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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-22
MILITARY HIGHWAY ON BORDER
SUGGESTION is BEING SERIOUS.
LY CONSIDERED BY GENER.
AL ARMY STAFF.
Would Solve Big Problem by Making
Border Protection Easicr-Autorno
bile Infantry Superseding Cavalry.

Washington, July 1S.-Construction
of a great military highway along the
Mexican border of the United States,
from the Gulf to the Pacific. lis
proposition that is being considered by
the general staff Of the army in con-
nection with the problem Of border
raids.
The difficulty of protecting the
border would be reduced many times
II such a highway were built. It is
hardly too much to say that with the
advantage of the modern automobile
and motor truck development, a road
Of the most scientific construction and
ample dimensions running from coast
to coast would enable ten thousand
men to perform efficiently the wor)
Of guardianship which would now re-,
quire the attention Of hundred
thousand.
Really the most remarkable single
factor in the wonders wrought by the
Germans in the present war; judged
by the effects produced, is said 10 be
the perfection to which they have car
ried the transportation of men and
munitions by auto-vehicles. Gen Won
Hindenberg is regarded as the leading
exemplar Of the process OF motor.
organization which has made infantry
more mobile than cavalry wherever
there are good roads and plenty Of
autos.
Cavalry Is back number where
such conditions exist. Soldiers can
jump from an auto fresh and fit after
a ride on horse back that would leave
both men and horses weary to the
point Of exhaustion.
Nobody can tell how long our Mexi-
can problem will continue. In one
form or another 1t will doubtless last
until the mass Of The people in Mexi-
co shall become intelligent and en-
!lightened. Until that time there will
~1ztssys a. ssnv6lvs rshs+
United States. and In all such cases the
border, will present a temptation 10
the Mexican marauder.
Rome found the military road a
most potent asset in the protection OF
the borders Of her empire against the
fierce tribes Of central Europe and
against incursions from all outlying
quarters. The great wall of China
was more important in its aspect of
a fertilization.
A border military highway in these
times serves the purpose of fortifica-
ton as well as that of communication.
because 1t goes without saying that II
you can keep control Of the road with
forces armed with the best modern
artillery. you have as effective a bar
rier as can exist.
Details Of the construction and cost
of military highway along tho
whole length of the Mexican border
are now being tentatively worked out
by the experts. and it is quite pos
sible that before many months the
suggestion will be officially and de-
f1nitely brought to the attention of
congress- An excellent argument may
De made for it from the economic
point of view. To have to use 100, 900
men for work which can be as well
done by 10000 with proper facilities
Is an enormous waste of national tis-
sue and treasure.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-22

Petrosrad. July 1s.-Nsw battles are
developing In volhynia and Galicia,
where the Russians are advancing
steadily. All German reserves SPAR
able are being rushed into Galicia In
an effort to save Lemberg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-22
READY TO SAIL
SPARS OF GERMAN MERCHANT
SUBMARINE TAKEN DOWN
AND COMING TOWER
CLOSED.
Many launches With Agents OF For
wardlng Companies I'm Vicinity Of
vessgl.

Baltimore, July 19.-At eleven
o'clock the two spars of the German
merchant submarine were taken down
and the coming tower closed. Close
At hand lay the tug Thomas f. Tim
minis. with a full head of steam.
In the vicinity of the submarine
were numerous launches with agents
of the Eastern Forwarding Company
and patrols aboard. These. craft at
1850 o'clock hailed newspaper
launch and tried to induce the re-
porters to leave. you're interfering
with our plans" the watchman said.
Her officers and crew were aboard,
her return cargo Of nickel and crude
rubber was said to be slowed and her
fuel tanks had been filled with fresh
supply OF petrol.
All shore leave for the crew of the
Deutschland was stopped tonight. Ac-
cordlng to stories told by friends of
some Of the submarines seamen. the
latter have expressed deepest anxiety
over the possibility of their failing
victims to the allied cruisers report
cd to be awaiting the submersible off
the Capes-not from cannon. but from
disabled engines, through being
caught In nets. which, they believe.
will be stretched for them. and which
would result In slow and agonizlng
death to all on board.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-22

