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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

Aldorus Jones Is clapboarding his
house and putting in new windows
and doors. L. P. Jones and Emery
Turner are doing the work and w. c.
Lessner Is painting the house.
Capt. Samuel R. Percy and wife OF
Bath visited Mrs. Percy's uncle, Ma
thaniel Overlook, this week. helping
him to celebrate his 88th birthday on
Friday. They came up in Capts Per-
cy's big touring car and were accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Grin
nell Of Bath. Mr.. Overlook is the last
OF the old residents Of Washington.
The first frost of the season on the
high land came Tuesday night, and,
although not very severe 1t killed the
tender vegetation and brought feel
ing Of chill in the air reminding us
that winter is coming.
Laforest Hanna il repairing the
Charles Howard bnilo1Sgs, which he
recently purchased e home.
News has reached here d the stork
visiting the home Of Mr.. G MRS.
j. Sabin Clark Of Readfleld ing
ing the second In a series Of 1bys.
Mr.. Clark is one Of our popular young
men. who went from here to Readfield
and married Mrs. Amy Smith. -
Laforest Hannah and his daughter
Susie are working for his uncle, Ma
thaniel Overlook.
Delbert Light has gone to Massa-
chusetts, where he has a good posi-
ton In an asylum.
Another old faithful horse went to
the land Of his fathers this week. The
old familiar figure Of Bill" Eben A.
Cunningham's old horse, will be seen
on the roads no more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30
FOR MOTHERS
Hints on Child Welfare

Every proud mother likes to see her
children strong, well and happy The
way to have pride i'll your children is
TO train them to good habits OF body,
as well as of mind Teach them clean
Illness; tell them that tresi. water, pure
air and sunshine are as good for them
as for birds, flowers and trees. Don't
give children medicine unless they need
II. When they do require something for
their bowels or stomach, you can safely
E,}e them L. F." Atwood's Medicine
Many mothers have learned to have con-
tGcHcc in it. because when they were
Children their mothers gave it to them.
i dependable household remedy, used
over sixty years in thousands Of
families.
Buy 35c bottle at your nearest
store. or write today for free sample.
FREE-"Ye Olde Songs" words and music
Of sixty popular songs sent free on receipt of
outside yellow wrappers from the bottles,
together with your opinion of our Medicine.
H. F." MEDICINE CO., Portland. Me.
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maine J0TTINCS

The town of Cranberry Isles has offered
a reward of $500 for Information leading
to the arrest and conviction Of the person
or persons who set the fires there on
Sept. 2, 3, g., and II. Information must be
given either to A. J. Bryant. Cranberry
Isles, or Charles r. Allen, Northeast
Harbor. The. origin of the fires still re-
mains a mystery as is the one which oc-
Cured at Seal Harbor short time after
ward. Precautions have by no means
been abandoned at the resorts on the
other side of the island, and property own
era there are still LOGGING for some fur
Their developments in connection with
the cases.
The amount Of damage done to the
wires of the New England Telephone
and Telegraph Co. by Saturday nights
storm has been conservatively estimat-
ed at $780, On Monday morning wires
were down in every direction. Between
Bangor and Portland via Newport ev-
cry wire was down and The Associated
Press dispatches were sent by way or
Belfast. 1t is estimated that over 800
subscribers in Bangor were cut or and
in the neighboring towns from Is to 30
phones were put out of commission.
County Attorney Pierce Of Penobscot
county stated on Monday that $16.665
has been received from liquor dealers
as the result Of the September term Of
the supreme court-approximately ST.
200 in fines and costs. and the remand
er upon scire facias proceedings. The
money was badly needed. for the coun-
ty treasury was almost empty. Mr..
Pierce also said that between $1,000 and
$500 more will probably be received
within the next two weeks.
The many friends Of Miss Elizabeth
Mcleod Of Houlton will be interested
to hear of her marriage to Prof. L. ].
Barton of Oklahoma City. The we'd
ding took place in that city on Sunday.
Sept. Is. The bride is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Mcleod Of
Houlton. where she Is we'll known.
Miss Mcleod left Houlton several
months ago to visit her sister in Okla
homa. She was one Of the towns
popular young ladies and the best
wishes of hosts Of friends are being
extended.
The Barring road at Calais, which has
been the scene Of several automobile
accidents this summer. was again the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30
Misery Ended
eeivax Quickly Ends All Kidney
Misery.

