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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
WANDERING SERGEANT
RECEIVERS MEMORY ON
HEARING CHILD'S NAME

Marlboro. Mass, Oct 14-Clarence
Y. Lee, a sergeant in the State
Guard and formerly rural mail
carrier, who disappeared from his
home on Sept. Ii while suffering
with influenza. has been located at
Norristown, Pa. In a letter to MS.
wife. he says that he does not know
how he got to the Pennsylvania city
but that he found himself in hos
pital there several days ago, his
mind, as far as the past was con-
cerned, a blank.
Following recovery from influenza
he obtained employment on a farm.
While going along the street few
days ago he heard a woman speak
the name "Alice" to a child. On hear
ing che name, which is also that Of
his child, the past came back to
him. He will return to Marlboro at
once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
Charles r. Stuart

Charles r. stuart passed away about
$50 O'Clock Sunday afternoon at lie
home of his ta1ghter. Mrs. l.. l.. Allen.
rs College avenuo. after a brief iliness
with pneumonia. There is much sickness
In the family and because Of the sad
attending conditions the passing away
of Mr. StuartNs o. unusual sadness. His
daughter. Mrs. T.. l., Allen. passed away
the following Monday morning at 2
o'clock. Mr.. Stuart was rs years OF
age. He was born in Sidney, the son of
Charles and Caroline Smith Stuart. He
was a carpenter by trade. About a
year ago Mr.. Stuart and Martha
Brown. daughter OF George Brown Of
Benton. were united in marriage. After
their marriage hey went to Winslow to
1--we on q farm. They lived in Waterville
for Is years. liz Fairfield. Augusta. Port
land and again In Watervilie. where Mr..
Stuart had Just completed building
house on upper College avenue. Mr..
atuart fought In the Civil war. His wife.
Who Is reported as being critically i'll:
three sons. Arthur Stuart of Waterville,
Melville stuart of Providence. X. l., and
George Stuart OF Lackawanna, N. Y:
two daughter Mrs. Irving Bennett of
Portland and Miss Frances Stuart. who
is also critically Ill at the Allen home:
a sister. Mrs. Bacon. and one brother.
Frank Stuart of Winslow. survive. The
funeral services will be held Tuesday
afternoon at . o'clock from the home
and will be private. Rev. Mr.. Phelps of
the First Baptist church will officiate.
fnterment will be at Pine Grove GEM
etery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
German =; eoplc Overjoyed
at Prospect Of Peace

Geneva. Oct. 14-By the Associa-
ted Press)-Travelers from Berlin ar
irving at Basel say the German peo-
pie are overjoyed at the prospects of
peace. It IS asserted that while
President Wilson and Chancellor
Macmillan are being eulogized by
the people the name of Emperor will
liam 10 not mentioned.
The south German newspapers. the
travellers say, ATE very sober in their
comment on tho situation. saying
that President Wilson, in accord with
the London and Paris governments.
may demard conditions which the
Central Powers win be unable to
accept.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
SCHWAD SUCCESS
IN AUTIONEER ROLE

New York, Oct. l4.-Charles NJ.
Schwab, dircctor-general of Tie Emer-
gency Fleet Corporation, assumed the
role of auctioneer today in an unprec-
edented sale" through which the aa-
ton obtained $4,000. 600 to help finance
the war.
He solicited s22.oOo.oOo with which to
build % one million dollar vessels to ca
ry soldiers, food and ammunition to
France. Within % minutes this sum had
been over-subscribed and within abo 1t
one hour the original amount asked for
had been pledged more than twice over
all to be paid in Fourth Liberty Loan
bonds The difference between the $22,-
100000 requested and the 100000 prom
Used will be devoted to the government.
needs other than shipbuilding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
Receivers for Bay State r. r.
Propose Big jump in Fares

Boston. Oct. 14-An increase in the
initial rate Of fare from six cents to
10 cents and a REIMBURSEMENT of fare
zones. was proposed by Wallace b.
Donham, receiver for the Bay State
Street Railway Company in COM
munication to the Public Service
Commission. The company asks that
the new rates become effective Nov.
10.
Under the plan as outlined by Mr..
Donham, present fare zones would
be enlarged and the suburban and in
terurban zone rates which now av-
crage from two and half to three
cents, would be increased TO five
cents. Reduced rate tickets would
be abolished and children accompan-
led by parents or guardians would be
permitted to ride free II they did not
occupy seats required for paying pas
sengers.
The present six cent rate went into
operation on April "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
Tinkhain was a farmer. Double fu-
neral services were held Saturday.

