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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Peter J. O'Brien has returned to
Augusta after a visit of several days
at his old homo in Bath, to which city
he was called by the illness of his
mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

James Doyle of Whitefield, former
sheriff Of Lincoln county. was bust
ness visitor Friday in the city and
took the occasion to call on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

James Emery Of Vassalboro was a
business visitor Friday in this city,
coming in on the 9.39 A. NJ. train and
making number Of calls in town dur
ing the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Mrs Everett Hutchins Of Bruins
wick, who had been the guest Of rela-
tives on Court street returned home
on the Friday afternoon express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Hon. Micajah Hudson of Guilford
Of Governor Curtis Executive
Council. was a business caller Friday
in the city. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Beginning May I. 1915. all Journey
men plumbers and steamfitters shall re-
ceive a minimum wage Of $3.50 per day.
GUY L. SAWYER. Sec'y.
Local No. 643. feby3d3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Another carload of Occident -four was
discharged Friday by Weber & Hew-
ett The sale Of this famous -four is
constantly increasing. Occident -four
costs a little more than other flours. 1t
is made for those people who care
enough about bread to notice the diff
ference in different kinds,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Burleigh Marston is passing the
week end with his parents in this
city, and will return on Monday to re-
sumo his studies at Colby College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Carl Lewis returned Friday after
noon to Orono to resume his studies
at the University OF Maine after pass
ing few days at his home in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Mrs. Albert Townes of Waterville,
who had been making a short visit
with friends and relatives in Augusta.
has returned to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

G. c. F7agg, who is receiving treat
ment at the Mayfair hospital. is re-
ported to be improving. He is able
TO sit up for the greater part of each
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Hayward T. Parsons arrived in the
city Friday from Bowdoin College to
pass Sunday with his mother. Mrs
Annie T. Swazey. 80 Sewall street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05
LOCAL NOTICE

The Progressive Spiritualist So
ciety will hold meetings Sunday in G.
A. r. hall. 222 Water street. 2.30. 7.3O,
Mrs. Nellie E. Abbott Of Lawrence
Mass. speaker and message bearer
Public cordially invited. feb5d1t"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Paul D. Robinson Of Fryeburg was
among Fridays business callers in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Two small native pigs being cut UP
today at E. Locke's for Sunday dinners.
priced from IA to 1Sc pound Nice
native chicken and fowl. native ham
and bacon. also plenty homemade
sausage, Boston celery. lettuce and
spinach, 8 nice grape fruit Csc; Navel,
oranges 80. IS and 40c per doz.: cans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Campbell Keene, student at Bow
dom College, is passing few days at
his home in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

]. E. Brown Of Bangor passed FRI
day in the city on matters Of bust
ness nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

The big alteration sale at the D. w.
Adams Co. booms along merrily and
gives evidence that the values offered
are genuine bargains. Coats, suits,
dresses and winter goods are offered
at alteration sale prices and also spe-
cial millinery inducements. One Of the
best attractions in many day is the
waist department, and the sale has
been phenomenal. A splendid assort-
ment to select from now and, at the
alteration figures of one-half price and
less. they have the call. Regular ST.,
$3.50 and $1.9S waists at 69c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

subjects at the Cony High school were
held Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

C. F. Bilodeau's sale of 81 and $3.50
shirts at 79c means important savings
for men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. E. 1. Herbert left
Thursday forenoon for Haverhill. Mass.
for a short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Harry r. Gross left Friday for Ban
gor, where he will remain for the next
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05
Saturday, February 5, 1915.
LOCAL BRIEFS

II. v. Starrett OF Warren passed a
portion Of Friday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Those $3.50 and SO boots for women
which J. F. Eilodeau is selling for sl.9S
are selling rapidly and, but few pairs
will remain after todays selling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone 13e

Cards Of thanks. obituary notices. res
buttons Of respect. etc. Will %
charged 1t the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than IS centa.
Subscribers Wiz fail to receive ~
Journa, promptly will confer favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

The advertisements in this newspa-
per testify to the faith of the advertis-
ers in themselves; and their goods. The
advertisers believe in their ability to
please you; 10 make good in every re-
spect or else they would not invite
your patronage. Self confidence usual
~ has something substantial to back it
up. 1t is a factor that should at least
relp in determining your favor TO-
wards advertisers. They come to you
frankly with their message and at the
very least the latter is worth your
reading
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

