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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27
Free kLES
NOW Is THE TIME TO GET RID OF
TN ESLE IrGI Y GplTS

TIL ESE UGLY SPOTS.
There's no longer the slightest need
of feeling ashamed of your freekles, as
the prescription othine-double strength
lis guaranteed to remove these home
~ spots.
Simply get an ounce of othine-dou
BILE strength-from Bowditch, Webster
Il Co. and apply Il little of ii night
and morning and yon should soon see
that even the worst freckles have be-
gun to disappear, while the lighter ones
have vanished entirely. 1t is seldom
that more than an ounce is needed to
completely clear the skin and gain II
beautiful clear complexion.
BE sure TO ask for double strength
othine as this is sold under guarantee
OF money back il it fails ito remove
freelles. tlas 5ztst92
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

The members of the graduating
class of Gony High school will leave,
Friday morning. for Ocean Point on
their annual class ride 1t is prob
able that all members of the class will
take the trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

The Boot and Shoe Workers Unioa
of the Eaton Shoe factory will leave.
Monday, for Maranacook. where they
will enjoy a days outing. Several
kinds of sport will contribute to the
days enjoyment. The party will be
served with chicken dinner at the
hotel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

Berniee Proctor, 60 Eastern avenue,
Elizabeth Hill. 10i Western avenue,
and Martha Mcclure are among the
candidates who have given their names
in to Augusta merchants and who are
working to obtain the piano cressey *
Allen have offered as premium III
their advertised contest. c. A. Drawn
is manager of the Gardiner branch of
The Compary.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

a party of girls consisting Of the
Misses Helen Boothhy. Ethel Moves.
Charlotte Noble. Helen Thompson and
others, went. Thursday. To Ocean
Point. where house party will te
held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

Claude Route. teacher of French In
Cony High school, will leave, Satur'
day morning. for Cambridge, Mass.
where he will attend the summer
school al Harvard taking a course II
foreign languages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

The Freshman class of the Cony
High school left on the o'clock car,
Thursday morning, for their annual
class ride and picnic. going to Lake
Maranacook. The party numbered
about 80 and was chaperoned by Miss
Eva Reynolds. A. r. c. cole, teacher
of science in the school. also accom-
panied the class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

Children's dresses soc. to $2.9S at
II. j. Merrick's, sizes to IA years.
very low prices and a big variety to
choose from. The 79c dresses are also
special values. Long silk gloves at
low prices, 75c. to $500 pair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27
PILES! PILES! PILES!
he Epitome of Thousand letters.

Gefitlemen-For' the first time since
baby was born, two years ago. | am en-
tirelx free from piles. | thank Gad for
bIinging Immediate Pile Remedy TO me
Mrs. Mafy Barton. Sonfersworth. n. Fl.
Dear Sirs-When all else had failed
your Immediate Pile Remedy cured me
Of bleeding piles in Just eight days. John
J.. Wilson. Lenox, Mass.
Gentlemen--four pile Remedy is woH-
derful. 1t cured me of an old standing
case Of piles in six days. Those who
suffer from piles should know and use
Immediate Pile Remedy. Mrs. Josephine
Norcoite. White River Junction, Vt
Your druggist sells il or you may send
. cents TO GRANDMOTHER RENE
DIES co, DEPT. J.. Cambridge. Mass.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

The farm buildings of W. G. Briggs at
East Auburn were totally destroyed by
fire, Wednesday morning. and eight pigs,
two lambs and two calves were nurned
to death Mr. Briggs estimates his loss
at $4,000, besides the livestock and hay.
The loss is partly covered by Insurance..
The fire caught in the upper story OF
the barn and had gained much Roadway
before 1t was discovered. Ncighbors Sue
ceeded in getting about everything OF
value out of the house and four horses
and three cows were rescued from the
barn. The fire was beyond control when
the Auburn apparatus arrived, The fire
Is believed to have been the work OF
tramps, .a
81 sss46bs Is snit lii
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

