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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29

nue., minor repairs and shinglng of the
roof; Redington street, small repairs
about the building and new curtains and
mixtures; South grammar, boilers repaired
and minor repairs; Grove street, mostly
painting in some of the rooms. The re.
port was accepted after there had beer
considerable discussion over the necessity
Of repairs on the Walnut street building
which is practically a new one.
After a great deal of discussion it
was voted to give the committee on
janitors, buildings and grounds, power
to act in buying the coal for the COM
ing year.
The superintendent and the same
committee were authorized to attend ia
the repairs as recommended.
The superintendent reported that a
few of the teachers lad not yet sign
ed their contracts but that he expect
ed them to within short time.
The question of giving the school
buildings a thorough cleaning during
the summer vacation was left in the
hands of the superintendent.
At the request of the committee in
charge of the Community Chautauqua
which is to be held here in September
it was voted to allow them the use OF
the Pleasant street school grounds.
Miss Hester Harris was reelected
clerk in the superintendent of schools
office at an increase in pay of 81 per
week.
1t was voted to begin school, Sept
II, 1916, the remainder of the sched-
ule to be decided upon later
The matter of selecting a new geog-
raphy and new High school algebra
was left to the committee on text
books.
There was some discussion over the
payment of salaries to some of the
teachers but no action was taken ant
it was voted to adjourn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29

Sunday. which is quite an item for
this quiet neighborhood.
Mrs. Mary Adams of Waterville is
visiting friends in the neighborhood.
Mrs. Nellie Hazeltine entertained
her brother johnson Hunt of Hartland
and party of friends at supper Sun
day night, on their way back from
Augusta where they had been to see
our soldier boys in camp.
Little Freda Dixon was operated
upon Saturday for appendicitis by Drs.
Boyer Of Waterville and Newcomb of
Clinton, assisted by Abbott OF Water
vile. 1t was very successful and 1t is
hoped that she will soon recover. They
have trained nurse, a Miss Dunn Of
Waterville.
Miss Helena Boothbay, student at
Bates college Is passing her vacation
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A.
Boothby.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29

The committee in charge Of the
Fourth Of July celebration in town met
1t the Engine house last evening and
hade necessary arrangements for this
;rand community affair. A. H. Law
'ence, chairman of the committee.
ook charge Of the meeting and stated
hat he had been very successful in
collecting funds to support this pro-
'osed celebration. George Richardson
eported as chairman Of the automo-
hle parade and general parade COM
nittee and stated that II all who had
consented to enter the parade were
present, a very impressive sight is
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29
CHELSEA

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Harris have
little daughter. Hazel Myrtle.
VIM. James and Master Alfred Sey-
more Of Randolph were Sunday guests
Of Mrs. James at NJ. L Harris.
Miss Gertrude Harris of Randolph is
passing her vacation with her brother.
Frank Harris.
Mrs. Charles Watson who Is at the
Augusta General hospital for surgical
treatment 4 Getting along nicely. Her
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29

The local police were called to the
Maine Central yards Wednesday morn
ing where suit box containing a SOL
Gier's uniform was found on a fiat car
The suit box was from an Augusta
dealer and the uniform was that of =,
soldier Of CO. l. Of Houlton. City Mar.
shall Robinson telephoned to Augusta
and they told him that the man was
missing and gave description but no
trace of him has been found In this
Clty as vet.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29
OAKLAND
Bodwell Commandery H d S
Special Meeting and Dis
cusses New Law
ACME REBEKAHS TO TEN.
DER RECEPTION