Rome, July 10 (OficiaD-Counter
attacks Of the enemy OH the northern
slope of Monte Pasubic in an effort to
check the Italian advance have been
raging in the valley. The Italians
have captured positions i'm sector Cos
ton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-22

Grows Worse Ira New York.
New York, July 20.-One hundred
and nineteen new cases and thirty-one
deaths from infantile paralysis were
reported today. The regulations being
frightened by the board of health.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-22

Bucharest. July 1s.-Artiliery bat
tiso are raging along the Bulgarian
ootdsr over hundred and twenty five
mile front between the Tscherna riv-
Or and Fort Ripple.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-22
MEXICO LOCATES VILLA,

A somewhat Amusing Official Report
From Carranza.
Mexico City July 20 (OfficiaD.- -
Villa has been located and his early
capture Is probable. Villas leg has
been amputated and his messenger
sent to chihuahua for a doctor was
captured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-22
STORM WARNINGS SHOWN.
Gales Likely Today Along North Caro-.
lima Coast.

lima Coast.
washington. July 1s.-storm warn
ings we're ordered displayed from
Delaware breakwater to Wilmington
~. c.. tonight. The tropical disturb
snce located last week apparently was
= little north of latitude 80 and prob
ahiy near longitude "a. moving north,
tho weather bureau announced. In
creasing northeast winds. beginning
russday night on the North Caro-
isna coast. probably will reach gale
forge Wednesday, II was stated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-22

Boston. July 20.--Eleven addition
al cases Of infantile paralysis were re-
ported today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-22
TROOPS FROM MANY STATES
Thousand State Troops
on Border.

San Antonio. July Is (OfficiaD-
Ninety eight thousand State troops are
now on the border or on way to bor-
der. They come from thirty eight
States.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-22
RUSSIANS STILL UNCHECKED.
Making Terrific Onslaughts ON Several
FrOntA

Petrograd. July 20.-The Russians
continue their terrific onslaughts In
the Stockhod region. At tho Lipa
front and In the Dvina sector they are
advancing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-22
SUMTER CUIdFFROhV WEST
Coast Line and Southern Trestles Over Wa
teree Gone and That at Rimini
May Go at Any Moment.

Crest Of Flood Nine Feet Higher Than That of 1908 at Wa
teree Bridge at One O'Clcck To-day-Will Be Manv
Weeks Before Damage Car Be Repaired-Al of Coast
Line Roads North Operating Seaboard Train Detoured
By Here-Coast Line Readyto Set to Work at Once on
Wateree Trestles- -ColumbiA by Way of Charleston
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-22
NEW BATTLES IN EAST.

V0thynia and Gslicia Scene OF New
sts1fo-Germans Hope to Hold
LeR0urg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-07-22
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ToTAL or T1uRTY.FOUR DEAD
RERpruED UP no PRESENT
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Cha<1ssson. July 10. 1.-The death list
lse0 ne tlssds In several southeastern
o>aAss \ srewins rapidly a. news
ee2ss D, from isolated districts.
)olastsea sdditional drownings report
g >eday brou6ht the known deaths. to
tA1s<y. fosr and dispatches that the
tswn % Chimney Rock. in Ruther-
ter1 epusay. has been literally washed
au6k ~ LED to Tie belief that the
sss1klB lkt viii b much greater.
yst word rsschtns the outside
worsa from the Hickory-Lenoir.Mor-
eantoA region OF North Caroline
.beo0Uht The news that two million
1tllass demaGs had been done In that
sso>1sa NJ ~ overflow Of the Catawba
sivsP. Two llvss were lost.
Mght aadsttonsi dsaths are report
- fsom Dat cave. Village In Hender-
sen esanty % ~ Rseky Broad river.
North CaSeuna; two nom voIsa.
Asnstown in Dunconbs county; four
frsa Bridge ana three nom the Hick-
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
JACkSON'S DRUG STORE
Headquarters for the Famed "Rexali"
Remedies and Prcparations-207 Wa
ter Street.

