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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21
Funeral Of Mrs. Peter Lambert

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Victoria Lambert, wife of Peter Lam
bert, were held at 8 O'Clock Friday
morning from st. Augustine's Cath
olc church, Rev. FIR. Z. 3. Decary Of
ficiating in the presence Of a large
number of people. Among the ella
tives present We're Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael Lambert, Mr.. and Mrs. Jo
seph Poulin. Etienne Lambert, Miss
Eva Lambert. Mrs. Joseph Nachon
and Peter Labrance. all of East
Broughton, Canada; Mrs. John Gould
of Ceoper's Mills, Mrs. Phillip Mean
con, Mr.. and Mrs. John ST. Louis and
daughter, and Mrs. AleXina Dionne,
all of Lewiston; alfred Libby and
Miss Margaret Libby of Winslow.
Irtermasat wase made in st. Angus
|r,i 1:' ssn ssSss'' IN a''ncS' is
Thomas L;si.. =, '-nb'ers. }
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21
VASSALBORO

GETCHELLS CORNER = Mrs.
Walter Dunlap of Riverside the Noble
Grand Of Nassalboro Rebekah Lodge,
recently invited the degree staff of
the lodge to her home. Owing to i'll
ness and threatening weather some
were not able to be present, but those
who did attend passed a very enjoy
able afternoon. The following par
ticipated: Mrs. w A. Mariner, Miss
Hattei Cook, Miss Mary Cook, Miss
Hope Romans, Miss Emmie McCurdy,
Miss SIargaret Durham, Miss Helen
Prescott, Miss kathryn Low. Miss
George Lancaster, Mrs. Willis Cros-
by, Mr.. Leonard Gilbert, Miss Jennie
CroweH Mrs. Helen Robbins of
Danforth an aunt of Mr.. Dunlap was
also present. Two very pleasant
hours were passed performing vari-
Gus stunts and partaking Of the de-
iicious refreshments which were
served. Among which was a pink
and white cake with "Vassalboro Re-
bekah Lodge 81" lettered upon it in
green and pink Chose are the lodge
colors.D Mrs. Romans piece con-
tanned a piece of money. Miss Lows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21
UNITY

WEST-Miss Mary Fowler, who
has been making a visit at her home
was called on a case at Portland and
left here for Portland Monday.
Mrs. Estelle Parkhurst, who has
been visiting friends III Belfast,
Stockton Springs and Liberty, re-
turned home Monday.
Mrs. c. c. Fowler and son Albert
were in Belfast Tuesday, where the
latter went for examination for
service.
The funeral services of the late
Augustus Clifford were held Tues
day, Sept. L. at the home of o. A.
McNally of Fairfield. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clifford were visiting at the home Of
their daughter, Mrs. McNally. when
Mr.. Clifford was taken sick Mr..
Clifford was in his usual health
when he left home. He has been
afflicted with heart trouble for some
years. He died after a brief illness.
Interment was in Detroit cemetery.
l.. p Foster attended the funeral
of Augustus Clifford Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gerald went
to Liberty Wednesday to visit Mrs.
Gerald's father, who is sick.
G. c. Fowler recently purchased
herd Of twenty-five cows, also a
milking machine and an engine Of
Wallace Libby of Albion.
Lester Richardson, who has been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21

thimble and Miss Lancaster's a ring
Each one present passed pleasant
afternoon and voted Mrs. Dunlap an
admirable hostess
Miss Margaret Durham has re-
turned from Sabattus where she has
been visiting DR.. and Mrs. NJ. r. New
ton.
Miss Lillian Clifford who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. George Knowl.
ton returned to her home at Fall
River, Sunday.
The Odd Fellows held their regular
meeting Tuesday evening. Sept. II. The
Rebekahs met also and rehearsed for
work which they are to have at their
next regular meeting. Before the re-
hearsal shower was rendered Miss
George Lancaster by the degree statt
IN honor OF her approaching marriag >
Robert Jacobs. who has been trainina
at Plattsburg. is at nome
Harlow knowlton, who IS in the navy
IS home on a 80 days Through.
4 number from this village attended q
chicken DINNER at WeOber pond last
Sunday. Sept. Is. Those present were
AIR. and Mrs. W. Y. Nash. Mr.. and Mrs
Willis Crosby and daughter Hazel, Mr..
and Mrs. Myron Turner and children,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dallas Salisbury and
daughter Dorothy, Mr.. and Mrs. Free
man Trites, Miss Florence Trites, Mr..
and Mrs. George Trites and daughter
Rita and Noble Trites.
The sweet corn factory of the Burn.
ham & Morrill, CO is in fun operation
canning sweet corn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21
FAIRFIELD

