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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-13
Ice in Penobscot Very Weak.

The ice in the Penobscot river is in
decidedly weak condition, due to tn !,
heavy rains and continued warm
weather. and continuance Oh these
conditions for short time would re-
suit in the clearing of the river. The
seasons ice cutting on the Ken
duskeag was so brief that J. F. Wood
man & Co. were about 400 tons shor-
on their usual cut. Getchell Bros.
made the usual cut but lost several
hundred tons in the collapse Of anica
News,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-13
SIR JOHN FRENCH'S REPORT ON
THE RECENT BRITISH ADVANCE

London, March l., $40 p. MA re
port of the recent activities of the
British army in the field from the
headquarters Of Field Marshal Sir John
French was given out today by the
Official Information Bureau. 1t Is
dated March II, and Describes the
fighting which led to the capture of
Neuve Chapelle, announced yesterday,
as follows:
Since my last communicate, the sit
uation on our front between Armen-
there's La Bassee, has been material"
altered by a successful initiative on
the part of the troops engaged. Shor:-
ly after A. NJ. on tho tenth Of March
these troops assaulted and carried Ger
man trenches in the neighborhood 81
Neuve Chapelle.
Artillery Helps
The co-operation between the ar
tillery Of all branches and the lnfan-
try was very good, with the result that
the losses incurred were not great IN
proportion to the results achieced
The mutual support which individual
battalions afforded each other dur
ing the operations was marked fea-
ture Of the attack.
Our heavy artillery was very effec-
tive. Apart from the observed re-
suits, prisoners statements confirm the
accuracy of our fire and the damage
caused by it.
I'm the forenoon we captured the
whole village Of Neuve Chapelle. Our
infantry at once proceeded to confirm
and extend the local advantage gain
ed. BY dusk the whole labrynth OF
trenches on Il front Of about 1000
yards was in our hands. We had estab-
lished ourselves about 1900 yards be-
yond the enemy's advanced trenches.
7Sn Prieo-~--
The number Of German prisoners
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-13
WEST GARDINER

SPEARS CORNER-Miss Mida Parker
Of Bath was guest Thursday at the
home OF Miss Grace Goldsmith.
Miss Lulu Spear Of Lewiston was :,
Sunday guest Of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Anns Spear.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Feero of Hoiloryeu
passed Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fl. L.
Goldsmith.
The reelection Of Mrs. W A. Blaisdell
as superintendent of West Gardiner
schools in very pleasing to all Mrs.
Blaisdell gave great satisfaction in this
capacity last year and we are all clad
to welcome her back
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-13
YACHT WHICH FIRED ON GERMAN
SUBMARINE WAS ARMED VESSEL

London. March l., 900 2. M.-The
identity of the vessel described in a
recent wireless communication from
Berlin as a. yacht which fired on a
German submarine in St Georges
channel Feb Q, was revealed today
in an announcement given out by the
admiralty as follows:
III. NJ. S. Nanduara, an auxiliary
armed vessel. engaged a German sub
marine, Feb 9. The German govern
ment alleges that she did not show her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-13

captured and brought into headquar
tiers during the day was 80. There are
probably more to come.
During the 18th. the enemy made
repeated efforts to recover the ground
lost. All his counter attacks were re-
pulsed with heavy loss
We continue to make steady nro-
sress and hard fighting continues. The
local initiative displayed by our troops
daily is admirable. It says much for
the spirit which animates the army
The success achieved on the 10th and
18th is a striking example"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-13

Cony returned from Freeport early
Saturday morning, where they had
been defeated by Freeport Friday eve
ming by the score OF 10 to "a. Freeport
their referee was able to shoot Il out
Of the u fouls called on Cony by him.
These Il with the one lonely basket
they got from the floor made a total
OF H. Conys score was the result of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-13
C0NY LOSES BASKETBALL
T0FREEP0RT HICH--bUT!

four baskets from the floor and six
fouls. Capt. Wyer scored most Of
Cony's points, making a total Of 10.
But the defeat was not the worst part
of the trip, as the crowd rushed onto
the floor several times and threatened
bodily harm to the Cony players. It is
said this will sever all athletic rela-
tons between Cony and Freeport. as
Cony never will want to take anoth-
er chance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-13

Despite the changes of weather and
the hazards of the cruise" the COM
mander added. as the interview closed
we have not lost single life and
the crew we have today is the same
to a man as that which left Using Tau
many months ago, and they are all
ready to take another chance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-13
Competitive Printing


