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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24
WEDDING BELLS.

MACILROY- -SPEEDE. The marriage of
Defiance Eugene MacIlroy and Miss Vir-
ginia Dare Speede took place at the
brides home on High street, last Saturday
afternoon, Rev. j. Wilbor Richardson of
the Baptist church officiating, using the
single ring service. They were unattend-
ed and only the family were present
They left Monday for their home in
Houlton, where the groom has employ
ment with the Summit Lumber Com
pany. He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Defiance MacIlroy of Houlton.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Julia
Speede who moved here from Davidson,
Maine, about three months ago. She has
been employed in the Leonard & Bar
rows shoe factory.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24
THE CHURCHES.

The Unitarian Church will be closed
next Sunday, that church uniting with
the Congregationalists in morning wor-
ship and Sunday school. One gratifying
result of these union services is in the in
creased attendance, Is per cent more be-
ing present last Sunday than formerly
were in the combined CONGREGATIONS.
UNITARIAN AND CONGREGATIONAL.
United service of the above churches will
be held Sunday morning in the Congre-
gational Church at 1O.45. The service
will be conducted by the Rev. Arthur E.
Wilson and the Rev. Walter T. Haw-
thorne will preach. The music will be
led by the united choirs of both churches
under the direction of Mr. E. S. Pitcher.
We shall be glad te welcome you to this
service The united schools will meet at
noon. Tonight the mid-week service of
the Congregational Church will be held
at the home of Mrs. Harrison Pitcher on
Church street.
The Peoples Methodist Church, Rev.
Chas W. Martin, pastor. Parsonage 7 Court
street. Tel 213-11. Sunday at 1915 a. m.
preaching: "Wayside Brooks for Thirsty
Men," Sunday school at IL m. Glasses
for all. All welcome. Sunday evening
at 730, preaching: "Camouflage. Prayer
meeting this, Thursday, evening at 7.30,
subject: forgiveness. We have been
using the vestry for several weeks for all
our services in order to conserve fuel and
have found it extremely convenient,
comfortable and cosy; making our ser
vices home-like and friendly in their at
mosphere. Everybody is cordially invit-
ed. Strangers in town especially welcome
at all times at the Peoples Church.
First Baptist Church, Rev. j. Wilbor
Richardson, minister; residence No.
Northport ave-, telephone 1928. This
church extends a cordial welcome to
those without church home to worship
with them. The sittings are free both
morning and evening. Sunday morning
preaching services at 1915. Minister'S
topic: "Shepherded by Jehovah, an Ex-
position sermon on the wonde rful Twenty
Third Psalm. At 1900 m, the Bible
school begins in the vestry. Glasses for
all ages. A cordial welcome fer visitors.
At $50, Young Peoples meeting in the
vestry. All young people cordially invited
to a splendid service. Sunday evening
preaching service at 7.3O, minister topic,
! When-Whom to Marry"-a spe-
cial sermon by request for susceptible
young people. This evening Thurs-
day. at 7.3O the weekly prayer meet
ing. These services are open to the
public and cordial invitation is extend
ed. Rehearsal of the young people fol
the coming play will be held after this
service. Preaching at the Northport
Baptist Church at 2. 80 Sunday afternoon
special topic: eff man is moral, pays
his bills, is kind neighbor and affection
ate father and husband, can't his good
ness save his soul?" Miss Florence
Chaples organist of the First Baptis
church will accompany the Misses Ednf
Hopkins and Bertha Hayes in musica
numbers
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

Belfast Commandery, United Order of
the Colleen Cross, will publicly install
their officers TOR the ensuing year this,
Thursday, evening under the direction of
Grand Commander Herbert Mckinney of
Woodfords. Other grand officers are also
expected to be present. Supper will be
served at 6 p. M, and theIe will be an
entertainment after thekinstallation.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

