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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

occupants CT the automobile did not
the train when they were in front Of
it. From the relative location Of the
highway and the track they had been
going practically ahead Of the train,
in the same direction, from the time
the engineman saw them until they
turned to make the crossings.
There was no fault on the part
of the train crew.
This crossing is protected by a
f1agman, who was at his post when
the first section of Train No. il went
by. He saw the green signal on that
train indicating that another was fol-
lowing. While waiting for the sec
ond section he felt the necessity Of
going to the bushes at the river bank,
200 or 800 feet away. to answer a call
Of nature. No one was handy to take
his place, and he left the crossing
unprotected. He was returning when
the accident happened.
1T appears from his statement that
he frequently has to leave for this
purpose and that he does so with
out leaving a SUBS itute whenever it
is not convenient to find one. This
is absolutely ineAcusable. II he has
found his condition to be such that
he cannot postpone the calls when no
one is around to take his place, he
should have surrendered his duties
at the crossing to some more de-
pendable man. He should not be re-
tanned. Whatever may have been the
fault Of the occupants Of the auto
mobile in failing to see the train be-
fore going upon the track, it offers no
excuse for the negligence Of the flag
man. He is employed to protect the
public from such situations"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
STATE OF MAINE
CHRISTMAS TRADE

The Maine Committee on Public
Safety of which Harold M. Sewall Of
Bath is the chairman. has sent out a
bulletin saying that the executive
committee. on representation of deal
ers from all over the State that their
goods had been bought and were al
ready in stock for Christmas, deter
mined that action on the part of the
committee in restricting such sales
was inexpedient.
Since then the largest dealers and
manufacturers Of Christmas gifts
from all over the country have met in
conference and have come to an
agreement which we are requested to
publish" says the bulletin.
They have agreed not to increase
their working force by reason of the
holiday business over the average
force employed by them during the
year. and not to increase the working
hours of their force during the
Christmas season. They also agree
to use their utmost efforts to confine
Christmas giving, except for young
children, to useful articles and to
spread the period for holiday pur-
chases over the months of October,
7 November and December. In order
to relieve the transportation facili-
ties of the country from congestion
in the latter half of December which
would be so hurtful to the interests
of the nation that it cannot be per-
mitted, the retail interests represent
ed at this hearing have agreed to re-
strict deliveries and to induce their
customers to carry their own pack
ages wherever possible
The Council Of National Defense
will cooperate in carrying out the
| suggested measures. 1t looks to or
ganized business bodies of every ma
ture and throughout the country ac-
lively to join in the movement as
providing means whereby that CO.
| operation between the government
and the people can be had which
alone will permit the continuance of
| holiday business in such form, on
such scale, and by such methods as
arc consistent with the national well
fare. This announcement is definite
iy conditioned upon loyal and thor
ough cooperation in spirit and in let
ter on the part Of sellers and buyers
throughout the country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
Boards of Instruction

Provost Marshal General Crowder has
notified Adjutant General George Mel
Presson, the provost marsha, of Maine
that he will send special representa-
tive-W E. Fenro of New York-to
Maine to be here on Monday. Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 16, H.
IS and 10, to confer with local board
members and members of the newly or
ganized boards of instruction regarding
the work Of the latter boards.
The Importance of this work is being
war department and by the draft Off
Gals in the country. Maine now has 9
boards of instruction and it is the plan
to organize other boards in the centers
where selected men may be reached.
General Presson has endeavored to re-
lieve the local boards. already hard
worked. of as much time and care as
ization and direction of the boards Of
instruction. Notices and pamphlets are
being sent directly to the several men,
Ners. The success of the whole plan
he says, however, requires the contact
and cooperation of the local boards.
The boards of instruction members are
therefore to have access to all files
for information concerning Glass men
and men will be called for examination
and induction a little earlier to give an
hour or even less for instruction.
Conditions and needs of territory will
be considered with a view of appoint
ing other boards Of instruction in CEN
ters where selected men may be gather
ed If members OF board of instruc-
ton are resident in different towns, each
member may become a nucleus or chair
man of hoard in his locality
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
FLAGMAN AT FAULT
IN WINSLOW ACCIDENT