Fresh arrival, for today, AZ l.. 5.
Youngs. tinker mackerel, fine lot big
mackerel. l4c H.; sword fish. halibnt.
shad, salmon, butter fish, etc, etc.
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

Principal Herman n. Stuart of ConY
High school will leave, Friday. for
Norway, where he will pass the sum-
mer months AT his cottage on the
shore of Lake Pennesseewassee He
will attend. Monday the annual princi-
pals and superintendent, conference
at caStinp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

Asylum Lodge. Nc. 20, /. O. Q. F.,
will, 1T its regular meeting. this tFfi-
day. evening, nave work in the lnitia-
tory degree. and u good attendance Is
especially desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

A limited number of patients will be
treated free (fillings only at Represent
tatives' hail. State House. at 10 O'Clock.
,his (Friday) morning. by candidates
for examination before the Board of
Dental Examiners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

MIR. and Mrs. Henry G. Barker were
passengers on the steamer Islander,
Thursday morning, going to Squirrel
Island. for II short stay at their cot
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

Miss Mary Stinson and Miss Lena
Blanchard left, Thursday morning, for
Monhegan, where they will make an
extended visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Auguste Dauteiul of
Z Washington street are the happy
parents of n baby boy, born to them,
"Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

c. p Lishness returned. Thursday
morning. from Belfast, having passed
Wednesday there, on matters of bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

J. Frank Fiiodeau las sold his cot
tage .ot ut Kristil Rove, Lake Ma
ranaeook, to Gerald Griffin of London.
England. who Will NOON build summer
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

Gladys MeNeiily arrived. Thursday,
ON the aus =. NJ. train from castlne,
and will he the guest. for Il few days,
Of her cousin, Miss Lillian Marston,
Green street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

Frank r. Turner of 81 Bangor
street. was out. Wednesday, for the
first time after long illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27
Friday, June 27, 1918.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Herman Kelsey, Colby, Is. was i'll
this city, Thursday. as the guest of
Burieigh Marston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Percy French of Som
erviiie were among the visitors, Thurs
day, in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27
MANCHESTER,

NoRTH-Mrs. Coro Brown and Mrs
ida SNOW were at the home of Mrs
Emma Caldwell. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Sproul and son,
Fred, of Windsoryille. were among the
automobile parties, Thursday. in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Gyr of Fort Kent
We're visitors, Thursday, in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

Br. E. NJ. Woodcoek Of Bangor was in
this city, for a few hours. Thursday, on
matters Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

George X. Stuart. BowGoin 'i6. left,
Friday mornine. for Moesehead lake,
where he viii pass the summer months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

Harry Wellington Of Calais WIS in
tewn. Thursday. Tor i few hours or n
brief business "trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

The T. c. Buckley real estate agency
has sold the John Rowe hoGse at No.
III Bridge street 10 George Z. Fletcher.
who Will later occupy il as a residence.
The transfer t31ol place. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Townsend, who
have been passing few weeks at Bel
grade Lakes, returned. Wednesday. 10
New York Mr.. Townsend was former
~ OF this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

Hon. John s Hyde of Bath. and John
Clair Minot, &c. of Boston, We're elected
at the meeting of the Bowdoin board OF
overseers Thursday morning, overseers
to fill the vacancies caused by the death
of Hon. Herbert NJ. Heath and the res
ignation of Hon. Charles f. Libby,
Mrs. Franklin c. Robinson, whose hus-
band, the late Prof. +. c. Robinson. was
a member of the class of 10, gave tea,
Wednesday evening in honor OF the IA
men of that class who are back. Mrs.
Robinson was assisted in receiving by
Mrs Clement +. Robinson OF Portland.
Miss Ethel Jones of Portland and Miss
Ida Baker CT Boston also assisted in
entertaining.
The class of 1903 held reunion at Cur
net Bridge, Wednesday evening, with Al
members present DIR. Francis J. WEIGH
of Portland, who was historian of the
class 10 years ago, came back In that
capacity, and presented statistics showing
that about 4J members We're married, and
that the class could boast of as children.
The class reelected Leon V. Walker of
portland as president, and Donald E.
MacCormick of South birmingham.
Mass, as secretary-treasurer. Ii was
announced. today, that the class would
present To the college scholarship OF
$780, to be known as the l90. scholarship.
The only stipulation In connection With
this scholarship is that in awarding It
latter the children of 1903 get targe
enough to attend college) preference nan
be given to descendants of the class
Other classes which are holding re-
unions are 1863, 1901. 1898, 1908 and 1905. The
class of '9S had present yesterday, DOH
aid b. Mcmillan, who teft during tie
evening for New York. from which port
he will soon sail on an exploring expedi-
ton to the Arctic regions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