''Jackson'S'' is conceded to be one of
the most up-to-date pharmacies in
kennebec County, equipped for every
emergency that comes within the
partmcnts. Nothing but the very best
is carried. The lines embrace the fin
est toilet articles and preparations in
most pleasing variety; rubber goods
and sick room supplies of every de-
scription' druggists specialties of all
kinds: novelties and souvenir goods.
etc. in The reaTis the splendid lab
oratory in which is provided every ia
cilty for the accurate compromising of
prescriptions and family remedies.
And. too, it is we'll to remember that
"Jackson's" Is designated as an agency
for the famed "ReXall' remedies and
preparations.
In the matter of chocolates, bonbons
and CONNECTIONS of various kinds, the
line handled here is one of the finest
in Gardiner, and includes the popular
"Liggett," Park & Tilford." and other
high grade goods, also the celebrated
Marie Saunders Sweets" etc And. a
most pleasing feature of the Jackson
Pharmacy is the superb sanitary ice
less soda fountain, where are served
delicious sodas, ice cream. ices, sun
daes, etc.
This pharmacy dates its inception
back over half century, later. in
1901. being acquired by B. w. & J. r.
Jackson. Since the death of his
brother in 1906 B. w. Jackson has
been sole manager. He is a native of
Gardiner and identified with the drug
trade many years. He is an esteemed
Of the knights Of Pythias and
Of the E. p. G. E., and actively iden-
titled with the Gardiner Board of
Trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
RALPH MARS
An Expert in Sanitary Ensineerins-
Tin and Sheet Metal Work-Deaier
in Stoves and Heating Apparatus
Kitchen UtensiIs-179 Water Street.

This is one of the oldest, and at the
same time one Of the largest and best
equipped concerns of the kind in Cen
trail Maine.-a busy concern in busy
town. Originally established fifty years
ago by George Reed, and later by his
son, the business was purchased by
Ralph Mairs in March, 1914. Two
floors and basement, each 25x7O feet
in dimensions. are utilized for bust
ness purposes. In the store is carried
one of the best lines Of stoves, ranges
heaters and furnaces in this section.
Also, it is a most popular headquar-
tiers for all kinds Of kitchen utensils,
including many Of the latest improved
devices that save time and labor for
the housewife. They are in splendid
variety and we'll worth looking at.
Ralph Mairs will be pleased to sub
NIT estimates for plumbing. heating,
drainage and ventilating systems. He
has q complete sheet metal plant and
does all kinds of copper, tin, zinc and
sheet metal work. All kinds Of piping
is carried, and facilities are at hand
for cutting pipe Of any size required
in this vicinity.
"A native of Wilton. this state, Ralph
MARS has had many years; experience
esteemed member of the F. & A. M,
the K. OF P. and the lodge of B. p.
o. F..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
CHESTER H. BEANIE
Conducts GARDENERS Largest Drug
Store at Corner Maine and Water SITS.

At the corner of Main and Water is
Gardeners oldest, largest and most re-
liable drug store. 1t was established
in 1850, and under the management Of
Chester Fl. Beane since 1898. Today it
is one Of the handsomely arranged, uo-
to-date pharmacies doing a splendid
business and extending every courtesy
and facility to patrons. Not even in
the larger cities will you find more eX-
tensive or varied lines Of toilet articles
and preparations, and druggists spe-
cialties Of all kinds. fine -confections,
polite and commercial stationery, etc.
In addition there is a splendid line Of
novelties of various kinds. souvenirs,
etc.
1t is busy store. and four clerks are
there to give instant attention to your
requirements. In the rear, in charge
Of four thoroughly efficient chemists,
is the laboratory where physicians
prescriptions and family remedies are
accurately compounded, and at very
reasonable cost.
In the store is a large soda fountain
of onyx marble. and where the most
delicious CONNECTIONS are served
Chester II. Beane is native of Bing-
ham and long identified with the drug
business. He is a member of the F. &
A. M. the I. 0. o. F., and the Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
S. w. TALBOT
Contracts for Light and Heavy Truck
ing Of All kinds-Piano and Furni-
ture Movins-DeaIer in Ice-Gardi-
ner, Maine.

