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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

while the two-act comedy Playing
the Game" by club members and their
daughters, was greatly enjoyed. At
the conclusion OF the program an in
teresting game was participated in by
the gentlemen which was entitled
Smashing the Kaiser" As the re-
suit Of the play three prizes were
awarded. the first q pound of sugar to
George Baker, the second a box of
coal to Harold Doe. and the third a
stick of wood to Arlie Dinsmore. Dur
ing the evening refreshments We're
served under the direction of Mrs. Car
RE Hilton, Mrs. Lucinda Moore, Mrs
Eva skinner Mrs. Cora Stoddard Mrs.
Josephine Sawyer and Mrs. Ethel
Brown. Dancing was enjoyed.
Chester A. Rollins Of this town and
Melvin n. Andrews of Scion have pur-
chased quite an acreage of land Of
Emma F. Healey in Pleasant Ridge
Plantation. 1t contains two lots con-
tanning 100 acres each, formerly own
ed by Ephraim w. Parlin: two lots
of l0l acres and 80 acres respectively.
formerly owned by Marcellus Steward.
and two lots containing 100 acres and
1870 acres respectively.
Among the social events Of the past
week in Bingham was the annual fam
lily day gathering of the members of
the Sunshine Society with their fam
lilies. On this year the affair was held
at Fraternity hall. There was 10 spe-
cial program. the ladies gathering dur
ing the afternoon 10 sew 4 delicious
supper of baked beans and pastries
was served to which the husbands
were special guests. The affair was
largely attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
who is in charge of the farmers manage

who is in charge Of the farmers manage
ment Of the State work.
Leslie Skillngs of Albion was a bust.
ress visitor in town Saturday
! Paul Young, foreman Of the New Eng
land Telephone crew, left Saturday for
his home in Liucolnville. where he spent
Sunday with his family.
Miss Ruby Johnson. who has been pa S.
ing vacation Of two weeks with her
father. Alfred johnson of Western ave
nue., returned Saturday morning to Lew
iston hospital to resume her studies
Perley Blake left Saturday afternoon
for Portland, where he will pass a Few
days ut his home.
James F'leWellng, who is in charge OF
Jewels lumber camp at Hinckley. pass
cG the week tend with his family on lower
Main street.
James Witham of Winslow has return
ed home after passing few days in town
with relatives and friends
Mrs. A. w. Nelson is able TO be out
after being confined to her home on
Summit street.
The Methodist Guild will meet Wed
ncsday with Mrs. r. O. Files at her
home on High street.
Miss Glenys Crawford has returned
from a short stay in Hinckley, the
guest Of Miss Amerett Fleweling.
The regular meeting Of the Epworth
League Society will be held Tuesday
evening at 7.30, with Miss Elsie Per
ry as leader. The subject will be: "Ep-
worth League Goals and How to Reach
Them
The weekly class meeting of the
Methodist church will be held Thurs
day evening this week, instead of the
regular night.
The Epworth League Society of the
Methodist church will hold a Colonial
social at the vestry of the church Fri
day evening. The proceeds will be for
the Missionary Society.
Lawrence Bragdon passed the week
end in Augusta with friends.
Miss LILA Wood, stenographer at
Lawry Bros. store. is passing a few
vs. in Madison with friends.
Miss Mary Low passed the week end
with her parents in Clinton.
The weekly prayer service at the
Baptist church will be held Tuesday
evening at 100 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
Card Of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to the friends and neighbors. es-
pecially the brothers of the Union. en-
ployees at the Augusta car barn of the
J.. A, & ". ST. Ry. Kennehec Lodge
No 5, r. & A. NJ, also class '16 II. II.
S. for their sympathy and kindness
during the illness and berea vement Of
our husband and father.
MRS. PERLEY f. DYER.
MISS FLORENCE NJ. DYER.
Mr. and MRS. LAWRENCE p. DYER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