DR. John Ellis OF Ear Harbor was in
town, Thursday, fer a sltGrt time, on a
business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27
The Commencement Dinner.

Immediately after the graduating
exercises in the church on the hill,
the procession reformed and marched
To the Thomas Worcester Hyde Attn
letie building where the Commence
ment dinner was served.
In the post prandial exercises, Presi-
dent William Dewitt Hyde acted as
POSTMASTER. Before the speeches be-
gan the entire assemblage sang the
College Hymn Then President HYDE
announced the unwilling of mural
painting Of Elijah. the Prophet, in the
Chapel. the unveiling of a fine por-
trait of the late Professor Henry Lee
land Chapman. and the establishment
of new course in English Literature
which is named THE Henry Leland
Chapman course
The first speaker was William T.
Haines, Governor OF Maine. The other
speakers followed in order as follows:
Reverend Newman Smyth of the
Class of 1863: DR.. Lyman Abbott:
Dean Walz of the University of Maine:
Reverend Theodore Bustield whose son,
Manning H. Busfield. was in the Grad
uating class; Prof. Carmichael former
ly of Bnwdoin: DIR. james l.. Me
Conaughy. acting Dean of Bowdoin
College; DR. Daniel of the Glass of
1873: Dean Burton of the Massachu-
sets Institute of Technology. of the
Bowdoin Glass of 1878: Joseph Will
hanson of the Glass of 1883; Thomas
Hutchinson of the Glass of 1873:
George Snow of the Glass of 1893, who
announced the establishment by the
Glass of 1908 of a scholarship of $500:
Robert Hale, 1910. who just returned
from Oxford University, England.
where he was a Rhodes scholar. and
Judge Gilmore of the Class of 1863.
who comes from Denver, Colorado and
told the Alumni of the Bowdoin men
of the West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-27

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

Iper minute, 10 horsepower. Imported
annular ball bearings are used through
out. You can speed up this car to 40
miles an hour. shut off the motor and
coast half a mile. The mere pressure
of 40 pounds will start II rolling on the
floor. There are two brakes, a service
and an emergency brake, each of the
internal expanding type. This elimit-
mates rafting. unnecessary parts and
keeps them free from dust grit and
mud.
~ reservoir under the crank case
contains the supply of oil from which 1t
Is pumped through tube extending
the length of the crank case to lateral
connections leading directly to all
bearings
THE clutch is the como type, leather
faced with spring inserts operated on
a swinging cross arm which keeps
the clutch perfectly vertical on its COM
preston and release movements. Be-
tween the clutch and the four speed
transmission there is a feature new to
American cars--the Daimler flexible
leather coupling. This was first intro
duced by Daimler In his large omni
buses in use throughout Europe.
THE transmission has four speeds
forward and one reverse and in it's en-
tirety, with operating levers and shift
rods, weighs less than 100 pounds.
THE wheel base is 116 inches with
34x4 Inch wheels. equipped with de-
mountable rims. The car is hung in
narrow frame, providing short turning
space. 1t will turn In a i2-foot circle.
The body was designed by Roths
child of New York and the color is
Brewster green. The Jeffrey company
installed a press of 1900 tons capacity
to manufacture this body. Sixteen dies
were used in making the body alone
and the dies for the cowi took three
months to build. The doors are ex-
tremely wide. 231z inches. There is a
foot rest and a dash replete with
Stewart Warner speedometer and am
ter Illuminated with a dash electric
light a pressure lamp for the gasoline
and oil tanks. a light switch and coil
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02
INTERESTING GOSSIP OF BIRMINGHAM AUTOMOBnlSTS +

