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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL
BUILDING-ITS COST AND
EFFECT ON THE TAX RATE

AS the day on which Gardiner resi-
dents are to vote on the High school
question. April 3. approaches, interest
appears to increase. There are three
questions regarding the same that are
frequently asked. They are, How much
will its cost increase the tax rate"
What kind of a building is proposed?'
What will 1t cost the city when ready
for user The citizens committee an
swer as follows
The increase in the tax rate will de-
pend upon the time and manner of pay
ment adopted. The city council aims
TO make these as favorable as possible
for the tax payer. Twenty-year serial
bonds are being considered-$20o0 to
be retired each year for the first 10
years and $4,000 yearly, for. the last 10
years. The total annual cost to the
city by this method for the 90 years
required to make payment In fulD will
average $3.50 On the basis Of the val
uation for 1915. which was $3,720,s3S
such annual payment will require an in.
crease Of less than one mill in the tax
rate The increase in taxes will av-
erage less than one dollar per year
for each years $1,000 worth of property
taxed. -
, The proposed building will be about
115 1870 feet over all; two stories in
height. with walls OF brick trimmed with
artificial stone. The interior will be
Of slow burning material with fire proof
statrways. It's normal capacity will be
ESQ pupils with a maximum Of BIS.
(Total enrolment this year 24S) 1t is
SO designed that two wings may be
added as needed. each accommodating
30 pupils. making the total capacity
475. A special feature (provided in all
modern buildings) is on assembly hall
with a seating capacity of 50o-375 on
the main floor and 125 In the bacony.
This will be Of great value for daily
general sessions of tho school, for grad
uating exercises and other public edu-
cational events. The building will pro-
vide accommodations for the depart
ments of domestic science and manual
training.
The entire cost to the city Of the lot
and building ready for use Is to be $780,
ooo Tho balance, $4,000 has been
raised by private subscription and it's
payment in full is guaranteed by the
citizens committee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
AMERICAN EXPRESS DOES
BIG SHIPPING BUSINESS

Monday was about the largest day
that the American Express Co! has
done in the city for long time, the
total receipts for the day being in ex-
cess Of $1,000 at the Maine Central sta :
ton. One of the largest items of the
day was a matter of $3.50 on a niece
of machinery from this city to Califor-
MA. The machinery weighed 400
pounds and Is about the heaviest sin.
gle shipment that has ever been sent
out by the express company from this
city. the machine was consigned to
parties In San Francisco and it IL un-
derstood that it has got to take right
or way over other articles of express
IN order to reach it's destination
promptly, as considerable depends up.
on its arrival there on time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
GARDINER RED CROSS
DRESSINGS CLASSES

Red Cross dressings classes are an
nounced by the Gardiner Red Cross Chap
ter to begin probably the week Of Apri
3 In Christ church parish house. 1t is
desired that women from all parts Of the
city attend these classes to learn the
proper way of making dressings for oul
army and navy as approved by the Unit
ed States government.
A Red Cross nurse will be present &c
instruct the classes consisting Of from
II to Is women each. Eight lessons OF
three hours each held on alternate days
cover the course. At the conclusion OF
the eight lessons diplomas will be giver
showing the pupils efficiency. The cost
Of the lessons will be 50 for the course
1t is not necessary to be members of the
Red Cross Chapter in order to join the
classes. Will those wishing to avail
themselves Of this course kindly send
their names before Friday March 80
to either Miss Annie T. Bailey or Mrs
Charles II. Gray?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
Careless Young Lady Nearly
Run Down by Train

Just how careless anyone can be was
illustrated Monday afternoon when a
girl. who was walking down toward
College avenue from the Maine Central
station, came very near being struck
by Train No. II as 1t came into the
station. The girl had just come in on
the Skowhegan train and was on her
way down town, when she started to
walk around a puddle of water In the
sidewalk there and went close along
side of the track so close that she was
directly in front of the engine. The
train was coming up the grade at a
good clip with bell ringing and the ex-
haust of the engine making consider
able noise as 1t labored up the grade
but she evidently did not hear it, and
it was only the short sharp blasts of
the engine whistle that saved her and
sent her quickly away from the track
to safety. 1t was about the closest
shave that has been witnessed at the
station for a long time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

A report that dynamite had peen
found near the plants of the Reyes FL
bro Co. and the Lombard Manufactur-
ing Co. was current on the street Mon
day morning and a large number OF
stories were about the streets during
the day. A careful investigation show
ed that bundle containing five sticks
of dynamite bound together with a
fuse and having a cap had been found
on the railway tracks back Of the
Keyes Fibre plant. The find was made
by some boys and the dangerous ex-
rlosiye was turned over to Frank Ma
deau of Fairfield, who took care of it.
All sorts of stories were current on
the street during the day. one being
that it was found near the Lombard
plant and that the fuse showed evil
dence of having been lighted, another
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
FAIRFIELD

Mrs. Clara +. Gibson entertaI,S
the members OF the Deal Club ven
pleasantly Monday afternoon at hs
home on Newhall street.
The regular afternoon paper N,
read by the hostess, the subject bsls1
THE Pentecost OF Calamity" follow.
ing which was the regular club di,.
cussions.
Mrs. Elvin Berry is seriously N n
her home on Spaulding avenue.
William Flood. who has been On.
Iployed at China. has returned TO In
home on Upper Main street.
Paul Woodwork, who is attenthr
Bowdoin College. IL the guest Of M
parents on High street.
Mrs. George Preble OF Oakland pan.
ed Monday with her daughter. Nn
William Crawford.
II. II. Brazzell passed Monday 4
Madison.
Miss Eleanor Davis left Monday W
a few days visit with friends at Pin
field.
The Clionea Club will be entertai,s
Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. H.
Jewell at her home on Western ave
nue..
Mrs. Gale Pollard will entertain
few OF her friends 10 a covered luna
this noon at her home on Kelley stree
Leon Littlefield has entered the en-.
ploy OF the American Wooden Co,
Mrs. Lincoln Reed. who Is at N
Sisters hospital at WServille. vs
able to set UP Monday.
Mrs. Walter T. Daub and daughw
Mary. who have been visiting AZ m
homo OF Mrs. Daub's father, T. 4
Lawrence. for the past several dan
have returned to their home at Me-
York.
Louisa. the oldest daughter OF VI
and Mrs. o. A. Leonard. is Ill at Ne
home on Lawrence avenue with OIL
measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Champine on
rejoicing over the birth Of a s-pcur.
son. born Saturday.
Miss Ruth Park Is III at her home q
High street with the measles.
Mrs. Merlin Joy OF Hebron II N
guest Of her parents at Fairfield Ca
ter.
Mrs. A. f. Written Is confined 10 M|
home on Winchester street by Times
Miss Mertie Hodgkins Is confined
her home at Shawmut by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

On account Of the district meeting
held by Sanborn Lodge of Hailowsli,
Gardiner Lodge will open its meeting
on Thursday at 6 O'Clock sharp. A spec
ial car will leave Depot square at 6:3e
j. NJ SO as to accommodate all the
brothers who desire to go, An orches-
ira of 10 pieces will go to furnish mus
ic. Supper will be served by Sanborn
Lodge from to 1880 o'clock and very
enjoyable time is anticipated. Rich
mond Lodge will work the first degree
at the meeting. All brothers are earn
estly requested to attend on Thursday
night, March 90 Gardiner Lodge should
be well represented at this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
WALDOBORO

NORTH-D. 0. Stahl went to Wal
doboro Friday after load of grain.
Messrs. G. B. Walter and Lewis Win
chenbach drove to Waldoboro Friday
Cecil Newbert has just received a
carload of fertilizer for his spring trade
A class meeting is being held at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Walter
every Friday evening.
Henry Sukeforth of Stickney's Cor
ner called on Isaac Overlook Saturday
afternoon.
Herbert Weeks Of Jefferson was q
guest of Mr.. ard Mrs. D. O. Stahl
Thursday noon.
Mr., and Mrs. E. L. Miller went to
Washington Wednesday to visit their
daughter, Mrs. Leland Johnston.
Mrs. A. II. Newbert and son Earl
made a business trip to Rockland on
Wednesday.
Miss Lulu Mank Of the east part of
the town was a guest OF Mrs. Madge
Stahl Wednesday.
Messrs Alfred and Willis Keen and
Charlie Hughes are working at the
portable mill in Weavertown.
Messrs. Pearl Whitehouse and Ar
thur Peaslee drove to Jefferson Friday
afternoon on business.
G. B. Walter made business trip
to West Washington Thursday and was
a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rivers
The Ladies' Aid met Wednesday af-
ternoon with Mrs. John Gibson and
some "a members were present and
Mrs. Harry Ames was admitted as a
new member.
r M stahI made a business trip to
South Warren Wednesday and was a
.,est AZ the home Of Alvin Studley.
Mrs. Elizabeth Newbert Of Mountain
VIZ, EARN, was a guest of Miss Carrie
waiter Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
APPLES, ORANGES
|. FIGS and PRUNES
ARE THE FOUR FRUITS USED IN
MAKING "FRUIT-A-T|VES"

