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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-15

they all chorused. The last arrival
was asked If she. too. was bound Tor
the shopping district. the destination
Of the other women. mo, indeed she
quickly replied. I'm going to my hus-
bands Office. He just telephoned me
he had left an important letter at
home, and asked me to bring it to
him. He's the most absent-minded
man l ever met" HE isn't any
worse than my husband chimed In
one of the other women Doctor is so
forgetful at times that he frequently
goes off without his medicine folio.'
"Well.' spoke up the third woman.
My husband beats that. John. as
you know. is a travelling man. He
has been away a month this time. HIS
came home the other day and patted
me on the cheek and said: I believe
have seen you before. little girl, at
some place. at some time. What is
Your Nance"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-15
RIDGE ROAD

Mrs. John A. Harris is spending a
week in Canaan visiting relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Selden Howe of Fair
field Center spent two days this week
with Mr.. Howe's father. Llewellyn p.
Howe
w f. Brown manager of the Bel
gian Stock Association, has transferred
the horse karel from his residence to
the residence OF F. ]. Palmer. Skowhe-
gan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Taylor and family
of Waterville were recent guests at II.
c. Emery's.
Miss Maud Chapman will pass the week
end with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. y.
G. Chapman. Fairfield Center
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Chapman and
daughter Doris of Lewiston passed few
days recently with Mrs. Fraser Gee.
A. T. Craig returned Friday from a
10 days hunting trip in the vicinity of
Eustis, bringing home one deer. Mr..
Craig will supply the pulpit Of the
Friends church at Winthrop Center Sun
day, Nov. IA.
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PITTSTON

EAST-F E. Scott is making repairs
on his house in the village and expects
to move there soon.
Mrs ida Mansir, who has been on
the sick list. is gaining.
Alden Knight of Portland recently
called on relatives and friends in this
place.
Mrs. Arthur Palmer and mother
passed Saturday with Mrs. Eddie
Moody in Farmingdale.
Mrs. Hattie Mansir has returned
from a visit with relatives in Bangor
A. H. Nash is working on the inte-
rior Of his house.
w. A. Thompson Of Riverton. y. H.
who has been visiting his uncle. Her
bert Thompson. has returned home.
Miss Maude Bliss of Bath, who has
been visiting her aunt. Mrs. Herber,
Thompson, has returned to her home
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Bliss of Bath. who
haze been visiting Herbert Thompson
and A. H. Nash, have returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-15

gagged in foreign trade. We are paying
to steamship lines owned In other
countries about three hundred million
dollars annually for the purpose OF
Transporting our products to their
markets and bringing to our shores
those articles which we need. This
has an important influence on the ef-
ficiency of our Navy, and it adverse
Nv affects our exporters by compelling
them to deliver their goods through
the medium of their Competitors.
Moreover, we have recently had
brought to our attention, in a most
striking manner. the fact that il we
continue such a policy our foreign
trade may be paraIyzed If, as a result
Of a foreign war. the ocean trade is NOT
which control the seas. At this time,
If il were net for the supremacy Of the
English and French naviss, our abit-
ity to deliver the greater part 81 the
products which we have sold 70 Eu-
rope during the last year would have
been prevented.
In other words. where would We be
that has grown out of the war. if it
were not for the supremacy Of the
British and French navies? The an
swer is plain: That We would be suf-
fering the worst period of business de-
preston, unemployment. bread strikes,
soup house lines. and starvation, that
the country has ever known.
AS in the case of the tariff crisis.
the Democratic party has choice Of
three courses: To go ahead with it's
McAdoo sociaIistic scheme. to ask the
repeal Of such of its follies as portions
Of the seamen's bill that initiate
against the development of a mer-
chant marine and the urging upon
Congress of the necessity Of early con-
sideration Of the whole subject of
building up our merchant marine as
part of the preparedness plan, or an
invitation to group Of men who
know the subject, to recommend a
course for the government without
political bias or partisan consideration.
Will the administration be big enough
to look out over political CANDLES, and
grasp the big opportunity? The peo-
pie cannot be fooled with government
ownership, but will the President and
Democratic leaders be sagaciouB
enough to understand that? We fear
not. We fear that political necessity
for an issue to call attention from
tariff straits will lead the administra-
ton straight into the McAdoo folly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-15
Monday, November IS, 1915.
Hon. Treby johnson

When the news reports say that
community has been shocked ana SAD
iened by the death of citizen. the ex-
pressou seldom means so much as IN
the Use Of Hon. Treby Johnson OF
this city. II this section Of Maine had
a man Of whom il could be truly said,
He had only friends" it was the low
able gentleman who has just gone out
from among US. He had earned his
p.atc in the hearts of the people or
this city and widely beyond. And those
no knew him best are the ones for
whom great sympathy is felt today.
TO deal in this hour with the quail
tiles Of manhood that have made his
home life a sacred inspiration to all
who saw and understood, would seen
en- intrusion, but We wish TO offer this
personal tribute:
Men who knew Treby Johnson only
hose who enjoyed the inner circles
of his friendship His dealings with
men typified what we know as the
Christian gentleman. His cordial kind
ness was everywhere lovabie. He had
the confidence and entire trust Of ALL
His life was a daily example Of what
i Christian world should be-in the
home, in business. in public affairs.
Mr.. johnson was graduate OF
Harvard College in the class of II. a
ciassmate Of Henry Cabot Lodge. He
Iead law in 1873. later entered Har-
Yard Law school and was admitted 20
The Kennebec bar in 1875. RE was
stenographer to the National secretary
Of the treasury from 1868. nhel he
resigned TO become cashier vi the
Cobbossee National Bank of Gardner.
In 1881 he was elected cashier of the
Granite National Bank of Augusta. 10
succeed his father, Hon. William T.
Johnson and later became president
of that institution. He was six years
in the Augusta city council, elected to
the Legislature in 1890, and reelected
in 1892. He served as mayor of the
city as had his father before him. lie
was also trustee Of the Augusta
Savings Bank. He was one of the few
33rd degree Masons in Maine.
The sudden taking away of such a
man is indeed shock to the COM
munity and a personal loss to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-15

H. r. Gross of Augusta. adjutant
general in Maine. of the uniform rank,
knights of the Maccabees. was in
Dexter Wednesday evening and insti-
tuted Wassookeag division, No. .. Uni
form Rank Maccabees. This new di,
vision will be assigned to the first bat.
talon now in process of formation in
this State. Wassookeag division ha'
IS members who will be fitted witt
the regulation L. S. army fatigue uni
form at the present time. though il
the spring they will be furnished witt
the service uniform. They will b
armed with KragJorgensen rifles aH'
the officers with Colts automatic re
volvers. The officers Of the divisio
are David Roach. captain: Josep
Mountain. first lieutenant: Jerry Poul
lard, second lieutenant; Harr
Thurston. first sergeant: Arthur Am
brOse, quartermaster sergeant.
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JONESPORT

Schools at Beals Island and Alleys
Bay are closed indefinitely on account
of several diphtheria cases. Most of
the cases are in mild form.
Mrs. George Carver and children
have moved from Mason's Bay to the
village and intend to spend the win
ter in Wilbery Smith house.
The sardine factories are nearing
the close Of the season, after one of
the largest packs in years. Several
are doing quite business in smoking
the larger herring which have been
more common than usual.
Supt. Corson held a teachers meet
ing in South Addison recently, the first
one ever held in that town. Seven
teachers were present. They voted
that several meetings be held each
school year in the future.
The High School Seniors are re-.
hearsing their play, which is an an
nuai affair with the Seniors with the
idea of staging 1t before Christmas.
They selected The District ATTORNEY"
a college play which is pleasing
comedy drama. The Seniors are busy
raising money to defray expenses for a
trip to Washington during Easter va
cation.
Ernest Sexten is In town for few
days at the Colwell store since Irving
Ray, the manager. is away on a hunt
ing trip.
Harry Mansfield has his new house
nearly completed. and he intends to
move into his future house the first
Of next week.
Adjustable sani-steel seats have
been installed in the Cove Grammar
school building upstairs. the part
which was recently finished for Grades
VIII and TX.
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CHINA

Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Wells have gone
to Lynn, Mass, for the winter.
Ernest Taylor has sold his farm in
Albion to G. T. Newenham Of Wins
low, who will move here with his fam
lily at once.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coney have closed
their house for the winter. Mr. Coney
will work in the woods and Mrs
COney will go to her home in Au>
gusta.
Mrs. George Mockler and family
have moved to Hainesville for the
winter.
Rev. e. A. Davis, Baptist State
MISSIONARY. will hold services at the
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.or they would kill the whole company,
which they could easily do, as the
whites were completely surrounded.
After long parieying they had to give
MN up to save themselves. When the
indians got him they fiayed him alive.
and it was reported that he lived twA
hours and half after he was skinned.
About twenty-five years ago 1 read
Il think in the Portland Transcript
an account of the affair, written by a
member of the party, who ended with.
Poor Patten. we couldn't save him."
he didn't seem to think anything
about the poor squaw."
4 fine sepia photograph of an oil
painting of Judge VIM. L. Putnam.
painted by Hopkinson and presented to
the United States court by the men,
Der of the court at Boston. has been
presented by Judge Putnam to the
FRtten Public Library at Bath, the
Judges home city
| Another Maine playwright has been
added to the already creditable list,
Roy G. Haines of Ellsworth having
joined the number, with the recent
completion of two-act comedy Which
| Is said by those yho have seen it to
nave much of merit The play is en-
| titled The Love Spell" and will re-
ceife its first presentation on Feb. IS
during the Pythian celebration in Els
| worth.
People in different parts ofa Maine
| have exhibited curious inclination
lately 10 identify Fred w. Wight of
this City with somebody else, SAYS the
/ Rockland Courier Gazette. When Mr..
wight was at the recent Portland
music festival man sat down at the
hotel table with him and presently
left off eating long enough 10 say:
I i see you are with us again"
| Yes, Mr.. Wight candidly acknowl-
! edged, Il am"
! Well" the man went on. what do
you think of it? What is your per-
sonal opinion ?
Fred was floundering around in his
mind, trying TO think what the stranger
was driving at, so he shook his head
in non commital way and said. Well,
/ | hardly know as l am prepared to
say"
! "Oh, l underestimate understand"
the man said. hastily. of course you
don't want TO commit yourself offhand
its too big question"
! 1T is" Fred asserted but when
we have more time-thiS afternoon, if
/ you are here and not busy-Ill be
glad TO give you my views of it at
more length. They may be Of some
value, though | can't say
! The man seemed satisfied with this
and there they left the matter, but 10
this moment Mr.. Wight hasn't the re-
hottest idea of what he was talking
about or who the stranger had taken
him for.
! Mr. Wight was in Waterville the day
of the automobile accident in which the
college student was killed. He got
! into a BARRIERS chair and the barber
presently said shaking his head
mournfully:
Dreadful accident Professor. Was
the young man in Your class"
| No" the Rockland man replied
there are very few in my class"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-15

BARLEY Finnert$ about 35 laboref
died early Wednesday morning at tn,
Maine General hospital as the result o
a fall over a 30-foot empankment ad
Joining the tracks Of the Boston 4
Maine Railroad near Summer street
Portland Tuesday night. He was TAX
en- to the hospital Immediately afte
the accident. AS near as can be learn
ed Finnerty was walking along the en-
bankment about 6 P. NJ, and stumbled
He was unable to recover and wal
pitched headlong to the street below
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-15
The keAdoo Folly.

United States Senator John W.
Weeks of Massachusetts. was the
foremost figure of notable gathering
Of the country's most prominent stu
dents of the development of American
shipping. at the annual meeting Of the
Academy of Political Science. said the
New York dispatches of Friday eve
ming. In speaking of the tendency Of
the Wilson administration toward
government ownership. Senator Weeks
declared:
Governments are not organized for
the purpose Of conducting business.
They cannot, and never have. pro-
duced economical results in any BUSH
ness activity. and therefore l greatly
regret the publicly -announced intent
of the administration to revive the
governmental owned and operated Ship
ping legislation which was considered
and defeated last winter"
He offered the suggestion that the
necessity for more ships might be
met if the United States government
furnished aid to private lines of
steamers constructed under the direc-
ton Of the navy department with the
understanding that ships and crews
be transferred to the navy in case Of
need. BY this provision, he said, the
saving to the government would be the
equivalent to the aid given.
Senator Weeks. from his more init
mate knowledge Of the whole problem
than any other man in the United
States, and his grasp of all govern
ment affairs so far superior to that of
any man in the present administra-
ton, is deeply concerned over the
possibilities Of the administrat tons
determination to launch the country
on the socialistic sea of government
ownership. Secretary McAdoo con-
tinues to assert the purpose of the
Administration to press for passage
shipping bill at the coming session of
Congress, although there is abundant
evidence that such q measure does not
meet the approval Of the vast majority
~ tuC PcOPIC anu tndt those pest IN.
formed on shipping. such as Senator
Weeks, believe it would be a grave
blunder. This purpose is unfortu-
nate for the best interests of the
country because it is certain to lead
10 most acrimonious debate in both
Houses and to accomplish nothing but
waste Of time. Representative
Claude Kitchin, the Democratic leader
Of the House, is vigorously opposed to
the bill and the House will not pass it,
even if it can be damned through the
Senate. It was distrust Of Mr.. Nc
Adoo himself which in large part de-
feated the bill last session and that
distrust has in no wise diminished
since then.
Senator Weeks gave the country
abundant food for thought when he
said:
There is universal agreement that
some action should be taken which
wiz build up our merchant marine en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-15
new HERBAL BALM
ACTS Three TIMES
ON SKIN DISEASE

