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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

An Augusta lady phoned the Jour-
nal yesterday. asking if something
could not be done to prevent the pig
cons from eating her peas-that she
planted some the other day only to
have the pigeons dig them up and eat
them about as fast as she could plant
them. and that in addition to that she
had to stay out Of doors about all the
time to keep the pigeons away. She
would like to have the pigeons de-
stroyed but was not sure as to wheth-
err or not it was against the law to do
so. Inquiry Of an authority on such
matters brings out the fact that these
birds are protected by law and the
penalty for destroying pigeons, or
their nest and eggs. is S. for each Of
Tense. In view of the above il would
seem that the only way out of the d.
lena would seem to be for the lady
mentioned and others who live in
pigeon infested neighborhood to plant
their peas deeper, say five or six in
ehes. so that the pigeons could not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

One of the finest features Of the
school exhibit which will be given at
City hall this afternoon and evening
will. be the samples of the work which
has been accomplished during the past
year by the pupils of the graded
schools and the Junior high school I'M
der the direction of Austin Alden,
manual trairing teacher. The work,
which has been of most practical
and applicable nature, is in the form
of disable household furniture, such
as desks. telephone stands, library ia
bles, Morris chairs. cabinets of various
sorts, book racks. hat and coat racks,
plant and umbrella stands, coat hang
ers, and many other beautiful and
useful articles. In many cases the
grain of the wood has been brought
out IN fine manner, and pleasing
stains have been added to give the ar
t;cies finished appearance, which is
hard to duplicate in many furniture
stores. Mr.. Alden is to be congratu-
lated on the results which he has OBJ
tanned from his various classes, and
the city in having so efficient a voca-
tional instructor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11
POMANDER WALK
AT BRUNSWICK
BY LOCAL FOLKS

Brunswick, Me-, May 10.-(SpeciaD.
-Pomander Walk. comedy in three
acts, was presented at the Cumber-
land theatre this evening by the
Brunswick Dramatic Club for the ben
eft of the Brunswick Chapter of the
Red Cross. The performance was one
of the most delightful plays ever pro-
duced by the club and it was beauti-
fully staged under the direction of
Prof. George T. Files.
The following were in the cast of
characters: Prof Wilmot B. Mitchell.
Prof. Miles z. Langley. Prof. Frederic
w. Brown. Prof George T. Files. Prof.
William Hawley Davis, Austin H. Mac
Cormick, Prof. Alfred o. Gross, Ar
thur B. Johnson, Charles G. Wheeler,
Prof. Manton Copeland, Mrs. Charles
w. Porter, Miss Frances Skolfield,
Miss Helen J.. Varney. Miss Mary Gill
man, Miss Izah Hutchinson, Miss FL
len Baxter. Miss Sarah Baxter, Miss
Sarah Wheeler.
| The committee in charge of the play
| consisted of Miss Helen L. Varney,
Mrs. Alaric w. Haskell and Mrs. Will
bur F. Senyer. Miss May Potter and
Fraulein Margaret Schroeder were the
committee in charge of costumes and
Adelbert J. Hutchinson, John w. Riley
and Miss Fanny Cragin was the bust
ness committee.
Under the direction of the perma-
nent stage committee, Arthur f.
Brown, Robert K. Eaton, Felix A. Bur-
ton, Reuben w. Davenport and Charles
G. Wheeler an entirely new set Of
scenery was made for the production.
The play was given this afternoon
as matinee for school children. all
| grades above the fifth being closed to
give the children an opportunity to at
tend. This evening the theatre was
crowded for the main performance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

In accordance with a rule passed
last fall by the government that all
steamboats, should install sprinkler
system, the Augusta, Gardiner &
Boothbay Steamboat Co., owners of
the steamer Islander, installed a sprink-
Ter system of their own design while
the steamer was at Bath getting ready
for the summer season which opens
next Thursday. May II. The system
was installed in every place where
freight is carried on the steamer,
which includes the deck and the for
ward cabin, and also the forecastle,
and was tried out yesterday. The work
of the sprinklers proved a complete
success and the curtain of water from
the sprinklers was such that any fire
would have been eXtinguished in a
minute. Everyone who saw the DEM
onstration was greatly pleased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

Thursdays Bath Times has the fol-
lowing relative to the sale of the
schooner Nat Meader. which has for
many years been a familiar figure on
the Kennebec river and which was
built for the late Hon. J. Manchester
Haynes of this city: The schooner
Nat Meader. owned by Capt. Carnage
of Bristol, has been sold to New York
parties. The schooner finished dis
charging cargo of coal at Bath Iron
Works the first of the week and sailed
Tuesday. She was built in Wiscasset
in 1885 by ]. NJ. Haynes for the late
Capt. Stacy, who went in command for
many years"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

Augusta smokers will hereafter have
to pay a little more for their after
dinner cigars. inasmuch as they will no
longer be able to get three ten-cent
cigars or six five-cent cigars for
quarter. as has heretofore been the Gus
tom. but will have to buy their smokes
for 10 cents straight, or five cents
straight. as the case may be. This new
order of things went into effect Thurs
day with the majority of Augusta deal
ers. and the rest will soon join them. It
is said that cigarettes will also be af-
fected by the new order of things and
that while the price per package will
be the same as at present the number
of cigarettes in the package will be
less,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

Cobbosseecontee. will be opened about
July by man from Lewiston named
Dondero. and that repairs on the build
ing are now in progress. The house will
not be opened to the public as a hotel
but for the convenience of special par
ties who may desire the enjoyment of
a banquet 1t is said also that ar
rangements will be made for the han
ding of CONNECTIONS and ice cream.
With the opening of the above house
will come that of the pavilion. and
the pleasure seekers who frequent ISL
and Park will be interested to learn
that the popular Tinker's singing or
chestra will be there again this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11
ADJUSTMENTS
"A Pair Of Skies"

A typical American play was the
bill at the Opera house yesterday af-
terday afternoon and evening. In "A
Pair of Skies" opportunity abounds for
clean. wholesome comedy and fun. I'm
able to agree on who should be "it' in
directing the affairs of the Eureka Di-
gestive Pill Co, a two-handed game
of draw poker is agreed on to say
who's the man." and the best bit of
the evening was when T. Boggs Johns
came through a winner on a "measly"
pair of skies. Situations followed in
one-two- three order and the favorite
comedy of past seasons gave pleasure
to an appreciative audience.
Miss Clark, as Florence Cole. was a
girl of spirit and a good sport, win or
or lose. and Miss Halls Goodies was
well done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11
LITCHFIELD

CORNERS-Andrew J. Tozier Camp.
No. 101, S. 0. ", called a special meet
ing Saturday evening, May 5, for the
purpose of initiating eight candidates.
owing to the storm part of them were
unable to be present but the honor was
conferred on those who were present,
after which Il supper and social hour
made very pleasant evening.
Sylvester Stewart, who died at To-
gus in March and whose body has been
in the receiving tomb at Litchfield
Plains since then. was buried with the
funeral service of the S. O. ", which
is a beautiful and impressive cere-
mony. The casket was draped with the
Stars and Stripes and three volleys
were fired over the grave.
Mr.. Stewart was a veteran of the
Civil War and was a prisoner in Lib
by prison for some time and his son
is a charter member of the S. o. v.
Camp here, which was organized about
year and a half ago. and is steadily
increasing in membership, notwith-
standing the many difficulties always
attending a newly organized camp
The present commander. r. j. futile,
is q very earnest worker in the order
81 WITCH he was a member in Massa-
chusetts.
PLAINS-Rev. L. II. Clark was call
ing on friends here Monday.
Mrs. A. r. Bucklin went Monday to
Pownal. where she has employment as
cook at the Home for Feeble Minded.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. n. Fogg were call
ing on friends here Wednesday.
A. r. Bucklin is building a barn for
James Libby.
The Pine Tree school pupils hung
a Maybasket to their teacher. Miss
Ethel Ashford. Monday evening.
Edward Fish met with a very pain
full accident caused by falling down
stairs and cutting his tongue in such
manner as to make it necessary to
have three stitches taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11
Kempton j. COady, who leaves thj