Booklets are not bought in assorted sizes as
Won buy collars. Printing is now sold with
and as a service Every piece of printed
matter is made to fit particular occasion
Ito appeal to a special class OF readers, to
express the personality of an individual ad.
vertiser.
First, we offer good printing-as good
as can be DONE To that we add suggestions
ideas, layouts of our own to make the print
ing effective whether it is label or an ad
vertisement.
We are glad to give you an estimate Of
what job will cost, but an estimate upon
lob of printing is valuable only when each
printer is estimating on the same job.
That seldom happens.
Paper costs cents to Is cents pound
Ink costs rs cents to S. pound.
Taste, originality, knowledge these
are almost priceless.
If you are good judge Of all these
things-then you can decide between est.
mates. Competitive printing, however,
never secures such good results as reposing
confidence in q printer of proved worth.
The next time your attention is arrested
by printed thing we'll done, stop and ask
yourself: Can such work be done by the
printer who figures lowest? No. Cheap
printing conveys the idea that you are a
cheap man, doing a cheap business at cheap
prices.
It seems unfortunate that people do not
understand that the most interesting state
nlent that can be put in type has no appeal
unless the vital words are properly mar.
shalled by an intimate knowledge of paper,
ink, and type faces plus-and here is the big
secret-tlle knowledge Of the particular re-.
quirement in hand and the ability to handle
it. Your printer should become the master
workman who moulds the many clemens
into one harmonious whole.
Naturally we are subject to the wishes
OF our customers. If you desire to attend tc
the various parts which go to make the
completed job-if you feel competent to be-
come the master mind, we will become me.
chanlcs and produce for you the printed
work which will be your conception of what
you want.
But if you leave it to us we will adapt
your Ideas and embody your needs into the
harmonious expression which you seek. Il
It IS results or effectiveness that YOU are
after we can help you. That subtle dignity,
htness OF purpose, and general impressive
ness become an intangible part of our work
10 summarize. Don't Maggie on cost;
maggie for effectiveness. Don't waste yor
time dlckering. Come to HEADQUARTERS
Come where they have the equipment. the
men, the ability the reliability, and the Gre
alive service
We shall be pleased to prove our claims
OF our ability to serve you intelligently and
we'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-13

In 1901 there were only 26 Esperanto
The amount of gold taken from the
societies in the world; ten years later
there were over 200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-13

The hump of the camel is regarded as
4 choice morsel Of food in Arabia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-13
AMERICAN KILLED
IN MEXICO CITY

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-13
If HERES REAL URGENCY ABOUT SELLING
THAT REAL ESTATE, PUT SOME OF THE
SPIRIT OF URGENCY INTO YOUR ADS

"oe any panic phraseoosy eoursebut make YOUR SUI
"o''ntH DESCRIPTIVE and ADEQUATE to really INTEREST
possible buyers.
80 MEANS NOT merely one publication Of an ad-even Of
euoo sd-oNIess THE ONE PUBLICATION BRINGS YOU
BUYER AZ sometimes hapre 1t me,rs ,e,stsncy ~
N"raina until tho buyer is faunal
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
AT DAVIS THEATRE.
Myrkie-Ha Go.

The AIyrkle- Harder Co, which was here at the Davis theatre just a year ago made it's reappearance at the Da- wis on Monday for a week of. high quality New Ycr8 successes, present ing the Louis Mann play, Elevating a Husband, for both the matinee and evening performances on Monday to the great pleasure of good sized houses at both times.
 John Bertin, who is leading man with the company this year, and Miss En- ma Myrl1le. leading woman, are sur- rounded with an entirely capable cast that showed pronounced ability in this sparkling comedy and with the two principals were given we'll earned cur tain calls for their acceptable work The cast includes Harry Cansdale Alice Louisberry, Harry BlaisinS Charles Haines, Geraldine Russell, Elm ma Myrkle, Nell Russell, Jack Ben tin, Lloyd Wertman, Mary O'Lougfiin William Ierne, James Marsden, Ma bel Srively, Louise Henresey, May O'Loughlin. Jessie Marion
 For Tuesday evening the play an nounced is The Girl of the Golden West and for the Tuesday matinee if will be Ready Money. The matinee play on Thursday will be d special production of Fine Feathers.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02

