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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06
VASSALBORO

NORTH-The Kennebec Valley Fed
Grafton Of Epworth Leagues will meet
next Monday night at the East Vas
salboro Methodist church.
The Red Cross Society held theft
party, sale and entertainment in Cit
liens hall instead Of on Agent Nc
Dougalls lawn, because of the storm
last Wednesday afternoon and eve
ming. A good sum was realized
Miss Hattie Canham has secured a
position in the Vinalhaven High
school the coming year.
The East Vassalboro Methodist
Sunday school held their annual pic
mic at, Randalls Point, Weber pond,
last Wednesday. Everybody had a
good time.
Herbert Main has gone to his home
in Stoneham, Mass, for a few DAYS.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Lord and fam
lily have gone to Ocean Point for a
two weeks vacation,
Miss Edna Reed, formerly A teach
er in Rockland is to teach in Water
willie.
Mrs. Patrick O'Reilly is in the hos
pital at Portland for treatment and
is doing we'll
Services were resumed a. 49,
churches Sunday, Sent. 2
Mr.. and Mrs. Holman and young
daughter passed Sunday with their
mother. Mrs. z. Homan returning n
Bangor Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06
Augusta Country Club

The qualifying round for the champion
ship Of the Augusta Country Club will be
played Saturday afternoon, Sept. s. The
first eight low scores will qualify for the
championship and will continue in match
play each Saturday. The second eight
scores will qualify for the Class B cham
ponship and will continue in match play
each Saturday.
Mrs. John Hall has donated a hand
some cup for the championship. The win.
ner will have his name inscribed on it and
keep t for one year The cup must be
won three times for possession. There will
also be cups for the runner-up and the
winner OF the second eight. This is for
members only and should bring out a
large field of golfers and the links are In
wonderful shape after the Labor day
tournament
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06
Penney Memorial Church Notices

During the vacation season some
needed repairsThave been made on the
church tower and the interior of the
entire church has been thoroughly rem
ovated. A concrete walk has been laid
from the church to the parsonage. The
entire property is now in first class
condition.
At the morning service next Sunday.
Pastor William r. Wood will have for
the theme Of his sermon a curious mas
sage from the book Of Job: "My Sig
nature. He will give some interest
ing facts concerning the origin of sig
natures and will point out three places
where he would have all his people put
their signature.
The church school will convene AZ
n.45 o'clock. It is expected that all
ofhcers, teachers and pupils will be on
hand.
The Christian Endeavor Society
numbers about 30 enthusiastic yo,,ng
people, They will open the season
with a devotional meeting in their
room at 645 P. NJ.
At $50 there will be a home coming
service in the lecture room to which
everybody is invited
The 10th anniversary Of the dedica-
ton of the church will be observed
Sunday morning. Sept IS. with a SER
mon by the Rev. Ashmun r. salley.
d. D., of Lewiston. DR.. Salley preach
ed the sermon when the church was
dedicated 10 years ago.
The month Of September will be
largely devoted to the task of organ
izing and setting up the work Of the
church for the ensuing season. A
great rally to include the church and
parish and all organizations which
center here is planned for the first
Sunday in October. This church aims
to serve the people Of Augusta and
through them as army others as pos
Sible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

glass. silver furniture and embroidery
work. and Battenberg
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mrs. Deborah Mclaughlin of Washing
ton. D. c., Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Foley of
Waterville, Miss Lois kilby of Lewiston
and John Murray of Boston.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Es-
tella NJ. Parker of this city and has held
the position of housekeeper at the Au-
gusta House. Mr., Murray is a swell
known Augusta young man and is fore
man Of the machine shop at the Edwards
mill.
On their return from two weeks we'd
ding trip Mr. and Mrs. Murray will reside
at the home of the grooms mother on
Crosby street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06
Libby Bruce

At the South Parish Congrega tionaI
rarsonage on Monday evening Sept. 3
at o'clock Fred W. Libby and Mrs.
Meldind l. Bruce both of Augusta were
United in marriage by Rev. Clayton
D. Boothby. The single ring service
was used. Mr.. and Mrs. Lib, VIII
make their future home on Middle
street Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

leading 70 the cottages have been re-
moved both sides Of the road have
been fenced in and a COW walk has
been built under the road. this work
being done by the people on the Point.
West Shore
Mr. and Mrs. Carl ]. Tolman. who
for the past three seasons have occu.
pied the Kilbreth cottage, are pass
ing this summer at Narrow pond. Mr..
Tolman holds the position Of director
Of music at Coker College, S. c.
Miss Frostine Marston Of Bath has
been visiting Miss Dorothea Marston.
Bishop Frank Bristol Of Chat
tanooga, Tenn, has returned to his
home. after passing the summer with
his son, Levett D. Bristol, and Mrs.
Bristol.
Camp Yukon for boys. directed by
Frank Smith Of New York, broke up
Tuesday after very successful sum-
mer.
Roy Pearce and family of HalloweIl
have closed up their cottage for the
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Little Jolicoeur Laurier, who lives at
Morton place with his parents. cut his
finger quite badly Wednesday and was
taken to the Augusta General hospital
where it was found necessary to am
putate the member.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

The remains Of the late Mrs De-
borah Rogers Fuller, who passed away
Monday at Newton Center, Mass We're
laid TO rest Wednesday afternoon in
the Forest Grove cemetery. Rev. H.
f.. Dunnack officiated at the brief SER
vices at the grave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Word has been received from the
management OF the Maine Central
Railroad that the quarantine restric-
tions. requiring vaccination. against
the State OF Maine on passengers en-
tering Canada. have been removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Allen, Mrs
Fond and Mr.. Stratton all from Dex-
ter motored to Augusta Friday after
noon and were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Adelbert Sands and family over Sun
day,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

All those wishing suffrage posters for
their windows or suffrage buttons can
have them free Of charge By calling at
Mrs. F. H. Boardmans. Riverside Drive
Miss Mabel Conner of Elm street, or Mrs
w. r. Pattangall. Green street. 1t is
hoped that all those favoring the cause
will have their posters before Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Stanley H. Croker of the L. S. Ma
val Hospital Corps, who has been on
a short furlough at his home in this
city. returned to Columbia University
on the 4o5 Express Monday alter
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Mrs. William Cole with two chill
dren. who live on Maple street, are at
Windsor. Mrs Coles old home, where
they plan to pass the week. Mr.. Cole
vas there over Labor Day with his
family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Mr.. Hunt of Pittsfeld, formerly en-
eaced as chaffeur for local people put
who now lives at Pittsfeld, was call
or Wednesday, on his return from a
business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Several Augusta ladies will take part
in the Silver Gray medal contest which
VIII be held in the Baptist church in Hal
lowell Thursday evening at 730. There
will also be several of our young ladies
IN the singing contest This meeting is
in the interest of equal suffrage. Every
one invited. Admission free
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Mr. and Mrs. Cony Weston, 1o3 Win
throp street. left Wednesday on sew
eral days automobile trip. They VIII
Doubtless visit at Bangor Rockiand and
ether towns before their return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

The following patients received
throat treatment at the Augusta Cen
eral hospital Wednesday: Alton Steele
of Richmond. Orville Tanner of Au-
susta; Kenneth Choate of North
Whitefield; Marguerite Drimingion Of
North Whitefeld and Efie MAY OF
Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Stanley Morton of Weston, Mass.
with his wife and two children. are
visiting his parents. Col and Mrs. c.
r. Morton. at his old home, II Win
throp street. Mr.. Morton is one of
the Augusta boys who has made good
in the business community of Bos-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Robert Davis Of Portland is visiting
his aunt. Mrs. Morton on Cedar street
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

A large attendance of Foresters is
desired at the regular meeting of
Court Pine Tree to be held Thursday
evening at +. NJ. in Golden Cross
hall. business of importance is to
come before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin D. Hartshorn
OF 80 Western Avenue. announce the
ergag erent Of their daughter Helen
Elizabeth Quinan Hartshorn to
Charles Earle Washburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Douglass Newman. who has been en-.
ployed as clerk at the Turner q Price
shoe store, has gone TO Five Islands
where with a party Of friends he VIII
enioy vacation before resuming his du-
ties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. McCausland of Fits
field, are being entertained for few
days at tho home Of James Merrill on
School street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Mrs Charles Jones, her son, Harry
Jones and his two children, all of Wal
than. Mass. are at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Rideout, Maple
street. FOR a few days visit, making
the tourney by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Mrs. Elizabeth Mckenzie Of North
Bethel is visting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. A. Trask. who live on the
South Belfast road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

J. Dexter Prown has resumed his
work as clerk al the Turner & swift
store He has been enjoying his va
cation at Togus Pond and at Somer-
,illn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Mrs. verda Halves and Mrs. Per-
kins. both of Weeks Mills were in the
city Wednesday. and passed the day
shopping and visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Mrs Winfred A. Jackson returned
Wednesday afternoon from Bangor,
where she was the guest of her broth
or. H. r. Cony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Leigh and daugh-
ter, Miss Elizabeth. are passing few
days at their cottage at Capitol Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Mrs. H. Chernowsky, % Elm street,
will represent the Hospital Aid as
visitor to the Augusta General hos
pital during the month of September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Judge Stephen s. Lancaster of the
municipal court is at Squirrel Island
for a several days vacation from his
court duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

George S. Jones returned Wednes-
day from Westfleld. Mass. where he
visited his son, Sergt. Earl Jones of
Co. NJ, 103d United States Infantry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Jack Cowie. clerk at the Augusta
House. was Tuesday visitor in Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

The engagement has been announced
OF Bessie Fayvilla Moody of this city ana
Private j. Newell Leonard Of PASSPORT,
now with the 1881 Infantry at westheld,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

The September picnic of the Friend
~ League has been postponed TO Fri.
day, Sept. H. Further notice will be
given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Imperial lodge, Degree of Honor.
will meet Friday with Mrs. Lucy A
laws "aterville- Members take the
O'Clock car. No postponenent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Register Of Probate Ralph W.
Leighton went Wednesday to Mt. Yer
non where he will pass his vacation of
two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

l. Drapkins of Cony street has re-
Gently purchased a bort automobile
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Mrs. NJ. A. Bassett of Brookline,
Mass, is visiting relatives in the Cap
ital city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Native broilers at r. Locke's market.
Also cutting up native hog and max
ing home made sausage.-adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Herrin were
Wednesday in Lewiston attending the
State fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Mrs. W. z. Lord Of Manchester wen
Wednesday to Etna for a visit with Mrs
Estelle Dudley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

There will be no service at Jewett
schoolhouse next Sunday. The pastor
is away on his annual vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Harold Fisher. who has been visiting
Sidney friends. has gone TO Richmond for
a brief visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

L. J. DItton of San Francisco, Cal.
is visiting his mother and sisters,
Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

A daughter. Evanseline May Tay-
Tor. was born, August 2s. to Mr.. and
Mrs. George F. Taylor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Charles Conant Of Portland is the
Guest OF his father, William Conant,
near Coombs Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06
Dutch Boy
Salem
Whitehead

winch is made from the pur-
est pig lead obtainable.
Trimmed with pure linseed oil,
Dutch Boy White Lead makes
paint that costs no more in the
beginning and much less in the
oa1 What's more. the paint stays
good 10 look at. There is no I'm.
slightly and costly cracking or seal
iag It is waterproof, in fact, all
veathcrproof. Any color suitable
forlEside or outside work can be
secured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

THE pigment or body" of
l. iong-wearing house paint
was once pigs-chunky bars
Of metal lead like that shown
above. A chemical process,
known as "corroding,"
changes them into white-leQd.
Upon the purity of the pig
lead depends to a great ex.
tent the purity of the white
lead. Its purity in turn de-.
termlnes the life Of paint.
So don't buy "a pig in a
poke" when in the market
for paint. Specify a white.
lead Of known purity, such as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06

Misses Maude Hersey and Uno Wood
Of Waterville, who have been the
guests of Mrs. F. L. Hersey. have re-
turned to their homes.
Miss Margaret Wing of Waterville is
visiting Mrs. D. J. Rice.
Mr. and Mrs. Schubert, who had
been camping at Island Park. have re-
turned to their home at San Francisco,
Cal.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wallace Of
Cambridge, Mass. are the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Hersey at their
cottage.
Island Park Inn will remain open
until the 18th Of this month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tinker and the
members of their orchestra have re-
turned to their homes, after passing
the summer at the Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-06
Robbins Point

w. Scott Purinton has gone to Bath
on matters of business. Mrs. Purin-
ton will remain at the cottage through
this month.
Mrs. Elizabeth Whipple and children
will return Saturday TO their home at
Dorchester, Mass, after passing the
SUMMER at the Point.
Visitors to the Point are pleased to
find that the gates across the road
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
GOOD PRICES FOR STEERS,

The following sell explanatory letter
and comment thereon are clipped from
the Mansfield Enterprise
SEQ from your paper this week, that
Louisiana steers sold for SIS 40 in the
~ Louis market recently This may
bo a record price for ~ Louis, but We
recently sold 10 the Shreveport Pack.
ing Go. "a |ot of home raised steers for
cents and "a il costs si.eo per Toe
pounds 20 ship 10 ST Louis, we think
aw home market has paid the record
price ]. ". STEWART.
Mr. Stewart III correct for the loss
la weight because of the long shipment
70 say nelhIug ct the freight charges
would be- At least one cent in favor Of
the Shreveport market
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
GOING TO SCHOOL AS A JOE.

