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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22
$4,000 Fire At
Greenville junction

Greenville Junction. Nc, Feb. 2l.-
The largest building at Greenville
Junction was totally destroyed by
fire Friday morning with a loss Of
about 5000 dollars. The building
was Of three stories. the lower floor
being occupied by p. NJ. Ward as a
drug and confectionery store and the
two upper stories by Harold f. Met
calf as a dwelling. 1t is thought
that the fire started around the fur
mace.
1t was discovered by the family
who were caring for the children Of
Mr.. Metcalf. he being absent from
home. at about 1890 O'Clock Thursday
night. The occupants escaped in
their night clothes and are being
cared for by the Y. NJ. c. a. 1t was
impossible to estimate Mr.. Metcalfs
loss or whether any part of the loss is
covered by insurance. That the 9TH
er buildings were saved is largely due
to the good water pressure available.
Mr.. Metca,f and wife were in Port
land with his parents. Senator and
Mrs. Metcalf. The children, four in
number. Oldest IL years, were al home
in charge OF married couple.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22
Heads York Tenp'ars

Edward II. Emery 4 Sanford vas
chosen district chief t~mplar Of York
d,stric- lodga !. Q. 6. t. a; meet
ing held in kenncblnk Wednesday
and the other officers elected we're:
District councillor, ". +. Berry Of
kannehunk: district VICE tomplar,
Bernice Goldthnaite Of South B.dde-
ford: distr.c, superintendent OF iuyc
nile work. M J. Z. Pollard Of Ken
nebunh. district secretary. Lacy
Hutchins If henreburh; district
treasurer. Fannie Durel OF Nenne-
bunk: district electoral surerintend-
er.t. Alice Elliott II Blddeford Pool;
district chaplain. Hattie I.obbins of
Bfddetcrd Pool: past district chief
tenplar, Frank L. Donnell o. kittery:
district deputy. 4. q. Lyons Of OLD
Orchard: representative TO the grand
lodge. Mrs. J. T. Pollard, alternate,
George Staples OF Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22
MADISON
Lieut.. Mcdonald to Enter
Regular Army with Present
COmmiSSion-PerSonalS

Lieutenant Guy P. Mcdonald ar
rived iii Madison Friday forenoon
fer few days furloush. Lieut. Nc
Donald enlisted III Company ( Of
tire OLD Ind Maine Regiment, He
received an appointment, TO Platts-
burg training camp and won
ileutenant's commission in tie sum-
nler of 1917. Since that time he has
beer stationed at Camp Devens,
Lieut. Mcdonald recently success
fully passed his examination for
the regular army and will soon be
transferred r. the regular service
Nth tie same commission which he
now holds.
Sergeant Elisha Knox. arrived in
town THURSDAY - visit his brothers.
Moses H. and George Knox Mr..
Knox is former we'll known Nadi
son man. He vas called TO the
colo-s about year ago and wenc %
France with Z regiment Of engineers.
He landed AZ Newport News a few
DAYS aga and came direct u Madi-
son from that place. having re-
-eired rs discharge.
Miss Ies;a Carl. who has been
e,.,p.ove! IN government Office IN
Washington. 4. {. for ire past Re"
months. -as returned % her home
:, his village.
4 meeting Of Rainbow Branch q
the International sunshine Society
vas held Friday afternoon az the
residence Q. Mrs. .. L. McCo!!or g.
Head street, :,
Mrs James Spence returned
-.:ursd2y :.:g., from a few days
business ,-lp 20 Boston and vicinity.
Mrs. Evan L. Tiakaan. who re-
Gently underwent surgical opera,
,:cn IN a Portland hospital. returned
% her home in Madison tie first OF
ne week
,ir. ard Mrs James Mahahy have
been made happy recently by the
arrival g q hahv son, this peiAs
,re:r sixteenth chiid.
i T McNaughi II Franklin. =
II. arrived in ,owr FRIDAY forenoon
:, business connected with tne
Madison Motor e." Mr McNauS I
va formerly a resident = tbs Nll-
,a-e .or a nu1nbe~ 4 Years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22
ALBION