The Spanish influenza epidemic
which has been prevalent in this sec
ton has resulted in several deaths
at Lexington Plantation during the
past week. Florian Sampson. who
was staying at the Mason Luce place
where he was employed. was taken i'll
there and was moved to the Charles
Albee farm where his death occurred
Wednesday night last. An eight
year old child of Mr.. and Mrs. Ducet
Of Lexington. has also died. This is
the second child in this family to sue
cumb to pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. w. Counce are to
reside the coming winter in Thomas
ton, where Mr. Counce is to be en-
ployed in a ship yard. They have
lived for a number of years in the
Patterson Bridge section of North
Arson.
John Luce, who recently sold his
place to r. s. Parsons to be used as
a camp for his crew of men, has pur-
chased a place at North Arson. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Parsons has pur-
chased the Frazier house at divers
Mills and will move into the Luce
place in the Arson Valley section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
EXAMINATIONS
LOCAL BOARD
HELD MONDAY

The following men were examined
Monday at the local exemption board:
Accepted for regular service:
George a. Joseph. 6 Common street.
Waterville: Alehrt Poirier, 81 Edge
mont avenue. watervillc: Albert vi
que. 5s Elm street. Waterviile: Moses
r.. Cuddy, IS Green street, Waterville:
Aurolc r. Bo;duc, Is Gold street. Wa.
tervilie; Orville II. Dowst. Vienna;
Alfred J. Gouin. Is Temple court,
Watcrvilie: Arthur J. Rancourt. Up
per Main street. waterville: Wilbur
G.. Maxim, Wayne
Group n. Phillip l.. Willette, $50
College avenue. Watcrville: Edmund
T.. Perry. Revere hotel, Oakland.
Special service: Frank NJ. Terry,
d Pleasant street, Waterville: Fred
Cyr. 10 Gold street, Waterville q
Androscoggin.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
PITTSFIEL.D

Collins Morrill, was in Bangor for
the day Sunday.
Mrs. Charles o. Burns was a pas
senger on the morning train for
Rumford Monday where she was
called by the illness of a relative.
Mrs. b. L. Fitzgerald was a bust
ness caller in Waterville Monday.
Miss Dorothy Rice of Philadel-
pllia. junior supervisor of the Junior
Winter Club Chautauqua, which was
organized here last summer, arrived
in town Sunday and as soon as the
ban is off public gatherings will be-
gin work among the young people of
the town.
Alvah Wyman is reported as being
Ill with pneumonia at his home on
Hartland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15

Continued from Page Ons)

the Moose Lake and Kettle River re-
gions alone might reach 500. THESE.
with the other dead from adjoining
regions. will swell the list OF dead to
near the 1000 mark.
Improvised hospitals here. and the
permanent institutions at Duluth are
caring for thousands of more or less
injured refugees many OF whom are
in a critical condition. The froce of
rescue workers will be doubled to-
morrow. General Rhinow said up
to this time only the main roads have
been explored. 1t has been impos-
sible to search the great areas OF
farm land laid waste by the fire ana
that search is expected to result IN
the finding Of hundreds more victims
in the ruins Of their destroyed homes.
Many persons also are believed to have
been drowned in lakes In which they
took refuge from the terrific heat. think
ins the fire might pass them by. Many
refugees here IN serious condition
from exposure said they stood for hours
In ice.cold water while the flames ragged
about them.
Rural residents, refugees say. were
given but a moments warning before
the fiery hurricane swept down upon
them. A pail of smoke had hung over
the countryside for hours and major
ity believed the holocaust to be merely
the fall fires" which are annual occur
rences. When the danger became ap-
parent they .rshed into cellars or hud-
died together wherever slight depres-
sion in the ground seemed to promise
found euffocated, their bodies burned to
a crisp In a majority Of cases, ply
sicians say, death was caused by suffo-
cation and was mercifully preceded by
Inconsistencies.
Oficials in charge of relief work still
are unable to make an accurate esti-
mate Of the material damage resulting
from the fire. 1t was said, however,
that in this district alon, so square miles
has been stripped clean of timber, crops.
livestock and human habtation. No
further danger is anticipated. although
the conflagration continues in isolated
areas. Fifes south and southwest OF
Cass Lake, dri-en by high wind. were
said to be gaining tonight with the city
directly in the path of the flames. but IT
was believed efforts OF the fire fighters
would prevent the fire from attaining
serious proportions. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
Unabated in Most Sections

