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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-06

country and this nation may receive
what they are just entitled to-'1ife,
liberty and the pursuit of happiness"
To this purpose am willing to de-
vote my energies, what time con-
venientIy can, and, as far as permits
sable, such money as 1 may have to
spare from ordinary needs of life and
necessities which are part Of our HUI
man requirements at this day and
age.
The movement for the defense Of
constitutional rights and the en-
forcement of constitutional guaran-
tees ought to receive sufficient i'm
petus through your paper to make it
self felt throughout the world if it is
properly organized and Developed
John L. Metzen.
$4,000
so. SHORE PROTECTIVE ASSN
WANTS |. C. TRACKS REMOVED
The removal of the Illinois Central
tracks through condemnation of pur-
chase by the city was urged yester-
day by the South Shore Protective
assn.
If removal of the railroad is not
feasible, the association demands:
That before any terminal or other
concessions are granted to the rail
road all its tracks shall be depressed
and electrified.
That a boulevard be built over the
depressed tracks.
A wide sand stretch for bathing
beach and recreation purposes be
created from 18th st. to 51st st.
That every South Side, street be
opened across the depressed tracks
to the lake.
Charles H. Wacker's "city beauti-
fuI'' plan was denounced as vision
airy and a possible corporation con-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-06
Bottle Trimmed With Gold Lace
lAChrishnas Suggestion
BY BiddyBye.


Milliner's materials are used for
making the best liked accessories
used in any part of the house. From
foot rolls and sofa pillows to pin
cushions and cologne bottles there
is no kind of lace, flower, ribbon, fur,
beads or metallic materials for which
some use cannot be found in house
hold art.
The smelling salts bottle pictured
today is a novelty which any deft
fingered girl can copy. White lace,
pink satin, gold lace and tiny ribbon
fiowerets are combined in its cover.
A set which will undoubtedly
please the average woman consists
of two bottles, a powder box and a
pin cushion of one design.
Glove and handkerchief boxes,
desk fittings and candle shades of
one pattern make a still more elab-
crate gift. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

The International Feature "Jaffery''
SHOWN on Wednesday at the Colonial is
one OF the finest pieces Of work ever
seen on the screen at such a low price.
The production features C. Aubrey
Smith and Eleanor Woodruff and the
story was written by William J. Locke.
Inc story recently ran in Harper's
bazaar as serial and also in the lead
Ing newspapers Of the country. The
author and Mr. Smith were school,
mates and the story was based on Mr..
Smiths life SO his Interpretation of the
part Is very realistic. Plenty Of action
IN every part Of the story and a storm
and shipwreck will keep the patrons in
terested through the entire production.
In the 9th episode Of Liberty Miss
Walcamp in the title role makes her
escape and during the progress of the
MIN has q very narrow escape from
death when her horse turned q COM
piete somersault over steep embank-
ment. Miss Walcamp was severely
bruised and shaken up and was forced
to rest for several days before re-
Stunning her work In the film.
Universal comedies and Weekly News
make up the mid-week programme.
Dorothy Bernard in Sporting Blood"
Friday and Saturday.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
And Other Business Before Catholic
Womsn's Charitable Association

The Catholic Women's Charitable
Association held a largely attended
and enthusiastic meeting Tuesday eve
ming at st. Mary's hall. the idea being
to put new life into the organization
and arouse enthusiasm in the work.
Some 40 or SO of the total member
ship of 10 were present and more
have signified their intention of soon
joining. Officers were elected as fol-
lows:
President, Mrs. Dennis Donovan:
vice president. Mrs. William Allen
secretary. Mrs. William Pickett; treas
urer, Miss Margaret Field; executive
committee, the above officers (ex-ofh
cio), Mrs. John Kehoe, Mrs. John
Coughlin and Mrs. Charles A. White.
Plans are being made for sale to
be held on some date about the mid
die of December at st. Mary's hall and
the members are working with the idea
Of making it the most successful the
association has ever held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
June r. Champlin

