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The Washington herald., 1917-08-12

street near a justice of the peace Of
fice while their owners waited their
turn TO pay for their Sunday evening
ride.
Washington motorists claim that In
sufficient publicity has been given to
the law recently operative in the
State. In the northern part Of Mary
land, especially around Baltimore. op-
portunities were given for automobile
owners to have their lights inspected
and approved A seal was placed on
approved lights by the police depart
ment In this vicinity no provision
was made for such a preliminary ex-
animation. IL is said.
The new law requires that at a dis
tance Of seventy-fve feet from the
headlights OF the machine the beam
Of light from the main lamps shall
not be over forty-two inches from the
level Of the roadbed-
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12
WASHINGTON HERALD. AUGUST g.
Eighty District Motorists
Fined $2,000at Hyattsville

More than eighty Sunday autoists Of
Washington and its suburbs were ar
rested and fined $3.50 each for vio-
lating the new Maryland headlight
law last evening on entering Hyatts-
vile, Nd.
According to the motorists, a net of
a dozen or more village police, con-
stables and special police patrolleo
the roads leading into the town from
the District. Practically every auto
mobile was stopped and measurements
made of the headlight scope. In most
cases, II was found that the head
lights were not in keeping with the
new law and the occupants OF the car
were arrested and brought before the
nearest magistrate where they were
convicted and sentenced.
It is said that at one time there
were eighteen cars lined up on the
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12

cessfully N omnibuses IN England
III the Manufacture OF whisky Ia
prohibited by the American govern
ment during the period Of the wxr.
the large distilieries VIII probably be
glad to turn to the distiilation OF In
dustriai alcohol from sevdust and
other waste products. which can be
produced to retail with profit AZ prices
no higher than gasoline.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-12

Electricity from dry batteries or a
storage battery operates a new auto
mobile clock Of such simple construc-
ton that 1t is not put out of order
easily by vibration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
FLAG RAISING
UNIV. CHURCH

Inc nag raising, twice postponed of ac-
count OF weather conditions, took place
sunday noon on the Universalist lawn
aiter the morning service. There was a
sooo attendance and an interesting pro-
gram provided. The flag was presented
by Kew. Nj. G. Folsom, the pastor. in be-
half of the donor, Mrs. c. e. Hale .pd
received with brief remarks by F. E.
Boston IN behalf of the trustees The
nag was then raised by the BOY Scouts.
oeiections were rendered by the Sunday
school orchestra and THE Star Spaneled
Banner and America" were sung by
the congregation led by the church
cholr. Prayer was offered by Rev. M. G
foisom and the address given by Judge
"A. spear. who said that as sunshine al
ways followed clouds and light followed
darkness, so at last had arrived a pleas
ant day for the flag raising and prov;-
dence still smiled upon us. The eminent
speaker recited "On Linden. When the
sun was Low as being prophetic Of the
conditions that exist in almost the same
locality of which the poem was written
he referred to the fact that the assem-
piage was under the auspices Of the
church of God, which stood for peace.
love and good will to man, calling at
tention to the fact that we may be called
upon to make great sacrifices now that
we are active participants in the great
world war. He stated that the flag there
unfurled stands not only for the life,
liberty and happiness of 100000, 900 human
beings, but for freedom Of thought and
OF speech. More than this. and to this
point he called the especial attention Of
the young, 1t stands for equal opportunity.
1t stands for peace. sovereignty and the
golden rule 1t stands for power, but be-
cause of this latter alone it is no reason
why it should be supreme. At the close
OF the address the pledge of allegiance
to the flag was given by the members Of
the Sunday school,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
WATERv|LLE HIGH
TRIMS C0bURN

Watervlle High school defeated Coburn
Saturday afternoon by a score OF 10 to
in a well played game on Alumni field
which was Witnessed by a large crowd
which rooted enthusiastically for their
favortes. The boys of both teams played
some fine baseball and the result gave
the victory to the better team, the High
school boys hitting the ball well. getting
16 hits with total OF Is, running the
bases in fine shape and fielding like
leaguers. They were in the game all the
time and pulled off some very pretty
plays
1t looked like Coburn victory at first
as the boys in red were able TO put
across three runs in the second inning.
The High school broke the ice In the NTH
and got a run across and then fell on
Belanger in the sixth and by a pretty
exhibition of hitting and base running
sent FIVE runs across, enough 10 win the
game. In the eighth they got three more
for good measure, while Coburn got one.
and in the ninth the High school added
its 10th tally. All members OF both teams
played good baseball and did their full
share it making IT an interesting game
to watch The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
See Yourself as You Appeared at Au-
gusta May 8th-Big Feature at John
son Opera House Today