Misery.
The most remarkable medicine ever
compounded for kidney and bladder ills
is Solvax that cannot be taken into the
system without showing immediate re-.
suits.
Backache. spots before the eyes, dizzi-
ness, bags under the eyes. scanty or too
frequent urination soon vanish after TAX
Ing . few doses of solvax.
This prescription is recognized Is the
best. safest and surest remedy for all
diseases arising from disordered kidneys
Women will ind solvax a boon to
weaknesses peculiar to their sex-reliev.
ing at once all urinary arrangements,
back or side aches. pufiness under the
eyes. sallow skin. or that WORKOUT feel
ing after sweeping and busting.
You should have solvax on hand all the
time. for there 10 no better medicine in
the world for kidney or bladder nai,eries.
Bowditch. W. bster Co. self tais renowned
prescription. fully guaranteed.
Oept20- ~ 30
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30
VASSALBORO

NORTHEASTERN Joy.
riders from this village attended the sup
per and social at the Center church last
Thursday evening and enjoyed a very
good time.
Miss Clara Hussey of Everett, Mass,
has returned to her home after visiting
weeks.
Mrs. J. E. jackson of Waterville called
on Mrs. c. c. Hussey last Thursday aft
ernoon and took her and the twins to the
city.
Last Saturdays football game at Oak
Grove seminary was a complete and easy
victory for the Coburn team, the score
being Is to 0. -,
Mrs. Guy Earle has returned from. a
visit at her brothers home in China. II.
Robert Hutton is removing his house,
hold goods from the Lord house on Main
street to his fathers home, to be with
his aged parents during the winter.
Misses Irma and Annie attend Oak GROVE
seminary. where they board during
schooldays.
Misses Pauline Pulsifer. Frdelia Dow
and Mabel johnson of Coburn Classical
institute. Waterville, called on their
friend, Miss Ethel L. Klein at the Bap7
fist parsonage last Saturday afternoor
on their way from the ball game at Oaf
Grove seminary.
Evangelist Reuben s. Smith Of Boston
closed his labors in special meetings at
the N. E. church last Sunday ana re-
turned to Boston. The evening service
was well attended, considering the unfa-
vorable weather. The Baptist church
joined in this last service Of the cam
paign, emitting their own evening SER
vice.
Rev. and Mrs. F. w. Klein rejoice In
the birth of their first grandson-Williafr
Lounsbury Jackman, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Ernest Delmore Jackman. in Dalto-
Mass. Mrs. Jackman was formerly NJ. I
Adelaide Lounsbury Klein. The newcc
er finds four grandparents and two grs h
grandparents ready to own him.
The first Sewing Circle meeting Of l1e
Baptist Ladies' Aid will be held .
Wednesday afternoon. Sept. p, at no
homo Of Mrs. Elmer shorey. Bri. =,
street. ~
CENTER-Supper and social of the
Center Ladies' Aid last Thursday even
ing were Of the usual excellence. The at
tendance was large and altogether this
first social event Of the season at the
Center was q good success.
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PALMYRA

Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Lang Of Skowhe-
gan were guests over Sunday at the
home Of G.. w. Homestead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Stevens OF
Parkman are guests at the home OF
Mrs. v. E. Thompson.
Miss Alton Smith Of Pittsfield was
in town over Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Augusta Cole has returned
from a visit in Newport.
Among the recent visitors at F. L.
Peasley's were Mr.. and Mrs. James
Crocker Of Norcross. Mrs. Jackson Of
Portland and Mr.. Peasley's parents Of
Burlington.
Miss Josephine Miller visited over
Sunday night at the home Of a. r.
Smith in Pittsfield.
Thirty -eight members Of Palmyra
Grange visited Twilight Grange aA
Corinna at their last meeting and pre-
scented a short program.
Mrs. Annie Mcfarland Of Troy Il
in town for visit.
Mrs. Sadie Crowell Of Revere. Mas,
is in town for a visit.
The Woman's Wednesday Club held
a regular meeting. Sept. e, at Mrs.
Ada Milier's in st. Adams. Mrs. Otis
L. Blaisdell presented the program:
Roll call. current events: general top
ic, Domestic Science" Nesdames
Davis. Miller. Seekins. Coolidge and
Miss Josephine Miller provided excel
lent music. Mrs. Miller served a DELI
cious lunch ana Mrs. Coolidge invited
the club to meet with her. Oct. II.
The Woman's Wednesday Club Wis
tied Palmyra Grange Friday evening,
Sept. "a. and presented the following
program: Piano selection by Clarence
8. Hall Of Someryille. Mass. A paper
on Methods Of Education" by Mrs.
8. b. MiIlett: song. Ladies' quartet:
farce. mot Q Man in the House.:
Song. Miss Josephine Miller: a paper.
Mrs. w. A. Blaisdell: reading, Olga
Atllett; song. quartet: reading. Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30
READFIELD

