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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

The graduating exercises Of the Glass
Of 1915, Hallowell High school were
held at go o'clock in City hall which
was filled to its capacity by parents and
friends of the class. The hall was pref
tily decorated for the occasion with
flowers and bunting in the class colors,
blue and white. The platform was tas-
tiiy adorned with white lilacs and horse
chestnut blooms the back of the plat
form being a mass of white lilacs, this
bank Of flowers presenting very pretty
effect
The Glass Of 1915, which is the larg-
est graduating class in the history OF
Hallowell High, numbers &c members as
follows: Ralph Giddings Atherton, An
ma May Blondette, Florence May Dyer,
Claire Halle Fish. Dorothy Elsie Har-
vey, Roberta Victoria Harvey, Ruth Iva
Head Arthur L. Leonard Annie Fran
ces Mclaughlin, Hazel Ellen Niles,
Irene NJ. Robinson, Charles Albert Skill
lin, Maude Elizabeth Stickney, Beatrice
Irene Fuller, Emelene Stephanie Arata,
Althea Minona Harvey. Willard Will
fans Lehr. William Arthur Runnells,
Charles Hamilton Turner. Floyd NJ.
Batchelder. Joseph H. Cottle. Carl
Chadbourne Deane, Arthur Levi Lehr,
Carl Carver Nickerson, Audrey Mae Will
lis, Thomas Hersom Worster. The class
officers are President, c. Hamilton Tur-
ner; vice Pres. Irene NJ. Robinson; Sec,
Claire H. Fish: Treas, c. Albert Skill
lin; graduation manager, Arthur L.
Lehr. The class motto is "Nullae Vic
fprjae sine lahore" mo victories with
out labor.l Dennis Orchestra Of Aus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10
GRADE TX PUPILS
WHO ARE TO ENTER
GARDINER HIGH

The following pupils of the Gardiner
public schools have completed the
ninth grade work and are now eligible
for admission to the High school the
coming fall term Highland avenue
grammar school, Frank J. Bourassa,
Albert K. Brown Evelyn Burgess, Ruth
Cation, Teresa Clark, John Curry,
Ralph Dick Margaret Gallagher. Lucy
Genthner, Elsie McCausland Joseph
line Mcdonald Rita Mcfarland, Fred
Nichols. Viola Nichols. Gladys Pow
ers, Eva Sanford, Charles Smith. Ma
bel Williams. South Gardiner gram
mar school. Hazen Chambers, Alfred
Hale. Central street grammar school,
Lauriston Black, Waneta Blake. Beat
rice Brown, Linwood Cook. Florence
Cusick, Hannah Dill, Clarence Dow
Lois Fish. Elwood Foye. Amy Hayes,
Marguerite Hunter, Claude Hutchings,
Catherine Knight, Charles Landerkin
Roland Leighton. Raymond Libby.
Frances May. Grace Martin, Lewis
Mooers, Ellis MaXcy, Earle Norton,
Donald Potter. Constance Rafter, Her
bert Small. Jessie Turner, Ruth Weeks,
Arthur Wiley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10
Indian Monument
To Be Erected June IA
At Pleasant Pond

At a recent meeting Of Samuel Grant
Chapter, D. A. R., held at the home Of
Miss Helen Wood, the announcement
was made of the dedication of a me-
mortal to the Pleasant Point Indians.
to be held June IA at the Indian set
Element near Machias. The members
attending will go on the 18th Of June
and will be entertained socially by the
Hannah Weston Chapter of Machias
On the morning Of Flag day they will
proceed to Pleasant Point, where the
exercises are to be held and will re-
turn to Machias at. evening. The Ia
dies will visit the convent for dinner
which will be served by the sisters. The
exercises will consist Of prayer and adj
dresses by the State D. A. r. officers
and patriotic music and Indian cere-
monial exercises.
A trip to PASSPORT and other motor
rides are to be enjoyed. The party will
return from Machias on the 18th.
At the meeting the chapter had the
pleasure of listening to a report and
an account of the National Society D.
A. r. Congress, held in Washington in
April. 7 his was given in a most pleas
ing and entertaining manner by Miss
Della Collins, who attended the con-
gress as a delegate from the local
chapter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