Samuel W. Talbot does light and
heavy trucking of every description for
stores, factories and others. He is a
careful mover OF pianos, furniture,
safes, heavy machinery. etc. He han
dies all classes OF freight, merchandise,
and makes prompt deliveries to any
part of the city or country. He has
from four to five teams, and employs
number Of carefully trained men.
The packing of furniture for shipment
is one Of Mr.. Talbot's specialties.
In addition to the above, Mr.. Talbot
also does the whole of the ice business
for Gardiner, Randolph and vicinity.
He has a modern ice-house, usually
storing from $500 to 5000 tons of ice
each year. He has many routes, en-
ploying a considerable force of men,
and several teams, supplying families,
hotels, and boarding. houses, restaur-
ants, stores and others who wish pure
ice.
Samuel W. Talbot is one of the hus-
ting, progressive business men of Gar
diner. He is an esteemed member of
the knights of Pythias and of the Gar
diner Board of Trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
TAsKER BROS.
The Home Of the Ever Popular "kup.
penheimer" Clothing, and Nobby
Furnishings for Men; Youths and
Boys-Water and Church Streets.

If you know values you certainly
cannot fail to be pleased with the
splendid lines of clothing and furnish
ings carried by Tasker Bros. Of Gar
diner. For % years they have been
giving the greatest possible satisfac-
ton here, and have scores of pleased
patrons. Tasker Brothers have every
modern facility for displaying their
goods. including the modern rack sys-
tenn for hanging over 300 nobby suits
at Il time. They handle the famed
kuppenheimer clothing, that stands
for quality and style. The Kuppen-
heimer clothing is not graded down to
meet a price, but graded up to meet
tie highest standard of style and
workmanshin,-eq to the finest Gus
tom made garments, but costing less
Then, too, Tasker Brothers offer ex-
ceptional values in the finest hats and
caps, the nobbiest lines of fancy neck
wear, dependable and seasonable I'M
derwear and hosiery, gloves and the
score of little things that appeal to
careful dressers.
\. Tasker, the surviving member of
of Gardiner, and one of those active
in the Board of Trade. He is also a.
member Of the F. & A. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

Manufacturers Of and Dealers in Fine
Cigars and Smokers Requisites Of
All kinds-Water Street.

For twenty years the firm of George
B. Morse & Co. has been making line
of cigars that have never lessened in
quality or fine flavor. They are known
today to thousands of critical smokers
throughout Central Maine, and are
liked for their smoothness and fine
aroma. The. &c. B. M" is a straight
Havana filler, priced at ten cents.
while the "Oakland'' is one of the most
popular five-cent cigars in this part of
the state. These excellent brands are
produced at the rate Of between 1900
and 1000 per day and are sold by lead
ing dealers, restaurants hotels, drug
stores, etc, all through Maine.
In addition to the manufacture of
his own cigar brands, Mr. Morse is
also a wholesale and retail dealer in
the makes of other reliable cigar and
tobacco houses. He handles many
famed brands of cigars, cigarettes, to-
baccos, and carries one of the largest
and most select stocks of pipes and
novelties in this section of the state,
which 3le also jobs, as we'll as retails.
MI. Morse is a popular member of
the K Of p, and the lodge of Elks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
J. F. HODKGINS COMPANY
Manufacturers Of Trolley Wheels,
Trolley Wheel eIshings, Electric r.
r. Motor Bearings, Castings, Etc.
Makers Of sampson Lifting Jacks"
Factory at Gardiner.

The Hodgkins plant is at IA. 16 and
IS Bridge street, comprising a three
story building, with a modern equip
ment of machinery and special de-
vices. operated by water power. Di-
rectly opposite there is complete re-
pair shop. designed to meet the re-
ouirements of automobiles This build
ing, 4Ox5O feet in dimensions, was
erected in 1914.
The J. F. Hodgkins Co.'S principal
business for years has been supplying
electric railways with trolley wheels,
trolley wheel bushings. railway motor
bearings. and brass and bronze cast
ings of various kinds, to special order.
the company's facilities in this line en-
abling them to produce goods on very
short notice.
Recently the concern put on the mar
ket the Composite Motor Axle Bear
ings, originated and manufactured ex-
clusively by this company. They take
the place Of Babbitted and Bronze
Axle Bearings, are just as satisfac-
tory,-in some cases superior, and cost
less. They are coming into use in
many sections by electric railways, and
are giving splendid service.
The Sampson Lifting Jacks are an
other well-known product Of the j. F.
Hodgkins Co. of Gardiner. Sampson
Jacks are neat in appearance, excel
lent in design and strong and rigid in
every detail of construction. They
1x-o ,,fo nd
not found in other makes and they are
frst-class in every particular. They
will easily lift their rated capacities,
and because of this and the fact that
they are inexpensive. both in first cost
and in maintenance. they are being
readily adopted by some Of the largest
railroads, mining companies and con-
tractors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
CHARLES M. FOSSETT
Contractor for Masonry and Concrete
Work-Has Completed Many Fine
Jobs in This Part Of the State.