"FRUIT-A-T IvES" is the only med
icine in the world that is made from
the juices of fresh ripe fruits. Thus,
it is manifestly unfair to say, i won't
take Fruit-a-tives because have tried
other remedies and they did me- no
good" On the other hand, the fact
that Fruit tives" is entirely differ
ent from any other preparation in the
world is just why you should give it
a fair trial. in any trouble Of the
Stomach Liver, Bowels. Kidneys or
Skin. Fruit -tives," is composed of
the active principle of fruit and the
greatest nerve tonic ever discovered.
SOC. box, for s2,50, trial size. Csc.
At all dealers or sent by Fruit tives
Limited. Ogdensburg. N. Y.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

The regular drill Of Company IL will
be held Tuesday evening at the armory
and it is the wish Of Captain Murray that
as many Of the local citizens as are In
terested In the company be present and
watch the boys at their work. He is do
ing all possible to arouse interest In the
organization that in numbers and per-
sonnet it shall be the equal II not the
superior of any company In the militia
The members Of the company are taking
q great interest In the work and are CO.
operating with the captain. who IL very
popular with them. in doing all possible
to bring the company UP to the highest
standard Company II may be called out
any time and the boys are ready for the
call and will do their part for the glory
and honor of the nation and the city they
represent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

Such a flag should be bourh, hv \
contributors Of many people rather ~
the large gifts OF the few. To mi. ~
no contribution Of more than a dOll,, !
asked for or will be received Will. ~
pennies Of the children will be acc.r,.
and 1t Is hoped that every man. W..
and child in the city viii con,r,hn,I
something so that II viii be In ever "
spect a Waterville nag.
Contributions may be sent to IN. TT,
teryille Sentinel. the waterville oso. !,
the kennebec Journal or r. L. Er,,n
the Erwin Clothing Co, and they will |.
acknowledged in both the Sentinel ~
Journal. When sufficient is pledged !,
purchase the flag no more will be aee.,
ed. Let everyone have a hand. ri
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
Break at South Gardiner

William Seymour of the Marston road
and George Robbins of Summer street
were arraigned in the municipal court
Monday afternoon charged with break
ing and entering the store Of A. B
Crossman, South Gardiner. The break
was done sometime Sunday night or
early Monday morning. Deputy Sher'
IN Robinson soon had the men rounded
up with such evidence that they decided
to plead guilty. Recorder Clason held
them in bonds of $500 for their appear
ance before the Grand Jury in April
They were taken to Augusta by the dep
uty, meanwhile a message was received
from a post Office and some of the funds
were taken. Most Of the stolen articles
were recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
Finding Bundle Of Dynamite
Starts Many Ugly RumorS

that it was ON one of the rails Of the
Waterville & Fairfield Electric Rail-
way and that only the vigilence of the
motorman prevented the car FTom be-
ing blown to atoms. Other stories
equally as ugly were current. but the
fact seems to be as stated above. How
the explosive got there. or for what
purpose it had been planned to use IT
no one seemed to be able to exactly
determine, although 1t was said that II
undoubtedly came from the store OF
dynamite which had been used In the
railroad operations between this city
and Clinton. The finding Of the explos-
i've and the stories Of suspicious
strangers who have been about the city
for the past few days has made num-
her Of people particularly nervous and
it is probable that additional guards
will be put on in a number of places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
Owners Of Plants Thought
Considering Extra Gua,s