The corn shop closed canning corn On
Monday. Sept. q. Some more than 2oo,-
600 cans were put up.
Mrs. Thayer and Mrs. Hutchinson OF
Brooklyn. N. T., guests Of Mrs. sadie
Spaulding. took an auto ride to Tosus on
Saturday. Sept. Is.
Those here having silos were busy fll-
ing them last week.
Mrs. Alnina Harris suffered the ampu-
tation Of q toe last week.
Many are suffering from colds by rea-
son Of the sudden change Of weather.
DR.. D. B. Holt. assisted by others, will
hold an institute here on Oct. q, and the
ladies' will give harvest supper in the
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30
To Put on Flesh
,16bd Increase Weight

ut people eat from four to s;x
~ of good solid fat-makinp food
day and still do not increase in
fg one ounce, while on the other
ia many OF the plump, chunky
fhnat very lightly and keep gain
IN d the time. It's all bosh to saw
b S,Mt rls Is the nature of the indi-
u ,isaa IL isn't Natures way at all
Nos thin people stay thin because
.,het- pWers of assimilation are de-
\ fectiys They absorb just enough Of
4 the foci they eat to maintain life and
. senblance of health and strength.
<Stunng won't help them. A dozen
meals day won't make them gain a
single stay there pound. All the
fat producing elements of their food
stay there in the intestines until they
just pass from the body as waste.
What such people need is something
mat will prepare these fatty food ele-
uants so that their blood can absorb
asm and deposit them all about the
Sty-something too, that will multi
FL Atheir red blood corpulses and in
~ @s their hoods carrying power,
ffor such a condition it is well to
Rcemrlend eating a Sargol tablet with
very meal. Sargol is not, as some be-
bye a patented drug, but is simply a
eNeful combination of six of the most
efeNive and powerful assimlative and
flesh building elements known to
chemistry. 1t is absolutely harmless.
yet has been wonderfully effective and
a single tablet eaten with each meal
often, according to reports of users.
has the effect of increasing the weight
OF thin man or woman from three to
five pounds a week. Sargol is sold by
Bowditch & Webster and other good
druggists everywhere on positive
guarantee of weight increase or money
back-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30
SIDNEY

NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. T. s. Ben.
SON left Sunday for Portland. en- route
for Washington. b. c., where the,
will attend the G. "A. r. encampment.
A son was born Saturday to Mr.
and Mrs. Horace G. Farnham.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert s. Robinson O,
Norfolk Downs. Mass, who were
guests OF the iatter's brother, w. P
Lyon. several days last week, returned
home Sunday.
O. q. Robbins Of Augusta was q
Yeekdend visitor at his home In town
sAdti& Kat1e Curtis Of MarpsweN, q
Senior at Oak Grove Seminary, was 8
guest for the weekend recess of hei
classnate. Miss Marion Sibley. Miss
Hazel Curtis of Harpsweli, q Fresh
man at o. G.. S.. was also guest over
Sunday Of her classmate, Miss Mildred
Davenport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cole and Mr.
and Mrs. Cassins Clark returned Sat-
urday from a weeks outing at Lake
Cobbosseecontee.
Fred E. Blake is confined in bed
with a carbuncle on the back Of his
neck.
Miss Alice NJ. Moore Of Augusta
passed Saturday and Sunday at her
home in town.
Mrs. Nellie Bemis of Maiden, Mass.
was a recent visitor Of her uncle, Mar
tin L. Reynolds.
Mrs. Edgar Bailey and daughter
Jean Of Riverside passed Saturday and
Sunday at S "A. Clark's. They were
Joined Sunday by Mr.. Bailey.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ward and Mr.
and Mrs. Horace Fuller Of Hallowel
were in town Saturday to attend the
Sidney fair.
Mr.. and Mrs C. A. Knowles. Mr. and
Mrs. w. s. Knowles and two children
of Augusta were recent guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. A. T. Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Kingsley OF
Augusta attended Sidney fair Satur.
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WASHINGTON

DR.. 8. B. Overlook Of Pomfret. Ct.
who recently underwent surgical op-
Grafton at the Elliot hospital in Bos-
ton, is visiting his father. Nathaniel
Overlook, and his brother. w. e. Over
lock.
A large number from this place at
tended the Union and East Palermo
Fairs last week and report a good
time.
The Christian Endeavor chapel is
being treated to a good painting. w
c. Lessner and Laforest Hannah doing
the work.
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Piles
|liissure
e.th-sat

.ae condition of Mayor Robinson OF
sasor. who has been confined to his
SaeS by an attack of rheumatism for
week, was reported as improved
tuesday. The mayor was able to sit
"a part Of the day, and he received
sa.n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

caused Disagreement while
they lasted and they itched.
for no would scratch till he
would bleed. When he
scratched. wherever he put
his hands afterwards on his
face or arms, other pimples
would appear. Nights he
woke up crying and l had
to stay awake with him to
warm water and battle him.
i had to keep his arms wrap
ped up most Of the time on
account of his clothes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

Otis Blaisdell: piano selection; Mr.
Hall. The Grange served an excellent
supper. followed by social hour with
Mr.. Hall at the piano.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30
Children Cry
FOR FLETchER'S
casio RIA
'00-y! Ny Corn!' !;
HIM, Use 'Gets-N'

Then You'll Have No cornssxo BucpI
Your Germs Will Come "clsan CO.
Quick!
Did you ever see a corn peel Off after
you've used "Gets-It" on i? Well. It's
hardly do thing to 1t. Put a little
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30
ITCHING P|MPLES
ON FACE AND ARMS
Would Turn Into BIotches. Caused
Disagreement, Had to Keep Arms
Wrapped Up. UsedCuticura Soap
and Ointment. In 2 Months Well.

46 Wight Place Springfield, Mass
slly baby had pimples on his face and arms
md they would turn into blotches. They
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30
Cured without pain

Safe, easy treatment, based
on IS years successful prac-
tice in Maine. Cure guaran.
teed. No operation or de-
tention from business. FREQ
consultation, free letter.
Or. CT. FISKE
Specialist on DiseAsesof Rectum
80 Pleasant Az, Woodf Q. Portland
New Dewitt House, Lewiston.
Saturdays 10 Am. TO 8 Pm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

"Gets-1t' on. 1t dries 1t once. There's
nothing to stick. Put shoes and stock
ings on right over 1t. No pain, no fuso.
hurts the true flesh. never nk1es 4oos
sore. If you have tried almtot 10y.
thing else for corns. you will yb0-much
more surprised to see how quickly and
easily your c0rns and calluses Will come
and swrinkling up your face with corn-
Wy1n1les. Try 'tGets-It" tonight q
t1at corn, cSlau1, wart or bunien, aad
you'll be glad yon read this, 81 SssE
e eSss,s = 70 80 IAwssaes :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-30

Il used a number Of salves and other
snedies. but none did any good. Then I
lad about Cuticura Soap and Ointment and
bought I would try them. In one week l
bud see his skin beginning to clear Up ana
two months It was all WE'LL" (SigneO
tn J. Petelle. October l6. 1914.
Sample Each Free by Mail
With a2-p. Skin Book on request. lAd-
> mss postcard "Cuticura, Dept. T, Boz
Sfno." Sold throughout the world.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1915-04-29

Do you know the war is raging?
That the foe is drawing near?
Do you hear the call for soldiers,
Would you like to volunteer?
Go first, for the captains orders,
He'll tell you just what to do,
Then enter the place he assigns
you;
Be brave, be strong, be true.
60 forth in the heatof the battle,
Go get your armour of light,
Then enter the army OF service;
Be bold and stand for the right.
When the heat of the battle in
creases
And the foe is drawing near,
Just listen for the captains or
ders-
Listen, you will surely hear.
The enemy often attacks you,
Perhaps it may be unawares,
He'd like 0 80 much to get you,
Yes, you to put with the tares
The decisive battle may now be or
The victory soon be won;
| Will you render such faithful ser
vice
That your sentence shall b.
4 = "well DONE" :
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1915-04-29
Observer.

q contingency that would take
him out OF it. He could not be
consistent were he not to advo-
cate prohibition when occasion
rises for, him to do SO, and there
is no doubt that hewould like to
see the Democratic party make
prohibition an issue, but those
who are looking for him to 60
that length haye..a disappoint'
ment in store. Colonel Bryan ie
both prohibltionist and politi-
clan. No one knows better thar
he does when to put on and whef
to shut off the current.-Char
lotte Observer.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1915-04-29

