davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02
FRANK RAYNES' SHED ON
WADE STREET DESTROYED
80 TONS OF HAY BURN

A stll alarm was received at Cushnoc
Hose No. l shortly after G F. NJ Thurs
day and the automobile truck made a
fast run to the fire, which was located
in long shed on Wade street belonging
to Frank Raynes Of "a Federal street
The barn contained about 80 tons or hay
and the fire had a good start when the
auto truck arrived, 50 Il call was sound
ed from Box 63, corner of Sewall and
capitol streets, being responded to by the
Hook and Ladder truck from Hose | and
the chemical from Hose >. Two lines of
hose were used on the fire, the depart
ment doing some effective work in pre-
venting neighboring buildings from
catching fire from the heavy showed OF
sparks. The loss from the fire would be
difficult to estimate, as Mr.. Raynes is
employed in the woods at present. His
brother stated that there was about 30
tons of hay in the building which was
not insured, and it is supposed that there
were also tools and farming implements
in the shed, which was almost complete
ly burned. The fire is thought TO have
been started by boys who have been
smoking cigarettes, Mr.. Raynes stating
that they had been warned about the
matter. A crowd gathered to watch the
blaze
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02
Basketball Game

The Waterville Independents will be
the opponents of the w. basketball team
Saturday evening, and judging from the
past performances will be a worthy foe.
They recently played the Bath Y. NJ. c.
A. team to score of US on the Bath
floor. which indicates d very hard, close
game. Several of the players are the
same who appeared on the "Y floor i'll
the game with the Colby Comets, which
gives the local team a chance to come
back" as they were defeated in the pre-
vious game. The regular ~" lineup may
be changed a bit to plan for a closer
covering game, and the men say there
will not be a repetition of IA baskets shot
by any Of the visitors again AS the ~
team has improved considerably since its
first game and developed strong team
with much better passing and shooting
they expect to win handily on Saturday.
The game will be played in the symna-
stun at o'clock sharp.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

The Thursday docket of the NUM-
cipal court consisted of but a single
case, that of Fred and Marshall Robin
son and Lewis Watson, all of Rome, who
had been arrested Wednesday at their
home in Rome by Chief Game Warden
Bertrand Smith of this city for violat-
ing Sec. 20 of Chap 146 of the Public
Laws of 1915 by killing two deer last
Sunday, Feb. 25. Warden Smith was
accompanied on his trip by Lawrence
Hill of Belgrade and George Merrill. also
of Belgrade.
The three young men were brought
before the court at o'clock in the af-
ternoon. Watson being represented by
Former Judge Benedict f. Maher, and
the three admitted their completely in
the killing of the deer, so that there
really was not much of what could be
called a trial, except in the questioning
of the respondents by the court, and
that revealed the fact that food was a
scarce article at the Robinson home,
which was attested to by the warden.
And it was also brought out that be-
yond doubt the deer were killed for
the purpose of furnishing the inmates
of the Robinson home with food of
which they were in dire need.
That the two Robinson boys were
given thorough shaking up by the
questions of the court and the state
ment as to what could be done to them
for their violation of the game laws
could easily be seen, but as the three
respondents were without money with
which to pay the smallest fine, and as
the court ruled that there were ex-
tenuating circumstances in their cases
they were allowed to go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02
MADISON
Board of Trade Holds Special
Meeting to Discuss Warrant
for Town Meeting-Mrs.
Haynes Passes Away-Dele-
cation of Young Madison
Folks Go to North Arson

