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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
AMERICAN KILLED
Continued from Page One)

situation precipitated by the German
pronouncementto of Feb. |. official Wash
ington looks on the German action as
having forced the severance of rela-
tions and brought this country to the
verge Of war. has having left one mil
Hon prisoners for whom this coun-
try was caring in a serious situation
and as having brought down on Ger
many ~" moral indignation of all the
rest of the world.
som" officials also think that the last
three days have shown the possibility
that the German threat to isolate Eng
land may he made good with u .0CO tons
today and $500 tons the two previous
G9vs. the underSe1 boats are reapinc
"a the rate which both German naval
critics and the British Manchester
Guardian say would render ENGLAND
helpless
lmmediHta charges are looked for in
krglaud. first rs To methods Of fight
NIX the tndersct boats and second. as
10 Saf"ruarding the country against
starvation. Whether better protection
will be had 10y heavier armament of
merchant vessels. convoy or a supreme
attempt to root out the German fleet
ar subjects ~ spcculation
Diversion - all Scandinavian trade
from examination at Falmouth or 9TH
er English ports to Halifax already
has been suggested In scandinavian
circles as Il pert where Danish Nor
weEinn and Swedish court could again
again take TO the high seas without
having 70 run through the German
zone The United States is willing to
second these efforts Just as far rs pos
sihl" Informally rs II IS to American
inter- SITS as well thrt trade between
tho countries he kept open.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
WAYNE

Clarence Brown. Walter Handy, Cliff
ton Norris and Thorn Johnson are to
attend the State Boys Conference at
Lewiston this week.
The W. c. T. U. held its regular
meeting at Mrs. F. L. Wings. Subject,
"Organization--Why
K. W. Paige and family have moved
to a farm in Litchfield.
The body of Llewelyn Wing was
brought here to the Wing cemetery on
Sunday and buried in the faslily lot. He
was born in Wayne in 1914 and moved
to Fayette a few years ago. He served
in the Civil War, was member OF the
Lewis H. Wing Post, G. A. r.
The Friday Club meets with Mrs.
Chenery this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09

Washington, Feb. s.-Construction of
navy craft by the Newport News Ship
building e. Drydock Co, the Fore River
shipbuilding Go. and the Electric Boat
60. win be speeded up TO the limit of
the plants. Work on two battleships at
the plant OF the Newport News Co., at
Secretary Daniels suggestion, already is
proceeding under doubled crews and the
offers Of the other two companies TO take
similar steps met today with the secre-
tarys hearty approval
At the Newport News plant it is esti-
mated that the battleship Mississippi. re
Gently punched. can he completed by
midsummer instead of Jan. /, 1918, as
called for In the contract.
Warlke preparations now virtually are
completed az the navy department pend
ing the enactment by Congress of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
WHITEFIELD

WEST-John Z. Leonard with crew OF
men and teams finished breaking out the
roads in this vicinity Wednesday after
noon. They report the roads worse than
for many years.
w. B. Jewett is packing apples in
Windsor.
Eddie Mooney has purchased a fine colt
three years old of Mr. Stlphen of South
Pittston.
James Mooney of Boston is visiting his
father and brother.
John Dunn has performed some good
work on the road from Whitetield line
to Coburn's Corner. which everyone who
has to drive over appreciates.
hudson Parker and Roger Trainor are
doing considerable logging and are haul
ing to Clarey's mill at Turner's Corner.
William Rooney has purchased a pair
Of oxen of E. d. Bailey.
John Leonards horse while watering
at the Branch slipped In such way as
TO pitch head first into a hole in the ice
so that it was impossible to get out. 1t
so happened that Mr.. Bailey was going
Nv with a pair of oxen which they hook
ed onto the horse and hauled him out
r, D. Bailey has bought a pair of oxen
of Randolph parties.
Douglass Turner went to Hallowell
Wednesday.
William Rooney has been confined TO
the house with a bad cold
Dell Bailey was business visitor in
Gardiner Wednesday.
William Kelly with his team went to
Jefferson Monday to work for parties
hauling lumber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
German Held Without
Bail for Lettering on
American Line Pier

