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The Washington times., 1917-09-03
ROOMS AND BOARD
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The Washington times., 1917-09-03
Law School
OF
The National University

Session Of IsI7-1s1s begins October
J. NJ $50 p. m
seeretAry's office open all day Labor Dav
at National Law School Building. Sls-sls lsth
e. ~, W. for consultation and registration
1ne standardization offices. Suite sol, Southern
EHAolng, open from a. m. 10 $50 D. m.
where eatalogs may be obtained and The
, Dean o. secretary consulted. Tel. NJ. 6sI7
Out-of- Town.
The Washington times., 1917-09-03
SITUATIONS WANTED
Male.

MAN, thirty-four years of age. tech
nical education, sound judgment.
OF good nerve and physique, desires
paying position; will go anywhere or
do anything honorable; absolutely
loyal to employers; temperate hab-
its; am out for the coin. BOX IS,
Times office.
The Washington times., 1917-09-03
0ut-of- Town.

fh.A,s1zlaN COLLEGE, Manassas, va.-Co-ed.
:, 60 wash, new buildings, COL, acad, dan,
'Saa-aossat- saoo-. ath, Pres. Roop. Boa la.
The Washington times., 1917-09-03
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Second Hand Clothing.

WORKINGNEN-It Is such a success to md
a store that sells for less; this IL Il: and a
call here proves to any men Of moderate
means that We know what we are talking
about; zee the new pants we sell at 81 to So;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30

Thanksgiving DAY in Skowhegan
was characterized by numerous family
parties. the day passing off Very
quietly. The Christian Science So
,iety conducted It's usual Thanksgiv-
ing eve service and the -four Protest
ant Evangelical churches united in a
service at /, First Baptist church.
This event was not largely attended,
Or . II. Tracy presided at the meet
ing with Rev. George Merriam Of
bethany church uttrring the invoca-
tion and reading the scriptures, Rev.
Henry Clay Turner of the Centenary
Methodist church offered the pra ger.
and Rev. {. H. mckinney Of the
Island Avenue Conversational church
GeliN cred the THANKSGIVING sermon.
His theme was The Position of Am
erica in this Great World War and
After The general idea brought out
from the discourse was that the unity
of nations industrially. POLITICALLY and
reliGiously evolves upon America at
the present time The THANKSGIVING
though; was especially brought out in
the great need we lave to he deVout-
IL thankful IN this part of the coun-
try where the spirit Of those who
founded Our country is reapp"arin@ in
modern life The snloist If the even
Ing was Miss Annie Scott with Miss
HesSie Scott as the organist The ben
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30

Eben A. Ireland died suddenly at his
home On Madison street about 100 0 clock
sitting in his chair reading when he sud
denly put his hand to his head and when
asked what was the trouble failed 70 re-
spond and died almost instantly. he Ia |
been il failing health fer the past seven
months Mr.. ireland was the son Of J.
r Ireland and was native Of the town
Of Dexter. but had been resident OF
Madison for 4 number Of years. Besides
a widow he il survived BY two brothe rs.
Frank Ireland and DIN /. Ireland Of Bos-
ton and a sister who resides in Roches-
ter. y. H. Mr. Ireland was 20 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30
KENT'S HILL
Walters Sawyer

The home of NJ. and Wis. +. NJ.
SAWYER was the scene Wednesday eve
ring. NOV. ~ of a pretty home wedding
when their daughter, kathcrine, was
united IN marriage with Philip IL.
Walters. Rev. +. G. Potter of South
portland performed the ceremony, tht
double ring service being chosen. m
place Of the usual wedding mafcH
Miss Maud Bryant of kentS Hill. a
friend OF the bride, beautifully sang
the solo, "A Dream of Paradise. The
bride was becomingly 2owned in WHITE
maruuisctte and carried a shower bou-
uuet Of lilies of the valley. The groom
was in the usual evening dress !hf
decorations were in green with touches
Of rcd berries; the happy couple stanG-
ing under an arch Of green during the
ceremony. Both bride and groom are
well known here. the bride beng a
graduate of Kent's Hill Seminary IN
the class Of 1915 and q member of the
Eromathean Society. The groom is a
graduate of kent's Hill Seminary,
where he was a member OF the Literati
Society, and also a graduate OF thr
University of Maine in the class of
1915 Both young people are also pop
ular in other social circles and nave
many sincere friends, who wish them
much future happiness.
After a brief visit with relatives and
friends, Mr. and Mrs. Walters will re-
turn u Dixville Notch. y. H. where
Mr.. Walters has fine position as pri-
waite secretary to the manager Of Tho
Balsams Stock Farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30
Thanksgiving Visitors

