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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-19

Charles Mccain went to Augusta
Tuesday morning on business for the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-19

Mrs. c. E. Whpple. who has been a
guest of relatives in the city. has return
ed to her home in Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-19

Miss Harriet Simpson, who has been
visiting at her home in the city, has re-
turned to SkoWhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-19

Charles McGann went to Augusta
Tuesday morning on business 1or tht
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-19

Miss Frances Moor went to Portland
Tuesday morning on a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-19
WATERvILLE

Joseph Proulx was a visitor to Law
renee, Mass, for the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-19
Two Men Seen


The men who were seen by Mr.. and
Mrs. McDougal went up the street
towards China and then turned and
went to the left nearly opposite the Nc
Dougal residence. The postoffice in
spector stationed at the city was no.
titled and he went down there but did
not seem to be able to do anything. He
then returned to this city and in COM
pany with the police made an inves-
tigation here but without results. The
police here made a thorough canvass
Of the neighborhood and it is apparent
that the men did not get away on the
trains from any station in this vicin-
ity.
May Be Mill Workers
1t is thought by the department here
that possibly it was the work of mer
who are at work in the mill at North
Vassalboro and they have taken the
matter up with the officers of Vassal-
boro who will make an investigation
along those lines. 1t was too dark for
either MIR. or Mrs. McDougall to be
able to get a description of the mer
and so there is little for the officers
to work on, but the great load of pen
MES and silver may be the undoing OF
the men, if they try to get away with
them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-19

F. S. Berry of Madison is the guest OF
relatives in the city for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-19

came to a head. They itched and
l would scratch myself in the
night and then they would
develop into sore eruptions. My
scalp also itched very much and
every night before I went to bed
/ would comb my hair and the
dandruff and my hair came out
In handfuls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-19
SCALP TERRIBLE
WITH DANDRUfF
Face Full Of Pimp|es. Itched and
Developed Into Sore Eruptions.
Hair Came Out in HandfuIs.
HEALED BY CUTICURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT:

MY scalp was terrible with dandruff and
my face was full Of pimples. The pimples
were small and hard and they festered and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-19

II read Of the wonderful results
With Cuticura Soap and Ointment so sent
W. % sample and then bought the Soap and
o VI and after using three boxes OF
ulntment and two cakes Of Soap I was
.a (signed) Vincent Interrante. 22z
Aoany ST., CAMBRIDGE. Mass Julv q. 'Jk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-19
sample Each Free by Mail

with 32-p. Skin Book on request. ADJ
~0's postcard "CuticuFa, Dept. T. Boz.
''o' Sold throughout tho world.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-12
FORTY-TWO BANDITS
SLAIN BY AMERICANS

Headquarters, near Namiquipa, Mex.
(by wireless to Columbus, N. NJ May
IA full squadron of 23S men Of the
Eleventh cavalry surprised and rout-
ed much smaller force of Villa ban
dts at Ojo-Azules, seventeen miles
south of Cusihuirachic
Forty-two Mexicans were killed and
a number wounded. There were no
American casualties.
The American command, under Ma
jor Robert l.. Howe. had been pursu.
ing the Villistas under Generals Cruz
Dominguez and Julio Acosta for sew
eral days when they encountered them
encamped in the huddled adobe huts
of Ojo-Azuies.
The Mexicans were utterly surpris-
ed and sprang from their pallets half
clothed.
After firing a few wild shots they
began flight, each man shifting for
his own safety.
Some of them were able to seize
their horses. already jaded from
hard days ride previously. but others
made their way into the hills afoot.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-12
LUMBER IN ! e YARD SWEPT v
BY FIRE At DULUTH

Duluth, May 9.-FYre starting in the
Alger-Smith lumber yard here. which,
famed by sixty-fve mile wind
spread rapidly to other buildings
caused a loss estimated at $500, 900
when the flames were brought under
control several hours later.
Two boarding houses, the Joseph
Landry house and the Harbor hotel,
also were burned. with barn.
The lumber plant is near the Inter
state bridge connecting Duluth and
Superior. The span was saved large
ly by the work of the fire tug Nc
Gonagle and two tugs owned by a
towing company.
The fire is believed to have been
started by some days playing in the
yard Nearly 100000 feet of lumber
was destroyed.
East of the city two serious fires &C.
CURED. Two large diaries were de-
stroyed. and a forest fire is burning
east of Woodland. One man was
killed by the top of boxcar blown
onto him.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-12
Places Reliance in Germany.

Accepting the imperial govern
ment's declaration OF its abandonment.
OF the policy which has so seriously
menaced the good relations between
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-12

the two countries the government of
the United States will rely upon a
scrupulous execution henceforth of the
now altered policy of the imperial
government such as will remove the
principal danger to an interruption of
the good relations existing between
the United States and Germany.
"The government of the United
States feels it necessary to state that
rial German government does not in
tend to imply that the maintenance of
its newly announced policy is in any
way contingent upon the course or re-
suit of diplomatic negotiations be-
tween the government of the United
States and any other belligerent gov
eminent, notwithstanding the fact
that certain passages in the imperial
governments note of the fourth in
slant might appear to be susceptible
of that construction.
I'm order, however, to avoid any
possible misunderstanding the govern
ment Of the United States notifies the
imperials government that 1t cannot
for q moment entertain. much less dis
cuss, q suggestion that respect by
German naval authorities for the
rights of citizens Of the United States
upon the high seas should in any way
or in the slightest degree be made con-
tingent upon the conduct Of any other
government affecting the rights of neu,
T.. o~I ~o~o@r>Aokaaxs
Responsibility in such matters Is
single, not joint; absolute not rela-
tive"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-12
RESUBMISSloN PLAN FAILS
North Dakota Prohibition Law Will
Not Be Voted On.

Bismarck. n D.. May 9s-There will,
be no vote in North Dakota this year
on the question of suspending the
state prohibition law. With the ex-
piration of the time limit Saturday
night. within which petitions for such
election might be held and with no
such petitions fled. the first serious
attempt that has been male in sew
eral Years to abolish the stata's en-
barge on the liquor traffic has come
to naught
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-12
MExECpr.'I'5
cross Line
Bandits Raid Three
Texas Towns.
STAY FOUR AMERICANS
General Funston Orders Rein
f0rCementS to the Scene.

Ell Paso, Tex, May S.-Three Amefi
can soldiers and a ten-year-old boy
have lost their lives, six troopers are
wounded and two American cttizena
have been kidnapped and carried south
Of the international boundary to IL
most certain death, in another raid
of Mexican bandits that takes rank
with Francisco Villas famous attack
on Columbus, N. M.
Whether the marauders were VIZ
listas or Carranzistas is not known.
The bandits foray, carrying them
through the southern limits of Brew.
ster county, in the Big Bend district
of Texas and taking in three little set
Elements near the border-Glenn
Springs, Boquillas and Deemers-took
place Friday night and Saturday morn
ing.
Within an hour preparations had
been begun for adequate protection.
General Frederick Funston ordered
that all troops of cavalry should pro-
coed to the raided section to rein.
force small detachments already on
their way to the scene from Preside.
Alpine and other points.
It is said that if the exigencies Of
the case demand such action they will
cross the border to run down and dis
perse the bandits.
They consist Of two troops Of the
Eighth cavalry from Fort Bliss, under
Major George T. Langhorne, and two
troops Of the Fourth cavalry from Fort
Clark, under Colonel Frederick W.
Sibley.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-12
BORDER CONFERENCE HALTs
Raid on Texas the Only Topic Under
Discussion.

Ell Paso, Tex, May S.-While mill.
tary events were developing with such
rapidity the conference over the 60.
operation of American and Mexican
soldiers in Mexico. which had been
expected to reach elimination. came
to an abrupt halt.
Generals Scott and Funston met
General Obregon and Juan Amadol.
Mexican subsecretary of foreign IT.
fairs, in the immigration station q
the American end of the international
bridge for what had been expected -
be their final conference
Ie developed later. however, that
practically the only matter discussed
Mas the bandit raid at Glenn Springs.
What was said at the meeting wAs
not divulged.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-12
zAPA1A STRONGHOLD TAKEN
City Of cuernavaca Captured BY
Forces Of Gonzales.

Mexico City, May 1.-THE city OF
Cuernavaca was captured by the
forces of General Pablo Gonzales after
twelve hours OF fierce fighting
This is the first time since the days
of President Madero that the capital
of More'os has been occupied BY
forces other than those of Emiliano
Zapata.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-12
NAVY LEAGUE SUES FORD
100000 Damages Asked for Alleged
Libel!

Washington, May THE Navy
league filed suit for libel in the dis
trict supreme court against Henry
Ford, Detroit manufacturer asking
100000 damages. The complaint al
legged libel in Ford's published state
nents opposing military preparedness.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-05-12
FIVE FLY TO WASHINGTON

Hydrcaero,iane Makes Trip From
Newport News. Va.
Washington. May 9-The Atlantic
Coast Ae-onautical stations fifteen
ton hyaroaeroplane. carrying five pas
sepgers. arrived here, completing an
interrupted trip from Newport News
in eight hours.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
APPOMATTOx

Especial TO The Times .Di.patch.I
APpOMATTON. VA. Eecember Cd
The AppomattoN Agricultural School
closed here on Friday. and pupils and
teachers left for their homes: princi-
pal Crawley, to Warrcnton. Va: Mr.
Meyer, to his home in Pennsylvania
Mr. Roller, to South Bostoi,: Mr.. Rice.
TO Amherst: Miss Goodwin to Chucka-
tue: Miss Atkinson, to Petersburg. Miss
Foster. to LynchDurg: Mrs. Abbitt. 10
Oxford. " C.: Miss Hardy. to Amherst.
and the others TO their homes in the
county. School will reopen on Janu-
AIRY ..
liavilah Rabcock - at home from
the university for the holidays.
W. w. Scott will go to New York
where he will. spend the holidays with
his parents.
Rev. Il. 9. Hubbard. who has been
pastor at Norton. ia at home here sif-
fering from rheumatism.
Mrs John W. Davidson died Mt her
home. near here. yesterday She WAS
widely known throughout this county.
The family Of George Walton has
moved to Burkeville.
Christmas tree and entertainment
Will be neli at the Baptist Church on
Monday night, aud anothc. at tho
Methodist Church on the foil wing
Sunday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
DURHAM

Especial to The Times DispatchJ
DURHAM, y. -. December 23.-Mr.
and Mrs. G. b. German. OF San Juan.
Porto Rico. who have been guests Of
Mrs. w. a. Slater and Mr. and Mrs
7. NJ. German. have gone to New York.
from where. on January g. they will
sail for home.
Mrs. r. II. Posell. Jr. is visiting in
oxford, the guest of Miss IIettie Lyon.
Miss Pashti Bartlett, former superin-
tcndent Of the Watts Hospital, who
for several months was trained nurse
in the Red Cross work in France, was
a Durham visitor this week. en- route
to Florida, where she will make ser
home.
Miss Ethel Thompson has gone to
Washington to spend Christmas with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. a. c.. Thomp-
son.
Miss Josephine Erwin has returned
home from Spartanburs, S. c.. where
she is attending school, TO spend
Christmas with her parents, Colonel
and Mrs. j. Harper Erwin. in West
Durham.
James Stone, who has been living
for some time in Scotland Neck. y. c.,
mas returned here, and VIII reside in
East Durham:
Mrs. F. r. Hanes. of Greensboro, is
visiting relatives in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. L. Fuller and family
of New York City. have arrived TO
spend Christmas with relatives in this
city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
THREE

To he with Mrs. Hobson's mother FOR
Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs. John Christian and
family are at the inn for the winter
months
Mr. and Mrs. James r. Gillian. Jr..
cf l.yuchburg. are spending Christmas
with l'r.l and Mrs. Il b. McCluer.
Mr.. and the Misses Moore are tho
guests over Christmas OF Mr. and Mrs
blythe Moore 1T ,;intcr Park.
Miss Willie Johnston is home for
the holidays.
Miss Lillian Cooke Is with Miss Au-
&uSh Bartcld for Christmas.
Mrs. Vincent Adamson and children
viii spend Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs
y. l.. Adamson i'm Richmond.
Miss Harris and Miss Mary Warm
schaf. who have been with Mrs Il Z.
Bridget"rth. have returned to Char
ln:trSville.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
ANA everyone find gladness
S3Un his Christmas tree.
Edgar Guest.