Washington. oct. 1.-the public
health service announced tonight
that it is now is mobilizcd for a ma
tional campaign against tho epidemic
on Spanish influenza which has sven,
the country.
While tn" epidemic continues IN.
abated in most sections of the coun.
try. the number Of new cases nj army
camps showed decrease both sun.
day and today. the total for the q
hour period ending at noon today br.
ing 1882. New eases of pneumonia
also decreased as did the number Of
deaths. Pneumonia cases Tor the two
days were 1850 and the deaths | 6ts
Since the beginning of the epidemic
in army camps. the total cases OF IN.
fuenza repodted is $50. 1000. pncu-
monia 35, fG5 and deaths 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
ATHENS
Aaron w. Drake

The funeral services for the late
Aaron w. Drake, aged SO, were held at
o'clock Sunday from his late home
on the Harmony road. Rev George
Merriam, pastor of the Bethany Baptist
church in Skowhegan ofiiciated. Mr..
Drake had been widower for several
years and five years ago, Charles X.
Drake, who lived with him and was
his only child, passed away. Since that
time. Mr.. and Mrs. Harold hatcher, Mrs.
hatcher being a granddaughter have
lived on the place and his daughter-in-
law, Mrs. Mertie Freeman Drake. has
tenderly assisted in the care of the aged
man. He had been confined to his bed
for along time and had long period Of
failing health. Mr. Drake was a men,
Der OF Athens Grange and a Spiritualist
in religious faith. Beside the daughter
in-law and the granddaughter already
referred to. another granddaughter.
Miss Thirza .Jrake, ? trained nurse OF
Skowhegan and great grandchild
Barbara Batch er, aged 2 years, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
Strict Quarantine at Lewiston

Lewiston, Me-. Oct. li.--At n meet.
ing OF the Lewiston Auburn Chapter
of the Red Cross tonight resolutions
were adopted urging the boards ~
health Of Lewiston and Auburn 10
place quarantine on all families
where symptoms accompanies
Spanish influenza are present A
committee Of four was appointed TO
look after the details OF the work and
also an emergency committee of 1--WE
named to take full charge Of the &C.
tivities OF the Red Cross in the cam
paign against influenza. Ten deaths
from influenza were reported in Lew
iston today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
Hospitals Given Over to Epidemic

Rumford. Me. Oct. ~ Business men
conferred with the selectmen this fore
noon and decided to take over the two
local hospitals for the sole care Of N
fuenza patients. the situation becoming
graver here daily. FIR. Lafiamme havtn;
offered the parochial school building
an overflow hospital. Seiectman Johh
Tardiff was authorized TO purchase
necessary beds and hospital supplies
The Sisters .. Mercy connected with
this school are giving their services At
the McCarty hospital and vita the
nurses already here cooperating vita
the district nurse. Miss Bishop. and
nurse coming from Lewiston today o.
effort will be made to relieve the si'da'
ton.
Mrs. Annie Coulombe and Mr.. Creme
OF Rumford and Polish child IN Mex
leo have did within the past a hours,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
CLUB TO INSIST ON
COMPLETE SURRENDER

Hartford. Conn. Oct. 14.---An "un-
conditional surrender club" formed
in Hartford yesterday, has former
United States Senator Morgan G..
Bulkeley as president. and Charles
Hopkins Clark OF the Hartford Cour-
ant, as secretary. The governor.
Marcus II. Holcomb, is an honorary
president. Lieutenant Governor Will
son. United States Senator George p.
Mclean and Mayor r. J. Kinseila are
other officers.
The club members advocate the
acceptance OF Germany Of no other
terms thon unconditional surrender.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
RECOVERING OF BODIES
FROM OTRANTO is
FACILITATED BY CALM

Island Of Islay, Scotland. Oct. 49,
tBy the Associated Press)--The work
of recovering bodies from the
wrecked troopship Otranto proceeded
without Inference today as the sea
was calm. Wreckage was strewn
along the coast for a distance of
three miles. There was considerable
debris still floating. and it was be-
lieved this was covering numerous
bodies, Six American survivors re-
main here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
Quarantine Lifted at Aver

Aver. Mass. oct. 1i-Annnunce.
ment was received at Camp Dcvcns
tonight from the Aver board ~
health that the quarantine declared
against soldiers OF the camp on
Sept. 10 had been lifted. This viii
have little effect on the soldiers. how.
ever. as an order has been issued pro-
hibiting the men from visiting any
of the towns surrounding the can.
Torment without special passes
Such permits are granted only for
The transaction of official business
and in cases Of special necessity.
Only two deaths were reported at
the camp today. both from pnue.
mOnia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
FRENCH TAKE
TOWN ROULERS
$500 PRISONERS