switch. button for the electric horn
and two compartments for valuables.
"A pressure feed gasoline tank,
equipped with gasoline gauge, is car
rled behind on direct extensions of the
frame members. The pressure pump
is operated from the cam shaft and
provides two pounds constant pressure
on the I nix. insuring an even flow up
hill or down. An auxiliary pressure
pump Is located on the dash, both for
oil and air emergency The same sup
port carries the extra rim and tire.
"Fhe six is a duplicate of the four,
except for size, but the cylinders are
cast in pairs. 1t has as horsepower,
Bosch Duplex ignition, Rayfeld carbu-
rotor, imported annular ball bearings
throughout, four forward speed trans
mission. Warner speedometer, U. S. /.
starting and lighting system, power
tire pump, wheels and tires sc by Az
inches. wheel base 128 inches. demount-
able rims, Rothschild body. with extra
wide door and low, deep seats, pres
sure feed gasoline tank and full float
ing rear axle with imported annular
ball bearings.
THE Jeffery six will be provided in
i've passenger touring car at $2250, six
passenger touring car at $1,000. two
passenger roadster at $3.50. with wire
wheels extra: five passenger Sedan, in
closed inside drive. at $3.50. and I'VE
passenger limousine, at $500"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

the Boston show. the same space. i
understand, that his company has leased
for years, and the Haynes exhibits
there will be as elaborate as those in
stalled at the national shows.
1.-The same Is true az regards the
Washington. d. c.. show. T. oliver
Prodigy of the PRODIGY Haynes Motor
company, that csty who was recently
elected president, of the Washington
Dealers Automobile association and
appointed chairman of the show COM
mittee. will at least have three Haynes.
cars on display, besides the electrid
gear shifting device. similar to the one
which we. ourselves. will use at New
York and Chicago.
"'Other Haynes distributors, active In
their preparations for installing exhi-
bits at the shows which will be held in
their respective cities. are Pittsburg-
Haynes Auto company, Pittsburg: He'll
man Motor Car company. Cincinnati;
Colorado-Haynes company, Denver;
johnson Motor Car company, Philadel-
phia Northwest Haynes Auto com pany.
Minneapolis; David-Turney Auto com
pany, Dallas. Tex: Haynes Automobile
company, Newark, n. j.: Peter Beyrenr,
Scranton Pa, and the Lagerquist Car
riage and Auto company of Des Moines.
Iowa.
is, among our distributors months In
advance of the shows, augurs we'll for
very successful season. We, our
selves. take credit for being pretty
alert back in Kokomo and our branches.
distributors and dealers are displaying
the same spirit in the marketing of GUY
| line"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02
AS VIEWED
BY MEL DRENNEN

w. Melville DrenneH of the Overland
agency is one of the strongest believers
in service that exists in the local linn
tied automobile game. He is warm
follower of the general policy of SER
vice adopted by the Goodyear company,
which finds it's best expression or an
alysis in the following statement given
out by Mr.. Drennen for the factory:
Service is a word which has come
into very general use of late In automo-
bile circles. In fact IL is used almost
Unfortunately, manufacturer. .distr-
butter and dealer making use of Il
prominently in their advertising and
sales arguments However. it has re-
manned for q Washington, d. c. con-
Germ to give the automobile buying pub
lie a really graphic and valuable Illus
tration of what the word means In their
understanding. The firm is the Over
la md Washington Motor company. DEAL
ers in the national capital for the
Willys-Overland company of Toledo, O.,
and the demonstration consists of re-
building, solely from parts which are
always carried in stock, ar Overlan
car which was almost completely
wrecked by fire.
1.-THE Washington concern is attract
stunt" by doing the work in the show
window of the salesroom. An insight
ly mess of rusty, twisted, charred steel,
iron. rubber and wood. all that was
left of the burned car. was placed in
the show window and two expert me-
chanics from the company's repair room
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02
THE HAYNES WILL
BE IN THE SHOW