NJ and Mrs. George F. Crocker ana
son Stanley returned home TUESDAY
evening from Brockton, Mass, Wnere
they were called by the death OF their
hrother-in-law, June r. Champlln, WIN
was killed in an automoplie acci0o
Mr.. Champlin was well known III enie
city, having many friends here. Inc
widow was formerly Miss Belle LIN
scott and is also we'll known here. me
Rrockton Enterprise Of Nov. 10 had the
following concerning the fatal accl-
dent:
Mr. Champlin was driving his auto
mobile toward the center Of the city.
Robert Curry, employed as chaufreur
by William B. Cross, and driving one
of Mr.. Cross cars, was Journeylng
westward on Pleasant street. The ma
chimes collided nearly opposite Fern
street.
According to some of the witnesses.
Curry was forced to turn out to avoid
another car and in doing SO struck the
Champlin machine.
Champlin was thrown through the
windshield and landed on his head, be-
ing unconscious when picked up. CUR
nv escaped serious injury as did little
Miss Mary Judson Cross, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Cross, who was
in the car he was driving. Champlin
was carried into a nearby house and
the police were notified. officer Batch
elder ard Police Electrician Wallace
made a flying trip to the scene and
took the injured man to the hospital.
Champlin never regained conscious
ness and from the first the hospital au-
thorities had little hope Of his recovery.
He died at about ESQ as the result Of a
fractured skull.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
PROGRESSIVE LUNCHEON
TO Be GIVEN SATURDAY
BY SUFFRAGE LEAGUE

Under the direction of the Ways and
Means committee of The Augusta
Equal Suffrage League Of which Mrs.
Guy p. Gannett is the chairman three
progressive luncheons Will be given
Saturday afternoon in the city. These
luncheons will commence at the same
side of the river and the other two on
the West side. Tickets are now on sale
at SO cents each and can be obtained
from any of the ladies who entertain.
the entire number of tickets being
limited to Is, rs to each luncheon.
In view of the fact that Friday will
be observed all over the country for
suffrage this form of entertainment
will come at a very appropriate time.
The Augusta Suffrage League plans to
make the occasion in the city a very
ENJOYABLE one. The ladies will be con-
veyed by automobiles free Of charge
to the longest points between the
places of entertainment.
The luncheon on the East side is in
charge of Mrs. S. J. Beach. The soup
course will be served at the home of
Mrs. G. H. Brickett, II State street:
the fish course will be served at the
home of Mrs. M. 7. Wight, Al School
street; the chicken course at the home
of Mrs. S. J. Beach, "a Stone street;
the salad course at the domestic
science room of the High school build
ing under the direction o. Miss Jennie
Sawyer, teacher of domestic science;
ice cream, cake and coffee at the home
of Mrs. Henry w. Cobb 80 Stone
street, the coffee being served under
the direction of Misses Annie Torrey
and Grace SmotheIs. The ladies will be
assisted by Mrs. l.. H. Stevens, Mrs
Percy H. Whiting and Mrs. E. G.
Leighton.
The second luncheon VIII be served
as follows: First course With Mrs. II
L. Pishon, 1O4 Winthrop street; Sec
ond course with Mrs. Charles +. klns-
man, 13 Summer street; third course
with Mrs. Paul D. Sargent, "A Court
street: fourth course with Mrs. r. II
Rodwell. Sc Winthrop street; fifth
course with Mrs. w. r. Pattangall at
9 Green street, under the direction OF
Mrs. George A. Fatten ard Mrs. Pat
tangall.
The third luncheon will begin at the
home of Mrs. A. H. St.rtevant, Id
Green street; the second course Will oe
served at the home of Mrs Thomas =.
Inpraham. IL Lincoln street; thlrd
course with Mrs. Guy P. Gannett, lS4
State street: fourth course WIN MISS
Madeline S. Lord, $50 state street.
fifth course with Mrs. Lewis "A. bur
leigh. Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
DR.. EDWARD AMHERST OFT COMING
Augusta to Again Hear Americas Premier
Lecturer - Fortunate in Securing Date.