Paris. Oct. 14.-French troops cap
tured the town of Roulers in Belgian
Flanders and also $500 prisoners, ac-
cording to the official announcement
tonight. In conjunction with italian
forces the French captured and
passed beyond Sissons and south of
Serre occupied the village Of Mon
ceau Les Leups.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
Portland Woman's Answer
Movement to Celebrate
Last Day of Loan
as Pershing Day

New York, Oct. IA nation wide
movement to celebrate next Satur-
day, the last day of the. Fourth Lib
erty Loan campaign. as Pershins
Day, was advocated here tonight by
the national council CT American
patriots in kilograms to President
Wilson and the governors of all the
states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
THOUSAND NEGROES
CALLED FOR LIMITED
SERVICE IN NAVY

Washington, Oct. IA call for 1000
negroes qualified for limited service in
the navy to entrain between Oct. IS and
q for Charleston. s. c., and Norfolk
Vt. was issued today by Provost Mar
shall General Crowder. The men will
come from % states and the District Of
Columbia.
This is the first call for the naval SER
vice since the draft law was changed
to include the navy and marine corps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
Bulgarians Prosecute
Jewish and Mohammed Greeks

saionilsi. Oct. 13.-Jewish and Mo-
hammedan Greek subjects In Eastern
Macedonia suffered terribly during
the temporary Bulgarian rule Of that
country. it has been proved by in
vestigation. Most of the Jews in
Sereswer deported and many died
from hunger Mohammedans I'M
molested during the stay OF Turk
ish regiment. which garrisoned the
town for I'VE months. suffered worse
treatment after is departure for
Asia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
WATERvILLE

Word has been received here Of the
birth Of . son to Nr. and Mrs. william
J. Lanniean. Jr.. at London, England.
Mr.. LAnnisan went to Scotland about .
year ago with the lumbermen's unit
and there he met his future wife. When
the unit was lishanded Mr.. and Mrs.
Lsnnisan went to London. where he is
now stationed with q quartermaster's
corps Of an American regiment. The
little newcomer has been named Will
liam Arthur Lannigan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
G.. O. P.
ADJOURNS POLITIS.
ENDORSING DEMOCRAT

Providence, r. l.. Oct. 1.-THE Re-
publican city convention today in
Democrat, for reelection, on the
ground that during the war all pol
itics should be forgotten and men ia
miliar with the unusual conditions
should be kept in Office to handle
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
SEEK ALLIED AID
IN EASTERN RUSSIA

vladivostok. Sunday. Oct. S--tBy
the Associated Press}-An appeal to
the Allies 10 avert the loss Of Samara
and Yekaterinburg as we'll as to re-
wise the morale of the Czecho-Slovak
forces fighting in eastern Russia. has
been received at Allied headquarters.
The situation there is said to be SER
ious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
MODIFIED SPORT,
PLANNED AT HARVARD

Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 14--Plans
for modified sporting activities at
Harvard University were announced
tonight. Members Of the Student
Army Training Corps will be permit
ted to participate in football. rowing
and cross country running this fall,
with limited periods for training and
practice.
Officers of the Harvard Unit said
tonight thai games with Princeton or
Yale were improbable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15

The following awards were made al
the annual Wesserunsett Valley fair at
Athens: For the best bull and not less
than five cows or heifers less than two
years old owned by one person: Beck
with & Taylor. Athens. LIST: Charles
Leighton, Athens. I'd.
Best dairy GOVT. c. Fox & Son. list
and ID; Beckwith & Taylor, Sd. Best
dairy heifer. years old. William Leigh
ton, LIST; Charles Leighton, I'd.
Best dairy heifer. ] year OLDHAM
HUFF. list; Barker & Brown. ID: T. c.
Fox e. Son. Athens. Sd.
Best Hereford bull. Lee Foss, LIST
Nonresident breeding mare and foal.
Foxe Bros, 1st; best colt, years old.
william Roberts, list; best colt. year
old, Fox Bros, 1st, William Roberts I'd.
Stock herd-For the best bull and not
less than five cows or heifers. not less
than three years old owned by one per-
son. L. w Foss. lst.
Best heifer, years old, l.. w. Foss.
LIST.
Best heifer. ear old. L. W. Foss. list.
Best heifer calf. L. w. Foss. LIST.
Fat oxen and steers-Best pair four
years and overlook Bros. Athens. LIST
best pair of steers. years old. Fox
Bros. Athens; best pair steers. year
old. A. J.. Ward. ;st; best pair steer
calves. Lee Foss. LIST and I'd.
Working oxe~ and steers, regard being
paid to their size, likeness and genera;
appearance: Best pair four year olds
and over: A. j. Ward. Athens, list .
Charles< Buzzell. I'd; best pair year
olds. A. A. Hall. Athens. LIST.
Town team-Five pair to the team. 4
years old and over-Athens town team.
LIST consisting of J. E. Chapman, pair;
Lyman Buzzell. l pair; A. ]. Ward.
pair: Charles Buzzell. pair and Fox
Bros. pair.
Town team of steers. five pair to the
team three years old and under-Athens
town team. 1st. consisting of A. j.
Ward. 2 pair: Fox Bros. pair: A. A.
Hall. pair.
Matched oxen and steers-Best pair 4
years and over-Lyman Buzzell. LIST; J.
f. Chapman. d.
Best pair year olds. Fox Bros. lst
best pair year ODDS. A. J. Ward. 1st:
best pair steer calves, Fox Bros, 1st.
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LOCAL BOYS GO
TO u. OF M.