By special arrangement the pre-
paredness Reef that has set all Ken
nebec Valley talking, taken at Angus
ia on Tuesday, May Sth, and shown
to 5000 people the first day at the Co
lonial theatre, will be seen at the
johnson Opera House today as an ex
ira added attraction to the regular
show. Alice Brady in THE Gilded
Cage" a World feature in five parts,
the last episode of "Patria" with Mrs.
Vernon Castle, showing 1900 people in
one scene, entitled. For the Flag
and a good comedy cartoon rounds out
the bill. Some class for one dime. See
yourself as others saw you at Angus
ia when you marched like a soldier.
The whole line of march will be seen
in this film and in fact everything ex-
cept the pick-pockets. This is daz-
cling show and a bargain for the
dime. Wednesday finds little Marguer-
lite Clark in THE Valentine Girl" a
story that's different from all the
others. Early tonight for the "Prepar-
edness Reel''-it's a thriller. Gerald
inc Farrar in Joan the Woman" at
the Coliseum May 3031 with cut
prices. Is and csc. "a Daughter OF
the Gods" with Annette kellerman
coming sOon,-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
ADJUSTMENTS
June Caprice 'snd Her Famous Smile
in 1.-The Mischief Maker" at the
Strand Today and Tuesday.

Through June Caprice's new play,
The Mischief Maker" the spirit Of
mischief runs rampant. 1t keeps Eff
tie's aunt sitting up nights to worry.
but why worry? Ettie positively re-
fuses to look at the photo of the man
her aunt has selected for her. and so
Fife goes to boarding school. Perhaps
other girls have learned to behave
there, but Effie,-well we simply can't
tell the story. Then ending is a happy
one and something of a surprise.
THE Great Secret" presents another
thrilling episode. William Montgomery
Strong is bravely defending his fiancee
Beverly Clarke and her mother from
an attack by DR.. Zulph's henchmen,
when the police come to his assistance.
At the sight of map laid as a ruse
by the Great Master. head of the Sec
ret Seven, DR.. Zulph suddenly be-
comes conscience stricken and loses
his nerve. However, he is spurred on
by the Great Master and continues his
evil intents.
One dime. Nothing higher.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
SUNDAY MEETING
AT COLISEUM

Although all the seats at the Coli
scum were not occupied Sunday after
noon. there was u good attendance and
the meeting proved to be one of much
pleasure and profit to those attending.
An orchestra furnished music and
there was a chorus which led the
praise service at the commencement
IT the meeting. Mrs. f. Lewis Wall of
Eandolph was the soloist. Mrs. Wall
has a very pleasing voice and sang
jerusalem in a bighly satisfactory
manner.
The speaker OF the Afternoon was
Evangelist A. A. Walsh. who took for
his text MY Father Worketh. and l
Work." The speaker announced that
his subject vas How to Prevent
Backsliding." The remedy, said the
speaker, is simple. it is simply work.
The man who is a worker in church
affairs Is never backslider. but when
he begins to ease up on the work then
danger becomes imminent. The speak
or gave concrete illustrations of young
men and young women who had been
started in life wrong. because they
had not been taught the value of Ia
lO'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
SAD DEATH OF A
LEWISTON WOMAN

Auburn, Me, May 20.-Mrs. Wilfred
Drouin died at her home on Mill street
early Friday morning, under circum-
stances which caused the police to ar
rest her husband and call for the State
medical examiner, DR.. w. L. Haskell
of Lewiston.
The Drouins have two daughters, the
oldest OF whom. 10 years old, told the
police that she came home from a
visit to Norway Wednesday and found
her mother sick in bed. On Thurs
day afternoon she says her father pull
ed her mother out of bed and threw
her on the floor, and a little later he
struck her. He wouldn't let us send
for a doctor or a priest and she died
alone, with grandmother and u.s." said
the little girl.
The grandmother said that her son
had been drinking. The medical ex-
animation showed there was nothing
unnatural about her death and Drouin
was released
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
GARDINER treats
HALL0WELL HIGH
TO WHITEWASH