]. F. Turner's public market makes
substantial price concessions in these
low prices: Native fowl and chickens,
20 to CSC; 25 lbs. sugar, $1.55; 10 lbs.
native salt pig pork, 81; CSC can
Marshmallow cream. %; shrimps, 10c;
cans 10c evaporated milk, Csc; cans
corn, Csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Big candy special al Folsom's today
See the south window, it will contain
nothing but our own make candy and
nothing that sells regularly for less
than 2Uc a pound. Your choice for to-
day only, lie a pound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Satin Spar is the name of one Of J..
G. Johnson's deliciously concocted con-
fections. How he makes it so good is a
secret known only to himself. But to
try it is the important thing. Freshly
made today in vanilla. molasses and
cinnamon favors and only 15c pound.
Walnut (molasses) fritters is another
suspiciously good combination Of
healthful sweets for young or old, lie
pound. For a hard candy ask for the
assorted twists made in variety Of
tlavors and twisted into dainty shapes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Turner & Prices sale Of red rubber
footwear is attracting considerable at
tention from men who know good val
ues in this high quality rubber. Only a
big purchase made with spot cash en-
ables this company to offer such low
reductions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Profit by the low prices at Cadar-
cites Sample Shoe Store. You will
need more rubbers before the winter
ends. Buy them now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

In another column will he found a
letter to F. II. !ngraham & Son. tailors,
from the Royal Tailors Of New York
and Chicago that might prove of inter-
est to the public
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

The woman with longing for a
neckpiece of dependable fur can crafty
her desire at Russell & Weston's for
about half of what same pieces would
cost in December. Natural mink, opos-
sum. wolf and fox are some of the
species in the lot To the woman who
needs a coat S. will purchase a SUI
premely good garment and the same
may be said Of an assortment of suits
at s.. On. the first floor are these: An
all-linen crash. 15-in. wide is Sc yard,
a -:0-inch, extra heavy. unbleached cot
ton. Sc yard and yard wide bleached
cotton in remnants at &C yard. A
special collection of remnants Of pop
Inns. crepes. voiles offers substantial
savings in dress goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Mccall patterns are now obtainable
at Chernowsky's. This bit of news will
De welcomed by large number of wo-
men. With Mccall patterns women
can make smart. up to date dresses
IN their own home. Books and mag
azines are now being shown at insig-
nlhcant prices. Illustrating the new
spring styles. There is McCall's Mag
azlne. a big handsome issue priced &C.
the Mccall Book of Fashions also SC
when bought with a pattern and a
more modest publication illustrating
the patterns for March. which is free.
AS a special today. Mr. Chernowsky
has value in waists that is out of the
ordinary. Stylish new patterns and
new weaves in a choice selection Of
patterns 81. Coats-the lowest prices
yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

There is good news and good reading
in the ad from Hersom & Bonsalrs to-
day. These hustling men are keeping
housewives correctly Informed on
grocery prices and their store at the
corner Of Bridge and Water streets is
a Mecca FOR many bargain hunters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

If you are thinking of buying furni
ture in the near future it will pay 20,
to visit Ellinwood's and examine som,
of the big values now offered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

The Bowditch- Webster Company has
just received another shipment Of gem
uine spruce gum. The proprietors here
consider this particular lot the finest
they have ever had. For candy, Marie
Saunders home made sweets is the
kind for which to ask. 1t is different
from ordinary packace goods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

MiIler's Fruit Store has made quanti-
ties of walnut ruffs 17c) and molas-
ses candy with cream filling G4c) for
over-Sunday CONNECTIONS. In fruit. ex-
ira large grape fruit. for CSC and
smaller varieties, for csc. Sixteen
Florida Oranges csc and SIC per dozen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Candy hungry? Ask John Coughlin
for box of Marian chocolates, rich
maple and vanilla creams with wal
nuts. filberts brazil nuts and pecans.
A full pound box 39c. Hot water bot
ties, a good serviceble bag 69c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Mems suits and overcoats are all
marked down at Barker's. No need to
argue with the man who needs cloth
ing. gentle reminder that these good
things can not last forever may not be
out Of place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

All the family can find saving
priced footwear at Wellman's today
One Of the notable bargains is a lot OF
boys high cut tan boots for spring
wear SO value for 81. Other values in
the adj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05
SATURDAY SPECIAL SALES
advertisements


Here's a bargain sure at Swift and
Turner Cos. A black iron coal hod with
a shovel and poker all for csc. Some
thing that particular housekeepers will
appreciate is. an odorless fry pan. Can't
be done? After you investigate the
patent you will agree with one man
who said it would fry onions in the
parlor without being discovered"
49c for the device. Some women will
take a shine to Cando Silver Polish
today. An eight ounce jar 15c.
This is the last day Of the E. E.
Davis & Co. sale Of suits and over
coats and women's fur coats. Some
people will regret it if they don't pat
ronize this money saving sale. For
boys. today, fleece lined shirts or
drawers. 19c and soc union suits 39c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

best shrimps, csc; cans corn. string
beans or peas, csc. Notice the good
display in the bakery department..
Beans and brown bread today; fancy
baldwin apples. soc peck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

