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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
DOGS in Dentists Chair.
(RostOn Transcript,)

The new dental engine given to the
Angel Memorial hospital for Animals
by Edmund T. Pratt, was used recent
ly on Mr.. Pratt's Scotch collie dog,
Memo, and the operators. Hugh F.
Daley and F. ]. Flanagan, were so
gentle that Memo scarcely stopped
waeeing his tail. Once or twice he
tried to duck" as the burr approached
near his gum, but he was as well De-
haved certainly as the majority or hu-
mans in the dentists chair. It was sim
ply a teeth cleaning job, and when
Memo left the table his teeth were as
clean as a whistle. He is.a big fellow,
and wore q bright ribbon all through
the Operation" The doctors at the
ANGEL hospital do not fill animals
teeth. for it is believed that if ami
mails teeth are kept clean and decayed
teeth extracted, filling will not be Ne
cessary.
On the operating table, ahead Of Ne
mo. was a big gray cat. His teeth were
very dirty, but he underwent the clean
ing process without much complaint. 1t
is worthy Of note that much OF the
dental work on animals is done with
out anaesthettcs, and that In case OF
small animals it Is not necessary to
use straps or sings.
DR.. Francis H. Rowley, president OF
the Massachusetts Society for the Pre-
yention of Cruelty to Animals, says
that many animals. big and little,
which go to the hospital for treat
ment, remind him strongly Of human
beings. Some are nervous and frighten-
ed and others undergo treatment calm
ly, realizing. apparently. that the
work is for the best, and that the OPP
orators are as careful as possible.
The number Of animals treated at
the hospital continues to increase, and
the institution has an average Of L.
out patients daily, besides 40 to so reg
ular patients Many Of the dogs taken
to the hospital with broken legs nova
days, are the victims of speeding mo-
tor cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

That some people who have not the
time and perhaps not the inclination
to indulge the peaceful sport Of fish
ing get some funny ideas about the
size Of fish that swim the waters Of
the lakes and ponds of this vicinity, is
shown by the case of the man who
came into town the other day from up
around Vassalboro way with little
load of wood. He is not a fisherman
himself but after another man came
into the store where he was to get
some live bait he got interested and
Joined in the conversation which was
in progress on the subject of fishing.
Finally it came out that the man af-
ter the live bait was going up to Dam
pond after pickerel, and on learning
this the man who had brought in the
wood remarked: Il amt been fishin'
but they are catching lots o.
pickerel at Dam pond this winter.
The other day some fellers got a
good string down there. and one pick
erel in the lot weighed 14h pounds.
The smallest one they caught weighed
3X pounds And the funny part Of
the whole thing was that he told Of
the weight Of the big fish in a tone
that left not the slightest doubt in the
minds of his hearers that he thought
his statement was otherwise than
true.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Dr. c. L. Blakeley left Friday aft
ernoon for Hamilton. N. Y, 80 miles
from Utica, where he will apply the
tuberculin test to a bull calf for Sum-
nit farm, Davidson, Penobscot county,
which farm is located As miles this
side of Houlton. The farm is owned by
the Summit Lumber Co. and has at
present a herd Of so Holsteins. Herbert
B. Bailey, the superintendent of the
farm, was for five years in charge Of
the herd at the National Home, To-
gus. The calf mentioned above is one
of the finest bred Holsteins in the
country. His sire is King Of the Black
and Whites, and his dam Lottie Walk
err Spofford, I'd. Her dam was the great
Lottie Walker Spoffosd, the only COW
of the Holstein Friesian breed that
has made five A. r. o. all above 20
pounds of butter In seven days, and
the only cow in the United States that
has made four records, all above 30
pounds, in seven days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

If you are not in khaki by the goth,
shall cut you dead-Ethel M" Thus
does a young Englishwoman. in the
agony" or personal, column Of an
English newspaper call upon some
young man to Join the colors.
The paper found its way to Ger
many, and an editor there, who want
ed to show the desperate measures the
English were using in order to get re-
cruits, but who was ignorant Of the
nice shadings Of English slang, trans
lated Ethel's threat In this fashion:
III YOU are not in khaki by the goth.
I shall hack you to DEATH" -
AS one English paper observed, the
young woman "got more for her
money on the other side"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