to two years In advance, nils moro en-
gagements than any lecturer in Amer
lea and lectures to nearly half million
OF people annually.
His oratory is Of the conversational
style, his voice is pleasing and equal to
the largest auditorium and his control
over audiences is remarkable. No per-
sonal matter ever creeps into his lee
lures, for he thinks the word Il" the
ugliest in the lecture vocabulary.
DR.. Otis humor is too Elusive for
description. He tells few funny stories.
yet sets audiences into laughter with
half a sentence. He resorts to no tricks
OF speech or form, but talks in simple.
accurate, understandable English, and
your eyes never leave him. You seen.
to forget what is going on until you
are soon surprised to hear him say
good night" 10! you have been I'M
conscious of passing time and an hour
and q half have gone.
II you purchase 800 season ticket
for this years Augusta Entertainment
Course and attend only DR.. Otis lee
ture you will receive more than your
moneys worth. But season ticket hold
ers can also enjoy five other big lyceum
events. all of equally high class. and
for a slight additional expense can at
tend, IL desired. this seasons Chapman
Concert featuring the marvellous color
atura soprano, Nina Morgana. A more
remarkable series has never been Of
fered anywhere at any price.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

Boston Americans VS.. Brooklyn Ma
tionaIs, First Episode, 1.-THE Shield
ing Shadow" Burton Holmes Para.
mount Travel Pictures, and Others.
For the last times today, The Worlds
Series Base Ball pictures, come and
see the Red Sox win another champion
ship, showing each play made in this
wonderful series, one of the most inter-
esting pictures ever shown, four reels
of real baseball.
THE Shielding Shadow" features
Grace Diamond, charming and ap-
pealing girl. an actress of beauty
experience and ability; Ralph kellard.
who has been seen in some of Pathe's
Gold Rooster plays and has had a
long and successful career on the
stage. and Leon Barry, a leading figure
of the French stage and one of the
handsomest men on the screen, whose
work in "The Shielding Shadow" is
SO good that a long time contract
has been signed with him for future
productions.
I'm the first episode there is a fire
at sea in a crowded ship. This is
probably the most realistic fire scene
ever filmed. Fifty members of the
cast were fitted out with asbestos
suits. They were soaked with oil and
the match applied. While the camera
clicked, the human torches plunged
into the sea.
Also the famous Burton Holmes-Par-
amount travel pictures, and others.
Friday and Saturday Fannie Ward
and the next episode Of Beatrice Fair
fax."-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
Y. M. c.. A. NOTES

new activities in the boys department
of the Y. M. c. A. under the direction
of w. r. Hanlin. boys work director.
The junior boys will be divided into
four groups or teams and games will
be played between the teams. A story
hour will be observed each Sunday
afternoon for the benefit of the young
err boys. These activities will probably
start about December l.
A ping pong tournament is now in
progress among the boys Of the 'sY"
and a number Of good players are en-.
tered. There is chance. however, for
several more boys to enter and pair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

Current Events Club will hold Its
regular meeting at 8 o'clock Friday az
ternocn, Nov. II, with Mrs. E. {. Carl,
16 East Chestnut street. Quotation: II
will study and prepare myself and then
some day my chance will come.
abraham Lincoln. Club song; roll-can;
current events and items on education.
The rest Of the afternoons program Is
in the hands Of the Educational Com
mittee-Mrs e. c. CARL. Miss Jessica
J. Haskell, Mrs. L. L. Dolllver and Mrs.
Frank r. Smith, and promises to be
very entertaining.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

Perley NJ. Lawrence returned Tues
day from a trip to Gameland, and
though the journey was brief one Mr.
Lawrence brought home his full quota
of game He took party to Bingham
Sunday morning in his Hudson car and
on the following morning took his rifle
and went out to see if he could run
across deer Mr.. Lawrence seldom
goes hunting without good results and
his Monday morning trip proved no
exception to the rule for he was back
at the hotel before 10 o'clock with two
handsome bucks which he had killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
MAINE MAN RAISES
LEMONS BY MILLIONS
OUT IN CALIFORNIA

A. p. Eardison Of Santa Paula, Calf,
formerly of Caribou and a graduate of
the University of Maine in the class of
1880, was in Bangor Monday night, leav-
ing for Augusta Tuesday morning for a
day or two stay before his return to his
nome on the Pacific coast. Mr.. Hardi-
son was called East by The critical ILL
ness and subsequent death of his brother.
Parker L. Hardison, formerly State
highway commissioner of Maine and
later connected with the department at
Augusta.
Allie Hardison, as he is familiarlv
known to many of his old college ASSOC
GATES, of whom there are several in th,,
city and vicinity, has been a resident of
the Golden Gate stateefor some 26 wears
gong there soon after his graduation at
oroho. lie was first associated with q
water company as secretary and engineer
but has since developed as a corporation
man, being at present a director of no
less than l3 organizations, the most of
them being of large proportions. Amon;,
the number is 81 100000 lemon growing
proposition in Southern California, that
is now shipping 400 carloads of lemons
annually and in the course Of five years
expects to be producing 1000 cars of the
citrus fruit. An uncle, former Caribou
the control of the corporation is held by
the Hardison family. The corporation is
the largest individual lemon growers in
the country and is member Of the Cali
fornia Fruit Growers Exchange, which
did a business of s40,000,OC0 last year and
suffered loss of only $3.50 in bad bills.
Mr.. Harrison is one of the progressive
and active men of his city and county
and within the past few years has been
instrumental in pushing along the good
roads movement there. He was chair
man of the county highway commission,
which advocated and pushed through
81, oo0,0oo bond issue for good roads and he
still remains at the head of the commits
the money and the direction Of the
work.
His other interests are in connection
with water developments, vice president
and director Of a Savings bank and fruit
growing associations. he, himself. owning
and operating a ranch of $50 acres planted
to lemon trees.
Santa Paula is situated some Is or 50
miles from Los Angeles, a three hours
run by auto in his car. He is in the big
city frequently and in occasional touch
with former U. of M. men in that section.
Trask 81, Arey 81, in Los Angeles, DR..
F. w. Sawyer. formerly city physician of
Bangor, who has been the manager Of the
big Paso Robes sanatorium for several
years, and Leslie "oardway, formerly
81. who is heavily interested in banking,
real estate and commercial propositions
not far from Los Angeles.
Mr.. Hardison is planning to return to
his home by the Southern route and will
be accompanied from Boston by his
mother who will pass the winter in Cali
fornia. He is the father of a fine family
of nine children, the Oldest Of which,
young lady. has recently completed her
education with a course in a New York
institution. Three of his other children.
two boys and a girl. are students at the
Of California. at Berkeley
Bangor Commercial, Nov H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

The Augusta postoffice has received
an order from the postoffice depart
ment at Washing ton to the effect that
no mail should be accepted for the Ma
tional Mail Order Brokerage Exchange,
$50 Globe building, Minneapolis, Mimi,
as this concern has been doing fraud
ulent business. the department alleges.
It states that silk petticoat worth
s4.75 will be given to any woman who
sends ten cents and the names CT five
friends to whom she has sent copies of
letter advertising the skirt. Thousands
OF letters are being received in Mime
apolis for this concern. which is said
to have vacated it's Office and the pro-
nrietors cannot be found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
FIRST ZERO MORNING,
Wednesday Morning Coolest Of Winter
Zero to Two Below Reported.

Wednesday gave the first zero morn.
ing of the winter. which was some-
thing unusual for SO early in the sea-
son. According to the thermometer at
thef Bither pharmacy at 2 O'Clock the
was eight degrees above
zero, but over on the east side Of the
river, ct the residence Of B. e. Folsom.
Arsenal street, it was Just zero. At
the residence Of T. A. James two below
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

The nett regular monthly meeting
Of the Augusta Equal Suffrage League
will be held at 7.30 next Tuesday eve
ming at the Senate chamber at the
State House. The change in time of
the meeting until evening is made to
accommodate the business women who
are employed in the down town Of
fees and others who are employed
during the day. 1t is thought that this
change will largely increase the at
tendance at the meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

The managers Of the Augusta Enter
fainment Course consider themselves
very fortunate in being able to again
secure for this season DR.. OFT, whose
lecture Sour Grapes'' created such q
sensation last year. He will deliver
his new lecture 1.-THE Haunted House"
considered by many to be his best.
DR.. OFT is usually booked from one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

The only case before the municipal
court Wednesday morning was that of
Joe Roderick. who was in court to an
swer to a charge. of intoXication which
had been preferred against him by his
wife and was quickly found guilty and
given a sentence of 80 days in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