Mrs. L. r. Cannon and Miss
Phyllis Smiley returned Monday from
visit with friends in Boston.
Alfred Hussey from Brunswick Wis.
tied his mother last week who is
passing the winter with her grand
daughter, Mrs. Everett Wing.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. Wing went to
East Fassalboro Sunday 10 attend the
funeral of Mrs. Emily Starrett.
Miss Helen Wentworth was called
to Rockland last week by tho death
Of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
Weston Amcs.
Harvey Doe Of Weeks Mills was the
guest Of friends in town last Sunday.
Floyd Abbott and Alfred Cannon
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Besse in
Clinton Sunday
Lloyd Meader and Louise Stratton
visited al the homo of their uncle.
Ora Meader in Watervillc Saturday
and Sunday
Miss Ruth Could was the guest of
friends in Fairfield Saturday and
Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs George Senne.t arc
receiving congratulations upon tho
arrival of a son
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22
Right Thumb Pulled Out

Napoleon Eoi. who lives on Green
street. Biddcford, lost a thumb and
vas otherwise seriously injured in a
peculiar manner al the Trull hospital
Wednesday,. Poi was assisting in fill
ing the hospital ice house and in ad-
justing cake Of ice to be raised his
right thumb was caught by the
torgs and he was pulled Up distance
" - feet. when MS thumb was re-
!.ased and he fell screaming TO the
groun3. Al examination revealed
that the thumb had been pulled out
q The joint at the hand and with i.
came tendons that were broken off
near the elbow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22
BOWDOIN

Mrs Joseph Byras OF Portland was
calling on Sir. and Mrs. Andrew Byras
and Mrs. Viola Grover sunday.
Danie! Coons is on the sick list
TIE Red Cross entertainment that was
was we'll attended.
NORTH-Capt. Wn. Top2an. lately
returned from overseas service. and
his sister, Miss Edith Toppan. who
have been guests at the home OF their
uncle. w. B. iIervey, for several weeks,
! have returned 10 their home in New
buryport. Mass.
Master Ernest Pur;rgIon ot L:tchdeld
is staying for while with his grand
parents MI and Mrs W. A. Pratt
Alfred Collins, lately released from
military service at Camp Devens. who
has been visiting his mother, Mrs
George Boiduc. returned this week to
his home in Lewiston.
Lee Wright has arrived home from
Stratton. where ne had been working
il the woods.
Miss Grace Coskery. who has been
working in a shoe shop in Haverhii..
Mass. has returned to her home in
Bowdoin.
Charles Eideout recently visited his
sister, Mrs. Lawrence Adams. in Itch
field.
Beatrice. the little daughter OF Len.
bronchial pneumonia. and is a.,en6e,
by Dr. Burr OF Lisbon Falls.
Local soldiers recently released troD,
service are Herman Wright from Camp
West Point. Kentucky, and Edmund
Tsrr. from overseas service.
George Hickey was recently bust
ness visitor in Lewiston.
A son. Percy Levi. was born Monday
morning. Feb. Il. to Mr.. and Mrs.
Percy Smith.
Lloyd Eadeau, who has employment
in Stratton. recently passed a few days
at the home Of Herman Wright. return
ing on Tuesday.
Mrs. Maud Purinston Of LitchGeld re-
Gently visited her mother. Mrs. ". A.
Pratt.
Mrs. Susie Small is visiting Mrs.
Frances Huntington in Litchheld.
VIM. Rideout is working for the Car
rigan Brothers hauling lumber.
Mrs. Eliza beth Morgan is assisting n
the household OF Percy Smith.
baby girl was born Tuesday morn.
ing. Feb. IS TO Mr.. and Mrs W. "
Stewart.
Several teams from this place have
gone to Richmond for work on the ice
fields
George Allen recently captured four
raccoons. selling the hides in Lewiston
at IS apiece.
Dr. Weber Of Lewiston was a pro.
fessionai visitor in Bowdoin on Mon
day.
Edmund Tarr is visiting his sister.
Mrs. Garfield Mitchell in Sabattus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22
NEWPORT