Samantha Ann.
My sawdust heart is broken. and my
china eyes arc sad
rms night has been the darkest that
] ever. ever had
The little girl who owns me used to
tuck me in my bed
Ana whisper that she loved me- while
she covered up my head
And told me to be careful not to kick
the covers off
For fear | might he croupy. or should
catch the whooping cough.
But yesterday stranger came and
took my cherished place
a waxen. flax -haired stranger. with n
bright. unbattcr.d face.
The little girl who owns me let me
drop upon the floor
And Rugged the stylish stranger. and
has thought Of me no more:
And all last night. neglected have
slept beside the wall
Unhappy and untidy. poor Sauna tha
Anna doll
One year ago my fortune seemed to be
Serencly bright
The little girl would hold me In her
arms from morn to night;
She made me share her play with her.
she tried to make me eat.
She showed me 10 all callcrs--and they
vowed that ] ~as sweet:
had four sets OF dresses, and n para
sol and fan.
And she would say that was her be-
loved Samantha Ann
Alas! my dress Is tat,crcd-Tve no
other TO put on:
Half of my hair is missing, and my
poor left arm is gone;
And now the silk clad beauty that was
smiling from the tree.
Has claimed all the attention that was
once bestowed on me.
My sawdust heart is broken--I have
slept against the wall.
Where she. with shouts OF welcome
for the other, let me fall.
Wilbur Nesbit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
WINCHESTER
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
WINCHESTER. VA, December Ga
Mrs. Peter Vredenburgh and her two
small sons, of Freehold. y. j.. are
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. a.
NJ. Baker.
Mr.. and Mrs q. Marshall Baldwin
and the latter's daughter. Miss Doro-
thy Oden. of Detroit Mich. are visit
ing Mrs. Baldwin's sister, Miss Pinkie
Sheetz.
Miss Lowell. OF Baltimore. is the
guest Of Miss Lille Baker at the homo
of Mr.. and Mrs. iR. T. Burton.
Rev. Willoushby Claybrook has re-
turned TO Birmingham, Ala. after Wis
ting his brother-in-law and sister,
DR.. and Mrs. Hunter III. Mcclure
Miss Molle Creighton Tabb has re-
turned from a visit to friends in Pitts
burGh.
Mrs. Charles W. BeaiI has returned
to GaithcrsburE. Md. after visiting ncr
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George ~ Her
bert.
Mrs. Melvin Flegenhcimer. of Rich
mond. is visiting her mother, Mrs. g.
III. liable.
Rev. and Mrs Walter II. Alexander
are visiting relatives in Philadclphia
Mrs. Laura V. Hickman has gone on
a visit to relatives in Baltimore
Mrs. G. Reginald Haines and her two
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
4 Christmas Pe.sImist.

They say to-morrow's Christmas Day.
An II I'm good as gold.
An git my coal an liindiin' wood.
An do as am told;
That when were all asleep to night,
AS snug an sti!i as mice
ole Sandy Claws viii surely conc
An bring mc Somctlin' nice
don't think much o. Sandy Claws
Hes such a partial Teller:
lie brings some boys great lcad1 OF
TOYS.
MI painted rcd an Weller:
They git nice skates. an balls. an sleds
Gold watches. pins an rings.
i:ut all he ever brings TO me
Is only useful things.
~" brings me clothes I've got to have.
The gloves or brand-new hat.
know I'd git 'cm anyway.
SO ain't glad fer that
IN I've found out thnt "somethin'
Means Bible cards or books
Err fancy things ter set on shelves
ATS only made fer looks.
" | was Sandy Claws awhile
DO YOU know what ID do?
ID throw out all that common stuff.
An fill my pack up new:
I'd have Jes lots of Jolly games.
An guns an tops an toys.
But never take one useful thing
To punish girls err boys.
Mabel iillyer Eastman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24

4 thristmRs Letter From While.
Dear Santa Claus" wrote little VII
In letters truly shocking.
~ been a dood boy.
SO peasc MI a-hcapin' this stocking
81 want "a drum to make pa sick
And drive my mamma crazy:
! want a dogSie I can kick.
SO he'll not git lazy.
II want Il powdergu to shoot
Right at my Sister Annie.
Aud a big trumpet | can toot
Just awful loud at srannic
II want "a druttic big false face.
To scarce i'm fits our baby:
| want a pony ] can race
Around the parlor. maybe.
II want little Ratchet. too.
So can do some chopin
Upon our grand piano new
When mamma goes ;i-Shrpp.n'
II want a nice hard rubber ball
To smash all into flinders
The great big mirror in the hall
And lots and lots of windcrs
And candy that'll make mo sick.
SO ma all night will hold me,
And make pa git the doctor quick,
And never try to scold me-
And, Santa. Claus, il pap says
I'm naughty. it's a story:
Just say il he whips me I'll
Die and go to kingdom glory.
Lizzie Alderdicc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
BUN AIR

Especial to The Times Dispat ch
BON AIR, VA. December 23.-lnvi-
tations from the Citizens Association
have been received to a community
Christmas tree on December 70 fol-
lowed by benefit sale for the Polk
Miller Memorial Association.
Mrs. Edwin Pinkerton has returned
to her home in Baltimore. after IA visit
with DIR. and Mrs l.. r.. McCluer.
Miss Hermine Moore returned on
Wednesday from Alexandria. where she
was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor
Burke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Marye have
moved into their new home.
Mr.. and Mrs. IIarkin Hobson and
family left on Saturday for Powhatan
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24

children have returned from a visit to
her another. Mrs. y, T.. Brand. AT Kan
sas city. Mo.
Mrs. Harry Sakolsky and children. OF
Baltimore. arc visiting Mr.. aud Mrs.
Phillip klompus.
Dr. and Mrs. r.. II. Langley. OF Seat
tie. Wash. have been visiting the lat
teEs brother-in-law, =. L.. l1arcw
Representative Il. w. Harrison OF
the Seventh Virginia District. is spend
ing the holiday recess at his hou-
here.
Mrs Alexander Barrie and her SON
George Barrie. Ill, have returned from,
visit to relatives in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. &. Randolph. of Hoa-
noke. Va. are visitint; the iatter's
father. I. *. Cartuell.
Miss Angelica Peale Didier has re-
turned from Baltimore and Washing
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
Fer All Complexion Ills

II the skin be colorless. sallow. mud
dy. over-red blotchy. chapped or
freckled. nothing will so surely over
come the condition as ordinary mer-
colizcd wax. II literally takes off Il
bad com leXion-abSorhs the dead and
near dead PARTICLES of surface skin
gently gradually. causing no inconve
nience at all. \ new complexion is
then in evidence. clear. spotless, deli
cately soft and beautiful. One ounce
of this wax. procurablc at any drug
store. will rejuvcnate even the worst
complexion. IT is used like cold cream.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-24
Beside the hearth. whore. in the night
ole Sandy Claus II ;:et 'cm.

When all tie seats In Sunday school
Are hllcd 18th girls and boys.
y no one ever breaks "a rule
II make II hit of noise.
We know II can't b. very. long
TIL Sandy viii appear
y pass his presents to the throng
That comes but once Il year.
When Aunt Melindy comes II brings
The children ~ the bird.
~ shc'n ma make popcorn strings,
We never say q word
But anybody ought to sec
That she has come to stay
TIL time TO have the Christmas tree.
Which can't he far away.
When pa comes skeanin' crost the lot.
A-lookin guilty. so't
you'd think he stole the things he got
Inside his overcoat.
We know it's time for us to run
n carry in the wood
N see that all our chores are done
~ otherwise be good.
Willis Il. Hawkins.