A special meeting Of the Madison Board
of Trade was held Wednesday evening
in Firemen's hall to discuss the warrant
for the annual town meeting. Following
the routine business the warrant was
taken up. Among other things it was
voted as the sense of the organization
that the town should vote to appoint a
committee to investigate site. plans, spec
ifications and cost of a town building
that the selectmen should be instructed
to hire a man to keep the village streets
free from rubbish; that the town should
provide d suitable room for justice of
peace trials. Another interesting article
was the proposed new road from the
northeast section of the town, giving n
short cut just north Of Hayden lake to-
ward this village. In a short talk Stan
ley Renier with the aid of map showed
the exact location Of the desired road
and just what it would mean to the cit
liens in that section Of the town to have
the discussion Of the warrant came an
announcement of much interest to the
business interests of the place by Post
master o. III. Dilworth, that the Madison
postoffice would in all probability in the
very near future be changed to the sec
ond class, which will mean a free deliv-
cry of mail Mr.. Dlworth explained that
the business of the office had increased
rapidly for the past nine months and
unless there was a big falling off in the
next month there would be sufficient bus
iY,nc ,,1o ~ 4
class list
Mrs. Charles G, Haynes died suddenly
at her residence on Head street little
after S O'Clock Wednesday evening after
a critical illness of less than an hour
Mrs. Haynes was apparently in her usual
health and after supper started to at
tend a meeting of Minerva Chapter of
Eastern Star, of which organization she
was officer When at the foot of the
stairs in the |. o. o. F. block where the
hall is located she was taken ILL Medi-
cal aid was called and she was taken to
her home. living about 20 minutes after
her arrival. Mrs. Haynes was the daugh-
ter of the late William Preble She was
a native of Madison and a lifelong resi-
dent of this vicinity. Besides her hus-
band, Charles G. Haynes she is survived
by one son, Harlan Haynes of Madison;
two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Gilman and
Mrs. Helen Caldwell of Portland; three
sisters, Mrs. Luella Watson. Mrs. Sadie
Ward and Mrs. John McIntire. all OF
Madison. Mrs. Haynes was member of
the Madison Methodist church. She was
past president of Rainbow Branch of the
International Sunshine Society and an ac-
tive member of Marcellus S. Perkins G.
A. R. Circle and Sterling Rebekah Lodge.
The death Of Mrs. Haynes came as a
great shock to her many friends in this
vicinity.
A company of is young people from the
Methodist church went to North Arson
Wednesday evening to attend a social at
the Methodist church in that place. A
Jolly time Is reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02
CELEBRATES 87th BIRTHDAY
Rev. John Gibson One Of Oldest Cier
gymen in Maine

The Rev. John Gibson of this city is
one of the Oldest clergymen i'll the
State, celebrating his S7th birthday on
Thursday. He was born in England in
$780, and came to New York in 1857,
lived there snort time AMI then moN
ed to Boston, where he attended the
Boston University of Theology for "A
time. He was ordained in the Chestnut
street church in Portland. and has
preached for more than 80 years of his
life in Maine. He has good many
friends in this vicinity and heard from
q number of them Thursday, several
Of his neighbors remembering him
with little presents. Since the death of
his wife some time ago. he has lived
alone at his home at AZ North street,
and although in fairly good health. he
has done little preaching for the past
few years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02
Meetina of Mitchell Club

The Mitchell Club, composed of
State House people. held its weekly
meeting Wednesday evening in the hall
of the House, with a good attendance,
a fine program, refreshments and a
good time. Those present were:
President Howard S. Mitchell, Ar
thur Knight, Joseph Young. Chandler
Hutchins, William James, NJ. s. Hill
Rep. Ellis, Rep. Crediford, Rep. knight
Rep. Packard, w. NJ. Steward, Harvey
Pease, Clyde Stewart Rep. H. E. Mes
ser. Rep +. c. Turner, ]. T. Jacobs OF
Ogunquit was the guest of honor
The chairman of the executive COM
mittee, Rep. Knight. was presented
with a handsome cigar case. A smoke
talk followed the business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

pies in the barrel if you are still old
fashioned enough to have whole barrels
OF apples at a time; or anything that
needs application without mental strain,
tasks that she can do sitting down and
that she can do in leisure fashion.
The greatest mistake to make with re-
gard to the grandmother in the house Is
that she ought not to have anything to
do. Why. she will be much better off il
she feels that she is overworked than il
she has that perfectly hopeless feeling
that she has not enough to do. And il
her methods are not yours. either over
look that fact or tell her your methods
Remember that one Of the cruelest pang.
that can pierce any woman's heart 4
the shaft that tells her that she is n,
longer needed, that her work is not &C
ceptable, that she is a back number ant
henceforth must sit arount and wait.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02
CLINTON

| Miss Florence Cain, who teaches IN
Franklin came home on the Pullman
Saturday because of the illness Of her
father, Willis Cain.
Mrs. W. l.. Stuart, who has been
passing two weeks with Mr.. stuart 5
sister. Mrs. Brown in Norway, returned
home Saturday.
The evangelist. Harry Taylor, assist
ed by his daughter Ruth, are expected
to begin services here next Sunday
when the meetings will be held in the
Baptist church.
The third entertainment in the Gin
ton entertainment course, will occur on
March s, and will be given by the Mar
igold Quartette. which gave a very en-
ioyable concert here last winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wentworth and
son Leon. who have been visiting Mr..
Wentworth's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert Wentworth. returned to their
home in Fairfield Wednesday morninG.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Nelson, Mr.. and
Mrs Albert Wentworth, Mrs. j. H.
Adams and Mrs. ]. e. Doucette were in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02
SOLON

John Mahoncy came home Saturday
from Waterville where he has been
under the care of DIR. Hill for injury
10 his eye received at the pulp mill
several weeks ago.
The Woman's Club observed guest
night Feb. % at the home Of Mrs
Mabel Magoon. About 80 were pres
ent. The evening was passed with
music, games and contests. Sand
Wiches, coffee, cake, ice cream and
home made candy We're served.
The pupils of tho High school are
to have two debates in the near future.
The first is to be on Friday Mar.
and the second Mar. 1G. On one date
they will discuss woman suffrage and
on the other the relative merits Of
moving pictures and monographs.
The Scion Grange will hold an open
meeting next Saturday at three O'Clock.
The public arc invited to come and lis
ton 10 a discussion of the Town War
rant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02
HOUSEWIVES DAILY
ECONOMY CALENDAR
BY Frances Marshall
FOR GRANDMOTHER.

Copyright, 1917, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndcate.)
There is no one in the household whose
position has been less benefited by the
changes in modern housekeeping methods
than poor grandmother.
At least SO it seems to me as recall the
dear old grandmothers I used to know
years ago and the grandmothers of now
a-adays, surrounded by all the modern
conveniences and short cuts of modern
domestic arrangements. Those old grand
mothers sat for hours serenely knitting.
knowing that the product of their efforts
was needed for the children and the
grown folk. Nowadays If grandmamma
does knit mittens 1t Is with the feeling
that they might be bought for price
less than the cost of the wool and If she
IS told that the mittens are "just what
Johnny wants." grandma knows that she
is being humored.
There are all sorts Of grandmotherly
tasks to perform connected with the spin
ming and the sewing, and the lighter
tasks of the preparation of food, for
older fingers to do. There was distinct
place for grandmother and as she had
enough to do in her own zone, she was
content, and forgot to worry about the
tasks of the younger women of the fam
lily. She forgot to fret about the lavish
way the servants used the soap, for she
was too busy. She forgot even to COM
plain so much about the weather and
her own ills because her mind was occu-
pied.
Well, why not find grandmotherly tasks
in the present regime? Surely with lit
tie forethought this can be done. There
are tasks about the mending that grand
mother can do. Even if you have SER
wants enough there are delicate tasks
about the baking that grandmother will
enjoy doing; preparing raisins and nuts
and fruits for cakes, sorting over the ap-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