New York, Feb. S.-A man found
lurking in the shadows on the Ameri-
can Line pier where the steamships
st. Louis. st. Paul and Lapland are
bcrthed, was arrested today and said
his name was Lellar. 50 years old, a
German marine fireman formerly en-
ploYed on the Hamburg American liner
Pennsylvania, tied up at Hobollen.
When he was arraiened in court on
a charge of unlawful entry, Lellar
claimed to be a native of Warsaw. He
said he could not remember how he
came to be on the pier. He was held
without bail per ding inquiry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
IT PAYS to
ADVERTISE
RISING COSTS OF LIVING
MAKE ADVERTISING MORE
USEFUL TO THE PEOPLE,.

Prices of commodities are in .
state of fluctuation-mostly up
ward. Houssholders are compelled
to give more consideration to the
problem Of buying to best advan.
tage than in period when prices
are on a more stable basis.
Of course, many people are earn
ing moro money-but not all. To
a great number,of housewives the
increase in cost of sone necessity
presents q puzzle, but one which
must be solvedssat once. Thus il
happens that readers of advertise
ments multiply in periods like the
present-for in the ads it is al
ways possible 70 eind clues as to
better buying opportunities, hints
as to savings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Aero Club Requests
Larger Sum for Army
Aerial Preparedness

New York. Feb. S.-A resolution adopt
ed by the Aero Club of America which
was sent to Washington today asks that
the proposed congressional appropriation
for army aerial preparedness be increas-
ed to S5000O.000.
The club estimates the cost and equip
rnent of grounds at s2OooO,O0o and the
cost of 3000 planes at s30,00O,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Belgians Fearful of
Losing Aid in Break
of L. S. and Germany

Paris, Feb s.-The Belgian govern
ment Is greatly exercised over the fate
OF the Belgians in the territory ocCu-
pied by the Germans. because of the
rupture between the United States and
Germany FOR one reason because the
rupture t. supposed to preclude the
possibility Of American citizens trav-
cling on board steamers loaded with
provisions Tor Belgium. says a dispatch
90 the Havas Agency from Havre, to-
day.
The replacing OF American repre-
sentatives of the commission for relief
In Belgium on board the ships by
spanish. Danish or Dutch agents. I'M
der the protection OF Spain or Holland.
b. proposed. The Belgian government.
IL Is added, hopes that Intervention of
King Alfonso OF Spain may solve the
difficulty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Switzerland Also
Takes Over Business
of Honorary Consuls

Switzerland onfturther instructions from
its government has taken over the bust
ness of honorary German consuls as well
as that of "consuls Of career" 1t has
not act been determined whether honor
airy consuls will be requested to leave the
United States.
AS yet it is undecided whether the
business of the German honorary consuls
at Baltimore and Boston will be trans
ferred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Crews of Six German
Steamers Allowed Full
Shore Privileges

Boston Feb. S.-The crews of six
German steamers tied up here, who had
previously been ordered confined to their
ships. today were allowed full shore
privileges without restrictions and i'm
migration inspectors were withdrawn
from special guard duty. immigration
Commissioner Henry J. Skeffington said
the officers had agreed to report imme-
diately any assertions or attractions Of
the immigration laws and that it was
not considered necessary at present to
curtail the privileges of the men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
NORTH VASSALBORO

The last meeting of the Holly Club
was at the home Of Miss Hope Ho-
man. The prevailing sickness kept
many of the members from attending
Refreshments were served. The next
meeting will be held Monday, Feb. -
with Mrs. Robert Linn.
The Epworth League held its month
~ business meeting Tuesday evening,
Feb. 6, and voted to have a Valentine
social in the vestry Wednesday. Feb.
IA, Also a food sale Wednesday, Feb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
First Torpedo Order
at Govt. Plant Will
Save S2,O00,OOO

