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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
Walter and Eden Alexander

The death of Walter and Eldon
Alexander of Benton comes AS a
great shock TO their many friends,
although they have been very i'll for
many days with influenza. Walter,
who passed away Saturday morning,
was born at Hodgedon, and was 16
years, 7 months and 27 days old. He
attended the schools of Benton but
at the time he was taken i'll he was
employed. at the Pillsbury store at
Benton. Eldon. whose death oc-
Cured yesterday afternoon, was born
at Hodgedon, and was ii years old.
He has been an invalid for the past
few years. but before he was forced
to give it UP he attended school in
Benton. They are survived by their
parents. Fred G.. and Lena Alexander
two brothers. Morris and Clifton. and
three sisters, Helen, Hazel and Mar
tina The funeral services will be
held from the home this afternoon
and will be private. Rev. Worches-
ter will officiate and interment will
be at Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
WATERv|llE OVER TOP
IN RED CROSS DRIVE

Campaign Chairman carl e Jones
reported last night that the results
80 the r. ports now in showed "A mem
tershlp 81 i7oa This is way beyond
all expectations and is an increase
from last year Of 1000 members.
The following be- the result OF the
tcNeral teams with tho wards prac
rcally rnished and several Of the fac
tories only half finished
Ward Mrs Charles ~ Barton. d.
rector. eT9. Ward ? Mrs. T.. H.
Grant. director. l7t. ward o Mrs. W
! Lannignn. director. $50 Ward 4.
Mrs W. T. Block director. 2o3 ward
S. ' Norris Weber. director POS;
Ward 6. Mrs. Arthur Daviau. director
its. ward 7. Mrs. l.. h n'Argy d.
rector. rs. business section. Leon O.
Tebbctts. director SOS; Roy Scouts.
o.. Winslow. Mrs. NJ. r. Mccarthy.
director. us. Elmhood hotel. %:
Lockwood dam employees 50: rniscel-
laneous subscriptions. H., factories
" l.. Emery. director Wyandotte.
2ss: NJ. G. X. ". car shops no: Lom-
hard Traction Co. go Waterviile
Iron Works. SO: Reyes Fibre. 80:
central Maine Power Co. so. Hath
away Co. ss: Hollingswor,h & whit
ney. 1i07: Lockwood Co. $50 Grand
total. t7o<.
The reports from the nine towns
which are In the jurisdiction OF the
Ovaterviiie Chapter are just begin
Ming 70 come In and do not anywhere
near show the results there a. yet.
Reported 10 date they arc as follows;
Oakland. 400. Fairfield. s2j: Albion.
-; Clinton. zoo: Hinckley. 25 Rel
trade, f13: NcYth Belgrade. &c: sid
eey. 81; North vassalboro. ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
Alleged Slayer Weichman
Girl Hangs Self in Cell

Muskegon, Mich. Dec. 2l-Within
a foot of a guard who had been sta
toned outside his cell, to thwart any
attempt at suicide, Milo II. Piper.
local insurance broker charged with
the murder OF Miss Freda Weichman
of Chicago, hanged himself in his
cell tonight.
officials of the Jail for time de-
MED that Piper had ended his life
but after an examination, DR.. Sam
uel A. Jackson, county physician. an
nounced the accused man was dead.
Piper, it is said. removed his col
lar. twisted it as nearly into the
shape Of a rope as possible and Sc
cured it around his neck. Then
looping his belt through the collar
ho fastened II to the iron bars Of the
cei, uate end threw tho weight OF
his body into the moose. ending his
LIE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
AIRPLANE VISIT
(Continued from Page One)