The services at the Methodist
church will be held at the usual hour.
Rev. W. H. Farney officiating. The
subject IF Jesus Should Come to
| Town What Would He Find" In
the evening Dr. Ames will speak upon
his impressions Of soldier life at
Camp Devens The Junior League
will meet for a social hour in the
vestry Friday after school hours. The
/ w. F. NJ. S. will meet with Miss An
/ ME Bradbury, Newhan street Thurs
/ day evening.
! The services at the First Baptist
church will commence at the usual
hour. The pastor, Rev z. NJ. Hol-
man. will speak upon the theme, The
Victor Life Crown" The Bible
school meets promptly at II o'clock.
! The subject will be. The Rewards Of
the Christian Life"
The Junior Endeavor meeting at
| o'clock, conducted by Mrs. Holman.
All young people are invited. The
vesper service will be in the evening
at Z.
The Belgian Relief Campaign will
| begin Monday. Clothing of all sizes
and kinds are desired. and any pieces
of soft cloth. Do not send goods con-
tanning rubber. All those having gar
ments please leave at the @. A. r.
hall.
At a recent meeting Of the For
eign Missionary Society of the
! Methodist church the following Of
ficers were elected: President. Mrs
Flora Files; vice president, Mrs. W
| H. Varney; secretary and treasurer
/ Miss Annie Bradbury. 1t was voted
to hold these meetings the first Mon
day of every month.
/ Miss Viola Rollins is passing a
few DAYS at Belfast with friends and
! relatives.
| Miss Edith Spaulding has returned
to Skowhegan where she is employ
ed after passing few days IN town
with friends and relatives.
\ Miss Katherine Keene will enter
tain the members of the Beacon
Light Society this afternoon 1T her
home on High street.
Hubert Emery has returned from
/ a short stay in Boston with friends
and relatives.
Mrs. Hoxie of Waterville was at
| the Red cross rooms yesterday al
ternoon where she gave a very in
tefesting talk on the work which Is
being done by the Home Service de-
parment all over the country. Mrs
Hoxie is at the head Of the depart
foent at Waterville.
Fred Davis is confined to his home
on Riller street by illness.
Orders have been received by the
Red Cross societies all over the
country asking every one to coop
crate in saving the stones # the
following fruits as they are used to
make gas masks for the soldiers:
Peach, plum, prune. apricot olive.
date, cherry, walnut shells, hickory
shells butternut shells. 1t takes 200
stones to make one mask.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21
MERCER

Mrs. Mary Tracy has Closed her cot.
tage at North pond. Smithfield and is
stopping at Frank Varneys.
Alton Hodgkins Of Norridgewock was
a caller at Fred Flerrett's Friday night
True Dunton thinks it was some pota-
to which he took from one hill. II
weighed one pound and six ounces.
Mrs. Olive Pressey was visitor In
Oakland and Rome this week
Mrs. Rose Grant of Medfeld, Mass. is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Nancy Gray
and friends in town.
Frank Chapman of Camp Devens was
home Tuesday enjoying a Ss-hour leave.
calling on his father and friends
E. B. Willard attended the fair a.
Norridgewock Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21
ENJOYABLE OCCASION
is the Get Together of Members o.
the Green Street Methodist Parish
Friday Eyenjno

