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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21
FAIRFIELD

Mrs. Hal Gardner of Patten is passing
the week in town, guest of her mother
Mrs. Albert Bowman. Mr.. and Mrs
Bowman, with Mrs. Gardner, passed the
weekend at Oakland, where they were
calling on friends and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Albra Adams of Madison
we're in town this week, guests of their
son and daughter. Walter Adams and
Miss Lou Adams. They also called at
West Benton to visit Mrs. Charles Pooler
who is seriously i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Russell and TWO
children of Ellsworth are passing several
DAYS in town. guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Cal, Pollard. Mr.. Russell is Mrs. Pol
lard's brother.
Mrs. Edward B. Jewell and son Wal
lace have returned home from shot
outing at Lakewood. Hayden lake. where
they were guests of Mrs. Jewel4s sister
Mrs. Moody F. Jewell, who is passing
the summer there.
Or. and Mrs. J. Frank Robinson, Don
aid Knowlton and Frank know!ton left
Tuesday for East pond. where they VIII
mass some time at the Robinson cottage.
Miss Beulah Lutz has resumed her
duties as domestic at the home of Mr..
and Mrs W. S. Simpson. after passing
few days at Good VIII, the guest OF
her sister. Mrs. Rex Bridges.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Atkins and son Clay
ton returned Monday from q visit at
Chelsea, where they We're guests OF rela-
tiyeS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21
Miss Grace Hight Of Massachusetts,

Miss Grace Hight of Massachusetts
and Mrs. Clara Wells Of Waterville are
passing a few weeks with Mrs. Rosa
Church on the Benton road.
Miss Pauline Biaisdell of Waterville
is the guest of Mrs Frank Blaisdeli
Mrs Allie Dixon is in Winterport.
Frank Smith and daughter, Mrs.
Arthur Thompson and Mrs. Isabelle
Written of Waterville were in town
Tuesday.
Alphonso Clark and little grandson
of Sidney were guests over Sunday of
her nephew, NJ. l.. Chase.
Mrs. Will Anderson of Fairfield has
been the guest of Mrs. John Curtis in
the Pines.
A large number Of people attended
Monday in Benton.
Mrs. Walter Benson and daughter of
Houlton, Hartwell Peavey. Mrs. Ernest
Tatro and granddaughter of Canaan
were recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Perley Gerald.
Leon Elliott and Ray Bourneuf came
by auto Saturday from Lynn to visit
at the Elliott's summer home on the
Kennebec.
Miss Priscilla Perkins of Lynn is
stopping for a short time with her
aunt, Mrs. Ira Elliott
Guy Cole of Maranacook has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kid
der
Herbert Judkins is out of town for
weeks visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21
NORRlDGEWOCK

George Chandler was called to New
Sharon last week by the death of his
father, who had been sick for a long
time.
L. L. Whitney. who bought the johnson
cottage at North pond, has had it torn
down and is building new one on it's
site. The new one will have a cement
foundation with room underneath for the
storage of Mr.. Whitneys fine motor boat.
Mrs Louise Witham has been visiting
relatives in Starks.
Rev. H. L. Mccain and family have ar
rived for their summer vacation, which
they will take at their cottage at North
pond.
Lyndon Hale Is recovering from an
operation for adenoids and tonsils.
Mr.. Scott Rogers went 20 the hospital
operation. -
Hezekiah Otis, whose familiar figure
as fiagman at the Main street crossing
we are familiar with, was found uncon-
scious from a shock in the little flag
mans house at about 3 o'clock Thursday
afternoon. He was taken to the home Of
his daughter. Mrs. Robert Forsyth, where
he remained in practically the same con-
dition for several days. We are glad to
note that he is considerably better.
The remains Of the late Mrs. Grace
Otis, wife Of HeZekiah Otis. Jr., were
brought here last week from Oakland.
where her death occurred in hospital.
The funeral occurred Saturday morning
from the home of Robert Forsyth. Rev.
F. G. Davis officiating. The interment
was in Oak cemetery on the south side.
Mrs. Otis left an infant child about a
week old. Her maiden name was Miller
and her home was in Massachusetts.
Since marrying Mr.. Otis they lived at
Kineo. She was q years Of age.
The Village Improvement Society met
Thursday afternoon with very interest
ing program arranged by the hostesses.
the Misses Hale. the subject being "Old
and Modern Headgear.''
Children's night was observed in Som
erset Grange last Thursday evening with
an appropriate program followed by re-
freshmenta,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21
Asthma Sufferers
Breathe Easily