than so degrees above zero. The
plans are to have a ship go to Etah,
about 500 miles from the North Pole.
in June, when the ice is sufficiently
broken TO permit the ship TO cross
Melville Bay. The ship would carry
a large seaplane or land airplane for
the final fight across the top Of the
earth and for exploration of the un-
explored Polar regions, as we'll as
smaller planes for the scouting
flights.
Immediately upon arrival at Etah,
a base would be established, and
while waiting for the ice to break
up farther north to permit the ship
to go as far as Cape Columbia. the
small seaplanes would fly to Cape
Columbia and establish a base before
the large plane which is to be used
for the flight across the North Pole
from Cape Columbia on the American
side over the pole to Cape Chelyus-
kin on the Siberian side, and for ex-
ploration over longer distances. For
the six weeks after the middle of July
when the weather conditions are best
lOl lily Ing III lIc pOldI lCSlOtSt tIlS
large plane as we'll as the smaller
planes, will be put into shape and the
important work of the expedition will
be done.
Asserting that only one-seventh of
the earths surface has been accur-
ately mapped and two-thirds mapped
only from rough sketches, officials of
the club stated it would be possible
to do in 20 years what would re-
quire 200 years by the usual meth
DDS. The committee which after
two wears of study recommended
that the club finance the expedition,
comprises Admiral Peary. Alan r.
Hawley, Henry A. Wise Wood, Hen
ry Woodhouse, Rear Admiral Brad
ley A. Fiske, John Hays Hamon/.d,
Jr., Rear Admiral William n. Little,
L. :. ~, Prof Charles L.'Poor Col
l.. Lester Jones, u. S. A.. Charles
chrome Edwards. Major Cuchman A .
Rice. I. :. A, and Augustus Pope.
Captain Bartlett, VINO will head the
new expedition, commanded the
Roosevelt on the Peary expeditions
While Captain of the karluk, which
was VI uohsu III 'lie ICE III oahudis.
1914. he led the II members of the
expedition to Wrangel Island and
crossed over to Siberia with one Es-
kimo and returned with relief par
~. He was also commander of the
Mac MILAN relief expedition and last
winter was commended by Secretary
Daniels for his extraordinary
achievements in taking the ship
Favorite out of the ice from Halifax.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
Only One Hurt When
Train Is Sideswiped

Brunswick. Dec. PA remarka BILE
feature of railroad collision near the
Maine Central station here this after
noon was the fact that only one of the
persons packing passenger car tip
ped to an angle of As degrees received
Pleasant avenue. Attleboro. Mass,
having one leg slightly wrenched
The accident was due to the side
swiping of Train No. 81. bound from
Portland. to Rockland. by a hosting
engine backing down from side
track between the main line and that
running to Lewiston. and the road
was blocked until late this evening.
The passenger train, in charge of
Conductor Edward Dow and Engi-
neer Harry Marcy, was due here at 2
o'clock, but was an hour and a half
late.
AS it came into Brunswick sta
ton. at about the point where the
Lewiston branch merGes into the
main line, the hosting engine came
down from the side track.
Apparently because of his inexpe-
rience the switchman performed his
work in such manner that the hoist
er sideswiped the train One OF two
windows were broken in coach No.
Ill and the running gear was dam
aged. but car No. 112 Jared worse. be-
ing tipped on the side az an angle of
45 degrees. This car was filed with
passengers and, strange to gay. Mrs.
Iinklittle was the only person hurt.
The holster was partially tipped
over and derailed and it was neces-
.ary to make up another train for
Roekiand and take on the passengers
bound for that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

Mrs. Ralph Huber. who has been
passing several weeks in Fairfield
and Waterville with her mother. Mrs
Hattie Bates, and friends. left Sat-
urday for Akron, Ohio, where she will
reside in the future. Mr. Huber, who
IL graduate of Colby II. and has
been attending the officers training
schol at Camp Zachery Taylor, Lou
isville. has been discharged from
camp and has accepted a position
with the Goodyear Tire e. Rubber Co.
at Akron Ohio. being employed in
the production department. Mrs.
Huber will be remembers as Miss
Marion Bates of Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
400 MASKS MADE BY RED
CROSS LADIES SUNDAY

About 80 Red Cross ladies were en-
gagged all day Sunday in making
masks, and in all 400 were completed
Sunday morning and afternoon. There
was demand for the masks, as doc
tors, nurses and members of the
household are wearing them when
ever they enter a sick room, and 10
meet this demand the ladies went TO
the rooms early Sunday morning and
completed their lot before leaving for
their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
Thomas OeCoster

