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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18
Walker. Stevens

Private Fred D. Walker Of Co. F.
Second Maine Regiment, took as his
bride last evening Miss Jessie L.
Stevens Of Frankfort. The simple Ger
emory took place at I o'clock at the
Office Of City Clerk Burleigh Martin,
who offlciated. Private Benjamin Ber-
ry Of Unity. a member of the same
company was the groom and Miss
Ruth McDonough of Winterport at
tended the couple.
Private Walker comes from Swan
vile and is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. L. Walker Of that town. The bride
is the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Fred
Stevens Of Frankfort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18
Fingers Blown OF

old son of Mr.. and Mrs Bertram F. Pea
cock, was the victim of a peculiar and
serious accident late Thursday at his
home on Bond street, Freeport. An ex-
plos!on was heard by nearby neighbors,
and upon investigation the boy was found
on the piazza of the Peacock house in
great pain and very much frightened.
Lying on the piazza was gun which had
been discharged and the contents had
badly lacerated both hands Of the lad.
He was taken to the Office. of DR.. Lewis
near by. who decided to send the boy
at once 70 a Portland hospital 30 serious
were his wounds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18
Dental Work

Highest authorities now place the
cause OF many diseases to the i'm
proper condition of peoples mouths.
among which are rheumatism
Bright's Disease. Dyspepsia. Tonsilitis,
Neuralgia. Diabetes. etc. etc.
These troubles can often be traced
70 Decayed Teeth. Recession Of the
Gums and absorption Of the bony sup
port OF the teeth. abscessed roots and
constant pus condition around the
Decks Of the teeth.
I am prepared TO undertake all
branches Of Dentistry and at prices
that now make it possible for you to
have the work done
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18

The spring and summer issue of the
New England Tel. & Tel. directory for
the Augusta district has been received
at the Office of the manager and is now
ready for delivery. The new issue is cor
rected to June 10 and the delay in the
publication of the directory was due to
the shortage of the paper stock which is
used in the book
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18

An Old Town letter to the Bangor
News says that Miss Josephine Du-
plissa Of Gardiner and guest Miss
Alena Dostie of Augusta, are visiting
Miss Duplssa's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. E. Duplissa, in Great Works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Homer L. Craig are re-
ceivins congratulations on the birth of
six pound boy, who was born to them at
$50 Friday morning at their home, No. 8
Grand street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18

The D. W. Adams Co. Advt. on the
last page prints final cut prices on sum-
mer wash dress skirts, together with
special offering of summer suits and
dresses. Very low prices on all summer
millinery.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18

George Smith, the contractor in
charge of the construction of the
Skowhegan postoffice, was in the city
Friday on business connected with the
purchase Of building materials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18

A united mems Bible class will meet
in the Baptist church Sunday noon.
The scripture lesson will be from John
10, the topic for discussion being The
Power Of Example" The class will be
taught by Rev. E. S. Philbrook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18

The e. E. Newbert agency has sold
the Wallace A. Price house at IS Green
street to William T. Allen, formerly of
Biddeford, and now connected with the
State highway department.-Adyt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18

Mrs. E. A. Robichaud, Mrs. D. c.
Bryant and Miss Inez Mcleod were
members of an automobile party from
Rumford Friday Afternoon that visit
&c in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18

Thomas priscol, who had for about
week been receiving surgical treatment
at the Augusta General hospital, was
able Friday to return to Camp Keyes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18

Mrs. W. H. Gannett. who has been in
the Augusta General hospital for an OPP
Grafton upon the tonsils, will return home
this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18

Donald and Floyd White of Rich
mond are visiting their grandparents.
Mr.. and Mrs. David White of % Muir
ray street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18

ana furnished bail in the sum Of $500 for
MS appearance at the September term
Of the United States court He was ar
rested at Gilead by Oxford county au-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18

is the guest of her sister. Mrs. James F.
Bagle of this city, at Cobbosseecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Hon. Sherman Berry of Waterville
was Friday a visitor at the court
house on legal matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18
Fined, Car Seized. Bound Over

'So' var oetZeo, oouho over
Henry H. NORM Of Lewiston was ar
raigned before United States Commission
ei Chapman at Portland Thursday chare-
ed with transporting liquor into Maine
He pleaded not guilty. waived hearing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18

thorities while driving Stevens Duryea
car from Berlin. Arraigned at Norway he
was fined 500 and costs, and paid. His
car was confscated by the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18
Boyd & Harvey Company
HEARING BEFORE MASTER

Whereas by decree Of the Supreme
Judicial o9u1t In EQUITY ~ hl ,a y. the ne
August. 1917. the subscriber, Frank L.
Dutton. was duly appointed Master In
Chancery to receive and decide upon all
claims against said Boyd & Harvey Com
pany and to determine the amount due
each creditor and the security held there
for. and to report before the first day of
October the claims by him allowed and
disallowed;
Now THEREFORE. notice is hereby
given that a hearing will be had thereon
al my office. No. 81 Water street, Au-
gusta, Maine. on Monday. the third day
of September. 1917. at which time and
place all persons holding claims against
Boyd & Harvey Company shall present
the same, properly itenized, supported
by the oath of the claimant and such
other evidence a may be required by the
Master. All security or liens held and
claimed must be set forth in the proof Of
debt.
FRANK L. BUTTON,
Master in Chancery.
aug11d7t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-18

Saturday, August 18, 1917.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-28
Hoarding and Indiscriminate F Parsimony
Long Way From Real Thrift
BY S. W. STRAUS
President Of American Society for Thrift

81" is not the of thrift the acquire
Hoardng millions is avarice, thrift"
This bit of philosophy uttered time by Andrew Carnegie
well be applied American life
understanding of thrift has been responsible for grea
in America recently.
This has been due to false but people rapidly getting
around to the viewpoint that boarding and ndscrmnae
are long way from real thrift.
What all must learn to eliminate waste There great deal
of difference between waste and sensible spending The
sbe form of waste of the time
food Secretary Houston that single edible
food the average allowed spoil
soo0OoO pounds
each day. This would be of pounds
Think of the millions of land and
essary produce this O food
would be good idea for American home today
the slogan "Save of food day.
This little thing do 1t really
sacrifice.
On the other hand, all
ting down raons rfe will be good for health.
I "Save of food a day."
Let American home do this and whave gone
toward the solution of food problem.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-28
Production of F arm Machinery and the
Labor Supply Must Be Protected
BY CHARLES S. BRANT1NGHAM
Committee National Implement and Vehicle Association

The truth taken
country headed straight the mistakes that have resulted
compelling allies appeal them from famine Unless
the production of aboavng farm machinery and the supply
skilled labor shnkage of food supplies
Anybody realize how caamous that would be in the military
well the economic
confronted by shortages of material factory
labor that will begin be manifest shortages certain lines of farm
machinery this fall and will result serious shortages vital lines
Stocks hand kinds of tools and machines
smaller than normal years. earlier scarcity factory labor
and rapidly tightening scarcity of all materials Present and
speve conditions both elements make certain that the shortage
Of output will soon be serious
For the last years labor difficult
secure labor
munon factories and the withdrawal of young from
ducte occupations there bound be shortage of labor such
as this country has known.
We regard vital keep the farms the there who
know the business especially the trained the aborsavng
machinery 1t would foolish
ward try to replace them with unskiled
We industry realize
that without this product without sufficient labor of the
foodsufs next year.
These the that declare be vital feeding
this nation and its allies year:
That the manufacture materials given prefer
with the manufacture of munitions regards supplies
sary materials.
That country machinery
sdered
O. private.
That labor the considered Importance
the production of munitions
That farming machinery finished goods
be given equal preference by the transportation agencies country
with munitions of
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-28
THE COST OF PLEASURE.


N
substitutes
limitations
which living
lessinteresed jocund
lead him believe. living
institutions
public
important the their financial
individuals individuals
before
and hold with other
the white his business his becoming
sututons
reach almportant
these
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-28

cannot be otherwise than ambassador of the Head Of the chrsaD
endorsed being participant
humanity
liberty afforded all world
will
through
the the effects of which nation
holding
individual devotion the democracy brotherhood
ALTETH JUSTICE,
in
the standard of fair dealing
which personal obligation
parts OF the world the ppe OF true he same ordered
beings is this his
pressed OF this nation hope that sooner or later we must rule we
exalted purified
which
md o my
the the detection that overwhelmed gradually begin
humanity coming out with expressions and opinions unohd tell
democracy
would reverend Chales STIR the hearts Oh our
seeks to play the deadly game spreading his germ into other parts OF this
would he be able assist bringing the
h
then let for his longer life that his full and unbiased
practical bringing realization
ERHOOD
and memory
Christian in the Bishop Gaor
and the Reverend Hale the Southland feels the responsibility attached
mafraid will
life itself for the bringing about of apsmTHE COMMON
BROTHERHOOD OF MAN AND TRUE CONCEPTION OF UNIVERSAL
ITY OF DEMOCRACY
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-28
STATE GRAND LODGE
OF u. B. F. & S. M. T.
OF COLORADO JURISDICTION CLOSES ITS TENTH ANNUAL
SESSION WITH GREAT REPORTS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITIONS FOR YEAR ENDING JULY IT, 1917.

After the election of the following
officers and representatives to the N.
G. l.. & N. G. T., the grand lodge
adjourned to meet in La Junta, Colo,
in July, 1918:
Officers.
E. V. Cammel, G. M; Alvin l..
Wright, d. G. M; George p. Strong,
G. s.; Sister Pearl Adkins, A. G. s.;
Sister Betty Pratt, G. T.; Brother
John Adams, G. Atty; Brother Vance
Green and Sisters w. Hall and ]. E.
Grant, grand trustees.
Delegates to the N. G. L.: Brothers
E. V. Cammel, l.. ]. Jones and A. l..
Wright
Delegates to N. G. Temple: Sisters
S. Burnett, A. L. Mason and Mamie
Johnson.
The grand medical examiner was
left to be appointed by the grand mas
ter.
Mr. E. V. Cammel grand master of
the U. B. F. & S. NJ. T., of the Colo
rado jurisdiction, and who just closed
the most successful meeting of the
grand lodge has ever witnessed since
its organization, is Denver's most pop
ular undertaken and has served the
order of U. B. F. C S. M. T. for more
than ten years, having been grand
secretary from the organization of
the body until July 20, 1913, when he
was honored with the office of grand
master. in which capacity he has
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-28
Universal Military Service in Line
With All the Nations Traditions
By CHARLES BoNAPARTE, Former Attorney General Of United

1t is often asserted, and yet frequently
assumed, in the discussion of current events, that
compulsory military service is something new and
unheard of in the United States; something or
less at variance with the traditions of early national
life and with the practice and counsel of our countrys
fathers This is not merely untrue it is precisely the
reverse of the truth.
Those who now advocate the enrolment sol
ders and sailors of all our citizens fit to bear arms
are urging return to principles universally accepted
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-28

E. V. CAMMEL, Grand Master,
U. B. F. and S. M. T.
served with credit for the past four
years, and was reelected at the close
of the tenth annual session at AL
buquerque, N. NJ, Friday, July 20,
1917, by acclamation. The reports
which appear elsewhere in this issue
show the work of constructive lead
er and efficient officers.
Grand Master Cammel is now TAX
ing three-weeks' vacation from the
duties of the office and referring all
matters of Importance to the newly
elected deputy grand master, Mr.. A
l.. Wright, at 1140 Lincoln street,
city.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-28

Balance on hand and in
treasury to date $3,OS4. OF
Total membership: Adults, 437;
Juveniles, So; in good standing.
In answer to a telegram received by
Grand Master Cammel announcing
the death of Dr. c. d. DeFrantz, asst.
grand medical examiner at Denver,
Colo, Brother John Adams, Sisters
MAMMA Johnson and Betty Pratt were
appointed committee. to wire con-
dolence to the bereaved wife, Mrs.
Mable De Frantz and family.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-28

and applied during the first fifty of national history well
colonial PERIOD and fully sanctioned by laws force
today and which have been force substantially their form
from the very foundation of government.
little
soldier the the nations need she knows her count
history and her oun present laws know also that she
effect she didn't him be American citizen in the full and
honorable the that she has taught him shrk
the duties of CITIZEN and precisely that of those duties which all
mankind have deemed disastrous the state and
dshonorabe himself he should shk
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-28

The tenth annual session of the
State Grand Lodge of United Brothers
of Friendship and Sisters of the Mys-
terious. Tens, convened in Albuquer-
que, New Mexico, Wednesday, July
18th, 1917.
The following officers and dele
gates were present and reported the
most prosperous year of the existence
of the Grand Lodge of the Colorado
Jurisdiction. Grand officers: E. ".
Cammel, grand master; l.. ]. Jones,
d. G. NJ; George P. Strong, G. s.;
Pearl Adkins, asst. G. s.; Betty Pratt,
G. T.; John Adams, grand atty; Will
helmina Hall, Suvilla Burnett, L. O..
Tucker, Mary ]. Bryant and Jessie
E. Grant, grand trustees.
Delegates.
Denver, Colo.-Alvin Wright, Sister
L. Oliver, Sister NJ. Williams, Sister
A. L. Mason, Sister Mamie Johnson,
Sister S. Burnett, Sister Arula Cole.
Colorado Springs, Colo.-Sister w.
Hall, Sister NJ. Pratt.
Pueblo, Colo.-Brother G. p. Strong,
Brother John Adams, Sister Jessie
| Boswell.
Sister ]. E. Brantand, Sister Bette
Neeley.
Trinidad, Colo-Sister Hattie Sut-
| ton
Albuquerque, N M.-Brother ]. L..
Clarke, Brother F. Burton, Brother
Vance Green, Sister M. B. Green, Sis
| ter l.. NJ Greer and Sister Anderson.
Immediately after the regular open
| ing ceremony and the appointment
of the various committees the reading
and adoption of the new constitution
was made a special order of business.
The new constitution and bylaws pro-
vided the abolishment of the Mutual
Aid Association and burial funds and
| community fund which does not
change the amount of benefits due
member or their beneficiary, but
guarantees better protection to the
members and the order and puts the
order under the legal provisions of the
laws of the State of Colorado and
jurisdiction of states in which it ex-
lists, as a fraternal benefit association
or order
The grand secretary and treasurer
reported the following:
Brought forward from 1916. .$2,361 .13
Taken in to July IS, 1917. ..1,733.94
Total on hand 4,O95.07
Disbursements.
Sept. 2S, 1916, NJ. E. Clay ben
eficiary; Bro. NJ. Clay. IS 1880
Jan. ], 1917, Caroline Duamos,
beneficiary of Bro. Fred
Barnes ................... 1880
Feb. 90, 1917, Ora Braddon,
beneficiary of Sister Clara
homes ................... 1900
April IL, 1917, beneficiary of
Sister Alberta Deloney -. 1850
June 81, 1917, G. w. Hall and
Grace Hall, beneficiary of
Brother G. d. Hall. .... 1880
Total death benefits ......$ 1880
Grand masters salary and in
cidental expenses .... 236.OO
Total disbursements $1,O11.O0
Balance on hand and in
treasury to date .S3,OS4.O7
Total membership: Adults, 437;
juveniles, S5; in good standing.
In answer to telegram received by
Grand Master Cammel announcing
the death of DIR. C. ID. DeFrantz. asst
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-01-11
In and Around Maysburg.

Mrs. Jennie Cannon is quite
sick with lagrippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert are able
to be up, their many friends will
be glad to hear.
Mr.. Ray Powell and wife went
home Sunday. They had been
taking care of Mrs. Powell's faith
cr and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Gil
bert.
Mrs. Clark's sister, Mrs. Bark
afer, has been visiting her the
past week.
Charley Clark went to Mont
rose Saturday.
Grandma Strobe is quite poor
ly.
All of the family is. down at
Mr.. Shows with lagrippc.
Mr.. Charley Handy is down
with lagrippe.
There were 40 present at the
social at Tan Whites last Thurs
day night and a fine time was
had by all. The masks were sure
the laughing feature of the even
ing.
Mrs. Coonrod visited at Mrs
Gilbcrt's Friday.
Mary Lee and Francis and
Gaylord Goodwin visited at their
aunt and unclc's Tom Canon s
last week.
Mr.. Carter, Gilbert, Clark and
= Gezclman butchcred last week.
Mr.. Goodwin went to Webb City
Friday night to hear Francis
Goodwin and a boy by the name
of Zwahlen debate against the
Webb City high school. We are
proud to hear that the Butler
boys won the debate.
There will be an election Of Of
ficcrs at Cove Creek Sunday, Jan
ii. Everyone that is interested
in Cove Creek Christian Sunda,
school is urged to attend and hell
in this election.
Grandma Crawford is quit
poorly with lagrippe.
!, Mr.. and Mrs. Farmer visited a
! Mr.. Joe Jacobs Sunday.
n A NEIGHBOR.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-01-11
Spruce Pick Ups.

Mr.. Tom Cumpton and wife
went over to help Mrs, Clara
Bachelor butcher one day this
week.
Christie Sargent spent Wednes-
day evening with Matte Hill. +
Mr.. Ben Barrickman and Her
bert Sargent hauled saw logs to
mill one day this week.
Mr.. Lee Reese sold a fine mare
to Hilton Wix this week.
Miss Gladys Barns is on the
sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dee Vanhoy went
to help Archie Odneal butcher
Wednesday.
Miss Christie Sargent spent
Saturday night with Miss Ruby
Cook.
Misses Ruby Cook and Christie
Sargent spent Sunday with Cora
and Anna Prier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Reese spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Raybourn.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jones visited
their brother, Lewis Hill, in But.
Ter Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Berkholder took
dinner with George Pharis Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Barnes en-
tcrtained the following at dinner
Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Cook, Mr.. and Mrs. AL Prier and
daughter and Mr.. and Mrs. Clar.
ence Raybourn and little son.
Mrs. lee Reese called on Mrs
Frank Rich one evening this
week.
BROWN EYES.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-01-11

secrets of his success in the sheep
business has been his good warm
sheep house.
You can't keep your young
lambs from chilling to death IN
January or early February unless
YOU have a good, warm house.
A good, warm sheep house,
boxed with shiplap or siding, GOV:
cred with sheeting and good
shingles, and framed with good
pine framing, 12 feet wide and &c
feet long, 6 feet high in front and
4 feet in rear will only cost at
Logan-Moore Lumber Yard
$42. 85, including the nails.
This house will be plenty large
for 10 or 20 sheep so you see with
the small investment for 10 sheer
and 1925 for a good house that
will last for 20 years you car
make a net income Of $4,000 pei
wear on an investment of $232.o5
We will soon have booklets tell
ing you just how to raise sheer
and they will be free. Call a
Logan-Moore Lumber Yard, But
Ter, Mo-, for a plan of the sheer
house and a booklet.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-01-11
An Old Resident Of Foster Deao.

Matthew Gray, one of the old
est residents of Foster, died al
his home in that city, FRIDAY,
January 5, Of diseases incident TO
|.old age. He came to Foster IN
1879 and had resided there ever
since. He was a soldier IN inc
Civil War on the side of the
Union.
He is survived by three sons,
Harry G. Gray, of Iowa; A; Gray
who lives on farm near Foster
and O. Gray, station agent 1ol
the Missouri Pacific at Worland
throc daughters. Mrs. f. Badgett
Fostcr. Mrs. G.. Wort, Brady
vile, Iowa. and Mrs. Jess Merrell
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-01-11
1925 900 in New Soc Pieces
Issued by Mint.

Philadelphia Jan. 3.-The new
half dollars were placed in circu'
lation yesterday, 1926, 900 worth
having been distributed. to banks
and trust companies.
On the diverse side is a full
length figure of Liberty, the
folds of her garment being the
stars and stripes. She carries
branches of laurel and oak
"symbols of civil and military
glory"
On the reverse side appears an
eagle perched high on a craig
A pine sapling, indicative OF the
early American spirit, also is
shown.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-01-11
Rural Carriers Get Christmas
Present.

Something over a year ago
congress passed a law increasing
the pay Of rural mail carries to
$1,000 per year, but for some rea-
son r was-not paid ut that time,
and the carriers were made glad
a few DAYS before Christmas by
receiving a check for the differ
ence between what they had re-
ceived and the $1,000. The Butler
boys received all the way from 50
to $72. The pay for rural car
riers from now on will be $l2OO.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-01-11

merely noting what we believe to
be a fact. if all the merchants
in the territory tributary to that
mail order house, when it opened
for business, had doubled their
own appropriations for advertis-
ing, that house would not now be
doubling its size. We cannot
help what is past, but it is pos
sible to keep it from doubling
again in the next five -oe six
years-Cass County Democrat.