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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
N. E. M. P. 1000
Members Larger

A vigorous campaign was launched
by the New England Milk Producers
Association Saturday to bring practi-
cally every one of the $4,000 CONNER
cial dairymen of the New England
States into the organization.
1000 Members
Meetings were held in the county
seats of 81 farming counties of New
England and the aggregate results Of
these meetings boosted the membership
Of the association to about 1000, ac-
cording to the early reports made to
Secretary Richard Pattee Of Laconia,
N. H, Saturday night.
The campaign for membership will
be persistently followed during the
winter. Scores Of members Of the pres
ent association will attend dairymen's
meetings all through the five New
England States in an endeavor to en-
list to the organization every farmer
who sells milk and milk products.
A general convention of members
from every section of the producing
territory, with delegates empowered to
vote for the full membership in their
communities, will be held at the Quincy
House. Boston. Jan. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
MONMOUTH
Monmouth Academy Alumni
Have Enjoyable Party
Grange to Have All-Day Ses-
sion-Schools Open Monday
G00dtimes Club Meets

A delightful social was given Thurs
day evening, Dec. %, at Cumston hall
by the alumni of Monmouth Academy
fora social evening with the recent
gr4duates of the school who are pass
lug the Christmas holidays here The
evening was much enjoyed with games
apd dancing. About 80 were present.
Heald's orchestra furnished music.
Harold Andrews, a student at the
University Of Maine, is passing the
week at home with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. c. Andrews.
Miss Geneva Little is passing a
weeks vacation at home with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ethan Little. She
will return Monday to her school work
at Island Falls.
Monmouth grange will hold an all
day meeting Wednesday, Jan. and
install officers for the coming year.
E. T. Clifford of Winthrop will be the
installing officer
All the schools in town will open
Monday, Jan. !, with the exception Of
Monmouth Academy. which opens on
Tuesday.
Mrs. Cora Norris entertained the
Goodtimes club at her home Tuesday
afternoon. There were IL present. The
next meeting will be with Mrs Anna
Irwin on Jan. Q.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Emmons have
moved to Livermore Falls where Mr..
Emmons has work at his trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
BELFAST
Good Roads Meeting of County
Voters Dissatisfaction Ex-
pressed of Present System

meeting was held Thursday in the
County Court house at which many
leading men of the county including
Senator c. NJ. Conant and the three
representatives-elec were present and
a. lively discussion of the Good Roads
system and the present patrol was
held.
The call was read by County Com
missioner Peter Harmon Of Thorndike.
who was made permanent chairman.
About 40 men were present. H. c. Buzz
zell was made secretary of the meet
ing and there followed a general dis
cussion of the practical methods Of
road building, of the State Road law.
the State Aid Road law and the pres
ent Patrol system. These things were
discussed very thoroughly. nearly ev-
cry man present expressing his opin-
ion.
Two methods Of raising the money
for State roads were discussed. that Of
a bond issue and by the mill tax. None
present were in favor of a further bond
issue and many were dissatisfied with
The mill tax provision. After a lengthy
debate on the subject it was decided
that. the latter system was the better
Of the two and the only way at the
present time.
When 1t came to the Patrol system Of
the present time. universal dIssatisfac-
ton was expressed and nearly all were
Of the opinion that very few in their
respective towns were satisfied with
1t.
1t was also agreed that the State
road building Of the past year had cost
too much. that there had been too
much, that there had been too much
red tape and too much expense for en-
gineering.
1t was the voice Of the meeting that
the County Commissioners be notified
by the representatives-elect of Waldo
county of the time and place of hear
ing at the next session Of the Legisla-
ture. whenever State Road building or
maintenance are to be discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
Mrs. Merton Taylor Of RockIand

Inc Boston Sunday Globe contained
under a Rockland date line a notice of
the death of Mrs. Merton TAYLOR.
which occurred Saturday in Rock
lana hospital, and was sudden. She
was y years of age Continuing the
account follows: "She was formerly
Edna Getchell of Skowhegan and prior
TO coming here was employed in the
editorial rooms of the Kennebec Jour
nal at Augusta. She was a member of
tne progressive Literary Club of the
Methodist church and had been the
secretary of the Knox County Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs. The husband
and an infant of two weeks survive /"
Mrs. Taylor was a lovable Young
woman and during her residence in
Augusta made a host of friends, all of
whom will be grieved to learn of her
death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
saturday Afternoon at Residence Of
Mrs. John r. fill

A preliminary get-to-gether of the
Augusta Anti-Suffrage suonorters
was held at 2.3o p. NJ, Saturday at the
residence of Mrs. Join F. Hill on State
street., large number of enthusiastic
wcmen and fair sprinkling of men
oeing present at this initial meeting.
While no organization was formed.
preliminary steps, toward such an end
were taken. and a committee was an
pointed to fran the articles for such
an organization, to be presented at .
later meeting. Mrs. Charles s. HIGH.
porn acted as chairman at this meet
ing. The date of the next meeting vii,
be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
PENCBSCOT BRANCH
OF milk PRODUCERS

Bangor. Me, Dec. S1.-Milk produc-
ing farmers from all parts of Penob-
scot county met in Bangor Saturday
and formed a county branch of the
New England Milk Producers Assoc
citation with membership of 49, Dur
ing the remarks it was alleged that
the milk producers were at the mer-
cy OF the middlemen who set the price
and name the conditions Better milk
and better prices to the producers is
the watchword Of the association and
the promoters now feel confdent that
the organization will be extensive in
It's membership. ..Any7fve producers
may for local unions =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

Scott Gardner of Waterville. president
of the Farmers Union of Maine, and
A. w. Black.
Town Organizations
After the organization of the county
association had been. completed town
organizations were formed with the
following officers:
Belgrade-President, Charles Chand-
Ter; secretary. F. A. Scribner. y
aterville-President, A. w. Stet-
son; vice president. E. w. Towle; sec
rotary, f. L. Merrick; treasurer, E. B
Merryfield.
| Hallowell-C. ]. Bragan. secretary.
! Observation-Disclosures Clarence E
Rowe; secretary and treasurer, Car
Gates.
Winthrop dairymen had previously
| organized with the following officers:
/ President, A. f. Hudson; vice presi-
dent, Peter Thaanum; secretary anc
| treasurer, Hannah Howard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
SHERIFF GETCHELL
SUBMITS THE 1916
JAIL STATEMENT
To the Honorable Board Of County Con

To the Honorable Board Of County Com
missioners of Kennebec County:
Gentlemen: I herewith submit the jai
statement for the year 1916:
Number of prisoners in Jail Jan. 1, /.
1916
Number of prisoners in Jail Jan. 1,
1917 9
Number committed during the year So
Number of males committed 35
Number of females committed
Number committed for assault
Number committed for assault and
battery
Number committed for assault with in
tent of larceny
Number committed for bastardy
Number committed for breaking, enter
ing and larceny 2
Number committed for cheating under
false pretenCeS
Number committed for common NUS
anCe
Number committed for criminal as
saut
Number committed for cruelty to ami
mails
Number committed for disorderly con-
duct
Number committed for embezzlement
Number committed for evading fares
Number committed for forgery
Number committed for inducing a fe-
male TO become a prostitute
Number committed for intoxication q
| Number committed for keeping gam
! bling house
Number committed for keeping a tip
! ping shop
! Number committed for larceny
Number committed for lasciviousness
Number committed for murder
Number committed for non-support
| Number committed for not sending
children to school
| Number committed as poor debtor
| Number committed for rape
Number committed for robbery
! Number committed for sodomy
| Number committed as tramps
| Number committed for violating the
| liquor law
Number committed from Sagadahoc
county
/ Number committed by United States
| courts and commissioners
Respectfully,
COLBY GETCHELL.
Sheriff Kennebec County.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
A well-known doctor IN this city