School is our job II is the oppor-
tunity that the state, the community,
aud ouT parents oder US that we mas
TT ourselves Ia take our rightfuI places
Ia the world
DO we not receive salaries Are not
oar clothing, board. books aud eight
dollars per month, more than We. as
unframed workers. could earn You
may say we do mol get eight dollars
per moath for attending school. but
We do Take the salaries Of the High
School teachers and janiiof. add them
up aud YOU get three hundred dollars,
Nov divide that among the thirty.foaf
High School pupils and 1t gives you a
little over eight dollars each. So you
see that In a way. We do receive
salaries
A engineer must stiof Is his job
rain or shine, tor that Is shat be- is
being paid for, aud are we not work.
men and veil paid? Is there any OK.
eusn for our Sinking Certainly not.
Since school IL our job We should
not lei social tie interfere With our
work Gould a stenographor, for In.
stance, give her employer as a reason
for not doing hrr work the excuse that
she had gone to party, a dance or a
street FAIR Neither should we give
similar excuses for not preparing our
LESSONS
On families arr sending us TO snhool
for a purpose and Ne should do our
best 10 fulfiil this purpose, As Il iB the
duty Of a soldier To nght for bis coun-
try, the duty of a teacher to lmpart
her knowledge. no IL IL eur duty 80 DO
our best IN school
When We fail to qualify as students
wc simply join the army Of the in.
efficient of those who have failed 10
make good la the business World
A poor student il. in nine eases out
.of ten. merely an apprentice to the
Army of the Unemployed. 30 thu Deere.
licts Of the business World. Ia the
Incompetent
Are you enc OF these
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
90 IT WOW

We clip from the New York lude-
pendent the following strong ~ords on
the woman eaessiea
Wars burdens fail heaviest on
women truism hul none the tess
true. Every var since civilization be
gan has proved it,
The Great War hrs demonstrated
something else. The Women of a Ha
ton are one Of is most valuable assets
not In any sentimental sense, but III
an lutcRs-ls practical one Women
make munitions aud drive motor ears
aud run trains, and TIL the soil that
men may b. released to take the field
their countrymou should make haste
'n break down any darkaFrs barriers
that keep women out ~ their fullest
aud frcest development
I'll would be- an act Of cold, caleulat
iRg wisdom for the men Of America. as
they enter the Great War, to give the
women Of America equal part In the
government al the nation Women
should be- given. here and nov. the
vote, not as a brhe thank God they
need no such Incentive to effort and
sacrifice but M an aid to enlarged
usefulness
Not being so CuCksuro of var for
America as the Independent seoms 10
he. Ne nevertheless agree with its con
illusions that 1t Ia bat bare justice. ia
such event tn give woman a share In
the government Hut as her abilities
are even more signaIly adapted for
peace than they ere fer war a fortloFt
b. should have voice IN the govern
mcut without the coming of war
tn the words OF the independents
caption Jet u be said 70 the just men
IF the nation and sra they um all
JUST "Du II now
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
NOTICE

The ncat examination Of applicants
for teachers certificates viii be held
at 81 Fmucla,illp on March 20 = ~
fghIicl and March - 30 3lteoloredl
The Examination # teachers upon
the books Of the Reading Course sill
be held Saturday March "a lsl7
Attention is called particularly 10 The
recent iaNs enacted upon the cSami
nation of applicants for teachers Ger
tlaeaies No longer are graduates Of
approved Institutions exempted from
all subjects Of examination bus the
Theory and Art Of TsaohlnE Either
they are exempt from an subjects upon
their diplomas of must earn teachers
certificates through examination npch
All subjects Il p CRUNp,
Parish superintendent
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
SPEND MORE FOR PORK
THAN FOR SCHOOLS
Are you enc Of these2

II is not greatly 20 the credit Of the
farmers OF the State that ac as a
people are spending more each year
fof pork aud pork products alone than
Ne spend for all educational purposes
combined says @ T.. Ncsom Superiu,
tcHdont Live Stock Extension Service.
L. $. T. "it IT, a Nell established fact
that hog raising cap be- praetieed on
almost any farm Ia The State irreRpee.
tive Of shipping convfnEruces and IL
probably the most practical line of live
atogk Industry for the average farmer
to undertake II does not require as
much skill ar some ether lines. such
as dairying, the breeding herds cost
less, and the finished product can be
shipped long distances Lsu Press
Bulletin