In the past only those students who
made the various school teams or at
tanned honors in some conspicuous
manner were able to have their pic
lures hung in the High school build
ing when they graduated. Plans are
under discussion to have gradua-
ton picture taken Of an entire class,
which would be the property of the
school, so that in the future all the
graduating pupils will have equal adj
vantages with the chosen few who
make the teams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

The Church of Jesus Christ, Latter
Day Saints, will hold conference Sun
day in Augusta. at which there Will
be present President Walter p. Mon-
son of New York City. nine elders and
two lady missionaries meeting will
be held at 10 A. M. at Odd Fellows
hall and at and 100 P. NJ. at the Au-
gusta Opera house. A number of mu-
steal selections will be rendered at
each meeting. All are welcome. No
collection
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
NORTH AUGUSTA

The Kewpie Clan Club was enter
tanned at the home Of Mrs. Grace Till
son, Belgrade road, Tuesday evening.
All enjoyed a very pleasant evening.
Mrs. Alonzo Cross and son Claud,
were callers at the home Of Mrs. ]. G..
Wilton on the Townsend road, recently.
Mrs. Frank Lyon is improving in
health.
Mrs. E. f. Taylor is recovering from
her illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Judge S. S. Lancaster of the NUM-
cipal court is one of the latest to sue
cumb to the prevailing grip cold and
left his office at City hall Friday fore
noon for home. The judges many
friends will hope that his indispositi'n
will be but of snort duration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Roy Thayer and Maurice Appleton
went to Webber pond ice fishing Fri
day afternoon and got nice string
of pickerel, averaging about a pound
and a half, no big ones being taken
on this trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Eva Labonte, formerly of Portland,
passed away Thursday, Jan. Is, in Au-
gusta, aged 2S years. The remains
were taken on the Friday night Full
man to Portland for burial and were
accompanied by Undertaken John "A.
Jauuith of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

A. L. Hutchins of Brattleboro. VT.
was in the city Friday and made
number of calls among his friends
and acquaintance here, and planned
to go back some time Saturday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Edward Hamilton, who until recent
ly was a partner of Mr.. keene in the
sucker fishing industry. returned
Thursday from Rumford, where he
had been to see if the conditions were
favorable for the business of netting.
and said that they were unfavorable
on account of low water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

George Daniels of Boston. Travelling
passenger agent for the Southern Line,
was a business visitor Friday in Au-
gusta and called at the office OF the
Maine Central station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

William Routh, night foreman at
the Maine Central roundhouse, has re-
sumed his duties after an enforced
layoff Of about three weeks on account
Of illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Conan Gage. who has been confined
| to his home ON Chestnut street for the
past week, has improved and expects
to take up his work the first Of the
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Lovers of the game of basketball
should not fail to see the game at the
High school building tonight, for the
two teams are in good shape and the
playing will be worth seeing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

w. F. Kerr, violinist at the Colonial
| theater, is able to resume his duties
after a weeks illness at his home. with
severe attack Of the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Seth Williams Independent Relief
Corps will meet at 2 o'clock Monday
afternoon with Mrs. Lippincott. Come
prepared to sew. Picnic supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

According to q French scientist.
birthmarks in families not now Of good
social position indicate that they are
Of knightly descent, the marks being
due to the fact that their possassorg
ancestors wore aEmofs~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

You can now order Seal Shipt oys-
tiers from Weber & Hewett, who Will
continue to receive regular shipments
throughout the season.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

E. c. Lee, who has been confined to
the house for the past few days, has
recovered and will resume his duties
at the CrosSett factory this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Nothing doing Friday at the NUM-
cipal court. the only occupants of the
police station the night before having
been dodgers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

S. w. Philbrick of Skowhegan was
among the visitors Friday in Augusta
on matters Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
Local matters

