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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
NATIONAL SERVICE
ITO Be Instituted IN :.
CANADA ON JANUARY |

Montreal. Que, Dec. 7.-National
service will come into being in Canada
with the first week Of the New Year.
said Sir Robert Borden, prime minister
Of Canada, here last night at pub
the teachers. boards of trade, associa-
tons, societies and individuals will
aid in obtaining a registration Of ev-
cry Canadian between the ages Of 1e
and go years of age in order to find
out the man power Of Canada.
Tho premier squelched all ideas
that Canada wants peace when he
said: Myself. and when I say my
self, speak for Canada, / would say
as did Abraham Linciln on the Civil
War when he said, this war started
for an object. this object must be OBJ
tanned or I hope this war will never
end that is Canada's view, and we
hope by next July to have every Ca
madam man and resource at the com.
mand and working for Great Britain
and her allies"
1.-THE national service" said Nation.
al Service Commissioner r. B. Ben
nett. must supply both Canada's army
with 225,000 more men. work for those
at home. release those unfit for SER
vice at the front and get old men and
women OF all ages to take their places
During the first week Of 1917, every
man between 16 and 60 years of age
must be registered with the govern.
ment Of Canada. BY next July such
plans will be in operation as will re-
adjust the man power Of this country
so that every physically fit man will
be in uniform and other unsuitable
men and the women will take their
places until after the war"
That the French Canadians are not
in favor of national service or any
other service which will tend towards
enlistment. was plainly shown when
they continually interrupted the meet
ing and at times made it a very dis
orderly affair. The campaign opened
last night will extend over the entire
Dominion between now and Jan. 1. If
national service fails, home conscrip-
ton can take place but not for foreign
service unless assented to by majority
OF the citizen v0te
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
$4,000 FARMERS
WANT LOANS
FROM THE BOARD

Washington. Dec. 7.-Of1cials of the
farm loan board announced today that
more than $4,000 farmers have applied
for mortgage loans aggregating ap-
proximately s15oOOO,ooO, or more than
II times the amount Of money which
will be immediately available for loans
upon the organization of the IL farm
loan banks. Most of the applications
nave come from the South and West.
Although the location of the banks
probably will not be announced be-
fore Dec. 20. it was said today that al
most Immediately after organization
the banks will find it necessary to is
sue bonds for virtually their entire
capital stock to meet the demands Of
borrowers. !.
The rate of interest on bonds is q
subject now engaging the boards at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
FAIRFIELD
Sloan Lodge, No. 81, F. & A.
NJ, Elects Officers and Holds
Initiation Thursday Eve
ming
w. CT. U. ENJOYS SPECIAL
! PROGRAM AT MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of the
w. c., T. U. was held Thursday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. L. D. Rand
on Newhall street. After the regular
business meeting was completed
very interesting program was carried
out as follows: Vocal solo, Mrs. Carl
ton Bunker; reading, Deacon Slo-
GUMS Oxen," by Mrs. L. D. Rand:
reading, "a Feast of Pumpkin Pies"
by Mrs. George Ellsworth. All MEM
bers present were given souvenir OF
the union. A large number attended
and a profitable meeting reported.
The members of the Christmas Club
will be entertained this afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Gail Pollard on KEEL
lev street. All members are requested
to attend.
The social which was to have been
given by the Christian Endeaver So
ciety Of the Baptist church this eve
ming has been postponed until Monday
evening and will be held at the home
Of Mrs. Worth Brown in Benton. at
this gathering officers for the ensuing
year will be elected and it Is import
ant that all members of the society are
present.
The regular meeting Of the Past and
Present Club which was postponed
last Monday. will be held next Mon
day afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
James Atkins on Main street.
William Dyer is quite i'll at his home
on lower Main street.
Ray Wing. who recently underwent
a surgical operation at Gray's hospi-
tai, Waterville. and who returned to
his home in Benton last week, is gain
ing daily and was able to be about the
streets in town yesterday.
A stated communication Of Sloan
Lodge, No. 80, F. and A. NJ, was held
last evening at the Masonic hall. Off,
GERS for the coming year were elected
and other business matters were act
ed upon. Several candidates were given
the M. M. degree$and at the close of
the meeting refreshments were served.
Edwin Grant. a student at the Uni
versity of Maine, is passing a few
days at his home in Benton.
Rev. and Mrs. c. o. Perry will leave
this morning for Boston, on the Billy
Sunday excursion, where they will at
tend the evangelistic services being
conducted there. The official board of
the church are paying the expenses of
Mr.. Perry and Mrs. Perry was present
ed with $40, gift from members of
the church. During the absence of Mr..
and Mrs. Perry. Perthena and Ro-
magne Perry will be guests at the
home Of DIR. and Mrs. F. l.. Tozier and
Miss Elsie Perry will be entertained
at the home of DR.. and Mrs. o. B.
Ames.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
FEDERAL UNION ELECTION
Local No. 11434, A. f. of l., Holds In.
terestins Meeting and Election of
Officers