way. AIr. Writings ankle was sprain- ed and his shoulder bruised. It was referred to the finance committee.
 Notice of d claim for damages T-as given by Helen A. Moriarty for q brok- en leg and other injuries by fall on Broadway hill sidewalk on February ( when the sidewalk was slippery with ice. She made petition through her counsel, T. J. Kelly and it was re- ferred to the finance committee. Max Blazer also gave notice of a claim for damages on January 26, by q fall on the sidewalk opposite No. 24S Main street because of a trap door or coal chute which was out of condition. ne was otherwise injured. He asks $1000 damages and made petition through Attorney v. P. A. Quinn. It was referred to the finance committee. $1,661.61 Spent in Street Department.
 The report of the street commission er E. C. Lillibridge, for the past month showed a total of $1,661.61 in expenditures as folloys. at crusher, S4275; surface repairs, $301.50; clean ing streets and gutters, $27S.63; clean ing catch basins, $52.5G; repairing cul- verts and gutters, S10 collecting gar bage and ashes $603.75; at barn, $60; cleaning snow and ice, $266.SS; trim ming trees, $14.50; sweeping brick and block pavements, $31.1O.
 The average number of men employ ed during the month was 35. The re- port was accepted.
 Alderman M H. Hourigan for the public works committee reported pro- Sress on the petition of William 1T. Allen which is for a change of grade in the sidewalk on Church street op- posite the home of Mir. Allen.
 The following department bils were reported and ordered paid: Cemetery department, s2S9.13: public works, .J ment, S11S.49; gas and electric de- partment, $12,723.64; fire department $2,341.S7: police department, $2,041.33; street lighting $2,103.S0: finance de- pertinent, $12,142.25; water department $ST0.47.
 The meeting adjourned at S.45. Aft CT the meeting Alderman Hourigan said that the sewer assessments on Thames street and Harrison avenue had not settled this matter and ac- cording1y made no report. A hearing was held on Monday night, February 22nd.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 ELECTS ITS DELEGATES
To Rural Progress Meeting-commit- tees for Development Committee Banquet

At a meeting of the board of di- rectors of the Norwich Chamber of Commerce, held on Monday evening, annual meeting of the New England Federation for Rural Progress, as fol- lows: J. E. Vaughn, Murray D. Lin coin and Arthur F. Sherman. The meeting is to be held in Faneuil hall Boston, on Friday, March ,. It was voted to endorse the present bill on home rule, which is now before the legislature. The bill enables cities, towns and boroughs to enact and them before the general assembly. It was also voted b hold an open meet ing in Buckingham Memorial on Fri day, March r. The topic is to be Building and Loan Associations and the speaker will be J. N. Standish, president of the Connecticut League of Local Building and Loan Associa- tions.
 Plans were discussed for the ban quet to i1e held at the Wauregan house on April under the auspices of the Eastern Connecticut Development committee, upon invitation of the Nor wich Chamber of Commerce. The list of speakers will include President Howard Elliott of the N. r, N. H. & H. railroad system, Mayor Timothy c. MurphV, Frank H. JohnStone, prsS1- dent of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, and Rev. J. Romeyn Dan forth of New London. Rev. ". $. Beard of Wiliimantic is to be the toastmaster.
 Committees on the banquet have been appointed as follows:
 Committee on rangements--W. A. Somers, F. H. Smith and r. G. Aubrey.
 Reception Committee-F'. H. Smith, J E. Shannon, Robert W. Perkins, Charles H Preston and Willis Aus tin.
 Table Decorations--Otto F. WuIf, Otto F. Ernst. Frederick Smith.
 Transportation Committee---James C. Isbister, F. C. Jewett and J. l.. Vaughn.
 Music Conlnittee-Jolln F. Swahn.
 Printing and Publicity--H. F. Branche and c. W. Pearson
 On Souvenirs-H. R. Branche, James A HiscoX and John E. Tanning.
 Treasurer for Banquet-Charles I. Smith.
 Social Committee--A. r. Cherry, George \. Chappeu James C. Casey, Charles V. James, John 0. Johnson, Dr. R. R. Kinkead. F. I. Rogers, c. A. Spear, F. w. Guild, Abner Schwartz, c Treat, Samuel Taylor, Harry F. Prentice, R. H. Montgomery, Percival Chapman, $. J. kehoe, Dr. L. F. La Pierre, C. k. Bailey and Fred c Crow ell
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
C|TY'S BUSINESS TRANSACTED
In Common Council Session That Lasted Ten Minutes Three Claims for Damages Fed-Petons for Side walk Grade-Teephone Co., Wants Extend Conduit in Talman Street.