Thomas DeCoster, aged IS Years
died at $50 Sunday evening a, the
home of his daughter, Mrs Chester G
Overlook. 80 SeWall street Mr.. De.
Coster is survived by one son. Wilbur
DeCoster of Washington, Me: 4
daughter. Mrs. Overlook and A
granddaughter, Mrs. Abiatha Mark
Of this city. Prayers vii he said at .
O'Clock Tuesday morning a, the lone
of Mrs. Overlook. and the funeral
services will be held az ! O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon a. the home Of
Wilbur DeCoster at Washington. In
terment Will be made in the family
lot at Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
Joseph T. Durrell

Joseph T. Durrell, a years Of arD
passed away at $50 Sandal llternon
ut the home on the West River roa5
Sidney. lie is survived by his WIFI
a son, Eugene F, of SIDNEY avn
three daughters. Mrs. Il. T. Wins II.
Augusta. Misses Aura and Laura 1
Durreil of Sidney; also hv th,.,
brothers Omar g. DuTrcll Of Stra;.
ton. Ira A. Durreli Of Lexington aoI
Maurie NJ Durrell of The Iagra y,
fantry, in France; and one siSter
Mrs. Ethel Morris of Saco. Funeral
services Will be held at u \. N, On
Wednesday and will he pr!Natc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

Second Lieut. sidney T. Wyman, son
- 'ormci slpt 81 schools Elwood wy
nan NOW ~ WNtman, Mass. VINO mas
been palr ug ',w DAYS in the city
with n endr. lclt saturday Tor MS nome
J., vtttrsp where ~ viii remain over
IA. boldt,F Lieut. Wyman after re-
oei,lng hia ,ommiesion from IIattshurS
oricers framing school has been sec
ord lieutenant ~ Camp Zachary ray
i,,r and has r,cu discharged lie VIII
enter COLBY b., tine beginning % IN"
vlntrr term ~ complete his course
vhi,h No lsf l,ai summer when he en-
tgred the service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
TROUBLOUS TRIP
u. S. SCHOONER
ANTHONY NICHOLS

Baltimore, Dec. 22.-Short OF proVis-
ions and with loss OF sails due to heavy
weather encountered on the voyage, the
American schooner Anthony D. Mich
els passed in Cape Henry today AMI
anchored at the Tail of the Horseshoe.
The Nichols sailed from Ekondi, South
Africa, Sept IA for New York and call
ed at Barbados, West Indies, sailing
from the latter port Nov. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
BRISK BLAZE
At II Cumberland Street Calls Out
Fire Department Sunday Evening

The fire department Responded Ia
Il call from Box % shortly after 70
O'Clock Sunday evening. due t. fire
in the building at l. Cumberland
street. James Mihalakas carries on 4
grocery business in the building. Tho
fire was caused by an cyerheated
stove funnel, and when tho iireman
arrived on the scene they found the
building in a blaze. The pen were
able to save the building, but the in
side was badly Quilted. The loss was
estimated at about 500 ana was re-
ported to he covered by insurance.
The all-out whistle blow at lbs
r. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
Lewiston Mill Official Dies

Lewiston. Me. Dec. 92--Frank
Gutmann, Sc ,agen. of the ,vorumbo
mills, Lisbon Falls, died at his home
on Ash street Lewiston. last night.
He is survived by one son. Waiter u.
Gutmann, Lewiston. assistant agent
Of the Worumbo Mills. and a daush-
ter. Mrs. William G. Hall. of Spring.
Geld. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
INFLUENZA SITUATION
IN CITY IMPROVING

On Sunday evening from the Water
Vile board Of health comes the report
that the influenza situation in Water
Vile seems to be improving. No cases
were reported to the board on Sunday
by the physicians. although on Satur-
day 10 new cases were reported. This IS
a decrease in the number of daily re-
ports and indicates that things are look
ing brighter There are now about $50
cases in the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

Among the people from out of town
who have been called here by the
death Of Mrs. Alma Bushey are: Miss
Lena Ponsant Of Cambridge. Fred A.
Bushey Of Lynn. Mass; Fred Beau
dom OF Lewiston. Mrs. Mary Pom
SAINT of Lewiston and Mrs. Arthur
ushey OF Roxbury. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
AUSTRO.HUNGARIAN
CASUALTIES OVER 1000 900