Miss Esther Mace arrived in the
city Friday on a visit to her parents
over Saturday and Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

l.. E. Coleman OF sherbrook. Can
ada. was in the city Friday and called
on number Of friends here before
continuing his trip to Worcester, Mass.
He left on the night train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

P. w. Wellman has returned to duty
at his shoe store in Darby block after
a severe attack Of the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Herbert Dinsmore, who is studying
in this city. left on the afternoon train
Friday for Bingham. where he will
make short visit with his relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Ernest Estes Of North Augusta was
admitted Friday morning to the Au-
gusta General hospital for surgical
treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Roy Farr Of 81 Gage street, who has
been seriously i'll for the past week. is
reported to be improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

F. L. Hersey. who has been in Bos-
ton on business for the past few days,
returned from his trip Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Miss Grace Barentzen is confined
to her home with the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Guy Sturgis of Portland was in the
city Friday on business matters and
called on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

SELF Respect and Good Glasses.
Are you as particular about the set |
and appearance Of your eyeglasses "s
you ara about your clothes and hats. |
Be consistent. The last word in eye.
glasses at WlGHT'S, Optician
so Water Street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22

Season Tickets soc
Single Admission :, .35c
Friday Afternoon 15c
Dance. Soc per eogple
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-22
NOTICE..

L ). District Court Maine District
pn, Portland. January 10. 1916.
> .l7suant TO the rules of the District
W., .ear1 OF the United States for the Dis
Nm o. OF Maine notice is hereby given,
n Ts. tharles j. Cole of Readfield in said
,,,ar, has applied for admission as an
r su,,'es and counsellor of said District
aAlsdst IAlrES T. 11ru,Ev cy,.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11

ton, Columbus, and other points in
Mississippi, while others are teaching
in Tennessee, Alabama, Virginia and
Texas.
From the above it will be seen that
Grenada is nearly fifteen thousand
dollars to the better durino the last
five years and besides this it should
not be overlooked that during the
same period the town has had for
nine months each year, or As months
in all, approximately 130 persons in
it because of the College. One hun
dred and thirty persons for nine
months equals ITO people for one
month or a family of five for 234
months. Then multiply this by the
whole As months and it will readily
be seen where the figures run to.
The current expenses of the Col
lege have been met with the amounts
collected currently.
DR.. Countiss, president of the Col
lege, is very enthusiastic and has
well-matured plans to make the Col
lege second to no institution of the
kind in the South.-Grenada Senti-
mel, Feb. 4th.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
KINGS DAUGHTERS ASK AID FOR
HOSPITAL.
To the Citizens of Lefore County:

/ 1
We have an institution in your
capitol city, that ought to attract thu
attention Of every man, woman ane
child in this grand country of yours
Is there anything in all your mids
that has done more for the good OF
all classes of your citizens than tn.
Kings Daughters Hospital? Sto1
and think what this institution mean.
to Leflore County.
We have been struggling along fol
nine years, doing the best we coulc
for the suffering, and we have done
much good with the inadequet means
at hand and the great disadvantages
| we have labored under.
The time has come when we must
be better equipped for doing greater
things for the sick and suffering,
We have sent out some good nurses
from our little house.
The State law now is, that a nurse
who graduates from a hospitl with
less than twenty beds cannot be
registered in the State; in justice to
these girls who labor so we'll for US,
we must have larger building, or
close up our institution. Will Le-
fore County and the City of Green
wood with all their boasted wealth
deny the means to make the best
thing she has the pride of our hearts
and the love of our work what it
should be? Nay verify. We can,
we must, we will have our new hos
pital before another year closes.
Outside of helping the sick. and
( the benefit of helping those who are
not able to take their suffering ones
to some far away and famous hos
pital, it is also wise for you to remem-
Der that the rich as we'll as the poor
are sometimes taken sick unexpect-
edly and the case is so urgent that
unless hospital is near by, it means
death, and this may mean you.
The training of the girls and fit
ting them for better women along all
lines is one of our greatest works.
Make it possible for US to train more
girls, and build hospital of fame of
our own. We can do it if all will
lend a helping hand.
Then when the time comes to act
we shall expect help from every citi-
zen of our county. Don't disap-
point us. Make it your interest and
our new hospital is surety.
Very truly,
Mrs. R. Thayer, Chm.
AaMrs. L. P. Csinn,
Mrs. DIR. Rennie,
Mrs. J. Gearhiser,
Mrs. DR.. Tyree,
Committee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
GREENWOOD FRIDAY

the travellers cooperate In the en-
deavor to land the Jefferson Davis
Highway route through the Delta.
The following gentlemen, mem
bers of the Greenwood Travelling
Mems Association, were seated at
the tables: H. H. Henderson, presi-
dent; A. M. Holly, secretary and
treasurer; j. L. Durrett, vice-presi-
dent; ID. Duncan, director; P. w.
Shearer, director; J. P. Nets, Jack
Hamilton, D. Currie Bell, ]. w.
Quinn, Claude Cockrell, Allan SAT-
fold, Ryan Ferguson, H. W. Hagan,
w. H. Hays, Preston Hinman, R. B.
Dorman, T. H. Baird, T. F. Aber-
nathy, Capt. E. w. Blanchard, Will
Reid Mcbride, H. w. Gideon, Richard
Clarke, A. R. Reeves, G. A. Wade,
John Rossella, J. P. Holt, j. R. For
roster, J. B. Guthrie, Y. T. Eggleston,
j. w. Martin, A. G. Goldback, Jesse
Quinn, w. G. Ditto, w. H. Harper, H.
L. DeLoach, w. E. Gray. And as
their guests, were Messrs. R. C.
King, Gordon Gillespie, W. A..
Mothershed, J. L. Gillespie, M. L. N.
Busam, W. M. Wilmington, w. M.
Hammer, H. H. Lotter, S. K. Price,
of Tupelo and C. I. Dicks, of New
Orleans.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
LEFLORE GROCER CO. BUYS
SITE FOR BUILDING

Greenwood's new wholesale gro-
cery concern, the Leflore Grocer
Company, the incorporators of
which are Messrs. Morris Lewis, W..
o. Barrett, Stephen L. Burwell and
w. K. Gwin, all of Lexington, and W..
tP. Weaver. of this city, have leased
the store on Carrollton Avenue
formerly occupied by the Wilkinson
Drug Co., and will in about ten
days open for active business.
These quarters are merely tempo
rary until their building can be
erected on the site which was pur-
chased by the Leflore Grocer Com
pany Thursday. The property of the
City Of Greenwood, and of Mrs. G.
L. Ray, in the rear of Wade Hard
ware Company and east of Cotton
street has been purchased by this
new concern. The City of Green
wood will probably open Carroll
! ton avenue from Howard street to
Cotton street, making public street
on the north of this property.
This is most ideal location for
this wholesale grocery concern, and
The Commonwealth's reporter has
been informed that as soon as the
plans can be completed, the contract
will be Immediately let for the con-
struction of their building, and the
completion of same will be speedily
rushed. One of the most modern
buildings will be erected, and the
Leflore Grocer Co. will spare no ex-
pense in making their warehouse and
offices the most up-to-date possible.
Mr.. w. P. Weaver, one of the in
corporators, has accepted the
management of the Lef1ore Grocer
Co. and will give the business his
personal attention. Mr.. Weaver
was for many years superintendent
of the Greenwood Compress &
Storage Company, until the estab-
lishment of the Weaver Grocer Co.,
which was lately absorbed by pur-
chase by the Greenwood Grocer
Company. Mr.. Weaver is one of
Leflore County's most substantial
and successful business men and
citizens, and his personal indentifca-
ton with and management of the
business insures its success.
The Commonwealth joins our peo-
pie in extending the Leflore Grocer
Co. cordial welcome to our whole
sale jobbing circles, and in bespeak-
ing for them a liberal share of the
/ public patronage.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
SUIT OVER GREENWOOD POST.
OFFICE BUILDING

A suit filed with w. A. Temple, U.
S. Commissioner, at Clarksdele last
week is of interest to Greenwood
people. The suit is the outgrowth of
the failure of the original contrac-
tors to build the postoHce building
here
The suit was filed by the Still
water Manufacturing Company of
Saltwater, Minn., through their at
torneys, Judge T. B. Watkins of
Clarksdale and J. N. Searles, of Still
water, Mimi, and Richard M. Nalty
and the Fidelity and Deposit Com
pany of Maryland are the defendants.
It is alleged that the Stuart-Ran-
dali Construction Co., the original
contractors, failed to erect the build
ing and turned over their contract to
Nalty. When they turned over the
incompleted building, they also de-
livered to Nalty all the woodwork
which the complaint company had
furnished the Stuart-Randall Com
pany under contract.
It is further alleged that Nalty
used this woodwork and did not pay
the original contractors or the manu-
featuring concern. The bill seeks
to recover the sum of $3,185, the
amount alleged to be due the Still
water Company on material furnish
ed for the postofice building. The
case will be heard by Judge Niles at
the July term of the federal court.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
CAPT. FRISKE COMING

The U. S. Snag boat, Capt. Horald
c. Friske, in charge will be at the
landing in Greenwood Tuesday,
February Is, about o'clock, and the
people interested are invited to call
at the boat, get acquainted and offer
any suggestions they wish.
w. H. Hays, secretary of the Busi-
ness League, has received the follow
ing letter which is self-explanatory
Vicksburg, Miss, Feb. 2, 1916.
Mr.. W. H. Hays, Secretary,
Business League,
Greenwood, Miss.
Dear Sir:
On February Is, l expect to arrive
in the afternoon on the U. S. Snag
Boat Ben Humphreys at the steam
boat landing, at Greenwood, Miss.
About p. M, if convenient to you,
l shall be pleased to have you visit
the boat and talk with me about the
river work.
Having only recently taken charge
of this district, I wish to become ac-
quainted with the people along the
river.
desire to extend through you the
same invitation to others interested in
the matter and hope you will make it
known to Them. Should anything
occur to change my plans, l shall
notify you. In the meantime hope
to hear from you.
Very respectfully,
(Signed) Harold C. Fiske,
Captain, Corps of Engineers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
$4,000 FOR GRENADA COLLEGE
FOLLOWS SERMON

| Plans were inaugurated at the ses-
sion of the North Mississippi confer
ence of the NJ. E. Church, South,
which was held at New Albany in
December, to raise $4,000 for
Grenada College which has been
! under the leadership of DR.. J. r.
Countiss for the past five years.
A commissioner in the person of
Rev. B. P. Jaco, one of the ablest
men Of the conference, was placed
in the field to take the message about
raising the money to the different
churches of the conference. Sunday
Bishop James Atkins delivered a
most powerful sermon at the Metho-
dist Church in this city, taking as
text, ''He went away sorrowful." !"
At the conclusion of the sermon sub
scriptions were called for Grenada
College and in few moments over
$4,000 were subscribed. The sub
scription has beef added to since
until the figures run up close to
$4,000, and it is felt sure that when
all are given an opportunity that
Grenada will show her interest and
pride in this splendid institution by
making a contribution in excess of
the figures last above named.
The school is doing great work and
the graduates that go out from it are
filling some of the highest and most
important school work in the country.
To show the unity of spirit and senti-
ment that moves the citizenship of
Grenada, the other churches of the
town called off their services Sunday
in order that their congregations
might show their interest in Grenada
College and have an opportunity to
hear Bishop Atkins as well.
While the matter of aiding the Col
lege is being considered by the peo-
pie of Grenada, it might not be amiss
to take hurried glance at what the
College has done under the present
administration and what has been
expended by it on property and i'm
provements in Grenada.
1t has been the policy of the man.
agement to spend on the property
what has been received from the
Conference. In five years the North
Mississippi Conference has placed in
the College treasury $4,000, which
has been expended as follows:
Purchase Kimhrough and Ray
property s. .s.= 1000
Walks on and aro1s. a,ns $500
Hot water faffasi 900
Past inaebt 80 - 500
Furnishing dining roass kitchen
and bedrooms 1900
Contractors Improvement $500