Romors flew thick and fast abou, i.
city Monday Of additional guards hs.,
placed on various plans about tn. n,
but they could not be substantisted 4,
many instances it is felt that the ma,
ter is under consideration, but the Gun.
ers and managers OF the plans do \,
wish to place the guards until they n.
certain they are needed. Among man,
people In the city as yet there does ,r
seem TO be feeling that Watervills vB
know much about the war when II com.
and that they have little TO fear ic,
spy activities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
THOROUGHLY RELIABLE
KIDNEY MEDICINE

Ever since have been in the drug
business, which Is about thirteen
years. have been handling and sell
Ing DIR. Kilmers Swamp Root. and SO
far as l know it gives perfect salts
faction. never hear any complaints.
Swamp Root Is a thoroughly reliable
remedy: made upon honor. and I
take pleasure in recommending it to
my customers.
Very truly yours.
HARRY q. DAVIS. Druggist.
June IL, 1916. Dover. N. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
MILITIA BOYS ARRANGING
AFFAIRS FOR DEPARTURE

The boys of the militia company ex-
pect to be called OUT any day now and
are busy arranging their private affairs
so as to be ready to go when the call
comes. So far as Is known 1t will be
only a matter of q few hours to get to-
gether practically the entire strength
Of Company II and there Is every pros
pect that there will be a large enlist
ment when the call for duty comes
There seems to be a feeling in the city
that If the company is called out this
time it will see some real fighting and
that 1t is going to be much more serious
business than ever before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
RroWn-Pendieton

Miss Louise M. Pendleton and Mer-
rills p. Brown, both of Lincolnville
Me-, We're quietly married at O'Clock
Monday evening at the home of the Of
ficiating clergyman, Rev. E. w. Web
Der, the single ring service being used
The couple were attended by Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel Chase of Augusta
Charles Chase of Chelsea, Miss. Bea-
trice Brown of Lincolnville and Mrs
George Getchell of Augusta also wit
messed the ceremony. After short
stay in Augusta the happy couple will
return to Lincolnville where they will
make their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
MANY FLAGS DISPLAYED
FOLLOWING MAYORS WISH

There was a very general complying
with the proclamation of Mayor Meader
that the citizens Of the city display their
flags on house and store and on Main
street in particular a great many of
the stores and offices had flags flying.
They were continually added to during
the day and number who did not have
them out said that they intended TO In a
short time, so that 1t is probable the
street will be lined with flags. Through
the residential districts there was also
a general display of flags and there is
no doubt but what the number there will
also increase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
WINTHROP

A Rube dance will be held at WI
throp Grange hall Tuesday eveaih
March q. Dancing will commence o.
o'clock with RUDE costumes,
frankie Jackson of South Bethlehem
Pa. who came here to attend the w
neral Of Miss Lura Stanley on Monds
was a brief visitor OF his sister. Mr'
c. w. Taggart, Mr., Jackson left Moh
day afternoon, accompanied as far q
Portland by Mrs. Taggart,
Ned NJ. Penniman OF South Bsthis
hem. Pa, who was In this section o.
business, was dinner guest or h
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. fennima'
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
STREET DEPARTMENT
PUTS IN A BUSY DAY

Street Commissioner Marshall had a
crew Of men at work on Main street Mon
day cleaning up the mud and filth that
has accumulated on the street during
the winter. The street was gone ove-
with the street sweeper and then tho
art was taken up into carts and hauled
away This will clean the ice on the we.,
s'oe OF the street and will help in the
mehins OF II as the sun can get at i,
petter The street also looks a great d..,
better cleaned up as It is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

Arrangements for the Gardiner Board
of Trade banquet at the Coliseum on the
evening of March Is, at which the Cow
ernor and other distinguished men are to
be guests. are approaching satisfactory
completion. The menu is expected to he
particularly satisfactory, and with the
decorations, music and after-dinner
speeches cannot fail to make most en-.
joyable occasion to the 200 to which the
number of covers Is limited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

A largely attended and very pleasant
party was held at the Country Cluo
Monday afternoon, two special cars
taking the members and friends TO the
club and bringing them home. Auction
whist was enjoyed and refreshments
were served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