Kempton J. Coady. who leaves this
moRing for Plattsburg. N. Y, has been
a most. popular teacher while at Cony.
and the student body are very sorry
that he is to leave, as he has been not
only a good teacher but fine athletic
instructor, greatly aiding Coach Thomp-
son in his work. Mr.. Coady's place will
be filled by Miss Eleanor Newman of
this city, who graduated from Cony in
the class of 1913, and graduates this
spring from Bates College Miss New
man has taught at Cony before and will
no doubt be a very efficient teacher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

Coach Thompson of Cony announces
that the baseball team will be some
what re-arranged for the game with
e. l.. H. S. at Auburn on Saturday,
as he is not at all satisfied with the
way the team has been showing up
this season Hill being injured, it is his
intention to use Merrill as catcher
Cushing or Soule as pitcher, and
Hutchins at first base in place OF
Wakefield. Other changes may be
made, as the coach intends to get more
action than has so far been shown
He stated that the losing of the last
two games was the result of needless
and inexcusable errors, and that from
now on the playing must tighten up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11
FLAGS IN APPAREL
Prohibited in Order from De-
partment of Justice

Pittsburgh. May 10.-Manufacture
and sale of collars, handkerchiefs,
stockings and other wearing apparel
in which reproductions of the Ameri-
can flag are woven or stamped, is
prohibited in an order issued by John
r. Dillon, special agent of the Depart
ment of Justice. Use of the flag in this
way to promote sales is not permis-
sible according to Mr.. Dillon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11
LAWYERS MEET
Kennebec Bar Assn at
Augusta
Certain Matters of Practice and
Fees Discussed

An important and interesting meeting
of the Kennebec Bar Association was
held at the Augusta House yesterday aft
ernoon. Hon. Leroy T. Carleton OF Win
throp, president of the association, pre-
sided. The following named attorneys
were present: L. T. Carleton, Charles. l..
Andrews, Fred w. Clair, H. L. Hunton.
Emery o. Beane. Samuel Titcomb, J. A.
Latorneau, F. J. c. Little. F. G. Earring
ton, Norman L. Bassett w. II. Fisher,
F. l.. Dutton, w. NJ. Sanborn. Thomas
Leigh, George w. Field. Sanford l.. Fogg.
B. F. Maher. NJ. E. Sawtelle. r. A. Cony.
Charles w. Jones, ]. l.. Boyle, E. H. Max
cy. O. B. Clason. Carl c. Jones. John B.
Madore. Leroy l.. Hight. NJ. S. Holway,
G. T. Stevens, r. W. Leighton and H. E.
Foster
A pleasant luncheon began at I o'clock
end with the coffee and cigars the busi-
ness of the meeting was taken up. There
vas full discussion of certain matters
of practice and fees, that was participant
ed in by nearly all present. There were
eff rts in the way of argument that would
have moved any jury to instant submits
SIGN. but these warriors, used to warfare,
met drive with counter-drive in the dense
smoke of the conflict and emerged after
some hours of struggle with the best Of
good-humor and in general agreement.
The association showed conclusively
that it possesses vitality and an abound
| ing good-fellowship. Among other mat
tiers determined upon was dinner to be
held at Waterville at the beginning Of the
June term. and the committee selected tc
arrange for it is made up of the presi-
dent, ex-officio, with Messrs. Clair and
Perkins of Waterville, Bassett Of Augusta
| and Beane of Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