In New England where Bronchitis,
Asthma and other diseases of the
throat and lungs are so prevalent some
wonderfully speedy recoveries have re-
Gently been effected by the use of a
treatment known as OXidaze, first in
PRODUCED by DIR. Eugene Howard, a
prominent Worcester physician. ".
Oxidaze, which is a powerful, but
highly concentrated combination OF
curative agents comes compressed in
small tablet which the patient dis
solves in the mouth. One of these
simple and pleasant tasting tablets,
put in the mouth just before going to
bed, clears out all the choked up air
passages, soothes the irritated bron-
chial tubes and enables the asthmatic
sufferer to breathe easily and natural
ly while lying down and to get COM
Portable nights sleep.
OXidaze tablets are harmless, con-
tain no dangerous habit forming drugs
and are not at all expensive. Bow
ditch & Webster and many other
druggists sell them and agree to re-
fund money to any purchaser who
does not obtain successful results
from their use. This certainly makes
their test an easy matter to all who
suffer from Asthma or Bronchitis
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21

and kept burning brightly until late
hour. An automobile procession was
organized and company Of young
men with trumpets went to Skowhe-
gan TO give vent to some of the surplus
enthusiasm. The party returned about
$50 +. NJ, somewhat battered in ap-
pearance. having been met with hot
bombardment of eggs, tomatoes and
other missiles. Plans are on foot for
baseball mass meeting to be held
Thursday evening in Firemen's hall
for the purpose of raising additional
funds for the support Of the Madison
team.
A most delightful reunion of the
class of 1905 Of the Arson High school
vas held Monday evening at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. George Walker
on the Arson side. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Gilman, Mrs. Mar
ion Hilton Yeaton of Starks, Mr.. and
Mrs. Willis Viles, Mrs. Bessie Nicholson
Barker of Bath, and Mr.. and Mrs. l..
w. Farrar of Dallas, Texas. The eve
ring was passed with a series of games
and social intercourse. Dainty refresh
IHenlS were sci NSu Ny Tie lioSlSSS'
A Lawn social was held Monday eve
ming at the residence of T. H. Spear in
Arson under the auspices of the La
dies Aid of the Methodist church. The
lawn was especially decorated for the
occasion with strings of colored lights
and the evening was enlivened with
selections by Corson's Band. A small
sum Of money was netted for the
benefit of the society.
Mrs. c. f. Sampson and Mrs. Anna
F'elker were guests Saturday and Sun
day of friends in Augusta.
l. B. Dyer left Tuesday for Vinalha-
ven. where he went for a deep water
fishing trip with friends.
DR.. Cecil Fletcher, who has been the
guest of his father. E. NJ. Fletcher. for
the past two weeks. left Monday night
for New York City.
Prof. and Mrs. Winthrop Stanley.
who have been guests of Mrs. Stan
lev's parents for the past month. re-
turned Monday to their home in West
brook.
Among. those who went to Rumford
Tuesday to witness the baseball game
bet ween Madison and Oxford teams
we're VIM. B. Brown, NJ. c. Adams and
Ralph Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21
CLINTON

Mrs. Herbert Brown Of Portland was
in Clinton Monday to attend the meet
ing Of the trustees of the Brown Me-
mortal Public library.
Rev. Sidney Wakely, who has been
in ill health for about four years and
not able to preach. is so much improv-
ed that he has accepted the pastorate
of the Baptist church in Dexter.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pratt have just
returned from a stay at Old Orchard.
Mrs. Henry Wood has just returned
from a visit in Portland.
F. Wakely and Ernest Wakely
have been guests for a week of their
brothers, George and Fred.
Mrs. Charles Files was in Newport a
few days last week.
Mrs. Ida Cain Andrews and son
Paul are the guests Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Cain.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. True were In
Pittsfield last week to attend the fu-
neral Of her brothers wife.
Llewellyn Decker. who has been sick
for some time. is reported no better.
Miss Lillian Decker Of Portland is IT
home on account Of her fathers sick
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21

