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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02
Stephen Knowles

News has been received of the death
of Stephen Knowles Monday. March
10, at his home, Boulder, Montana. His
former home was Belgrade and he
married Miss Mary Viola Adell of
Readfield. They have lived at their
present home "a years. Learning of his
illness. his brother and sister left for
his home. He passed away two hours
preceding their arrival, leaving his wife
and one son.
Mrs. Willis Bickford is Ill with the
grin. threatening pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs w. S. Pillsbury and
daughter Ellen, who have been pass
ing the winter in Florida, returned
home Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The remains of the late Edward
Zingshein. whose death occurred Sat-
urday in this city at the age Of Al
years. were taken that afternoon to
Portland for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

The Womans Alliance of the Unita-
rian church will meet next Thursday
evening instead of in the afternoon as
is customary. There will be an enter
tainment and refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

The annual meeting of the Water
vile Masonic Club will be held Thurs
day evening. April at 1880 o'clock at
the club rooms on Common street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

Miss Marion Worthing went to Albion
Saturday where she will visit with
friends for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

Arthur Vose and daughter who have
been visiting relatives in the city and
Augusta for several days left Saturday
for their home in Caribou.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

MI. and Mrs Hascall s. Hall who
have been in Boston for the winter are
at their home in this city for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

: The EmeryBrown store will be closed
all day Monday because of the funeral of
Fred II. Brown, treasurer of the cor
poration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

Alfred Newell, formerly of Lewis
ton, died Saturday in this city at the
age of SO years. The remains were
taken on the Saturday afternoon ex-
press to Lewiston for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

Miss Marjorie Bates. who is attend
ing Smith College, is visiting at her
home in this city for the Easter vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

Harold p. Hayden left Saturday for
Philadelphia where he will visit for a
few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

Justice Warren c. Philbrick was al
his home in this city for short time
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

Ulmont Wing of Augusta was an over
Sunday guest of his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Wing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

| Mrs. Freda Ware Cote has entered
! the employ of the Wardwell Dry Goods
! Company in the garment department
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

Charles Gilman, who is attending
school in Boston, is passing few days
at his nome in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

Mrs. H. S. Ryder and daughter went
to Bangor Saturday for visit with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

At 2. NJ. Monday Mr.. Newbegln of
Augusta will show some 200 views of the
U. S. navy and briefly describe each
scene, this being on patriotic plan. This
entertainment has been enjoyed in many
other places and will no doubt please the
veterans. 1t shows the life of the Amer
lean sailor in all its phases.
Mrs. Mary E. Kingsbury left Saturday
for Boston to visit relatives and friends.
Gen. Beal Command No %, U. V. T..
will hold it's regular meeting at 6.15 this
evening.
Byron W. Lewis, nurse in the hospital,
has resigned and left Saturday for his
home in Bowdoinham.
The funeral of the late Perrin Benton
was held from the Home chapel at 9 A.
M. Saturday, Rev. C. H. Temple ofiiciat-
ing.
There will be a basketball game in the
Opera house Thursday evening and will
be open to all who care to witness the
contest, which Is between Kline's ALI
Stars and varnum's Regulars.
The funeral of the late Thomas Lawler
will be held from the Home chapel at
A. NJ Monday, Rev. FIR. Mclaughlin off,
ciating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

The death of John Hill, Jr., occurred in
the hospital here Saturday. He was
born in. RoXbury about Il years ago. He
enlisted in Co. d, 39th Mass. Inf. at
Quincy Aug. 2, 1867 and was discharge;
June .. 1865. He was admitted to the
Home from Boston Oct. 10, 1905. A niece,
Mrs. Mabel McFadden of Lowell sur
wives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02


as the greatest of all neutral nations. We
must be true to conceptions Of the rights
of humanity.
] believe that the President will stand
where he stood when he wrote the Sus-
sex note and that the position he took
at that time he will enforce. We IAN
send words of encourag cement to our
President and our congressman. l ex-
pect that they will be several days TAX
ing action as / do not know of anything
that will stop the Senate from talking
Congress will agree that an actual state
Of war exists and will so declare t.
l do not fear that Germany will send
an army here, they are pretty busy
over across just now on both the east
ern and the western fronts. l do not
fear their navy for it is safely bottled
up by the British navy which is watch
ing it as cat watches a mouse. / do
not fear their submarines for we are
too far from their base. We have, how
ever, got to do something and we
should so conduct ourselves that those
who have picked quarrel with us will
have cause to remember US. We must
do more than stand on this side of the
ocean and make faces at Germany. We
have more money than all the world
besides, and this should be available
to the allies. American merchantmen
should be armed and sent out to search
Tor the pirates of the seas, and some
of our warships should go too, for we
nave some that we can spare. We are
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-20
OEFIED THE LAW:
Is NOW IN JAIL

John Rowatt, OF La Sale, today lies
in the county Jail a much wiser and
better man. Because John consid
cred himself mightier than the law
and immune from its operations he
was brought to Ottawa as an example
OF Just what justice can do in case
it is forced to use stringent means OF
winning respect from unruly citizens.
John was summoned to appear in a
La Sale justice court 10 answer to 4
charge of assault with deadly weaD-
on. He decided ne did not care to
face any such ordeal. and failed 10
Do present when his case was called
The magistrate was compelled to
send officers out To secure him and
il was not long until the defendant
was yanked before the judge.
When he was driven into such a
tight corner John asked for contn-
uance until Wednesday. This was
granted him, but the court fixed his
bond at $500, as a lesson, and for
lack of sufficient guarantee to secure
mis- release during the tendency OF
his case. he was brought to Ottawa
to await the hearing,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-20
What kept Her Young.

| know little lady, slim, bent, but
unlined by the years. who sits absorb
edly through all of the fashion open
ings of the great shops and watches
breathlessly as the models in their mar
velous gowns file past her chair. She
particularly loves the tulle and be-
spanglel evening frocks that the young
girls wear. and she tells us gl0wingly
of the "Wonderful color my DEAR and
the way it was madc.' She couldn't
possibly wear the gowns that she al
mircs so. She couldn't afford them If
they were suitable. but she loves them
just the same.
It's time once heard ncighbor
woman say rather snillin2ly, that she
got over such vanity. She's old enough
to stop thinking about clothes
The neighbor didn't stop to reason
out that il was the love Of clothes that
kept Il spark of youth in the heart OF
the little old lady-a divine spark or
youth that kept her from being color
less and tired and wan - Christian
Herald.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-20
WILSON AWAITING
FIRST COVERT ACT"

Washington, Feb. 20. - Because
there is serious doubt in the mind of
President Wilson regarding the real
intentions of the officials at the head
of the German submarine activities
no action has been taken to relieve
the ship blockade in American ports.
The President, officials closest to him
assert, believes that the next few
days will show just how far Germany
intends to press her hostile measures
against neutrals. That is the reason
why he will take no action to have
the American line resume its sailngs.
Tho fact that the officials of that
line continue to put the question of
sailings' up to the administration,
will not hurry action, officials say.
President Franklin has been told how
to resume sGilings and has been told
that this country will insist thar the
rights of his vessels be protected. He
can arm them. ii he so desires, but
under existing circumstances the
United States will not furnish either
arms or gunners. But the present
policy of the administration will not
be changed, unless Germany forces
the issue.
Simply because there has been no
overt act by Germany the spirit of
hopefulness that a next step can
be avoided continues TO grow in Of
fetal circles. 1t is accepted here that
the breaking of diplomatic relations
has had salutory effect on the or
ders to submarine commanders OF
course it is not known and probably
cannot be learned whether direct in
stIuctions to avoid creating new is
sue with the United States has gone
| TO German submarine commanders
Naturally, If such orders have been
issued they would not be permitted
to become known nasmuch as il
would be construed by Germany's
enemies as an admission of weak
ness. But it easily would be possible
officials pointed out. for such action
to be taken. And the effect would be
to coniine the break between Ger
many and the United States to diplo
macy only.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-20
JURY HAS CASE IN
FRANK WING SUIT

Arguments in Frank Wings suit to
recover damages from the Regal Auto
Co, closed in the Circuit Court this
afternoon at 2 o'clock. The jury, af
ter securing their instructions. retired
and at press time were still out debat-
in over their verdict.
Mr.. Wing brought his suit on bond
filed by the Regal people when they
seized an automobile which he had
purchased in the west and which the
company alleged to have been stolen.
The seizure was made possible by a
replevin writ and the bond posted by
TIE concern is alleged by Mr. Wing to
have been violated. c. B. Chapman
represents the auto manufacturers
and H. l.. Nicholson represents Mr..
Wing.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-20

Thrift is positively essential to sue
cess, and every American wants to be
successful. AMMAN should put his own
name on his list of creditors. He
should cut down his expenditures 10
per cent and pay that amount to him
self Any business should pay 10 per
cent. and man should consider him
self Il business proposition which
should pay dividends. When he begins
to SEQ this he will become thrifty. 1t
has been estimated that if man who
begins to work at the age of twenty on
Il salary of $50 n month and receives
an increase of S. each year for forty
years will save 10 per cent of his sal
airy and invest it wisely or put II Ill
savings bank at compound interest. Mt
the end Of that time he will be IMAM
cially independent and can retire with
a comfortable income
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-20
GEN. FUNSTON
. DIES SUDDENLY

San Antonio, Texas. Feb. 20-Gen.
eral Frederick Funston, commander
of the southern department. died here
last night. few minutes after he col
iapsed while in local hotel. where
he had gone with party of friends
Attending physicians say the cause
of death was acute Indigestion.
General Funston had just finished
dinner and was playing with a child
when he fell unconscious.
General Funston died almost i'm.
mediately after lapsing into uncon-
sciousness and suffered no pain" said
Col Ireland He had recovered from
his recent attack. but still was suffer
ing from the servcre strain which he
had been under since being placed in
command of the forces on the border
almost year ago"
General Funston had eaten sparing.
ly at dinner last night He had de.
clined to partake of rich foods be-
cause of his recent indisposition. He
and Mayor Miller were sitting in the
lobby, listening to the strains OF q
waltz, and General Funston was play
ing with Ida Silverberg, child who
is at the hotel with her parents from
Des MOines. Iowa, and who had at.
tracted the generals attention by her
viyacious manner
General Funston's successor was
the subject of discussion in army and
civilian circles today. 1t was pre-.
dcted the honor would go TO General
John j. pershing, recently promoted
to a major 2eneralship because OF his
handling of the expedition in Mexico
and beside General Funston the man
most keenly in touch with the rami
tcation of affairs ON the border.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-20
SENATE PASSES PORTO
RICO SELF-G0V. BILL

Washington. D. c.. Feb. 2o-The
senate today passed the Porto Rico
self-government bill, one OF the meas
ures urged by the president in his an
nual message. without roll call.
The ten senators voting against the
bill were Borsh. Cummins, kenyone,
Gronna, Lafollette, Norris and Works.
Republicans; Lee, Lane and Vardd-
man. Democrats.
The bill will be sent to the house at
once. Passage of the bill today ended
a three days fight led by Senator
Cummins. Of Iowa, who opposed the
measures because he feared they
would restrict Individual freedom IF
American citizens in a manner con-
trary to the principles of the Ameri-
can government.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-20

The camel is not the only animal
that carries its own water supply.
There is a curious creature in the Pa
cific states and on the great midland
plains which is quite as wonderfully
adapted for desert life as Is the camel.
This creature is the desert land tor
toise." 1t is native of the arid re-
gions of California and Arizona. 1t
possesses membrane attached to the
inner portion of the shell, and this
membrane is nearly always filled with
water sometimes as much as Il Pima.
1t Is thought that this water Is derived
from the giant "barrel cactus" where
on the tortoise feeds New York Tcle.
graph,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-20
Canuas Water Bsas For Foresters.

4 canvas water bag that can oc car
ried conveniently on a pack horse l.
used by members of the United States
forest service when it is necessary ~
transport water to places remote from
n regular supply for drinking and cook
ing purposes. 1t can also be used TO
ouench mcipient fires by means Of IA
small hand pump carried along with
il. The container Is made OF heavy
cotton fabric without seams or patches.
rendered water tight by treatment with
n mixture OF paratlin and turpcntnc
Each bag has Il capacity of ten and
thrcc-quartcrs gallons of water and
weighs when filed about nincty-cight
pounds Thus pack load of two bags
weighs nearly 900 pounds, exclusive of
packsaddle and blanket. Popular Me-
chanics.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-20
MISS ELLIOTT TO
GIVE PROGRAM
AT HIGH SCHOOL

Students OF the o. H. s, and mem
bers of the faculty are awaiting with
expectancy a recital to be given next
Monday afternoon in the school chapel
by Miss Gladys Elliott of La Sale.
The recital will occur at 2:45 O'Clock,
Tie regular assembly hour and viii
be open to the public. A ten cents
fee will be charged at the door Miss
Elliott has appeared in Ottawa pro
grams before and is recognized as
talented vocalist with but few equals
in this vicinity. Her program of sew
enteen numbers follows:
PART |.
A
The Pretty Creature-Stephen Stor-
ace.
Bird OF Love Haydn Wood.
Daddy's Sweetheart-LizaL Lehman.
Annie Laurie Old Scotch
Shepherd, Thy demeanour vary =
Thomas Brown.
Mighty lax Rose-E Nevin.
One Spring Morning H. Nevin.
Home, Sweet Home-Bishop.
My Shadow
PART ii.
c
Jewel Song from Faust -Gounod.
Prelude-Cyril Scott.
In My Garden-Liddle
The Last Rose of Summer Moore.
The Lass with the Delicate Air-D
Arne.
Comm Thro' The Rye Old Scotch
The Nightingale and The Rose
Thompson.
Way Down Upon the Swanee River
Foster.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-20
The End of tho World.

Although our earth cannot in any Vi
tai sense last longer than the sun, !,
may last less long for intrinsic cause
Life is dependent not only on the sun,
but on the presence of air. Now, the
carth's air is going slowly, but surrey,
avqporating into space. If 1t all goes
before the sun becomes extinct the
carth's surface life will lapse while the
sun still shines. Both processes the
evaporation Of the air and the cooling
of the sun-wil require long cras of
time, but the second process will be
much the slower Of the two. SO we
may expect the last inhabitants Of the
earth to die Of lack Of breath rather
than from want of warmth. -Percl>al
Lowell
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-20
FOUR BIG LINERS.
LAND AT NEW YORK

New York. Feb. 20.-Four big ocean
liners, carrying more than 1000 pas
sengers and thousands of sacks OF
mail. reached New York today. Three
or them-the Cunarder Orduna, the
French tabre Liner Patria and the
Italian steamer San Gugliemo, came
from the war zone, and the fourth, the
Rio Janier0, from Para.
A dense fog hung over the bay and
prevented the steamers docking.
The Patria brought almost 1900
steerage passengers and several hun
dred In the cabins. She sailed from
Genoa on February 9Th and touched
several Mediterranean ports before
striking out thru the Atlantic.
The Orduna brought thirty-nine pas,
sengers.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-20
LONG WALK FOR JUROR.
Trains Did Not Serve, So Merrill Foot
ed X For Many Miles.

I.eavenworth, Kan.--1Iow would you
like to take little jaunt, say twenty
five, or thirty miles. at the present
timer Sure, nice little walk. Well,
Kirby Merrill so sizes up trip of that
length.
sANkirbytlwas among those summoned
to sit on jury. There happened to be
no trains coming to Leavenworth when
Kirby desired to start. That didn't
bother him. neither did the high price
Of shoe leather. So Kirby walked to
Kansas City, a distance Of about TWEEN
ty-seven miles.
1T was just nice little stroll" said
Kirby. Il take long walks often and
there IS nothing like it to preserve one's
good health At Kansas City caught
an interurban car and came to Leaveli.
worth. intend to walk back when |
get through with the jury work"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-20

It Is told OF Rufus Choatc thar on
ono occasion he appeared in court t.
defend blacksmith whose ironWork
lad been seized by Il creditor,
So powerfully did the great advo
cate depict the wrong which he con
,pnded had been done to his client alO
80 graphic was his description OF the
extent to which the forge had beet
stripped that the blacksmith, who sat
near by. suddenly burst into tears.
why, Tom" said Il sympathetic
friend, whats the matter with You!
What are you crying about"
"Oh, dear me-" replied the black
smith between his Sobs, - had no idea
had been so abominably t-t-treated"
New York Telegraph.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-20
CITY AND VICINITY ITEMS

John Whitley, for many years
prominent in theatrical circles, now
with the Essanay Film Corporation.
was in Ottawa today in the interests
of The Little Girl Next Door" film.
Mr.. and Mrs John Reardon, OF Kan
sas City. Mo. arrived in Ottawa lat
evening and are guests at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. kruse on Clin-
ton street.
Mrs. l.. l.. Harris, of Rock Island, is
visiting at the home of her parent,
Alr. and Mrs. Justus Bruck. on West
Madison street.
VIM. Knoll returned home last even
ing from an extensive business trip TO
Iowa.
George Finke, of Marseilles, was an
Ottawa visitor last evening.
John Carpenter and Joseph Dawson
were down from Aarseilles last even
ing visiting with Ottawa friends.
Miss Gladys McMichaels, of Crown
Point, Ind, who has been the guest of
friends in this city the past week, left
for Wedron this afternoon for short
visit with relatives.
Harry Boyle. who underwent an op-
Grafton at st. Margarets Hospital IN
Spring Valley, is reported as getting
along very nicely.
Dr. William Horace Day, a former
Ottawa resident, who preached his
farewell sermon in Los Angeles. Cal
a few weeks ago, to accept a pastor
ate in the east, Is the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. CLas. Z. Taylor. of East Ottawa
Harold Anderson. former Ottawa
boy, who is employed at Gary, Ind, is
the guest of friends in this city for a
few days
Mr.. ana Mrs. G. +. Hanson returned
to their home in Morris after briei
visit with Attorney and Mrs. Russell
Hanson, of East Ottawa.
Miss Helen Anderson, of Freeport
Is visiting with friends in this city for
few days.
Rev. Hackett, of Marseiles, was an
Ottawa visitor this morning
George Bacha. of Streator called On
friends in this city.
Vincent White. of Marseilles, was an
Ottawa visitor this afternoon
I W. p. Doty, of Marseilles, called on
friends this afternoon
J. h. Coleman, of LA Sale, was an
Ottawa visitor this afternoon
Miss Edith HOxie. of Serena. visited
with friends in Ottawa this morning
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-20
|SoeietyNotes


Mrs. George Wiley entertained at
bridge yesterday afternoon at her
home in East Ottawa complimentary
to Mrs. Gilbert Wiley, OF Earlville,
who is a guest at the Wiley home.
Mrs. j. w. kissane. who is visiting at
the Boynton home, was also present.
Twelve tables were filled at bridge
and dainty refreshments were served.
Another bridge party will be held at
the Wiley home this evening.
. Z T.
Mrs. John Edgcomb entertained the
members OF her bridge whist club this
afternoon at her home in West Otta
wa.
4, = i
The regular meeting of the I'M
promptu Musical Club was held Moa-
day evening at Mrs. paisleys studio
on Columbus ST. Various games were
played and later in the evening re-
freshments were served.
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Mr.. and Mrs. =. J. Sexton were ten
dered pleasant surprise Sunday e.
ening at their newly acquired home
on the Strawn farm north of this city.
One hundred and twenty-five friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Sexton called at the
/ homo Games and an impromptu mu
/ steal program furnished the entertain
ment of the evening At midnight .,
/ sumptuous repast was served. The
party was in the nature OF house
warming at the new home OF Mr.. and
Mrs Sexton.
The Joint minstrel play of the
Knights Of Columbus and Daughters
of Isabelle will be held this evening in
the X of c. Hall Following the min
strels dancing will be enjoyed with
music furnished by Hentrich's 'sa3a
phone orchestra.
The Child Welfare Circle will meet
4 Tuesday afternoon at Library Hall.
Mrs. II. II. Hunt will be hostess to
the Westminster Guild of the Presby-
terrain church at a thimble PARTY Tues
day afternoon at her home in South
Ottawa
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The members Of the Eastern Star
will hold thimble party tomorrow af-
ternoon at the Masonic Temple The
hostesses will be Miss Gertrude Form
halls and Miss Minette Springhorn.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-20
Ton Much Air.

Colonel Cody buffalo BID used to
ell a story about an Englisliman who
had never been in the west before and
who was his guest. They We're riding
through Rocky mountain canyon one
day, when suddenly Il tremendous gust
OF wind came swooplng down upon
Them and actually carried the English
man clean off the wagon seat After
he had been picked UP he combcd the
sand and gravel out Of his wbiskers
and said;
II say! think you oycrdo ycntila
ton in this country