The Public Utilities Commission
has rendered it's d. ,'sion in the mat
ter of the accident at Winslow. Aug.
80 last, which resulted in the death
Of George T. Jones, aged 43 years. of
North Fairfield, who was struck by
the locomotive of Maine Central pas
senger train second No. IL, Portland
to Waterville, on the Backyard
crossing, Bay street, IA miles east OF
Winslow station, at 4.16 P. NJ, Aug.
80, 1918, receiving injuries from
which he died within a few minutes.
His wife, who was riding with him IN
a Ford automobile, and was operat-
ing the car, was injured.
1.-THE train was going 25 to 80 miles
an hour. The whistle had :een
blown and the automatic bell was
ringing.
"The automobile was travelling
towards Waterville. Bay street runs
nearly parallel with the railroad
track unite close to it, on the south
side railroad directions. for some dis
lance west Of the crossing. Tnere Is
a clear view Of tie track from the
street for 600 or 700 feet west of the
crossing. after passing dWeillhg
bouse which is between the road ana
the railroad. When almost TO tne
crossing the highway makes turn
Of about As degrees. going over inc
track at grade and swinging PACK
nearly parallel with the track on '"'
north side. 90, 40
when within 200 or Soo 1eet Oh 'ne
crossing the engineman aw me a. 49,
tomobile approaching ana gave ,ne e
warning blasts with. his whistle' ars liz
throwing his air into emergency
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

The superintendent and matron are
Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Stetson. salary,
$500 per annum; experience four
years.
The almshouse is not used as a
house Of correction. Tramps are
not fed nor lodged.
The cleanliness is excellent and re-
pair is good. The furniture is suf-
flcient and beds and bedding clean.
The sanitation is good and for the
care Of food supplies they have a
large, clean, airy pantry.
The facilities for the care of sick
or separate care of infectious dis
eases is one large, light, isolated
room.
The inmates do the light chores.
improvements since the previous
inspection. there have been seven
rooms papered and painted. three
floors painted and new fence.
Inmates present-Adults, males
over 60, one. He seems happy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
BALLOTS WERE FOLDED
TOGETHER SAYS CLERK
OF WARD 2, AUBURN

An official of Ward two. Auburn,
about which ward rumors have been
circulated concerning the recent e'ec-
ton, says that several ballots were
passed out in his ward which proved
to be two ballots folded together. ap
parently as they came from the
printer There was no intimation
that this had been deliberately done
to defraud, but was taken as an er
ror in folding the ballots. After two
or three had been discovered, the
ballots were all examined as they
were passed out TO mako sure that
only one was handed to voter, This
official. who has been away since
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

Monday, at the fairs, had heard moth
ing Of any suspicious of his ward.
1t is said that such errors were not
uncommon in other wards of the city,
but it would be Il far cry to attempt
to make fraudulent intent of it.
Dozens Of men politically interested
from both cities went to Augusta
Friday morning to be in at the re-
count and whatever else might trans
pre.
Ore Auburn man says: 1T is not
impossible that the investigators will
find that a bunch of ballots was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
10 to 81 to Be First Called

Under the authority Of the Act of
Congress approved Aug. 81, 1913, the
President directs that in calling and
drafting for military service the per
sons who register Sept. II, 1918, or at
any time thereafter in pursuance Of
the proclamation by the President
dated Aug. 81. 1918, only registrants
who on Sept. II, 1918. shall have at
tanned their 10Th birthday and who
shall not have attained their 37th
birthday shall be called for exami-
nation and drafted for military SER
vice until further orders. In accord
ance with Section 80, Selective Ser
vice Regulations, a day will hereaf-
ter be designated by the provost
marshal general when the mailing Of
missionaries shall commence and
instruction will then prescribe the
time within which luestonnares shall
be mailed by Local Boards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

counted twice. II has happened b
fore, and will happen again, but tn
is a thing that may kick either wa
The Democrats have nothing to 10
and everything to gain. If il tur
out that a bunch of Republican h
lots were counted twice. 1t N
make some difference in favor Of !
Democrats, while if they find that
bunch of Democratic ballots We
counted twice. at least they are
worse off than they were before
Lewiston Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
Probably No Federal
Tax on Liberty Bonds
House Acts on Bill Friday

