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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-06
EDWARD Dali DIES
AT TRAINING SCHOOL
Enlisted i'll Electrical Service AbOut
Two Months Ago And Was Sent to
Bliss Electrical School, Near Wash
ington. For Training.

Mrs. Clara Dali, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Lake, received<a.
telegram this morning announcing
the death of her son, Mr.. Edward
Dali. The message contained no in
formation as to the cause of death,
whether from disease or by accident
Later Clerk of the Court William
H. Medford, got in touch with the
authorities over the telephone, and
was advised that death was due to
the fact that influenza, with which
he had been seized, went directly to
the heart which accounted for the
suddenness of his death, as only this
week his mother had heard from
him that he was feeling fine.
Mr.. Dali who had been engaged in
the automobile business for a num-
Der of years, having worked with J.
Airey Brannock, Esq. and later with
the Cambridge Auto Company, en-
listed about two months ago in the
Electric service, and was sent by the
Government to the Bliss Electrical
School, near Washington, for train
ing. In the letters received by the
family he stated that he was getting
along very nicely, and the news OF
his death came as a very great shock
to them.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs.
Clara Dali, widow of Daniel E. Dali,
and Robert Dali, and one sister, Miss
Marian Dahl The young man was
about twenty-one years old, and pos
engagements have been made for the
funeral as yet.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-06
The DAILY BANNER
Published Daily Except Sunday
CAMBRIDGE. MD. DEC 8. 1918
Brief Local News
Grand Opera House tonight.

Misses Pauline and Edith Rob
bins left on the B., c. 4 y. boat Wed
nesday evening. enroute for Balti-
more, where they will spend some
time with friends and relatives.
''America's Answer" the Govern
ment's Official War Picture, which
will be shown at the Grand Opera
House tonight, is part of the series
of historic films. "Following the Flag
10 France" which will be preserved
in the archives of the United States.
Miss IVA NJ Robbins has returned
to her home at Robbins after having
spent the past three weeks as The
guest of friends and relatives in
New Jersey and Philadelphia. She
was accompanied home by her sis
ter and brother -in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
James BeckWOrth.
List of letters remaining uncalled
for in the Cambridge pOstoffice to
Dec. 5: Il. Bergman. GoIdy Kane,
Louis Kane, VIM. ID. Travers, August
White, Algie Wiley, Mrs. Mary Di-
mond, Carrie Parker, Mrs, Levenia
Pinder, Mrs. Sarah Sharp, Miss Nan
cy Wheatley.-G. Walter Wright,
Postmaster
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-06
DR.. GOLDSBOROUCH MAKES
ADDRESS AT LAUNCHING

DIR. Brice ". GOldsborou9h And Mil
ford Nathan, Esq. Guests of Eas-
tern Shore Shipbuilding Company
At Launching AT Sharptown This
Morning.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-06

( ford Nathan, Esq. Guests of Eas-
! tern Shore Shipbuildins Company
/ Vt Launching AT SharptOwn This
Morning.
DR.. Brice W. Goldsborough and
Mr.. Milford Nathan, of this city,
were the guests this morning at the
launching of the large sea-going tug
which has been built by the Eastern
Shore Shipbuilding Company at its
plant at SharptoWn.
The gentlemen left gambride this
be present at the ceremonies, and
promptly at a quarter after seven
O'Clock the large tug slipped grace.
fully from the ways into the waters
OF the NanticoilI river. and was
chrlStCncd the John H. Little by Miss
Little. representing the family for
which the boat was named. family
that has been engaged in shipping OPP
erations for several generations.
Following the launching. a break
fast was served i'll the Club House OF
the Company. and it was just such
breakfast as one reads about. but
seldom participates in. 1t had been
prepared by a New York caterer for
a large party % New Workers; in
fact. practically all of the members
of the party, which numbered about
forty, were New Workers, with the
exception of the two gentlemen from
this city.
Dr.. GOldsborough was called upon
for an address. and, as usual, was
found ready. although not prepared.
The Doctor complimented the o;fici-
ais upon the splendid work which
had been accomplished, and stated
that it seemed little short of marye-
lous to those who had been accus-
toned to see the old shipyard at
Sharptown, to note the great chan
ges, the great strides in advance
ment that had been made, and what
wonderful benefit it had been, not
only to the immediate community,
but to the surrounding country as
we'll
Mr.. Ernest H. Dendel. vice-presl-
dent of the Tietjen & Lang Drydock
Co, of Hoboken. n. J., was also
speaker, and paid a high tribute to
the intelligence of the employees of
the yard. stating that they not only
possessed such intelligence as to
make the superior to the average
men found in such plants, but that
they also seemed to take an unusual
interest in their work.
The tug was built for the Todd
Shipbuilding Company, which had a
representative present.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-06
Cables That He is Well

Mrs. Milton Flowers, of Fishing
Creek, this county, received a cable
gram Wednesday of this week, Dec.
4th, from her husband, Private Mil
ton Flowers, Co a, 313th Infantry,
now in France, stating that he was
safe and well. Mrs. Flowers and the
members of the young mans family
We're delighted to learn that he was
all right.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-06
British Flags Wanted

On account of the scarcity of Brit
ish flags, the committee in charge of
the decorations at the Armory for
the celebration tomorrow night, re-
quests that any persons having such
flags, who are willing to lend them
for this occasion. kindly leave them
at Liberty Loan Headquarters, on
High street, tomorrow morning.
They will be taken care Of and re-
turned.-M w. Smith, Chairman.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-06
CHURCH LOCALS.

Revival meetings will begin at
Salem Church Sunday, Dec. Sth. Rev.
w. A. Grant, former pastor, and Miss
Matte German, are expected to as
sist.
Rev. ]. NJ. Sheridan, d. D., of
Baltimore, will preach at Chateau NJ.
P. Church Sunday, Dec. 8, at pm.
Everybody is invited to attend the
services
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-06
CHEAP WOOD.

Slab wood, cut 4 it. long, by the
cord, and stove lengths, by the load.
Chance to get cheap wood, at the
mill and delivered.-S. H Jones,
phone 1S25-F12, Church Greek, Md.
ADV. 6-2t. B&R.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-06
Mrs. Harrington Receives

Annapolis, Md, Dec. 5.-The sec
ond of a series of public receptions
to be given by Mrs. Emerson c..
Harrington, wife of the Governor of
Maryland, was held this afternoon at
the Executive Mansion. The recep-
tion was from to o'clock, and
there was large number of callers,
the guests including social leaders
of the city and Naval Academy, and
a few from out of town. Mrs. Har-
rington was assisted in receiving by
Mrs. Daniel R. Magruder, who pour
ed tea, and Mrs Theodore w. John
son, who poured chocolate. Dancing
which proved an attractive feature
of last seasons receptions, has been
omitted by Mrs. Harrington this sea-
son. Mrs. Harrington will he at
home again December 10, and every
other Thursday afternoon during the
winter
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-12-06

Mechanical toys of all kinds.
Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv
.Agateware for all purposes.
Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv.
Get your toys now. Phillips
Hdw. Co.-Adv.
Pocket knives, over 800 to Sc
lect from. Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv.
Cutlery for table and pocket.
Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
EUREKA REBEKAH
is BANNER LODGE

Eureka Rebekah Lodge No. SO, L. O.
Q. F. Of Gardiner has had a most sue
cessful year and is the banner lodge
o: the State for the year 1917. with an
Increase in membership of "a, the larg-
est number in any one year since its
institution with no suspensions and
the largest net gain Of 4s, of any Re
bekah lodge in the State.
It's success has been due in a great
measure to the efforts of the Noble
Grand. Sister Eta Lemran, who has
labored untiringly and earnestly and
tried at all times to keep up the stand
ard of the membership and see that
all were kept interested, with the re-
suit that the attendance has been ex-
celled for the year.
In appreciation of the excellent rec
ord made by Sister Lemran, the de-
gree staff met one evening recently
ana as a surprise presented her with
q past noble grand jewel.
\ club IL being formed among the
members to cooperate in the work of
the Red Cross in which the members
are greatly interested.
Eureka lodge also has the honor of
having as one of its members the
President of the Rebekah assembly of
Maine, Sister Julia +. Morley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
Grange News
litchfieId GRANGE.

Litchield Grange held a we'll attended
meeting Saturday evening, Feb. 18th.
Prior to the regular business the Third
and Fourth degrees were conferred upon
two candidates. The building committees
for the new hall is preparing a schedule
for the cutting of the lumber at an early
date. An interesting and well balanced
literary program was presented by the
new lecturer. Mrs. Nathan C. True.
Thursday, Feb. q, at the Kennebec Farm
Bureau holds an all-day meeting at tho
Grange hall. The subject of the speaker,
which will be open for general discus
sion, is Farm Management Problems"
The public is cordially invited to attend.
a picnic dinner will be in order and
coffee will be furnished by the Grange,
Place, LAtchfeld Grange hall. Time, go
sharp. These meetings are modelled after
the successful extension schools Of the
State University. Thursday evening the
officers Of Ldtchfeld Grange will hold
their second annual Officers Round
Table Worthy Master Washburn will
be the host and after a general discussion
q social hour will follow. refreshments
being served. Saturday evening, Feb ed
a special meeting is called to consider an
important matter which tho building
committee wishes TO place before this
members of the Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
WAYNE

The remains of A. r. Norris were
brought from Old Orchard to his home
here last Saturday. The funeral was
held Monday at II o'clock. The inter-
ment was at Leeds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Mason Of Boston
are making a short visit to +. G. Lam
son.
l.. B. Wing is moving his family to
South Braintree. Mass, where he has
secured a position in a rubber rae
tory.
Word was received here last week
from New Haven, Conn, of the death
of Mrs. Thomas c. Thompson. former
~ of Wayne.
Clifton Norris was a delegate from
the Wayne Baptist Sunday school TO
the BOYS Conference at Portland this
week. Rev. G.. Oliver of the Methodist
fchurch went as leader with Halbert
Swift and brother Of North Wayne.
Mrs. C. L. Wheaton has been chosen
"a delegate to the y. p. S. G. q. State
convention at Portland Feb. 22-24.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Roger of Lewis
ton were guests in town over Sunday.
Mrs. Beal of Lowell, Mass, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Ray l. Norris.
The Grammar and intermediate
schools will entertain visitors Friday
afternoon, Feb. %. A patriotic and
musical program will, be carried out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
PITTSF|EL.D.
Frank Ray Sustains Painful Ac-
cident at Yarn Mill-Garage
Changes Owners-Civilian Re-
lief Committee to Give Whist
and Dancing Party

Frank Ray, while at work at the warn
mill Tuesday afternoon. caught mis-
left arm in the machinery in the card
room, managing ii terribly from the
hand 70 the elbow. He was attended Dy
loca! ply sicians until he could be TAX
en- on the evening train to the +. NJ. G.
hospital in Bangor. He was accompa-
L. p. Bottomley and was met
in Bangor by Or. Blanchard Of this
town, VITO was there to attend a med
zeal meeting. There was considered 1T
tie chance of saving the arm. Mr.. RAY,
a Young man. came here from Hart
land. His mother. who lives in Hart
land, had previously made plans to go
to the Bangor hospital on Wednesday.
30, to undergo a severe operation.
Ralph J. Estes, who has conducted
the Lancey House garage for the past
two years. has this week sold the
building and stock to Parker S. Little
field who recently moved here from
Newport. purchasing the Mansur
house. Mr.. Estes has rented the Edgar
f. Johnson farm on Somerset avenue.
Frank j. Mains. who lives in the
southern part Of the town, underwent
q successful surgical operation at the
Eastern Maine General hospital in Ban
.Dt Wednesday.
Clarence +. Bodfsh. agent for the
Woverley mill Of the American Wool
en- Co, has returned from a business
up to Boston.
Miss Vera Gould. who has been Wis
iting several weeks in Boston. has re-
turned home.
Miss Kate Earwell is visiting in New
port.
ARRANGEMENTS are completed for the
Whist and dancing party to be Civ
en- in Perkins hall Friday evening, Feb.
-, undel the auspices Of h Civilian
Relief committee of the Fittsfield Red
Cross. Music will be furnished by
Snell's orchestra. Refreshments will be
served. The committee comprises Hem
ry +. Libby. Mrs. Rufus Burns. Mrs.
Hollis Stitham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
MANCHESTER

A. l.. Deering, county agent, will
hold a one-day extension school on
feeding problems at Grange hall,
Manchester, Friday, Feb. %. The
is called for $50 A. NJ. and
everyone interested is cordially invited
to attend and bring basket lunch. The
grange will furnish coffee.
1t may be of interest to those who
are unable to help in the Ped Cross
work to know what the Manchester
Branch is doing. During November.
and January they have sent
to the Augusta Headquarters 80 pairs
of pajamas. 10 pairs Of socks. and 10
dozen helmets. Thus far in February
they have finished 81 sheets. 106 tow
els, 80 pairs Of socks and 6 helmets. A
for $3.50 has been -recejyea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
FAIRFIELD