TIE Crior Grange held It's monthly
meeting with Sebasticook Grange on
Wednesday, Feb. 18Th \ large num-
Der were present there being guests
from S.etson Eartland. s.. Adams.
Ia,:ry-a. RIPLEY. East Newport and
Plymouth Oranges. Owing TO ILL
ness and ether unavoidable asons,
j. VAS Impossible 70 carry cut the
program arranged for. but the num-
be-s given were very pleasing and
credit 70 those who so kindly Allied up
the gaps in the program. The pro-
gram consisted Of: Address Of We'll
come which was given by Mrs. Clara
Libby. responded 70 b. Arthur Blais-
dell Of Corinna. who ias lately re-
ceivet honorable discharge from the
7. s A service; reading By Mrs.
Florice Plunrer: reading by Mrs.
Blanche Folsom entitled Number
Thirteen in American History" ques-
ton. What changes are necessary TO
bring about permanent Agricultural
prosperity" responded 10 by W. \.
Blaisdell Of Palmyra. z. f. Ireland Of
Comma and several others: vocal
solo BY MISC Wis Glidden. At the
close Of the forenoon program dinner
was served in the Banquet Hall to
about two hundred persons. The aft
ernoon program consisted Of: Singing
Star Spangled Banner" by Grange:
reading BY Hattie Emerson Of St.
Adams. which was highly appreciated
and cheered SO vigorously that Mrs
Emerson kindly gave an encore; vocal
solo by Miss Thelma Moore. which
was much enjoyed and which Miss
Moore followed by an encore: address
BY Prof. Simmons Of University Of
Maine. who gave most interesting
and instructive talk on agricultural
matters not forgetting to show that
the farmer has proved his loyalty in
the past crisis. but that his effort is
still needed 70 hold up the sta, dard Of
America and Liberty; vocal solo by
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brown Of Pitts
field. which vas much appreciated:
closing numSc" song. God Be With
| You Till We Meet Again." The next
meeting Of Union Grange will be
held with Eastville Grange on March
18th.
James Bartholoman Of Boston was
in Newport Thursday and Friday in
stalling an electric blower in connec-
ton with the organ in the Methodist
Episcopal church. On Friday eve
ming at 100 O'Clock there will be a
short program to test out the worl, Of
the blower. This is being installed at
the expense Of the Ladies' Aid. and il
is expected will be much appreciated
by the NJ. f. Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22
W!NSL0W

Mrs. Scott Drumnlond has received
word her nephew. Leon q. McSally
of Burnham. who sailed for overseas
last September and has been in the
hospital since Oct. 81. has returned
to Camp Merritt. \. J. Mr.. McNaliy
enlisted in the Burleigh Battery and
was transferred to the l0ist Trench
Mortar Battery of the 2sth Division.
Miss Ruth Drunlmond. after visit
with her aunt. Mrs. WaNen York. Ut
North Bangor, returned home Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Chenevert
have recently received box of
souvenirs from their son. Sergt. Ed
ward Chenevert. Among them are
pieces Of French and German money.
a vase made from a she'll. German
officers helmet. German pipe and
many other souvenirs.
Mrs Mary Graves and Mrs. Emma
Fithers Of Gardiner are guests OF
Mrs. Henry Fish, Benton avenue.
Fifteen Of the H. & ". girls held
a supper "Wednesday evening at the
Taconnet Club house. Bowling and
dancing followed.
Augustus Howe. Edward Smith.
Irving Meserve and Walter Gilgarde,
who are employed by the Elias Her
sey Footing Co. of Portland. after a
few days work at Madison. have re-
turned to town. where they have en-
ployment for awhile.
Scott Drummord recently shot a
large gray owl that measured 81
inches from tip to tip.
Parker Patterson. a student at the
L. of NJ. arrived Friday evening to
pass the weekend at the home Of
his parents on Bay street.
Edwin McCaslir, while cutting
wood. had the misfortune to cut his
foot quite badly.
Mrs. Roy Delano and children are
confined to their home on Clinton
avenue by illness.
Sunday services at the Congrega-
tional church: At the morning SER
vice it is expected one Of the speak
ers from the annual State conven-
ton OF the Young Peoples Christian
Endeavcr Societ. held at Waterville
will be present and speak at 1880
A. Nj: sunday school at 11.4o 4.
VI. On account OF the convention, the
Christian Endeavor meeting Sunday
evening will doubtless be omitted.
Sunday services at the East Wins
low Baptist church: Sunday school
at $50 ?. NJ. preaching at go P. NJ.
by he pastor. Rev W. +. Brown.
Miss Dallas Booker. librarian at
the Taconnei Club house. has been
guest of Gardiner relatives. Miss
Cleo Williams substituted at the Ii
brary. during Miss Bookers absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22
HOXIE
Charles Priest.