Elizabeth M, widow of the late Isaac
B. Seekins, died at her home in Swan
vile, JAN 18th, aged 80 years, months
and days. She was born in Searsport,
the daughter of the late Josiah and Abb
gail (Clark) West. Her married life was
spent in Swanville. One son, Frank
Seekins of Swanville, survives. The
funeral was held at her late home, Friday
at p. M, Rev. j. Wilbor Richardson of
the Belfast Baptist Church, hsotiiciating
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

James Harvey Stinson died at his home
on Swan Lake avenue, East Belfast, at
1Op. m, Jan 10th, after brief illness,
aged 90 years and 10 months. He was
taken i'll the Saturday previous with
severe cold which soon developed into
pneumonia, complicated with heart troub-
lie. He was attended by DR.. Foster c.
Small who called DR.. Eugene D. Tapley in
consultation He was born in Prospect,
the son of the late Graham and Jane
(Mudgett Stinson and has made his home
in Belfast since 1865. For many years he
was employed in the Mathews Brothers
Mill and was taken i'll there. When
very young man he enlisted in the First
Maine Heavy Artillery. He was wounded
after discharged. He was one of the
younger and most loyal members of
Thomas H. Marshall Post, G. A R., and
their flag at Memorial Hall was at half
mast in his honor. He was also mem
Der of the Waldo County Veterans Asso-
citation and was always on their program
with entertaining war "reminiscences, en-
couraging remarks or a popular song.
His genial presence will be greatly missed
by his G. A R. friends. There was never
public parade without Mr.. Stinson as
was in the Liberty Loan parade. He
married Miss Clara j. Welch of this city
who survives him with their only child,
Maude H. One sister, Mrs. Nellie G.
Davis of East Belfast, also survives and
is the last of the family. Mr.. Stinson's S
hcme life was most cOngenial and he will
be missed and mourned by large circle
of friends who held him in high esteem.
The funeral took place at his late home,
Sunday at p. m, Rev. VIM. Vaughan of
the Trinity Reformed Church officiating.
G: A. R. and of all of it's allied bodies
were present. There was an abundance
of beautiful flowers from relatives and
friends. The bearers were from A. E.
Clark Camp, S. of ", Messrs. Horace E.
Nickerson, Frank o. Whiting, Joel Pres
colt and Charles Young The remains
were placed in the receiving tomb at
Grove Cemetery, where the interment
will be made in the spring.
William Earle Phillips died at his home
with Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Small, No. 5
Peirce street, Jan. 18th, aged % years, 1
month and II days. He was the foster
son of the late Elijah and Mrs. Elizabeth
P. Phillips. One sister survives, Mrs.
Elizabeth M. French of Derby, Conn.
For several years he was employed in the
stock room of Leonard & Barrows' shoe
factory. He was a member of Belfast
Commandery, United Order of the Golden
Cross, and served as their herald the past
year. He was an exemplary young man
and highly esteemed by all who knew
him. His marriage was to have taken
| place with Miss Ada F. Harvey in Mo-
vember 1917, but was given up on &C
count of his prolonged illness. He had
been great sufferer with the Hodgkin-
son disease for which he had received
radium treatment atty the b Huntington
Memorial kand. / Massachusetts General
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

Richard E. Shaw, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter C. Shaw, sailed Jan. 23rd from
Peking, China, called by the illness of his
father.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