Washington, Sept. 13--The admin
istration measure designed to slim
ulate the sale of Liberty Bonds by
making large amount Of them held
by individuals and corporations free
from Federal taxation. was passed
tonight by the House without a dis
sentinG vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
INSPECTION OF HALO
WELL CITY FARM

The following is the report fled
with the Governor and Council by
the State Board Of Charities and
Corrections of the last inspection of
the Hallowell' City farm:
The almshouse is not used as a
house of correction. Tramps are not
fed or lodged.
Cleanliness-Extrem clean. Re-
pair-Good, save walls need painting.
Furniture - Sufficient. Beds and
bedding-In fair condition. some
need to be replenished. Bed cover
ings. quilts-Blankets are preferable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
New CORPORATIONS

The following new corporations or
ganized under the laws of Maine.
have had their articles of incorpora-
ton approved by the office of the at
torney general:
Camp Yukon, organized Sept. at
Portland. The corporation is located
in Winthrop, Me. Capital stock,
$4,000; all common: nothing paid
;n.-par value. 500; shares sub
scribed, T., President, Il. l.. Johnson
Portland; treasurer E. Connor' Port
land; clerk, H. r. Mansur. Portiano'
director, R. L. Johnson f. Common
and A. B. Farnham, all OF Portland
Purposes. general business o. sum-
- camps. Approved Sept 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
Nomination by Governor

The following nomination was made
Friday by Governor Carl E. Milliken
and posted at the executive department
under date of Sept. 49,
County Examiner of Insare Convicts--
DR.. NJ. c. Brown of Dover, vice DR.. H.
C. Hall. resigned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
Penalty Of Lying

oedentary work" said the college
lecture, tends to lessen the endur
ance"
IN other words" butted in the
smart student. the more one sits the
less one can stand"
exactly" retorted the lecturer.
nu II one lies great deal ones
~. Is lost completely."-Londou
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
Draft Rulings

The following Selective Service or
Draft rulings have been received by
Adjutant General George Mel. Pres
son, the provost marshal of Maine.
from Provost Marshal General f. H.
CrOWder of Washington:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

certificates of organization of this
company not having been filed until
June 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14

Chairman Littlefield has also rem
dered a decision lin the case Of
Charles S. Hall versus NJ. l.. Getchell
Co. both of Monmouth, and the EN-
ployers' Liability Assurance Corpora
ton. insurers, Diminishing the prayer
of the petitioner.
The petitioner received an injury
April 16, 1917, which necessitated
amputation of the second and fourth
fingers of the left hand The first
and third fingers were also injured,
piece of bone being removed from
the first finger. the first joint be-
coming ankylosed and the nerve sup
ply and circulation being partially
impaired. The nerves or muscles Of
the third finger were injured to the
extent that the finger cannot be
fully extended
The decision states that the petit
toner was earning an average week
ly wage exceeding the average week.
ly wage received at the time of the
injury and is not entitled to further
compensation under the act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-14
Industrial Accidents

Eben +. Littlefield, the chairman of
the Maine Industrial Commission,
has rendered a decision in the case of
Patrick c. Ford versus the Deering-
Winslow Co., both Of Portland, and
the Frankfort General Insurance Co..
insurers, ordering that the respon-
dent pay to Patrick c. Ford a weekly
compensation of 1898 per week, be-
ginning as of March 90. 1918, and
continuing throughout the period Of
disability.
Mr.. Ford prayed for an award of
$40 per week during disability as
compensation for an injury received
March ., 1918, which resulted in a
Potts fracture.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-25
Memorial Monument.

A few weeks ago we suggested that
a fund be raised for the purpose Of
purchasing and erecting monument
to the memory of the Adair county
soldiers who lost their lives In the
war. Atthat time we did not sug-
gest plan for raising the necessary
funds, but we have one now, and we
believe that it would work and no
donor would hardly feel the loss of
the amount he would pay. 1t is this,
the plan having been given by the
News.Journal, Campbellsville;
Let an organization he formed in
each school district of the county, a
Chairman appointed, and he to ap-
point committee to solicit finds
After the entire county has been can
vassed, name day to meet in Colum.
bia, figure on the amount raised. In
this way we believe the money would
be easily secured. But few persons
would refuse to give something for
this noble purpose-a monument for
our heroic dead. If this suggestion
meets the approval of others, say so
through the News and let the work
of raising the funds commence.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-25
The New And The Old.