A well-known doctor IN this city
who has pursued his professional call
Ing on board British ships during the
early part of the present war, recent
~ told a reporter that wireless opera
tors on the British ships operating in
the war zone have a different code for
every day in the year, which is kept
In code book bound in heavy leaden
plates. and which is always thrown
overheard If there Is danger of cap
ture. He also stated that the wireless
operators receive only $35 per month
Tor the first two years of their SER
vice. which is not large pay for learn
Ing 365 different codes, when one con-
siders that really good operator who
thoroughly understands the Continen-
tai code often gets from SIS to 500 q
month in civil life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
NOTICE TO MT. PLEASANT GENE
Terry LOT OWNERS.

All owners Of lots in Mount Plea M
Cemetery. Augusta, who are sufficient,
ly interested in the proposition of in
stalling q water system to pledge two
dollars a year for a key to the faucets
to be located near the individual Iots
will please communicate with the un-
dersisned. II sufficient number OF
pledges are received to warrant the un-
dertaking. 1t is believed that there Is
q very good prospect Of the adoption of
tho system. II adopted. it is also pro-
posed to extend 1t to a certain na ~
Of Forest Grove Cemetery.
ERNEST F. TEMPLE.
Supt. Forest Grove Cemetery.
Dec6eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
Notice of Annual Meetinu

To the Incorporators Of the Augusta Gen.
eral Hospital:
You are hereby notified that the ANNA,
Meeting Of the Corporation will be hein
at the Aldermen's Room, City Hall An.
gusta, Maine. on the second Monday of
p. NJ, to act upon the following articles.
Article ]. To received the reports of
the various committees of the corpora
ton.
Article II. To elect officers for the en-
suing year.
Article III. To elect any new members
Of the corporation.
Article w. To transact any other bust.
meeting.
NORMAN L. BASSETT, Secretary.
Augusta, Maine, January !. 1917.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
dec30-j an1
very much en1oyed hy the peonle.

very much enjoyed by the people.
Friends are extending congratulate
tions to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred B. Smith
on their recent marriage. Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith were Christmas guests of
her father Herbert Caswell and family.
Mrs. Smith remained over the holidays,
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith will reside in
Rumford. Me.
Mrs. Matte Casey with her sons and
daughter attended the Christmas en-
tertainment and tree held at the M.
E. church at Cross Hill on Christmas
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

The last few cold days have improv-
ed the snowshoeing conditions great
ly, and on Sunday several parties of
young people went out over the muster
field and the pipe line to Carleton pond
to try out their Christmas snowshoes.
At the lakes, nearly everyone who
owned or could borrow an iceboat was
out and busy and several parties of ice
fishermen also left town for various
ponds during the day, some of them
planning to stay over New Years day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

wife. Mr.. Smith hasn't paid the b
for his wife's funeral yet"
isn't that scandalousa" exclain'
Mrs. Cable. Il should think he'd
ashamed to let people see how little
thought Of his Wife"
Yes. and his brother John, when b
wife was buried. paid the very ne
day."
Huh! Looked as II he was glad
get rid Of her didn't ft?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

Some one who has been doing some
figuring has ascertained that. in one
respect there will not be another Sun
day like yesterday until 1914. Yester-
days Sabbath was the 366th day of
the year. and in the course of time 1t
will be 1914 before the last day Of a
leap year occurs on a Sunday again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

Saturday and Sunday both gave ze-
70 mornings, according to the Their
mometer at the Bither pharmacy and
each day continued cold throughout,
and 1t might be added that there was
no day during the past week when the
snow melted to any extent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

Warren Garside, who has been visit
ing relatives and friends in this city
for the past few weeks, left the lat
ter part of last, week for the northern
part of the State, where he has been
employed for several years as tim
Der scaler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

The regular prayer service and spe-
cial baptismal service which was to
have been held in the Winthrop street
Baptist church on Sunday evening had
to be postponed on account Of the fire
early in the afternoon. The date for
the baptismal service will be announc-
ed later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

:. DR.. W. H. Harris. who is Ill at his
home at the corner of Western ave-
nue. and Grove street, is reported to be
improving and his friends hope that he
may soon be about again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
WINDSOR

WEST-No meeting Of the Ladies'
union this week.
State missionary A. j. Gwynne who
was business caller in this place for
few days. gave her impressions of
the Billy Sunday meetings at the Bap-
fist church Friday evening in the alb
sence Of Rev. e. Longley. who was un-
able to be present. This meeting was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

An members Of the Augusta Branch
OF the National Rifle Association are
asked to be present at the second
shoot OF the winter season, TO be held
at the ~" range this evening, and to
bring individual ammunition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

First annual concert and ball of
motormen and conductors of the Local
division 724. Amalgamated Association.
Monday evening at City Hall. Music
by Dennis orchestra. Refreshments
served by Folsom Dec 9s5at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

G. A. Stickney Of the Maine Centrars
force Of civil engineers, left Sunday
morning for his home in Portland af-
ter having stopped off for brief stay
with Augusta friends on his way home
from Fairfield. where. he had been
working in. connection with the new
bridge which. the railroad. company is
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

Most Of the college men who have
been, visiting in town over the Christ
mas holidays will leave for their re-
spective colleges the first part of this
week to resume studies. The u. of M.
students are due at Orono Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

The regular meeting Of Henry G..
Staples Camp, S. of ", will be held in
G. A. r. hall Monday evening. The
annual installation of newly-elected
officers for the ensuing year will be
held on Thursday evening Of this week.
end viii be a joint installation with
the Ladies' Auxiliary Of the organiza.
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
Monday, January I, 1917
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Charles F. Bilodeau left on the Sun
day morning train for Portland OH d
brief business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

DR.. George A. Coombs. who had
been i'll at his home on Summer street,
threatened with pneumonia. has SO far
recovered as to be out and expects to
resume his practice this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

The dictionaries the Journal sells at
CSC El.o5 by maiD are we'll gotten UP,
accurate and convenient size-iust
right for scholars use. dec. 20 ian1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy O. Vickery and
daughter Ruth have returned from
Newton Lower Falls. Mass, where Mr..
vickery went some weeks ago for sur
gical treatment at the Newton hos
initial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

Read the Journal for the legislative
Session-s1.25. The official record. all
committee notices and hearings. con-
densed reports for busy readers, etc.
jan1d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
LOCAL NOTICE

Progressive Spirtualist Society will
hold public circle at go State street Mon
day evening. Almacia Waugh, medium
Collection 15c. ian1d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
The Quickest Wav

Him-How did you like the stat
hangings in that Shakespeare show?
He-There weren't no haneings.
boob: he killed 'em with q sword
Widow. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

Among the Saturday business call
ers in this city was f. c. Slower of
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

one OF tho Saturday business callers
IN this city from out Of the State was
A. 8. Willard of Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

Charles D. Clark Of the Bath Times
was a visitor Saturday In tho city
and called on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

Wilfred Michaud has returned to his
home in this city after having passed
the Christmas holidays in New Hamp-
shire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

Signs Of worms are: De-
ranged stomach. swollen up
per lip. sour stomach, often
sive breath, hard and full
belly with occasional grip
ings and pains about the
navel, pale face of leaden
tint, eyes heavy and dull,
twitching eyelids, itching OF
the most. itching Of the rec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

49,, :, ~utISUId OOdP dIIS OHIt1I1CIIS
which relieved me at once of the burning
sensation: ! bought more and my hands
were healed, and the flesh all smooth.
SSignedl Mrs. Martha M. Quimby,
North Troy, VT. Sept. 80, 1916.
Iuticura Soap daily and Cuticura ONT
ment occasionally prevent pimples,
nlackheads or other eruptions. IN
signdly compilations are often bar to
SOCIAL and business success.
For Free Sample Each by Return
mmali address post card: ''Cuticura,
2sPs: k, Boston," Sold everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