1t stops all itching and pain the. instant Il
Is smoothed over the diseased flesh.
1t acts like poultice, drawing out all poi.
son, healing and cleansing sores, scales, erup.
tons.
The rich herbal essences in D'EXMA sink
deep into the tissues and start new, sound
fesh growing from underneath.
D'ExMA is rescuing hundreds from flesh.
eating diseases. Why not you:
II is natures way
We are the only druggists in this town
from whom D'EXMA, the great herbal skin
balm, can be secured Ask US today.
Bowditch s Webster. Druggists.
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WINDSOR

NORTH-Rev. f. A. Davis, Evan
gelist. still continues the special meet
ings at North Windsor Baptist church.
The meetings are deepening in inter-
est and increasing in attendance. Ser
vices at 7.30 Wednesday. Thursday
and Friday evenings, and . p NJ. Sat-
urday. Mr.. Davis will remain over
the Sunday, Nov. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-15

owes them an education despite tne!r
poverty, and they are setting aooo'
collecting 1t in the hazardous way tnae
has crowned many a venture with sue
cess and added to the sum total Oh III
man progress.
Ambition and energy are just as
general today as at any stage OF cNi-
lization, and the same lack of energy
and enthusiasm in others enables the
first mentioned to accomplish Inc
things Of which we are proud.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-15
She Knew Il Already.

Ny Dear" remarked Jones. who had
Just finished reading book on the Won
ders of Nature, this really is a remark
able work. Nature is marvelous Stu
pendous. When l read work like this
it makes me think how puerile, how in
significant is man"
Huh" shifted his better half "A
woman doesn't have TO wade through
400 pages to find out the same thing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-15

Baptist church Monday and Tuesday
evenings, Nov. Is and l6
Scott Lewis has purchased the
Charles Handy farm.
The Grange hall is being newly
painted by Glazier and son.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Doe have moved
into John Woodsum's house on the
corner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-15
ALBION

Sunshine Society met "Wednesday.
Nov. 10. at Grange hall. A large
number of the members were present.
The first deer reported shot in this
vicinity. fine buck. was secured Nov
9 by William Leonard.
E. f. Wiggin shot a large li.point
buck deer Nov. IL in his field. Old
hunters say he is one Of the largest II
not the largest deer they have ever
seen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-15

The man who had made his pile was at
last happy. He had managed to squeeze
himself into very exclusive golf club.
On his first visit he looked around for
a possible partner at a game and ap-
preached a stout gentleman whose de-
pertinent suggested social standing.
Certainly, sir replied the latter, Ia
answer to the newcomers invitation.
Then. as they approached the first tee,
he went on: by the way, I'm four
man. What are you?'
The novice was startled. but after a
minutes consideration he said
Foreman. are We? Wen. I'm a straw
hat manufact Exchange.
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Right on the Job.

why don't YOU yawn when he stays
too long," inquired the mother. Then
he'll take the hint and CO.
Il did do that very thing. confessed
the daughter. and he told me what
beautiful teeth ! had"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-15
Maine Gossip
Novemher Preparedness.

Wilson, in New 1ofA sun
A turkey cried:
Il must confess
l advocate
Preparedness.
But here is where
The pinch comes in:
Ny plan consists
OF getting thin
1.-The farmers scheme
Opposes that;
His method is
To make ME rat
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With a turkey from Vermont and APP s
ples from Maine. the President can nans
a real New England dinner ThanhssN Ing
day.-Lewiston Journal.
Allow us to suggest to Col. Condoh
of the Manchester Union that Ne"
Hampshire send at least one OF MS
mink .unS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-15
Light and Airy
Late Harvesting.

Maud Muller on an autumn day
Was very busy raking hay.
Il hate to work a girl" said pop.
But gee, We had. a bumper crop!"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-15
Profitable GARDENING.

Doing any gardening this year Mr.
Subbubs?" asked his city friend.
''Oh. yes responded Mr.. Subbubs
I'm training my neighbor's bean vine
to grow over my side of the fence
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The BRIGHT Side.

The pessimist was suffering from rheu-
matism.
Every bone in my body aches,' he
complained.
You ought to be glad you are not a
hefeing,' said the optimist.-Tit-Bits.
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AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

TRINITY coMMANDERY, NO. z,
X. T Stated conclave at Masonic Tenn
pie, Friday evening. Nov. Is. 1914 All So
attend.
LEWIS A. BURLEIGH. En-. Com.
GEORGE H. BANGS, Recorder
AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. TAI, F. AND
A. NJ. Special communication Tuesday
Nov. Is. at 73O P. NJ. Work in E A. de-
gree All sojourning brethren are cor
FRANCIS S. H. CALLAGHAN, W. NJ.
WESTON LEWIS. Sec.
BETHLEHEM LODGE, NO. IS, F. &
A. NJ. Special communication Monday.
Nov. 10. I.O p. NJ. Work in F. c. degree
AZ sojourning brethren are cordially in
vited to attend.
JOHN c. ARNOLD, W. NJ.
PEARL E. FULLER, Sec.
ROSE OF SHARON CHATTER NO,
43. Q. E. S. Stated meetings the first
Wednesday of each month at Masonic
Temple. All members sojourning in the
city are invited to attend.
anna NJ. PARTRIDGE, w NJ
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON. Sec.
aug2i. M fri IF
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Those Clever Fakes,

'66-What a lovely ring. Is it silver?
'S6-No, platinum.
'6s-You don't tell me. ] thought it was
real. What good limitations they do
make nowadays,-ffarvard LampoOn.
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Very Effective.

Crawford-"I remerber your wife used
to make you go shopping with her. How
did you manage to get out of it?''
Crabshaw-"I made a point to fiirt
with the pretty salesgirls."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-15

Eastport is watching with no little
interest the injunction proceedings in
stituted against the owners of build
ings in which liquor seizures were re-
Gently made by Sheriff Woodman and
his deputies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-15

Three women met on an uptown
elevated station. We'll, / declare"
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cALANTHE LODGE, NO. So, X. p.
Riiegular convention Wednesday evening
Meetings commence at 100
FRED s. CHASE, c. c.
GEO; Z. FRYE. K. of r. and S.
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ODD FELLOWS HALL

ODD FELLOWS HALL
ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at 40 Fridax <.
evening. Nov. IS, rehearsal of the Initia-
tory degree.
c. E. PRATT. n. G.
E. F. WESTON, Sec.
JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 3
Meetings a 80 o'clock ever second ana
fourth Tuesday. Tuesday evening. Nov
g, nomination of officers
W. II. JOHNSON. G p
c. E. STEWART, Scribe.
CANTON AUGUSTA. NO. 9. p, M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday AT
9 O'Clock. Tuesday. Nov. 16. work in =,
NJ. degree. Refreshments
o. +. FAREHAM. Cant.
RAY N. BURNS, ClerE
r. 8. CAPEN RE5EkAH LODGE NO.
q. l. O. Q. F. meets End and ith Wednes
day evenings at 100 O'Clock
1NEZ L. GENTHNER, y. C.
sADlI E. METCALF'. Rec. Sec.
r.ChS6,m-W-f.lyr
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Judge Joseph z. F. Connolly of the
Cumberland superior court has been
presented with what is believed is the
finest criminal law library in the Unit
ed States. This was formerly the prop
erty of the late Hon. Charles F. Libby
whose legal books were declared to be
among the finest obtainable. The heirs
of Mr.. Libby have decided to make a
present of the criminal portion of the
great library to Judge Connolly and
the gift has been accepted.