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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-24
HAPPY MARoIE HEARS NAL
COLIN STUART MAY NAME
NEW YACHT FOR HER

And so here ! am, not yet sit
ting up In bed. but writing few
words at a time In you. dear little
new book.
A new life, am not worrying
any more about the past. MY
heart seems to have been swept
clean OF its troubles.
The first week | was horribly III
" it'll ether nausea and gas pains.
but now I am all right except that
am very weak. ! have not yet
Lad one degree 81 fever.
Ny nurse said on the l4th day.
You can have anything to cat.
You are not sick. All you need
now Is to be built up and you viii
be all right
am we'll. little book, an, WE'LL
And I'm never going to be unhappy
again
Today found | could work my
toes. Oh. little book. when ] had
Alice take off the covers so that ]
could see my feet. II seemed to me
had never experienced such JOY
in my life as when ! saw my toes
wiggle.
am going to get well. ! am
going TO walk | am going to
dance. and. consequently. am
never going to be unhappy any
more,
Some one has said that there
il close connection between the
soul and the liver and ! have
come to believe all one needs TO
be happy is to be healthy. And,
little book, I'm going to be healthy.
Tho doctor says It will take some
time, and ! will probably get dis
couraged at times. but inside a
year he promises me | will be as
ether women are.
As soon as am well enough
am going away with Eliene for a
long visit to the seashore. have
always loved the sea. and | think
enc OF my hardest burdens TO bear
during the last year has been my
absence from the ocean front
Poor old Dick seems TO have
taken on new lease OF life since
the verdict has been passed that !
shall get we'll | am afraid some
thing is worrying him, He is
working hard. but when | ask him
sbOut IL he says
Everything Is all right. dear
heart. Don't you think about any
Thing but getting we'll
II IL wonderful to see how Mrs.
Selwin depends upon Dick. and
how perfectly sweet he Is 10 her.
am quite sure he loves her more
than he does his own mother.
have not been allowed yet TO
see any one but Dick and Mollia
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-24
PEARY'S CLAIM
IS PUT IN DOUBT
Report OF Young Ensign
Shows No Confederation
OF New Continent
WAS DIR. COOK RIGHT

WASHINGTON. Aug. o. Upon
q report Of youngster OF 2s-sn
,nSign in the navy may depend q
tcopening Of the entire Cook'Peary
North Pole controversy
Ensign Fitkhugh Green, who rep
resented the government on the
Crockerland expedition has report
cd TO the navy department his re-
turn 20 Copenhagen. but he makes
no mention OF having seen Crock
crland which peary claimed To
have discovered during his final
cash for the pole.
According To Peary.. he saw the
new continent from Northeast
Greenland. Friends Of Or. Cook
have disputed the existence OF this
row continent along with the other
claims OF peary
Coincident with the indications
that Ensign Green failed TO locate
Crockerland. Il was learned that
the government photographic of.
nce has removed the Continent
from its charts
From mere boy he had dream
ed dreams OF being an Arctic en'
plorcr and when the American
Museum OF Natural History and
the American Geographical society,
end University OF Illinois organized
ga expedition headed BY Prof d.
n Macmillan. Dr. Lincoln Ellis
worth and Dr. W r. Ekhlaw In
'al2 10 hunt for Crockerland. the
young naval officer made appliea.
ton 20 be assigned by the navy de
pertinent as the governments rep
isEentatiyc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-24

More than 100000 men are war
prisoners in Europe, according to
Dr. Mott general secretary OF the
international committee Of the Y.
NJ. G. A.. who has just returned
from tour through the belliger'
Ont countries.
Germany has the most, he says,
about l.750.000 Russia ia next with
800 900. and Austria has 100000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-24
HUGHES WON'T
MEET WILSON
~ PERCY ARNOLD

HNfFi tFFHs NhahN hNHNFNAfHFfhHtHNhA
OGDEN. Utah. Aug. 2s-Chas. T..
Hughes today headed into Utah.
the state which four years ago gave
VIM. II. Taft one OF his two re.
publican maiorities
II was more or less n day % res,
for the nominee. so he slept late
Mrs. Hughes having put her foot
down hard on any extra strenuos-
lily. rather quiet program was ar
ranged for her husband In this. the
first Utah city he has visited. lie
made one important speech here
this morning. and was scheduled to
deliver a night speech al Salt Lake
City.
Hughes schedule has been short.
encd by one day for the rest OF the
trip East. so that the candidate
will not be in Kentucky at the same
time Pres. Wilson 10 there. This
will necessltate a two days stay In
81, Louis.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-24
Confessions ofaMfe

but am lying In bower OF How
ers. and this morning. little book. !
received great box Of scarlet
SALIVA. There was no name attach
cd-there was no need Of a name.
No one would send me box OF
those perIshable poaies except NAL
coin Stuart
This mornings paper says he Ia
going TO name his new boat
Saliva" When Alice read that to
me felt myself blushing. II seem.
ed To me that every one must
know he called me Saliva. and
n en- remembered no one in all
the world knew but Malcolm stu
srt. you. little book. and me.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-24
WON'T QUASH
BANKING CASE

