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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19

Although you may make your choice
among hats of many different shapes
the chances are that it will fill upon
something made of velvet, either plain
or paume-and that that something
will be simply trimmed The capeline,
the casque, the toque and the turban
shapes. varied and interpreted In many
ways-they are all here. And they are
dressed up in velvet sometimes of two
kinds and often of two colors. Since
the matter of trimming Is easily dis
posed of that of making and draplng
the hat may take much time.
Soft crowns are everywhere. In
the first hat shown in the group above,
q wide brimmed shape. covered with
paume velvet. has Il crown that is a
puff, accordion SLATED; both these
facts marking 1T a hat of the hour. Its
trimming is an ornament IF jet n
It la a brilliant all-black triumph OF
millinery art.
The beautiful, draped turban IN
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19
COSTLY CHIMES FOR CADETS
Big Set of Bells Is Being Made for
Chapel at United States Military
Academy at West Point.

What is said to be the most costly
chime of bells in America and n Of
the most musical sets in existence is
now being made at the foundry of the
Meneely Bell company of Troy, n. Y,
for the massive tower Of Cadet chapel.
Rev. II. p. Silver, chaplain at the
United States military academy. West
Point, as the gift of Mrs. James NJ.
LaWton, in memory of her father, the
late Maj. Gen. Robert Anderson, who
was graduated from the academy in
1925, and whose brilliant command of
Fort Sumpter at the outbreak of the
Civil var has thrilled millions of read
ers of American history, says the
Examiner.
There will be II bells in the chime.
the largest weighing nearly two tons
and measuring &c inches at Its mouth.
The cadet chapel is of stone quarried
from rock found on the military
grounds and cost to build about half
sition on the hill back from the Hud-
son river makes an ideal place for
bells. and the patriotic airs from the
chime will sound throughout the beau
tiful highlands. in the midst of which
the military academy is situated. and
prove a source of inspiration to the flu
ture generals of the United States
army that will always linger With them
pleasantly.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19
indefinable, but Unmistakable.

I'm blest if l know what you wo,1,-
en- want with dressmakers nowadays;
cut a hole for your head in a piece Of
stuff and tie it in around this waist
and there you are!" So said Ii Smart
soldier man on leave, whose own uni
form was i~mmaculate. Il have a good
mind to follow your directions and
take Il walk in the park with you,'
countered his wife. 1t is difficult to
see where the modiste'S skill comes
in, for the gowns of today fit nowhere
and disguise rather than improve the
figure. All the same, the costume
turned out by a first rate house has
a style about 1t indefinable, but unmis.
taxable. That is what WI womeu
cheerfully pay for.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19

In a season when quiet colorS n
deserved designs prevail in suits and
hats and the rule is for simplicity in
dress, the new blouses appear to he
quite independent of these ideas. EX-
cept for lingerie blouses and plain
Shirtwaists. much like those of the
pioneer days in blouses, the new mod
els enter-a brilliant and vivid com
pany, in colorS and decorations. com
polling the eyes. They save the day
for a season that would otherwise be
too tame.
Costume blouses of seorgette crepe,
are made in flame red, petunia orchid,
purple, gold. green GENERALLY char
treuse, wine, and in pale tones as well.
Bead work of American Indian inspira-
ton and embroidery of East Indian
origin-sparingly used - furnish the
logical decoration for these more or
less vivid flashes of color.
Lingerie blouses are of another or
der entirely. They are made of fine
wolfe or batiste or %organdie. with the
finest voiles favored. They are not
by any means inexpensive when the
work of making and decorating them is
all done by hand as it is in the best
examples of this kind of blouse. Mi
mute, hand-run tucks, inlays of real
lace and embroidered applique. worked
by hand. bring prices ranging from
twelve to twenty-five dollars each. But
voile Is so durable and so fine that it
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19
"Wife a Good Sport"

W. S. Desmond, a carpenter of
Huntington Lake, Cal, is above the Sc
lective draft age limit, but he wanted
to join the army.
He told his wife. She objected. He
offered to match pennies with her.
She agreed. He suggested heads. stay
at home, tails go to the front.
They matched and tails won. Des.
mond enlisted in the field artillery,
"My wife's a good sport" he told the
recruiting officer.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19
Easy to Remedy

Jones Was always complaining of his
ulfe'S memory.
"She can never remember ANYTHING"
said he. Its awful"
My wife was just as bad" said
Brown, It'll I found out a capital re-
eipc.'
What is it?' asked Jones, eagerly.
why said Brown, whenever
there's anything particular I want the
lojsSuS 10 remember l write it ON q
slip of paper and gum it on the looking
glass"
Jones is now a contented man.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19

merits the time spent in '.oing nand-
work on it.
One of the simpler new models is
shown in the picture. 1t is of fine white
is trimmed with venetian lace. Its
especially new feature appears in the
wide jabOt ends gathered to the sailor
collar at each side. The sleeves are
full and prettily finished at the hand
band which is hemstitched to a mar
row flaring cuff. The blouse fustens
with small, heavy pearl buttons and a
lace insertion is set at each ode Of
the hem in the front.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19
CLEAR YOUR COMPLEXION
While You Sleep With Cuticura Soap
and Ointment-Trial Free.

On retiring, gently smear the face
with Cuticura Ointment, wash off in
five minutes with Cuticura Soap and
hot water, and continue bathing q few
minutes with the Soap. The influence
of this treatment on the pores extends
through the night.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19
Eifty-Eifty.

Bernard was present at a dinner par
ty, in which some of the guests brought
their children. One little girl wanted
to play with Bernard's toys, but he
was selfish and wouldn't let her.
"Now, Bernard" said mother, "you
must be a little gentleman"
Eyes" said he, "but she must be a
lady,
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19
Love in a COTTAGE,

IIe-Their engagement is broken off,
[ understand.
She-Oh, yes.
He-What was the reason?
She-Why. both were satisfied that
they could live on love in a cottage,
but when they got to details they dis
covered that each of them contem-
plated supplying nothing but the love.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19

REMARKABLE LETTER FROM A WELL
KNOWN WASHINGTON DRUGGIST.
in reference to Elixir Babek the sreotremedy
for chile and fever and all n1aioriai diseoses.
"Within the last five months 1 have sold $500
bottles of Elixir Babekf for Malaria, Chills and
Fever. Our customers speak very we'll of it,"
Henry Evans, 1922 F ST., N. W., Washington D. C.
Elixir Babek so cents, all druggists, or by
Parcel Post, prepaid, from Kloczewski q Co.,
Washington, D. G.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19
A Measly Haul.

First Burglar - Hello, pard. l
haven't seen We since YOU cracked dat
crib On Jenkins street. Git anyt ting?
Second Burglar-Yes. but | didn't
know it until about Il week a~fterWard.
I got de measles.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19
Soldiers and Officers.

The lieutenant was testing the sqlssad
in visional power.
Tell me, No. l." he said, how nsaRy
men are in the trench digging EsRrty
over there?"
Thirty men and officer" was
the reply.
quite right. But how do you hnew
one was an officer at this d~istaDce?"
Zoos he's the only n not workfngT"
Scottish American.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19
Would Give Him the Lie.

Rounder-This gas bill is only 20
cents.
Clerk-Well, sir?
Rounder-Better make it $500. My
wife keeps the bills, but I've been writ
ing her that during her absence I've
spent all my evenings at home.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19
h He Howled,

Hubby, the maid has gone and she
took my diamond TIARA
"Wel1, I don't like notoriety. Let
1t 60"
"She also took q peck Of potatoes"
"Send for the police"
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19
Plenty of It,.

"Bragley says his new house Is heat
ed with hot air"
""Then it is we'll heated. I've heard
Bragley talk
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19

petunia velvet has a very narrow
dropping brim. All the draping flows
upward in graceful lines from the CEN
ter of the crown where a wing is
posed. 1t is in the color of the velvet
but in various shades and follows the
lines of the flower-like drapery.
An odd shape not easily classified
appears in the third hat. 1t lays claim
to originality and is made of gray vel
vet on a shape that turns back off the
face. A pair of gray wings with bright
irridescent feathers at the front sug
gest a scarab. and they are mounted
fiat against the turned back brim.
In dressy hats as in afternoon ana
evening gowns. much more attention.
is given to draping materials than TO.
many seasons and draperi IS that con-
form to beautiful lines, serv> to set of
rich fabrics.
@& z*~~11
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19

Indigestion produces disagreeable and
sometimes alarming symptoms. WrfBhGs
Indian Vegetable Pills stimulate the digeE-
tive processes to function naturally. Ada
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19
A Poor Counter

Hes an expert accountant"
II don't believe it. l played golf
with him the other day ana the score
he handed in convinced me that he
never studied arithmetic.'
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19

In profanity it is not so much what
one says as the manner in which It ls
uttered.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19

If your eyes smart or feel Bcalded. Ro-
man Eye Balsam applied upon going to bed
Is just the thing to relieve them. Adv.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19

After a woman reaches a certain age
she never mentions it.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19

There is no place like home-when
I man is broke.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19
Between Us Girls.

Miss Sharpe-Some men can be led,
but others must be driven.
Young Sharper-Oh, yes! But while
you can drive a man to drink you
can't always lead him to the altar.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1917-09-19

D~eliberation is a good thing that has
broken few records.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
SKOWHECANfl'NE
Report of State Refomatory Women Meeting of the Want
oknowt Cub-D A. R. Doing Good Work for Solders-Meet
ing of the AssociatonA Big Real Estate
Deal.

The State Reformatory for Women has
Just completed its first year of existence
and according to figures given out sat
urday afternoon by superintendent Cert
rude Wight, As women have been COM
n,itted to the institution and seven ba-
bies, Cor the entire year OF these sew
EN- women are out on parole, three OF
them remaining in Skowhegan, leaving IS
women in the institution now. One baby
has died one sent back to the town from
which it came because OF being too CID
TO remain at the Reformatory and two
are with their mothers on parole. None
of the women have been discharged per-
manently. There has been one wedding.
one birth and one death az the institution
in the year. The new cottage has been
built and opened and five matrons are
employed there beside the superintendent.
These include a teacher trained nurse
and three regular matrons. school for
the inmates being one of the important
features Of the institution. Crops have
been raised on the farm and quite a
stock has been collected
A business meeting Of the Wantonowit
Club. an organization composed Of boys
from the First Baptist parish. was held
with Or. Tracy at the First church par
sonage on Friday evening II was the
first meeting of the fall and was largely
attended by the lads. Games were in
order and refreshments were served ant
ter the business session
Henry Crowell has returned from bus
mess trip to Jackman and vicinity lie
reports smallpox as prevalent there, few
being seriously sick. however.
Asher Burrill. who was removed 70
Somerset hospital from Canaan by am
bulance Friday, was taken to Boston 70
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
POTATO notes

J. NJ. Hovcy. secretary Of the Aroostook
Potato Shippers Association, received the
following instructions Wednesday from
Herbert Hoover. Food Administrators:
Special rule number three regula ting
licenses provides the shippers must quote
buy and sell potatoes only by the pound
which means per hundred weight Advise
all shippers that we expect INN ediate
compliance.
Pioneer. Houlton. Nov Sin spite of the
quiet market in outside points, potatoes
yesterday n Houlton sold as high as So -
barrel. The price this morning opened
at s.. 80 barrel. The latest report on the
market shows that the Boston market is
strengthening while New York today re-
ports good demand and a stronger mar
ket. The big western potato raising
points are experiencing car shortage
Star Herald. Pressure Isle, Nov. s-There
is some improvement noted in the potato
market. both in demand and price Quo
tations at date of writing are around s3.75
barrel. with more active inquiries This
would seem TO indicate that the accumu-
lations in Boston and New York are get
ting cleaned up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
RHEUMATIC
F.. TORTURE
axe "Neutrone Prescription 99' and
the Pain and Aching will Vanish

Rheumatic misery is now a thing Of
the past.
III matters lot how sore your joints
are. or how swollen and painful. ore
bottle of "Neutrone Prescription ~
will make YOU feel fine and comfort
able.
Neutrone Prescription 81" is a dh'
ferent remedy. 1t is a liquid tina
eliminates uric acid by absorption
through the blood and quickly soothe'
and heals the inflammation.
1t quickly takes the agony out o.
joints and muscles and makes them
like new. "Neutrone Prescription 81
is good thing to have on hand at all
times. II is especially eflicacious when
an attack is coming on as in amos'
every instance it will after re-"
doses. rid the system Of rheumatic
poisons. soc and S1.09 the bottle
The Bowditch- Webster Co, Augusta
and leading druggists everywhere
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
DON'T LET Wife
DIE OF L0CKJAW
Warn her against cutting COINS
because they can be
lifted out.

Women wear high bells which buckle
up their toes and they suffer terribly
from corns. Women then proceed to
trim these pests. seeking relief but
they hardly realize the terrible danger
from infection, says a Cincinnati au-
thority.
CornS can easily be lifted out with
the fingers if you will get from any
drug store quarter of an ounce Of A
drug called freezone This il; sufficient,
to remove every hard or soft corn or
callus from ones feet. You simply ap-
ply few drops directly upon the ten.
der aching corn. The soreness rs re-
lieved at once and soon the entire corr
root and all, lifts out without pain.
This is sticky substance which
dries in a moment. 1t just shrivels ny
the corn without infiamine or even IL
irritating the surrounding tissue or skin
Cut this out and pin on your wifes
dresser.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
Parent eacher Association


The drinking system at the High
school building was taken up and
| thoroughly discussed at meeting of
the Parent Teacher Association held
Saturday evening in Assembmly Hall.
r. f. Greenwood and Rev. G. H. Nc
Elhiney, the president. had made some
Investigations of certain system
which they thought would be an agree
able change from the present rather
unsanitary and exceedingly inconveni-
ent bottle arrangement. while it would
also seem that Supt. Gerrish and mem
bers OF the school board had another
system under adviSement
George w. Cover suggested the nee
essity of the new system being con
neCted with the sewer if possible and
after rather pointed debate il was
suggested by the school committee to
have some different drinking arrange
ment for the students
The matter of drinking Guns was
also discussed by X. T. Patten and w
4. Bailey Mr. McElhincy presented
the need Of more lights. one at the out
er entrance to the High school build
ing, and the other in the vestibule. It
was suggested that the rent he asked
sions to aid in defrayng expenses Of
extra lighting. and this led to a dis
cussion on school socials, Mrs r. r.
Patten thinking that the students
should have some social life. and Miss
Elliot of the faculty stating that each
class in the High school had been re-
stricted to two socials a year vote
was taken and no one opposed this in
nf h-l,
among the students.
A pleasing program was presented in
Guiding a piano duet by Ella NJ Elan
ders and Helen Day; Sweet and Low"
sung b. a chorus composed Of Doris
Wentworth. Lovna Murray. Rachel Co
nant. Lois Mantor. Elsie Raynor Martha
Steward. Arthur Springer. Raymond La
casce, Richard Turner Fred Raynor.
Thomas Cockburn and Harold Pooler. and
vocal solo was rendered by Fred Raw
nor. The male chorus sang. IAN Through
the Night and Miss Molly Blunt read
Mrs Nellie X. Copp gave a very COM
prehensive and entertaining report of the
State Teachers convention at Bangor at
the close Of the literary program and
Mr., Mckinney presided in a very eff
cient manner.
At the meeting of the Parent-Teacher
Association knitted afghan to he sent
70 the soldiers was exhibited as the hand
work Of Grades > and IN the Park
building. Eleven or more Of the squares
for this warm coverlet were knitted by
the boys. seven Of whom have brothers
"a the service. Mrs. Alice f. Mitchell.
one Of the teachers. stated that the stu
dents had sold rubbers, papers and maya
zines to get money to purchase the ma
terfal for the same
George Gouliette
The death ~ Ceorps Co,,,,atS. RI;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
AFTER SICKNESS
THEY CAVE
HER v!N0L
And She Soon Got Bac
Her Strength

New Castle. Ind. The measles
left me run down. no appetite, could
rot rest at night, and I took a severe
cold which settled on my lungs. 50 |
was unable to keep about my house
work. Ny doctor advised pe to TAX
Vinol and six bottles restored my
health so | do all my housework. IN
Guiding washing. Vinol is the best
medicine | ever used. Alice Record
437 SO. nth ST, New Castle, Ind
We guarantee this wonderful coo
liver and iron tonic, Ninol, for an
weak. run down. nervous conditions.
Bowditch- Webster Co. Druggists,
Augusta Vinol is sold in Watervllle
by w. c. Hawker and in Hallowell by
CIV X. White and at the best drug
store in every town in the country
adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12

This letter, recently received from
the monastery of the Blessed Sacra-
ment in Detroit is another evidence of
the value of Father Johns Medicine
for colds and body building.
Father Johns Medicine is in use and
recommended by various institutions,
homes and hospitals throughout the
country Its value has been proved by
more than sixty years of success. 1t is
nOyl2-l9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12

doctors prescription and is guaran-
teed free from alcohol or dangerous
drugs in ana form. Because of the
fact that it is safe for children as we'll
as older people, Father Johns Medi-
cine is used in thousands of homes by
careful mothers who have found from
experience that it keeps the children
well, relieves colds and coughs prompt
~ and builds new srrength.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12

.urneu from vacation spent in the
hunting districts below Bingham.
Blame s. Niles of Augusta was a
visitor in town during the day Satur-
day. His aunt, Miss Theresa Spooner.
Who resides at the Niles' homestead on
Madison avenue is to pass the winter
with Miss J.. T. Hussey.
Henry York and family are to move
to the house on High street. which
has recently been used as the office
for the Municipal Coal Yard officials.
4 communication of Somerset Lodge,
+. and a. VI. will be held this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12
A LETTER FROM the MONASTERY OF
THE DOMINICAN SISTERS IN DETROIT
y
Give Grateful Praise To Father JOHNS Medicine

1--WE have used Father Johns Medicine for colds and
coughs certainly willing advertise it's value
The Medicine is most useful for colds restoring lost
strength in word wonderful strength builder. Crate
fully Signed) Dominican Sisters Oakland Ave. Detroit,
Michigan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12

roux) occurred Friday night at his home
on East street, following a long illness,
the malady causing his death having been
Bright's disease. His age was 81 years
and he came to Skowhegan from Canada
in his youth. For some time he was
employed in the Bailey Oil Cloth facto-
ries and later was engaged in the truck
ing business.
His wife who survives him, was for
merly Miss Mary Provost, and was also
of canadian birth having come to Show
hogan prior to her marriage to Mr.. Goul-
lette. There are nine living children.
Rosa who married Henry G. Lew1a ami
resides in Skowhegan; Lily. who married
Ralph Lewis and lives in Gardiner, Ma
bel, who married Walter Gingrow and
lives in Gardiner: Charles. Lena, Lucy.
Cecilia, Joseph and Georgia. all OF SHOW
hogan.
Mr.. Gouiette was a communicate at
ST. M1ry's church and his funeral will
be conducted from that edifice this fore
noon. He was also member of the
Catholic Order OF Foresters and of the
Society of st. Jean the Baptiste Among
the floral offerings was an attractive set
piece from the choir at St Mary's, of
which his daughters are members
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12

The new Philathea Glass to be con-
rected with the Bethany Baptist parish
will be formally organized by Mis-. Cert
rude Carter next Tuesday night at the
Bethany church.
real estate deal OF considerable mag
Eitude has lately been recorded at the
Office OF the register OF deeds here FIX
Governor William T. Haines of Water
Vile has sold to the Cold Stream Lum-
hering Co of Portland a parcel of land
known as the Lower cold Stream Tract,
and being that part OF Township No. |.
Range :. west or the I<ennebec river an
formerly owned by Ex-Governor Abner
Cohurn of Skowhegan This land extends
along the Canada road some three miles
and up the East Branch some miles
The tract contains about 1i,o00 acres.
mortgage was given back for $50 oCN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-12

George Gouliette
The death Of George Goullette tGi-