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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE

Theda Bara in Wonderful Fox Super
De Luxe Production, "The Tiger
Woman" the Story Of an Unscrupu-
ious Siren Whose Only Love Is Gold
and Jewels. Special Holiday Matt
nee After the Flag Raising.
Theda Bara scored another wonderful
screen triumph yesterday in THE Tiger
Woman" Fox Super De Luxe produc-
ton at the Opera House. In this picture
Miss Bara more than duplicates her Won
derful work in "A Fool There Was" UNI
questionably her greatest success.
In this wonder picture she plays the
part of a Russian woman Of the upper
strata whose only passion is gold and
priceless jewels. Men, women and ma
lions are overthrown by this siren TO
satisfy her desire for these two things
and she even betrays her own husband
to gain possession of a single bauble.
This is real Bara picture and produced
in the manner of which VIM. Fox is
capable, combined with a $500 expenditure
creates a production which cannot be
beaten.
Owing to the Flag raising exercises
the matinee will not be started until after
the ceremonies are completed.
Two complete shows this evening
starting at 100 and $50.
Matinee 15c., special to children 1Oc;
evening: Balcony 15c., orchestra 25c.,
children 15c.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

mics and their new plan Of creating 4
strike in the great munitions plant fur
nishes two reels of thrills and excitement.
One of the least of these big thrills is
the explosion of a car of dynamite in an
attempt to blow up the factory.
The ever welcome Pathe News Of this
week gives many scenes of how America
prepares for her entrance to the great
war. Among them are scenes of the re-
cruiting stations all over the country
colors; Major General Bell, commander
Of the department of the East. which in
cludes our own Second Regiment, and the
200 informed German sailors now pris-
oners of war being transferred to the
United States forts in Georgia
Owing to the flag raising in Market
square the matinee will not be starte
until the exercises are all over. giving
all the show without interfering with his
patriotic duty.
AS a part of the exercises of the dav
at the Colonial, the orchestra will play
"The Star Spangled Banner" and every
one is requested to stand and sing.
Two complete shows tonight beginning
at $50 and s.l5. Balcony 1oc., orchestra
15c
Molly King in The Mystery of the
Double Cross starts Saturday.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
DELIGHTFUL WITCH PARTY
Given by Miss Deborah lneraham at
Cony High School

The party which was given in the AS
sembly hall at Cony High school Wednes-
day evening by Miss Deborah lngraham
with the senior class and all the men,
bers of the faculty as guests. was :,
complete success. The hall was beauti-
fully decorated with patriotic streamers
which were suspected from the high raft
ers and draped to the walls, and the wide
windows were covered with evergreen,
boughs.
Music was furnished by players from
Dennis orchestra and one of the features
of the evening was a cobweb hunt. in
which the boys and girls had to unravel
a veritable cobweb of strings, each fol-
lowing a single line to the end, and there
finding a stick of candy and sub-divided
quotation. The selection of partners for
the games and dancing which followed
was determined by the matching of these
separated quotations. A good-sized crowd
was present and enjoyed the little pro-
gram. Miss Ingraham proving a most
delightful hostess.
The ice cream was originally intended
to be red, white and blue, but as 1t was
found impossible to use any blue color
ing In it, green was substituted and was
very satisfactory. Marching and the
singing of patriotic songs formed prom
inent part of the program and everyone
present had a most enjoyable time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
OPERA HOUSE.
Friday and Saturday, Sclig Offers the
Blood Stirring Drama of Love and
Hate, "Beware of STRANGERS.

Beware of Strangers" the Sclig
feature drama Of love and adventure
in the Underworld which in AN in
definite run at the LaSalle theatcr,
Chicago, broke all attendance records
at the Madison street theater will be
shown on Friday and Saturday at the
Opera house. Tom Santschi Bessie
Eyton, Jack Richardson, FRITZ Brun-
cite. Ed CoXen and Vivian Rich are
numbers in the all-star cast. Beware
of Strangers" is an expose of the
methods of a syndicate of polished
criminals who mulcted the public of
millions of dollars. The feature drama
has been endorsed by Maclay Hoync
ILL.,, and others. 1t crowded the La
Sale theatre, Chicago, the police re-
serves being called out to handle the
crowds.
Other selected features will be
shown in addition to the big feature
Matinees at 2.30, evenings at and $50
+. NJ. Matinees 10 and 15c, nights 10
and Csc. Saturday first evening show
at 630.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
An Appreciation

Yesterdays issue of the kennebec Jour
nal contained an admirable statement OF
the reasons which impelled the Augusta
Branch Of the National League for Wo-
mans Service to adopt the following res
olution on Monday last:
"Whereas, there was organized on
March 90, 1917, the Augusta Branch of
the National League for Woman's Ser
vice. to coordinate women's efforts for
preparedness; and
Whereas it now appears that all of the
activities proposed to be undertaken are
merely Implications of work, for which
the American Red Cross is organized; and
as local chapter was organized April
II. 1917. in Augusta;
Now, therefore, be 1t
Resolved, that the Augusta Branch OF
the National League for Woman's Ser
vice be and is hereby dissolved, and that
the members of this organization, as in
dividuals, pledge their undivided support
to the local chapter of the American Red
Cross
In behalf of the Augusta Chapter of
the Red Cross I wish to express our SIN
cere appreciation of this broad-minded
and unselfish action. 1t augurs well for
the quality of service and cooperation
which may be expected from workers so
generously and promptly subordinating
their individual interests to the common
good.
A meeting of the executive committee
of the Red Cross will be held on Monday
next to complete the details of organiza-
ton and lay out plans for work, and I am
sure that the committee will express in
a more formal way its appreciation OF the
action takHl.
LEWIS A. BURLEIGH.
Chairman Augusta Chapter of Red Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

Sidney, Me, April 1s.-(SpeciaD- Ell
mer Trask. aged 10 years and son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Trask, who live
on the Pond road, so-called, in the
western part Of this town, was serious
ly and perhaps fatally injured early
this morning by the accidental dis
charge Of a shotgun, the entire con-
tents Of the gun striking him in the
right shoulder and making a gaping
wound. The wound was temporarily
dressed and the young man was taken
to Augusta and to the Augusta Gener
al hospital where his wounds We're
more fully attended to. Late this eve
ming his condition was reported to be
critical.
The scene Of the shooting was on the
bank of the Belgrade stream. Young
Trask, who attends the Belgrade high
school and during the term of school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

In fast game played on the Will
Hams field at $50 p. NJ, on Wednesday
the Junior high school nine defeated the
William grammar school team, the
score being IA to 10, and the game be-
ing very weN-fought affair. For the
winning team, the battery was Mars
ton and Merrill, while for the Will
Hams school, harrington and Peaslee
off1ciated. The real feature of the
game was the stick work of Leighton,
who whaled ont home run with three
men on bases, to the great satisfaction
OF the members of his team. There are
plans now under way for the forma-
ton of a grammar school league Sc
ries, and it is expected that there will
be regular schedule Of games soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
UNITED NATIONAL ASSN.
OF POST OFFICE CLERKS

The entertainment at City hall this
evening under the auspices of the Au-
gusta postoffice clerks will begin
promptly at T. Doors will be open at
6.45 P. M. The rooms occupied by the
superintendent of schools have been
secured for the use Of ladies and at
tendants will be prepared to care for
wraps during the evening.
The hall has been artistically deco
rated with the national colors and the
pleasing program to be presented as
sures an enjoyable entertainment to
ali.
Palcony tickets may be secured at
Pithers until 6 p M-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
Complete Recovery.

