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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

| demise. The burial will be at Bingham
Beside the son already referred 10
there is another son, DR.. Phillip Wood,
formerly of bingham.
Frank Robinson has gene to Dead
River on hunting trip.
Chas. futile, one of the proprietors
of the New Skowhegan House, is suf-
ferinS from the effects of deep knife
wound in one of his legs sustained
while working about his sheep at the
futile farm east of Malbon's Mills.
DR.. Da scombe and nurse We're called
to give the injured member attention
and Tuesday Mr. futile was able to
sit up. The accident was sustained the
day previous.
Aojutant General Mel. Presson is
getting after the Somerset county
SlackerS and writing them letters to
the effect that they are already in mil
itary service and subject to military
orders. This is reported as having in
f1uence on some of the so -called slack
crs at least and several men have al
ready reported to the local board. In
the lot was Ned Burke of JaCkman,
who claims that he had not received
the letter from the adjutant general,
but came If mis- own accord after
learning that he was wanted. He I'M
derwent a physical examination here
and was passed. Among others who
underwent physical examination as a
result of the message forwarded from
the adjutant general were Arnold A.
Straw of Skowhegan. George +. Burns
Of Madison, Fred Belanger of Moose
River Menra ProdeSomoS of Madison
and John Onieschnk of Bingham who
passed the physical examination, and
Archie Ross Hanson of Norridgewock,
who did not pass. The following list
of names indicate the men who have
lately been called by the local board
of Somerset county but have not APP
pcared for examination: 551-Joseph
-Adelbert Madison: 570-Mark HOWE
son. Jackman: 5sl-Thomas Cody,
lockwood: 5S7-.Toseph l. Robinson.
Fairfield; 594-Wilfred Veilleux. Jack
man. 609-Max Smith, lockwood: eli
Horace n. Mayo, Moose River; 61a--
BeecheHSN. Vincent, Bingham: Cts
Louis E1zzier, Jackman: 646-William
G. Bruneau, Shawmut; 65o-Stuart Nc
Cavour, lockwood: 691-Foster w
Strout, Bingham; 693-Gcorge Ouirrion
Long Pond. In most cases the letters
forwarded these men have been re-
turned to the Exemption Board. from
whom they were sent.
Miss Marion o. Steward who re-
Gently resigned from the Skowhecan
hlsh school faculty, has accepted a po-
sitlon as teacher of English and Ger
man at Kicker Classical Institute
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
WINSL0W'.
Slight Fire on Bay Street.
Thistle Club tc Convene
Thursday - Athletic Club
Holds First Meeting.

The fire department responded to a
call Tuesday a. NJ. at $50 to chimney
fire at the residence of Louie Hurd
Bay street. Three small chemicals
were used to eXtinguish it.
4 meeting of the Thistle Club will be
held Thursday evening at the Taconnet
Club House.
The Athletic Club held their first
meeting of the season Monday evening
at the Taconnet Club house. Practice
with the medicine ball and wrestling
matches were enjoyed by the mem
bers. Peter Laprice of Waterville in
structed them in wrestling.
Mrs Harry Whitehouse and son Les
lie of Richmond are guests at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Tot
man. Mr.. Whitehouse has accepted a
position at the H. & w. MILL
Mrs Mary Dunbar has returned from
a visit with Rocllland relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Woodland, after
a visit at the home of Mrs. Woodland $
mother. Mrs. William n. Stobie. have
returned to Leroy, n. Y.
Warren York, after visit with
friends in town, has returned to
Moosehead Lake, where he has en-
ployment.
The next meeting of the Sebasticooll
Literary Club will be held Tuesday
afternoon. Nov. g. at the home of Mrs.
Forrest f. Reynolds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Whitman and
son Frank returned Monday from a
few days visit with Pittsfield rela =
tiVes.
George Morrison Of Portland. who
frequently visits his sister, Mrs. Err
nest Whitman. has gone to the SAM
torium at East Parsonf1eld for treat
ment.
Mr. and Mrs. George Cushman have
been recent visitors at the home of
Augusta friends.
Michael McHenry returned Monday
evening from Saco, where he has been
the past week to attend the funeral
of his brother, who was killed by fall
ing from a train.
Mrs Frank Bickford, who has been
a guest at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Harold Simpson. has returned to
her home at Smithfield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
some HAUL
$4,000 Liquor Seizure
Chief Keegan's Squad
Haymow Looked Innocent but Har-
bored II Barrels Of Whiskey and
Conway Claimed Il for His Own
Fined 5000 and Gets Sd Days

Lewiston. Me, Oct 30.-Joseph Con-
/ way of Lewiston, veteran OF the
Spanish war, has admitted that he IS
the owner of the $4,000 worth of hard
stuff" which was seized by Chief kee-
can and his men on Monday afternoon,
from farmhouses near the Greene town
line.
When the patrol returned on Monday
afternoon. they had with them the
biggest haul which has so far been un-
earthed by the Lewiston police de-
,artment. approximating 100 gallons OF
liquor. and it is stated that at the Con-
wav farm they found two barrels and
i cases Of whiskcy. all in plain sight
Calling at the home of Edward ROSS
they added to the collection by the
amount of y full barrels these being
hidden under hay NOW At each place
a keg was found on tap.
Conway was arrested Monday, put
Ross was not, Chief Keegan allowing
him to finish some work which he was
doing about the farm and Tuesday
morning the men appeared before
Judge Curran, who questioned Conway
ABOUT MS IttOId titld lliibiio 'i't'1 =
was evidently his first offense. SEN
fenced him to 60 days and fine of
5000. and in default of fine 60 days ad-
dltional.
It is understood that the liquor
found at the Ross farm was also the
property of Conway. Ross claiming
that he was not responsible for what
was in the harm.
When the return trip was made for
the liquor. a report came in that "a
bullet for Keegan" had been threaten
ed and the police went out with re-
volvers handy. but nothing of the
sort developed. Patrolman James eau
thier, who made the find, with Officers
Hamel. Parent. LiZotte and Bechard,
made the squad.
The seizure at the Mcnamara shop
Saturday resulted in a six months Jail
sentence for the principal actor. with
a fine Of 5000, bail being set at $500.
It appears that with the cleaning up
of the Red Light district, the scene
Of activities for the dispensers Of fire
water has shifted to the truly rural"
sections which adjoin Lewiston. which
are now due to come in for their share
in the general over-hauling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
GO TO WORK PRONTO
OR GO BACK TO JAIL
(Biddeford Journal, oct. 20

Oscar Pihette who was discharged
from the United States navy, got a
raking down in the police court this
morning when arraigned on a charge
of being an idle and disorderly per-
son, which ought to do him good.
Judge George l.. Emery presided,
and when his honor was informed
that Pinette would not work and
when he did get money refused to
help his mother. he did not spare the
young man but explained to him just
what he was coming to and incidently
advised him to change his living and
especially after he was released from
Jail.
IF you don't 80 to work and help
your mother, you will be arrested
again and shipped back to the county
jail, and this will be kept up, in an
effort to educate You that it is very
important to earn an honest living
and especially in these times, when
these is such a demand for help" said
the judge.
Pinette was ordered to serve go
days at Alfred Jail. 1t was only a few
months ago that he was arrested in
this city on a charge of being a de-
serter from the navy and was taken
back to the Portsmouth navy yard
Since returning to Biddeford the
young man has not done much work
and has been Of very little help to
Lis mother.
Henry Labrai. arrested on charge
OF intoXication, was fined 50 and
costs, while Alfred Damas was put on
probation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
MANCHESTER
LADY PASSES
Cpd BIRTHDAY

North Manchester. Me-. Oct. 30.-Mrs.
John Knowles passed the 92d milestone Of
her life on Sunday. Oct. 2S.-Though she
has not been able to walk alone since a
severe illness last February. She retains
her faculties to a remarkable degree and
takes a keen interest in the great events
of the day. reading the daily papers and
her loved lions Herald, On Saturday
quite gathering of relatives, neighbors
and friends helped to brighten the day.
Dainty refreshments were served. Sun
day some who were unable to be present
on Saturday came to extend congratula-
tons She was showered with postcards,
flowers, confectionery. birthday cakes and
other choice vands and pretty gifts,
She deeply appreciates so much kind at
tention and says she has a host of pre-
cious friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

The Winthrop Literary club had an
interesting meeting Monday evening at
the home of Mrs. Clara j. Eastman.
The roll call was answered by naming
some noted man of Maine BY each
member.
\ very interesting paper on the
late Ihomas Il. Reed was read by Mrs
j. Fl. Mc1lroy and listened to with the
closest attention. The war news was
touched upon, then parliamentary
drill by the president closed the pro-
gram. The next meeting will be with
Mrs. Rowell.
| The weather was not all that could
! be desired by Harmony circle Tues
day. as their sale and ball was sched-
uled for tEat day and evening How
ever, women are brave as we'll as pa
| triOtic and VIII do much to win out un
! der more forbidding circumstances
| than rain and wind so the arrange
ments went merrily on. Quite num-
Der were out in the afternoon to nat.
ronlze the different tables which were
| very prettily decorated Mrs. Dora
Ham, president Of Harmony Circle.
had charge of the food table. assisted
| by Mrs. Harold Williams and Mrs. E.
G. Leighton. An abundance of food
testified to the proficiency of Winthrop
cooks The table was decorated with
/ orange crepe paper, witches. black
cats and skulls and crossbones all in
black. The candy table decorated
with pink and autumn leaves tempted
all those with a sweet tooth This
table had Mrs. lola Perry for chair
man with Mrs. Whitney, Mrs. Young
and Mrs. Benner assistants. The ia
bic given over to aprons, useful and
ornamentals, was decorated with ever
green and autumn leaves, giving a
festive appearance to the hall. Mrs.
Nora Briggs was head Of this depart
ment with faithful helpers in Mrs A.
c. Putnam and Mrs. Nora Towle.
The fancy work and remembrance
articles were displayed on one long
table decorated with evergreens, while
the fancy work made color enough to
give very pretty effect. Mrs Lottie
Longfellow was chairman of the fan
cy work, with Mrs. Eta Kimball as
sisting and Mrs. Foster had charge Of
remembrance articles, with Mrs. Ethel
Towle helping. On the remembrance
table Massachusetts. Illinois. Arizona,
Wisconsin. New Brunswick, Texas
British Columbia. California. Ohio and
New Jersey were the different states
and provinces represented while many
towns in Maine were also noted
| In Perth, n. B., to Mr. and Mrs
Lewis Hutcheon, daughter, Mary
Helen. was born recently Mrs
Hutcheon is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Towle of Winthrop
The subscriptions for the second is
sue Of Liberty bonds in Winthrop dis
trict: Winthrop. $4,000: Monmouth
ss5,1oo; Wayne. $4,000; Readfield, &c.
| 600; Mt. Vernon, $4,000: total, s162, 900
Of above amount. 1921 500 was SUBJ
scribed through the Winthrop branch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
Dexter

Mrs. Annie T. Hasty, wife Of Capt Per-
cy A. Hasty Of Co. A, 303d L. S. Inf, for
merly the Second Maine, has received this
week several letters from Capt. Hasty,
one of which was written on shipboard
while enroute to England and one from
Somewhere in England several days
following the arrival of the troops. I'm
the letters Capt. Hasty states that the
boys had a very pleasant trip going
across with very little seasckness. He
also stated that their courage was good
and that they were greatly impressed
with England its quaint people and beau
tiful garden-like scenery.
The letters from Capt. Hasty were the
first to arrive here from any of the local
Guardsmen now in their country's service
"over there"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
It Works! Try 1t
Tells how to loosen sore,
tender corn so il lifts
out without pain.


Good news spreads rapidly and drug
g!sts here are kept busy dispensing
freczone, the ether discovery of Gin
cinnati man, which is said to loosen
any corn so it lifts out with the fingers.
Ask at any pharmacy for a quarter
ounce OF treezone. which will cost very
little, hut is said t. he sufficient to rid
ones feet of every hard or soft corn or
callus.
You apply just a few drops on the
tender aching corn and instantly the
soreness is relieved, and soon the corn
is 50 Shrivcled that it lifts out with
ont pain. 1t is a sticky substance
which dries when applied and never
infames or even irritates the adjon-
lng tissue
This discovery will prevent thou
sands of deaths annually from lock jaw
and injection heretofore resulting from
tho suicidal hdh. OF cutting corns.-
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
Why | Believe
in Nuxated Iron
orength-Builder for the Nation
RY E. SACER, NJ. D.

,.h,v no remedy has ever met with
PIopaason1omenal success as has Nuxated
esca ~ y, is conservatively estimated that
lron . !, million people annually are
ove! -" :, in this country alone. 1t mas
tsklhs abiv endorsed and used by For
tsen hen-I; states Senators and Members
nsT Iress Physicians who nave oeerl
Q. cons yrith well-known hospitals nave
t0nhectl and recommended it, Mon
pfsscIlnr %annlni a prominent Cathohc
selsne-. recommends it TO all mem oers
C'ele;' 'I Catholic Church. Former Health
Q! missioner INC VIM. K. herr, Of Cnlcago,
CON NH omeht TO be used in every hospital
says N0cTihed by every physician. Sarah
and Nerspf--"the Divine Sarah, the
DsFnin.1 ,,oet noted actress has ordered a
sofld s mn, sent TO the French soldiers
sTge ~ give them strength, power anu
sadlFan-I Newman, late Police Surgeon
~ f. NV OF Chicago and former house
B. ine 'iefferson Park Hospital, Chlca-
'iTeeo a,.s Tlxated Iron has proven
g. 80 his own tests of it to excel any
tSrous".i re has ever used for creating
fFepattih ,d building up the nerves,
fea p'iSsn;ng the muscles and correcting
s,,gssfjye disorders; ~ DIV,
GEES n H0rnstine for ten years Pny-
~, in the Department of Pubic Heaitn
;canc ~ Of philadelphia says that
ana ma ma win Euxated Iron on num-
esls H' Unborn cases where other tonlcs
oel 3aiied absolutely convinced nm OF us
Aar arEahle and unusual power
Iefhe an sra not strong or well, you owe II
Il !, ~ IA make the following test: See
% yo4idS'Ct- ,sou can work or how far you
~" wsIE without becoming Urea: Next
cay .,io tiye-grain tablets of NuXated
she .hrea times per day after meals TOR
w" r,seks Then test your strength
NO VT Foo how much YOU have gained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
AIanson J. Merrill Of Bangor

Attorney Alanson j. Merrill of Ban
sor, &c, died Monday after d brief ILL
ness of heart disease. He was born
in Eddington, a son of Rev. Alanson
Merrill, Universalist minister. He
graduated from Westbrook Seminary,
read law in Bangor, WAS admitted W
the bar Sc years ago and was in aC
tive practice up to the time of his
death. He was treasurer of several
organizations, Mason, odd Fellow
and Pythian. A widow, two sons,
John 3. Merrill, who was associated
with him in practice, and Alanson r.
Merrill: also a daughter, Mrs. Frank
L. Darrell of Kenoeami. Que. sur
yive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
Floyd Gould

A quiet wedding took place Tuesday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Freeland w. Gould on Lincoln street
when their daughter, Miss Agnes Gould
was married to Marshall Floyd. son Of
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram c. Floyd Of Forest
street. The officiating clergyman was
Rev E. NJ. Trafton, pastor Of the Free
Baptist church. The wedding was attend
ed by relatives and a few invited friends
Of the contracting parties Following the
ceremony light refreshments were served.
Rebecca Weston Chapter, Daughters of
the American Revolution, will meet with
Mrs. Stanley Plummer Thursday evening
and all members are asked to be present.
There will be special meeting of Was
sookeag Chapter. Order of the Eastern
Star, Friday evening at Masonic hall for
the purpose Of inspection. Mrs. Marion
Crosby of Milo will be the inspecting
officer and all members are requested to
be present Refreshments will follow the
lodge meeting.
The tall nagpole on the Library
grounds, and which was the property of
the to wn, blew down in the gale Of wind
Tuesday afternoon. The pole was re-
markedly handsome one and, luckily. no
one happened to be passing when it
crashed to the ground.
Fay g. Scott have received another
large order for canning machinery from
the American Can Co.. the machines to
be built being similar to those manufac-
tured at the plant last summer. The or
der makes sure that it will be a remark
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
Bankruptcy Proceedings

Henry l., Higgins of Rockland a fist,
Gealer, has filed voluntary petition
in bankruptcy. His debts are listed
1T $75S6.17, of which 1855 are secured
The principal creditors listed are Star
Fish Co Of Boston, Davis Tillson es-
tate. w Y. Spencer Hattie A. Hic-
Gins and North National Bank. all Of
Rockland. Tho assets are listed at
S15t3 and include 500 shares in YES
sells and s649 open accounts.
A voluntary petition has also been
filed by George W. Grace Of South
Portland. who has liabilities of s455
and assets of s146, Max J.. Pinanslly
is attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
MANCHESTER

party of Is ladies of Manchester met
at the home of Mrs. Henry +. Cummings
Tuesday afternoon and formed a working
group of the Augusta Chapter National Red
Cross. Mrs. Blaine S. Viles. secretary of
the Augusta chapter, was present and OK
planned the group work which is being car
ried on in South China, Sidney, Kents Hill,
Readfeld and Togus, under the direction of
the Augusta chapter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

ably busy winter at the machine shops.
where over 800 men are now employed.
The strike which was on in the summer
is a thing of the past the majority or
the strikers returning to their jobs after
several weeks layoff while other, whom
Fay G. Scott refused to hire again. sought
positio is in other places.
Edward H. Emery of Sanford. one of
the secretaries of the Christian Civic
League. has been in town in the interests
of the league for several DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

CENTER-Charles Murch has left
for the DeaG River region where he
will hunt for deer in the Maine woods.
Mr. Sturtevant of Winthrop has a
crew of men at the Center packing APP
pies that have been purchased by Mr..
Charles Towle.
About all the apples in this vicinity
have been picked from the trees and
are now under cover Most of the
farmers have been congratulating
themselves that the work was done in
season as the fruit that was left on the
trees during Tuesdays high wind
storm was blown off. Several orchards
were not finished in the vicinity of
East Winthrop and the damage done
must have been considerable
AS the Center cars were not running
Monday morning, Bailey's shop crew,
the greater part of whom live at Win
throp village, were brought to work
by autos owned by the firm members.
The water in Lake Cobbosseecontee
is considerably higher than it was last
year at this time. Many rocks and
Lodges that usually are high out of wa :
ter at this season of the year have
been wholly submerged during the en-
tire summer and fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
Seizure of "Jakey" at Saco

O. A. cote, druggist at Smiths Cor
ner, was in tho police court at Saco
Monday morning on liquor charge
$50 hcttles of Jamaica ginger having
been seized at his store Sunday. HIS
request for a continuance of the hear
ing until Thursday was granted. This
is the first seizure of 'Jake!'. as 1t
is called in Saco
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
For Stealing Wheat from Cars

Roy G. Packard. Grand Trunken-
gineer was held in $500 in the NUM-
cipal court at Portland Monday on a
charge of stealing wheat from freight
cars. Mrs. Packard was discharged.
officers testified to finding wheat in
Tacl1ards home which he said he
Fought from two boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

James BerrYmen of Bangor, aged
So. veteran of the Civil War. died Mon
CAY, He served in Co. A. Sth Maine
Infantry. and was member of s. X.
Cakes Post. G.. A. r. He was a Ma
son and a member of the Old Town
congregational church. a daughter.
Mrs John Doyle of Bangor survives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
LOCAL NOTICE

Delmar in Hypnotic Vaudeville opens
ar engagement at Town hall, Win
throp, tomorrow Thursday night.
Delmar is one of the foremost artists
ir his line and has filled engagements
in the largest cities in America Ad-
mission 10, 20 and SOC. oct31d2tH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
Brown Chandler

Friday evening, Oct. 20, at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Brown occurred
the wedding of George Brown and Miss
Ethel Chandler, both of Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
WINTHROP
Two Weddings-Literary Club
Meeting-H armony Circle
Sale-Liberty Loan Subscrip-
tons Winthrop District $751;
600

Mr., and Mrs. Arthur Allen are re-
joicing over the advent of a young
daughter who came to them Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
Wills e stes

In Augusta, Oct 81, by Rev. W. j.
Layton, w. P. Wells and Mrs Jennie
Estes, both of Winthrop, We're mar
red
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31
SKOWHECAN NEWS

Anticipate Finishing State Road to Canaan This WeekNew
Cottage at Womans Reformatory Practically Fu-Many in
County Sign Food Pledges-Milbun Club Teacher
Hurts Eye-Evenng School OpensLettes from Boys Over
There"-Getting After Delin quens Called by Draft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

of Augusta Trust Co. The balance
went to banks in the various CITIES of
the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

| demise The burial will be at Bingham
Beside the son already referred tc
there is another son. DR.. Phillip Wood
formerly of bingham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

Of ~, ;, NN'Pp' one of the founders
sbo,, 4'N'fiand party in Denmark,
Won former Chancellor Dr.
in oe'hmann-H ollweg criticized
10 'eichstag speech for attacking
hay sVrmer Chancellor's peace policy.
seners sTn s again elected to the post of
s,es al director Of agricultural soci-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-31

= II T VSlt'T,
4 true cows. Justice OF the Peace.
Il el -ofE o the order of notice and
Attest
-i-!wed". w. JONES. Clerk.