One If our Oldest citizens, Charles
Priest. passed away at his home Sun
DAY. Feb. Is. after a long. lingering
illness, covering a period Of several
Years, He was very patient and
cheerful through his long illness and
being Of a sympathetic disposition he
won many friends. He is survived
by his wife, two sons. Pearl Of Scion
and Fred of Skowhe.an and one
daughter. Mrs. Addie hurry of Wa
terville: five grandchildren and two
brothers. Alvin and Leander. Funeral
services were held at the family homo
Inesdsy at 10 O'Clock InterIrent
was at Norridgewock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22
Public Utilities

The Public Utilities Commission
has issued an orde: that the block
signal d, present in use in connec-
ton with the operation ot tbs Lewis
ION. augusta &; Wa.ervilie Street
Railway upon the tracks Of the Wa
terville. Fairfield d Oakland Railway
be continued: that the Waterville.
Fairfield & Oakland Railway shall!
maintain such signal. the expense
thereof 10 be divided in the proper
ton Ct IS per cent, to the Lewiston.
Augusta & Waterville Street Railway
ard IS per cent. to the Waterville,
Fairfield s. Oakland Railway.
The signal was ordered installed BY
the commission in April. 1917. after a
collision between car of each road
in which both were damaged. The
roads disagreed as TO the expense
ard the commission were asked 70
settle the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22
W. 8. Pinkerton Of Danforth

William S. Pinkerton who has re-
Gently been living in Orono. passed
away at the home Of his sister, Mrs,
Even Jenkins in Danforth. Feb. IS.
Mr.. Pinkerton was forty-o years Of
age and lived nearly all his life. until
the last three years in Danforth. His
many friends in North Whitefield and
Richmond will be panied to hear Of
his demise. He is survived by wife
and little son. four years old. also by
his father. three brothers and six sis
tiers. Bangor papers please copy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22
Wednesday. Feb. 26
Dept. Of Agriculture

Commissioner Roberts of the De-
partment Of Agriculture will speak
before North Auburn Grange on
Saturday, February %, on Farm
Problems as affected by the war He
will speak before East kennebec
Pomona at Clinton on Tuesday,
February -. on the same subject.
Also he will speak at the Maine
Fruit Growers Convention at Au-
burn on Wednesday. February &C.
Major Z. Z. Philbrook Of the De-
partment will speak at the latter
convention on Tuesday. on Gypsy
Moth Work.
r. s. Adams Of the Bureau Of
Markets. assisted in the organiza-
ton of Farmers Union at Etna.
February 18th, and Of Milk Pro-
ducers Union at Coopers Mills on
Feb. IL.
The members Of Cobbossee Grange.
West Gardiner did stunt at
figuring on crop production when
they held an all-day meeting Tues
day, Feb. Is, c. NJ. White Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22
DEXTER
Seth 6essey