Geneva. Dec. 22.-fBy The Asso-
ciated Press The casualties of the
Austro- Hungarian armies from the
beginning of the war up to the end
Of May. 1913. were slightly over A.
100000 men. according to official sta
tistics received today from Vienna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
FAIRFIELD

The funeral services of the late
Eli S. Hunter were held at the
Catholic church Saturday morning,
Rev Father Lavidere officiating.
The bearers were Charles Champine.
Charles Lubier and William La
plant Interment was at the Cath
Ole cemetery at Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance at Golden Cross hall Dec -
3-piece orchestra TO furnish good m".
sic. Gents. holding lucky numoe. =
box of cigars. Ladies the same
Of chocolates. Gents 20 cents: iao'''
20 cents, including war tax.
dec23d6t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

good. He has not yet been operated
upon for removal of the bullet but 1t
was declared that his only remaining
danger was the possibility of blood
poisoning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

Mr., Iuortuc, " Wallace. city ed
80, of he sentinel who has been
o,iis 10 with influenza. was out ga
urdav ~ the frpt time She VIII re To-
sumo hef work ON rh' PAPER Monday
morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
Stanley W. Carey

Stanley w, the one year old son of
Henry and Celena Carey, passed
away at their home on Park street
Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

80. N.ndc Icrron OF stockton
sur,,,. VIM II engaged In teaching
in the PRIMARY schools there. has a
rived 80 her home on 'pllcg" avenue
N mass hor Christmas vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

Miss Elizabeth Mcmahon. who is
employed in Augusta passed the
weekend in the city with her pa
rents on Western avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
BIG WELCOME
For President Being
Planned by U. S. Boys
When He Pays Visit to Army Of oe-
cupation on Christmas Oay-Gath-
erine Gorgeous Collection Of Ger
man Souvenirs for President and
Wife


With the American Army of Occu-
patton, Saturday, Dec. e1.--(By The
Associated Press). Here is a guard
ed army secret concerning the Presi-
dent Of the United States for publ
cation in the United States. but not
in France. The story has been passed
by the army censor and concerns the
welcome that is being arranged for
the President at Christmastide.
The army is arranging for Presi-
dent and Mrs. Wilson a Christmas
tree as a surprise and also the most
gorgeous collection of German souv-
enirs yet gathered by the American
Army Of Occupation.
The souvenirs include officers gold
and steel helmets, and tank gun
shells, swords. iron crosses and the
like. Passes good throughout the third
army area for President and Mrs.
Wilson were issued Saturday by the
provost marshal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

Mrs. Philip Bates Of Sandy Point,
who has been visiting friends in the
city, left Saturday for Auburn, where
she Will visit friends and relatives
for a few DAVIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

cbtsf p,Iiy ofnoer James X. Knox.
formerly at Colby. has been 'r'hsierre
from the naval station at common
wealth irrr. boston. go the base station
= Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

Guy l. INHERIT. who ~ employed ~
Harmon lunch cart and VINO has
Lcon quite ~. ~ recovering ana VIII
IN Monday resume his duties az inc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

Sergt. Major James Mcmahon and
wife are passing a few days in the
city with Mr.. and Mrs James Nc
Mahon Of Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Miss Beulah Philbrook of Breve,
arrived in this city Sunday Afternoon
for visit with her brother Rev r
5. Philbrook, II Weston street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
Reuben York

The death of Reuben York occurred
Saturday. He was "a years old and
the son of Francis and Mary York of
this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

Miss AAce Laid Is engaged as clerk
IN the Lovc1oy Iewelry store on Tenn
pie street during the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

VIII Tucker ~ College avenue has
gone "a Boston. where he VIII re-
main On business trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

Mis- Amy Heron, who Is engaged
49, teacher at Sandy Point, has arriv-
cd ~ her home on College avenue 10
mss her vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

Miss Edith V Spaulding 81 Skow-
hogan PASSED the weekend In this
city and fairhold with friends ara
relative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

Miss Alvah Towne, who "a employed
in Augusta, passed the week end at her
home IN this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

Mrs r. " spauding of upper Col
lege avenue Is quite III az her nome
with influenza.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

Mrs Ernest q Rearce ~ able TO
d, uui after heing confined AT her
home on Burloigh street with inhu-
cnza.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

Mrs George o. ouarmby. who has
been passing several weeks IN this city
and IN Fairheld. returned saturday 10
her homo ~ Saugus Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
Keep Your TONGUE In. Bill

Upton Gazette-Young Bill Hack. who
recently cut his tongue while shaving
with a safety razor. Is again able TO
talk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold C.ahin Of Col
lege avenue are the proud parents OF q
daughter born Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23

Mes. Anns Drummond ia confined 10
hcr home on Center place with influenza.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-23
LIEUT., W|ERzbICkI DESCRIBES
PARTPLAYED BY FRANCE IN WORLD
WAR At AUGUSTUS OPEN FORUM

Member of French High Commission Speaker Second Sue
cessfu Gathering at Universalst urch - Work That
France Is Undertake in Reconstruction Period Also
Graphically Told to Big Assemblage-President Smith
Speaks Briefly of Intent and Purposes of Forum
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
PAGE ELEVEN

into atrophy, and even mental posses sions which are not exercised cease III time to be of worth or service to their possessor. While nature does not de- sign that her gifts shall be abused, she has generously provided that they are not injured by ordinary and even ex- acting use but on the contrary are inn proved and made more enduring by such treatment. whereas their non-use is penalized by their partial or com plete withdrawal. Fishes whose habitat is the darkened pool in cave where no light can penetrate cannot employ the sense of sight; and thus In the course of time is evolved species without eyes at all.
 curious illustration of this idea is furnished in the discovery made by re- cruiting officers in some of the eastern center of population, to the effect that the youth from the country is not able to hear so well as the city-reared lad. From the Washington records of the marine corps recruiting campaign it has been ascertained that only about one in five of the former have the acuteness of hearing possessed by the average city youth-at least only one of the latter, compared with five of tho ! former, has had to be rejected for de- 1 fective hearing.
 l The deduction of the surgeons and scientists is that the quiet life of the country free from noises. has a ten dency to weaken, through disuse. the responsive nerves in the ear, whereas the continual rattling, jarring, ear splitting noises of the city tend to sharpen and keep active the sensitive ness of these nerve centers.
 Whether or not the theory is correct as to the reason for the anomaly. the popular and natural idea that the con- stant strain of the city's ceaseless roar must dull and deaden the sensitiveness of the human ear seems to be entirely disproved. At any rate, it furnishes another argument for the oft-quoted suggestion that, so far as human facul- . ties and powers are concerned, the wearing out process through constant use is not only better and more nat ural, but is also less rapid than the rusting out through neglect, indolence and non-uSe.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
German prisoners at work behind the

has no reference to hat makers. In the Anglo Saxon the word mad" was used to mean violent, furious and angry. Alter is the Anglo-Saxon word for an adder or viper and so venemous as an adder" The German word for viper is natter
 Why do some new quarters have three stars and others not?
 Answer-The act of July g, 1917, authorized this change in the quarter issued late in 1916. The first three quarters did not have the stars under the eagle.
 Do women in munition factories wear uniforms?
 Answer-Yes. They will wear a distinctive uniform with an insignia to denote that the war department recognizes them as an important part of the military organization. The style selected consists of a khaki blouse and specially designed overalls which are made full and button around the ankles. Puttees may be worn with the overalls. The cap is of a lighter fabric and resembles an aviator's cap in shape.
 Have wages been advanced in pro- portion to the increased cost of liv- ing?
 Answer-No, according to a report of Assistant Secretary of Labor Post the cost of food last year increased 25 per cent for the entire country while wages rose only one-half or two- thirds of that rate.
 What articles can be sent to sol diers abroad?
 Answer-Postoffice order of Marcl 2S, states that parcels for members and individuals connected with the American expeditionary force ir Europe shall not be accepted fol mailing unless they contain, only arti- cles sent at the written request o1 the addressee. This request must be approved by his regimental or higher commander
 What is the amount of the third