The following item will be of inter-
est to Halloweli readers:
Joe Pearl. a Russian by birth but
an American soldier by choice and
member Of the 18th Co., at Fort Bald
win, and Miss Beatrice Inman, pretty
cashier at a Central street restaurant,
were married Friday last week in the
aldermanic chamber. Clerk Grassy in
his capacity as a justice Of the peace
performed the ceremony before wit
nesses. two soldier companions of Mr.
Pearl at the fort. The groom is a son
Of Jacob Pearl Of Russia and his bride
is the daughter of the late Taylor In
man Of Hslloweil-Bath Independent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
Hannah Elizabeth Twombly

Mrs Hannah Elizabeth jackson, Wld :
ow Of the latc Captain Elijah Jackson
died Sunday morning at the home OF
her daughter. Mrs. Thomas Curtis.
Highland avcnus She was born in
North Berwick. Aug. 5. 1S2S, and while
a small child with her parents novel
10 T'ittston After her husband retired
from the sea. ho bought farm on
West Gardiner and there capt. and Mrs
Jackson resided for several years. For
the past years Mrs. Jackson had been
makinS her home in Gardiner.
Tho funeral will he held Tuesday af-
tcrnoOn at > O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
BOWDOINHAM

NORTH-The River Road club will
meet Saturday evening Feb. Is. at the
home Of j. c. Din. weather permitting
Everyone is rejoicing to see the SHOW
melt and To feel the rise in tempera
ture.
Alice Wheeler has been i'll at the
home of w. ". Thomas this week
Marcia Wade was guest at the
home Of Mrs W. A. Turner Wednes-
day night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Never in the history Of our country
we're we called upon 50 forcibly to
show our patriotism and generosity as
at the present time. The Daughters OF
the American Revolution are asked to
do all kinds of patriotic work and the
Mary Kelton Drummer Chapter is try
ing to meet these requests. Do your
bit TO help them out in coming to their
party at the Hallqwell House Monday
evening, Feb %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
$4,000 FIRE
AT BANGOR

Fangor, Me. Feb. l7.--Fire originating
from an unknown cause damaged the
White star Laundry to- the extent OF
Sle.ooo on building and contents carly
Sunday morning. The greater part of
the loss Is on the building which is
owned by frederick w Hill and the \.
w Paine estate. Losses are fully in
Sured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
Charles e, iAmes

Charles F. Ames Of Chelsea died sud
denly at the home Of his daughter. Mrs.
Reuel Getchell. at p. NJ Sunday. at the
age Of y years and II months. The flu
neral services win be held Thursday aft
ernoon at . O'Clock from his daughters
home. Rev. s. Z. Leach officiating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Chaplin is still the great attraction
everywhere and barring Fatty Ar
buckle, he's eVerybody's favorite. He
will be seen today in The Champion
in two parts with two five-reel fea-
lures, H. Rawllnson in The Man
Trap and kitty Gordon in Div inc
Sacritice.' This makes Il regular bar
gain at the small price. six and fifteen
cents. W. $. Hart will be seen Wednes-
day and Thursday in Dakota Dan
with Pauline Frederick in the Hun
gry Heart u Paramont Aircraft in
five parts and The Fighting Trail ="
This is Il swell bill for the same small
prices al the Johnson Opera house. All
the patrons of this theater are asking
about the Chaplin Lincoln series called
'The SON Of Democracy" This cele-
brated photoplay has received more
publicity than all the rest combined.
Supplementsing this publicity cam
paign. Miss Rose Tapiey. noted film
star, writer and lecturer in the motion
picture field, is makins "A whirlwind
speaking tour of the country in the
special interest Of The son Of Dem0c-
racy' for your benefit.
One announcement that should make
the patrons of the johnson Opera house
happy is that The Stacker has been
booked ut this theater and will be
shown at the same small price. six and
fifteen cents. The DeemSter" has also
been booked and both will soon he
shown. Is this food news.-AdN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
FAIRFIELD