Following the custom of the Haynes
owners, who made the first automo-
bile. that car will be in the two great
automobile shows. one to be held in
New York and the other In Chicago.
In announcing this the Haynes COM
In announcing this the Haynes com
sales manager, issued this statement:
zone OF the most optimistic automo-
bile men present at the recent drawing
for exhibition space at the two national
automobile shows New York and Chi
cago, was George II. Strout, general
sales manager of the Haynes Automo-
bile company of Kokomo. Ind.
THE dra awning took place at the exec
utive office of the Automobile Chamber
of Commerce. New York city, and Mr.
Strout. who was then on a business
trip covering the larger eastern cities,
dropped in to do the needful, for the
builders of Americas first car.
"'These shows are fast becoming
problem declared Mr. Strout. I am an
advocate of brief and frequent, rather
than prolonged business trips. for the
reason that one may keep in close touch
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02
A PACKARD EXPERT
GIVES DATA

Charles Denegre. local manager for
the Packard company, whose work in
the sale of trucks has been phenomenal,
gave out a statement yesterday about
the Packard truck from Mr. Hutchin-
son, truck engineer for the company.
The statement follows:
"a strong argument for the keeping
of comparative cost data by the own
ers of motor trucks Is made by Rollin
w. Hutchinson, Jr,, recently appointed
truck transportation engineer of the
Packard Motor Car company.
when truck user keeps cost sta
tistics over a reasonable period of time
he has something tangible to prove or
disprove the claims made by the manu-
facturer before the sale. The figures
will show at a glance whether or not
his purchase has been a profitable in
vestment. or whether horses or truck
of some other make would have been
better for his particular case.
Figures on the operation of trucks
are interesting informatio on the sue
cess of motor transportation. Sucn
data is much sought by the man who
contemplates revolutionizing his haul
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02
BY CLYDE w. ENNIS

started to work. The old car was lit
orally torn to pieces and the parts
which could not be repaired were
thrown to one side IN the scrapheap
New parts, taken from the stoekroom
division of the agency. were substituted
and in remarkably short time the car,
as good as new, was ready for the road
Service Is one of the highly impor-
tant factors in the automobile indus
try. This window demonstration In
the national capital viii do more to
convince prospective purchasers of
wht Overland service really means
than any one thing that could be done
Whoever sees or hears of this under
taking will know. without question.
that when they buy an Overland car
they are sure of maximum of service
from it, no matter how serious an ac-
cident may befall them.
What has been done by our Wash
tngton dealers can be done by any Of
the 5000 firms selling our cars through
out tho world, for one of the most I'M
portant clauses in Overland contracts
is that which requires every dealer to
carry complete line of repair and re-
placement parts"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

ing system by the installation of power
propelled vehicles.
Tin the milling business the motor
truck has made comparatively little
Roadway so far. although conditions are
often quite favorable for it's proper
utilization. All over the central west
and In some sections of the east there
are mills when can deliver their pro
duct direct by motor truck TO the
wholesaler or job Der. one of these is
the Bennett Milling company of Gen
eva, ILL.,, which uses its three-ton Pack
ard for making deliveries over country
roads TO merchants in a number of
nearby towns.
president Bennett states that It
costs about as much to operate three
two horse teams as it does his COM
panys truck. The truck, on the other
hand does the work of five teams. It's
record, as given by Mr.. Bennett, shows
an operating cost of s9.7s day. In Il
period of Is months 1t carried 4174S6
tons, the highest total for a single
month being 426.5 tons In that time
the Packard covered 12,06S miles or an
average of about So miles day