1t will not be many years until the
city cemetery will have to be enlarg-
ed. The addition that was purchased
from MIR. Brack Massie, is fast being
taken, hence more ground will have to
be bought. By the way, we venture
the assertion that there are but few
people in Columbia who know where
the first cemetesy of the town was 10.
Gated. 1t was on the hill beyond
where Mr.. Geo. A. Smith now lives.
The writer remembers when many of
the headstones could be plainly read.
Thirty years or more ago it was plow-
ed over and the ground put in Guilt
walton, and today there is not sign
of a grave to be seen on the plot, and
we doubt If there is single person
who lives in Columbia now, who can
name any of the departed whose bones
rest in this old grave gard.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-25

Married at the home of the brides
father, Mr.. B. NJ. Callison, Wednesday
Dec. 18, 1918 at $3.50 p. m. his second
daughter. Miss Pink Elizabeth to Mr.
Ruel T. Page.
The bride was beautifully gowned
In Pekin blue messaline, the groom
wore the conventional black.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bride and groom with a few special
friends went to the home of the grooms
father, Mr.. &c. Page, where a bounti.
full supper was served.
The happy couple left on Thursday
for a short visit to Louisville, India.
napolis, and La Fayette, where they
will make their future home.
This popular and deserving couple
will be greatly missed by their many
friends In this community.
The Rev. w. S. Dudgeon uncle Of
the bride officiated. They received
many beautiful and useful presents.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-25
Program.

Sunday evening Jan. Sat the Christ
ian Church.-Devotional led by Rev.
Elmer Ashby, Address by B. T. Wat
son, Thanksgiving and Humiliation.
Monday evening at the Baptist
church-Devotional led by Horace
Jeffries, Address by r. V. Bennett,
The Hand of God as seen in the Great
victory.
Tuesday evening at the Methodist
church-Devotional led by f. II. Dur
ham, Address by II. G. Baker, Tha
Problems of Reconstruction.
Wednesday night Jan. 8, Presbyter-
ian church-Devotional led by Junius
Hancock, Address by z. T Williams,
Lessons from the War and Their Con-
tribution 10 Christian Unity.
Thursday night Jan. 9, Christian
Church-Devotional led by f. J. Bar
ger, Address by s. G. Shelly, Present
day Missionary Opportunities.
Friday evening Jan. 10, Baptist
church-Devotional led by A. 4. Wire.
Symposium, the Family, Schools, Pro-
hibitiou, Their part in the Recon-
struction. Schools and Colleges, r. r.
Moss. Home and Families, f. ]. Bar
ger. Worldwide Prohibition, BIT. Wat
son,
The meetings to begin at 7 o'clock
each evening.
Special request for all the singers in
the town to furnish music for all the
meetings with Quartette for each
meeting and an occasional Solo.
Should the "Ban" not be lifted By
time announced the time will be de-
fered until the Ban is lifted, and fur
Their announcement will be made.
Ministerial Association.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-25
Cane Valley Items.

Mr.. ]. G. Sublett was up from the
Valley few days ago and from HIM
we gather the following happenir rs
about his town:
Jas. L Vaughan and Josh Johnston,
who we're IN the army, have been dis
charged and are now at home. Also
Bob Hancock.
W. R. Hutchinson has bought of c.
r. Dudgeon the latter's brick resi-.
dence, on Main street, and has re-.
moved to it. Mr.. Hutchinson sold his
place to RolIin Todd, of Taylor coun.
ty, who has removed to it. There are
seventeen acres in the tract. Mr..
Todd's father, j. P. Todd, will reside
with him
Squire w. E. Hancock fell from a
wagon few days ago, fracturing sew
eral ribs and has been confined to his
room since.
Archy Workman sold his personal
property a few days ago and will re.
move to Mississippi and farm with
r. K. Young, who left for that State
ten days ago.
The sale of Junius Darlington, de.
ceased, drew very good crowd and
everything sold we'll.
Frank Buchanan sold his farm to
Robt. Logan, who lives near Colum.
bia for $500. He then went to Mel.
son county and bought a $4,000 farm
and has removed to it. Mr.. Logan
will be given possession of his farm
the first of January.
Farmers are about through gather
ing corn and stripping tobacco.
MeSsrs. S G.. Banks and A. Fl,
Judd, the two oldest men in Cane
Valley, are able to be about, but they
are quite feeble. They have botf
passed their four score years.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-25
Mclean Bros.