The kennebec County Farmers Bureau
will meet at Benton Grange hall Wednes-
da:. Feb. -, commencing at 40 O'clock
and closing at ?. NJ. The meeting il.
for all farmers and wives who are in
terested in the subjects to be discussed
The principal topic of the day will be
The Farmers Management Problem. :"
There will be two speakers. A. l.. Deer
ing, the county agent and Maurice Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Miss Edna Brewer. who for over TWO
years has been employed as a typist at
the Gannett publishing house, COM
pleted he, duties there Saturday
night She will pass this week at the
homo of her parents in WaterVillle and
next Monday will take up her duties
as Il student nurse at the Augusta Gem
eral hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Frank Witham. "a years old. single,
who lived with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Otis Witham in Abbot. about FIVE
miles from Guiiford. committed suicide
Friday by shooting himself through the
head with a revolver. The only reason
given for the act was that he was de-
spondent over failure Of his syssigati
haipg- afflicted with 4 -cAtaxac4. j
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Charles Campana returned Saturday
from a few days visit in Boston and
vicinity. He was accompanied on his
return by his daughter Thelma. who
has been the guest for three weeks of
her aunt and uncle. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Avanzino of West Somer-
Vile Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
FROM HALLOWELL
TEIEPHoNE 5os. r

The funeral Of the late Mrs. Elizabeth
NJ. Clark was held from her late home
Sunday afternoon at o'clock, large
number of relatives and friends being
present. The floral tributes were many
and beautiful, and Rev. A. J. Gwynne
oficiated. the bearers being Albert, John
and Dexter B,ann and Lyndon Overlook.
Interment was in the family lot at the
Hallowell cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Snn' \. +. Luce, who held the
fvurth quarterly conference at the
community church. Randolph, Friday
evening. expressed himself as highly
"latcd with the condition of the church
Al bills are paid To date. Dr. f. Lewis
Wall has been unanimously invited to
return next year as pastor. Mr. Luce
lef saturday morning for Dresden
Mills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
POSTOEFIC'
LOCAL NOTICE

At the Acme theatre for Monday only
Adolph Lukor presents Elsie Ferguson
in Rose of the World a FIVE part
feature, on same program a Mack Sem
nett Comedy in two reels The Kitchen
Lady" feb18d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Miss Helen Quinn of the Sisters hos
pitai, Waterville, is enjoying two
weeks vacation from her duties of
nurse at that institution. and is the
guest Of her mother, Mrs Catherine
Quinn OF this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Friends OF Sergt. Major Leigh Web
Der of Halowell, formerly Of the Maine
National Guard but now Of the 103d T.
:. Infantry on duty in France will be
interested to learn that he has been
promoted to the rank Of second lieu
tenant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Clyde iiustis. who has been i'll with
the grip the past few days, was able
to be out of doors again Sunday.
Ralph Anterior Of Augusta has been
acting as freight agent in Mr.. Hustis'
place during the latter's illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Mr. Norrnll Eamlin Of Portland
ave one of her instructive lectures on
Current Events saturday afternoon at
o'clock nj The High School building
~he dW.lt largely on the present sit
sNou in Russia and other phases of
'he World war. There was a good at
tendance. The affair was under the
ansnIces " the Current Events Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

The local branch of the Red Cross
at Harmony is doing much in the way
of knitting and making pillows and
socks. The wooden mill at THIS place
recently donated is pounds of yarn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Miss Katherine NJ. ellison left Friday
night for Boston where she is to meet
q party Of friends and Saturday leaves
for Pinehurst. y. G.. where she VIII
pass the remainder Of the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Miss >bhy Field who has been pass
M The week with friends in Gardi-
ner and Randolph, left Saturday for
West Hartford. Conn. where she is en-
p,oyed a $ teacher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

TIE funeral o' the late Miss Arvilla
douglass was held Saturday afternoon
7' o'clock from her late home on
Na.u avenue. Farmingdale. Rev. H,
Dow officiating. The bearers We're
oscar MCCausland. \. +. +. Collins, w.
K Thompson :. f.. Meader. The en-
'omhmont was in Maple Grove ceme-
tery Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

The Current Events Club will meet
Monday evening at the home Of Miss
Iei}a Collins. WASHINGTON avenue. The
apcr. "TIoW the World Is Fed" will
- by Mis- Frederic Danfortt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Mrs. J. F. Wood and son Ralph of
Dalton, Mass, are visiting al the home
OF Mrs Woods sister, Mrs. Grace He'd
rick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Miss Elizabeth Kelley who has been
visiting in Portland as the guest of
relatives. has returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Ernest Parker of Auburn passed the
weekend in this city as the guest of
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Benjamin and Edward Canter stu
enls al Bates College. passed the
week. end with their parents. Mr. and
Mrs J Canter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

The Ladies Aid OF the Universalist
church will meet Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. William F'itzsimmons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

George Arata returned Saturday
from a brief business trip to Water
vile and Skowhegan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

NJ and Mrs William J. Ralston Of
the Windsor read, Chelsea, are receiv-
rqg concentrations on the birth of a
laughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

tqdvig Goldstein Of Randolph left
t.rae. Tor Boston where he is TO Wis
d. t,q daughter. Miss Sadie Goldstein.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

ii. Bernard Smith, superintendent of
the l.. A. & w. electric freight depart
ment. Augusta was a visitor Sunday in
this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
Post Office Winner

In the City League bowling contest Fri
day night the Postoff1ce five defeated the
Marston K Brooks No | three out of four
points, Fish was high man with "a for
a total and 1"4 for tine single string.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

H. NJ Fossett, principal of Litchfield
academy, iassed the weekend with
elatives IN pittston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Hamilton Turner underwent sue
cessful surgical operation Sunday aud
his condition is regarded as being fav-
orable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

samuel Chase on Water street Monda y
evening. A large attendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Hugh Andrews will leave this morn
ing for New York city where he has
employment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Miss Marguerite Sukeforth Of Wind
sor was the guest over Sunday Of Miss
A. J. Gwynne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

.., nanghters of Saint Margaret viii
.~,esdav afternoon with Mrs. Walter
-.n,beil, Lincoln avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Us,fie; Stor@r. Who has been visit
rr Gardiner friends, left Sunday for
l+sr,1. where she is to visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Mrs. c. B. Day Of Richmond was
a visitor in this city Saturday calling
on friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Mss Grace I, featon OF Lewiston
passd the Weekend with Gardiner
lands and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Regular meeting of the knights of
iylhas this Monday evening. All mem
hers and officers are requested TO he
present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Biddeford passed the week end in
Hallowell visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

samuel s Spencer. who has heen
employed in Gardiner for tho past few
months. Lett Sunday FOR HaNerhi!l.
AIass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Wr and Mrs. James Lawrence ana
Mr. and Mrs. Chauncy Dale passed
-atgr.ay with friends in Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Eddie Welch, James Condor and Irv-
ing Talberth of Wateryille We're the
week end guests OF Hallowell friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
3anoor Club Man Suicide


Frank ID. Hight 80, a well-known
Bangor business man and club man,
committed suicide Saturday by shoot
ing himself through the head with a
heavy automatic revolver lie was the
son of the late Frank Hight. and was a
member Of the firm Of Morse 4 CO..
lumbermen. Domestic troubles and
nervous hrea kdown is the attributed
cause. He married Miss Rena Fellows
about Is wears ago, but was divorced
recently There are two children, VIII
liam Drummond Hight. IA, aud Viz
ginia Hight. 10, who have been in joint
custody of the parents.
Crosby Hartman at Bath
John e. { rosby and Miss Mary Louise
Hartman. both OF Bath, were married
Thursday evening at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
A. Hartman of g North street. Bath.
The two ring ceremony was performed
in The presence Of the relatives and
most intimate friends Of the young
couple by Rev Sidney J. Willis Of Cni-
versalist Church. MI and Mrs. Crosby
left during the night for ten DAYS
trip to New York and Philadelphia. and
upon their return Will make their home
in Richmond, coming to Bath for the
week ends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Hiram GattriX who is employed at
the Bath Garage Co, passed the week
end in HalloweI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