Mrs. Maxine Foley. who recently
underwent an operation at the Sisters
hospital in Waterville. is recovering
rapidly from her operation and expects
to return to he, home this week.
Mrs. David Caldwell is confined to
her home by illness.
Perley Blake of the New England
Telephone Co. crew. who was called to
Portland to be examined for the draft.
returned Wednesday morning to his
work with the crew, which is employed
on Benton Neck.
Mrs. Walter Price OF Good VIII
Farm Was taken 70 the Sisters hospi-
tai in Waterville Tuesday, where she
will receive treatment.
Mrs. Maude Rose Of Watcrville has
been in town this week. the guest of
sister. Mrs. Lester Nye, Of Bun
ker Island.
The boys of Harry Browns Sunday
school class of the Baptist Sunday
school will entertain the young ladies
OF The Sunday school Thursday eve
.ning at the church vestry. The young
men are anxious to learn how to knit
and have promised the girls q good
time if they will come to the church
vestry prepared 70 teach them.
Frances, the daughter IF Mr.. and
Mrs. VIII Norton of Mace street, is
confined to the home Of her parents by
Illness.
All taxpayers and the appropriation
committee of the board OF scIectmen
are asked u be at the Fairfield Engine
,1lI .. .,,1o,i- vl,,r.1o,- nnpp ujprr
a meeting will be held for the purpose
OF talking over the appropriations for
the annual town meeting, TO be held at
Fairfield Opera house. March 4. The
committee will recommend the appro-
priations for the annual town meet
ing at this time. and it is hoped that
there will be a large number of tax
PAYERS present.
There will be a meeting of the Ia
dies Of Benton Grange Thursday aft
ernoon at the Grange hail. At his
meeting the ladies will begin work for
the annual Easter sale and a full at
tendance IS desired.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Files have re-
from a short stay in Pittsfield,
where they have been guests of Mr..
and Mrs. IL. C. Humphrey,
Mrs. Fred O.. Savage has returned to
her home on Burrill street from Mad
ison, where she has been the guest Of
friends and relatives for several days.
On Sunday Mrs. Savage supplied in
the pulpit of the congregational
church. during the absence of the reg
ular speaker, Rev. James S. Clark.
Joseph Mayo and o h Booker have re-
turned from S~kowhegan. where they were
called to take examinations for the draft.
w. W. Nye, who has been serving on
the exemption board in Skowhegan, has
returned to his home in town.
Miss Stella Dostie is the first young
lady in Fairfield to enter Uncle Sans
service. Miss Dostie left recently for
birmingham, where she is training in the
telephone service. Miss Dostie sent an
to Washington and received =
call at once to report at school in Fran.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21

BRIDGE NEARING SURETY

Philadelphia, Feb. %, bridge over The
broad Delaware river connecting phlla.
oeiphia witt her thriving New jersey
feighoor Camden, the dream of years. IA
approaching realization. Both Pennsvl-
'ahia ana New Jersey have approved
pans lor a mammoth suspension struc-
ture with the largest span in the world
TO cost approximately s2o,O 600 900. and in a
lew years what Is regarded as an invaI-
liable connecting link between eastern
Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersev
may be an accomplished fact.
The great bridge will clear the channel
az l92 feet at high water and the suspen-
sion span will be 1725 feet from pier 10
per or l' feet longer thar the Williams
burs bridge over the East river. Four
railway tracks, two 4o-foot roadways and
two ]2-foot promenades will furnish ac-
Communications for all classes OF travs,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21

ingham, where she will take a course be-
fore leaving for France, where she Will
enter service as a telephone operator.
Miss Dostie is the daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Godfrey Dostie Of lower Main
street and has always made her home in
this town. She is TO be congratulated
ond being Fairtleld's first Young lady TO
enlist.
Miss Hattie Brown will entertain the
Niwot Tub at her home in Benton Mon
day evening.
Miss Edna Brewer has returned 70 her
IN Nassaiboro after being a guest
in town Of her sister, Mrs. Melbourne
Cronkhite Of lower Main street. Miss
Brewer was formerly of this town and
her friends here will be glad to learn that
she will enter the Augusta General hos
pital the first of next week, where she
Will train for Il nurse.
There will be a dance at Benton Grange
hall Monday evening for the benefit OF
the Grange.
lIalmon Barnes of Portland was a bus
mess visitor in town Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B.. Cowan Of LYNN.
Mass. are passing a few days in town
with friends.
Merle Butterieid Of Shawmut called on
friends in town Wednesday on his way 10
Boston, where lie will visit friends for a
few days.
Mrs. r, Q. Files will entertain the Ia
dies of the Methodist Guild at her home
Thursday afternoon.
Ernest Neal Of the L.. S. s. American
mas arrived in town and will pass a fur
fought with relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
Randolph Marthas Give Farce