special meeting of Bodwell Com
| mandery was held at the home of
Mrs. Samuel Petite Tuesday night to
consider the new law relative to the
plan adopted at the last meeting of
| the Supreme Commandery regarding
the proposition of the optional plan of
those members between the ages of so
and II. No definite action was taken.
| Another meeting will be held in the
near future.
A very pleasant surprise was given
to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Penney in the
event of their Golden Wedding ami
versary at their home on Water street,
| when Mrs. Elizabeth Hodsdon and
Mrs. Fred H. Leach, representing the
Women's Relief Corps visited them
and in behalf of the members Of the
corps presented the couple with a
generous gold coin and beautiful bas-
ket of fruit and flowers.
| The Acme Rebekah Lodge will ten
| der a reception to the assembly Off
GERS Thursday evening, June 90, at
l. o. O F. hall All members are re-
quested to be present at this special
meeting. Among those to be enter
tanned are Mrs. Elizabeth G. Riker
president of the Rebekah Assembly;
| Mr.. Riker, Mrs. Elizabeth Foster mar
shal of the assembly, Mr.. Foster. Mrs
Julia Z. Marley, warden of the as
sembly Nina Sparks, conductor, ano
several of the past presidents will be
present. Harold J. Toward Of Water.
ville grand warden of the l. o. o. F.
will be one of the guests.
Spurgeon Hoar went to Portland
Wednesday on business.
Mrs Ella Spencer of Portland is
visiting friends in town for few days
Mrs. Maude Leavitt and son Law
renee are passing a few days in Dex
ter with friends.
George H. Vinegar has received {
new Cole automobile.
Mr. and Mrs. Riker and Mr.. and Mrs
Foster of Lisbon are the guests Of Mrs
Eunice Stevens for a few days.
William Horace Brown Of Cooper
Mills is the guest of his niece. Mrs
Alfred Wood, for a few days. Mr.
Brown, after leaving here will take ;
fishing trip through Moosehead ant
Rangeley lakes. He has made this tril
by team for several years, employing
Mrs. Crosby, a well-known guide.
Miss K. L. Potter and Mrs. E. G
Harris have returned to Boston afte
a two-weeks vacation at Jamaica
Point camps.
Horace Greeley's team ran ava!
Wednesday forenoon causing quite
little excitement for a few minutes. al
though no damage was done.
Mrs. Julia Tuck of Bingham has re
turned to Readfeld after a short vlsi
in town.
Mrs Herbert Kelley and two chill
dren went to Augusta Wednesday t
visit Mr. Kelley.
Miss Mildred Boynton was visiting
friends in Augusta Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29
VASsALBORO
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank our neighbors and
friends for their kindness during our be-
reavement; also for the beautiful flowers.
We also wish to thank the ]. P. Jones
Post, the ]. P. Jones Relief Corps, the
Ladies' Auxiliary, Sons Of Veterans, for
the flowers.
We wish to thank tho j. P. Jones Post
for their services.
MRS. MARTHA LOW,
MR.. ARTHUR LOW.
MR.. AND MRS. CHAS. LOW.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29

The big safety deposit vault in the
city building was cleaned out We'd
nesday afternoon Of the accumulation
OF wears Of papers and old ballots and
things Of that kind which are now of
no use and of no value as records and
they were taken into the yard back of
city hall and consigned to the flames.
The cleaning out is the first one the
vault has had for years and It was
badly needed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29
CLINTON

NORTH-Mrs. Geo Roberts and two
children Of Lewiston are visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. McFar-
land.
One hundred and 80 autos by actual
count passed the four corners here
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29

Dexter II. Spaulding. superintendent
OF inside wiring for the Central Maine
Power Co. left Wednesday for Mon
son where he will be on business for
the company for a couple OF days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29

" a. Bowen. a former secretary of
the state Y. NJ. c. A. is in the city
for few days on business Mr.. Bow
en is now employed in New York state
In the interests of the Y. NJ. c. A.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29

The library committee Of tho
Waterville Woman's Club will meet at
Mrs 4. NJ. Drummond's cottage, Lake
SIDE Saturday, July /. The ladies will
leave on the 1880 train for North Bel
grade. Those who intend to go are re-
quNsted To notify Mrs. Drummond as
-ron as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29

came. The pimples were
large, red and hard. and tho
most of the time in blotches
from my face to my chest.
My face was all dishgured
and would itch and burn %
that I would stay awake
hours at night.
si1>L;o I,en& e. ~>-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29
Mrs. w. o. Merry

The funeral services of Mrs. W. o. Mer-
ry who died Monday were conducted at her
late residence on Bean street, at 2 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon, by Rev. c. G. Mo-
sher of Augusta, and the burial was IN the
Madison Village cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29
WATERvILLE

Kenneth Arey Of Camden. who has
been teaching in Connecticut. is the
guest Of friends in the city for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29

Emmons 3. Farrar, who is teaching
in the South. is in the city for few
days as the guest Of relatives and
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29

The Ladies' Auxiliary. No. 2, of the
y l.. A. to n. A C. s. E. will hold a
lawn party Thursday afternoon at the
homo Of Mrs. Carrie Fuller. Main
street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29

F. l. Thornberry. secretary Of the
Railroad Y. NJ. c. A.. was IN Augusta
Wednesday calling on the boys at the
muster camp.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29
P|MPLES ON FACE
IN BLOTCHES
Also on Chest. Large, Red and
Hard. Face All Disfgured.
Would Itch and Burn.
HEALED BY CUTICURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT

MY face and chest started to break out
with pimples. Then my face started to get
red and used to scratch until the blood
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29
FRECkLES
Now Is the Time to Got Rid Of These
UqIy Spots

There's no longer the slightest need Of
feeling ashamed of your freckles, as the
prescription othipe-double strength-is
guaranteed to remove these homely
spots.
Simply get an ounce of othine-double
strength-from any druggist and apply
little of it night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst
freckles have begun to disappear. while
the lighter ones have vanished entirely.
1t is seldom that more than an ounce Is
needed to completely clear the skin and
gain a beautiful clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine as this is sold under guarantee OF
money back if it fails to remove
leS-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29

The second annual reunion of the de-
scendants of Benjamin and Amy Manter
Norton was held the last of the week at
the Shepard cottage at Lakewood. The
officers elected for the coming year were;
President, James NJ. Norton; secretary,
Henry NJ Norton; executive committee.
Mrs. Clara Oliver, Mrs. Ellen Pierce and
Mrs Sara Hodgkins. It was voted to
hold the next reunion at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. Pierce in Norridge-
wock on July 4, 1917. The oldest person
present was Jas. NJ. Norton, who is 73
years old. and the youngest was little
Elizabeth Norton aged eight months.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
James NJ. Norton, Reul Norton. Miss Ber-
tina Norton. Fred Norton. Mrs. Annie
Baxter, Clyde Baxter, Norton Baxter. Mr..
and Mrs. Albion Brown. Idella Brown, AL
fred Brown. Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Seek
ins, Kenneth Seekins, Thelma Seekins,
Bertelle Seekins, Merle Tinkham, Alta
Tinkham and Mrs. Julia Tinkham all Of
Anson; Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Larrabee,
Clayton Larrabee, Miriam LaSrabes Of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29
A. A, Eoss

The body OF A A. Foss. who committed
suicide at Lakewood by drowning Monday
night was brought to the B. X. Edwards
undertaking rooms Tuesday afternoon. Mr..
Foss was the son of Ivory and Maria Foss
and was a native of Hancock, Maine. He
was rs years. months and % days old.
The remains will be taken to Hancock for
interment Mr.. Foss came to Madison from
Franklin, Mass, two weeks ago
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29

and half months so friend advised me to
try Cuticura Soap and Ointment. I sent
for free sample and it started to heal mo
so 1 bought three cakes Of Cuticura Soap
and one box of Ointment. and they healed
me-" (Signed) Antonio Felce. "a st. John
ST., New Haven. Conn.,, Oct. Is, 1915.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-29
Sample Each Free by Mail

With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad.
dress postcard ''Cuticura, Dept. T, Bos.,
ton.'' Sold throughout the world.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-12
Pink BIouSes Rule,

The pale pink blouse seems to main
tain it's hold upon woman's fancy,
and in spite Of the scores Of new mod
els in bisque, cream and pale blue,
three pink blouses are sold to every
one in another shade. There Is some
thing perculiarly feminine and appeal
ing about delicate pink blouse and
we'll does woman realize it's becoming
ness. The only trouble about these
dainty blouses is their proclivity to
"wash out" not good wearable white,
but dirty yellowish white that is by
no means bisque or cream. The handy
woman knows what to do about this;
she keeps on hand a supply Of ordi-
nary rose-colored crepe paper, tears
off few scraps and "pinks" the rims
ing water for her blouse. The deli
cate tint will wash out again, to be
sure but it is simply a matter to
pink" the rinsing water each time the
blouse is laundered. This may offer
a hint to the woman who fancies a
pale pink tint, also in crepe de chine
undergarments or who has a pair of
white silk stockings that she would
like to turn pale pink for use with
a pink evening gown.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-12

Joyfully the grizzled Soldier depart
ed. Soon his men were scurrying
about among the tents. While stufflng
his belt full of cartridges Kynaston
was interrupted by an eager orderly.
Sir, the major presents his compli-
ments and says that the lieutenant had
better turn over to him any valuables
that he has in camp, if he is going
to leave for any length of time :
Kynaston gasped. In the thought of
seeing Mrs. Fame again he had forgot
ten the saddlebags and the jewel. He
dashed across the tent, seized the sad
dlebags, anu hurried to the tent that
had been pitched for the major.
Here it is, sir. I'm glad you
thought of it. I'd have gone and left
it on the floor of my tent if it had not
been for you. Here it is"
He unbuckled the bags and turned
out upon the little camp table the un-
savory mass of dirty. oiled rags that
he had so curiously unwrapped a few
hours before.
I'D have been in a nice mess" he
said frankly, "if I'd left this here and
someone had walked off with it. Good
thing for me that you're here, sir.
can leave it here wit you till return.
What is it, trumpeter?"
For a disheveled and excited trum-
peter had thrust his way into the tent
"Sir, Sergeant Black has directed me
% S.,G~
the old padre has left the camp. The
The Benson signal., 1916-08-12
WESTERN CANADA
Cooperative Creameries Show
Tremendous Increase in
Butter Production.

The Dairy Commissioner, at first an
nual convention of Saskatchewan
Dairymen's association, reviewed pro-
gress of 1915 which shows a great in
crease in the butter production of the
cooperative creameries amounting to
100000 lbs. He also said the i'm
provement in quality is shown by the
preference accorded Saskatchewan
butter in outside markets. Shipments
out of the province for the year to-
tailed 50 carloads.
According to bulletin just issued by
the Manitoba department of agricul-
ture, the dairy industry had a very
successful year in 1915 There was an
increase of over 100000 lbs. of cream
cry butter produced, as against the
previous year, about 100000 lbs. in
crease in dairy butter and over $4,000
lbs. increase in the cheese output. The
increase of the total value of milk and
milk products was over $427,O00. The
production of dairy butter for Mani
toba during the year was Also, ,444 lbs.
and it brought an average price of 23c
per h.; of creamery butter 5,839, ,667
lbs. were produced which commanded
29c per lb. on the average; cheese pro-
duction was 726,725 lbs. which sold at
an average price of 15c-the total
value of these three products is given
as $2,76O,69S, in addition to which the
milk produced is valued at 1925, 5,653
and the cream at $158,827, the average
price of the milk being reckoned at
2.1c per Id. and of sweet cream at 32c
per lb. butter-fat. In connection with
the dairy industry it is interesting to
note that almost the most important
fodder crop now is corn, of which the
1915 production amounted to 100, 1872
tons. The biggest cultivated fodder
crop is timothy which for last season
produced 193357 tons and the next
most popular crop was bronze grass
with 45,815 tons; of alfalfa and clover
there were produced some $4,000 tons.
The number of cattle in the province
is given as 631,OO5, which is an in
crease of 10000 over the previous
year.
The fact that the Red Deer Alberta,
cheese factory is handling four times
as much milk this season as last win
ter shows the growing improvement in
the dairy industry. On Feb. IA, it was
announced the factory had just
shipped two tons of cheese for Calgary
| market.
| Cardston, Alberta, creamery in 1915
paid it's patrons a rate of 271ac per
| lb. for butter fat and had a profit re-
naming over all expenses of 1854
The creamery during season distrib-
uted among farmers $61, III and manu-
factured 256OOO lbs. butter and $4,000
lbs. cheese. Average price realized for
| butter was 28A cents.
The development Of the dairy indus.
try of Northern Alberta is we'll indi-
Gated by the growth of a prominent
dairy business here, which in 1915 pro.
duced 2,525,OOO lbs. butter, an increase
of 100000 lbs. over the previous year
This product has found a market in all
parts Of Canada and this year will en-.
ter the export trade. Advertisement.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-12
DON'T. LOSE HOPE
IN KIDNEY TROUBLE

I was troubled with what the doctor
said was Kidney and Bladder trouble and
after trying several doctors, gave up all
hopes of ever being we'll again, until a
friend of mine told me about DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root. Before I had finished the
first bottle I got relief; and after taking
six bottles was completely restored to
health. I say to one and all that Swamp
Root is a wonderful medicine
Very truly yours,
MRS. MARTILE VANDERBECK,
400 johnson st. Moberly, Mo.
Personally appeared before me this
4th day of February, 1914, Mrs. Martile
Vanderbeck, who subscribed the above
statement and made oath that the same
is true in substance and in fact.
o. RULICK O'BRIEN,
Notary Public.
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You
Send ten cents to DIR Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y. for a sample size bot
tie. It will convince anyone. You will
also receive a booklet of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular ffty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.-Adv
The Benson signal., 1916-08-12

No one need concern herself to look
about for novel ways of making up the
useful coat of taffeta. Styles were es-
tablished in this class of garments
early, and have persisted throughout
the season. These coats are ample,
loose-hanging and finished with ruch-
ings, usually to the exclusion Of any
other OrnamentatiOn.
For the slight outlay required moth
Ing proves more convenient in the
summer wardrobe than these envelop-
ing coats of silk. Nearly always q
plain or a changeable taffeta is the
choice of the wearer for making them,
but certain stripes and plaids are
available that are used for special de-
signs. One of these is of f1ag-blue taf-
feta striped with bars of black and
white. 1t is cut straight, bat drawn
The Benson signal., 1916-08-12

So much more vivacity characterizes
women's clothes today than in other
days, that no one is surprised at new
Developments. Manufacturers of shoes
and hose have kept up with the pace
set by those who make the modes in
all other apparel and, above all else,
women demand style in their foot
wear. Whatever eccentric fancy of
the designer works CIT in slightly
shoes or hose is sure of a welcome.
But the conservative taste is not
forgotten entirely and whether shoes
are sedate, or snappy, they are made
on the cleverest lines and with the
most exquisite perfection Of finish.
They are marvels Of graceful contour,
be they of the sturdy varieties for
sports or walking or of the dainty
kinds for dress or dancing. Three
models are shown in the picture above.
One of them, at the left Of the pic
ture, is made with cloth top and pat
ent leather vamp and is shown in
several colors. Light kid uppers make
announcer NdIlcly III tAC 0dAhC NiAO VI
shoe and it has been a favorite in
brown with the leather in bronze.
The low pump has made itself IA
miliar to everyone in kid, in several
light cOlors and in black and bronze.
Beginning with white it runs through
three tints of gray-light, pearl and
dark gray, and it has been most popu-
lar in champagne and in white. Ma
chine stitching and cut-out work an
swer the purpose of it's modest dec
oration and moderately high French
heels finish off this masterpiece of
good style.
A snowy laced boot is made of
light kid banded with narrow strips
Of black patent leather. The length
sf the shoe is broken by the direction
Of the bands. Shoes Of this kind are
uked with pasttme suits. sports suits
The Benson signal., 1916-08-12

in at the waist line across the back
under belt Of the material. 1t has
plain, full sleeves, finished with ample
cuffs of black velvet. The rather low
neck supports wide frill which forms
a cape. There is standing ruff OF
black velvet across the back and shoul-
ders, ending in long sash end at the
front. They cross on the bust and
fasten at each side on the ends OF the
belt.
The model shown in the picture Is
of blue and tan changeable taffeta, and
leaves nothing to be desired in style
or beauty. 1t is made with a long
yoke extended into panels at the front,
and finished with full ruchings of the
silk along the edges and about the
cuffs. It's uses are many and it's be-
comingness unquesdoned.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-12
CHAPTER ~.
Across the Line.

Across the Line.
A long silence fell Kynaston was
the first to break it.
Sergeant" he said quickly, send
two men to round up that old priest.
He cannot have got very far, for he
is blind and could not see his road.
Stay after him till you get him and
then bring him back here to me.
Il want few words with him,
he added grimly.
Isn't this sweet mess?" he said,
turning to Major Updyke.
The older officer nodded.
'Kynaston," he said presently,
take my advice and send wire at
once to department headquarters re-
porting the loss of the stone. It's too
valuable a thing to leave to chance.
Don't you see that when those prison
ers of yours discover that it has been
lost they'll put up an awful howl?
Then if any investigation is made, it'll
only show that you had the stone In
your possession, and that you declined
to turn it over to the priest. The pa
pers'll make capital of it, and you'll
achieve a very undesirable notoriety.
Report the matter at once. If you'll
write out a wire I'll send it for you.
When will you be back?"
"In three hours at most, sir, think.
can't thank you enough, sir, for
the interest you have taken. Here's
the message, sir"
He scribbled a curt message and
swung into saddle.
"Good-by, major! I'll be back in a
little while. Adios, sir. Right by
twos! Trot, march! Route order!''
And the little squad of excited cav
alrymen moved quickly off up the
road.
After Kynaston left him Major
Updyke sat deep in thought for some
time. He was finally reused by a sol
dier's rapping gently on the tent-pole.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-12

sentry on the picket line says he seen
him pull his freight out on the trail
that leads up on the mesa just after
the lieutenant and the major went out
of camp an hour ago."
Kynaston, his brow wrinkled with
establishment, picked the bunch Of rags
to pieces.
Then he began frenziedly to turn
over the saddle-bags. Finally turning
them inside out he threw bags and
rags upon the blanket-covered table
and leaned forward with whitened
face.
"The Bell is gone!" he said in a
voice that shook with anger and NOR
tifcation. "The Bell is gone!"