A little bit Of summer is waited in
to the Augusta Fruit Company's store
under Cony House, with it's cukes
strawberries, dandelions and spinach
For fruits 16 Indian River Oranges CSC
or 16 Navels for Csc and grape fruit :
or for Csc. Candy special l pound
box assorted chocolates 29c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

L. S. Young delivers TO any reason
able distance at these low prices %
lbs. sugar, $1.55; russell apples, csc
peck; spinach, csc peck: roast beef. y
to 1Sc: fresh flank, SC lb.; hamburg
steak. > pounds CSC; sirloin steak. Csc;
corned beef, to 1ic h.; soup bone.
Sc. For fish: Scallops. smelts. butter
fish. halibut, salmon, 1sc; hake, had
dock, cod. oysters. 40c quart and clans
CSC quart, CSC peck. Home baked
beans 15c quart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-05

Local No. 643.
The Detroit times., 1916-09-22
THIEF STEALS
SHOES AND HEELS

A thief entered the store OF 10
seph Heider, No. 75 Twelfth-st. late
Thursday evening thru rear win
dow and took Is pairs OF shoes.
quantity OF rubber heels and leather
strips, an overcoat, suit and a
suitcase, all valued at s171. The
police are investigating the case.
While Mrs. Minnie Mauzy was aft.
ting on the porch OF her home at
No. 739 Fourth-ave., Thursday even
ing. a sneak thief entered the house
and stole a watch and chain valued
at sl15 and s2.SO in cash.
During the evening an unknown
man entered the hardware store OF
Albert Bradel, No. l544 Michigan.
ave, and ordered some nails. While
the clerk was filling the order the
customer" stole s15 in cash from
drawer and 4 gold watch valued
at SIS and escaped
Several robberies Of clothing from
residences we're also reported to the
police.
The Detroit times., 1916-09-22

have toward them as | would II He
were standing by?
IF work for another. am | hon
est? Am | the kind OF a parent He
wants? Is Jesus my partner in bust
ness?
VIII Your Methods Suit Jesus Christ
Are you willing TO have Jesus
walk thru your house from the Gel.
lar 10 the attic? VIII the weights
and measures you use shrink in the
judgment?
do lie In advertising? n Jesus
were the proprietor Of my business
would He change things?
Would he preach az do7 Is
there anything that leave out that
He would put in?
Am | afraid 10 put something in
my sermon because | fear that IL Of
tends some one? II Il Is the truth OF
God. I'll put II In my sermon no
matter whom II hurts II II is not
the truth, I'll die before | put It in
my sermon.
Would He he afraid OF being un
popular? II He were a lawyer would
The Detroit times., 1916-09-22
Can't Be BroeraW of the Church, You Must Marry It. Saws Billy Suna

the foxes have holes but the Son
OF God hath not where 10 lay His
head
"Oh. haven't you a 60-horse power
limousine? VIII | have TO walk
Nothing doing. That's the last
you ever see OF him. When Jesus
leads. He takes us thru the valley
OF the shadow and not around II.
we sing Nearer. My God 10
Thee Jesus. Keep Me Near the
Cross when the probabilities are
that we don't mean II You are liv.
Ing just as near TO God as you
want to.
Every man born OF God has two
natures. He has the old one OF the
flesh and the new one OF the spirit.
we must say NO. 10 the flesh
and Yes to the spirit. Feed the
goat and starve the sheep. There
must be no compromise between the
two natures Say no when saying
yes will make the devil smile and
the angels weep.
THE man who takes up his cross
daily 10 follow Him will have II on
the train. on the cars, when he goes
away from home and his wife won't
have TO hire a private detective TO
watch him when he goes 20 New
York.
III you keep from Jesus Christ
because you fear they will slam the
social door in your face you are not
the kind Of man that amounts 10
anything. A whole lot depends on
the crowd you run with. II Peter
had run with the same crowd that
Judas did he might have filed Jud
as place.
Jesus Christ doesn't want you "a
be a hermit. You don't have 10 "a
wear long, pessimistic face 10 be
Christian. Don't wear a mug like
that because ii makes you look
tired
Deny yourself Put the kicking
straps on old Adam I'm your nature
Don't shine for Jesus Christ like the
sun every Sundav and then look like
a London fog for the rest OF the
week
Don't Be Like Bantam Rooster
Don't be like a bantam rooster
who puts his legs out OF Joint every
time he crows, and has to be fixed
up before he can crow again. Many
a preacher stands all the week set
ting people on their pins because
they fell over while Growing on
Sunday.
The Detroit times., 1916-09-22