Canficld's restaurant, adjoining the
famous gambling house in Saratoga
had in its prime the reputation OF be-
ing the highest priced restaurant IL
the world. It's patrons included sport
ing men and gamblers. If they won
they could afford to pay the prices Il
they lost there were other eating
houses.
Garfield was parading the verandd
one Sunday morning after his gam
bling house had suffered one Of the
biggest losses of it's history.
While he was parading Tex GreneI
San Antonio sporting man, came up
the walk.
We'll. boss" he said, with mock So
licitude. they tell me the boys TRIM
med the faro bank last night"
They did," answered Garfield. "Ihe
house closed $4,000 loser"
"Oh. thatIl be all right" Creme,
dashed. I'm going in now to buy nan
a canteloupe." York World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
COLONIAL HOLIDAY SPECIAL

The Funniest Woman in the World.
Marie Dressler, in "TiIle Wakes
Up; Mrs. Vernon Castle in Episode
7 of "Patria"; Pathe News; Others.
Matinee Starts AFTER the Flag
Raising Exercises.
George Washington and the brave men
who struggled SO valiantly for our in
dependence undoubtedly did not realize
just how glorious were the pages they
were making for history.
History of another sort is being made
daily by the World star Marie Dressler
Her character Of "Tillie" will go down
on record as the funniest woman Of the
stage or screen. You saw her last week
in Titles Punctured Romance and
laughed until you were sore. In today's
Brady-made picture, Utilize Wakes Up"
you will laugh twice as much. There Is
no chance Of going wrong. II you get
one peep at the screen you will laugh
and you won't leave until you have seen
the end Of the show. Supporting Miss
Dressler is the worlds light weight come
dian, Johnny Hines and an aIl-star cast
picked for this one picture. A special in
vitation Is extended to cynics, grouches
and those habitually morbid
The seventh episode Of "Patr.a," star
ring Mrs. Vernon Castle. puts US into
the heart Of this great serial CT prepared
ness. In the last episode "Patria" sue.
ceeded in defeating the plans Of her enc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
Sidney Young Man Shot
by Gun--May Be Fatal

boards at Belgrade Depot. makes II
custom during the open season of trap
ping muskrat or the stream, and this
morning, in company with another
young man, went out in boat to visit
his traps, taking his gun along with
him. 1t was not learned what time the
boys went out but they came back at
about o'clock, SO as not to be late to
school.
AS the boat reached the shore young
Trask stepped out and grasping the
gun, which was in the bottom Of the
boat he pulled the weapon toward him.
AS he did so it is supposed that the
hammer Of the gun caught under the
seat and was tlen released. causing the
gun to be discharged. The muZzle of
the weapon was within a short distance
Of the young mans body and the
charge striking his right shoulder, tore
its way through clothing, flesh and
bone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
GIVEN SURPRISE PARTY
Miss SybiI kittredge Guest Of Honor
at Enjoyable Occasion

On Wednesday evening a pretty lit
tie surprise party was given at the Au-
gusta House in honor of Miss Sybil
kittredge. who is soon to be married
Some of her girl friends in the insur-
ance department at the State House
organized the gathering. which was d
genuine surprise to the young lady. 4
hne supper was served in the south
dining room Of the hotel, the menu
consisting Of Mulligatawney soup, with
crackers. Kennebec smelts, tartar
sauce. French fried potatoes. chicken
dressing, string beans, mashed pota
toes and hot rolls, Aster House salad.
strawberry shortcake. coffee. There
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

On Wednesday morning the boys Of
Co. M were given the army physical
examinations, the examining officers
being Major Delaney, one of the reg
ular army surgeons. and Lieut.. Pratt.
AS result Of the examinations only
eight men out Of the entire company
was unable to pass, three of them be-
ing from Waterville. A drill was held
in the afternoon on the Reuel Williams
field, this drill being open formations
and steps. There were but two re-
cruits on Wednesday. they being Fred
]. Sumner and Thomas Dobson. and
the officers of the company state that
they need about 10 more to fill the
company ranks as they are required to
be filed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

On Tuesday a party OF four people
arrived in this city in a big touring
car, having made the trip from Flor
ida to Maine. Rev. H. P. Ross and his
wife were in the party. with two
friends and it was stated that early in
the winter they went from California
to Florida, and then started this spring
from Florida to New Brunswick. their
objective point being Rosemont. St.
Andrews, Canada. They stopped in this
city on Tuesday, and Wednesday at
tempted to go to Waterville, but were
forced by the bad roads to turn back,
and the car will be shipped to Rose
mont from this point. the party COM
pletfng their trip by rail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

Don't forget the place, hour-and the
occasion.
The place is Haymarket Square, the
hour 100, Thursday.
And the occasion is the Children's
Flag raising.
superintendent Stuart expects 1900
children to be present if the day is
fair.
Mayor Swift has seen to it that
band will be there. and Company NJ
will give us a look at what the city
has long desired, military organiza-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
The Men Who Are Wanted as
Recruits for Augusta Company

In other words, there are still 10 or
IS opportunities for young men OF this
section to respond to the call for pro-
lection of State property. That is the
call to the Second Regiment, for guard
duty of property most liable to attack
by enemies or cranks. Such service and
drill in their own climate is rare OPP
portunity for those with ambitions for
army life and advancement.
Unmarried men between IS and 50, in
perfect physical condition are sought
The. young man who is accepted may
be understood to be all right in every
way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
Did He Get OFF?

The famous Liddell, who, with Scott
compiled I.iddell and SCOTS lexicon,
was dean of Christchurch college, OK
ford. 1t was whispered in regard 70
the lexicon that LiddclI provided the
money and Scott the brains. A young
undergraduate was hailed before the
dean for some misdemeanor. II hear
Mr.. -, that you have a pretty vii
Tor Impromptu verse, said the dean.
IF you will write one on the lexicon
will let you off" The young man
thought moment and then said:
There, lexicon written by Liddell ana
Scott,
Some of it's good. and some Of it's not.
The part that is good was written BY
Scott.
The part that was written by Liddell Is
rot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
F elicitous Coincidence,

Years ago at banquet given In
celebration of the completion of the
chicago board of trade building Mayor
Harrison. the elder, made nowery
speech, in the course of which he said
! am proud of the fact that | was
born in the year that the locomotive
was invented"
me next address was made by En-
cry Storrs, nationally celebrated for his
wit. Mr.. Storrs said, Il agree with
Mayor Harrison in declaring it f.
Hcitous coincidence that he and the
locomotive were born the same year
lor both have been blowing off steam
ever since. "-Pittsburgh Chronicle
Telegraph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
In Traininu,

The young son of the house had Iust
given his mother an account of his ac.
ton that she found it difficult to be-.
lieve.
Johnny" she said. do YOU know
what becomes of little boys who tel
stories?"
Sure | do" replied the unrcpentant
culprit. They grow up and ioin dads
club. "-Richmond Times Disnatch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

Miles Ham of the University OF
Maine arrived in this city Tuesday eve
ming, and with him was Capt. Pendle-
ton, who remained with him over
wednesday evening. They plan to at
tend the Maine-Colby baseball game at
Watervllle today. Mr.. Ham stated that
ABOUT 90 of the Maine boys have gone
INTO the army, both State and regular,
branches of the navy and signal corps,
and that five men have already enlist
ed from his fraternity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

Said young man in an Augusta
lunch room on Wednesday-and sober
ly at that: They are too strict; ! am
a little above height for my weight
/ wanted to go"
He referred to enlistment in Com
pany NJ. Many have been disappoint-
ed because of the rigid restriction. In
deed the disappointment has been
shared by the recruiting officers for
they have been obliged to drop 50
many men who have families depend
ent on them, and so many unmarried
young men for one small physical de-
feet or another, that the company now
needs a few more men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

In the window of the Augusta Furniture
Store on upper Water street is displayed
one of the finest models of a ship which
has ever been seen locally. 1t is full
rugged, three masted schooner, and is
complete down to the smallest detail,
having a ships compass, water butt.
cabin, anchor and wheel, lifeboats, and
even miniature sailors carved from wood
placed in the rigging. All of the smaller
details are carefully worked out and the
ship is fine piece Of work in every re-
spect. John Meservier Of Bond street
did the work, a common jackknife and a
file being the only tools used in the con-
struction Of the ship. He was formerly
sailor. and the work shows an intimate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