Copenhagen, Wednesday, Dec. Is
(by A. P.)-The killing of Lieut., Co.
heeny, an American airman, in the
German prison camp at Stralsund De.
cember 5 is reported by three British
officers who have arrived here. The
American Lieutenant, the officers say,
went outside the barbed wire for a
moment and the German guards fired
three times at him. Lieut.. Coheeny
was killed by a bullet through the
chest. A British officer was seriously
wounded by the shots. The guards
refused to allow Coheeny's comrades
to remove his body.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-25

Mr.. r. E. Tandy has returned from
prospecting tour to Indiana where
he went with view of buying farm.
He found number of desirable tracts
Of land, but he did not close a deal.
He thinks, however, that he will, and
that in few weeks he will have all
his arrangements perfected for leav-
ing Adair county. "Dick," as he is
Familiarity called, has many friends
throughout this county, who will re.
greet to see him and his family take
their departure.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-25
Christmas things.

We desire to extend our grateful
thanks to all the patrons Of The News
for their steadfast friendship. The
paper will soon be twenty-five years
old, and many who started with the
first issue have not missed a copy, re
newing promptly at the end of each
year. Such friendship is to be ap-
preciated, and in the future the pub
Usher will endeavor to merit con-
tinuance of the loyal support the pub
LEGATION has received from the good
people of Adair and adjoining counties
and its many friends in the Western
States, men who have gone out from
this section of Kentucky.
Persons who in time past made their
home in this section appreciate The
News because it tells weekly of the
happenings in their old home county.
When a couple marries The News re-
cords it, and when new baby comes
to bless the home, the date of its birth
and the name given it, is told through
the News If death comes to home
The News is the first paper to convey
the sad intelligence to surviving rela-
tives and friends
In fact this paper gives to its read.
ers everything worth publishing, and
to keep in touch with all events that
occur in this and adjoining counties,
IL you are not a subscriber, send in
your subscription, one dollar and fifty
cents per year.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-25

On Saturday, Jan. 4th, 1919, at
Montpelier, KY, I will offer for sale
10 acres OF land, portion of thelLuth-
or Williams, farm, has a good house, q
good well, plenty of stock water, IL
acres OF wheat, Is acres woods, all un-
der good fence, all the cleared land in
grass but 10 acres. Also one pair of
good work mules, Is hands. Come
see the property. Will sell privately,
but if sold privately will send out no.
tices. Terms made known on day OF
sale. Anyone wishing so buy 1 will
sell the whole farm also stock of goods.
A. G. Coffey, Montpelier, KY.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-25

Mr.. John Huddleston, of Clinton
county, was here Tuesday, en- route to
Bowling Green. While here he spoke
of Champ Furgerson, the noted guer'
rilla; said that he knew him well and
that he had good traits as we'll as bad
ones. He also said that Champ had a
sister, very old woman, yet living on
the Huddleston old homestead in
Clinton county. 1t will be remember.
ed that Champ was hanged at Nash.
vile in 1862 or SO for murder.
The Adair County news., 1918-12-25

We have useful and ornament
al Christmas gifts for the old,
young and middle aged, including:
Dolls, Stuffed animals, lamps, mir.
rors, horses and carts, books,
house slippers, hosiery, neckwear,
handkerchiefs, comb and brush
sets, &c. Also upholstered and
plain rockers, curtains, rugs, and
Oilcloths. We have a line of toll.
ct articles, and many other items
too numerous to mention. Cal
and see us when making your
purchases, your patronage will be
appreciated.