Washington, Feb. S.-Orders were
given today to double the output of
torpedoes at the Newport. r. l., plant.
To make possible additional equip
ment for the station, Secretary Dan
iels asked Congress to Immediately APP
propriate 100000.
Secretary Daniels estimates that the
first order at the governments plant
will save 100000. the difference in
cost between government and private
production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09

paign it was stated officially today at
the State department.
The possibility that a break with
Austria also can be avoided virtually
has been given up. Despite some diff
erences in Austrias situation her strict
adhesio to the principles enunciated
by Germany both in a note to this gov
eminent and in other communications.
makes her position virtually the same.
Officials will give no intimation as to
why a definite announcement is not
made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
AGRICULTURAL
APPROPRIATION
BILL ISPASSED

Washington. Feb. S.-The annual ag-
ricultural appropriation bill carrying
S27, 900, 900 was passed today after an
had been adopted provid-
ing that no part of the appropriation
shall be used in connection with
money rendered by the General Edu-
cation Board or any organization or
individual associated with it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Guards Removed from
German and Austrian
Ships at Newport News

Newport News, Va, Feb. Son or
ders from Washington immigration In
spector Morton today removed the
guards recently placed on board the
German steamer Arcadia and the Aus
trian steamer Budapest, war bound, in
the Newport News harbor. Inspector
Morton said he was instructed to main
tain only a general guard over the
crews of the two steamers now in or
der to see that they do not leave their
ships and enter this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
LEMAIRE NOMINATED
FOR LEWISTON MAYOR

Lewiston. Me, Feb. S.-Charles P.
Lemaire, Lewiston city clerk. was
nominated by the Democrats as their
candidate for mayor, at ward caucuses
Wednesday. His candidacy was unop-
posed.
Now if we all take hold and work
we will roll up a good-sized majority
for Mr.. Lemaire," said Chairman Cliff
ford of the city committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
WORLDS RECORD
in Eco RAISING

Toledo. Ohio, Feb. S.-A worlds rec
ord in egg laying is claimed for Queen
Bess,'' single-comb Ancona hen, the
property OF A. E. Ridonour of this
city. According to announcement made
by the owner today Queen Bess' laid
331 eggs from Feb 1, 1916, to Jan. 81,
1917
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09

Women who have "learned things
about buying about relative value
Of comnodities-make PROPEF
APPRAISAL of the interest ant
value of store advertisement.
A woman does not read an advsr
tisement ito kill tiue"-but &
SAVE time, and to save money.
A woman who has learned to rea'
the ads FOR PROFIT 10 not likely
to outerow the habit.
Fully half of a woman's know
ledge of fashions is gained through
her reading Of the ads.
A. woman's knowledge Of VAL
UES must be kept UP TO DATE
and 80 she reads the ads as regu
larry as she lads the NEWS.
Among a thousand women WIN
are accustomed to reading adver
tisements you might find ONE
whose interest occasionally Iaes.
The woman who reads the ads i
no more likely to overlook a goo
buying opportunity than would I
man be to overlook the result of AZ
eiection-or the issue of a srea
battle.
Mere "talk" about bargain oppor
tunities in the ads Of store doe
not impress a woman. The tall
must be definite, giving details OF
which she may base conclusions.
To fail to fully "make good" OF
every advertised offering woulc
mean DESTRUCTIVE advertising
for a merchant.
Women read the store ads fo
facts-facts Of the IMMEDIATELY
NEGOTIABLE KIND!
Good advertising is good service
simplifying the work of "the buyer
for the home" and making tina
work INTERESTING because prof
table.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Communication of
Airplane in Flight
with Land a Fact

San Diego, Cal, Feb. S.-Radio tee
phonic communication between an air
plane in flight and a land receiving sta
ton. is was announced today, was es.
tablished at the North Island armory
aviation school yesterday. This is be-
licved to be the first time such a feat
has been accomplished in this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
WHY THE ADS ARE
IMPORTANT TO WOMEN

You couldn't eonvlnee a woman
who had saved a dollar. .hroaeh
hsr close attention 20 the ads, tina,
she had not really EARNED tina,
doIiar-fer "a dollar saved" has a..
ways been termed "a dollar earned &"
A woman is not ready 70 90
shopping" until she has read the
latest store news"
No woman is making the NEST"
Of her "houso money" unless shs
studies the ads.
No woman knows the stores"
unless she has read THE LATEST
AOS Of the stores.
No woman can make her shop
ping trips FULLY PROFITABLE
unless she reads the latest store ses
ATTENTiVElY.
The merchant who falls TO com
municate his store news REGU.
LARLY to the patrons Of his store
places entirely toe much reliance on
"the hold" he believes his store has
on it's customers.
Loyalty 20 a particular store, on
the part Of a woman whose first
duty is TO buy wisely, 10 assured
only through the stores reciprocal
loyalty 20 her interests.
No store is strong enough" 10
venture upon a campaign Of half.
adequate advertising. Ia would re-.
suit in less than half adequate bus.
mess.
Women discuss stores, store prso.
tees and policies. store sales and
store advertising. among themselves
Advertising initiates most Of tbs
taIk-thus carrying on she work o.
building store prestige.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
AGO APPLY FOR
CITIZENSHIP

New York. Feb. S--Nearly 1900 more
persons applied here today for their
first citizenship papers. making to-
tai thus far this week of about 400.
Most of the applicants were of Ger
man or Austrian birth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Mrs. Nathan Coombs, Bath

Portland, Me, Feb. S.-Mrs. Nathan
Coombs, widow of Judge Coombs, for
merly of Bath, died today at the home
Of her daughter, Mrs. Charles l.. Fogg,
on West street. She was 81 years old.
Her husS and was formerly judge of
the Bath municipal court. She was the
mother of Ardon w. Coombs of Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Funeral of Mrs. Ellen Jepson

The funeral service Of Mrs. Ellen
Jepson was held from her late home
Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 7. Mrs. Jep-
son had been a member of the Metho-
dist church for 80 years. Rev. J. 0.
Rutter officiated Interment was in the
local cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Wireless Station to
Communicate with
Detained Ships Found

Rio Joneiro, Brazil, Feb. Sat the
suburban town Of Nichtheroy~ on the
bay five miles east of Rio Janeiro there
was discovered today wireless tele-
graph station which was established
to communicate with German ships
which are being detained in the har-
ipr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Ten Tank Steamers
and ) Million Barrels
of Oil Offered Govt.

Washington, Feb. N-Ten tank
steamers aud 5.oOo, 900 barrels of oil
fuel were offered TO-DAY to the govern
meut In ease of war" bv the Mexi-
o"h Petroleum Co. through +. l.. Do
L'hN' UN president. who also offered
his private yacht.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
WINTHROP

Miss Evelyn NJ. Waugh, who has been
at her home in East Winthrop during
the mid-year recess. returned to the Uni
versity of Maine Wednesday, afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Tank Steamer Bound
for France Carries
Is American Citizens

Philadelphia. Feb. S--After delaying
her departure several days the Amer
lean tank steamer Gold Shell passed
out to sea today with a cargo of petro-
lcum for Ro@en. France. The tanker,
which is owned by the Shell Co. of
california. carries crew of a.. Of
which II are American citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09

is reported to have been very success
full.
Miss Emma Fowler, assistant teach
er of Litchfield Academy, went to her
home in Portland to pass the week
apd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09