Superior Judge Macintosh dc
MED Wednesday the motion OF At
torney George Donworth. represent.
ing national bank members of the
Seattle Clearing House association.
to quash the suit brought By the
Peoples Savings bank to prevent
n reported conspiracy TO reduce
the interest paid on commercial and
savings accounts from to . per
cent In Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-24
'- - ''.-.. Times
wee - viva" Times
kN0W-DOC
PORE TREATMENT

heals. Hoothes and relieves wherever sp-
piled Don't hesitate 70 use ~ In the
worst eases Of skin disease, pleurisy. neu-
rniRin or nasal catarrh Rubbed over nerve
rUnterH along spine and on bottoms OF
feet. n stimulates pore action and relieves
rheumatism Rubbed on chest and neck.
" stops cold on tho lungs ana sore throat.
For nervousness or chronic backache. rub
n along the spine from base of neck
down. lie sure and try n Tor tho com
plsxion II takes out all impurities and
i'm proves the skin. both I'm color and tex
ture Apply aud let absorb Three sizes.
sbc. soc and 500. At druggists Know
Aso Co, Pasadena, Cal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-24
PRISONER ESCAPES

While Superintendent Roberts of
the city stockade was taking
Charles Ferguson. a prisoner, from
the city jail TO the stockade Wed.
nesday morning. Ferguson pried up
a board from the bottom OF the
wagon and escaped He had been
sentenced to 30 days.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-24

On the doth anniversary Of their
marriage. Mr.. and Mrs. J. 7. Nye
saw their four children married ut
Shenandoah. la.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-24
Clearance of Knit Underwear

Women's Sleeveless Vests sizes 4, and 6,
special at 12Izc
Women's 35c Vests of mercerized cotton or
Isle; band top and crocheted yoke; sizes up to "A.
Csc.
Women's Csc Union Suits in small sizes only;
N-neck, sleeveless style, 48c.
Boys and Girls SOC Union Suits reduced to
25c rIr,, r,oo,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-24
Boys Shop Clearance

All Boys Wash Hats, formerly up Sl0o, Remnant
All Boys Straw Hats, originally up to $500 reduced
w lOC
~ Boys Felt Hats, small sizes, originally to Sl.5o 1Oc
II Boys Double breasted Corduroy Suits sizes To- H.
Is. formerly $500 reduced to.............. 1895
IS Boys Norfolk Suits OF wool material broken sizes
from to Is; formerly $3.50 reduced .... 81. IS
Is only Boys Neckband Shirts sizes l2l and lS for
merly SlOo. reduced to. Csc
3sc Boys Plush Hats, odd sizes; originally up to $500
Remnant Day at........................ Csc
20 Boys Felt Hats that originally Sl50 now Soc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-24
Stockings
Women's Stockings froi

Women's Stockings from
our regular stock, formerly
up to Soc; also samples of
similar quality. An impor-
tant lot. Remnant Day
Csc.
Children's Socks. small
sizes; mostly fancies; val
ues to 2Sc. Reduced to Sc.
Women's Sl.5o Silk Stock
ings. including Kayser and
McCallum makes - gray,
tan. moleskin, olive, putty
and dark brown are the
colors. All sizes. but not
in each color, Reduced to
Csc. First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-24
Remnants of
White Goods
Reduced 10

$3.50 English Long Cloth
$2.s5
Soft chamois finish. ~
inches wide. and II yards in
a bolt.
$3.50 All-Linen Table
Cloths $500
Warranted pure flax. of
Irish manufacture. Size 6Sx
50 inches: assorted floral
or spot designs.
Third Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-24

IN bric-a-brac. china, glass
ware. copper ware. nickel
and silver-plated ware.
This offer comes from
our China Shop - Fourth
Floor. and offers odd pieces
that will make exceptional
gifts at a price that is half.
quarter and even a greater
reduction from the former
90 each.
Fourth Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-24
Women's Cloves

Women's Gloves, for
merly up to 75c. including
chamoisette, Isle and cash
merettes, in white. black or
channels color. About 400
pairs, Remnant Day, re-
duced to SOC.
Women's Sl.2s Long Silk
Gloves with embroidered
arms. Black, white and
colors. Reduced to 69c.
Women's Kid Gloves that
were Sl.O to Sl.50-thcy
have been mended, where
some small rip has occurred.
Remnant Day soc pair.
First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-24
THEATRES

GRAND
The big ST bernard doE starring
IN war L. He'll" AT the Grand. ex.
cited tho admiration % everyone
who saw IT yesterday. I, weighs
over 200 pounds. and Ia the proud
posscssor OF more than 80 medals
and first prizes War IL Heli'' IL
an excellent presentation OF the la.
mentabls conditions existing In Ger.
tain warning nations. and a protes,
against tho conscription OF youths.
who are sent to the front without
any previous training
Tho AN American Patrols" are
four Young men who play comets
IN harmony. and introduce the
Hawaiian method Of PLAYING the
guitar. using the steel. Tho act
dancer OF the ancient Egyptian
classics. He Is assisted by Newton
u. Hancock and company. The
Cuban Sisters offer some spot light
dancing with wells and colored
lights Sam Bernardo does a black.
face act.
THE Spell Of the Yukon" is
shown IN five blk acts.
pALAcE.HIp
Wonderful head balancing IL a
big feature Of the now show at the
Palace-Hip. The La France Broth
ers place themselves In an upside
down position and do n round Of
difficult stunts. among which are
eating. drinking and playing snare
drum and banjo.
Otto Adlon and company. in THE
Tramp and the Bellboy." has one
OF the funniest juggling acts seen
here In many n day. It's a con.
tinuous laugh
Stanley and Warden have n com
edy talking act that pleases. Los
Espapozos present number of
most artistic Spanish dances.
Marian Miller Ia a talented vlolInist
and bugler She made a hit with
her giving Of all the United States
army bugle calls. The Edward
Zueller Trio are a riot OF good fun
with their topsy-turvy tumbling
tricks. The feature photoplay is
THE Wandering Host" to which
is added the Selig. Tribune News
Pictorial. This bill continues until
Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
ARSENAL STREET GARAGE

The Arsenal Street Garage is re-
cent addition to the business places of
the city, but the patronage already
given it shows that it is meeting real
need and its continued success there
fore would appear to be fully assured.
The location on Arsenal Street is at
the corner Of Cony Street, one Of the
best which could have been selected
for plant Of this kind. Through this
agency (for Kennebec County, a great
number of Saxons have been placed
with owners in and around Augusta,
all of whom are abundantly pleased
with their purchase. The proprietor
of this business is F. E. Best. In con-
nection with his garage he operates
fully equipped machine shop, driven
by electric power, and which is capa-
BILE Of caring for repairs Of any char
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
HENRY w. PLUMMER

Henry W. Plummer is one Of the best
known undertakers and funeral dlrec-
tors in Maine and he is prominent IN
the trade organizations composed OF
men in his vocation. The line is one
which calls for special qualifications
and Mr. Plummer is in every respect
fitted for the handling Of matters arts
ing in connection with family be-
reavements His business was origi-
nally conducted as Plummer Nor
rill but for several years past he has
been sole owner. The business re-
ouires three floors at 316 Water street
and the establishment is open at all
times. A complete stock of plan and
decorated caskets is carried, special
trimmings being added on the premises
when required. A chapel is also avail
able for funeral services. A lady as
sistant is employed and ambulance
service is given in and within reason
able distances of Augusta. Mr.. Plum
mer's trade connections are such that
he can arrange at short notice for the
shipping of bodies to any part of the
world, or he can procure bodies else
where when it is desired to have the
interment in this part of the country.
All details can be left to him. in the
assurance that nothing will be over
looked as to satisfying legal require
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
WOODS FURNITURE STORE
A Popular and Reliable House-Fur-
nishine Place at HaIioweIl

For over quarter Of century
Woods has been HalloWelrs popular
Headquarters for house furnishings of
every description In the various de-
par:ments will be found the newest
ideas, fads and fancies in parlor, bed
room. library and dining room furn
ture carpets and rugs of all kinds,
oil cloth and linoleum, yefrigerators,
bookcases and furnishings and dec
ora,ions for all parts of the mod
ern home. At this time of the
year the place teens with toys, games
and orher seasorable goods, all at
prices that appeal to the shrewd and
careful buyer Goods are sold for cash
or on the most liberal terms Of time
payments.
In a special department are splendid
ly equipped funeral directing rooms,
under the direction of Harry. l.. Smith.
There is every facility at hand, and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
THE PEOPLES BAKERY
Home Of the Popular "Edgeworth"
Bread, Noted for It's Purity, Clean
illness and Nutrition. A Sanitary
Bakery at $50 Water Street.

In these days of the adulteration OF
food supplies it is pleasure to refer
TO concern that has an established
reputation with critical housewives all
through this part of the state. This
has been brought about by reason OF
the care exercised in making the con-
GERMS famous breads. cakes and pastry
of all kinds. the kinds that you like.
The Peoples Bakery is a strictly san
itary establishment and you are invit
ed to look through and see the various
processes of mixing and baking, abso-
lutte order and cleanliness prevailing
in all departments. In addition only
the most reliable ingredients are used.
For instance, their popular Edge
worth" bread is made from the high
est quality standard -four, rolled from
the choicest selections of hard wheat
renowned for the superior quality and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
Progressive Gardiner Concerns
BENJAMIN w. PARTRIDGE JAMES E. POTTER

A Popular Headquarters for the New
est Fads and Faneies in Mems Cloth
ing and Haberdashery-237 Water
Street.
This is Gardeners oldest and one of
the most reliable Quitting stores in
The city Of Gardiner, and has been con-
tinuously under the efficient manage
ment Of the Partridges for eighty
years, and today they are serving your
interests as never before. This is a
record to be proud Of, and there is a
reason. From the very beginning it
has been the policy OF the, concern to
place before patrons the very best in
the markets,-style, quality and prices.
those that appeal to thrifty and care
full buyers. For instance their ready
to-wear clothes always have been
equal to the custom made variety yet
sold at prices that enabled the most
economical to dress well. The line Of
fancy neckwear, seasonable underwear.
hosiery, gloves. and small dress ne
cessities being most pleasing and
in splendid assortment. Despite low
prices always available here, the Par
fridge quality is strictly upheld, and
the utmost satisfaction guaranteed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
Does a Splendid Trade in Food Sup.
plies at South Gardiner.

James f. Potter has been catering to
the people Of this section for the past
40 years and has the reputation of Civ
ing the best possible values in all kinds
of f"td products. He carries fine
line. including the very newest canned.
bottled aud jar goods of all kinds, also
early fruits and vegetables, choice con-
fections. the more reliable flours and
cereals, and the best in prime pro-
at prices that have al
ways made it both pleasure and profit
to place orders with him. Nowhere
will you get better qualities, or lower
prices, than at Posters"
A native Of Gardiner. where he is
held In high esteem by all who know
him. James E. Potter is one of the
eldest business men in this part Of the
county, and a popular member Of the
I. o. O. r. Fer Is years he has been
assisted in the business by his son.
w. Norris Potter, who is also local
correspondent for the Daily Kennebec,
Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

No savings bank in the state is bet
ter known than the one which bears
the name Of this capital city. The Au-
gusta Savings Bank has been open
every business day for nearly 20 years,
having been organized in September
184S. Its security has never been
questioned and it has never defaulted
on an obligation or a settlement The
banks share in the upbuilding of Au-
gusta and adjacent towns can hardly
ment towards home-building and the
acquiring of competency has set
thousands of families on the road to a
lifetime of happiness. Its funds have
always been so placed as to benefit the
communities which gave it it's patron
age. The officiary has likewise been
chosen from the best-knoWn men of at
fairs In the order Of their incumbency
the presidents have been William
Lombard. William S. Badger, Joseph
II. Marley and. as at present Leslie
c. Cornish The Mce-president is
Benjamin F. Parrott The board of
trustees comprises the president,
vice president, Samuel c. Manley and
Norman L. Bassett. Charles X.
Written is treasurer. The banks
last statement shows assets amount
ing to s7.616,3S629. This vast
fund is safely placed in munich
pal bonds. first mortgages on improved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
HERBERT H. FOSTER
Winthrop, Maine

Foster is a graduate of the Maine
Wesleyan Seminary. He also attend
the bar in 1897. He does a general
law practice, giving special attention
He makes collections organizes cor
porations. etc. He is member of the
Masonic fraternity, also being af-
filiated with the R. A., the Modern
Wooomen and the l. o. o. F. He has
been Grand Regent Of the Royal Ar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
THE CASH MARKET
LARGEST and Best Equipped Food Sup.
ply House in Halioweil-On Water
Street.

TIE Cash Market is provided with
every comfort and convenience for the
shopper. With every modern sanitary
ARRANGEMENT, the goods are attractive
ly displayed, with special attention to
the finest canned, bottled and jar
goods, condiments and a line of table
size. In the meat department, entire
ly separate, the provisions for keep
ing meats and provisions in prime
shape are of the best, the refrigerator,
10x15 feet, having a capacity OF ten
tons of ice, and with storage for twelve
sides of beef, besides other meats.
fresh or smoked. Expert meat cutters
are in attendance to give you just the
cut you want, the weight and price
being all that could be desired by the
shrewdest buyer Selling for cash and
buying for cash enables the firm to
quote prices that make it 4 matter of
simple economy to place your orders
with the Cash Market, whether you
live here. in Gardiner, in Augusta or
intermediate points, for they maintain
a prompt and efficient delivery service
at all times. Orders by telephone re-
ceive the same careful attention from
the clerks here. as if you made the
selections in person.
The members Of the firm who man
age the Cash Market are c. n. & c. j.
Smith and J. E. D. burlington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
Augusta Theatres Popular
AUGUSTA OPERA HOUSE

The Augusta Opera House. located
on Water street at Haymarket Square.
occupies the site of an amusement en-
terprise which has been conducted I'M
der various auspices for the past 30
years. Thomas II. Cuddy the present
manager. took charge in 1904 and he
has brought the house up to promi-
neH place among Maine. theatres The
lobby, on the second floor, is handsome
and Impressive. Recent improvements
conducted al large expense, have given
the Opera House a superb semi direct
lighting system, improved heating
ventilation and sanitation. The film
feature is the Paramount service,
though other makes are also used AT
frequent times the house is given over
10 regular theatrical performances.
which like the picture shows. receive
the enthusiastic support of Augusta
people. The seating capacity is near
~ 1000 and so perfect are the exits
that every person can pass safely to
the street in few minutes time. The
projecting machine has every device to
render it safe and it is encased in a
special fireproof construction. The
-
81 feet deep. The scenic accessories
are such that any ordinary production
can be staged and set out impressively
and effectively. The musical features
vary according to the particular pro-
gram which is on the boards. but al
ways of a high order Of merit Prices
are moderate and within the reach Of
the general public. The place of the
Augusta opera House in the city's So
cial and educational life is an impor-
tant one. Mr.. Cuddy. the manager of
this prominent enterprise, is native
of Waterville, but now devotedly in
terested in Augusta and ali its affairs.
He is an aggressive entertainment man
and is prominent IN summer park
amusement ventures, in all of which he
is eminently successful. He is a mem
Der Of the Elks and of the Knights of
Columbus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
CAPITAL ICE COMPANY

|, ~~pt4t Ice company is the larg-
l. ''vsa'er III -Au-usta in this line,
I rs Ia;ro'@ Include the leading
les hotels auG institutions. The
,-lS'y's o,Icr j. a; ~ Water street,
=. orders vil receive prompt and
!, .'-' attention. This corporation
.''SFi.'S the Welding Of TWO earlier
sr%''ies. the Augusta lee Company.
--'-td III 1893, which succeeded to
ace OF The :. {. Webster concern,
"e Feople's Ice Company, organ
= 1879. The consolidation took
1914 and was an immediate
>,4' 10 the People of Augusta
'sl Inc more effective gathering
EnVery service thereafter avail
l 1Ne capital Ice Company is a
!, VorpofaIion With ample capital
sHohs management. The presi-
sf' o. Cetchell and the treasurer
's"ail Webster. Each winter a
" ice exceeding 10000 tons is
~ from the kennebec river
sVm Bond Brook. These sources
rpiF have been approved by COM
authority as wholesome and
"'pH OF Augusta are assured Of
''or supply of ice at all times.
.u'hoany's drivers are courteous
s'hg men. In all its dealings
Ae consumer. this company is
Tor an agreeable relationship
s'uai confidence. The control is
\ j, IN the hands of home capital
management is by men sin
m'efested in Augustus welfare.
so@pany is not given to self
ana Its strongest recommended
ss,.. 's everyday service to its Gus
pot these few lines of histor-
aary are a distinct addition
efal survey of Augustus pres
I'VE business concerns, among
&c Capital Ice Company is en-
Prominent place