Federal Union No. 1l,434. A. F. of L.,
held one of the most enthusiastic ana
spirited meetings since it was organized
at the Carpenters hall Thursday evening
when the annual election of officers took
place. Several good speeches were made
along organized labor lines and an inter-
esting talk on the initiative and referen-
dunn law was given in an intelligent man.
ner by P. H. Fitzzerald. the president of
the local. During the election Of officers
P. H. Fitzgerald was unanimously elect
ed as president for the 18th consecutive
time. The officers include the following
P. H. Fitzgerald. Pres; Henry Hogan.
vice Pres; Job CARTRIDGE. sec.-Treas.
Charles Trask, Rec. Sec; J. Frank Frain
guide: Martin Gildea, guardian; Harry
Griffith, trustee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
AGAINST
WEARING AWAY
NIAGARA FALLS

Washington, Dec. 7-Warning that
the American side of Niagara Falls is
likely to disappear if the present VOL
ume Of water is permitted to contin-
ue over Horseshoe Falls. was given
the House foreign affairs committee
by Secretary Baker.
There won't be any American side
to the falls if the present erosion of
the Horseshoe Falls is permitted to
continue" he said.
The secretary endorsed a proposal
to grant temporary permits to power
companies to use fall water power
pending passage of a general falls
power bill in Congress-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
RETALIATION BY
FARMERS NEW
ANGLE BOYCOTT
FOOD KENTUCKY

Louisville. KY. Dec. IA new an.
gle to the food boycott question has
developed here. AS result of the To-
cal boycott on butter and eggs, which
Is fostered by the Woman, Suffrage
Association. local merchants are fac
ing the probability of a retaliatory ban
oy Kentucky farmers against all pro-
ducts manufactured in or offered for
sale through this city.
This is the warning brought here by
Geofrey Morgan, United States agrt-
cultural expert in charge of county
agricultural agents in Kentucky has
Just completed tour, Of the state, MI.
morgan stated that the sentiment
among the farmers Is bitter asafnst
Louisville on account of the bovoott
and that the ban on butter and eoe.
Is, in their opinion. equivalent to la,
ing blacklisted. - s-,oE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
ward q Republicans Meet ro,,,h4

Inc Republicans of Ward will gather
.nis evening in St John Baptist han for
rally at which Hon. Aime Cassavart
Guy assessor, will preside. Several Loco,
speakers will be present and will d,so,..
campaign Issues in French and Eno,,.t
me prospects for Republican success. q,
ward 4 this year are particularly br,vh.
Inc ward ticket nominated is q. .trnn-
one and 1t is predicted that the rallv t,,s
evening will be large and enthusiastic
one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08

member Of the barSin Waterville ana tn
question was thoroughly discussed. NC
definite plan was adopted but the matter
was left in the hands Of . committee OF
i've Of which Hon. William T. Haines wa
appointed chairman, and the other mem
beers were Fred w. Clair. Carroll n. FER
kins. George w. Field Of Oakland ana F.
E. Brown. It was the opinion OF all that
the people Of the city should make a big
fight for the court house and It was vot-
ed to adjourn to next Monday evening
at o'clock when the executive commit
tee Of the Chamber of Commerce Will be
asked to meet with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
ENJOY SMOKE TALK
Ward Republicans Meet Thursday
Evening with A. n. Hopkins

Republicans of Ward gathered at the
home Of A. H. Hopkins, candidate for al
derman, last evening and enjoyed smoke
talk. Walter M. Sanborn presided and
called on several speakers who discussed
the issues of the campaign. The attend
ance was large. Refreshments of sand
wiches, coffee, cheese and crackers were
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08

Houlton. Me. Dec. 1.-The long contest
ed Baker will case was settled in the an.
preme Judicial court at Houlton Wednes,
day morning. Dec. e. when at II O'clock
in the forenoon verdict was rendered
in favor. OF the defendant. The closing
arguments occupied the entire day Tues
day and the evening session until z
o'clock. with Attorney H. T. Powers ar
guing for the defence and U. g.. Mudgett,
ESQ.,, Of Bangor for the plaintiff. The
case was handed to the Jury Wednesday
morning. ~ -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
SENATE PASSES
BILL FOR EXTRA
CIRCUIT JUDGE

Washington, Dec. Z - BY party
vote Of 33 to rs the Senate today pass
ed Senator Home Smiths bill author
izing the President to appoint an ad-
ditional federal circuit judge in any
district where the incumbent has
reached the age Of 20, has served 10
years, and is suffering from perma-
nent mental or physical disability.
Many Republicans contended the
bill is unconstitutional. The bill now
goes to the House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Thursday Evening by Henry {
Staples Auxiliary, S. Of v.

Henry G. Staples Auxiliary. Sons of
Veterans, Thursday night elected the
following officers:
President, Edith Huntington; vice
president. Eva Folsom; chaplain, Mrs.
Blanche Searles; patriotic instructor,
Mrs. Annie Folsom; guide, Mrs. Mabel
Morton; assistant guide, Miss Marion
Jones: treasurer, Mrs. Augusta X.
Jones; color guard, Mrs. Minnie Shaw.
Mrs. Lena Alexander; inside guard.
Mrs. Annie Davis: outside guide, Mrs.
Nellie Walker; trustees, Mrs. Georgia
Patten, Mrs. Mabel Morton, Mrs. An
ME Davis.
Installation will occur the first
Thursday in January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08

Association Opposed to Woman Suf-
frage, attacked particularly the move
ment for a Federal suffrage amend
ment. Elihu Root, in a paper read for
him by Miss Alice Hill Chittendon of
New York protested against such an
amendment. holding it contrary to the
spirit of American institutions and the
subsection Of the people of one state
to the government of others.
Cardinal Gibbons sent a message
which was read, deprecating the par
ticipation of women in politics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
--LATEST REPORT
FROM BANDITS

Juarez, Mex, Dec. Villa was re-
ported to have reached Satevo, as
miles southwest of Chihuahua City
and 10 miles northwest Of Parral on
Tuesday with his main command and
large quantities Of loot from Chihua-
hua City, an officer of General Fran
cisco Gonzales staff. who accompa-
MED him from Chihuahua City, said.
It was believed at the capital that
Villa was going to Parral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08

The ladies of the Congregational
church put in a busy day Thursday
preparing for their fair which will be
held in their new vestry Friday after
noon and evening. A large number of
useful and attractive articles will be
on sale there and the ladies are look
ing forward to a very successful fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
Anti -Sufragists Meet
Thursday at Washington

Washington. Dec. 7.-Delegations
from every section Of the country were
present today at the opening session
Of the first Anti-Suffrage convention.
They listened to number OF address,
es by women and men. deploring the
seeking by women of political equality
and urging that they can be of more
and greater service to the nation in
other fields. Most of the speakers in
GLIDING Mrs. Arthur NJ. Dodge Of
New York. president of the National
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
Not a Very Wise Serpent.