Before large Saturday afternoon au-
dience Gardiner High used the white
wash on Hallowell High. the game re-
sulting in score of to 0. The out
come Of the game decided which should
remain in the lead in the Kennebec VAL
ley League. Spin" Cusicl1 and Chick
Meader were the hillmen assigned for
the fray and although the latter was in
good form the former was at his best
and allowed only two hits and passed
but one.
Only two of the visitors saw second
during the matinee. Cusick was ac-
corded almost perfect support and if
Meader had received the same the game
might have been prolonged indefinitely.
The Hallowell twirler allowed seven
hits and was unable to hold the home
lads when hits meant runs. Cusick was
greatly helped by two fast double plays
by his teammates. He himself drove
in the first run with a long two bag ger
Gardiner started scoring after Halo
we'll had Iailed in the first inning. Brisk
was safe when Sherman dropped his fly
took second on a wild pitch and then
stole third. Gorton famed and Little
field followed suite. Cusick proved to
be Johnny on the spot when he poled
a long one to left which was good for
two sacks.
It was not until the seventh that
Gardiner scored again although she had
many chances to tally. In this inning
Brisk doubled over Johnson's head aft
er Burke had famed. Gorton drove a
beauty to left and Brisk scored the
second and last run Of the game. The
next two men were easy outs.
The summary:
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P|TTSF|ELD
Final Arrangements for Memo
rial Day-Degrees at Grange
School Children on Class
Ride

Stephen Davis Post No. II, G. A. r.,
has made the following arrangements for
Memorial exercises: Memorial Sunday.
May e. the Post and Relief Corps, the
Sons Of Veterans and all other kindred
organizations, will meet at G. A. r. hail
at 10 o'clock and go to the Universalist
church. where the Rev. A. E. Wright will!
deliver the Memorial sermon. On Memo
rial day, May 80, the Post and all kindred
organizations will meet in G. A. r. hall
at p NJ. and a procession will form on
Park street headed by Pittsfield Cornet
Band, with the Sons Of Veterans as es-
cort, followed by I. o. o. F., Boy Scouts,
Camp Fire Girls. then veterans. members
Of w. r. c. and Ladies' Auxiliary in car
riages, and proceed to the village GEM
etery, where the usual ceremony of dec
Grating the graves of deceased comrades
will be performed. Returning from the
cemetery a service will be conducted by
the w. r. c. at the Soldiers monument.
The column will then reform and march
will deliver the Memorial address. 1t is
hoped that all places of business will be
closed from to P. NJ. that day.
At a meeting Of Pittsfeld Grange Sat-
urday evening the third and fourth de-
grees were conferred on three candidates.
The members of the Eighth and
Ninth grades Of the Pittsfield Gram
mar school enjoyed a class ride to
Camp Benson Saturday where they
passed the day. They were accompa-
MED by their teachers. Miss Lila
Wood and Oscar PjpeloU
Miss Jessie Turnbull went to Ban
gor Saturday for a visit with friends.
DR.. and Mrs. M. L. Damon left Sat
urday for Oakland to attend the S0th
birthday anniversary Of Mrs. Da-
mons father. George F. Allen.
Vernon Libby left Saturday for
Ellsworth to join his uncles on
weeks fishing trip to Narraguagus
pond in Cherryfield.
Frank Haseltine, a member Of tie
End Maine Regiment in Augusta and
Walter Haseltine of Auburn arrived in
town Saturday for an over-Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21

visit with their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
j. S. Haseltine.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F.. Nelson and Mrs.
Aaron c. Libby we're in Oakland Fri
day to attend the funeral Of Mrs.
Libby's aunt. Mrs. Sophronia F. Man.
ter, whose age was IS years.
Miss Fannie Thaxter Of Hebron who
has been visiting in the home of her
sister Mrs. Daniel Hennessey has re-
turned home
Miss Vesta Lyford formerly Of this
town who has been passing two years
in California has returned to Pittsfield
and is a guest at the Lancey House.
Horace L. Reynolds who recently re-
ceived an honorable discharge from Co.
A. N. G. S. NJ, has re-enlisted in the
same company and has Joined II at
Kennebunk.
Mrs. Owen Gould Of Brighton. Mass.
is visiting Mr.. Gould's parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaiah Gould. Before returning
home she will visit in Burnham with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Miles.
w. b. McGilvery, L. c. Taft and H.
c. Sterling are on a fishing trip to
Chase Pond, Bingham.
A public shirt waist dance will be
given Friday evening. June /. under the
auspices of the local telephone girls.
The dance will be given for the benent
of the Red Cross and those in charge
wish it announced that it will not be q
dress affair. The galleries will be
opened and it is hoped will be well fll-
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
Iiow's This?
Corns Lift Out
With Fingers No Pain!

Thanks to a new discovery made from a
japanese product your foot troubles can
be quickly ended.
1ce-mint as this new preparation is
called, is said to shrivel up hard corns
soft corns or corns between the toes 50
that they can he lifted out easily with
the fingers. It's wonderful. Think of it,;
only touch or two Of ice-mint and real
footjoy is yours.
There is not one bit Of pain or sore
ness when applying it or afterwards and
it doesn't even irritate the skin.
If your feet are inclined to swell or
puff. or if you have cracked or bleeding
toes. it will draw the inflammation right
out and quickly heal the sore and tender
places. it is the real Japanese secret o.
fire, healthy little feet and is greatly .ap.
prcciated by women who wear high heel
shoes and by men who have to stand on
their feet all day. Try it. Just ask in
any Drug store for few cents worth Of
ice-mint and learn for yourself what soil
foot comfort really is. There is nothing
like it-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
iiiIiIItllltIt.iil

to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound as she had taken it with good
results. l did 50, my weakness dis
appeared, / gained in strength, moved
into our new home, did all kinds Of
garden work, shoveled dirt, did build
ing and cement work, and raised hun
dreds of chickens and ducks. / can
not say enough in praise Of Lydia E;
Pipkham' Vegetable Compound and
if these facts are useful you may pub
lish them for the benefit of other
women. Mrs NJ. 0. JOHNSTON, Route
D, Box 1870, Richmond, Ind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
MEMORIAL SERMON
RANDOLPH CHURCH

large audience filled the audito-
rum of the Randolph Community
church Sunday to listen to an elo-
quent memorial address given by the
pastor Rev. E. Lewis Wall. Heath
Post, G. A. r., Pell Clason Camp Sons
of Veterans, Heath Relief Corps and
the Sons Of Veterans Auxiliary at
tended in body. The music by the
choir was we'll rendered and appro-
pirate for the occasion. Pastor Wall
read for the Scripture reading, the
second chapter Of Isaiah, which is pc
culiarly applicable to this country at
the present time.
Although DR.. Wall has been pastor
of the church but a few months his
work is already beginning to show in
increased congregations and interest
manifested. His text Sunday forenoon
was Lord, remember me when Thou
contest into Thy Kingdom" He opened
by saying that the admiration of the
Boys in Blue is tinged today with sad
ness as one notices their fast depict
ing ranks. Although those of them
who returned We're weakened by
wounds or sickness and many of them
had never been the same as before
they went, yet their sacrifices had not
been in vain, for we are today enjoy
ing the freedom they gave us and
live in a country strongly cemented
by the ties of friendship, a country
that knows today no North or no
South. Liberty" said the speaker lis
sweet but it is expensive. We admire
the hero as much as we detest the
coward and the boys of 81 won our
<1,n nrici ~ a
tons history
We sometimes question as to Wheth-
err the colored race fully appreciate
the full cost which we paid for their
liberty and yet there are those who
absolutely fail to appreciate what IT
cost Christ to redeem us. 1t is our duty
to appreciate this as much as it is the
duty Of the colored race to appreciate
our sacrifices We cannot understand
how a nation could be so heartless as
TO cruelty one as spotleSs as Christ,
vet some Of us cruelty Him each day.
The Jews Of today are without a ma
tional home and we should remember
that whatsoever man soWeth, that
shall he also reap. The Boys OF '6l
are today reaping the harvest of their
sowing and that is the reason Why TO-
day the American nation is fghting
against autocracy.
Do,i,v,;p Copter a student at Bates
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Ex- Mayor J. a. Cunningham

Elk Mayor j. a. Cunningham Of
Ellsworth is being congratulated on his
appointment as one Of the appraisers
for the Federal Land Bank of the
first district. which is comprised Of
the New ENGLAND states and New York
This bank is one Of those established
under the Federal farm loan act and
is located at Springfield, Mass. Mr..
Cunningham. as an appraiser, will be
an outside representative Of the bank,
appraisine farms and looking up the
responsibility Of farmers who apply
for leans under the act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
CONY BUR|ES
ABBOT HIGH
BY 23-8

Pennington. Me, May 20-(Speciai)-
Starting their savage batting attack in
the first inning and continuing uncheck-
ed throughout the contest, Cony buried
Abbott under a score Of % to 8 Satur-
day afternoon. Ten tallies fell to the
visitors in the first two sessions. In
the seventh Bryant relieved Deering on
the mound but proved as easy as his
predecessor and in the eigth faced II
batsmen and was touched for seven
safe hits. Hill and Merrill were the
feature performers with the ash. List
less fielding marked the play Of both
teams and Cony's numerous misplays
enabled Abbott to score five Of her eight
runs in the opening inning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21

Red Cross Tag day was observed in
Hallowel Saturday, May 10. with re-
markable success GROWING the efforts
Of the many young lady and gentle
men workers who were appointed
lieutenants to canvass the houses,
business places and streets through
out the day The corps of tag dlstrib-
utors was most efficient one, It's
work being done in most capable
manner and in a way that brougnt
results in nearly every lstance. me
sum of approximately $500 was real
lied from the sale of the tags. me
Red Cross Society appreciates the ell
forts Of the young people who sold the
tags and the committee feels grateful
for the way the townspeople assisted
in the work. and wishes to especially
thank Mr.. Childs for the special boxes
he so kindly furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21

The new flag for the city arrived the
latter part of last week and as soon as
the new fiagpoe. which is now in process
Of manufacture, is set UP in the City hall
yard it will be flung to the breeze every
fair day. The flag is a large one, being
12x24 feet. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21

Earned runs, Gardiner /. Two-base
hits. Burke, Cusick. Stolen bases.
Burke. Canter. J. Heselton, Hall. Struck
out by Cusick 10. by Meader IA. Hits
off Cusick in g. off Meader in s.
Double plays, Burke to j. Heselton,
Littlefeld to J. Heselton. Left on bas-
es, Gardiner ., Hallowell 2. Hit by
pitched ball, Glidden Wild pitch,
Mcader. Passed ball, Arata .. Bases
on balls. off Meader 2. off Cusick 1.
Umpire, Kerr. Time. 1;25. Attendance.
$50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21

Jephtha Encampment Of Augusta will
work the Royal Purple degree at Gardiner
at o'clock this evening followed by
supper. class of candidates from this
city will be among those to receive mi
tiation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
Sewer and Water Pipe.
Central Maine Sanitarium
Fairfield. Maine

Sealed proposals will be received unit
400 p. NJ. May 29th. at the office of T. f.
Hardy NJ. D., Waterville. Maine. FIR
building sewer and laying water pire
for the Central Maine Santarium.
certified check equal to 1870 OF the
bid, payable to the Trea surer Of the State
Of Maine, will be required with each pro-
posal.
Plans and specifications and blank pro-
posals may be obtained at the office Of
Green & Wilson, Civil Engineers, "A Main
Street, Waterville, Maine. may19cSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21

from my age Inat
when going up
stairs / had to go
very slowly with
my hands on the
steps, then sit down
at the top to rest.
The doctor said he
thought I should
have an operation,
and my frie DIS
thought | would not
live to move into
our new house. My
daughter asked me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
The remains of the late Frank A

The remains of the late Frank A.
Hogan, who died Saturday afternoon
al the State hospital. Augusta, at the
age of 81 years, were brought Sunday
to the home of w. S. Woodside, half
brother of the deceased. Mr.. Hogan
was born in Upper Mills, n. r., put
for the past 10 years has been a res
ident of Hallowell. Funeral services
will be neld from the Sacred Heart
church at s o'clock Tuesday morning.
lnterment will be in the family lot at
the Hallowell cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21
Mrs. George 3. McCIench

The many friends Of Martha G. Rose,
wife of the late George B. McClench,
will regret to learn of her death which
occurred early Saturday morning at
her late residence on Second street,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-21

The Maria Clark Grammar took the
Highland Avenue Grammar school team
of Gardiner into camp by a score of -
to l Saturday forenoon on the Muster
field grounds. The battery for Maria
Clark was Palmer, Skillin and Greeley.
Young Skillin, who is a promising south
paw, was given a try-out in the last
three innings and he showed ability as a
slab artist.