IN blOtCheS that were red and
angry looking. and little fine
water blisters would form.
These broke and formed a
hard crust and when l shut
my hands the skin would
crack and bleed.
Il was given a sample OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
Worms Sap ChiIdTen's Health

Mothers often wonder why their chill
dren are not rugged and hardy. In q
vast number OF cases the trouble is
Worms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
Itching B|istePs
Formed Crust.
On Hands. Swelled in Blotches.
Red and Angry Looking. Burned
and Wou1d Crack and Bleed.
Cuticura Healed. Cost $500.

Il was poisoned by the use of soap
and hard water, and my hands began to
burn and itch. The skin would swell up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01

ing of the teeth. little red points sticking
out on tongue. starting during sleep. slow
fever.
DR.. True's Elixir. the 60 years time
tried Family Laxative and Worm Ex-
peller. will expel the worms and restore
ter Laxative made for young or old. Mr..
Horace Chenery, of Belmont, Maine, re-
ports that he buys IL large bottles at a
time. 35c, sec and 500 at all dealers. Ad-
vice free. Special treatment for tape
worms. Send for book. w. to me.
Auburn. Maine. Nn< eJnAA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
County Cow Owners
Hold a Big Meeting
in Senate Chamber

Saturday for Purpose of Forming Branch of
the New England Milk Producers Associa-
tion-Session Lively One and Many Wide
Awake Speakers Are Present-Several Town
ORGANIZATIONS Are Formed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-01
Has He Married Aaain7

"Conf1dentially." said the undertaker.s
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-10
Wild PITCH BY.
C|CO11E IS COSTLY
CONTINUED from Page Ono }

the ball. Holke dropped J. Collins
high foul. Zimmerman scoOped J.
Collins bounder and got his man at
first. McMullen up. Rariden gobbled
McMullea's foul. No runs, no hits,
one error. s5ailJ, |
Second Half-ITerzog up, Klein eau
toned the Chicago bench for coach
ing. Herzog famed. going after a
fast inshoot for third strike. Kauff
up. J. Collins dropped Kauf's long fly
and the batter reached, second. Zim
norman up. 1t was j. Collins SCI ond
error Oh Kauff. Weaver threw out
Zimmerman, Kauff going to third.
Fletcher up. Eddie Collins threw out
Fletcher at first, cutting down what
seemed a certain hit. No runs, no
hits, one error.
Fourth Inning.
First HaIf-Eddie Collins up. Zim
norman knocked down E. Collins
grOunder and then threw him out
Jackson up. Fletcher went over be-
hind Benton to take JacksOn's ground
err and threw his man out at first.
Felsch up Felsch singled past Zim
norman. Gandil up. Robertson ran
over to- the wall and took Gandil's
fly. 1t looked as though the ball was
going into the grand stand for home
run. No runs. one hit, no errors.
Second Half-RObertsOn up. Rob-
ertson drove long hit to right cen
, ter for three bases The Giants sup.
porters rocked the stands with their
cheers. 1t was RobertsOn's second
hit. Holke up. Robertson. scored on
Holke's hit to left for two bases. Rar-
iden up Rariden sacrifice4 Cicotte
to Gandil, Holke moving on to third.
Benton up. The Chicago infield came
| in. Benton famed on three pitched
balls. Burns up. Holke scored when
Burns got an infield hit, which CT
cote took and threw wildly past first
base, Burns going to second. Herzog
! up Herzog fouled out to Gandil. Two
runs, three hits, one error.
Fifth Inning.
! First Half-Weaver up. Fletcher
threw out Weaver at first. Benton
was pitching fine game, with good
control and fine speed. Schalk up.
Schalk struck out, but Rariden had
to throw his ne, out at first. CT
cote up. Cico..e WIS another strike.