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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-12
us. Is. in Righteous War
Say Maine Methodists
Resolutions on War Offered by Rev. M Arers and Accented
with Mr. Holt Announces $1,000 Gift for
Preachers Aid ~ 10'

westbrook. Me-, April 1.-THE 93d MainI
state conference opened this morning in
the Westbrook Methodist Ep,scopa,
church at o'clock. Bishop Franklin
Hamilton Of Pittsburg. Pa, presiding. Ir
his few opening remarks Bishop Hamil.
ton expressed his great qualification ir
beIng present as he had but recently re.
covered from serious illness.
The sacrament OF the Lords Supper
was then administered to all delegates
present.
The roll call which was called by the
secretary, r. A. Rich. showed 70 delegates
TO be present. Organization was next In
order,
The conference chose the following:
secretary Royal A. Rich. Mechanic
Falls; assistant. William Wood. Madison
stat.stican. e. r. Doughty, Naples; as.
s!stants. NJ. Gerry Plummer. north Con.
way: Louis A. Staples South Berwick
Cvmbrid Hughes, Kezar Falls; w. H. Nc
Lean. Kittery.
Treasurer, J. NJ. Arters, Rumford; as
sistauts. G. B. Cornish. Richmond; W H
Brokenshire, Hallowell.
The following committees were Their
chosen:
District superintendent, c. o. Mills, H
L. Nichols, William Wood. F. Fl. Hall, A
A. Callaghan. Charles F. Broogs. George
f. Ackermann.
Committee fraternal relations. year. D
F. Faulkner. c. I. Spear. F. n. Kewley;
Years. ]. r. Clifford II. s. Dow. T. A
Bean; 3 years. 3. G. Wentworth, J. Fl
Roberts, r. w. Kennison.
Committee on education, W. J. Layton
{ p. Wright, II. A. Clifford.
Committee on periodicals. publications
and collection. C.. o. Perry, J. f. Clancy
Board Of examiners-F. P. Baker
Walter Canhan, ]. NJ. Arters. 7. c.
Chapman. ]. R. Clifford. F. H. Hall. H
\ clifford. I. A. Bean. G. I. Spear. r
J.. Farnsworth. A. A. Callaghan, D. F
Faulkner. e. II. Hall. a. Hamilton, II
l.. Nichols. Charles f. Brooks. H. c.
Turner. B. c. wentworth, w. Wood. w
j. Layton.
Conference STEWARDSHIP. F. Holmes
T. c. Chapman. Il. p. Baker, A. Hamil-
ton. years; w. P. Lord. 1 year; E
II. Brewster. year.
Triers Of appeal. NJ. Arters. w. F
Berry. T. p. Baker. D. F. Faulkner.
Reserve-A. Hamilton, T. c. Chap
man.
Resolution on War
The following resolution was then
offered by Rev. 7. NJ. Arters and was
accepted with enthusiastic:
Whereas our beloved Country has, by
action of Congress at the suggestion OF
cur President. entered the great world
war in behalf of humanity and against
inhuman autocratic rule. and.
Whereas. 1t becomes the duty Of ev-
cry American to declare himself loyal
20 his Government and to the lofty
Trincfples of our beloved Republic in
such a crisis. therefore
Resolved, That we. members Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-12

ant Harold Cock; I'd lieutenant, Eben
Osgood.
S. r. Oldham, principal at NJ. c.
J., who is q member Of the 100 Com
mittee on Public Safety, has received
notice from the county chairman
calling attention to the law passed at
Augusta in regard to the sale of ex-
ploaives and the matter Is being at
tended to by Prof. Oldham. who has
notified those handling same.
Leon w. Haines, superintendent, and
T. Thomas. agent Of the American
Wooden Co. mill in in Hartland, left
here Tuesday for Boston to attend a
meeting Of the company.
The Freshmen prize speaking con-
test at NJ. c. I. will be held in Powers
hall Friday evening. April 10.
James Fuller of Wollaston, Mass, a
former resident of Hartland. was in
town Wednesday the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. NJ. Bigelow.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Stevens return
ed Tuesday from a few days visit in
Troy with Mrs. Stevens sister, Miss
Octavia Mitchell.
Miss Martha Drake returned Wednes-
day to her studies at Bates college. at
ter passing the recess with her pa
rents. Judge and Mrs. O. H. Drake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-12
Varieties of Bananas.

To most persons In the temperate
zones a banana IS banana But the
truth is that there are over sixty
known varieties of the fruit, with as
great or greater variation in character
as the different kinds Of apples. Ha-
wa.i is said to have something over
forty distinct varieties OF the fruit.
most OF which have been introduced by
the whites. Some Of these are OF ex-
tremeiy delicate and delicious favor,
while other kinds are used, II at all.
only when cooked in various ways.
There Is scarcely a city house lot or
country "kulcana" or homestead which
does not have a clu1np or two Of ba-
nanas, which grow with practically no
care, new plants or suckers shooting
out to replace the ones which have
fruited and been removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-12

service, but his duties as treasurer Of the
savings bank forced him to give up this
position aud he ceased to participate In
political activity.
In 1890 Mr.. Drummond was elected
a member Of the Common Council Of
the city and in 1892 was elected a mem
Der of the Board Of Aldermen. where
he served for four years. during two
OF which he was chairman. although the
Democrats were in control. but elected
him to the position in recognition OF
his integrity and wide acquaintance
with public affairs Of the city. His
knowledge Of law and financial matters
made his services on these boards es-
pecially valuable.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs.
Carrie D. Lang Of Lisbon and Mrs. Sa-
rah Jenkins. who has lived with him
for a number Of years and who is
very sick. her life being dispared Of.
His last brother, Hon. Josiah Drum
nond. died about 10 days ago In Port
land. Three children also survive him.
one son, Clark, dying several years ago.
They are, Mrs. Viola B. Themes of
Portland. Albert F. of this city and
Mrs. Aubigne E. Wyman of Whitman.
Mass. There are also several grand
children. John p. Themes. who is a
lawyer in Portland. Miss Aubigne E,
Themes and Mrs. Harry Smith of
Portland. Mrs. George Beach of New
Bedford. Mass, Prince A. Drummond Of
Boston. Katherine S. Clark and Everett
r. Drummond, all of this city. Everett
L.. Elwood A. Sidney P. and Howard
wyman. all of Whitman. Mass, and
Miss Hildegarde Drummond Of this city.
also one great grandchild, Hugh Beach
of New Bedford. Mass.
The funeral will be held at o'clock
Friday afternoon.
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fairfield

Ralph Bramhail OF Belfast passed
Wednesday with friends in town. MIR
Bramhall was formerly sub-master al
Lawrence High school.
Invitations for the dance to be giyer
Thursday evening at the Assembly b,
the Holy Name Society have been issued
Henry War; has gone to Montreal
where he viii be employed.
The remains of Lafayette Gibson O,
South Berwick were brought here Tues.
DAY. where the interment was made al
Maplewood cemetery. Mr.. Gibson was
the son Of the late William and Eebecca
Gibson and resided In this town for q
number Of years. He Is survived by a
mother wife and daughter Alice, two
sisters. Maude of this town and Mrs
Alice Lascelle Of Brooklyn. n. Y, half
sister. Mrs. Knight. and brother
Charles.
Atwood Of this town to Miss Ida NJ
Blunt of Waterville are on file at the
town clerks Office
Mrs. r. c. Ross Of Albion was in town
Wednesday,
The pupils Of the sth and 9Th grades OF
the North Grammar school have a Palmer
Method exhibit in Albert JEWELS window.
Mr. and Mrs. John Jacquith have re-
turned from Bath, where they visited
their daughter. Mrs. William Staples
At the Board Of Trade meeting held
Tuesday evening the chief business was
the establishing OF sash and blind fac
tory in this town. Nothing definite was
done and another meeting will be held
next Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Leila Lawrence was rendered a
surprise party Wednesday evening at the
home Of Mrs. Adelbert Greenleaf by the
Embroidery Club in honor OF her BIRTH
day. A very pleasant program was en-
ioyed and refreshments served. Mrs.
Lawrence received many pretty presents.
Roger Nye Of Augusta passed Wednes-
day with relatives in town.
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WAR MEASURE ASSURED
Continued from Page One)

again receiving close scrutiny.
Liquors and beers probably will be
taxed millions of dollars and soda foun-
tains and other soft drink dispensaries,
Including the NEAR beer parlors, are
virtually certain to be assessed share.
Members of the committee are consider
ing taxing places of amusement, inclCd-
ing moving picture theatres. on the num-
Der of tickets sold.
Postal Changes
Probably the most far-reaching propos-
al vet suggested is that the postal
charges be raised. 1t has been proposed
that the present one cent rate Tor Crcn
and circular letters he raised TO one and
q. half or two cents, and the regular two
cent rate to three. No tax suggested, it
is argued in favor of the proposal. would
reach so many persons and be objected TO
by go few.
In connection with this postal plan is
another to tax newspapers and periodicals
IN nroportion to the amount of advertising
they carry.
Suggestion that cold storage foods be
taxed heavily also is receiving much dis
cussion. Il is argued that this would
serve to bring in revenue and at the same
time discourage the operation of food
spectators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-12

Prices" always an item Of TIM
portsnce in connection with adver-
tised goods. have in these times
greater interest than usual. For
they change over highland every
change ic Of purse-interest to
readers Of ads.
Not many homes fail" If the
financial management is success
full. Not many homes are we'll
managed. as to the buying prob
lems, unless the housewife IS q
student-and an INTERESTED
ONE OF the store ads.
The position OF buyer" for the
home comes to the wife "by inheri-
lance" It is hers through pre-
cedent and through necessity. She
will fail in the work IF 1T DOES
NOT INTEREST HER. She will
make IL success of 1t--and Of her
home management--if her INTER-
EST in the task never lapses. or
course she studies the ads.
So much Of the income Of each
home Is spent In the stores that
they play a big part in home-mak-
Ing. Some stores serve SO well
that oil stores must try to keep
pace. Some stores advertise SO
informingly and helpfully that all
stores aim to reach the same mark.
The woman who studies the ads
would find nothing but amusement
in palpably exaggerated state
ment--it would not influence her to
buy-and If an advertiser should
fall into the HABIT OF exagger-
alton she would lose all interest in
that store.
To know the stores" PAYS. To
study the ads Is essential II q
woman would properly appraise
the service offered to her by the
competing stores.
Even a small shopping errand
may justify a little preliminary
etudy of the ads. To secure the
right thing instead OF tho wrong
one-even in small matters-is
worth while.
The most attractive VALUES
offered in the stores today are AD-
vERTISED in this newspaper.
That is why these ads are IMPOR-
TANT TO YOU.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-12
1T PAYS TO READ
Advertisements

Do not send your money afar-if
tho thing you want is to be had in
your home city.
II "the automobile thought" a
making any place for itself IN your
mind, read the ads! They will in
q short time, educate you as to
characteristics and prices Of cars.
You'll know one from another
and that's the beginning Of auto
mobile wisdom.
Store-news Is home news. Some
thing advertised today finds itself
in your homo tomorrow-and tho
lad" brings about the transaction.
One Of today's ads may change
some one of your buying plans-to
your profit
In your buying for tho homo Il
is quite as profitable to KNOW
VALUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
as it is. in other things. to KNOW
instead Of "blunderipg through"
Tho bargain hunter" has
evolved into tho Intelligent buyer
for the home-the woman who ex-
crcises as much ability in expend.
ing money as It required in earn.
ing 1t.
Tho woman who studies tho ads
KNOWS that she is paying tho
smallest possible price for her pur-
chase. She doesn't Just HOPE SOL
The merchant who can protect
you on both quality and price in q
time when both are apt to fluctuats
unaccountably Is rendering you
real service.
Buy at your home city stores a.
a matter Of self-protection-and Of
those home-city merchants WHO
ADVERTISE!
Tho dollar you spend in your
home-city store stays in your
home city and SERVES. Tho dol
lar you send away ceases to serve
anybody In the city where you
make your home.
The merchant who 10 using
larger space In which to give to
you the news Of his store deserves
your interested attention. He has
"a reason"-and YOUR INTER-
ESTS are invested in that reason.
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china's Food Problem.

No natural resource Is too trihing ia
be turned to account by the teeming
population Of China. The sea is raked
ana strained for edible plumber. Sea
weed and kelp have a place in the lar
der. Great quantities Of shellflsh nc
bigger than ones finger nail are opened
and made to yield food that finds
its way far inland. The fungus tina;
springs up in the grass after a rain
IS eaten. Fried sweet potato vines fur
nish the poor mans table. The road
side bitches are baled out for the sake
oe fishes no longer than ones finger
Careful observers say that four-fifths
OF the conversation among common
Chinese relates to food.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-12

The quarterly meeting Of the Maine As
ISOLATION Of Optometrists was held at the
Elmwood Hotel in this city Wednesday
afternoon with a good number in attend
ance. There was an important business
meeting following which there were ad-
dresses by c. NJ Smith of Boston on
Service and Publicity" and another by
D. F. Plaisted of Lewiston on "Prisms"
Following the meeting there was ban
ouet with music by Drew's orchestra
Some fine addresses featured the after
dinner program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-12
BELGIAN Fund

The collection for Belgian relief fund
at the Christian Science Society Of Wa
terville on Sunday. April 5, was SIS,
The society has previously sent con-
trlbutions amounting to $40. The Chris
tan Science church in Boston has car
riod on q systematic relief work since
the war began and has raised several
hundred thousand dollars for the pur-
pose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-12
At M. c. ].

Al a meeting after chapel TUESDAY
morning at NJ. c. l., of those VINO are
taking military training. officers were
elected. The companies were divloeo
by classes, the Seniors and Sopho-
nores making one: the Juniors and
Freshmen making the other. Al tne
senior-Sophomcre meeting the toi-
Owing officers were elected: Captain
Elwyn Clarke; LIST lieutenant. Gilbert
6oyce: "a lieutenant. Carl WardweH.
The Juniors and Freshmen elected Tor
saptain, Clarence Emery; LIST neuten-
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M. E. S. S. DISTRICT
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Sunday
School District convention was held
at the Methodist Episcopal church
Wednesday afternoon and evening
with an attendance Of IS, representing
1o different churches. The afternoon
session opened at O'Clock with a
song and praise service and this was
followed by an address of welcome
and a devotional service. There was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-12
WA7ERvll.L.E:

There was a good attendance at the
arrnory Wednesday evening OF the BOY
Scouts of the city who We're given a
talk and drill by Captain Murray OF
Co. H. The meeting was a very instruc-
tive one for the boys and the work OF
CAPTAIN Murray was much appreciated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-12

Lester Glazier entertained his Sunday
school class at his home on Bunker
avenue Wednesday evening. The boys
played games until a late hour and re-
freshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-12

An interesting meeting OF the Eliza
beth Pierce Lancey Chapter. ID. A. X.
was held Tuesday evening with MISS
Florence Buxton. Before giving the
program Mrs. w. r. Hunnewell, chair
man Of the welfare committee on the
local public safety committee. gave a
comprehensive talk on the Red Cross
work which is being taken up in this
town. The following program was CIV
en-: Sketch Of Our Revolutionary An
cestors. Mrs. Frank A. Palmer; Inc
French Alliance. Miss Grace DAVIS
Campaigns Of 177S-S0. Mrs. Hunneweu.
Miss Achsa Moore Of Berkeley. Cal.'
member Of the Rebecca Weston CHAP
ter Of Dexter. Me-. who is visiting IN
town. was present. The hostess served
dainty refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-12
Building Enduring Friendships

In time of uncertain rices for commodities-such
time the presen-the live merchant his opportun
ity for service.
He makes VALUE-GIVING the big aim and pur.
pose in his service to his patrons. If another merchant
in pursuit of usual profits boosts prices he holds them
mark permitting but the narrowest margin of per.sale
profits. He sells greater volume of goods His aggre.
gate profits satsfactory-and in every sale made he
has rendered service the customer has won friend
ship which will not quickly vanish.
The far-seeing merchant finds an era Of uncertain
prices his greatest opportunity To mako
the most of this he make his advertising more force
full than beforemus "get his story to all tho
people every day!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-12

"why the Sunday School Addition
Is Pleasing to the Master" is the top
ic on which members Of the First Bap-
tist church will speak at the nlid-week
service Thursday night. in the two
north vestries. Members and friends
will be interested, it is believed in this
service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-12
Ansil Bickmore

The death Of Ansil Bickmore, an aged
resident Of Detroit. occurred Tuesday
at his home. where he had been in fail
Ing health for some time. The funeral
services will be held from the home
Friday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-12
Her Advice.

"Ah," he SAID as he led her back to
her seat after the waltz, II Just love
dancing"
Well" she replied az she attempted
to repair torn fiounce, you're not too
old to learn
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e. M. Linnall

Edward NJ Linall. son of Henry and
Martha Newis) Linnall. died at IT'S
home at Benton Tuesday, about mid
night. The child was born Jan. 30,
1915, and has been in poor health for
the past few weeks.
The funeral services will be this at
ternoCn at o'clock.
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OF
studying advertisements.
while appreciation than before
who are 0
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ant, Harold Cock: I'd lieutenant, Eben
OsSood.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-20
EASTER STYLES PROMISE
MANY GORGEOUS COLORS

ATLANTA, Ca, March 20.-Easter
styles this year will be the most gor-
geous ever seen, according to advance
displays in Atlanta department stores.
Church interiors and promenades will
have the appearance of brightly color
ed crazy quilts combined with brilliant
flower gardens, for never before have
the women planned such daring de-
signs in dresses and hats.
Green and yellow and pink will De
among the conservative shades for
dresses. There will be skirts with wide
stripes of red and white, and red and
blue. resembling the old-time stick
candy that used to delight the young
sters.
Hats will be even more gorgeous
than dresses, while shoes and hose will
rival the hues of the rainbow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-20
BAPTIST CHURCHES RALLYING
TO RAISE GkEAT S500,OOO FUNs

ATLANTA Ca. March 20.-f the
Baptist churches in other towns and
cities contribute proportionately as
much to the fund as have the churches
in a number Of smaller towns of the
state. the success of the campaign to
raise 100000 to lift the debt from the
three principal Baptist institutions of
Georgia Is assured.
Here is the high mark set by five
Baptist churches:
Fort Valley, $4,000; Zebulon. $780,
Commerce, $500; Marshallville, ST.
500; Reidsville, $2,450.
Atlanta Baptists have agreed TO
raise $4,000 and one Baptist layman,
F. ]. Coolidge, has subscribed $4,000.
The fund raised here will ray the debt
on the Georgia Baptist hospital in this
city. Macon Baptists have pledged
themselves to raise 100000, to be Us
cd in paying the debt of Mercer uni
sersity in that city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-20
WAR CLOUDS ARE HANGING
OBVIOUSLY Low AT SAVANNAH

SAVANNAH, Ca, March 20.-WiCh
two Savannah ships sunk by German
submarines; several Savannahians'
lives imperiled whin they were forced
into the water; with the war cloud
hanging ANXIOUS and low over the
country, Savannah is rapidly asspm-
ing a warIike air. The night the news
came telling of the sinking of the City
Of Memphis, the Vigilancia and the IL
linois, crowds gathered on the streets
and anxiously awaited further re-
ports War talk was rampant, and
Youngsters in their teens considered
joining the army and navy. Every
body has begun looking forward with
interest to the attitude the United
States will take toward this last I'M
pardonable act. Members of the mil
itia units in the city say that even n
this short interval enlistments in the
national guard are increasing surpris-
ingly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-20
RAILR0AD RATES
FOR GRAND OPERA IN ATLANTA

ATLANTA, March 2O-Reduced rail
road rates for the annual week of
Metropolitan Grand Opera in tlanta
have been announced by the railroads.
This springs season embraces the
'cek Of April 90 to 28 inclusive. but
the reduced rates cover several days
before and after Round trip fare from
Birminghom will be $5.35, Montgom-
cry $3.50, Jacksonville $10.85, Amerl-
Gus $3.50, Augusta $3.50, Albany $6.45,
Columbus $3.50, Savannah $915, Char
lctte $50, Columbia $40, Charleston
$3.50 Chattanooga $3.50. Out of town
attendance bids fair to surpass all
previous records.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-20
GEORGIA NEGROES READY TO
RESPOND TO NATIONS CALI

ATLANTA, Ga, March 20.-That the
negroes of Georgia and the South arc
getting stirred up with as much pa
lriotic fervor in connection with the
prospect of war with Germany as are
the white people is evidenced by ut
terances of negro leaders in Atlanta
and other communities which have q
large colored population. Hundreds or
Atlanta negroes will enlist if there Is
a call for volunteers, and in this con-
nection the following statement by
prominent negro leader is interesting:
While in chains we fought in the rev.
Ciutionary war to free our masters
from tire yoke of England's tyranny
and when the struggle was over re-
truned again to slavery. We have
record to defend. and no treason,
tl'ank God, to atone or explain. No
negro has ever insulted the flag. No
negro has ever struck down presl-
dent of the United States. No negro
has ever sold military map or
government secret to a foreign foe. No
negro has ever run under fire. Accuse
MS Of what you will, sometimes justly
ard sometimes wrongly, but no man
can point tc single instance of dis
lc.alty TO the land that finally made
Us free"