gusta furnished excellent music
throughout the program. adding greatly
to the pleasure of the afternoon. The
class was ushered in by Michael Fall
conf, marshal.
The salutatory by Miss Irene NJ
Robinson was most cleverly written
and given in an eloquent and pleasing
manner and was favorably received.
An essay on Benjamin Vaughan given
by Ralph Atherton, was masterfully
delivered and was in commemorate of
DR.. Benjamin Vaughan, a man Of
whom State and nation are proud,
whom Hallowell claims as her son. his
history and life's work An essay on
'The Progress Of New Zealand" by
Miss Dorothy Harvey was we'll receiv-
ed and written in very interesting
vein, telling Of the life and industries
Of those people, their aims and accom-
plishments. its political policies and
customs. preparedness" an essay by
Carl c. Deane, touched upon the in
adequacy Of the United States navy
to cope successfully with other nations
in modern warfare and the awakening
realization Of our people to the need
of larger and better equipped navy.
The class history by William A. Run
nells. was cleverly written and de-
livered in an elouent manner, being
we'll received.
The class prophecy by Miss Erme-
lene Arata, was cleverly composed and
in its future reference TO each member
Of the class in their imaginary yoca-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10
CHURCH NOTICES

There will be an all-day meeting at the
Free Baptist church Sunday, June II. led
by Rev, Lewis Bachelor, the boy
at 1915 A. NJ. followed by a preaching
service at II, after which a basket luncn
will be served. Preaching at P. NJ
Sunday school at 3, to which all are in
vited to remain. Praise service at :, fol-
lowed by preaching.
Church Of the Redeemer, Rev Langdon
Quimby, pastor: The regular services of
the day will be held at $50 A. NJ, ser
mon by the pastor: the Sunday school
will meet Immediately after the morning
service.
Mrs. Elizabeth Higgins of Watervile
will speak at the Winter Street Advent
chapel Sunday at 2.30 and go.
Winter Street Free Baptist church.
Rev. F. C. Wright, y. D. pastor; 1890,
morning worship with sermon by the
pastor, subject. "self-Control." This is
the last sermon in the series upon The
Fruit of the Spirit; special music by the
choir: Has. Sunday school hour, theme,
welcomed. 700 P. NJ. evening service in
the auditorium with special sermon to the
young, it being "Children's day" There
will be special singing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

Quality the highest in the chocolate
proposition, fresh goods received di-
rect from the makers each week, 40c
assorted chocolates IL one pound box
es every Saturday in the years only
29c pound net weight in each box.
Page and Shaw's, Arollo, Jane Todd's
and Lenox in sealed packages-25c
ID. bulk chocolates the best for the
money. s. & H. famous ice cream
served at our sanitary soda fountain.
J. Hunniford Smiths crushed fruits
and fruit syrups used by US in all our
soda drinks and college ices. Special
this week with every purchase of one
dollars worth of goods we give free
one metal match safe to hang on the
wall and will mold a full box of
matches. only one to a customer while
they last. Beanes Prescription Drug
Store. open every evening. Electric
car tickets for sale here, II for SOC
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

lings home is in Norfolk, Va. and she
is a member Of the faculty Of the Uni
versity of Virginia. She came to Gar
diner from Lewiston. where on Friday
afternoon she addressed the students
at Bates college. She has unique and
pleasing personality, and the manner in
which she handled her subject. Mar
cotics." convinced her listeners that she
had firm grasp on all phases, scien-
tific and otherwise, Of the great ques-
ton of temperance.
Miss Timing captivated her audience
at the start and held their attention
closely until the close The lecture was
given under the auspices of the local
w. C. T. U. The speaker illustrated
her lecture with charts, not the old
time worn ones which have been used
for years, but with new and interest
ing ones, many Of which she had pre-
pared herself.
The argument that Is advanced by
some that beer is a liuqid food she
quickly disposed Of by showing that a
barrel of beer is composed of IS per
cent water, with a very small percent
age Of malt and solids and the balance
cents per glass the barrel would cost
$50, "a large price to pay for water
which you can get from your faucet
for nothing" She portrayed, wildly
the effect Of liquor upon the body and
proved that it's use lowered the efficien-
cy of the user. This she illustrated
by charts. Miss Timing proved an In
teresting story teller and told a num-
Der forcibly illustrating her points. She
told of the knowledge of humans. hun
dreds of years ago, Of the deteriorating
effect of alcohol on the human system
Much of the credit of the present
temperance advance belongs to great
businesses, declared Miss Timing. When
gigantic business interests and great
corporations will not employ men who
consume intoxicants, as is the case at
the present time, the cause Of temper
ance receives additional advancement.
She devoted considerable time to the
effects of narcotics on the heart and
showed the effects upon the user in la
ter life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10
GEORGE w, Spear

George W. Spear, a lifelong resident
of West Gardiner, entered into rest
Friday forenoon. after a lingering ill
ness. He was born in West Gardiner
81 years ago and was the son of Joseph
NJ. and Lavinia (Towne) Spear. He
was widely known throughout this
section and had the respect and es-
TEEN Of all. He bore his long suffer-
ing uncomplainingly and retained his
faculties to the last. Beside his widow
he is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
Fred Huntington of Larone, and five
sons. Walter NJ, Herbert S., Harry L..
Of Gardiner, Percy A. of Stoneham.
Mass, and Merton NJ of West Gardi-
rer. Funeral services will be held Mon
day afternoon at O'clock. from his
late home on the Indiana road, West
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

The alumni reception rendered the
graduating class of the Gardiner High
school was held Friday evening. While
the inclement weather detracted
somewhat from the attendance, it
marred the pleasure Of those attend
ing not q whit. The hour between Z
and s was passed by receiving and
at the latter hour the floor was given
over to the disciples of Terpsichore,
who enjoyed the light fantistic until
a late hour. The floor was in charge
Of Howard W. Eastman and Misses
Beatrice Tyler, Elizabeth Wiley and
Rachel Messer acted as aids. Music
was furnished by kelly's orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

c.,.on Evergreen, No. Il. P. NJ, and
:. diner Lodge, No. 9, l. Q. o. F.,
accented an invitation from San
1odge. No. IS, Of Hallowell to
VA, ~. Nth them in Memorial service.
c.,asv June II, at Hallowell. 1t is ur-
~, reouested that all cheveliers
', ,-o,hers make special effort to go.
~ arc requested TO meet at l. 0. Q. F.
III q, o'clock sharp so as to take
j.. | 30 car. A cordial invitation is ex-
..,t.d to all sojourning brothers of
y, ordor to attend with us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

The Boy Scouts. Troops l, ?, and 8.
have been invited to attend in body
the Sunday evening z o'clock service
at the First Baptist church. The pas
tor who is scoutmaster of Troop 2,
will preach the sermon, subject,
"Foundations." All Scouts are request
ed to meet in uniform at the Univer-
salist vestry at $50 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10
Prompt PUPILS

The pupils of the Winter street
school not tardy or absent one-half
day for the term: Kenneth Fish, Ruth
Hale, Guy Neal, Pearl Williams, Will
bur Babb. George Baker. Gennisse
Curtis, Dorothy Curry Earl Donahue
Joseph Donahue, Doris Rines, Evelyn
Rines. Kenneth Wilson, Ruth Hale.
Earl Donahue and Joseph Donahue
have not been absent or tardy for the
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

The boys of the class Of '16 en-
joyed banquet Thursday evening,
after the graduating exercises. They
repaired to the Community club, where
by mine host McCausland. After the
banquet post prandial speeches were
enjoyed and it was decided to form
Sixteen club and plans were laid for
reunion. which will probably occur
about Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10
TIMING
GIVES LECTURE
ON TEMPERANCE

Miss Christine I. Timing, noted
worker in the cause of temperance, de-
livered an address filled to the brim
with good things, on Friday evening at
the First Baptist church. Miss Tin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10
ADJUSTMENTS
Bessie Barriscae in 1.-THE Last Act
at The Strand Today-"Gloria's Ro-

nance.
Perhaps never before in the history
of motion pictures has there been such
an all-star combination Of talent as
VIII be found when "GlOriaS Ro-
nance" the new George Kleine motion
picture novel from the pen Of Mr.. and
Mrs Rupert Hughes, which went on
the screens of picture theaters all
over the country on Monday, May %
Miss Billie Burke, the star of the pro-
duction. is conceded to be one of the
foremost favoriteS OF the speaking
stage, for box office receipts for season
after season have proved her right to
this title. Next in the combination
may be found George Kleine the pro-
Queer of "Gloria's Romance" who is
known the world over for such stu
pendous productions as Quo Vadis."
The Last Days of Pompeii," Julius
Caesar The names of Mr.. and Mrs.
Rupert Hughes in the world Of litera-
ture have long stood for success of the
highest sort, and as everybody knows,
Rupert Hughes novels are always
numbered among the best sellers"
1t is easy to see, therefore, when such
an all-star combination as Billie
Burke, George Kleine and Mr.. and
Mrs. Rupert Hughes unite their ef-
forts. something quite out of the ordi-
nary is sure to reSult.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

Mayor Blaine S. Viles of Augusta
and Chairman Frank J. Ham were in
attendance Friday evening at the Re-
publican Club, and conferred with the
Republican leaders, discussing the
outlook and planning for the coming
campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

A big cleanup Of suits, coats, dress
es, etc, at Bell Bros. begins this morn
ing 1t has been a fine season in the
garment department, and the low
prices are made on broken assert
merits. Note ad this morning.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

The Reason-is this This from this broken assortment at
Spring Season has been prices which know you will
lone Ready De- appreciate. We ask your at
tment Our sales have been tention the following items
much in excess of any pre- if there anything here
and is the that appeals to suggest
Time find ourselves with that make early visit to
broken lines offer the our store you find the
/ public the advantage of picking size you want
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

Mrs. Mary Rankin of Alma is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Brann, Harrison
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

Nice Florence Haley, who has been
%..,,u,ing as operator at the Nj. c.
-oe, station during the absence
= w,s little, returned Friday to her
..ne in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

Frank S. Maxcy has a reminder of
the light Of other days in the shape of
fractional L. S. currency. He has
complete assortment all denominations.
the 3, 5, 10, Is, 25, so and Is cent bills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

1ittlefeld leaves Saturday for
!, n-cbard. where he is to pass the
n" Mrs. Littlefield is to go q
,sek later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

,-on Mine Stars and the Spears
'H. wonders will cross bats on
eaII .v Aeld Saturday afternoon at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

E. L. Whitney, Harrison avenue,
who has been passing a few days with
Daniel McPhee, North Arson, has re-
turned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

Charles ". Williams, teacher in COM
mercial subjects in the Gardiner high
school left Friday for his home in
Quincy, Mass. Mr. Williams is not to
return to Gardiner and has accepted a
position at Amherst, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

Cards announcing the wedding Of
Frances A. Baker Of Cresskill, n. j.,
and Edwin Stockton Cox, which occur
red on May at the Congregational
church at Cresskill, have been received
in this city. Mrs. Cox was formerly
Miss Frances Baker, daughter of the
late Capt. Byron Baker Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

Gardiner Grange will hold its reg
ular meeting Monday evening. All
members are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

Mrs Beryl Roderick was called to
Waterville Friday, her mother, Mrs.
Fred Bredeen, being seriously i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

Mrs. George Marley left Friday for
visit in North Arson. She was ac-
companied by Mrs. w. H. Martin, who
has been her guest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

:. Wood, a student at the Uni
salpH =, Maine, has returned to his
.ra IL Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

! Mr.. and Mrs. A. Brown and family
of Bangor are guests at the home of
Max Goldberg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

John D. Stephenson. Highland ave-
nue., is confined to his home by illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

Miss Florence NJ. Cole left Friday for
Winterport, where she is to pass the
summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

Mrs. E. A. Etuber, Washington
street, left Friday for a visit with her
daughter in Manchester, N. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10
LOCAL NOTICE

ns,.A tonight. Foresters hall,
Gardiner. Goldbergs orchestra.
unelOdlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

,.mes Curtis left Friday for
Nth Yarmouth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10

-, raft Of logs Of the season
1ne under the bridge Friday morn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-10
FROM HALLOWELL

Graduation Exercises Class of 1916 H. H. S. Is
Largely Attended; L largest Class in History
of School-Basebal D iamond to Be Improved
Samaritan Club Me ets-Sanborn Lodge, /.
O.. F. to Observe NJ e moria al Day-Local
News Briefs
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
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]. R. Eide transacted legal business
at the county seat Friday and Satur-
day.
Miss Florence Jordahl is spending a
weeks vacation at the home of her
aunt, Mrs. E. G. Klingness.
Messrs. Martin and Emil Ingebret-
son are champion trappers of this
neighborhood, having over thousand
musk rat hides, skunk, badger, weasel
and mink. This will bring hundreds
of dollars for their work. They are
planning on spending the holidays on
Wall Street, N. Y.
Art Beckman, who bought the Tom
McKillip homestead, has built fine
cottage and barn on the same and has
already moved in.
H. F. Warner and Ed Newly went
to the Burlington coal mine Monday.
John Engelson and E. G. Klungness
and T. T. Taxdahl were shoppers in
Des Laos Monday
j. e. Goulden, who has been very i'll
for some time, is reported slightly
improving at this writing. MI.
Goulden underwent an operation last
week, performed by DR.. Ringo Of Mi
not, and DR.. Hills of Berthold, the
attending physician. Mr.. Goulden is
in care of nurse from the Mlnot hos
pital and his brother from Texas is
also by his bedside.
Mr.. Steve Porter Of Minot visited
at Lasby home last week
Mr.. Chas. Dunkel lost five head of
young horses last Saturday, which e.
trayed from home. No trace has been
found so far of them.
Miss Selma Engen departed for
Glasgow, Mont, last week to visit for
some time with her sister, Mrs. Nels
Breggs, of that place.
The. Thanksgiving dinner and sale
at the Rose Valley church was well at
tended, netting them big sum. The
Ladies Aid is now planning on a new
church and basement to be built next
summer. This organization deserves
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
slx.cYLINDER MODELS

Mr.. Albert Mork returned to Minot
Monday on jury duty, after weeks
vacation.
Gilbert Engelson has purchased the
John HUSKY farm in Rolling Green at
the rate Of $50 per acre, which was q
bargain.
Rev. o. s. varud will preach in the
Rose Valley church Sunday, Dec. 10,
at 1920 .. m.
Theo. Mork, proprietor Of Lake Side
Farm, is . busy man these days cut
ting ice and storing It. This Is the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

100000. This gives him two Of the
best farms in Wang township. Mr..
Olaf Hamer is renting one Of the
farms and c. w. Jordahl the other.
n. j. Hanson, from near Makoti,
spent Friday and Saturday at the
home of j. A. Borud. They are old
chums from Minnesota.
Miss Carrie Mork and mother will
move to Minot next week and spend
the winter. They built fine cottage
on the north side last fall which Is
now completed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07

first time ice has been harvested in
this neighborhood. Follow suit.
Now Is the time for US farmers to
get together and talk on rural tele-
phone lines, free delivery mail routes,
farmers flour mills, cooperative ele-
vators and the N. D. Equity. Let US
get busy and work on some Of these
plans this winter. They will mean
much to the farmers. We could also
agitate farmers store and lumber
yard. Let US turn loose and get q Pc
tition out. That's what Frazier did.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07
lot Of credit for their hard work.

a lot of credit for their hard work.
The young ladies' organization
known as the Busy Bees held their
first sale Thanksgiving day in the
basement Of the Rose Valley church.
They had an immense lot Of pretty
things which they had to sell, all hand
made and very useful, and everything
brought top prices This organization
was started last spring with fifteen
members and several have Joined
since. The writer thought this organ
ization was working on matrimonial