Among the most welcome of the
Thanksgiving Visitors We're several OF
the local men nov =. military service
but still located at the mobilization
camps in Aver. Mass. Those who We're
here on furloushs lasting until Satur-
day morning are Privates Adolph
BeauIieu. Leon W. Symons,< William
Cagne and James Gallant OF Skowhe-
gan and Howard Herrin of Cornvilie.
Some other men from Aver visited at
their homes ir various sections OF the
county. Among the Normal School
students home were Misses Helen +.
, Merriam. Helen White. Ruth Green
wood and Marion r. Adams. while br.
.. IT, Tracy had as guests Leighton
and DIN Tracy. his two sons who are
/ students at Bates coiege. Mr.. and
Mrs Fred r. Hill Of the Hin road en-
tertained -therins of relatives m
Guiding Mr. and Mrs. Frank l.. Par
ker and MIR and Mrs George l.. Par
ker Of the Beech Hill neighborhood
Miss Marion Adams and Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip BarstoW and children of Fair
field. Col. and Mrs. Blaine Owen with
their daughter. Mary. of Augusta. ar
rived Thursday forenoon 10 eat din
ner with relatives III town, and Mr..
and Mrs John jenkins entertained
Mr. and Mr. q. r. Wilder and son,
Jack. Joseph Haskell, who has been
AZ Jersey City. y. j.. arrived for a
visit with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
L. r Patten entertained Mr.. Patten :
sister Mrs. Elizabeth Pullen and Mrs.
i w Holt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30
Grange NezVS
Skowheean Grange

The Thanksgiving meeting of Skowhe-
gan Grange was carried out very pleas
antly. with Master Geo. l.. Parker pre-
siding. assisted by Miss Emma NJ. Hall
as acting lecturer and Mrs. Emma w.
Goodrich as acting chaplain. Mrs. r. w.
French substituted as Ceres and Miss
Mabel Parkman as Flora during the de-
gree work. the third and fourth degrees
being conferred upon six young ladies',
"A History Of Thanksgiving Day" was
pleasingly presented by Mrs. Emma w.
Goodrich. Miss Marion T. Adams gave a
short story and Mrs Emma II. Dunton
and Mrs. Dora Sanford rendered a pleas
ing duet. At the next meeting Dec l.
officers for the ensuing year will be elect
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30
SKOWHECAN NEWS
Moving Situation Still Services
Many Soldiers Visit Parens-Meeng of the Skowhegan
Granee-Dnner at Women's RefOrmatory

The seectmen of Skowhesan have re-
ceived the petition signed by long list
OF citizens requesting the call Of spe-
cial town meeting to take action with re-
gard to resembling the vote Of the citizens
at d previous session which was to grant
but one license to motion picture concerns
in the town. The matter of reope4jng a
second moving picture house in Skowhe-
gan has been brewing for some time,
At the time of the special town meat
n2 10 see If the town would vote to lease
the Opera house fer picture shows there
was considerable opposition to the move
ment on the part OF some of the voters,
and since that time Or. A. B. Borden
has been considering the leasing of the
theatre which was formerly occupied by
one member Of the consolidated firm Of
smith & st. Ledger now operating in
the Opera house.
John NJ. Goodwin Of Hal0wtlI. a well
known moving picture manager. iinally
eased the Bijou theatre Of by Borden
aud then appeared before TIE s.le .ttnen
ASKING them to grant a Icen> Wh:lh as
previously reported, jhey re:Jse1 to 10.
The present rent paid by SaI;l X Ls1
aer. pro2rietcra Of the local ,heAtre BE-
sjde AL othea expenses sun az heat.
..ch3 jan,tor service. etc.. Is i@i0'. II ,u!l
another lice Sc hr granted taa ri - re-
cciycd 10y the town Toy to-. r"a, - the
opera hory" would he but }r1' Per year.
accordp. g. certain Yupuli.o"* "a. the
contract. * Is understood Til sala linen
feel that the voters SHOULD conHide' the
amount of.remtal coming into thr offers
Of the town treasury from VIZ bui;din2
before deciding to give it to some prvat'
concern. Il j. also claimed tat.t pr Dor
den has offered to give lh- IOWA $1,000
more than is icing received now Tor the
opera house The matter of increased ad-
mission prices has also been a feature
which has entered into the 'attter. ard
caused some little crit.cis.r ~ ne pr-
of the theatregoers. According 20 those
interested in the matter it is claimed thai
the present rates Of five and 10 cents are
as low as admittance fees to any of the
motion picture houses in the state Should
the Goodwin theatre be opened the plan is
to charge the old rates Of admittance of
five and ~ cents plus the tax Of one cent
in each admission fee The outcome of
the matter is being awaited with no little
interest by local people. 1t has not been
decided by the selectmen when the special
meeting will he called. The attention Of
the journal representative has been called
10 the fact that the session between Mr.
Goodwin and the selectmen was not held
behind closed doors as reported in one
or more other papers.
Mr. and Mrs Arthur Weed Of Portland
are returning home this morning after
visiting his father, f. a. Wood a Hotel
oxford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30
Athens Grange

At tie last meeting Of the Grange,
a matter was brought up during tho
business hour which brought much
easure to the patrons This was the
fact that there is enough money in the
treasury to cancel the debt on til han,
lacking a little for the interest If the
two outstanding notes. A committee
was appointed to consult with those in
arrears on dues. and no doubt there
are some paid up members who will
willingly pay little in advance. III or
Ger 10 replenish the treasury and wipe
out the debt. The next meeting will be
the time of the annual election of Off
GERS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30
MADISON
Navy Man Speaks for Soldiers
Camp Recreation Fund-Sud-
den Death of Eben A. Ireland
Late David H. Randall a
Strong Temperance Advocate

Billie Burns Of the United States navy
and stationed at Boston, gave rousing
patriotic address Wednesday evening IN
Union hall' in the interests of the loca!
campaign for the community recreation
fund for places near soldiers camps Nj.
Burns pictured very wildly the needs OF
the soldiers and was frequently interrupt
ed by applause Following Mr.. Burns
address came brief speeches by DR.. J. Il.
Pepper. Rev William Wood, Rev. VII
liam Clements Rev James Clark ana
Judge g. y. Small 4 collection for the
work was taken. small company Of
Armenans took up collection among
themselves and handed n purse, of $40 10
the treasurer. Music for the occasion
was furnished bv three-piece orchestra
led BY Mike ISABELLE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30
PlTTSFIELD

Mir and Mrs A. H. Colmforth and
daughtsr, Miss Una n Cornforth. left
Wednesday for Portsmouth. y. H., 70
pass Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs.
Leon l.. Libby and where the marriage
Of Miss Cornforth and Theodore w.
Hurkhart Of Boston took place on
Thursday.
Z. p. Carleton Of Campbelo. Mass
who has been passing a few weeks with
relatives in Pittsfield and Troy, has re-
turned home
Mrs, John Durkin passed Thanksgiv-
ing in Millinocket with her mother.
A. W. Fuller of Gorham. y. H.. who
has been visiting in the home of his
son, Frank Fuller, has returned home
The annual meeting Of the Pittsfield
branch IF the Somerset county chapter
Of the Red Cross will he held Saturday
afternoon, Dec. 1. at $50 o'clock in the
Red Cross rooms in tho National Bank
building, The election Of officers for the
ensuing year Will be held. 1t is desired
that all members be present.
Mrs. Raleigh Whittier. chief operator
at the local telephone office. who has
been employed at the Office for the past
eight years. has resigned her position
and will leave the office this week
DR. NJ. L. Damon and family passed
Thanksgiving in Oakland with Mrs.
Damon's father. G. r. Allen
Miss Lillian Hodgdon Of Portland ar
lrived in town Wednesday for few
days visit with Mr.. and Mrs l.. II.
Goodwin.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Hutchinson. Miss
Margaret Hutchinson. Mr. and Mrs. G
+. Ramsey and two children, Richard
land Pauline, Of Dexter passed Thanks
giving in town, the guests Of Mr. and
Mrs. f. w Buxton and family
Mr. and Mrs. J. 5. Spaulding passed
Tha sgiving in Etna with their son.
Eugene Spaulding.
George r.. Mayo and T. G. Lancey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30
Kidney Trouble Often Causes
Serious BaCkache

When your back aches, and YOUR
bladder and kidneys seem to be disor
dered. go 10 your nearest drug store
and get bottle of Or. i<ilmers
swamp Root II is a physicians pre-
scription for ailments Of the kidneys
ana bladder.
II has stood the test of years and
has reputation for quickly and eff
icctively giving results in thousands of
cases.
This preparation SO very effective
has been placed on sale everywhere.
Get a bottle medium on large size, at
Your nearest druggist.
However. If YOU wish first 10 test
This preparation send ten cents 10 DR.
kilmcr q Co. Binghamton. y. y. for
= sample bottle. When writing be
sure and mention The Augusta Daily
kcnnehrr Journal NdN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30
WEEKS MILLS

ON Saturday evening. Nov "a a
number Of the friends and neighbors
gathered al the home Of Mr. and Mrs.
E.; GustaVus Brown. it being the 18th an
niVersary of their married life Mr.
and Mrs. Brown were taken complete :
~ by surprise, but they arose to the
occasion and seemed to enjoy them
selves All Of their family were pres
ont except Nelson W. Brown, who is
teaching in Middleboro. Mass The
others are T.. G. Brown of Weeks Mills
and p. p. Brown. who lives on the old
Homestead: also their grandparents
Reta and Sylvia Brown.
The evening was passed in CONVEX
sation and several appropriate selec-
lions were played on the graphophone.
and when Turkey in the Straw was
played Mr.. Brown showed that he had
not forgotten his old steps. Cake and
coffee We're served and VERY pleas
ant evening was passed. Among the
presents was a S. gold piece from their
son. T. G. Brown of Weeks Mills. Mr..
end Mrs. Brown have lived mere al!
their life and their neiehbors wish
them many more years OF married life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30

returned Wednesday from hunting
trip to Harrington.
Mrs. Sadie Greenwood visited reA-
tives in Co,'inna over Thanksgiving.
At q meeting of the Woman's Relief
Corps held Wednesday afternoon, Mrs.
Ada. Currier was admitted as mem :
Yer.
Fred Whittier of Bangor, formerly of
this town. passed Thanksgiving with
his brother. Raleigh Whittier.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. y. Cargill and son
Neal of Arlington, Mass. passed
Thanksgiving in the home of Mr., Car
gills brother, DR.. William Cargill.
Herbert Riley, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Riley. has passed a successful
physical examination for enlistment in
the aviation corps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30

Miss Myra Cross. a member OF the
High school faculty, entertained a par
" of Young lady friends at her room
at the oxford Wednesday night.
The Somerset Chapter of the Red
Cross has received from Fl. j. J.. A..
Renaud in behalf of the cast present
ing the Picrrot and Pierrette Ministries
a check for $50.
Selectman Clyde H. Smith expects
TO leave shortly for the coal mines in
Pennsylvania to investigate the coal
situation 50 far as SkoWhegan's mu-
nicipal fuel yard is concerned. Large
quantities of coal have already been
received here with considerable rapid
ity. but the town authorities fear that
the end may be near.
Judge {. Q. Small was in town on
"Wednesday completing the business Of
the November term Of probate court,
, which was one of the busiest sessions
on record.
Mr.. and Mrs. John .Avore are visit
ing with their daughter. Mrs. Elsie
\. s'tilphen and family in Augusta
Mrs. John w. Steward with her
daughter Martha c. Steward, and Miss
, giving day by Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Heath in .Waterville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cony Sanborn left on
Thursday morning to visit with their
daughter DR.. Genoa Sanborn in Au
burn.
Game Warden Ed. King is in receipt
of trophies of the skill of r. w. Briggs
as Il huntsmen in the shape of the
ears and tail of an Oklahoma rabbit.
This is of especial interest because
of the contrast of those members from
those of the Maine rabbits. The tail
measures II inches. while an or
binary rabbit here has a tail not eX-
cecding one inch. while the ears are
II inches. The little animal weigh
ed i ga pounds. Mr. and Mrs. Briggs
and son are passing several months in
ONlahoin
DR.. Carl Hutchinson is passing sew
eral days with relatives in Augusta.
The inmates Of the Woman's Refor-
matorN We're served to a chicken din
ner With the usual accessories on
Thanksgiving day and in the evening
an entertainment was enjoyed in the
new brick cottage. 1t was an event
greatly enjoyed. The superintendent.
Mrs. Gertrude Wight, arrived home on
Wednesday evening from New Or
leans. where she attended the Prison
Congress. one more young woman has
lately been sentenced and has arrived
at the institution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30