"Oh, Lord. help us TO keep from
falling OF the fence.
Ny heart goes out in pity 10 the
minister whose congregation thinks
II IL neglected, the great big ninnies.
THE world would have been saved
long ago but for the up-on-the-hill-
one-day and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
neXt-day business.
IF you are going 10 follow Christ
nail the flag OF resolution high and
clinch the nails on the mast till all
hell can't pull il down Keep going
steadily for God like an eight-day
clock.
The man whose religion is OF the
evergreen variety and not the
grounding variety keeps the devil
going 10 and fro.
Keeping close 10 Jesus Christ
means battle and warfare. There
Is no drifting down the rose-strewn
path 10 the soft music OF the flute
Put on your heavy armor for God.
You will need all the strength and
the manhood that you've got TO fight
| His battles. The cross wasn't cover
ed with velvet and rose leaves.
'To take mp the cross means TO
take a brave stand for God That's
why we ask you 10 work for the
prohibition amendment
/ II you are going TO be a Chris
tian be a Christian in Gods way,
Stop pretending TO be one in any
other way There is is a sharp dis
| tinctjon
There Is no shading from lack 70
brown. from brown to gray and from
gray 10 white. There are Just two
classes, just Jet black and Jet
white.
From this there Is no appeal. The
only way to get into the white class
is by repentance Am willing to
get my Christianity from Christ or
from the worldly-minded people?
There Is no shading of meaning
Either you did thing or YOU did
not Either YOU are going 10 heaven
| or you are going TO hell
This Is your chance, you Sunday
school teachers, TO tell the world
how TO go TO heaven and keep from
hell That's all your Sunday school
is for, TO save people and bring them
to Jesus Christ.
Am | doing the work that Jesus
wants me to do? Am | doing II in
His way?
If employer, am treating my
men as He wants me to? DO be
The Detroit times., 1916-09-22
PARENTS NOT
BARRED FROM
SCHOOL ROOMS

Parents and guardians OF pupils
in the River Rouge public schools
are not in any way prohibited from
inspecting the rooms or visiting the
classes. They are not allowed, how
ever. TO go imm ediately TO the class
rooms but must go first 20 the SUI
perintendent's office, where guides
will be furnished
This is the season. according 10
Superintendent of Schools Alexan-
der Mcdonald, that the notices are
posted in the Dunn and Ann Visger
schools. giving notice that all visi-
tors must first go TO the superinten-
dents Office. Citizens OF the village,
who thought the superintendent
order prohibitiye, are being told by
Mcdonald that the rule is proven
tative only-preventing mothers or
fathers with grievances against
teachers from bursting into the
schoolrooms without notice, thus
creating disturbances and humiliat
ing the teachers.
I'VE have made this rule" said
Mr. Mcdonald, because there have
been cases where mothers. thinking
they have a grievance against Ger
tain teacher, would come directly
10 the teachers room. abusing her,
oftentimes without cause. BY this
order. all complaints must come
first through the Office Of the super
intendent. giving both parent and
teacher fair hearing. Anyone Is
allowed 10 come and visit | am
sorry this order. which to me seems
necessary. should have created the
wrong impression"
The Detroit times., 1916-09-22
by THORNTON w. BURGESS.

Johnny Chuck sat on his doorstep
down In the far corner OF the Old
Orchard trying 10 make up his mind
Yes, sir, that Is just what Johnny
Chuck was trying 10 do and he was
making hard work OF IT, You know
how ~ sometimes Is when you are
a little undecided. First you think
you will. then you think you won't.
and finally you begin asking every.
body around you for their opinions
and wind up b. being no better of
than you were in the beginning.
The matter on Johnny Chuck's
mind was whether he was fat
enough to sleep comfortably all win
ter. That seems like a funny thing
TO have worrying one. doesn't it?
But II wasn't funny TO Johnny
Chuck. No indeed. e wasn't funny
al all II really was very serious.
He knew that great deal depend.
ed on the amount OF fat stored away
under his skin before he said good
bye 20 everybody and went TO bed
deep in IN. ground 10 sleep until
spring II he were fat enough II
wouldn't make much difference 10
him how cold the winter might be
or how late sweet Mistress Spring
might be in coming 10 wake him up.
But II he didn't have fat enough
tucked away under his skin he
might not be warm enough. and II
Mistress Spring should happen 10
he very late he would be so weak
when he awoke that he might not
have strength enough TO crawl out
OF his house Or IL might happen
that hunger would awaken him be-
fore Mistress Spring arrived and
then he might freeze 10 death try
ing 10 find something TO eat before