Henry G. Staples Auxiliary, No. is,
has extended an invitation to the mem
bers of Henry G. Staples Camp, No. 81,
S. Of ", to be present at the inspection
of the auxiliary, which will be held at
8 o'clock this, Thursday, evening at
Grand Army hall. The inspecting Of
ficer will be Mrs. Ethel Toward of
Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Flynt are
again happy grandparents, their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Charles Floyd Smith Of Win
throp Center, is the mother of a fine
daughter, Catherine Ida"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

A superb showing of fads and fash
ions IN furs.-This is the heading of the
D. w. Adams Co. ad today, and the
varieties and low prices given will in
terest the woman who has to dispose
Of the subject of furs this season-the
greatest of fur years.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

The number of dodgers who seek ref
uge in the police station has increased
since the winter weather set in and
the number of these unfortunates at
the station Tuesday night was six.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

DIR. George r. Campbell will entertain
the Round Table. Augustus medical
club at s o'clock this. Thursday, even
ing at his home, Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

up for the opening matches. The
matches now in order are as follows:
H. Herrin VS.. Beckett. Hill VS.. Good
win. Merrill VS.. Toby. G. Herrin VS..
Peterson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

Rev. c. G. Mosher was in Madison
Wednesday evening to preach the SER
mon at the installation service of Rev.
William Clements as pastor of the
Free Baptist church of that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

The special prices on ladies' watches
at A. +. Woods. Vickery Building,
offer an opportunity to buy for person.
al use or for Christmas gift.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
COLONIAL THEATRE

G. Aubrey Smith and Eleanor Wood.
ruff in "Jaffery"; Marie WaIcamp
and Eddie Polo in 9th Episode Of
Liberty; Universal Comedies;
Weekly News Pictorial,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

zero was reported and it is said that
at Vassalboro the mercury ran down
to eight below.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

The remains Of the late Henry N.
Oliver will be sent today, Thursday, to
Houlton for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

sAbout 80 members Of Capital Grange
left on the o'clock electric and other
conveyanoss wednesday evening tor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
Local Matters

Roy H. Brown of Manchester is very
ill with bronchitis and measles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16

the home Of Mr.. and Mr.. Ben5amlD
Mason, North Belfast road. and ware
successful in giving them Q sHDsioA
The visitors carried their own refresh.
ments and jolly time was eajsys1
until . late -houA ~ j. >.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE.

Baseball Pictures, The World Series,
Boston Americans vs.. Brooklyn Ma
tionals, First Episode, "The Shield
ing Shadow" Burton Holmes Para
mount Travel Pictures, and Others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
THE MEISTERSINGERS AND GRILLEY

First Maine of Worlds Greatest Singing Orgnza
ton Twelve male voices Leading attraction of year for six
successive Kehs Boston, New York. Philadelphia
Ptsburg and Chicago houses Mr. Grlley of Americas
foremost fun makers. Nov. 20, 1916
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-16
EDWARD AMHERST OFT

By unanimous demand Of last remarkable lee
urer lecture The Haunted House DR. OFT always strike.
twelve He is big broad and whal humorous speaker Holds
world record for return engagements Dec. d. 1916
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-15

There are 46.14a registered automo-
biles in Missouri.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-15
FOR THREE UNIVERSITIES
FOR LATIN AMERICA
Education Committee So Recon-
mends in Report to Panama Con-
fenence on Religious Education.

PANAMA, February 15.-The estab-
lishment of three great Christian uni
versities in Latin-America was advo-
Gated yesterday by the Rev. DIR. Henry
- -..,, president OF Oberlin College,
in presenting the report of the COM
mission on education, 70 the congress
on religious work in Latin America,
DIR. King said these institutions should
work beside the great national institu-
ton already existing and they would
fill a great need. He said there was
from 40 to 60 per cent of illiteracy In
all the Latin American countries in
spite of the existence Of many good
and colleges in certain To-
DR.. King pointed out that there was
a distinct leadership on the part OF
highly educated men which was en-
tirely out of proportion to the NUMBER
of them who regarded religion as out
Of date, and that these men must De
reached through more modern pres
entation Of religious teaching. he de,
clared that an adequate educational
system must be evolved. as the present
system was utterly inadequate.