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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
Number.

IL mas neen IN the industrial field that
the doubts about prices have had the
greatest influence in restraining new
business, and the intense heat of late July
and early August caused material cur
tailment of operations at many establish
ments. The labor shortage which has
become intensified as men have been
withdrawn from productive enterprise,
has also tended to limit outputs and ship
ments, and the delays In deliveries
through transportation congestion have
held up settlement of some accounts.
Yet it is significant of the sound position
of manufacturing failures in this class
last month. 3l3, were practically the
same as in July and smaller in number
than in the four Immediately proceed
ing years. the reduction in comparison
with August, 1916, being %, The ex-
hibit as to liabilities Is also favora Bile.
for while there appears an increase of
about s1s00,00D over July. the amount
500, is lighter than In August of
all years back to 1912 and compares with
s10.SS45o1 in 1916. Among traders. 74s
defaults occurred last month. involving
$5,4S4SA5. This is a better showing than
in July, when 10 were reported for ss
53s,S59. and 1t Is also the hest of the war
period, both in respect to number and
liabilities. The latter. in fact, are the
smallest since 1911 and the number IS
less than in the four previous years. the
figures comparing with ee7 reverses for
s6,557.sos in August. 1916 Among agents,
brokers and other concerns not properly
included in either Of the two leading
classes. the mortality increa~ed material
~, the number, IS. being the largest on
record for the month and the indebted
ness, o9.703 greater than in all other
years. excepting 1914 and 1896. IN Au-
gust. 1915. there were 50 similar failures
for s2sss,soo
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12

Prices" always an item of i'm
portence in connection with adver-
tised goods. have in these times
greater interest than usual. For
they change over highland every
change ic of purse-interest to
readers Of ads.
Not many homes fail" if the
financial management is success
full. Not many homes are we'll
managed, as to the buying prob
lens, unless the housewife is a
student-and an INTERESTED
ONE, of the store ads.
The position of buyer" for the
home comes to the wife "by inheri-
tance." 1t is hers through pre-
cedent and through necessity. She
will fail in the work IF 1T DOES
NOT INTEREST her She will
make success of it-and OF her
home management her INTER
EST in the task never lapses. OF
course she studies the ads.
So much Of the income of each
home is spent In the stores that
they play q big part In home MAX
ing. Some stores serve so we'll
that all stores must try to keep
pace. Some stores advertise so
informingly and helpfully that all
stores aim to reach the same mark.
The woman who studies the ads
would find nothing but amusement
in a palpably exaggerated state
ment-it would not influence her to
buy-and II an advertiser should
fall into the HABIT of exagger-
alton she would lose all interest in
that store
To Know the stores" PAYS. To
study the ads Is essential II q
woman would properly appraise
the service offered to her by the
competing stores.
Even Il small shopping errand
may Justify a little preliminary
study of the ads. To secure the
right thing instead Of the wrong
one-even In small matters-is
worth while.
The most attractive VALUES
offered In the stores today are AD-
VERTISED in this newspaper.
That is why these ads are IMPOR-
TANT TO YOU.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
RETAIL FOOD PRICES
Measures to Cut Them
Are Di cusse ID at
Washington

Washington, Sept. 11.-Measures de-
signed TO cut retail food prices were
discussed with the food administra-
ton today by representatives of all
branches of the retail grocery trade
A committee was named to work
out plans by which distributing houses
may render more efficient service to
the public. A licensing system for all
the grocery stores doing a business of
more than 100000 annually was sug-
gested by represe nj atives of the trade.
It is likely. it is said. that this pro
posal will be adopted by the food ad-
ministrator
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12

Houston, Texas. Sept. 11.-Negro
soldiers of the cath United States in
fantry had planned a riot of blood
'hed among the white residents of
Houston August %. two days before
the deadly outbreak occurred which
cost the lives of Is Houston citizens
August %. according to the report
Of the civilian board of inquiry which
reported to the city council tonight.
The report also criticizes Supt. of
Police c. L. Brock for his inability
TO enforce discipline" among the po-
lice and declares that "he is not quail
ifed for the position he holds" The
commission is of the opinion that the
riot undoubtedly was precipitated by
two arrests Of Negroes made by the
police" although sufficient evidence
was presented at the hearing to re-
veal the fact that a serious disturb
ance was intended by some of the
Negro soldiers before leaving Hous-
ton and the arrests referred to SIM
ply brought IL to head sooner and
perhaps intensified the crimes which
followed
Continuing. the committee says that
the undisputed and convincing testi-
mony of witnesses prove that the Ne
gro soldiers went forth to slay the
white population indiscriminately. that
M Negro was hurt or molested by
them. not one Negro home was fred
into and that the Negroes were warn
81 before and during the riot to stay
of the streets. The testimony of the
captain In charge Of the fire station
Al Camp Logan and one OF his assist
ants II that when the shooting be-
fan in the Negro camp. one of the
Nero guards stationed at the fire sta
tion remarked that the troops were
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
NJ. J. BRADY. BOSTON
BEST GOLF SCORE

Chicsso, Sept. I'm. J. Brady Of
Boston today made the hest score in
the hest-hall play for amateurs and
Professionals in the first prelimin-
arv IF the Western open golf cham
ponship ~ Westmoreland Country
club. scoring ss-ss-s9 which, with the
aid Of two strokes taken off w his
amateur partner. c. A. Rove. cf the
Same club led the large field with :5
7e-sr strokes for hest ball
The second hest hall score was made
~ r. p. Foord Of St Joseph, Mo. md
rerr' Galla rher, ~ Chicago amateur
ohio turned in ss Foord came to
America recently from England where
ne defeated Y n. Taylor in the las,
TAO matches thew PLAYED.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
DR.. PEABODY PREACHER
Replaces Paeifist at Unitarian Con
ference at Montreal

Cambridge, Mass. Sept. 1.-THE ap-
pointment Of DR.. Francis G. Peabody
professor emeritus of social ethics at
Harvard University, as preacher to
the Unitarian general conference
which will meet in Montreal Sept. o5,
was announced today Originally it
was planned to have an English Unita
rian receive this honor in appreciation
Of the first meeting Of the confer
ence in Canada and and the Rev.
Rev. Stanley A. Mellor. pastor Of the
Martieu church in Liverpool, was
invited
The British government refused,
however. to give DR.. Martinez his
passports because of his pacifist ten
denotes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
1T PAYS. TO READ
Advertisements

Do not send your money afar-if
the thing you want is to be had In
your home city.
II "the automobile thought" u
making any place for itself In your
mind, read the ads They will in
short time. educate you as to
characteristics and prices Of cars
You'll know one from another
and that's the beginning of auto
mobile wisdom.
Store-news is home news. Some.
thing advertised today finds itself
in your home tomorrow-and the
"ad" brings about the transaction
One OF today's ads may change
some one Of your buying plans-to
your profit
In your buying for the home II
is quite as profitable to KNOW
VALUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
as 1t Is, in other things, to KNOW
instead Of "blundering through"
Tho bargain hunter" has
evolved into the intelligent buyer
for the home-the woman who ex-
ercises as much ability in expend-
Ing money as 1t required in earn
ing It,
The woman who studies the ads
KNOWS that she is paying the
smallest possible price for her pur.
chase. She doesn't just HOPE so!
The merchant who can protect
you on both quality and price in a
time when both are apt to fuctuate
unaccountably is rendering you
real service.
Buy at your home-city stores as
a matter Of self f-protection-and Of
those home city merchants WHO
ADVERTISE!
The dollar you spend IN your
home city store stays In your
home-city and SERVES. The dol
lar you send away ceases 70 serve
anybody in the city where you
make your home.
The merchant who Is using
larger space In which to give 70
you the news Of his store deserves
your interested attention. He has
"a roason"-and YOUR INTER-
ESTS are invested in that reason.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
BLESS QUEBEC
BRIDGE SPAN

Quebec. Sept. 1.-THE ceremony Of
blessing the center span of the Quebec
bridge, the third attempt to raise which
will be made this week. was performed
today at silery in the presence Of several
hundred spectators
Two previous attempts to put the span
in place resulted disastrously. The first
was in August, 1907. when the structure
cola psed with the loss of 20 lives. Again
in 1916 similar mishap resulted in the
killing Of IA. The bridge has cost up to
the present more than s15,00O,On0
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
SUGAR INDUSTRY
Will Be Placed Under
Federal Control by
Oct. |

Washington. Sept. 1.-THE entire.
American sugar industry will be plac-
ed under government control Oct. l,
the food administration announced to-
cay by the institution OF a licensing
system to include manufacture, refin-
ing and imports. The step was decid :
ed on with the approval of President
Wilson to prevent speculative prices
and to assure equitable distribution.
THE critical situation in the su-
gar markets, anticipated during the
fall months makes prompt action ne
oessary," said the announcement
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
PREDICT PASSAGE
Of Bill for Insurance Of
Soldiers and Sailors
by Tonight Without
Material Change

Washington. Sept. II Final vote on the
soldiers and sailors insurance bill was
delayed in the House again today by re-
reated unsuccessful attempts OF it's op-
pontents 10 change the measure When
overwhelming support Of the bill became
apparent through decisive defeat Of
amendments. administration leaders pre-
dicted its passage by tomorrow night
without material change.
Only one amendment of Importance was
adopted. II was offered by Rep. Cannon
and struck out q provision for additions
OF tlnnn a year 10 the salaries Of officials
enforcing provisions OF the bill
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
CANADIAN BOARD
FIXES PRICE GRAIN

Ottawa, Sept. 1.-THE Canadian
hoard of grain supervisors has fixed
the price of the Canadian wheat crop
of 1917 at Fort William and Port Ar
thur as follows: Manitoba Northern
No. /, 2.21: Northern No. 2, 2.1s;
Northern No. 3. 2.15.
Alberta red winter No. I. 2.21: red
winter No. ., 2.1s, red winter No. g.,
215.
1t is understood that Canadian
prices are the same. as for the three
grades Of dark 'spring northern and
dark lard winter at Minneapolis and
Duluth.
1t is stated that the prices for other
canadian grades will he announced as
soon as the authorities have more
information.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
PRIVATE WARM PLEADS
NOT GUILTY MURDER

St. Albans, VT, Sept 11.-Private
Robert Warm, of the 18th United
states cavalry, was placed on trial
today charged with the murder of IA
year-old Jennie Hemingway on the
night of Aug. II. He pleaded not
guilty and the work of selecting a
jury began. Only II men had been
picked when the panel of % was ex-
hausted and additional talesmen were
summoned for tomorrow morning.
Chief Judge F. l.. Waterman of
Brattleboro is presiding.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
EMPEROR IS CHILLY
Returns to Potsdam to
Confer with DR.. Mi
ch a ellis Regarding
Peace and Poland

London. Sept. ia dispatch TO the Ex-
change Telegraph from Amsterdam says:
Emperor returned to Potsdam today
TO receive DR.. George Michaelis, the i'm
perial chancellor, and Foreign Minister
Won kuehlmann. when the final decision
will be reached regarding the answer to
the Popes peace proposal and the status
of Poland.
THE Emperor is said to be suffering
from Il severe chill, contracted on the bat
tlefieids."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12

Lord Bryce has accepted the cham
rionship Of the conference which is to
advise the government on the question
Of reforms in the British House Of
Lords. The conference will consist Of
is peers and Is commoners.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR
With Northciifse 20 Discus. Trad.
Problems 1t Atlantic CITY

Washington. Sept li.-,Boris Rakhme-
teff. Russian ambassador. and Lord
Northciiffe. head of the permanent Brit
ish mission to the United States will
speak on European trade prohls ms at the
war convention Of American tusi7ess men
to be held at Alta antic City Sept. IS to q,
Il was announced here today.
The conference will he under the aus
pices OF the Chamber of Commerce Of the
United States
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
FOOD FOR RELGIANS ON
A STRANDED STEAMER

New York. Sept 1.-THE Belgian
steamer Eburoon. which stranded last
night off the Newfoundland coast
sailed from an American port on
Sept. for Rotterdam with a cargo of
provisions. valued at about 81 900 600
for the Belgian Relief Commission.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
BRITISH LOSSES FOR
PAST WEEK 26.626

London. Sept. l1.-Casualties in the
British ranks reported during the
week ending today show a total of
26.626 officers and men as follows:.
Omcers, killed and died of wounds.
1874: men. 41S3.
Oficers. wounded or missing, 5sl;
men 21.67S.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
$4,000, 900 MORE
CREDIT TO ITALY

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE govern
ments today advanced Italy another
credit of $500, 900, bringing the to-
tai advanced that government up to
sa55 900 900. and the total advancved
the allies up to 1891. 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
Germany stops sendine Goa,

Stockholm. Sept. 1.-THE Telegram says
tnat Germany has stopped sending coal
to Holland. The paper expresses the be-
lief that Germany's attitude is intended
as pressure on Holland to grant a loan
which has thus far been refused
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
HOLLAND MAY GET
ENGLISH COAL

Amsterdam. Sept. 1.-THE Telegraaf
says 1t learns that England is prepar-
ed to deliver to Holland 10000 tons of
coal monthly, provided Holland places
lso'ooo tons Of shipping at the dis
posal Of the Belgian Relief Commits
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS
Greb Outboxes Smith

Milwaukee. Wis, Sept. ll-Harry
Greb Of Pittsburg tonight outboxed
Jeff Smith of Bayonne. ~ j.. in 10
round. no-docision boxing contest, ac-
cording to a majority of sporting writ
ers at the rinSSide
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
FREDERICK T. GOMEZ
Providsree, Elected Grand Secretary
Of Masons

Boston Sert. H. Frederick T. Co.
NEE of Providence. r. l.. vas elected
Grand secretary Of the Grand Royal
Arch CHARTER of Masons at a meeting
r.re teniEht.
Mr.. con-re flls the vacancy caused
by the death OF J. G. White.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
Dallaa Texas, Goes "ory"

Dallas. Tex. Sept. 1l.-Dallas. the
most pepulous county in Texas. voted
dry" in a local option election yes
terday County officials said the sa-
ICONS would close October 20.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
Rear Admiral Duddinq

London, Sept. 11.-Rear Admiral
Horatio Nelson budding, retired, who
participated in the suppression of the
Nicobad pirates in 1867, and later in
the suppression Of the East African
slave trade, died Yesterday at his
home at Ashleymead, St. Albans.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
Building Enduring Friendships

In time of uncertain p r,ses for commodities-such
time the present-the live merchant his opportun
ty for service.
He makes VALUE.GIVING the one big aim and pur.
pose in his service to his patrons. If another merchant
in pursuit of usual profits boosts prices he holds them
mark permitting but the narrowest margin of per-sae
profits He sells greater volume of goods His aggre.
gate profits satisfacoryand in every sale made he
has rendered service the customer and has friend
ship which will not quickly vanish
The far-seeing merchant finds, in of uncertain
prices his greatest prestige winning opportunity To make
the of this he must make his advertising force
full than beforemus get his story over" all the
people every day!
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
Lewis Outclasses BartfieId

Rochester, y. y. Sept l1-Ted
(E<idD Lewis of England. the weter-
weight champion, outclassed Soldier
Bartfeld of Brooklyn in the major
ity of the 10 rounds here tonight
Lewis weighed 145 1-2, and Bartficld
lag
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
Coffey and tevinsky in Draw

Boston, Sept. 11.-Jim Coffey, the
Irish heavyweight champion. fought
- rounds to draw with Battling Le-
whisky Of New York tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12
New Low for New Haven

New York, Sept. l1.-Stock OF the
New Haven road fell to 81 l-2 In the
stock market today, a new low rec
ord
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-09-12

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MOUNT HARMONY.

The roads of this country are
somewhat muddy. People can't
hardly travel them.
Miss Nellie Clay visited her cou-
sin, Miss Annie Belle Medlock, Sat
urday and Sunday.
Miss Floy and Lillian Taylor, of
Riverside, are visiting their cousin
at Douglasville.
We are glad to know that win
ter is drawing to a close for the
people are wanting to go to work
There was large crowd spent
Sunday afternoon at Mrs. NJ. D..
Smith.
Mr.. Charlie Lee gave singing
Sunday afternoon. Was highly en-
joyed by every one who attended.
Mr.. Roy Cape was very sad sun
day because his friend was away
from her home.
Mr.. Roy Turner and Mr.. Harry
Dodd are still in Catawba N. c.
They seem to like the place very
mucn.
Mr., James DQdgen of this coun-
ty, is very i'll.
Mr.. w. A. Dodgen, of Atlanta.
spent Sunday afternoon with his
friend, Miss Lottie Argo.
Miss Bessie Gresham spent last
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-02
News From Over The Counfv.
CROSS ROADS.

Rain! Rain! Seems to be taking
the day now. We have become
somewhat used to it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Casteel visited
their son near Mount Bethel Sun
day.
Mrs. Sarah Donenoo was called
to the bedside of her sister, Mrs.
Jonston, Sunday, who resides in
Roswell.
Several of our young people at
tended the singing at Rocky Mount
Sunday afternoon if the dust was
so fierce.
Misses Nita Belle and Willie V.
Latimer had as their guests Sunday
Misses Della and Lucille CasteeI.
Miss Eunice Allen was the at
tractive guest of Miss LA Grower
Sunday.
Mr.. r. L. Grower and wife spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. r. c.
Latimer.
We are sorry to know Mrs. San
ford Casteel is on the sick list tnis
week.
Mr.. Starting Blackwell and Miss
Clifton Murdoch attended the sing
ing at Providence Sunday after
noon.
Mrs. Henry Chandler, of Allan
ia, spent the weekend with her
brother Mr.. B. G. Murdoch.
Mrs. A. R. Grower is also on the
sick list. We are sorry to note.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. o. Dodgen visited
the latter's sister, Mrs. Johnson, of
near Roswell.
The school at this place is pro-
crossing nicely with the enrolment
of over 40.
Miss Mia Belle Latimer is spend
ing a while in Atlanta with her
cousin, Mrs. ]. W. Cheney.
OLD MAID.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-02
ROSELANE.