The funeral was held at his late home
Monday at 2 p. M, Rev. Charles W..
Martin of the Methodist church oficiat-
ing. There was an abundance of beauti-
full flowers from relatives and friends.
The remains were placed in the tomb at
Grove Cemetery and the interment will
be in the South Belfast Cemetery.
Marian Elizabeth Moody died at a. m.
Jan 2Srd, in the Waldo County Hospital,
where she had been since Sunday suffer-
ing with pneumonia, the result of fall
on the ice near her home at 1O8 High
street. She was crossing the street to
call on a neighbor when she fell and in
jured her chest. She was born in Belfast
September 49, 1849, the daughter of the
late Harrison and Julia Childs) Hayford
Her early life was spent on the HayfOrd
farm on the Belmont road and later at
tending the city schools. She had an un-
usually bright mind and retentive mem
ory and was we'll informed general
reader. February 20, 1878, she marriedRich-
ard H. Moody, proprietor for many years
of the drug store at the corner of Main
and High streets. She spent much of her
time at the store, thus making large
circle of friends and acquaintances. In
their early married life they were promi-
nent in Belfast social circles, and were
attendants at the Unitarian Church. Both
were unusually fond of flowers and their
garden at their home, No. Court street,
always contained many beautiful and rare
specimens. MIR. Moody died January 81,
1913; the home was sold and Mrs Moody
moved to High street, where she has since
resided. One brother, Loretto Hayford
of Belfast, survives The funeral will be
held at the Coombs' undertaking parlor
at 3 p. m. today, Thursday Rev. Arthur
E. Wilson of the Unitarian Church will
offieiate.
The death of Augustus H. Bagley of
South Montville occurred at the home of
his nephew, J. C. Peavey, Jan. 18th.
He was 70 years old, native and chiefly
a lifelong resident of the place, and the
last of the family of Henry and Eliza
Bagley He had been ailing for two or
more years, and the end came suddenly.
He was man of strong marks, vivacious
manner, tireless industry, skilled work.
manship, prudence, honesty, temperance.
He had views of his own on public ques-
tons, and never hesitated to express
them. Though never married, he had
keen sympathies and warm friendships.
From boyhood to old age, his devotion
to the ideals of simple, sturdy life, such
as has been the mark of his home COM
munity, has been constant.
The funeral was conducted at the
Peavey home by the old friend and boy
hood schoolmate of the deceased, Frank
lin F. Phillips, along lines Of great SIM
plicity, as ordered long before the demise
The interment was in the family lot in
the Kingdom cemetery.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24
The Red Gross.
graical Dressings Department.

SURGICAL Dressings Department.
.- asses in surgical dressings are
.mmodiously established in Memo
Q.i. thanks to the generosity of the
s, II Marshall Post, G. A. R, and
l for large number of volunteers.
ty.a have not only changed our quarters
s, ,r have undergone many other
.sose, as well, of officers, and methods
n .y.rk Mrs. Harry L. kilgore, our
t,-,-,- chairman, has resigned as she is
ss z Belfast.
r Mrs kilgore we owe large debt OF
..-ss She has been our chairman from
,.. s5rnning of our work, faithful and
,,r,ng. skilful worker and fine in
...-t.r Miss Annie V. Field has been
s>e8 as her able successor.
gsare desirous, now that our work is
srge scale t36l5 dressings have been
Made The past week, to work as efficient
Il. l- 41ssible, and to conform, as far as
r- rable to the rules governing the
-.- work rooms IN our cities 1t has
s-4...ra-.. seemed to me proper, at this
20 urge upon our workers, many OF
u. ..7, are beginners, the necessity of cer
rles and regulations. Our work
.t. I'd he Of a high standard and made
fl sanitary conditions. Therefore we
.~t all o read what follows, and help
IKE our workroom a model for our
3 -.les.
Hands should be washed the last
-.rI 1efore coming to class, and no
nome, any sticky substance handled.
wearing of an apron, for sani-
str. e>ouS is urgently requested. The
Sl.a.r apron is large one, with long
se..- I'D cover the entire dress. Espe
a1sl the arms be covered if a
sweater ur unwashable waist is worn,
40iyn that does not do this does
trm 10 requirements. If white
Na.,t is worn, a small apron to
..--E e. skIrt will suffice, but the really
pr .-uaal apron is the large one
We are glad TO have any wear the
Ieil who care to do so.
We prefer to have the aprons taken
.. as they collect dust if left in the
ng room.
beginners will please sit at the Be-
.l...rs Table
Ii workers need instruction, ask
f. ae Of the instructors chosen by the
mau. Their names are listed in the
DO not sacrifice quality to making
.urd. Our dressings are all Inspected
b. committee in charge, and if not
H.tsN zone, must be made over by
All furs must be leftin the dressing
and should not be worn in the work
-.. Never allow them to come in con-
ta. win the work tables. Sterilization
dues Uut remove hairs or other foreign
Substances.
Realize that the work is serious
an. hat we must conform to the require
meli, of the American Red Cross Head
e.4rers
nJTJCE HATEIT TINE
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24

al he meeting of the executive COM
WItee Monday Miss Maude E. Mathews
WIS made chairman of the Junior Mem
0esMp Committee. A vote of thanks
Was attended the Christmas membership
taTe and Mr.. Selwyn Thompson for
many favorS received.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1918-01-24
LOUISE f1ALELllNE.
aafman Waldo Co. Chapter A. r. c.

Word has been received from Boston
thai he long delayed shipment of socks
Nom Aver for mending has started and
"-I soon be ready to be given out.
btanches are asked to collect discarded
4li gloves and pieces of leather suitable
1oi making vests. These are shipped to
Boston for cleansing before being sent
ol. Materials and patterns for making
7fsr yests may be had on application to
the secretary.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-07-06

Somewhere in France - June Let
ter writing has become all the rage
among the wounded U. S. Marines
confined to the base hospitals here.
The reason is Z French stenograph
er. pretty one too, who has volun-
teered to write letters home for her
incapacitated American brothers.
The petite Parisienne makes a dali
ly visit to the Marine hospitals for
dictation and the wounded devil
dogs have suddenly become literary
giants They anxiously await her Wis
its md fairly swamp her with mail.
Gee. if only had about three
more aunts and six more cousins TO
write to- sighed one husky sea-sol-
der. as the pretty little "steno' NOV
ed On m the ueyf cot
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-07-06
ACCIDENT CAUSED
KEPNER'S DEATH
SAYS JURY.

Thomas +. Kepner was killed by
the accidental discharge Of revolver,
according to the verdict of coron-
er's Jury at the inquest. Collins, who
conducts a pawn shop testified that
Kepner had made arrangements to
trade the revolver, which caused his
death, for a smaller one and was to
have made the trade that morning
Tu-no and others declared that Mr.
kepher was in high spirits on the
morning OF the accident and the night
before. The verdict OF the jury was
as follows;
"The cause 'of death was hemorrh-
age due TO a gun shot wound caused
by the accidental discharge of a gun.
Funeral services for Mr.. Kepner
were held Sunday afternoon in |. O.
@. F. hall under the auspices Of Unity
lodge Of Odd Fellows They were
largely attended by members Of the
several lodges Of which Mr. .kepner
had been a prominent member and by
the attorneys OF Reno.-Gazette.
MIR. Kepner was well known in this
oitv. where he frequently had cases
In the district court.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-07-06
}pfranttal

Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Pohe spent the
Fourth at Ramsey.
The San Francisco Daily Call,
F. w. Kellogg, President and Pub
Usher; John D. Spreckels, Vice-Pres-
ident. The Call and the TIMES,
a daily and weekly, for SIS for one
year. Can you do better?
The Knights Of Pythias held their
annual Memorial Service at the Cas-
tie Hall last Sunday. The services
were exceptionally beautiful, having
an added seriousness due to the pres
ence OF several members at the front.
The handsome service flag was added
to the usual decorations.
FOR SALE - Day old chicks. Or
der now for Fall Matching. A limited
number of day old ducklings.
Mrs. A. w. Archer,
Stockton, California, K. r. ID. 4.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-07-06
PYTHIAN SISTERS INSTALL

The Pythian Sisters installed the
officers for the coming year at spec
ial open meeting held Monday night.
Mrs. w. f. Powers was the installing
officer assisted by Mrs. Chas. Mcleod
and Mrs. A. S. Phipps. Those seated
we're Past Chief, Mrs. Dewitt Crown
inshield; Chief, Mrs. Annie West; Ex
cellent Senior, Mrs. J. f. Mckay;
Excellent Junior, Mrs. ]. c. Snyder;
Manager, Mrs. Jas. Goldsworthy;
Protector. Mrs. w. Fl. Churchyard;
Guard, Mrs. Jennie Hironymous.
Light refreshments and a social
hour were enjoyed after the work
was finished. A special meeting will
be held Monday for the transaction
of necessary business.
---OO-----
L. H. Bartholomew came down
from Lappan Canyon Tuesday on
business connected with his mine.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-07-06

ings on the
crank aft;
Creontne con-
Meeting rod.
Lalley-Ligh CHIT
has been in
SUGGEST |
farm use for
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-07-06

ALLEY-LIGHT is
1 electric light for the
It is safe. ia cloan. It's
cost is low. Is kriliiG,cc
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-07-06
The Safe, Steady,
+ arm Light

especially for driving Al
electric generator.
1t has extra large bail
bearings throughout. no
other uses two all-beaT-
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-07-06

i 5 a lwayS
steady, with
out q flicker.
The ligll t
direct from
the generator,
with the plant
in operation,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-07-06
MINING BUILDING FOR SALE

Hosting room, SO so #; boiler
room connecting with hosting room,
IS 80; blacksmith shop. 40 Is #.
Plenty of windows, good frame. No
reasonable offer refused. For full in
formation, Address Eugene Segale.
Box l66. Virginia City, Nevada.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-07-06
CLASSIFIED ADS
WHITE LEGHORN CHICKS -
Only Two more Matches. Order
quickly. All STRONG Youngsters.
Address ]. H. STUBBE,
Campbell, California.

FOR SALE Ford Touring Car,
Fine condition, Stromberg Carhuret-
tor. Good lights, shock absorbers,
just overhauled For quick sale
$4,000. Owner bought larger car.
Call on or phone T. Schneider, Hud-
son Depot, Hudson, Nevada. Ad.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-07-06
s22,lSo.oo

Report not complete. Yering
not checked in full.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-07-06

tockton, California, r. F. D. q.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-07-06
c. B. NEWCOMER
Storage Battery and Electrical
Service.

0tOId6e D"etcHy u1fu 11SSe11Su1
Service.
and Lighting Battery
Full equipment for repairing any
make of Storage Battery. Troubles
in Starting and Lighting Systems
quickly located and repaired at fair
prices.
AGENCY
EXIDE STORAGE BATTERY.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-07-06
5nrtal

Donald Warren arrived Wednesday
from Austin where he has been get
ting experience in one Of the mines
B. F. Baker, OF Nina. spent several
days this week with friends in Mason
Valley.
Archie Brown lett Sunday for Rand
sburg, California. His father is very
i'll there.
Markham Thrailkilf spent short
furlough with his mother and sister
this week.
Attorney General Thatcher has an
nounced his candidacy for the demo-
cratic nomination for governor. He
is the fourth i'll the field in his party,
DR. and Mrs. Edwards and Bill"
left by auto Wednesday for Pacific
Grove, California, where they will
enjoy a months vacation.
The Thompson baseball team went
to Fallon on the Fourth to battle with
the Sugar City team for honors on
the diamond
LATER Thompson wins, "a to a.
LOST-Two tan canvas tops of fold
ing cot beds, June End, on the road
between Yerington and Dayton. Find
er please return to the Times Office.
Mrs RUDE Oakley is in receipt OF
enthusiastic letters from her brothers
in the service One is iii Baltimore
and the other at Camp Curry. Both
are fit and fine and made mention of
the benefits derived from the YMCA
in the camps.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. McNally and
family from Colorado, are the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Alec. Phipps. They
are making a leisurely tour of Nevada
and California, seeing the sights and
visiting friends. Their next stop is
San Francisco, thence south.
w NJ. Kearney, Republican can
didate for the gubernatorial nomina-
ton, was in Yermgton looking after
his political fences in Lyon County
this week. Kearney is a likely candi-
date, a Nevadan with a good record,
experience in public Office and many
friends.
Miss Anna Maxwell has been elect
ed to the position in the High School
faculty made vacant by Miss Howe's
resignation. Miss Maxwell is a grad
uate of this school and of Mills Col
lege. where English was her major.
She is we'll fitted for the position and
is very estimable young lady.
FOR SALE - One 3-room House,
Furnished. One s-room House, Fur
nished. Lot 140 by 70 feet.
One Overland Car. 1915 Model, in
good shape. cheap.
See V.S.Graffam, Mason, Nevada.
Officer Sommers arrested John
Baker and charged him with speed
ing in the wee sma' hours Tuesday
morning. When he was before
Judge Blanchard John explained that
be was just racing the engine OF his
Lizzie" in low to rid it of carbon.
The witnesses were AL. Springer and
Will Mckenzie and they made it
stick. Not guilty. was the verdict of
the 9udge who seems to think that ?:
80 am. is perfectly legitimate hour
for publicly overhauling a Ford
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-06-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Sixth Judicial District Court
Of the State of Nevada, in and for
the County of Humboldt.
In the Matter of the Estate of John
Gauler, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been duly appointed, on
April Path. 1918, and duly qualified on
May 31st, 1918. by the said Sixth Ju-
dicial District Court of the State of
Nevada. in and for Humboldt county.
as administrator with the will an
nexed of the estate OF John Gauler,
deceased. All persons having claims
against said estate are required to file
the same. with the proper vouchers
and statutory afldavits attached, with
the Clerk of the Court within three
months from the date OF the first pub
LEGATION of this notice.
Dated. June 4th, 1918. Date OF said
first publication, June 4th, 1918.
EUGENE HILDEBRAND,
Administrator with the will annexed
OF the said estate OF John Gauler.
deceased.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-06-06
After Three Years

Many men and women are sick and
don't know II. Some eve discove.
they have kidney trouble until the,
apply for life insurance. The kidneys
are working all the time, altering
poisonous waste out of the blood
stream. and when they become weak
ened or deranged. backache. pains in
sides and groins. so-called rheuma-
tism. l~anguidness. swollen joints and
other symptoms develop. w. b. Moss.
Ogden. Ark. writes: Foley Kidney
Pills relieved me OF severe kidney
troubles of three years standing. For
sale I'm Winnemucca by Eagle Drug
Observation-Disclosures
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-06-06
duplication No. 50S1)
NOTICE or APPLICATION FOR
PERMISSION TO APPROPRIATE
THE PUBLIC WATERS OF THE
STATE OF NEVADA.

Notice is hereby given that on the
21st day of May, 1918, in accordance
with Section SO. Chapter 40. Of the
Statutes of 1913. one w. J. Loring. of
Mil City. County of Humboldt, and
State of Nevada, made application to
the State Engineer of Nevada for per-
mission TO appropriate the public
waters of the State of Nevada. Such
appropriation is to be made from head
waters of Olson Creek. at a point in
the NWA of NEA, Sec. 81. L. "a n.
r. "a F., M.D.B.&M., by means of
small dam. and one-eighth cubic foot
per second is to be conveyed to NWA
Sec. 50. NEA. Sec. "a. and vicinity in
T. "a ~, r. "a E., M.D.B&M.. by
means of pipes. and there used for
mining, milling and domestic pur-
poses. Water not to be returned to
stream.
(Signed) SEYMOUR CASE,
State Engineer.
Date of first publication, May 25. 1918,
Date of last publication. June Is. 1918.