The March meeting of the commcn council was Eeld Monday evening and was a brief session which required only 10 minutes for the transaction of the necessary business.
 It was called to order at s.35 by Mayor T. .. Murphy. The roll call showing Councilmen \. F. Cruthers and Hugh Kinder as the absentees.
 Clerk $. D. Moore read the petition from Margaret w. Jackson for a. side- walk grade on the westerly side of Palmer street from Hamilton avenue to Carter avenue, which was referred to the public works committee.
 The Southern New England Tele- phone company petitioned for right to excavate in Talman street to extend conduit about 125 feet. This was also referred to the public works commit tee with power. The petition was ac. companied by q, plan.
 Claims For Damages.
 Lyman W. Whiting sent notice of a claim for damages which he is to make for a fall on Central avenue on De- celnber 29 on tine sidewalk opposite the barn of the Shore Line Electric rail-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
Wedding Guests Left for Their Homes

A number of the guests at the wed- dings in the Levine family left Mon day evening for their homes, having spent the day Monday in sightseeing trips around the city. Those who left Monday night were: MT. and Mrs. James Owaroff. Mrs. Joseph SWatz- burg and son Rutherford, Mrs. M. Swartzburg and daughter Ida of the Bronx. Miss Rosa OWaroff of Brook lyn, N. r., Samuel Schulman, Mrs. Fannie Roth and daughter Anna. MT. and Mrs. Harry Roth of Newark, N. J., Samuel Friedland and sons, Norman and Ralph of Dover, N. J., Miss Rosa IzrokowitZ, Miss Sadie IzrokoWitz Miss Minnie Cra1ner, Harry and Ellis Katz, Aron FTiedland of Worcester, Mass, Mir. and Mrs. Samuel Silver. Miss Es- tl1er and Robert Silver, MT. and Mrs. Fishman and daughter Jeannette, Jo- seph F'riedland and MT. Bloom of New Haven, David Trowig, MT. Cohen and MT: MilEer of Storrs college. The re- naining guests will leave the latter part of this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
Snn. Moon and Tfden.
GREENEVILLE
Funeral of Edgar Nelson Brown-Local Notes of Interest Gathered About the District,

A large number of mourning rela- lives and friends attended the funeral of Edgar Nelson Brown, held from his late home, sos Central avenue. Mon day afternoon at o'clock. Rev Charles H. Ricketts, pastor of the GreeneVille Congregational church, of ficiated- A double quartette from the Bass-Clef rendered very touchingly The Christians Good Night and Jesus Saviour, Pilot Me. The caske& was surrounded with many handsome floral tributes that bore silent testimony tc the many friendships won by the de- ceased. Tine remains were borne to the waiting tea,rse by Warren Church, Jo- seph D. Pfeiffer, R. C. Perry, John C. Atterbury, James W. Semple and Will liam A. Pitcher. In-erment was in the family plot in Yantic cemetery. Rev MT. Ricketts read a co1lmittal servicc at the grave.
 r-ndertalers Church & Allen hao charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
REV. w. A. kEEFE
 WAS THE SPEAKER. At Meeting at Fitehrille Under Au- spices of Holy Name Society,

Rev. William 4. keefe of Plainfield was the speaker on Monday evening at the service held in St. Johns church Fitchville, upon the invitation of the Holy Name society of that parish.
 The exercises consisted of the usual
 enten devotions, conducted by Rev David R, O'Donnell, after which Fath- CT keefe delivered a very eloquent ser non upon the aims and high ideals of Catholic Manhood, which the. Holy Name societies throughout the country were promoting.
 The church was fi1Ie9 with the mem aers of the organization and their friends and the sermon made 9 deep impression upon the large congrega- ton which had assembled. A good sized delegation from Norwich, mem bers of St. Patrick's Holy Name so- ciety attended the services, making the trip in automobiles.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and Motion Pictures.

At the Monday performances at the Auditorium, it was evident that one of the best musical comedy produc- tions brought here by the management this season is The Hinl1ey- Dee Girls, presented by the Marcus Musical Com edy company. The large audiences were highly pleased with the sparkling huInor and the pretty song numbers. The principal drawing cards were Happy AIcNally and Tom Carroll, two lively comedians, who kept things in a continual hum. These two funny fellows were ably assisted by Gladys Lloyd, a charming soubrette, and a pany will present an entirely new show Wednesday.
 On the movie programme the feature film was Every Girl, d personification play in two reels, A Romance in Bear Creek and a sparkling comedy, Thou Shalt Not Efirt, featuring Billie Ritchie,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
Bonds Were Accented.