Skowhegan. Me. July 2o.--(SpeciaD
from large list Of applicants Miss
Nargerie Leonard Of Osterville, Mass.
has been elected teacher of drawing
for the towns of Madison and Skowhe-
gan, which gives her the highest po-
sition in the two largest towns in the
county and the largest district in this
part of the State. She succeeds Miss
Marjorie Loring of Sonerville, Mass,
who has held the position three years.
Miss Leonard is a graduate of Oster-
vile Grammar school. Barnstable High
school, and the Normal Art School,
Boston, Mass, and has been a teacher
If Winchester Mass. She will assume
her new position at the opening Of the
school year in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21

nice looking fellow was Charles Chap
lin. and with him was his brother. Sid
Chaplin. When l met Charles Chaplin
he was very serious. and asked all
about Maine and also how the contest
was run. l told him upon popularity,
and he said could get there on beau
ty.
Round Of Entertainment
AT Universal City we stayed four
days, and then stayed four days at
the Exposition. Every minute Of our
time was taken, from 100 in the morn
ing, breakfast time, until all hours at
night, but we enjoyed every minute
Of it. although many time we were
very tired.
Il enjoyed the bathing at the diff
ferent beaches very much, and espe-
cially at Salt Lake City, where we
were for several hours. There we were
enterta ined by the Mormons, who
, were very nice to US.
when our special train which took
US across the continent and home
again stopped at each Of the stations
we left the train and walked about.
The stations were crowded for blocks
away by people who came to see us.
don't believe in all the time that
| was away from home. I walked far
Their than the distance across the road,
automobiles we're everywhere to carry
US to and from our destinations. OF
course we walked in the Grand Can
yon. but that was the only place.
Praise for Jane Pride
Miss Jane Pride of the Boston
Traveller was the chaperone Of the
New England girls. and 1 enjoyed her
compa nionship very much. She was
everything that a girl could desire in
a companion. and was so nice to us all
the time that l shall always look back
with pleasant memories to my &C
Guaintance With such wonderful
woman"
Girls Join "Movies"
| Miss Dennison gave very vivid de-
seription of the life of the girls in
those few happy weeks. And her story
concerning the awarding OF the first
prize to Miss Ruth Purcell of WASH
. ington, d. c., was very interesting.
Unfortunately Miss Purcell was I'M
able to act, and could not be given
tho $4,000 contract as well. OF all
the girls who went to the sunny state
| only two of the girls remained to fol-
Low up the moving picture work, one
of them being an orphan girl from
/ Seattle Wash. and the other a girl
who had relatives in Los Angeles.
When asked if she was going to re-
sumo her work as telephone operator
at the Congress Square Hotel al Port
land, Miss Dennison replied in the
negative. and further stated that she
had made no plans definitely for the
future but thought she would rest
this summer. And maybe she might
return to california, accepting an Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21
HINCKLEY

Llewelyn Decker is very low and no
hopes of the recovery.
Mrs. Clara Swift expects to visit in
Oakland. Sidney and vicinity the last
OF this week and next.
Miss TreSsa Howard of Island Falls
arrived Friday night to make an ex-
tended visit in the home of Carson and
Twombly.
Miss Edith Lee returned to Taunton,
Mass. Saturday after a. two-weeks Wis
it with relatives in Maine.
Lyle BoyGon is helping Wander
Mitchell in having Mrs. Boyden is vis-
iting friends in Clinton and Pittsfe!d.
Mrs. Chas. Tobey visited in Canaan
several days last week, making the
trip in her sons motor carriage.
Mrs. Farnsworth of Farmington has
finished her year as matron Of Grange
to her home. A Mrs. Jones will take
her place TIC coming year.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". D. Holt went to
! Baysidc, Northport, Saturday to stav
at their cottage over Sunday. Garlic
II Oft family of Skowhegan is occupy-
ing the cottage through the month Of
July.
Mrs. Heatherington IS expected home
this week from her extended visit in
Aroostook county.
w. Mines ana family from Norridre-
Wock visited Sunday atsCarson and
Twombly's.
y son of Mr.. Elliott. whose summer
home is the Hunter farm. went to Low
ell. Mass. Friday and returned Fri
day night with friend and large run
about car. which they all hope to en-
joy.
Rev, G. W. HinCkley lectured Sum
day evening in the Federation church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21
MADISON
The Fans Celebrate Victory Over
Skowhegan Nine-Anson High
Class 1905 Reunion-Lawn
Social-Personal Mention
VISITORS WARMLY RECEIV.
ED IN SKOWHEGAN

The third successive victory Of
Madison baseball team over Skowhe-
gan Monday afternoon aroused the en-
thusiasm of the local fans to such a
pitch, that Monday evening an i'm
promptu celebration was organized.
Corson's Band was secured for the oc-
casion and headed a procession which
went the entire length of the business
section of Main street. The sidewalks
were crowded with long lines of cheer
ing men and women. A large fire, to-
gether with sky rockets and Roman
candles added not little to the cele-
bra;ion. A large bonfire Of tar barrels
was kindled on the railroad crossing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21

Fairfield. Me-, July 2o-'spec'ap'-
Mss Forestine Dennison OF f0f''anu'
ia passing several weeks in town
ne CUES, of her sister Mrs Ralph
c.shury, upper Main street. has just
,ed from a trip to California,
,.-s she attended the Exposition at
rrsncisco and also visited at
|,.-,rereal City. Miss Dennison was
o,ose, as the pretty girl to represent
u.;re in the American Beauty con-
,.s, there being one miss from each
state in the Union.
At tho Moving Picture City
"of course everything was very Won
as-4ul. but / guess what l liked best
bout the whole trip was the visits
"a Universal City. We all stayed at
INK Angeles, no one, not even the ac-
,ors. STAYED at Universal City, and
zach dav we went by automobile to
that place.
When we were posing for the pic
,u,e that was TO be in the Pathe Week
il. the girl from South Carolina, who
sat next to me on the platform had &C.
easion to leave the room, and while
she was gone I held her banner j.
Warren kerrigan, who sat on the
throne. in the midst of the girls leaned
over to me and asked: What does S.
C. stand for said. What would you
think He replied, some chicken.
Then / told him the banner belonged
10 the South Carolina girl and he could
wait and see If she was some chick
en- When she returned l was telling
her about the incident and we were
both laughing over it. when the pic
ture that appeared later in the Pathe
was taken. We were very much sur
prised TO find ourselves in such an un-
dignifed pose.
Dance in Their Honor
One evening we all attended a dance
that was given in our honor and at
which were present all the moving pic
ture actors and actresses. There i saw
Francis Ford, who was formerly a
Portland boy. and Grace Cunard. ].
Warren kerrigan was there. with his
mother, to whom he seemed very de-
voted, between dances he would 81,
In her lap, and be with her constantly
he'd a dance with Mr. Kerriran and
also with Charles Chaplin, who were
both very good dancers
Given a Banquet
The evening previous to the dance
We went to cafe that is frequented by
tine moving picture people, where
there was to be a banquet in our hon
|or al Il o'clock. When we arrived at
The cafe. ii was filled with the usual
patrons AS the party in which ! was
cat down to one of the many small
Fables, l noticed a fire looking fellow
pear US. and / asked one of our party
|who he was. Much to my surprise the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21
Take Lime for tuberculosis

In the Journal of the American Medi-
cal Association July 2. 1912. Page 3cs),
Or. c. F. Olsen, of Minneapolis, holds
that a deficiency of calcium" 0ime) is
responsible for the physical conditions
which lead to tuberculosis. land the
therapy he advocates rests on this basis
one of the reasons for the widespread
success of Eckman's Alternative in the
treatment of tuberculosis is its ability to
supply this deficiency. 1t contains lime
salt in such combination with other val.
liable agents as to be easily assimilated
by the average person. Many cases seem
to have yielded to 1t.
We make no exaggerated claims for 1t.
but prefer that il be, tried on the same
basis as any other prescription and since
II contains no opiates,snarcotics or habit
forming drugs. it is Bafe. From your
druggist or direct.
Eekman Laboratory, Philadelphia
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fer to enter the moving picture acting
in company with one of her girl
chums, who was formerly of Port
land.
No Proposals
Not one of the girls received pro-
posal of marriage, on the whole trip, y
said Miss Dennison, smilingly, but
them she added, that might be ac-
counted for that we did not remain in
one place long enough to become ac-
quainted, and also our chaperones
kept a strict eye on u.s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21
ropPFS7INE DENNISON, CHOSEN TO REPRESENT
'I MiilE IN NATIONAL BEAUTY CONTEST, M0DESTLY
IFIlS STORY OF EXPERIENCES ACROSS Continent

Portland Girl Home Of Her Sister, Mrs. Ralph ssse se y.ot
Fairfield Receives Journal and 1es very
1rhre Moving Pictures Are Made-Danced with War
Kerrean and Charlie Oh apln
The Washington times., 1915-01-20
bARTHOLDT PLANS
UNIVERSAL COURT
Introduces Resolution Calling
For Tribunal and Police to
Enforce Its DEGREES. i