There was fine attendance at a get
together OF the members of the parish
of the Green street Methodist church
Friday evening a the church yestry ana
the occasion was enjoyed By all 1t was
the first of ii series of meetings to be
held each month for the purpose OF
making the church till a place in the
social life of its people and of promot-
ing good fellowship.
The following program was carried
out. Talk by Thomas c. Ingraham,
reading by Mrs. Halves. vocal solos by
Miss Mackley of Togus reading by Miss
Mildred Wright, solo by Miss Mildred
Mitchell, reading by Miss Lillian Pc
ters, reading by Miss Gormey. vocal
solo by Miss Margaret Small, and an ex-
ercise, THE Making of the. Flag by
10 ladies of the church. representing the
Stars and Stripes. Nictrola music was
also enjoyed, the victr,la being loaned
by c. f. Downing Refreshments We're
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21
MISSING HORSE is
RETURNED TO IT'S OWNER
Purchaser of Team Was Daniel An
derson of Bolton HiIl-F urther
Particulars Regarding sergeant
Collins" Visit to augusta

Collins SISn TO HuSuStd
What will probably prove the last
chapter in the case of the horse
which was hired at the stable Of II.
w. Bailey Wednesday morning LOT
two hours and not returned, was
probably enacted Yesterday morning
when Daniel Anderson, who lives out
on Bolton Hill and who bought the
horse of Sergeant Collins OF camp
Devens". brought the animal into the
city and delivered him to his owner
Mr.. Bailey. What became or the
sergeant" however is not known.
Regarding the horse trade. 1t was
learned Yesterday that the sergeant
represented that he was soldier IN
the army and that the horse "hlch ne
was driving and wished to dispose OF
a. he had no use for it, had been out
at pasture. The price asked for he
horse was $50, but as Mr.. Anderson
had but $40 with him at the time the
sergeant" was willing to accept mat
amount in part payment. AIR. an
terson offered to give note Tor the
balance of the amount but the ser
peant" did not want note and toiu
the purchaser of the horse that he
might nav the balance OF the sou
when il was convenient and send Il
to Sergeant Collins, Camp DeVens.
Another deal which the sergeant
completed at the home of Mr.. Ander-
son was the purchase Of coon kit
ten. for which he allowed 81 on the
price paid for the horse.
The police were in the receipt OF
a report which stated that during his
visit in Augusta last Wednesday ,he
sergeant" called at a farmhouse
short distance out of the city proper
and told a young man at the house
that he (the 'sergeant'o had been
sent to Augusta to enlist the young
man in the military service and for
the Young man to meet him at the
afternoon express repaired to go 10
camp Devens; that the young man
was at the train in time, accompanied
by som, of his relatives. but before
the arrival of the train the sergeant"
told the young man that he could
nostpone his trip to tn camp FOR a
few days.
The police authorities, in speaking
vesterdsv afternoon Of the Sergeant"
EXPRESSED the belief that in view OF
some Of the transactions which were
carried out by him during his stay III
this city, that he is mentally unbai-
anced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21

Associate Justice A. NJ. Spear was
at his office Friday at the courthouse,
having recently returned from Au-
burn where he opened the September
term Of the supreme judicial court
on Tuesday morning for the success
or Of Justice Bird. and on Wednesday
heard naturalization cases. Previous
to going to Auburn Justice Spear had
just completed a two weeks busy
term at Caribou.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21

citation held it's regular annual ses-
sion Thursday at the Office of l.. r
Chabot. Lewiston. Officers were
elected as follows: Chief. Louis T.
Chabot Of Lewiston; deputy chief.
Charles Wentworth Of Saco: secre-
tary and treasurer, Charles A. Max
we'll Of Portland; executive commit
tee, Frank NJ. Douglass of Bangor,
Leon A. Jack of Bath, Arthur T.
Langley of Rumford Falls. George H.
Simpson of Waterville and John j.
Cassidy of Hallowell. Herbert ].
Pearson of Bath was elected to men,
bership.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21
Portland Exprsss-Harold c. Rob

Portland Exprsss-Harold c. Rob-
inson is in town Monday and is in
terviewing members Of the school
board in reference to the superinten
dency Of the City schools. He is q
native Of st. Adams has been a
teacher, one time principal Of the
Maine Central Institute al Pittsfield
and has been in editorial work also.
Mr.. Robinson is in the employ Of
Harper Brothers. publishers, at pres
ent. There will be no special session
OF tie school boar, aid selection Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21

secretary Frank Condor of the Au-
gusta Y. NJ. c. A left last night for
Northheid, Mass. to attend a confer
ahce OF the New England association
secretaries. The object of the confer
ence is to consider developments OF the
I. NJ. c. A. work at home and abroad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21