Mr.. and Mrs j. c. Kendrick and
Mr.. and Mrs l.. e. Grower visited
relatives near Kennesaw last Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maron Nelson, of
Lost Mountain visited relatives here
last Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. E. L. Gam of Etowah, Tenn,
visited relatives here last Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Powers and
little daughter, Cecil, spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. R. NJ. Hopkins
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs A. A. Gibbs have
moved on Campbell st. We give
them hearty WELDON back in our
neighborhood.
Died. Last Thursday evening,
just at the close of the day, Miss
Sarah Richerson, whom we all
knew so we'll She has been cared
for by Mr.. and Mrs. Green Camp
bell for the past ten months. She
has been in bad health for a long
time. She quietly passed from tnis
world of sorrow to an eternal home
above. We extend our sympathy to
the bereaved ones.
Mr.. Bella Barnes visited Mr.. and
Mrs. M. p. Dunn and family one
night last week
The singing given by Mr.. Frank
Wallace was enjoyed by all pres
ent.
On account of sickness Rev. ].
I. Langley was unable to fill his
appointment here last Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luke Qualls' baby
has been quite i'll for the past week
but is better now.
Mrs. Sallie Hyde is not improving
at all now, but we trust in God
to comfort her while she is with
us.
Miss Kate Scroggins spent several
nights with Mrs. Benton, of this
place, last week.
ROSEBUD.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-02
MACLAND.

The Quarterly Conference that
was announced to be held here last
Saturday and Sunday was post-pon-
ed until next Sunday and will be
held at, Powder Springs.
Aunt frankie Bum wishes to
thanks her many friends who visit
ed her and brought her so many
nice gifts on her birthday Jan. 21st.
She hopes that each and every one
of you may live as long as she has,
and that pathways may be as peace
full and happy as hers nas been for
these 81 years.
Our community is invaded with
family who have not had it before,
but what there is from one to nalf
a dozen cases. All are doing well
we are glad 20 say.
Clarence Hamilton was real sick
last week but we are glad to state
is much better now.
NJ SIS Docia Babb spent Saturday
and Sunday in Atlanta with rela-
tives.
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Long, of At
lanta, spent Saturday night and
Sunday with relatives here.
Grandpa Hamilton is spending
some time with his sons, Wallace
and Charl Hamilton, at Due West.
Mr.. Henry Goggin and family
of Corner Chapel spent Sunday VITA
MIR. and Mrs. Webster Story here.
We hear of few cases of chick
en- poX in the community.
We never heard so much com
plant of mud before. You can
scarcely get any where at all on
account of mud
Mrs. Wright, wife of Mr.. Arthur
Wright, died at the home of her
brother-in-law, Mr.. j. w. Crow,
last Monday. Mrs. Wright had been
in bad health for some time, and
was brought from her home in At
lanta about two months ago. AS
the Drs. thought a change might
help her, but the disease had such
hold on her that nothing could be
done to cure her. She had every
care and attention that loved ones
could do, but death came and re-
lieved her suffering. She leaves a
young husband and other relatives
to mourn for her. She was buried
at Poplar Springs Paulding Coun-
ty. We sympathize with the be-
Teaved ones. RUBY.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-02
NEW HOPE.

Miss Laurence SewelI, daughter
Of DR.. Charles B. Sewell, of Atlanta
died at her home Tuesday and was
buried here Wednesday afternoon.
with Rev. J. NJ. Crow conducting
the funeral. The family mad lived
here a number of years ago and she
had Joined the church in early
childhood. The casket was borne
by scnoolmates to her old play
ground where the body was laid to
rest, and the beautiful flowers prov
ed how much she was loved. Be-
sides her father she leaves one
brother Mr.. Renon SeweII, and two
sisters, Mrs. ]. w. Flowers. and
Miss Genevieve Sewell, all of At
lanta.
Mrs. Lizzie Frey spent last week
in Atlanta with ner daughter, Mrs.
Paul Lyle, who has moved there TO
live.
Mrs. Joe Thomas is convalescing
from an attack of pneumonia and
the children now have measles.
Mrs. B. j. Handy continues i'll.
Mr.. Claude Ray has accepted a
position with Mr.. Edgar Mayes in
Akron, Ohio, we will miss this
young man in every way and es-
pecially from Sunday School.
Mr.. Roy Fowler has a position in
Marietta.
Mrs. John Ruff, of Smyrna, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Marvin
Frey.
Mr.. Carl Handy has purchased a
nice car. He will be glad for the
roads to dry out so he can ride a.
round some.
Mr.. Ernest Handy and family
have moved into their new home
which he has recently built in our
community.
JACK.