"a resolution seeking to bring ABOUT
universal disarmament and the creation
Of an international court to settle the
disputes among nations IL sponsored by
Congressman Bartholdt Of Missouri.
Congressman Bartholdt introduced In
the House last nig,.t resolution ofYer-
Ing the good offices Of the United
States III bringing about the creation
Of an International Court Of Decree
and Enforcement
The proposed agreement provides for
the creation Of minimum international
army and navy and the establishment,
maintenance and control of such civil
and armed forces on land and sea as
the court may decree. Each siznatory
country would be required to contribute
in accordance with its population to the
support of both army and navy.
All governments now maintaining war
vessels would be required under the
proposed agreement. to surrend them to
the International Court, which would
determine the number. required for the
enforcement Of its DEGREES and direct
the dismantling Of the remaining ves-
sells 1t is provided that the standing
armies OF member countries shall be
limited to one soldier for every 1000 in.
habitants
The court would have power to make
terms of peace for all member coun-
tries.
The members ,of the court would re-
sentation on the court would be the
population Of the several countries.
with the exception OF China, in which
case special provisions are made.
The Washington times., 1915-01-20
Belgians Appreciate
U.S.. Aid, Says Van Dyke

That the Belgians in the refugee
camps of Holland and the ruined cities
Of Belgium are deeply appreciative Of
the work done for their relief by people
of this country is shown in a letter just
received at American Red Cross head
quarters from American Minister Van
Dyke at The Hague.
'"rhe helpful spirit of generosity in
our country Is warmly appreciated here
and in Belgium DR.. Van Dyke wrote
in reporting an inspection he had made
of refugee quarters in Amsterdam. II
wish YOU could have seen and heard
some of the expressions Of gratitude on
my little tour yesterday and on my
earlier tour through the refugee camps
and ruined cities of Belgium. 1t is
enough for man to say, 7 come from
America to be received with friendly
and thankful looks. Tho little children
smile and the tears run down the old
peoples cheeks"
Dr. Van Dyke declares that Holland
faces the necessity Of eaking care of
100000 or 100000 people who are out
of work. out Of a home, and out Of their
country.
''Thev cannot return at present to
Belgium he said, for it is impossible
to send people back to homes which no
longer exist except as heaps Of ruins.
The time is coming, l hope, when it will
be possible to put into practical opera
tlon the fund for the restoration Of Eel
GUM homes and households which l
had the pleasure Of starting here with
money which was sent from America"
The Washington times., 1915-01-20
Oratorio Society
Gives "The Messiah"

The vashington oratorio Society pre-
sentcd "rhe Messiah" at the Church
OF the Covenant last evening. with sgd
ney LLOYD Wrightson as director of the
chorus of ii0 voices.
The soprano and baritone parts. as
signed the most cNactng music df
score, were taken by MIS-. Ethel Holt@-
claw Gawlcr and Robert Maitland. of
New York. Mra. Gawlcr fully sustain
bining sincerity OF expression with
lovcliness Of tone. especially in the we'll
known aria. II know that my Re
deemcr liveth.' Mr.. Maitland showed
singing. proving himself capable OF in
terprcting a difficult score. Tho con-
tralto and tenor members Of the solo
quartet were Miss Beulah Harper and
Richard r. Backing.
with precision and unusual clearness
Of articulation.
The Washington times., 1915-01-20
SOAP is BAD
FOR THE HAIR

Soap should he used very sparing-
ly, If al all. if YOU want TO keep your
hair looking its best. Most soaps and
prepared shampoos contain 100 much
alkali. This dries the scalp, makes
the hair brittle and ruins it.
The best thing for steady use is
Just ordinary mulsified cocoanut oil
(Which is pure and greaselcss), is
cheaper and better than soap or any
thing else you can use.
One OF two teaspoonfuls will
cleanse the hair and scalp thorough
ly, Simply noistcn the hair with
water and rub 1t In. II makes an
abundance Of rich, creamy lathcr.
which rinses out easily. removing
every particle of dust, dirt, dandruff
ard excessive oil. The hair dries
quickly and evenly, and it leaves the
scalp soft. and the hair fine ard
silky, bright. lustrous. huny, aud
easy to manage.
You can get mulsiiied cocoanut oil
AT any pharmacy. and a few ounces
II supply every member OF ,hc tam
ily for uonths.--Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-01-20
6 States Still Under
Quarantine on, Cattle

Eight States still are under aiaran-
tine against the cattle foot md -mouth
disease. according to O report made 10y
the Department of Agriculture today.
These states are Connecticut, Della
ware. Maryland. Massachusetts. New
Jersey. New York, Pennsylvania and
Rhode Island. In number of other
staSes shipment from certain counties
is prohibited. y
Reporting on the condition in Mary.
that all territory within tAGOe miles Of
infected farms In eleven counties is
considered closed area, and shipment
out Of such areas for- any purpose is
prohibited. With the exception of
Frederick county this territory Is stu.
ated, for the most part. AROUND Balti-
more, with ono or two counties on the
Eastern Shore affected.