William La Duca, Central Vernant freight conductor, who has been a prisoner in the county jail in New London charged with indecent assault on Harry Jewett, an East New London boy. pending trial in the criminal su- perior court, secured bonds of $2,500 Saturday afternoon. The bonds were furnished by a surety company and were approved by Judge Gardiner Greene Saturday afternoon when La Duca was released.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
FIFTH DIVIDEND IN
 ATLANTIC NATIONAL BANK.
Declared by Receiver-Makes a Total
 of 67 1-2 Per Gent. For Creditors.

A dividend of 1-3 per cent. for the creditors of the Atlantic National bank of royidenca was announced by the re- ceived Monday. This is the fifth di- yidend and makes a total of 67 1-2 per cent, or S15S,557 paid to the creditors.
 As 8. result of the failure of the in- stitution in April. 1913, Edward F. Met calf, a former president and Henry E. De Kall, a broker of New York, were found guilty last January of misappli- cation Of the banks funds.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
Appetite Follows
 Good Digestion

Nearly everyone indulges their appetite and the digestive or gans are abused, resulting in a congestion of poisonous waste that clogs the bowels and causes much misery and dis tresS.
 The most effective remedy to correct this condition is the combination of simple laxative herbs with pepsin, known as Dr. CaldWell'S Syrup Pepsin. This is natural, pleasant tasting remedy, gentle yet positive in action, and quickly relieves indi- gestion, constipation, sick head ache, belchinS, etc. Drus stores sell Dr. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin at fifty cents and one dollar a bottle, and in thousands of homes it is the indispensable family remedy. For a free trial bottle write pr. w. B. Caldwell, 452 Washington St, Monticello, Ills.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
This Will Interest Mothers

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. a. certain relief for feverish- ness. headache. bad stomach. teething els and destroy worms. They break up colds in A hours. They are so pleasant to the taste children like them. Over 10000 testimonials. Used by mothers for 26 years. They never fail. Sold by all dru~~ists, 25c. Sam pie mailed FREE. Address Allen $. OlmSted. Le Roy. N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
TreadweII Discharged from Bankruptcy

New York, March 1.--John Tread well, formerly interested in mining properties on the Pacific coast, who went into bankruptcy last November. at which time he gave his liabilities as 2.391, 660 and his assets as of unknown value, received a discharge from his debts today by Judge Housh in the United States district court. Exten- sive stocks and machinery were used to liquidate his debts.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
Will Work Golden Rule Degree.

of Palmyra encampment, No. 3, I. o. O. F, will go to New London this CTuesday) evening to confer the gold en rule degree on a class of candidates of Oricn encamplnent, No. 4. of that city. The Odd Fellows expect to leave on f1le 6.45 o'clock car.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
Party For His First Birthday.

Mrs. Casper K. Bailey entertained relatives and few friends Friday aft ernoon at her home on East Main street in celebrating the first birthday of her son, kirkner. Supper was serv- ed from a most attractive table, the centerpiece being the birthday cake with it's twelve lighted candles. Beautiful gifts were received. Piano selections were rendered during the late afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-02
GALLAUpET WOULD FURNISH
 HYDRO FOR S1s,ooo
Norwich Company's Bid for Military
 Machine for Government.

When the 15 bids for the construc- tion of military hydro -aeroplanes were opened secretly at the navy depart ment, Washington Saturday, any de- scription of plans for the machines was refused by the department, and in an official statement, it was said that lev cry effort will be made to keep cer- tain improvements devised by some of the bidders from becoming public
 This was the first open competition for hydro -aeroplanes held by the navy department. The machines called for are to be biplanes of the seagoing type. Each must carry two persons. guns, ammunition, wireless ou tit, and a certain amount of arnlor protection, and have a speed of from 30 to so miles an hour. They are to weigh be- tween 2,500 and 5000 pounds, and the total useful load they are to carry will average about 600 pounds.
 The navy, department expressed sat- isfaction with the results of the com petition and the ability shown by American designers to offer machines which would stand comparison with those abroad. It will take some weeks to so over the confidential data sub mitted and decide which companies shall receive the award.
 Six machines in all are required, and the following bids were received, the bid quoted being that for a single ma chine: