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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
PALERMO
Gardiner

| BRANCH MILLS-Mrs. Gardlner
Tyler is quite ill with grip.
Mrs. G. A. Bradstreet is visiting her
brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Jones in Hallowell
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Donnell and lit
tie daughter Doris were callers MoHay
at VIM. Osgood's.
Several from here visited Mrs. Angie
Tobey and Mrs. Tracy at the lumber
camps at the head of the pond Sunday.
They report it very pleasant there.
| Friends of Mrs. Detra Hammond,
wife Of the late VIM. Hammond, were
saddened to hear Of her death, which
occurred at her home Sunday.
Mrs James Dinsmore entertained the
sewing circle Saturday afternoon, Feb.
| 5. Eleven members were present and
two visitors. All were pleasantly en-
tertained.
| Miss Doris Young. who was at home
ill last week was able to resume her
studies Monday.
| Thomas Dinsmore reached his 92d
birthday Saturday, Feb. 5. He is the
oldest man in China.
The Dinsmore Public library is closed
for an indefinite time. Those having
books are requested to leave them at
Dipsmore's store.
The members of the L. r. H. Club
and their husbands were entertained
Saturday evening, Jan. 20. by Mr.. and
Mrs. S. G.. Parmenter at their home,
80 in all being present. Three tables
were filled at whist, while the others
enjoyed reading, music and social chat.
Sandwiches, cake and coffee were serv-
ed.
Mrs. Harriet Estes, who passed a
part of last week with her mother in
Waterville, returned home Tuesday.
The Birthday Surprise party given
Harold kitchin on the evening of Feb.
was a scene of much enjoyment.
There were tables at whist Dainty
refreshments were served.
NORTH-Mrs. Eliza Nelson has not
been as we'll this past week. Her
daughter Mrs. Chadwick has been with
her most Of the time this week. She
was more comfortable Sunday. She
had grip fever and owing to her ad-
vanced age, 80 years, her recovery is
slow.
This community received the sad
news of the death on Saturday of Geo.
Rowe was born at North Palermo,
where he lived on or near the home
place until he married and went to
China, where he opened a store Of
general merchandise. When a young
boy he united with the Baptist church
at Carr's Corner and was a faithful
member till a few years ago when he
withdrew and joined a China church.
1t can well be said of him none knew
him but to love him.
Mrs. l.. A. Bowler who is again suf-
fering with rheumatism was not able
to attend the Sunday morning services.
Johnnie Black has moved his family
into the Low house so-called and he
and his brother, Milard, are saving
wood at Mr.. Merrifields with a gaso-
line engine and are hoping to saw many
lots.
Mrs. Frank Bradstreet, who is house
keeping for John Black, passed Sunday
with her children at East Palermo.
We are glad to report that Rev. S. J.
Oldaker was in his pulpit again last
Sunday. After several weeks illness he
preached a very eloquent and powerful
sermon from the subject "Christ's
Prayer for the Church. His plea
was for perfected church. a conse-
Grated membership, a consistent life.
1t was very timely and ably thought
out He held the attention of his audi
ence from start to finish.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
WAYNE

George w. Besse died Feb. 6, at the age
OF about IS years He descended from
one of the pioneer families of the town
His ancestors were in all of the wars
Revolutionary, War of 1872 Mexican war.
and he had two brothers in the war of
the Rebellion. After a successful career
as a trader at North Wayne and Wayne
village, he spent some years in farming
Owing to i'll health, he retired from busi-
ness few years ago. with a compe-
tence. He had the respect and confidence
of all who knew him. His wife died sew
eral years ago. They had no children
Holman Norris is very six with pneu-
monia.
Nelson Manter is filing his ice house
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

Fashion DEGREES ine-colored coats and
lavender vests for mems wear this COM
ing spring. Our chief ambition now is to
see Farmer Chad of the Kennebec Jour
nal. Squire Wormwood of the Biddeford
Journal. Rody McPhee of the Springfield
Union and Judd Lewis of the Houston
Post arrayed in the spring style.-Man-
chester Union.
The Colonel can't get over his nat
ural desire to butt into affairs of class.
Then again. wine is not prohibition
color.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
LODGE.
<hE-1r A.

%~N ~ ~
Il think Ameri.
cans should be
protected in their
lives and in their
liberty everywhere.
Although / am as
anxious as anyone
can be to care for
our rights in trade
if they be violated,
to me, American
lives are more I'M
portant than dol
lars. I am not
willing to get into
4 passion er
an infringement
Of our trade and
then allow Ameri-
can citizens to lose
their lives and
have 1t go by in
frigid silence. I
think the United
States stands for
something higher
in the world than
mere trade and
mere dollars. l do
not want to see
our citizens wrong
ed in their proper
ties, but I think
we should also
stand and above
all for morality
and humanity. :.
The body Of
an innocent child
floating dead on
the water. the VIC
tim Of the destruc-
ton of an unarmed
vessel. is to me a
more poignant and
a more tragic spec
tacle than an un-
sold bale of cot
ton"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
Editorial Comment
Just Another Case.
(RoSton Heraldl

President Wilson has been touring
| the country in the interest Of prepar-
| edness. 1t has been widely proclaimed
| of late-as his ISSUE" and victories
in Congress for parts of the prepared
ness program have reared their heads
| aloft in every part of the land as his
victories. Yes, but how does he pre-
pare for ware"
BY sending the plans of the first
dreadnought to the Mare Island navy
yard, at San Francisco, for execution.
A carr enter, who breaks his leg on the
street tomorrow, would get such sur
gical and other treatment that he
needed just as reasonably by sending
to a blacksmith shop. What are the
facts?
The Mare Island navy yard is a
mudhole. 1t is situated at the mouth
OF tie Sacramento river. This carries
mud which deposits in |the channel
leading to the navy yard faster than
anybody can dredge it out. There are
now Only % feet of water in the neces-
sary approach to the yard. A battle
ship requires 2S feet.
1t is manifestly impossible to con-
struct ship at Mare Island without
spendil an enormous sum for dredg-
ing, and yet Congress last Monday
passed with wild enthusiasm a bill
approrriating 100000 to equip this
mudl- ole at Mare Island for building
battleships; and this although there is
no drydock in the vicinity where such
vessel can he docl>ed when built.
IhlS piece of folly has evolved in
pursuance of the one unvarying rule
or operation under our federal govern
ment. We as a people think we are III
danger OF all aggressive foreign foe
ana that this dreadnought might turn
the scale in 4 great national emergen-
oy; and yet We proceed to get one
where it will take two years and So
'Wo,0oo more Of time and money than
though we sought the same battleship
where the competitive rivalry of mod
ern business prevails
DO you not wish that the Congress
Of the United Sttaes ran the railroads
and the telegraphs and the telephones
and the iron foundries and the NUM-
tlons factories. in order that the same
hlsh standard of intelligence and pro-
blty might fina expression? Mare Is
land Is no worse than our harbor Of
refuge at Rockport, ana no worse than
thousand other examples of indus
try conducted in subordination to pol
ltlcs-for this is what government own
ershlp with us invariably and almost
necessarily means.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
ALMA

Mrs. A. B. Mcdonald Of Whitefied,
Mrs. L. c. Bryant and Miss Lena Bry'
ant Of South Jefferson were in town
Sunday.
The annual meeting Of the Alma Gem
etery Association was held Feb. at
George c. Erskine's and the following
officers were elected: Pres, George C..
Erskine; Vice Pres, w. H. Mari; Sec
Treas, Mrs. George c. Erskine. The
board consisted of Geo. c. Erskine, W.
H. Mari. Mrs. G. c. Erskine, +. e.
Donnell. Mrs. Abbie Aver and A. Q. r.
PcaSleo.
John Erskine went to Wiscasset Fri.
day.
c. L. Ford Of La Roy, \. y. was In
town Wednesday,.
George Genthner went to Newcastle
Saturday for a week. MIR. Merrill stop
ping at Parsons Bend in his absence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
THE DEADLY PARALLEL.
WILSON

WILSON
There is genius
enough in this
country to master
the enterprise OF
the world, and it
ought not to ask
odds of anybody.
/ should like to
have the thrilling
pride that there
was nobody in
America who was
afraid to match
wits with the
world. l origi-
nally, for example,
belonged to a stock
which has never
failed to feel at
nome anywhere as
soon as it got
there. I mean the
Scotch Irish. The
Scotch Irish have
taken leave to be-
long the minute
they landed, and
presently a good
deal else belonged
to them besides
themselves; a n d
/ like to picture
that as also typi-
cal of America.
The typical
American was the
man went
into a new country,
made his home for
himself ar
'anged everything
10 suit himself. and
then occasionally
went back to his
home rich and con-
tented. That was
the typical Ameri-
?an."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES
HE-WAY-BY-WA
BOSTON G. PORTLAND LINE

DUO Wv q run IANO LINE
Steamships CALVIN AUSTIN and
GOVERNOR DINGLEY. Leave Franklin
Wharf week days 7.3o P. NJ. for Boston
Return leave Central Wharf. Boston.
week days only at Z. NJ.
Day trips leave Portland Fridays 600
A. NJ. Due Boston 200 p. NJ.
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE
Between Portland and New York
Steamships NORTH LAND and
HERMAN WINTER
Reduced Fares-Reduced Stateroom
Prices.
Schedule isturbed-lnformation upon re-
quest.
BATH AND BOOTHBAY LINE
Leave Bath 2.45 p. NJ. week days only,
for Boothbay Harbor and intermediate
Landings. Return, leave Boothbay Har
Dor 100 A. NJ, week days only, for Bath
and intermediate Landings.
II. A. CLAY. Supt, Portland. Maine.
NJ. A. HARADEN, Supt., Bath, Maine.
diff
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
Editors Letter Box
A Parents Opinion

Editor kennebec Journal.
What is the matter with the schools
of Augusta?
In my opinion they are wasting too
Ihucn TIME over those things that will
never 40 the students any good, and
to the detriment of those things upon
which the business of life is based
Again the children are kept KEYED IN
to high nervous strain instead of
cultlVatlnS the calm so necessary to
Judgment. clear thinking and concen-
tfatlon. And third, too much stress is
iald upon the term examinations and
not enough on the daily work.
Another problem SO important and
delcate as to require exceeding care
IN It's presentation that it be not mis-
understood. l withhold for further
consideration.
+. J. HATCH.
AUGUSTA Mo Eob
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
Views Of Wilson and Lodge.

A Kentucky reader Of the Boston
Transcript asked that the appended ex-
tracts from President Wilson's Colum-
bus speech and one made by Senator
Lodge in the United States Senate be
printed in parallel columns 30 that ev-
cry reader may realize the immeasura-
BILE width Of the gap between the high
and noble patriotism of our senator
from Massachusetts and the wholly
commercial spirit Of our schoolmaster
prosidepf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
The World War a Year Ago
Today-Feb. II.

The state department address
ed notes to the German govern
ment and also to Great Britain
stating its position regarding
new German war zone and the
use of the United States dag by
Great Britain. Germany was
advised that the United States
would consider it a serious
breach Of the rules Of warfare
to destroy merchant vessel
without due exapinstion. Great
Britain was warned that serious
consequences might result from
the use Of our flag on Britieh
vessels.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

The Lewiston Journal says Mr.
Brann will quit the mayoralty contest
but cling to the judgeship. In that case
Lewiston must feel proud of man
who has shouted his disrespect for law
from the housetops and has wilfully
entangled his city's affairs in illegal
procedure to serve his private ends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
Mt. Vernon Grange.

Mt. Vernon Grange will hold it's reg
ular meeting Saturday, Feb. II. Every
member that possibly can is requested
to be present and those not solicited
for beans and bread, please bring pie
or cake.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

In an announcement of forthcoming
astronomical lectures. we find the alarm
ing title: rs Our Solar System Safe
guarded" A new job for the Security
League!-New York Evening Post.
Sounds to us more like the job of the
Aero Club of America"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

1t is stated that enough contracts
have been signed and are now in force
to keep all the shipyards of Bath going
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

The treasury office at Vienna has de-
cided to follow the precedent set by Ger
many and issue iron money for circula-
lion. A good DIAL of 9teel money has
been made in the United States. of Fate
Worcester Telegram
Hard to heatl
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

coroner in the case Of Pancho villa
Manchester Union.
Or official recorder of "watchful
waiting"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
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bee; 9.39 A. NJ, Bruins
WICK. Lewiston, Pennington. Portland,
Boston; 12.4S p. NJ, Haliowell, Gardiner
and So. Gardiner; $40 P. NJ, local; 4O7
+. NJ. (express). Brunswick, Rockland,
Portland, Boston and New York; 5.l5 P.
NJ, Hallowell, Gardiner and So. Gardi-
ner; 6.12 p. NJ. not beyond Portland1: ::
~ 4o +. NJ, Lewiston. Bath, Portland,
Boston. Sundays 303 and 1015 A. NJ. 3.3s
GNew York; and 10.40 P. NJ. Portland and
Boston.
GOING EAsT-1n A. NJ, Bangor,
Calais Bar Harbor. st. John, Halifax,
Aroostook Co, Sunday morning does not
connect beyond Bangor; 6.33 A. NJ, local
to Moosehead Lake (via Oakland), Bel
fast Foxcroft and Bangor; s17 A. NJ.
local to Belfast, Bangor and Skowhegan:
1906 P. NJ. Waterville, Bangor, B. & A.
K. r., Calais, st. John and Halifax: 2.34
+. NJ, express to Waterville, thence local
to Bangor and Mattawamkeag; 3.N P. NJ.
Waterville and Skowhegan; 7OS P. NJ,
Waterville. Skowhegan and Bangor
Sundays 2.53 z. NJ, for Bangor; II, $50
A. NJ. and 2.53 P. NJ, for Skowhegan.
Trains leave Augusta for Hallowell.
Gardiner and South Gardiner at 63s 9.3S
A: NJ, l2.4s, 3:1o. 4.o7. Gardiner only Sis,
SIP, 1910 z. NJ.
H. D. WALDRON. Genl Passenger Agt.
D. c. DOUGLASS, Gen'l Mgr, Port
land, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

During 1914 there were recorded in
Chicago BASS divorces, 119 marriage
annulments and thirty seven DEGREES
of separate maintenance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

"Our idea Of life job is being court
physician to Francis Joseph" says the
Washington Post. Yep-either that or
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

will be the unlucky 18th. 'Spose it's
woman?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

A fine portrait of the late Col. Alden
J. Blethen has recently been added to
the number of portraits on the walls of
the redecorated Deering Chapel at
Kents Hill Seminary. 1t is the gift
Of his son. Joseph Blethen. Colonel
Blethen was a student at Kent's Hill,
graduating in 1868 and was a trustee
of the school from 1872 until his death
in the past year. When, in 1882, DIR.
Torsey was soliciting funds for the
erection Of house for the president of
the school he wrote Colonel Blethen.
at that time editor Of the Kansas City
Journal. asking for a donation of 500.
Immediately he received a note from
Col. Blethen announcing a contribution
Of $4,000. The doctor at once tele-
graphed the Colonel his acceptance AS
a result Of this campaign. Blethen Hall,
the home Of the president was secured
and erected on the campus at a cost of
$1,000. Colonel Blethen has repeatedly
manifested his interest in substantial
ways, five years ago donating nearly
$1,000 for the thorough repairing Of the
house.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENr, NO. 4
at 7.3o o'clock every 9, nd A.
fourth Tuesday. Tuesday,
I. b. PACKARD, C.p
c. E. STEWART. Scrih.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
Augusta Lodge Directory
coMMANpERv. M

X. T. Special conclave at Masonic r.,n
pie. Friday evening, Feb. II, 1916. at ss ~
P. NJ. Official inspection by Rt. EN- a. A.
thur s. Littlefield, Grand Commands" Az ~
Maine. Work in the order Of the Temp%ls IA
Refreshments. All sojourning fraters ass
cordially invited to attend. NV
LEWIS A. BURLEIGH, EN-. Con,
GEORGE H. BANGS, Recorder
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

Mrs. Herbert Crowell brought to the
Franklin Journal Office the other day
lemon raised by her. which is not only
remarkable product for this section
but this particular specimen would be
a remarkable one for any locality. The
lemon is a perfect fruit and of giant
size, tipping the scales at Is 1-2 ounces.
The variety is we'll named the Wonder
lemon and the tree was received from
the nurseryman three years ago. 1t
was a two-year- -old tree when received,
being now five years old. This is the
first fruit it has matured, although it
has previously blossomed and had
fruit set on, but due to faulty cultiva-
tion it did not develop. The tree is
now 1-2 feet tall and is kept potted.
During the summer months 1t is put
out Of doors. but Is not transplanted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

The last report from the State prison
at Thonasston gave the number Of in
mates It 21z and the Bath Times
arises to remark that the next man
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
Odd Fellows Hall

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, RseulA,
meeting Friday evenings at 73o.
L G. HUGHES, N. G.
e. F. WESTON. Ssc
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

A freak rooster resides in Portland.
1t was raised by a man in Windham
and was one of a large Matching. 1t
weighs Ia pounds and is as lively
as a cricket. OF course the third limb
is not normal or as large as the other
two and is useless and somewhat de-
formed having six claws. where nat
urally would be five. The rooster is
the center Of much attraction and is
petted by all, ana many have tried to
purchase IL, but its owner refuses to
sell It and later it will be placed on
exhibition In several places.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

Ihere is no indisputahle evidence
that Mr. Rockefeller has ever allowed
his interest in checking the hookworm
TO interfere with his activity in hook
ing the checkworm-Bi Biddeford Jour-
nak
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

CANTON AUGUSTA. NO. 3. p. n
Regular meeting every third Tussdav J.
o'clock. Special meeting Friday. FsS
4th.
LEVI M. POOR, Cant
dtf RAY M. BURNS. Cs,.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER ma
13. o. E. S. Stated meetings the An,
Temple. All members sojourning in ~.
city are invited to attend. '
ALICE X. HEWINS. W. NJ.
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON. Sea
aug2, 2,m-w-fri,tf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

Three years ago, says the Machias
Republican Samuel Wakefield. of this
place, received from friend residing
on the St. John river, five kernels of
grain which bears resemblance to
wheat, accompanied with the story that
the grain was taken from the crop of
a wild goose. Since that time Mr..
Wakefield has continued to grow the
grain and last season harvested about
five bushels. Within the past month
specimens of this peculiar grain has
been sent to the Hon. u. A. Gilbert of
the Maine Board of Agriculture, asking
his opinion relative to it's species, in
reply to which he says that it is wholly
unlike the American cereals and has
sent the specimen to Prof. c. H. Fer
nald of the State College, who has look
ed the matter up and is also unable to
give any information on the subject. 1t
is understood that a sample is to be
sent to Washington for examination.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
l PROMISE TO PAY

Those four words are the
crux Of every financial obliga-
tion.
With the right name written
below them they are as good
as gold.
Il promise to pay" is the
message Of every successful ad-
vertisement.
Advertising promises to pay
the seeker n more desirable
goods-in lessened prices. in
needed things or in services.
Men who sign their names to
advertising are men who make
good.
It pays to read the advertis-
ing in q live newspaper like
The Journal and to patronize
its advertisers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL R, R,
In Effect Sent. o6. 1o15.

III GiTect sept. 20 1870
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA AS FOL.
InNVS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

George w. Ross. who is the most
indispensable citizen of Vanceboro.
deputy sheriff of Washington county,
and several other things, all creditable
to him and useful to the public, is in
Bangor on a business mission says the
News: Mr.. Ross describes thhe war
freight traffic on the Canadian Pacific
railway as something immense there
being scarcely any intermission be-
tween the passage Of heavily laden
trains. The international bridge at
Vanceboro is guarded day and night
by soldiers who are ready to shoot at
an instant's notice, and the structure
is illuminated constantly by electric
searchlights.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

LOWS:
GOING WEST-3.O3 A, NJ.
except Monday. Portland
and Boston; 6.3S A. NJ,
Lewiston, Pennington,
Rockland, Portland, Bos-
ton, Montreal and Que
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11
Maine Gossip
Dawn and the Snowshoe Trail.


Smoke blue with flush of pink.
Dawn paints the winter sky;
Over the ledge's brink
Rose hues leap pulsing high;
Then it's swish, swish, and crunching
stride
A myriad frost-gems scuffed aside,
And It's ho! for the snowshoe trail.
Sentries with shrouded hoods,
Guarding the jeweled snow
White-tufted, silent woods
Light with the warming glow
Oh, it's swish, swish, with quick'ning
glide.
Round the bending birch where the ow-
lets hide.
And it's bark to the whistling quail.
Through dim and muffled aisles,
Ekirting the frozen brooks;
BY pines is serried files.
Stalking the wild-land hooks;
Then it's crunch, crunch, and crouching
slide,
Till the sparkling crust twangs the tense
rawhide,
And it's heads to the singing gale.
Heads up! let lungs drink free
Wine of the Northlands air;
Great Spirits chastity
Cleanses the soul of care,
Then it's hearts and limbs and It's step
out wide
Ger the scurried tracks on the white
hillside,
And huzza! for the snowshoe trail.
Marcus Conlan, in the National Maga-
zine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-11

1t was stated in Eastport this week
that a young member of the Passama-
quoddy tribe of Indians from Pleasant
Point reservation, -four miles from
Eastport, had joined the Canadian
recruits for duty across seas and be-
ing the first member of the most east
erly tribe of Maine redmen to join the
Dominion soldiers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-07-27
Same Story Again

The ''hoodo" seems to follow
the F. T. Beers base ball team
whenever they leave the city to
play-.not because the boys
do not play as good ball as they
do at home, but luck seems to
be against them.
In the game played with Park
Falls at Park Falls last Sunday
afternoon the same story was
repeated, the paper town boys
winning out oy a score of z to 2.
1t was fine contest. being
almost entirely devoid of errors.
yet fortune seemed to be against
the Beers team and the score
went to the other side.
Those from this city who wit
messed the game say it was a
fine one and was we'll played by
both teams, but the Beers team
failed to be able to place their
hits in the right place which
robbed them of more scores.