Friends of Harry Howard Hamlen, a
former Augusta boy, who has been in
the employ of the American Telegraph
& Telephone Co. for the last Is years,
may be interested to know that he has
been sent to Charleston, S. c., to take
charge of the communications between
the army and navy, Southern division.
He has enlisted for four years, land
service, and has the rank of lieuten-
ant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1917.
Children's Flag Raising
Today Haymarket Square

ton Of which we may be justly proud
The patriotic children of Augusta
have responded handsomely to the
need of ags-municipally owned flags
in our most public places.
= Now the grown-ups of the town are
doing their part my making the occa-
sion one of patriotic meaning.
At 100, Thursday afternoon, in Post
Office Square-15OO children to raise
the new flag, Company NJ and band
in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

The big automobile truck belonging
to the Second Maine Regiment has be-
come a familiar sight about town in
the past two weeks, as it is being used
ior all sorts of heavy work in connec-
ton with the preparations at the camp
ground. This truck was the pride of
the regiment when the boys were on
the border, as it stood the grind of the
heavy work better than most of the
machines in use there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

A good crowd attended the whist party
and steamed clam supper which was
given by Thomas Quirions sons in the
hall Of the French Naturalization Club
on upper State street Wednesday evening,
a fine time being had by those present
The crowd was not as large as had been
expected, owing to the fact that the mill,
which was to have been shut down, oper-
ated during the evening. The proceeds OF
the party were donated to the new
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

On Wednesday the children Of the
smith Grammar school held their Pa
trlots day exercises. In the forenoon
they marched out around the big flag
and gave the Flag salute. after which
they all sang America" and in the
afternoon number of patriotic exer-
cises were held in the various grades
The same program was followed at
Lincoln street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

1T is expected that the game between
the Cony High school nine and the
Alumni players on Reuel Williams field
today will be a hummer, as the new
team is developing fast and the old
players are still able to move the pill
around to quite an extent. 1t is hoped
that large number of the friends of
the school will attend the initial game
of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

Patients admitted Wednesday at the
Augusta General hospital We're as fol-
lows: Myrtle Nichols of Augusta for
surgical treatment; Mrs. Josephine
Clark of Augusta for surgical treat
ment, and Mrs. Rosa Doherty of Au-
gusta for medical treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

were nine tables and each was deco.
rated with a single candle in the cen.
ter ana spray of smilax and swee,
peas Tor each guest, with dainty place
cards for each. Miss Kittredec was then
presented with a fine mahogany clock,
the Glft of her many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

The Suffrage headquarters will be
open every afternoon and evening this
week for the purpose of addressing en-
velopes. Members of the League are
requested to assist in this work with
out further notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

The Augusta Study Club will hold
its regular meeting in the Assembly
hall of the Y. M. c. A. Friday after
noon. Mrs. q. f. Newman and Mrs.
a. j Savage, hostesses Program: Cur
rent events; music; patriotic songs;
Pan Americanism,' Mrs. B. +. New
man: reading, Mrs. A. H. Farnham;
election of officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

Albert Poulin, one of the employees
in the mill of the Augusta Lumber Co.,
had the misfortune Wednesday after
noon to get his right hand in contact
with saw in such a way that one of
the fingers was sawed off and the 9TH
ers badly lacerated. He was taken to
the Augusta General hospital, where
his injuries were attended to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

A business meeting of the local Boot
and Shoe Workers Union was held in
Union hall Tuesday evening and Rob
ert Goode and Alton w. Creaner were
elected delegates to the united conven-
ton, which is to be held June IS at
Philadelphia, Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

Work is in progress at Kennebec
Jail in the way of making some need :
ed repairs and improvements in the
women's room at the east end of the
building. The work includes the put
ting in of a cement ceiling instead of
the brick one which had heretofore
done duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

A. L. Robinson, representing the
Merrill & Weber Co., directory pub
fishers of Auburn, is in the city with
force of canvassers revising the
kennebec County Directory, with
headquarters at the Lawrence House,
this city.