Carl Hutchins Of this city. who grad
uated from Cony High school in the
class of 1918, and Is now a student at
Pennsylvania Technical School, ex-
poets to go to France soon with hos
pital unit from the school. A large
number of the Penn. Tech. students
have already been sent to the war zone,
and other units are now being formed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

Because of mishap which befell
Train II, the Pullman going east from
Augusta at 10 a. NJ. on its trip
Thursday morning. between Augusta
and Waterville it became necessary to
send the Pullman No. 127 which
goes east from Augusta at 3.15 A. NJ,
and Pullman No. 8, which goes west
from Augusta at 3.04 A. M. around by
the back route. Train A. the 6.3S morn
ing train from Waterville. was about
20 minutes late on account of the ac-
cident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

Hon. Charles S. Hichborn of this
city. who has been appointed by the
government to supervise the placing Of
government bonds in this vicinity, left
on the 407 express Thursday afternoon
for Boston for the purpose of holding
a conference with the Federal Loan
Board. He will appoint committee to
serve with him Immediately after his
return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

The passing away of Peter Murphy
of this city recalls numerous
incidents relative to his loyal
and faithful employment in the SER
vice of the late Ira D. Sturgis and of
the Augusta Lumber Co. Mr.. Murphy
was the dimension log cutter in the
companys mill and averaged to cut
100000 feet year for 20 years
amounting to rather more than $780,
900. 900 feet in all
MI. Murphy came to this city from
ST. Johr, n. p. He was always inter-
ested in ihe interests of his employers
Mr.. Murphy always set good, moral
example of life. his own domestic af-
fairs were nicely managed and one of
his employers declared him one of the
most honest. truthful and consci en-
tious men ever in his employ. His
passing to better land brings
to an earthly end a career of useful
ness and | since rely regret the loss of
a man of his type. one Of the good,
honest Americans who have fought
for and formed the backbone of the
United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

The Lotus Club of the Penney Me-
mortal church met Thursday night and
elected the following officers for the
next four months: Pres, Frances V.
Lishness: V. p, Edris Folsom; Sec,
Dora Patterson; Asst. Sec, Leota Frain;
treasurer, Grace Phillips 1t is plan
ned to install these officers Tuesday
evening. May 18th. Every member is
urged to be present at % Oak street
on that occasion at Is minutes before Z
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

The Augusta postoffice has been ad-
vised that the first unlimited dispatch
of mails to interior points in Alaska
will leave Seattle, Washington. on
June 5, 1917. Persons desiring to send
other than first-class mail may dis
patch the same from now until some
date in August to be later announced.
After that date it is impossible to for
ward mail to many interior offices in
Alaska
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11
Dental Work
Why not ettend to your Teeth?

Highest authorities now place the
cause of many diseases to the i'm
proper condition of peoples mouths,
among which are rheumatism,
Bright's Disease. Dyspepsia, Tonsilitis,
Neuralgia, Diabetes, etc. etc.
These troubles can often be traced
TO Decayed Teeth. Recession of the
Gums and absorption of the bony sup
port Of the teeth, abscessed roots and a
constant pus condition around the
necks OF the teeth.
! am prepared to undertake all
branches of Dentistry and at prices
that now mako It possible for you to
have the work done
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

Arnold Taber. son of Mr. and Mrs.
w. P. Taber Of Hospital road, left
yesterday afternoon for Bath. where
he has accepted position with the
Texas Co. Young Taber is a graduate
Of Cony high school and Of the Shaw
Business College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

Edwin H. Blanchard of Bowdoin Col
lege arrived in this city on Thursday,
on a visit to relatives and friends, pre-
vious to departing for Plattsburg to-
day. He was in uniform. and made a
very trim-looking young soldier. He
graduated from Cony High school in
1913
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

The second class in First Aid under
DR.. Bradbury will continue it's studies
with DR.. G. A. Coombs as instructor.
Will members meet on Thursday eve
ming promptly at 7.30, at the usual
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

The many friends in this city of Miss
Lottie Harrington will be pleased to
learn that she is improving. although
as yet unable to leave the Augusta Cen
eral hospital. to which she returned,
following a relapse. 1t is not expected.
however, that she will return to her
teaching this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

the parade of Tuesday, May s, was the
case of Mrs. Emma Haskell of Willow
street. who with her four sons and
one daughter were among the march,
ers, thus showing their loyalty to I'm
Gle Sam and the Stars and Stripes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

The crew Of the Boyd G. Harvey mill
have stopped saving cedar, and are
waiting for the spring drive to come
down. The S. D. Warren mill is having
difficulty in securing cars in which to
ship it's product at present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

The Maher-White block on the east side
of Water street, built about four years
ago for the bowling alley business. has
been sold by the E. L. Newbert Agency
to Augusta parties. The bowling alleys
which occupy two floors will be put in
first class condition, the building gener-
ally renovated and the alleys will be
opened in short time under new man.
agement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

w. c. West of Wade street lost his
new mich COW Thursday afternoon.
His born door is unlocked all the time
and Mr.. West has reason to believe
that the COW was stolen. 1t was dark
when the owner returned and he could
find no clews as to the disappearance.
She was a 2-year-old and a grade Jer-
sew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11
DEVICE lessons
"GUN" DEAFNESS

Chicago. May 1o-A device to re-
duce to the minimum deafness caused
by the detonations of heavy guns. has
been invented by Prof. Ebert Michael
son of the University Of Chicago,
winner OF the Nobel Physics prize.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

An important meeting of the Angus
ia Suffrage League is scheduled for
next Monday afternoon from 2 to 4
o'clock. Several matters of Importance
are to come before the members and
a full attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

The Women's Christian Temperance
Union has accepted an invitation to
attend the Green street Methodist
church next Sunday morning when
Mothers Day will be observed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

Among the Thursday callers in this
city was Miss Alice Ross OF Bangor,
who visited friends in town during the
forenoon. and left for Portland on the
early afternoon train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11
1.-THE Rosary" Today

In Westchester, n. Y, the sweet
story of THE Rosary" is placed. and
the four acts tell the story Of a won
der year. Miss klark has a dual role
in the parts of Alice and Vera, twin
sisters. This afternoon and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11
Peter Murphy

Peter Murphy, an old and we'll
known resident of Augusta. passed
away Thursday morning at the home
of his son, James Murphy. s Prospect
street. Mr.. Murphy was 80 years of
age and the immediate relatives are
three sons and one daughter. Funer-
al services will be held at 9 o'clock
Saturday morning at St. Mary's
church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

Land Agent Forrest Colby left on
Thursday noon for his home In Blng-
ham, where he will pass the week.
end with his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

Anyone wishing to knit for the
american Red Cross, please notify
Mrs. Arthur PARROT, SO Winthrop
street. Tel 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

get at them. The peas would be long
er in coming up but they wouio DC
safe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

Cloutier's Exclusive Millinery, Isl
Water street, makes a two day sale Of
$3.50 10 $3.50 hats at SO cents. See
advt-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

among the business callers in this city
on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

Special Exhibition Of Direct Color
photography and Hand Colored
Photographs. May 9. 10, II and H. The
Reynolds Studio, Gardiner, Maine.
Open Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

Miss Mae H. Toye has returned 10
her home at Portland, after VISIT 10
Mrs. r. G. Lynn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

Mrs. P. N. Hill and daughter OF
Richmond are at Ill State street fol
a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

Among the Thursday business callers
in this city was John Wilcox Of Wind
sor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11
Friday May II, 1917
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Old folks dance at Manchester Grange
hall tonight.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11
LOCAL NOTICE

Bran Bread is a quality product.
may11-12
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11

Fresh caught mackerel at VIM
Young's-tel. 14S. Note list in advt.-
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone 1885

Cards Of thanks. obituary notices. res
olutions of respect, ETC.. will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than Is cents.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the ONCE Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-11
Pierce Weber
Company

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