Albert Murray, who was arrested by
Marshal Finnemore's men on Sunday
on a charge OF larceny from man by
the name OF Butler was before the
court Monday morning and after hear
ing the testimony In the case RECORDER
Plumstead, before whom the case was
tried imposed sentence OF 90 days In
jail. Before delivering sentence the
recorder took occasion TO deliver lee
ture on the attempt of people to settle
cases of this nature out of court he
declared that 1t was compounding a
felony and that anyone doing it was
liable to fine and Imprisonment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

Trinity Commandery, Knights Tenn
plar of Augusta, will attend services
Easter. in Hallowell. Rev. Sir Edward
w. Weber will deliver the sermon.
The service will be held in the Meth
odst Episcopal church at p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
Advertised Letters

Letters advertised at Gardiner for
week ending March "a. 1917;
Wemen-Trote, Miss NJ. E.; Hill, Mrs.
Alice NJ: Manson, Mrs. Bessie; Stew
art, Miss Katharine L.; Trask, Mrs.
Alonzo: Warde, Mrs. Merle.
Men-Glark, Bert L.. Clifford Gram
berry Co.. Howard, Harold; Ledwig,
Wilfred: Sherburn, George r.; Spen-
Ger, M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. s. S. Aldrich of this city
are in receipt of a postal from their
daughter Mrs. A. 3. Perkins, who with
her husband and William Bodwell of this
city are passing tho winter at st. Pc
tersburg, Fla, which states that the
party is quite proud of Mr.. Bodwell as
fisherman. he having recently gone deep
sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico with
Frank Clough former Hallowell boy.
and others, all of whom were seasick
with the exception of Mr.. Bodweli. two
fine fish were secured by Mr.. Bodwell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

The Gardiner Branch of the Associa-
ton Opposed to Suffrage for Women held
a very enthusiastic meeting Monday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. Charles H,
Gray. Brunswick avenue. At this meet
ing $153 was raised as campaign fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

The Winthrop and Hallowell schoo
boards met in joint session at the Au-
gusta House Monday. Z. A. Bailey o
Winthrop was elected president anC
Rev. Z. w, Weber of Haliowell. sec
rotary. The meeting was then adjourn.
ed for one week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
ADJUSTMENTS

HoIbrook BIinn and Mrs. Vernon
Castle Today at johnson Opera
House
The great World feature. 1.-THE Weak
ness of Man." with the great screen fav-
orite. HolbrHok Blinn, funny Pieto-
graph and Mrs. Vernon Castle i'll Pa
tria" is the bill at Johnson Opera
House today. Helen Holmes and Mar
guerite Clark on Wednesday and Thurs
day in big features. The fearless Helen
will start the serial. "A Lass of the
Lumberlands" when vote will be given
with every 10-cent ticket. The prizes
are SEQ, SO and s. in gold. Save the
votes. they will do some person a lot
of good. Read the Fashion Show notes
tomorrow as this big attraction is
booked for the Coliseum on Thursday
next-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
LOCAL NOTICE

II you have a good head. clean your
hat We clean ladies' and gentlemen's
hats of all kinds to look like new. We
also dye ladies' hats all colors. Sat
isfaction guaranteed. For information
call Gardiner 1856. Condos g. Paripo.
mar26d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27
Letter to
DR.. KilMeF d Co.
BtnGhamton. n. Y.

Prove What Swamp. Root Will Do For
You
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co..
Binghamton. N. Y, for = sample size
will also receive Q booklet Of valuable
information. telling about the kidneys
and bladder. when writing, be sure and
mention the Augusta Daily Kennebec
lar size bottles for sale at all drug
Otoree.-AdvH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

Hamit Machain, the Albanian VINO
was held on the compound larceny
charge, was sent to Jail Monday as ne
was unable to obtain the $1,000 pall
which was demanded by the court, lie
had almost money enough OF MS own
to meet the demand but seemed I'M
able to get anyone else to go on the
bail with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

The s-year-old son Of Freeman Pet
ers of Plummer street was taken to
the Augusta General hospital Monday
forenoon suffering from wound in the
abdomen, received from .22-caliber
rife which he was handling A local
PHYSICIAN was summoned and ordered
his removal to the hospital. The wound
is not considered to be Of dangerous
nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-27

The women's prayer meeting of the
First Baptist church will be held at the
home of Mrs. Howard Morse on West
ern avenue at o'clock Tuesdayafter-
noon