Seth Bessey Ct this town. we'll
known IN this section Of Maine as a
farmer and lumbermaa. died early
Friday morning at his home on up
per Maple street where he has been
N failing health for several months.
Mr.. Bessey has been practically a
lifelong resident Of this town and for
several years has conducted lumber
ing operations in the Moosehead lake
region. He was olso, a, one time. ex-
tens.veiy engaged in farming in this
town.
He is survived b. widow and by
TWO sons. Edwin Bessey. Maynard
BeSseE. and BY TWO daughters. Mrs.
Harry ". Drawn and Miss Helen Bes-
sey. Funeral services will be con-
Quoted Surday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22
$500 Fire at Brunswick

Hotel Eagle at Brunswick was
damaged about $500 worth by fire
Thursday noon. This started on the
roof, caused by sparks from the chin i.
ney. II burned out two rooms on the
fourth floor, before being extin-
guished. It required much water to
drown the fire in the attic and this
water soaked through all four floors.
badly damaging a dozen sleeping
rooms. as we'll as both kitchen and
dining room. The firemen made
quick response. but were Handicapped
by the lack Of ladders to reach the
roof Considerable of the time they
were forced TO fight the fire from the
ground and. owing to the wind the
streams Of water were badly scattered
having little effect until played from
the roof. The loss is covered by in
Surance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22
BOWDOINHAM

NORTH-The River Road Club will &c
entertained at the home Of E. G. Pert
on Saturday evening. Feb. -
Miss N. A. Little of Gardiner is a
K. Powers.
Lena Hill has returned from Bath.
where she visited her sister. Mrs Del
ma Bates.
Mrs. Mary Hatch has sold all her
cows.
Albert White was a recent business
visitor in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22

Friends Of Soret William a. keyte
viii be interested to learn that he is
located az Cobienz. Germany. as d
member Of ~. X. seth Pioneer In
fantry. the Mlliken regiment. which
is occupying large German fort that
vas used as one Of the dcfeuses Of
the Rhine territory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22
=. II A. NJ, Tuesday. Feb. 25

Department Of Agriculture talked on
seed improvement and under ques-
t,ors from the members figures were
used - prove TIE actual cash re-
turns from the Use Of plump vel
developed seeds. Cash gains Of
$3.50 per acre OF potatoes ana SIS %
on tie ca: crop were shown 70 be
easily possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22

The annua! convention % the Maine
Frul, Growers Association viii Re
reid a, Auburn hail a, Auburn Tuesday
and Wednesday. Feb. s and D. II il
expected tina, this viii De one OF the
rest conventions ever held in this STATE.
there icing several timely lectures as
ma be seen b. the program. The pro
roscd apple packing law Will also oe
brought I'd for discuss on It these meet
.ngs. All sessions free. The program
follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-02-22
Tuesday, FEB. =

AUBURN HALL
80 a. NJ. Reg!stratIon
i4.A M.-A5dress Of welcome, president
Of Auburn Chamber of Commerce.
Response. Thomas +. Chase. Bu X
field. treasurer Maine Pathological
Society
chard,' Wilson n. Conant. Buck
field. president Maine Fruit Crow
why We Need tie Bee" f l.
Mason. Mechanic Falls.
Question Box.
and Remedy" George A Yeaton.
S2T ns f1 GG1sss ES5s" ~ IS Woi
Durham. y. II. New Hampshire:
Agricultural Experiment station.
Cps NIGH, uiluspated,; Ma ,l;.
agent gypsy moth work.
demons,rs,lon. James Johnson
Portland
oDD FELLOWS HALL Main s)
winter Injury of Orchard Trees.
l'rof. W u Chandler. Ithaca. y
=. pomologist. ~ y. state Agri.
cultural College.
Wednesday. Feb. 26
80 A. M-"Insects and Spraying d.
Durham. y. IL. deputy commission
er OF agriculture.
Experiences in Orchard Pruning.
Prof. W. II. Chandler. Ithaca
y. Y.
Address. Hon. John A Roberts. Az.
gusta. commissioner Of agriculture.
Local Markets. Frank :. Adams
Anguish. bureau of markets and
supplies
Foreign Markets and Association
Work L. l.. conant. Bucktield
manager Maine Fruit Growers
Exchange.
MN RECESS
10 T. M.-"Cold storage" John Wise.
man. Lewiston.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
TO PRESENT RAILROAD
 PROBLEMS TO WILSON