Mrs. Delmus Young, who lives in Lin
coin county. missed a china egg from
her hen-house last July and for some
time wondered what had become Of it.
A few days ago a snake was killed near
her home. and to see what made a por-
ton Of the reptiles body protrude 1t
was cut open. The china nest egg rolled
out. His snakeship couldn't digest the
dummy-Bardstown (Ky.) Standard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08

committing illegal acts and exceeding in
structions, and severe investigation will,
be begun to this end as soon as acts of
such nature are brought to the attention
Of the royal government.
I'm this connection the foreign minister
considers it his duty to recall to your
attention that by his note of November
q he warned the neutral powers of the
tragic position in which the Greek nation
was placed as the result of measures
taken against Greece and of the conse-
quences which the French admiral's in
sistence upon obtaining Greek war mate
rial might we'll have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
Mrs. Sarah A. Collins

Mrs. Sarah A. Collins. aged 81 years.
died at her home on upper Main street
Thursday afternoon after short illness.
Mrs. Collins was the widow Of the late
John Collins Of Harmony. Maine. and
made her home in that town until recent
~. The funeral will be held Saturday
and the remains will be taken to Harmo-
nv to be buried in the family lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
WARD I REPUBLICANS
Hold Enthusiastic Meeting Thursday
Evenins-Prominent Speakers Pres.
ent

The Republicans of Ward / held a
very enthusiastic and largely attended
caucus last evening in the Capitol
Hose house. There were several speak,
ers including Hon. Willis z. Swift, Re-
publican candidate for mayor, Hon.
Frank J. Ham, chairman of the Re-
buplican State committee; Mayer
Blaine S. Viles, Oscar H. Anderson,
candidate for alderman, and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
COLBY COMETS
take FAST CAME
FROM FAIRF|ELDS

Fairfield, Me-. Dec. 7.-(SpeciaD. Two
good games Of basketball were played
here this evening when the Colby Comets
defeated the Fairfield Braves by a score
of % to IA and the Baptists defeated the
Methodists by Is to 4. The feature game
was replete with thrills and clever play
mary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Wiseman and
children of Smyrna Mills, who recent
ly purchased the Mountain farm, ar
rived in the city Thursday afternoon
to- make their home here in the future
Mr.. Wiseman purchased the farm and
is moving to Waterville because of the
splendid educational advantages af-
forded by the Waterville public
schools, Coburn Classical Institute and
Colby College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08

The decorating crew of the Central
Maine Power Co. expects to begin Friday
morning stringing the lights and welcome
pennants across Main and adjacent
streets The lights this year will be of
different colors and these with the PEN
nants are expected to furnish splendid
decorations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
THE SENATORS
IDOWN THE DONIS
i'm LEAGUE MATCH

The State House team was successful
in it's attempt to obliterate from the bowl
ing map the aggressive and somewhat
heralded opponents of the game-the Dor
mitories-at Thursday nights scheduled
match of the. City League on the "Y"
alleys. The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
COURT HOUSE FOR
IWATERVILLE IS
IBEING TALKED OF

A meeting of the lawyers of the city
was held in the council rooms in CITY
hall Thursday evening to discuss the
question of court house for Waterville.
The meeting was attended by about every
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08

Only eighty-three arrests for drunk
enness were made at the San Francisco
exposition OF last year, although nearly
100000 persons passed through the
turusttles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
Second Game

Score: Baptists 2e; Methodists 4.
Goals from floor. Blackstone 9. Patter-
son 2, Spinney l, Walden 1, Dunton @
Referee, Gregory. Scorer, Merchant
Timer. Greene. Time, two 15-minute
periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08

DR.. Roy H. Gilpatrick of Boston,
who has been the guest of DR.. Fred
erick T. HILL left for his home Thurs
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08