440 pounds, a day for each person
SO that spectators cannot set hold OF
any considerable amount. The corn
will he sold under government super
vision in special booths throughout the
federal district. General Grcgori
Ozuna. the municipal president has
announced that he will not allow any
one to profit from the distribution of
this cereal as it is for the benefit Of
the people and will be sold at the net
cost to the government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30

Fred Pike, Il former Easjport resi-
dent, aged g. years. died last week a
South Gouldshoro. after Il few months
illness at, the home of his son. Fultm
+. Pike. and the remains We're taker
to Passport Monday for burial in t''
family lot He is survived by om
son VIII" has been making his home a
South Guuldsborn for a number o
years and ", was there Mouday To-
the funeral. also two brothers. Wash
burn and Lee Pike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30
Gardiner Grange

The regular meeting OF Gardiner
Grange. No. 459, r. Of IL, was held
Monday night AS there was no session,
Nov. II. on account Of the prevailing
disease, there was much routine bus
mess with little entertainment. State
Deputy Cleaves was present and gave
short talk on Grange matters. Broth
er ard Sister Barber made interesting
remarks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30

Daniel H. Randall. who had been III
with pneumonia Abr the past five days,
died at his residence of Spear hill in An
son at 40 o'clock Wednesday afternoon
MI Randall was 4 native Of the town Of
Eustis and was G. years old. He is sur
vived by 4 widow, one daughter. Mrs.
John Nihen OF New York City. and one
son. Or. Ray y. Randall Of Lewiston Mr..
Randall had spent large part of his life
III this vicinity. lie was an active mem
her Of the Madison Methodist Episcopal
church and took an active interest in all
that pertained TO its welfare Mr., Randall;
was also a fearless advocate Of the tenn
perance cause The funeral services will
be held from his late residence Friday
afternoon.
Leland Towne Of the University Of
Maine is passing his Thanksgiving recess
in town.
Leon F'elker. Mahlon Cavanaugh AMI
Percy Norton of the 3OSd Heavy Artillery
al Camp Devens arrived home Wednesday
night to pass Thanksgiving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30

\ farmer in a village in southeast
England raised $1,000 for the Red Cross
through the agency OF a Zeppelin
bomb which fell in one of his fields.
Thousands of people came from nearby
towns to see the crater. which is des-
cribed as big enough TO put house
in The farmer charged each visitor
small admission fee, and turned the
proceeds over TO The Local Red Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30

ediction was offered by Rev. Mr.. Ne
Elhiney.
There were two dancing parties in
town in celebration of the Thanksgiv-
ing season. one having been held in
Moose hall Wednesday night with a
large attendance and net proceeds OF
ST.. and. the other in Grange hall
Thursday night under the auspices OF
the Patrons of Husbandry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30

The City Council of the Federal Dis
trict at Mexico City has announced
that the corn recently purchased from
the United States. a part of which has
just arrived will be sold to the con, :
munity at the rate OF two Kilograms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-30

The Springvale Farmers Union has
bought the old Catholic church on
Pleasant street. Sprin@Vale, and viii
remodel it for Il storehouse. II is
planned to run a spur track to the
building