me Marthas of the Randolph Com
m'nllN church gave a pleasing force
comedy in w acts at their church YES
Try Wednesday, evening. There was !,
good attendance and many favorable
comments We're heard. The following
was nc cast of characters: Mrs. But
termed Mrs. Irene Libby; Charlina
'hef daushter> Mrs. Brown; Mrs. d.
B"is, Miss Jennie Theobald; Mildred.
Cher daughter), Mrs, Walter Peacock:
Miss Typhene Sanford. Miss Goulc e.
Mrs. Pheelan. Mrs Lille Carleton: Mrs.
Martin, Mrs. Putnam. Mrs. Tibbetts,
Mrs. Leila FoSs; Mrs. Pcndletor. Mrs.
fillotson; Miss Malyina Sp!nney. Mrs.
Cotneran. Mrs. Cannon. Miss Bryant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
German in Woods

Ihree Germans who nave been working
N the woods at Grants. Me, obtained
PERMISSION from the United States mar
shai TO return to their homes in New
hork Tuesday. The men presented them
serves voluntarily to Chief of Po,tcs
Bowen at Portland, who is chief registrar
ior una section, armed with enemy alien
fesiseration cards and all the other para.
phernaiia necessary to prove their iden.
t'ty. Their claims were looked into and
me marshal being satisfied Of their hon.
est intent they were permitted n No
eeeu with their Journey. They were
george Klein, Hermann Jonas and John
Offer. 'o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
RNV

Elizabeth Kelley has the grip.
I. &. Folsom had the misfortune 10
lose ore IF lis large black working
horses. In The fan while following O.
lot wood road the team broke through
the ice into Batty brook and it was
an hour and Il half before they could
be gotten out of the icy water. The
horses rever have recovered from the
shock,
c4tion with her parents.
Mrs. John Scott is Visiting with Mrs.
G. y. Smith.
The NJ. f. BIS and REQ Cross ladies
are busy IS usual. All patchwork
squares are 10 be sent to Mrs. Fife
futile.
Ermalene C. Smith gave a birthday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
Washington's Birthday at Postotice

The following schedule will be OBJ
served on Friday. Feb. -. (Washing-
toms birthday. There will be no dc
livery of mail by either city or rural
carriers. h general delivery aud
stamp widow will be open from : \.
NJ. 10 10 A. NJ. and : +. NJ. to s 2. NJ.
Letters may be registered at the stamp
window during the hours that it is
open. The none order department viii
lie closed all day. The Usual holiday
collection of all boxes wi be made at
3 T.. NJ. Thrift and War Savings
stamps will be on sale at the stamp
window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
BINGHAM

The Bingham Board of Trade has reor-
sanized and elected the following slate
Of officials: President, C.. w. Dutton
vice presidents, Alton Carl and Grin Hill;
secretary, S. j. whitney; treasurer, Ed
ward Casweil.
A service flag was presented TO the T.
o. O F. lodge at the meeting Monday
night by A. c.. Dinsmore in honor Of the
FIVE members who are now in military
service. These members are William
DR.. Nevers, Ralph Farley. Stanley
Bean and Ralph Fogg. The flag was ac-
cepted by C. w. Dutton in behalf of the
lodge with feeling remarks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-21
MADISON

Inc drama, Sewing for the Heath
en-, was given before a good sized and
appreClatlve audience at the Free Ban
list church Monday evening under the
auspices of the Ladies' Aid. Special
music for the evening was furnished
by Austin's orchestra. The net pro-
ceeds amounted to $40.
Rev. James s. Clarke and 10 bows,
who have been attending the State
Boys convention in Portland the past
few days, arrived home Monday night.
The furniture for the new post office
10 be located in the Rowell block has
arrived and is being put in place by the
carpenters.
Madison seleCtmen are In session
daily making up the annual town re-
port, which is to be published in the
near future.
friends of Leon F'elIker, who was a
member of Battery b of the 3O3d Heavy
Artillery, will be interested to learn
that he has been transferred to the
Headquarters Company. where he is
studying wireless t~elegraphy.
Papers were served Wednesday
morning on Is members of the local
labor unions, alleging contempt Of
court in not obeying the temporary
Injunction ordered by Judge Spear at
the recent hearing al Augusta.
The theme of the special sermon by
Rev. William Wood at the Methodist
Episcopal church next Sunday morn
ing will be The Real joy" In the
evening there viii be an illustrated
s~tereopticon address on The Challenge
of Africa"
Mrs. MAJ Randall. who has been Wis
ting relatives in Lewiston and Farm
ineton for the past six weeks, returned
to her home in Arson Wednesday fore
pnnp