+. Z. Mayo, L. c. Nutter and d. l..
Allen We're in Bangor Thursday to at
tend the food fair.
Mrs. d. L. Allen returned Wednes-
day from Hartland, where she was
called few days ago by the illness
Of relatives.
Mrs. D. S. Tozier was in Harmony
Wednesday to attend the funeral SER
vices of the two-yearo child of Mr..
and Mrs. Wendell Annis. A sad fea-
ture of the death is that the mother
is i'll at a hospital in Bangor and does
not know of the death of her child.
At a meeting of Waverley Rebekah
Lodge held Thursday evening the de-
gree was conferred on two candidates.
Refreshments were served under the
direction of Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Craig.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
C. A. r. Commander
Calls on President with
Assurances of Support

washington, Feb. S-William II. Pat
terson. commander-in-ch of the Grand
Army of the Republic. called on Presl-
dent Wilson TODAY and assured him that
it's members stood behind him in the
present situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
JIM COFFEY HAS
BETTER OF DEVERE

New York, Feb. Slim Coffey out
boxed Bob Devere in out of 10 rounds
in Brooklyn tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09

Through the kindness of Joseph Eat
on of Winslow the NJ. E. church of East
Nassalboro has had the privilege Of
cutting seven or eight cords of wood
from his meadow brook woodlot. A
number Of the men of the parish cut
the wood Wednesday and enjoyed a
social given by the Bible class to the
Sunday school in the vestry of the
church during the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09

Many of the people of the communi-
ty. both young and old, have the old
fashioned grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Cutter Androscoggin
Reaches Portland

Portland, Me. Feb. S.-The coast
guard steamer Androscoggin arrived
here at 10 O'Clock tonight from Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
ICEBORO
Merton MilIett

Merton Millett died at his home on
the River road early Tuesday morning,
after a short illness OF measles which
terminated in a shock. Mr.. Millett NOV
ed his family here recently from Corn
VILE. Besides widow, he IS survived
by two sons and one daughter. The
surviving members Of his family have
all been i'll with the measles but are
slowly recovering.
Funeral services will be held at l
O'Clock Saturday at the home of the de-
ceased.
Owing to an epidemic of measles in
this vicinity the school has been closed
this week.
Rev s. w. Browne of Richmond was
a visitor in the neighborhood Wednes-
day afternoon.
Ernest Swami was business visitor
in DiXfeld recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Austria Abapdons Hope
of Avoiding Break
with United States

Washington. Feb. S.-Austria has not
as yet withdrawn or modified her note
adhering to the German submarine cam
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Funeral of Samuel E. Pray

The funeral services of the late Sam
uel E. Pray We're held from the Meth
odist church Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Rev. J. A. Weed, pastor of the
church, officiated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
West Point Ships All
Six-Inch Guns to
Protect New York City

West Point, y. Y, Eth S.-An the
available six-inch siege guns at West
Point were shipped to New York today
for use at the forts protecting the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Funeral of Mrs. Joseph Wall

The funeral service of Mrs. Joseph
Wall was held at her late home sun
day afternoon, the Rev. J. Q. Rutter
officiating. Relatives were present from
Pittsfeld, Me. Interment was in the
local cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Funeral of Robert Hutton

The funeral service of the late Rob
ert Hutton, ST., took place from the
Methodist church, of which deceased
was a member, Wednesday afternoon
Feb. Z. The pastor Rev. j. o. Rutter
officiated, speaking words of comfort
to the relatives and friends present
Relatives were present from Provi-
dence, r. !. Interment was in the To-
cal cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09

A delegation of boys from the Meth
odist churchesSof the town will leave
Friday for the Boys Conference to be
held in Lewiston Friday. Saturday and
Sunday.
In two weeks five persons have died
whose ages aggregated 400 years, an
average of over so years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09

Baltimore has more females THAI
males.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09

for the purpose of patrolling the har-
Dor.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-05
Chill dren Cry
FOR FlETCHER'S
9 a s TO RIA

State of Ohio, City Of Toledo, Lucas
County, IS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
Is senior partner Of the firm of f. J..
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City Of Toledo Couty and State afore
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Cattarh
that cannot be cured by the use of
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this eth day Of De-
cember, A. d. 1886.
A. w. GLEASON,
(Seal) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern.
ally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton