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The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-04-20

sons, Claude, Alden, Albert and. Har-
old and three daughters, Mrs. Clement
Kreiger, Mrs. Earl Stentz and Mrs.
Lloyd Sanford. These with the hus-
band and brother, and 10 grandchil-
dren are left to mourn her loss. A
was devoted wife and mother, and a
kind neighbor, but on account Of i'll
health for a number Of years, was un-
able to join in any social activity.
On Christmas Day, 1916, she suffer-
ed nervous stroke at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. G. BI. Kreiger, which
was followed by grippe and a com
plication Of diseases so that she could
not return home until about five weeks
ago. She seemed to be getting along
nicely until she had another attack Of
the grippe, followed by a lighter ner--
vous stroke, from which she seemed to
recover.
On Monday morning, March 26, she
suffered a severe stroke Of paralysis
remaining unconscious till the end
which came peacefully at 1920 We'd
nesday night.
Funeral services were held from the
home Saturday afternoon, Rev. Childs
Of Chatham, officiating. Burial in
Woodlawn cemetery, at Lodi.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-04-20

Official estimates Of the department
Of agriculture to-day--the first for the
1917 harvest forecast that much Of a
decrease, although the acreage is much
greater.
The food problem of the coming year
is one Of the paramount questions af-
fecting the United States in the war.
The extent of the winter wheat crop
usually about two-thirds Of the entire
production c cf ssyhest i this this country is
a vital question, inasinuch as the allies
will depend to a large degree upon
American supplies, and Argentina has
placed an embargo on wheat and flour
exports.
The winter wheat area last autumn
was 40,090,O0O acres, one Of The
largest acreages ever planted. How
much Of this acreage will have to bt
abandoned because Of conditions which
prevailed during the winter has beer
a cause of much speculation. Report.
from different sources reaching tht
department of agriculture, have indi
Gated that there was some winter kill
ing Of winter wheat in many section.
in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois
Missouri, Indiana, Oklahoma, Kansa!
and Texas, and Of hard red winte1
wheat in the western and southwest
ern plains, particularly in Kansas anC
Oklahoma. Whether the extent Of The
damage is more than the average was
uncertain.
The production of rye is forecast BY
the department at 60,000,000 bushels
the largest output of that crop eve1
recorded in the United States. Looks
like we'll eat rye bread!
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-04-20
FERTILIzE IT IN SPRING

With wheat soaring toward the high
est prices in history, farmers may af-
ford to spend some extra effort in in
creasing the yields Of this crop, es-
pecially since last winter was unus-
ually hard on wheat. Crop special
lists at the Ohio experiment. station
say that timely fertilization on wheat
fields in April may result in marked,
profitable increases in yields.
Wheatfelds not fertilezed last fall
nor manured during the winter may
be treated with 200 pounds Of acid
phosphate and so pounds of nitrate of
soda per acre. If fertilizer or manure
was applied previously, just a light
application Of nitrate Of soda is ad-
vised. These fertilizers may be sown
by hand after being finely pulyerized
and best used just as growth starts
in April, according to experiment sta
tion officials.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-04-20
OBITUARY

Mary L. Noah, daughter Of Alden
and Susan Whitman, was born at
Granger, Ohio, July Is, 1857, and died
at her home in Chatham, March 28
1917, aged SO years, 8 months and 1S
days.
At the age of Is, she with her par
ents and brother, E. N. Whitman
moved to Chatham, where she lived
until her marriage, on Oct. 25, 1877
to George 3. Noah. After two wears
spent in Michigan, she returned with
her husband to Chatham, where she
has since lived. g|
She was the mother. Of eight chill.
dren, seven Of whom are living, .foui
ID Il u z lt vi
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-04-20
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications an they cannot reach
the diseaPed portion OF the ear There il
ony one way TO cure deafness, and that II
by constitutional remedies Deafness IA
caused BY an ipfiamed condition OF the mu-
cous lining Of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube is inflamed you have rumbling
sound Or imperfect hearing. and when Ii IA
entirely closed, Deafness Is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
ana this tube restored TO Its normal condi.
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever: nine
caneg out Of ten are caused BY Catarrh,
which IL nothing but an inhamed conditiol,
Of the mucous surfaces
We wil give One Hundred Dollars FOR any
case Of Deafness tcaused BY catarrh) that
cannot oe cured By Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free
y J: CHENEY 4 CO.. rsredo. ohio.
"A Sold BY DruRgiptm 7bc M 'sN
xsks Halls Family Pills Tor constipation
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-04-20
WHEAT CROP MAY
SHOW A BIG CUT

The department of agriculture at
Washington has sent out the following
notice regarding the wheat crop:
A prospective slump of more than
5O,O00,OO0 bushels in the winter wheat
crop, as compared with last years
crop, is the first war feeding problem
to confront the country.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-04-20
BY-PRODUCTS OF THE WAR

that corolary the
oning upon which established the the railroad
Dor unions logically the f Of the price of commodities
at least the Administration
owing Immediately appears the influence Of CON
this hardly result otherwise than
the control legal the price of other merchandise and the
wages of producers.
the farmer being obliged by
take price for his there being the time
necessity to the he obliged for his
hired help Implements which the factors governing the
he receive for his lab in order make good
boobs enough than other class of
business put their time and capital into production until they
the prospect their product of gt of the
home market IN
Moreover constitutes their eyesght
differ radically class this country that recently
claong for embargo foos while the cuvatos of the soil
appeared to be soLdy against it.
Logically why great body Of the people would wit
tng the welfare the farmer who according the old saying
very tite very rue-"feeds them all"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
NORTH ANSON

E. b. Mitchell of Portland visited the
first Of the week with his daughter, Mrs.
B. j. Whitney. at Emblem Camp.
Owing to the inclenency Of the weather
many patrons of Somerset Pomona
Grange were unable to attend the field
meeting Of that organization which was
held Wednesday at the North Arson
campground. Much interest was mani
tested, however, by persons on the ground
and various clergymen assisted with ex-
cellent grace in the exercises Of the day
The forenoon session was held out of
doors and the opening prayer was offered
by Rev. E. w. Kennison of North An
son. with Rev. D. B. Holt of Auburn, dis
trict superintendent of Methodist church
es in this district, offering an address
of welcome. Mrs. Lizzie Watson Of Nor
ridgewock, lecturer Of Pomona and the
presiding officer Of the day, voiced a
graceful acknowledgment. The speaker
of the forenoon was State Master W. j.
Thompson and his address. lasting one
hour or more, was one Of the most bril-
liant he has ever given in this section.
At midday picnic luncheon was eaten
out Of doors. but because Of the threat
ening clouds 1t was deemed wise to have
the afternoon session in the chapel. In
the afternoon the patrons were privi-
legged to listen to an instructive discourse
delivered by E. E. Chapman, master of
the Massa chusetts State Grange and lee
turer of the National Grange. whose topic
was "Our Life and What We Make It."
He spoke about one and one-half hours.
Incidentally Mr.. Chapman is possessed of
a remarkably fine voice and favored the
audience by sine abide with Me" Mr..
Merrill also sarg during the day and Rev.
G. o. Perry of Fairfield gave a talk on
THE Church-Going Habit" The closing
number was the singing Of America"
Special Pomona meeting Tuesday at Mer-
Ger. feature Of which will be the me-
mortal services
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
UNITY

WEST-Claude Kelley, Mrs. William
Kelley and Mrs. Kate Parkhurst, mo-
tored to Florenceville, \. B.. last week
for visit with relatives and friends.
Charles Parkhurst and family of AL
bion visited at j. A. Fosters Sun.
day.
D. S. Jones and son, Clifford, were
visitors in Belfast Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Gerald were in
Waterville and Fairfield Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Foster and
daughter and Mr.. and Mrs J. M.
Waning and children visited NJ. b.
Waning and family Of Clinton Sunday.
Horace True, who has been work
ing for E. B. Rand for a long time,
has gone to Portland to enter the
navy.
Miss Virginia Foster has returned
home after a weeks visit in Water
Vile
Mrs. James Clifford and little son,
Stanley, of Manchester. Mass, are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs Augustus Cliff
ford and other relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
LIFTS THE BAN
May Publish Certain
News of the 26th
No Mention Must Be Made Of Number
Of Men in Any Command or Move
n,ents Towards Seaport Says Gen.
Edwards-Human Interest News
Regarding Camp May Be Published

Boston, Aug. 24.-The character Of
news that may be published regarding
the troops Of the 18th division was in
dicated in a statement BY Maj. Gen.
Edwards today.
Now that the troops have reached
the various camps" said Gen. Ed
wards, Il see no reason for prohibiting
publication OF news of a human in
terest character regarding the camps.
provided that no mention is made of
the number of men in any command"
General Edwards made it clear that
while the previous ban on publication
of camp news has been lifted, the press
would be expected to suppress any in
formation which may in any manner
como into its possession concerning the
movement of military forces toward
seaports or of the assem- bling of mill
tary forces at seaports from which in
ference might be drawn Of any inten
ton to embark for service abroad; and
any informa ton of the assembling Of
transports or conveys, or of the en-
barkation itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
RICHMOND CAMP
GROUND NOTES

The campmeeting ended in blaze of
religious fervor. The last service Of
the year, deeply impressive. was p
led-!eter reriod in the long, evan
celisticallv successful career of the be-
loved Rev. l. T. johnson. Many new
converts came forward as the result of
the masterflll sermon by Rev. F. G..
Norcross and the heart gripping. con-
Guiding eXhortation Of Rev. Johnson
The scene was an impressive one that
will be long remembered by the null
titudc which attended.
The collections during the camp
meeting totaled to approximately $751;
This. so the leader declares, will al
low those in charge to come out about
even. Plans for the next revival are
already being considered. which shows
tho determination of the leader
The following officers were elected at
the annual meeting Of the Kenrcbec
Valley Association: President. H. w
secretary and auditor. Miss Marietta
Hanson, o. NJ. Lancaster. Rev. l. T.
Johnson. A. p. Moody. Mrs. H. W
Hanson. F. NJ. Yeaton, Rev. F.
{. NOrcroSS, RESOLUTIONS OF re-
sret were read on the death Of two
prominent pioneer members of the as
sociaton. Everett r. Drummond and
VIM. P. Varnum. Many plans for per-
manent improvements were discussed
A vigorous protest was launched at
the cottaeeholders meeting over the
contemplated taxation Of the cottages
by the town Of Richmond. A cam
paign Of united and vigorous action
was decided upon by the aroused own
ers.
Rev Ralph r. Andem. staying at
Camp Andem. will preach next Sun
day.> August 26, at the Methodist
Church in Richmond. A large attend
nnce Of the admirers Of this enthus-
iastic young preacher is expected to be
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
FUNERAL OF GEORGE F.
DUNCAN. NATIVE OF BATH

Portland. Me, Aug. 24-Twelve choir
hovs from the Duncan camp at Bret
ton Woods, established by George F.
Duncan of this city, came here and
sang at his funeral, which was pri-
waite. in his residence. 1o4 West street.
Bishop Benjamin Brewster conducted
the Episcopal ritualistic services. and
those in attendance included intimate
friends as well as members of the fam
fly.
James c. Hamlen. DR.. W. H. Brad
ford. Philip ]. Deering, Eugene r.
Baxter, Joshua c. Libby. Philip G.
Brown, all of this city. were honorary
hearers. Interment was in Bath and
private.
ment and stock and bond business
here, died Tuesday.
Born in Bath, this State, in 1852. he
went as a boy to England with his
parents, Capt. and Mrs. Charles {.
Duncan, and there received his early
education. Returning to the United
states. he was graduated from the
po,vtechnic Institute in Brooklyn and
then was in business for several years
in New York city. In 1882 MI. Duncan
returned to Maine.
In 1883 Mr.. Duncan married Jenny
McIelland Of Bath, and Mrs. Duncan
survives.
While in New York city Mr.. Dun
can studied music under celebrated
mast era.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
MT. VERNON

SOUTH-Mrs. John Harris. who has
been employed at the Lake View
House. Winthrop, is at home.
Rev. F. Walker, accompanied by his
wife and daughter, Elizabeth, of Port
land, who are spending the summer at
Readfield, were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. A. Walker at the Albion on Tues
day.
Herman Healey Of Mt. Vernon is
building a new chimney at the Dunn's
Corner school house.
Mrs. Chase Fogg, who has been
visiting in Portland and Lewiston, is
expected home Thursday.
Miss Ida Porter Of New York, for
merly Of this place will pass her va
cation beginning Sept. l with relatives
in Maine, visiting in her old home
neghborhood for a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
OCEAN POINT
Very Enjoyable Private Party
Given at Casino-FOOd Sale
Proves to Be Great Success.

A private party was held at the Ca
sino Tuesday evening by Dwight Van
Horn and Miss Marion Dodge. Games
and dancing were enjoyed by all I'M
til late hour. Refreshments Of ice
cream and candy were served.
William Yerrall has gone to Spring.
field. Mass, for short visit. Harry
Philbrick has taken his place as Ken
nebec Journal reporter for a week.
Mrs. Norman Van Horn, the Misses
Eleanor Van Horn and Marion Dodge
visited friends in Boothbay Harbor
Tuesday.
Mrs. Ola Simpson made a business
trip to Augusta Sunday.
Miss Elada Mason called on friends
in Augusta last week
Miss Estelle Monroe visited friends
in Brunswick for few days,
Miss Marjorie Hussey visited friends
in Westport Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert z. Locke Of
Augusta are passing twoweeks' va
cation at the Band Box
Harry Halves Of Springfield. Mass,
Is passing his vacation at HIS cottage.
Mr.. Halves, who IS clever tennis
player. will devote much of his time
at the tennis courts.
Judge and Mrs. Harold E. Cook are
passing their vacation at their cot
taee.
Mrs. John VI. Eastman, who has
been i'll is row o, the improving list
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rovnton If An
eusta arc passing their vacation NJ his
cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Flovd Crews Of Oscurd,
y. NJ. are passing their vacation at
tho Pleasant View House.
r. NJ. johnson Of Hallowel1 is stop
ping at the Pleasant View House.
J. G. Cummings and Frank Stevens
OF Hallowell are passing their vaca-
ton at the Pleasant View House.
Rev. Walsh Of Rillarica will conduct
tho services at the chapel Sunday
The food sale held Wednesday att
ernoon proved very successful. The
sum Of SIG was made for the Ocean
Point Association.
Mrs. c. 3. Paine and son left for
home. after passing a few days at the
Atlantic House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
Piles
FlsSlIre
fistllIa
STATE OF MAINE.
Public Utiitxos Commission.

s7pa atlon ~ tho New England Tele-
prone 1ni Telegraph Company Tor ap-
irc'al ~ issue uf securities.
T.. No. 90. \
me petitioner a telephone utility dong
-slr'ss in tho state OF Maine requests
.ifHorty 20 issue five thousand four hun.
U'd ih.rty-twn t5i,2 shares OF capitat
~ the par value of one hundred
'"7re flND each. for the purpose OIL
'r'7izirg expenditures for new con-
'r.'uor lG the state Of Maine between
4'' :, 1915 and June SO. 1911. 1t is
ORDERED
Eat a public hearing he had on said
f'Non AT the Belgrade Lakes Hotel. Bel
race Lakes Maine. Sept. IL. 1917. at $50
''tNDN IN the forenoon and that petitioner
WE notice NJ said hearing by causing an
TESTED copy of this order 10 be published
r one Issue ~ the Daily Kennehec Jour
al rewspap per published at Augusta in
u" 'nunty Of Kennebec In said state,
N.a publication TO be at least seven days
el"r- me date of said hearing.
,1'Ncn under the hand and seal OF the
4oHc Utilities Commission. at Augusta,
"s - day 81 August. A. y. 1917.
BENZ. +. CLEAVES,
~ 81 WM b. SHELTON.
JOHN r. BCNkER,
Fnnhc Utilities Commission Of Maine.
\ ,rde copy,
Attest ROY F. LEACH,
-A-dlt Assistant Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
AUGUSTA LOCALS
STREET cAvE.IN
Reveals a Very Interesting Relic Of
Old Hand Tub Days

A cave-in which occurred early Fri
day morning ON Winthrop street, d.
rectly in front Of the residence Of
Henry n. Whitman, caused a lot Of
guessing on the part of those whose
memories do not reach back to the
days before the pressure water sys-
tenn was installed, and when numerous
cisterns located in various sections Of
the city supplied the water for use in
fire fighting. Probably most of the
old timers even had forgotten about
the presence Of the suhterranean we'll.
Like all the others in the city, the
cistern on Winthrop street was built
of bricks and was rooted with cedar
timbers. Alternate wetting and drying
Of the timbers since the cistern's dis
use had fastened their rotting and at
last they collapsed under the weight
Of rain-soaked earth resting upon
them. The we'll was found filed with
water to its entire depth Of six feet.
The cistern is directly under the en-
trance to a driveway over which au.
tomobiles frequently pass and it seems
almost unexplainable that no car has
crashed through the decomposed tim
bers. Had such an accident Taken
place it surely would have been a most
disagreeable one.
Just how many Of the old fire els
terms are in existence no one seems to
know. One citizen ventured the esti-
mate that there are nearly hundred
They are about Is feet in diameter and
six feet deep
Street Commissioner varney feels
that If the exact locations were known
it would be for the interest Of public
safety. as proper precautions could be
taken to avert future cave-ins. He
will have the water pumped from the
Winthrop street cistern. which will
then be filled with dirt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
SK0WHECAN

Another water district meeting is
called for Monday afternoon, the eth,
nothing having been transacted at the
last meeting.
Charles Fentiman is improving from
the effects of his recent surgical op-
Grafton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Barron, who
are going to California next month,
have leased their farm to their nephew.
Raymond Steward. Of Portland. They
may decide to locate >efmanently in
the West.
Rev. c. F. Andrews of Plymouth,
Mass. has been visiting for a few
days with Austin Andrews and other
relatives in town. Fred Andrews, who
expects to shortly sail for France with
his sister, Minnie, of Providence, r. l.,
have also been visiting relatives in
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
Dexter
Officers Elected at the Knowles
Family Reunion-Farewel
Reception to MIR. and Mrs. L.
A. Ross.

At the Knowles family reunion held
ficers were elected Maurice Ireland.
Lewiston, president; Elwood Ireland.
Lewiston, vice president; Lydia
Knowles, Pressure ISLE secretary. The
reunion was held at the old HOMESTEAD
near Corinna village. There was a
large number present, among them the
oldest man in town, c. c. Knowles.
Many were present from out Of town
and few from Massachusetts, where
the early descendants of the Knowles
family were born. Tables were set in
the. spacious barn and picnic dinnes
enjoyed
A farewell reception for the retiring
superintendent of schools, Leland A.
Ross. and Mrs. Ross, was held at the
Universalst vestry Friday evening.
The affair was also made an opportu-
nifty for the community to meet the
new superintendent and his wife, Mr..
and Mrs. James Hamlin. Refresh
ments were served and an Interesting
program enjoyed.
w. B. Gould is making a large scale
map OF Dexter village. The map will
be four by seven feet and will show
all the streets and the residences
along the street carrier routes.
Miss Teth Stone has returned from
Augusta where she went to attend the
wedding Of Lieut.. Raymond Swift and
Miss Mildred harrington. The groom
is the son Of Mayor Willis Swift Of
Augusta and the bride is the daugh-
ter of FRANC G. Harrington Of that city.
and was roommate Of Miss Stone at
Mount Holyoke college. graduating
with her in the class of 1917.
Rev. Frank Clark and family Of
Easton. CT. are guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Forest Parcher, Park street.
The regular meeting Of the Dexter
Equal Suffrage League will be held
Saturday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. Elizabeth Plummer. Ralph O.
Brewster Of Portland. secretary Of the
! Mems Equal Suffrage League Of Maine,
will address the meeting. The public
is invited. Mr.. Brewster is the son Of
Mr.. and Mrs W. e. Brewster Of this
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25

Joseph Noel. Joseph Vigue, Joseph
Ross. Fred Lessard and William DUDE,
all of Lewiston, were arraigned in
municipal court there Thursday,
charged with the theft of $50 from
Maj. Deschon, who lives on the Dan
willie Junction road. Noel was held for
the grand jury. the others were dis
charged Noel formerly worked for
Deschon and the five went to the
house Tuesday evening, where Noel
changed his clothes for suit he had
lett there. He left his watch and the
Ave went back Wednesday after It.
After they had gone Mrs. Deschon dis
covered that pocketbook with $50
which was kept between the mattress
es Of bed. was lying on the floor with
the money gone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-25
Els CLASS, MIXED
FARMINGDALE

Irving Averill. who enlisted in the
navy as a machinist and left home
about July 2. Is known to have sailed
soon after on the flagship wakiza
The date of sailing and the destina-
ton is not known but the many in
curing friends will be interested to
learn this much of his whereabouts.
Mrs. Hannah McCausland remains
about the same. although gradually
failing.
Some farmers have not vet finished
haying and while waiting for good hay
weather have begun their fall plow-
ing.