The following Watervtlle young men
will leave Tuesday afternoon on the 80
train for Orono. where they will take
up special training In connection with
mechanical work: Edward Richard
WEIGH. Leo Diambri. Joseph Alvah Pom
ssleau. Ray r. LAbrack. Gideon Percy
osillard. Wallace Joseph Breard. Thorn
~ BASIL Nulholland. Ernest Edward
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MASS. REPUBLICAN, A..
CONVENTION POSTPONED

Boston, Oct. H.-Postponement Of the
republican state convention until Oct
. was announced tonight BY G.or.. a
Bacon Chairman OF the state committee.
on account Of the epidemic.
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LORD READING ASKS
FOR STERN HISTTCE

London. Oct. H-"Justice 10 merciful
~heh there are extenuating circum. .
stances. but when there are NON. n h..
moves justice to be stern" said Lord
Reading. British ambassador to In.
.h''ed states. speaking in his capacity
as chief justice at luncheon to the
serbian minister. He was dealing v,,h
the present situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
SOLON

Rev. Ivan c. Thorn has arrived here
to assume the pastorate of the Meth
odist chutch and is located at the
parsonage He will also officiate at
Bingham. Mr.. Thorn came here from
Livermore where he has been pastor
Of the Methodist church. He has a
wife and three children. daughter
and two sons. Mr.. Thorn is a native
of East Pluehill, and is taking the
conference course. He will be Or
dained next spring.
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BRITAIN FIRM y
AGAINST ARMISFICE
WITHOUT GUARANTEES

London, Oct. 14-While certain de-
velopments are taking place. the Cen
trail News Agency says it learns, it
can be said that the British govern
ment will rasolutely oppose the grant
ing of any armistice to Germany I'M
less absolute guarantees, both mill
tary and naval, are forthcoming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
DAUGHTER OF GENERAL,
EDWARDS, NURSE, DIES
IN ARMY CANTONMENT

Baltimore. Nd. Oct ,A~,,..
Bessie Edwards OF w.sh,n..
daughter of Major General clarerce
Edwards. died at Camp Meadn lac,
night Of influenza. She had hs.n -
pupil nurse at the cantormart aha,.
two weeks. having entered training
after her father went to France
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
Closing Order in Illinois

Chicago, Oct. 1i.-All theatres.
moving picture shows and other
places of amusement will be closed
throughout the state Of Illinois after
tomorrow until the present epidemic
OF influenza has abated. /, was an.
nounced by state and city health au-
thorities tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
EX-AMBASSADOR PAGES
CONDITION IMPROVES

New York, Oct. 14.--Walter Hines
Page. former ambassador to Great Bri-
tain. who returned home Saturday from
England seriously i'll with heart disease.
passed comfortable night. with contin-
ued improvement in his condition. it was
stated today at the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
$4,000 FIRE
AT MACHIAS

Bangor. Me, Oct. lathe b-x mill
of the Chapman Lumber Co, at Ma
chias, was burned today. causing q
loss Of $4,000, partly insured. The
fire originated from a hot box.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-15
ACCIDENTAL DISHARGE
OF MACHINE GUN FROM
PLANE CAUSES DEATH

New York. Oct. IA machine gun
attached to an airplane in flight at
Camp Mills. accidentally went of to-
day, sending bullets among the men Of
sanitary corps. One soldier was fatal
~ wounded and two others hur! seri-
ously.