Inc members of Manchester grange
WI partake Of baked bean supper
TINS evening at their regular meeting
Those who have not been solicited
are requested to bring doughnuts or
PIE. Those wishing sugar in their
coffee will bring same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21

Associate Justice Warren c. Phil
brook has returned from Pennington
where he had been presiding at the
September term Of the supreme judi
cial court for Franklin county. He
will preside at the term of the court
which opens next Tuesday at Bel
fast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21
The farm buildings Of William

Thompson at North Brewer were
burned Saturday morning with nine
head Of cattle and three horses. the
family escaping in their night cloth
ing, The loss will be about $4,000.
Samuel SWEET, a driver, and Michael
Milan. steamer firemen, were badly
bruised and shaken UP by the wreck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21

1T would be we'll to look up the
Fish and Game Laws, these early
days of game bird shooting and the
late days of fishing" said Game War
den Richard j. Upton in reply to an
inquiry of When does the law go
off," Woodcock and cartridges, Oct.
list. Brooks and streams are now
closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21

Count Davit, Ben Isaac de Keilscritta,
Jewish private who speaks q Ian
guages and claims blood relationship
with the late King Menelik Of Abyssinia.
was naturalized recently in the court
being held b Justice Joseph Morschau-
ser in Camp J-ton, n. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21
GROCERY STORES TO
CLOSE AT 1890
EACH WEDNESDAY NOON

Inc grocerymen of this city at a
meeting Friday evening voted to close
their stores every Wednesday noon at
1880, beginning Sept. %, and every Sat
urday evening at o'clock, commencing
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21
READFIELD

DEPoT-The destitute of Belgium and
northern France need your spare cloth
ing. The special week Of the campaign
is from Sept o to Sept 90, 1915 Please
leave the contributions at Gordon store
or the Red Cross rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21

Alton Gray has returned 10 b;s
nome In this city. after having been
engaged IN Junior Volunteer work
inns summer at Mechanic Falls and
Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21
AUGUSTA LOCALS

DR.. E. c. Whittemore of wa+er,,;I,a
was business caller Friday at the
probate court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21

working for Walter Gerald the past
season, went to Belfast FRIDAY en-
route to Portland to enlist In the
navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21
EATON SHOE FACTORY
WILL START UP MONDAY
In All observation-disclosures Of New
inspectors Have Arrived and Others
Will Come Today or Sunday

1t was learned last evening from
Supt. Gray of the Eaton shoe factory
that a part of the new force of gov
eminent inspectors has arrived and
that the others will come today or
Sunday. so that work will be started
up Monday in all departments OF the
factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21
Portland School Of LANGUAGES

MONSIEUR ROBERT PAUL VIII FRENCH
his Central Beek)
Monday and Thursday thereafter. conflicts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21

Horace Ingraham went Wednesday
to Worcester. Mass, to enter upon
his studies at Worcester Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21
Remove Grass
stains Easily

!. ,.ed to think that new white
- s..s will be ruined after yeu at
sSot to wash out the grass
s. There is a combination
f { los,, and naptha that takes OUT
= f. 'e e.sirs easily and without the
le.s yss harm to the garment.
T.. Fels-Naptha soap in cool or
,I,s " water. wetting the gar
rs <, and rubbing it with soap.
p ss'l i 10 and leave it to soak.
f Tpr rub lightly, rinse thorough
h ri This is importantly and hang
lot.
-. garment will be as fresh and
90 T.. o. new-not the slightest dis
t I1as,t i, or following. Boiling and
so y s 1,,bbing are entirely unnecessary.
s 4 ie lyuoalI be surprised how little
int !. taxes
.ysp.ha is the economical soap
~ fsn ii washing. Have you tried it yets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21

a superintendent Sept. 20, the date Of
the annual meeting. is probable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21

ing Of hose cart On the way to the
fire, the pole breaking and the mao
being thrown over the hars4e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-21

Saturday, September 81, 1918.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-06-27
The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co.
AppOrtiOnment of
Stamp Purchases