Washington, July 2.-Problems fac ing the railroad administration will be amncg the first business to be pre- sented to President Wilson on his re- turn to Washington. Director Gen. eral Hines plans to confer with the president next week, but declined to- day to indicate what matters would be discussed.
 It is believed, however. that in creased freight rates will be perhaps the most important topic. With crop movements starting, it is expected that the next few weeks will deter mine whether an increase is to be made. administration officials believ- ing that a decision will be possible by September l.
 Plans for return of the roads to corporate control constitute another subject likely to be taken up at the conference between MT. Hines and the president. MT. Hines stated positive ly today that no plans were being made for a return of the roads to cor porate control in the immediate fu- ture.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
 HER DAUGHTER DEAD

Atlantic City. N. J.. July 2.-The ac- cidental discharge of a revolver in the hands of Mrs. Hannah Gotthal sent bullet through the brain of her 18- yearold daughter Mildred at a hotel here tonight as the mother. who, &C., cording to the police. was planning suicide, knelt beside the bed and leaned over to kiss her good bye. The girl died instantly. Mrs. Gotthal gave herself up and is in critical condi tion at the county sanatorium. After an examination the police announced she was suffering from chronic melan- cholia.
 In letter addressed to her daugh- ter and found beside the girls bed, Mrs. Gotthal said she had tried hard to keep up the fight alone. but it is too dreary and I am too ill. I have not slept for weeks. No one knows or cares. I am literally dying on my feet"
 The police said Mrs. Gottha1, who is the widow of George Gotthal. manager of a large Philadelphia furniture con cern, told them she had been contem- plating taking her life for six weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
FLY TO EUROPE IN FORENOON
 AND RETURN IN AFTERNOON

New York. July 2.-Regular trans Atlantic aerial travel would become a reality within three years, if interest in, aviation evident in time of war were continued in time of peace, de- -clared Lieutenant Commander Albert c. Read, skipper of the N.C-4, at a dinner given heres tonight by the American Flying club in honor of the airTlcn who won for the American na- wy the honor of being first to fly across the Atlantic
 Anyone who says that we will new CT attain altitude of 60.o0O feet, that we will never be able to cross to Europe in the forenoon and return in the afternoon. that we will never be pear impossible now. is most courageous person. with a courage similar to those in the olden days who said that iron ships would never work" asserted Commander Read
 Describing his experiences on his flight from Newfoundland to Lisbon, Commander Read predicted that in the future long distance planes would be much larger than the NC. boats.
 Answering his own question as to whether the results obtained from the flight were worth the expence," by asserting that "an immense amount of information concerning seaplanes and operation over the sea for a long distance had been secured, Com mander Read added that he would not
 try to estimate the more intangible results of the increasing prestige to the navy and to the country"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-03
NEGRO CORPORAL WINS
 HONOR FOR HEROISM

Boston. July 2.-The act of Clar- ence R. Van Allen. negro corporal of Go. L, 372nd Infantry regiment, in putting out of action singlehanded a Hun machine gun, killing four of it's crew and capturing three others was recognized today when he was dec orated with. the Metallic Militaire, the highest honor for heroism that France confers on an enlisted man. Officers of the Northeastern Department, who were turned out in a body to do honr to the man who was formerly waiter at a restaurant here. said they believ ed he was the first American soldier to receive the decoration.
 Van Allen was already the posses sor of the Distinguished F. Service Cross and the French Croix des Guerre when Major General Edwards pinned the Military Medal on him saying " You are a brave man."
 In addition to the machine gun ex- ploit, which occurred at Bussy Farm on Sept. 2s. 1918, Van Allen on the evening of the same day captured and put out of action without assistance, a trench mortar that was doing dead ly work.