DR.. Charles A. R. Campbell OF
San Antonio, Texas, has been ex-
perimenting for the last IA years
tn discover if a theory he holds,
that the bat is the natural enc
my Of the mosquito, is sound.
All his Investigations thus far
support the theory and he has
impressed the city officials OF
San Antonio 80 deeply that they
have established Q mammoth bat
roost in the outskirts Of the city
and. Ms bat is protected BY law.
The mosquito unquestionably
| is the carrier Of malaria just as
he is Of yellow fever. Ordinarily
the bat is not considered a desir-
able member OF the ornithologi-
cal family and women particu-
latly are fearful Of the winged
rat" but every living thing has
its enemy and il the bat is the en-
|emy Of the mosquito it can do a
lgreat service to mankind. OF all
the posts man knows the mosqui-
| to is One OF the worst. William
lC. Whitney once offered a prize OF
100000 to the scientist who
would discover q method OF ex.
termin at,ng the mosquito and he
had a group of learned men al
his country place, near Sleeps
, head Bay one summer studying
!, the problem, but nothing came
, Of it. The nsultof the establish
: ment Of the bat colony at Sal
} An tonic will not only give free
dom from the bites of the mos
: quitoes, but lessen danger from
!. the many forms Of malarial dis
leases. Commerce and Finance.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1915-04-29
M,I.' elsi,sl,r

The value of upright living is
always an asset Of value. And
in times Of stress when beset by
enemies it IS a bulwark Of defense
which is better than all other
bulwarks. Character counts al
ways.
Judge Ben. B. Lindsey, OF the
Denver Juvenile Court, has been
a man beset, and there have been
the strongestkind Of efforts made
to undo him. That he has won
in the courts in the fight to pro.
tect his name is most gratifying
to those who know him for the
great work which he has done in
Denver.
Recently in Denver the county
grand jury fled q report which
exonerated Judge Lindsey Of all
charges Of misconduct, and one
who had filed affidavits rejecting
ION his character was indicted or
a charge of criminal libel. Tht
report is that violatos OF tn
law and their sympathizers wer!
in league against Judge Lindsey
J; in the effort to ruin him. He ha'
made such q high name over thi'
entire country that his victor.
J, over those who sought to ami
hilate him wilt be hailed with tn
greatest satisfaction. News an
| Observer.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1915-04-29
sh BloeladsIs e,urit IA vssk

! Sheriff Moody md deputies on
Tuesday night and sWednssday
Of last week made another sue.
cessiul raid In Elk township. Az
a result Of the reid three men and
three women wsfs spprehended
and one Niatilling eutdt. None
Of the partief we're caught In the
act, 90 to lpeak. but budicisnt ev-
idence badsheen secaf I'D to justify
their arsSts The htil had been
.emove|Ia shoftwh5s before the
arriEalfof the Officers, but was
found next day, and consisted OF
a canning 'outflt4hich had been
converted into a complete still,
cap and worm. Seemingly, for
fear the inquisitive might wish to
know the proprietofs. the names
OF the owners were found written
on the still. The parties arrested
were: Willie Carroll, John Hod.
ges, Wash Hodges, Lottie Car.
roll, Maggie Carroll, Lister Car.
roll-the latter on account Of sick.
ness wasn't put under arrest fol-
the time being. Wash Hodges
by q ruse made his escape. ? he
asked to be allowed to 20 into q
house to see a sick father, and
as he hasn't returned from biz
visit to the sick as yethe isdoubt'
less still making diligent search
for the aforesaid sick father, any
way Wash hasn't been seen since
Willie Carroll and John Hodges
are now IN jail III QelaultO OF $zVt
bond for their appearance al
court: Lottie and Maggie Car
roll gave 5000 bond each and
were set at liberty.
This makes the fourth stillcap
tured by Sheriff Moody In thil
locality, and as be has been mott
fed of threats and repeatedly
warned Of the danger of makini
raids in this section, be takes sui
ficient force with him to NEST an,
emergency. He requests US Il
state that the majority Of tn
people Of Elk township are Of
the side Of the law end give hin
all the assistance they can In 10
eating and appfshsq ding viola
tors. .
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1915-04-29

A French scientist who has been
experimenting 1S years to ascer-
tain the effects Of low tempera-
ture on fish and animals, has
found that common snails can
withstand the greatest amount
OF cold.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1915-04-29

An exchange says of a certain
church in it's relations to it's pas
tor, that they hired him, they
tired Of him, and then they fired
him. We may add, how much
better it would have been if they
had admired, attired, and inspir'
ed him.-Biblical Recorder.