The order OF the Treasury depart
ment requires that organizations for
the sale of War Savings stamps on
June 2sth shall be effected in each
school district OF the, country and
that in each of these subdivisions
everybody. including all school chill
children and adults- shall be appealed
TO buy these securities on that day.
There are S5 school districts in Ere
mont county with an estimated school
enrolment OF 5.14s. The total popu-
lafion of the county expected TO buy
War Savings Stamps is slightly in
excess OF 10000.
There will be no house to house
canvass to sell these stamps. as has
been mistakenly stated in the public
press. but their purchase is expected
to be pledged in mass meetings on
Friday. June ss. They may be paid
for. IL subscribers do not have the
cash on hand. at any time up to Janu-
AIRY 1, 1919.
The apportionment OF Fremont
county was originally s4oo.7so but as
approximately $500 worth of War
Savings Stamps have already been
purchased here. there remains to be
sold only tsl5.ooo worth. The quota
for the various school districts in
this county is as follows:
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-06-27
Lieut.. E. ]. McLain
Visiting in Canon

Lieut.. Ernest ]. McLsin who has
been on the fighting line in France
since October or November of last
year. with corps OF observation offi-
GERS of the National army. arrived
here from the east. Wednesday night.
on n short furlough to visit his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. 4. II. McLain. be-
fore being detailed for military In.
struction at one OF the army canton.
ments OF the country. Lieut. McI.ain
was one Of detachment OF so or 80
young officers sent to Europe by the
government last TALL to study the war
and lite problems preliminary to being
assigned to special work In the army
camps Of this coahtry. Lieut.. McI.ain
arrived In New York May 3oth from
abroad and has aimee been In the east
awaiting orders from the War depart
ment. How long he will bc able to
remain at homo and what his plans
for the future arc. we are unable to
say. Hts friends are delighted to have
him in Canon City. even for a short
time.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-06-27
Enemy Aliens Must
Give Up Fire Arms

Enemy aliens in Fremont county.
as well as in all other sections of the
country. have been ordered by United
States Marshal S. ]. Burris OF Den
yer. acting under instructions from
Washington to Immediately turn over
to the marshai's office all weapons.
guns and ammunition. This includes
fire arms OF every description and all
grmunition and explosives OF every
Kind During the period OF the war
enemy aliens are not permitted to
have weapons and ammunition In
eheir possession.
The law In this respect is very
strict and enemy aliens were notified
at the time Of their registration a
couple OF months ago In regard to
this matter. Some OF them complied
with the law and surrendered their
guns and ammunition, others did not
Reports have reached the marshals
oficc that some enemy aliens In Colo
RADIO are In possession Of fire arms
and explosives in violation of the law
and the marshal has given notice
that the statute must be complied
with at once.
The weapons are confiscated by the
government for the period OF she war
All will be held In custody until its
close. Marshal Burris has written
to the War department a. to what dis.
position will be made OF the arms
and ammunition after the war u
over. but so far hps received no re-
ply. All that the marshal IL INSTRUCT
ed to do at this time is to take pos
session Of all, fire arms and ammu-
nltion keiy BY enemy aliens, Those
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-06-27
Working Reserve
Badges Received

The bronze badges issued by the
United States Department OF the In
terror of the Boys Working reserve
have been received here and may be
had by those entitled to them upon
application TO Secretary Z. A. Brad
bury of the Chamber OF Commerce
All boys who signed the pledges re-
quired by the government and OBJ
tanned the certificates accompanying
them and have complied with the pre-
scribed conditions may secure one of
these beautiful badges. The badges
are of very attractive design. about
an inch in diameter. and show an
American eagle with outstretched
wings. Around the edge of the med
ais disk is the legend: Boys Work
ing Reserve. U. s. A All boys be
longing 10 the organization who have
been employed for six weeks in agri-
cultural, horticultural or gardening
work and have fulfilled other require
ments of the pledge. as well as all
members of the garden clubs. are
privileged to wear one OF these beau
tiful badges. They are among the
handsomest medals issued by the gov
ernment to the non-mintary popu-
lation since the beginning of the war
and their possession should be mat
ter of pride and qualification.
Thus far only three of these medals
have been given out in Canon City.
They went to Frsoklin whalen. Raj
eigh Austen and Harry Beach. Other
who have earned them should make
application to Secretary Bradbury at
once.