Gardiner is noted for it's splendidly
paved streets and fine sidewalks, each
year seeing hundl eds Of yards of new
walks and new streets freshly paved:
In this line Chas. NJ. Fossett has been
engaged for many years, and has filled
many important private and munich
pal contracts. He contracts for brick,
stone and concrete work in all its
branch es.-laying foundations, building
walls for cellars, etc, laying concrete
floors for garages, factories, etc. Like
wise he installs sidewalks, makes Gel
lars waterproof, and does job work
generally. In recent years he put down
the large cement floor for Gilson's
Garage: one for the Gardiner Auto
mobile Co; fire-proof vaults for the
r. F. Hazard Co, also paving for the
ilre-room, yards, etc, and foundations,
walks. steps, etc, for the r. p. HaZ-
Yard residence. He built the fine brick
addition 10 tie Wadwell Block and
other contracts Of equal Importance.
At thu present time he is completing
over 1000 yards of concrete sidewalks
on Maine street for the municipality.
Orders by mail or telephone. for work
anywl ere in Central Maine, will re-
ceive prompt and careful attention.
Charles Nj. Fossett makes his home
in Pittston but his business address
IS Gardiner. where he is regarded as
a reliable business man. He is a men,
Der of the Il p. O. f., and of the
Board of Trade. For five years he was
Selectman OF Pittston one year as
Chairman of the Board. File is ma
tiva cf N'hitefield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
JAMES WALKER & SON co.
Have ModernIy Equipped Mills ut.
Gardiner for the Manufacture Of,
~~' ~'''0' 81
Sash, Doors, Window and Door
Frames-Dealers in Building Mate
rails. A-s

OF the many busy industries of Gar
diner. none are buster than the mills
and factories of the James Walker 81
Son Co., located on Bridge Street. Tho
plant comprises several large ana
small buildings, the main mill being
two stories, 60xSQ feet in dimensions.
In addition. there is a four-story brick
structure at the corner of Bridge and
Water streets, used for storage pur-r
poses There is also a glazing shop
and many sheds for lumber and fin-i
ished products. Three different yards
are required for the storage and sea-
soning of some 100000 to 100000 feet Of
lumber carried, as a rule. The mills
have a splendid equipment OF modern
wood working machinery and special,
devices, operated by water power. In
the mills and yards upwards of SO,
hands are steadily employed. q
The James Walker & Son Co. man,
ufac:ures sash, doors, blinds, window
and door frames of all kinds, of stand
ard and special sizes, as ordered. They
also manufacture, or deal in glazed
windows, electric maple flooring, house.
finish of all kinds, ETC., making large
shipments to all parts Of Massachu-,
sets and Maine, to leading jobbers,,
contractors and builders and others.
Sidings from the main line of the,
Maine Central r. r. connect the mills.
off
shipping facilities. The concern has,
furnished materials for scores Of the
finest buildings in Gardiner and other
Maine cities. They carry large stock
and are ready to make prompt ship
mentS at any time.
This industry, now one of the most
important in Gardiner. dates it's in
ception from the year 1881. It later was
destroyed in the great fire Of Gardi-
ner. and in 1898 rebuilt at its present
location. In those days the firm man
ufactured excelsior and boxes, COM
mencing their present line Of manu-
facture in 1902. James Walker was the
founder Of the business. In 1906 his
son. Charles F., was admitted to part
nership Six years ago the enterprise
was incorporated, with the following
named as officers, viz: President,
Charles F. Walker; Treasurer, N. H.
Trafton. and Manager. Edwin w. Ell
lis. Mr.. Ellis is also President of the.
Gardiner Board of Trade. and q men,
Der of the Legislature for 1915 All.
members Of the concern are members
Of the Masonic fraternity, and Knight
Templars.