Score-Comets g. Braves IA. Goals from
foor-smith 2. Lowrey 6. Hancock 8. Hen
bricks 3, Dunnack. McKetchnie g. Leigh
ton, Patterson, Blakney Goals from
fouls-Dunnack 3. Leighton 2. Referee,
Gregory. Scorer. Merchant. Timer,
Grant Time, two Ism. periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
LOCAL NOTICE

The sale at the First Baptist vestry
will close this evening with a Mother
Goose entertainment. Admission 1Oc.
Light lunch from to Z. decSd1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08

tention. It is thought that it will not
exceed per cent. and may be as low
as Al per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
WATERvILLE

The regular Friday evening dance
Will be held at the Country Club with
music by the College Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Harold E. Murchie Of Calais is in
town for brief stay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
CoTT|NGHAM BOY
WOUNDED IN BACK
At HANDS OF FRIEND

Revolver Is Accidentally Dis
charged by Ralph Croweu,
Who Did Not Know It Was
Loaded-Bullet Strikes Wal
ter Cottingham Near the Left
Shoulder Blade-Boy Taken
to Augusta General Hospital
Condition Serious
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-08
GREEK REPLY

Continued from Page One)
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-07-25

out of business in Savannah. They
have called upon the prohibitionists
in the house and senate to stand by
the laws they passed in 1915. to vote
down the Savannah recall bill, to give
the forces of law and other in Sa-
vannah a chance to build a sentiment
On the other hand. the Chatham re-
preventative and the senator from
the First district have undertaken 10
combat this issue with the statement
that local delegations are entitled by
local legislation free from interior
ence
Hence the fight by reason of the
city of Savannah which have prevail
ed and which do now prevail in Sa
vannah, is really a legislative pro
hibition fight all over again. and there
fore the legislature, which is over
whelmingly prohibition, is stirred
from center to circumference over d
local bill which ordinarily would not
receive a moments notice
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-07-25
A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE.

The scare Of the Infantile paralysis
epidemic is not an unjust one. as it
affects not only children, but adults
as we'll What is the cause of the dis
ease? The answer is Impure Blood
To prove the correctness of the same:
is the experience had during the vel
low fever Those whose system was
infected with impure blood, contract
ed the disease and died. Those whose
blood was only partially affected con
tracte the disease in a mild form and
recovered Others whose blood was
pure, never contracted the disease,
regardless of how much they mingled
attended and nursed the afflicted;
never contracted the disease because
the germs did not find nourishment
Franks Vegetable Compound is a
specific blood purifier, prophilactic
against any and antagonistic to any
and all diseases.
Warranted by II. M. FRANK,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-07-25
aHoULD sLoAN'$f IMMINENT co
ALONG?

Or course 1t shoud!' For after a siren.
uous day when your muscles have
been exercised to the limit an appli.
cation of Sloan's Liniment will take
the soreness ard stiffness away and
get you in fine shape for the morrow.
You should also use it for a sudden
attack OF toothache, stiff neck back
ache, bites and the many accidents
that are incidental td a vacation. I'VE
W uld as soon leave our baggage as
go on vacation or camp out without
Sloan's Eminent" writes one vaca-
florist: 1--WE use It for everything
from cramps to toothache." Put a
bottle In your bag, be prepared and
have no regrets.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-07-25
r r e c K L E S
Don't Hide Them With a Veil;
Remove Them With the Othine
Prescription.

This prescription for the removal OF
freckles was written by PROMINENT
physician and is usually 80 successful
in removing freckles and giving a
clear, beautiful, complexion that It is
sold by any druggist under guarantee
to refund the money II It falls
Don't hide your freckles under n
veil; get an ounce of othine and re-
move them. Even the first few appli.
cations should show wonderful i'm
provement, some OF the lighter freck.
los vanishing entirely.
BE sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength othine; 81 t. this
that is sold on the money-back guar
antee. 3