,., ,sgllar meeting Of Heath Relief
c.rps will be held Tuesday evening at
20 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Mss Jennie kelton went Saturday
uaycrhin. Mass, for a visit with
seads,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Mrs. Nelnora Niles Of Waterville is
the guest of her brother, Eben Emery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

A.. Harry Tetreault left Saturday
,.isit with friends in Pittsfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

.,.o, G. Huntington Of Montreal was
a,,os- of L. q. Hobart. Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

leo Murray Of Watervlile. former
- This city, passed Sunday with
r.cnds here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Miss Thelma Chalmers passed the
extend in Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

Nor rent DEC. list. Offices occupied by
hr Bragdon. The back office has brick
Vault Apply 10 H. c. Barker Co.
no, oSdtr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
LOCAL NOTICE

i'''P tAe Gardiner hospital by attending
ne moose mas4ue hali Monday evening
" -" \ H. mali Tickets 81 y and Is
febl5d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

WAS and Daniel Roulliard Of Port
re visiting Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

surdeIl Wright arrived Sunday from
Nashua, y. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18
ADJUSTMENTS

Bargain Bill Johnson Opera House To-
day with Charlie Chaplin in THE
Champior;" II. RawIinson in The
Man Trap" and KITTY Gordon in OBJ
vine, Sacrifice" Making IL Reels in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-18

CORP. DWIGHT DAVIS"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-29

drug and store rooms, operating
rooms, dental offices and ooms for.
the treatment Of eye, ear, nose and
throat diseases.
The operating rooms open up to the
corps quarters, o the floor above, per-
hitting the corps members to look
down directly o n the tables and get
an intimate view Of all operations.
In addition a semi-circular trench
been constructed for the hospital
corps near It's. special parade grounds,
This trench is an exact reproduction.
of the trenches in Flanders, and in II
the men i given the identical first
aid work that they expect to be given
abroad.
Goat Island is one Of the Ave major
training stations in the United States.
Only its geographical limitations pre-
vent 1t from being n OF the biggest
Of. the Ave. Every available inch Of
for the purposes of the big school.
Because Of these limitations. overflow
schools have been established at Mare
Island, Calf. and San Diego, Calf,
under separate Jurisdictions.
The drills on the island consist Of
calisthenics, the usual navy manual
of arms. and instruction in the use Of
machine guns, and the small artillery
used by landing parties. The. island
now accommodates approximately six
times the number Of men it was first
Intended to serve, but Captain Durell
has found room for all of them, and
is sending them efficiently trained at
the end of a four months course.
At the end of the training period
the men are placed on board ships or
are sent to the four corners of the ma
ton on land duty.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-29
DESCRIBES VISIT Of
THE EMPEROR BEFORE
BIG BATTLE STARTED

Amsterdam. April 29.-Describing a
visit which Emperor William paid to
Cologne cathedral on March is before
h great battle began on the western
front, the Cologne correspondent of
the Tyd says:
There were only a few persons in
the building. Under high arches and
in. spacious solitude the emperor sat
as If in deep thought, before the
priests choir. Behind him his mill
tary staff stood respectfully at some
distance. Still musing as he rose, the
monarch, resting with both hands on
his walking stick. remained standing
immovable for som minutes. Then
he turned and, without exchanging a
word with his suite, left the cathedral
at their head.
Thousands Of his subjects hurried
up and gave the monarch a spon-
taneous ovation in the midst Of which
he walked to the sneighbofing station.
fPhe emperor frequently made the
military salute but the expression on
his face did not relax and he re-
:mained silent and extremely serious.
His face wore a look of earnest reso-
luton which was rendered still more
striking by the fact that he has much
aged during the I shall never
forget this picture of the musing
monarch praying in Cologne cathedral
on the eve of the great BATTLE"