| The Feast Of Purim or Lots, which
falls this year on March sth (corre-
spending to the 14th days of Adar of
he Hebrew calendar), is a Joyous minor
festival of the Jews and is celebrated
by them in commemoration of their
suspicious deliverance from imminent
destruction, as narrated with fine dra-
matte power in the book of Esther.
The Purim story takes us back for
it's setting to ancient Persia. Hannah
prime minister of the realm and PAM
pered favorite of the king, feeling him.
self especially affronted because the
Jew Mordecai, alone of those at the pal
ace gate had refused him homage, came
to cherish not only ranking resent
ment against the one Jew who had
crossed him, but also a passionate ami
mostly against all the Jews as such.
In order to work their ruin he calum-
mated them to the king, accusing them
of clannishness and lack of patriotism
of being alien enemies and the like
false charges which have become the
st ock- in trade Of Anti-Semites ever
since. Happily the appeal to race and
stance at least, lead to outright mas
sacre of the Jews. The brave interces-
sion of Queen Esther. who in her ele-
walton to the throne did not forget her
people. saved the Jews from the cruel
fate which threatened.
The arch-plctter Hannah came to ar
ignominious enG. And Mordecai. in rec
ognition of the public services he had
rendered. was given high office. TIC
celebrate the happy outcome, the festi-
val of Purim was instituted as an an
nual day of rejoicing. a day of sending
of gifts to friends and remembering
the poor.
Naturally enough Purim came to
have strong popular appeal to the
Jew during the later centuries of per-
secution. The story of deliverance
which Purim told spelt a message OF
hope and courage to those undergoing
sore oppression. And the merry festiv-
tiles with which the holiday was cele-
brated brought brightness and cheer
into the gloom of the Ghettos. The
spirit Of Purim was throughout more
social than religious. Its observance in
the synagogue was limited to the read
ing of the Book Of Esther from the
traditional scroll. In and outside of the
home. masquerades. plays and other
entertainments made up the celebra :
ton.
The name Purim is derived accord
ing 20 the etymology given in the Book
Of Esther from a Persian word mean
ing lots the name being given to the
festival because Hannah is said to have
cast lots in order to determine the day
on which to carry out his plot against
the Jews
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

The clothing business Of the Weber
Clothing Co. and the Pierce Clothing
Co. have consolidateds and the stock
and fixtures of the Pierce Co. will be
transferred to the store occupied by
the Weber Co. The consolidation went
into effect Thursday, and the new con-
Germ will do business under the name
of the Pierce-Webber Clothing Co.
Both partners have a lot Of friends in
town and elsewhere, who wish them
the best Of success in their new pro-
1ect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

about s5 boys a preliminary talk on
the work which is to be taken up. The
time for the classes has been changed
from 4.30 p. NJ, as originally intended,
to p NJ. as this will give those who
work a better opportunity to partici-
pate. Dr. Priest announced that the
young man who passed the best exam
ination at the close of the course
would be awarded a prize in addition
to the certificate, and he gave out the
first lesson. a chapter on structure
and Mechanics of the Body"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

Maynard Young. son of Mr. and Mrs.
l.. S. Young of 50 Willow street, has
a fine set of wireless apparatus and
recently purchased an addition in the
form of half-kiIowatt sending out
fit, which he is fast getting into shape
for service. He has been able to receive
as far as Wellfleet and expects to be
able to send some distance with his
new material. Herbert Cross of State
street also has good set. and at times
has been able to receive from Key
West quite plainly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

T,et.ers received from Mr.. and Mrs
w Malcolm and Mr.. and Mrs. George
w wadleigh Of this city. who are pass
inc a norton of the winter months in
E1orid. are having a good time as they
,o oIone The two gentlemen have
,,,-chased a Ford car Just for fun
80 orc having great sport. At last
q counts they had made Daytona on
49, m+o,r of the State" which in
a,rd.s trims to the various winter re-
sorts and intend to see everything and
r,,+bine that is attractive about
1,,or;d. before coming back to the old
home in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

The narrow bands on the soft hats
for men this season give the styles a
jaunty look, a something different, a
something new. The north window dis
play at Beane 6s Cross. 23S Water
street, shows the newest and correct
head dress for particular men and
young men.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

The many friends of Former Assist
ant Postmaster Everett S. Hall, who
underwent surgical treatment Thurs
day afternoon at the Augusta General
hospital, will regret to learn that his
condition late last evening was con-
sidered critical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

Hose 1 and the auto fire truck re-
sponded to a still alarm at o'clock
last evening which was due to a CHM
ney fire at Il Spring street in the
house owned by DR.. George H. Brick
EFT and occupied by Mrs. Ben Rowe.
One chemical was used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

The stereopticon which it is planned
to purchase for the Smith Grammar
school has arrived, and is a fine ma
chine, the funds obtained by the last
entertainment given by the pupils at
the school do rot quite pay for it, but
arrangements will in all probability be
made for the closing Of the purchase.
as the lantern can be used to very
good advantage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

Land Agent and Forest Commission
er Forrest Colby and Mrs. Colby, who
had for the week been the guests
of Hon. and Mrs. Blaine S. Niles on
Melville street, went Thursday after
noon to Portland where in the evening
they attended The Shrine ball
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02
0ne Dose Of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
+: Drives Them Out=-=Ends Torture

) Stomach poisons breed millions Of
germs that cat into your vitals, causing
pias Pressure, Indigestion Constipation.
Torpid Liver Auto IntoXication, Yellow
Saundice, Gail Stones, Appendicitis, Can
ger and Ulcers of the Stomach and In
testines. etc. etc. Thousands of suffer-
Ners have been restored by Mayr's Won
7derful Remedy. among them Justice or
the Supreme Court, congressman, Doc
tors, Lawyers. Bankers, Ministers, Nur-
8es, Farmers. neutrality-suspicious. of
every class-probaby Your own neigh
.bOrs. Stomach troubles are due mostly
TO catarrhal poison. Mayr's Wonderful
Remedy removes that poison thorough
~ cleanses the system, drives out the
disease breeding germs, allays intiamma :
ston and ends suffering Unlike any
other remedy. No alcohol-nothing to in
jure you. one dose convinceS. FREE
book Stomach Ailments. Write Geo
~. Mayr, Mfg, Chemist. Chicago. or OBJ
lain a bottle Of Mayr's Wonderful Rene
.dy from Bowditch & Webster or any re-
liable druggist. who will return your
money if it falS.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

Supt Elmer E. Weber Of Livermore
Falls and Supt. Edgar Callaghan Of Jay
were at the State House Tuesday at
tending the legislative hearings on
school matters of interest to their dis
tricts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

Thursdays admissions to the Au-
gusta General hospital were as follows:
Mrs. Mary Nichols of Mt. Vernon,
surgical; Joseph Lambert of Gardiner,
medical; Mrs. John Harrington of Halo
well, surgical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

PiltsGcld Tuesday to attend the funer-
al Of Mrs. Geo. cole, Il near relative.
MI and Mrs. Cecil Nelson ana chill
drcn have gone to Pittsfeld to pass a
few days with Mrs. Nelson's father.
Mr.. George Cole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

Several members of the local police
force have recently purchased a new
form of 'nipper" which is said to be
very effective in use. 1t is so construct
ed that it closes and locks upon i'm
pact, and a quarter turn of the handle
exerts pressure enough to persuade a
strong man that to struggle would be
very foolish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester G. Coombs are
the happy parents of a daughter, who
was born to them Thursday at their
home, pa Maple street. The little one
weighed eight and one quarter pounds
and has been named Mary Little
Coombs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

Clarence c. Vlning, who since his en-
listment in this city last October, has
been at the naval training station at
Newport, +. l., is passing a few days
with relatives and friends while on
leave of absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

Friends of Erldon B. Turner will be
interested to learn that the report
Thursday evening from the Augusta
General hospital regarding his condi-
ton was that there was a slight change
for the better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

Chaplain George e. l. stevenson OF
the United States navy VIII denver an
illustrated lecture entltleo Trip
Around the Wcrld with the Battleshlp
Fleet" in this city on the evening OF
March 9, the lecture to be given free
of charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

1t was reported last evening at the
Augusta General hospital that the con-
dition of Warren Fowler, who about
a week ago submitted to the amputa =
ton of his lett arm because of blood
poisoning, showed a slight improve
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

has moved from Glenburn to the
Charles Tarr farm in BoWdon.
The friends of W. W. Stewart are
glad to learn that he continues to mn
prONe in health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

The first meeting of the ~" class in
80 aid to the injured was held in the
Assembly room on Thursday afternoon,
A. NJ A. Priest giving the class Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

Women's heavy bath robes s2.49.
good fleeced hose Tic a pair. dress
skirts s2.49ieach, silk poplin dresses,
worth $3.50, now s5.9S, old style serge
dresses, were $3.50, now s2.9S each.
Specials in silk waists, $1.9S and $2.39.
H. J. Merrick's. feb24d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-02

Be generous to yourself-sweep with
the Sweeper-Vac at Russell & Weston
Cos, $6.50.-Adv.