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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
SKOWHECAN NEWS

New books added to the shelves Of
the Skowhegan Public Library for the
month Of June are: The Girls at His
Billet. Ruch; King Of khyher Rifles,
Mundy; The Hillman, Oppenheim;
The Lifted Veil. King; The Shadow
Line, Conrad; Postmasters Daughter,
Tracy; The Typhoon, Conrad: A Di-
versity of Creatures, Kipling; Forest
Fancies. killerbone: Woodcraft Manual
for Boys. Seton; Wood Craft Manual
for Girls, Seton Confederate Girls,
Diary, Dawson; Old Glory. Andrews;
Standard Opera Glass, <Annesley: Social
Diagnosis. Richmond; Heart of the
Balkans, Brown; The Alabaster Box.
wilkins; Gaspard, Benjamin; La
Guerre Madaure, Geraldy: Voyage Of
the Deutschland. Koenig; Better Meals
for Less Money, Crane: Life of the
Grasshopper, Fabre; Ruel Fielding at
Silver Ranch. Emerson; Ruel Fielding
on Cliff Island. Emerson; Benjamin
Franklin, Dudley; Ulysses S. Grant.
Coombs; Nathan Hale, Root; Why We
Are at War, Wilson.
A service of much interest is being
anticipated by the parishioners of the
Bethany Baptist church Sunday even
ing at 7.30 when DR.. George Otis Smith
of the United States Geological Survey
will deliver an address.
DR.. Owen Smith of Portland. a men,
Der of the Portland Farmers Club will
be present and speak on the treatment
of Abortion and Sterility of Dairy Cows
at the meeting of the Somerset Dairy
mems Progressive League at the Mu-
nicipal building Saturday afternoon.
This association is formed for the pur-
pose of helping the dairymen and at
present there are about 40 members.
Work has already commenced along
the line of COW testing and several are
having their herds milk tested for but
ter-fat production. Every dairyman is
urged to be present so far as possible.
Harold E. Smith has bought of DR..
W. s. Stinchfield his two tenement
house on North avenue and with his
family will move from an apartment in
the Clyde H. Smith block to the south
tenement in the dwelling.
Mrs. Carl Smith and four children Of
Washington, Penn. arrived here
Thursday evening to visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. Alonzo Smith. Miss Margery
Smith who has been teaching at State
College in Pennsylvania arrived at the
same time to visit her parents. She
is to teach at Simmons College next
year.
The annual childrens night in Pris-
ella Rebekah Lodge will occur next
Tuesday evening. All children who are
to take part in the affair will meet at
the lodge room Saturday at $50 P. NJ.
The Philathea class members are
meeting each Wednesday afternoon to
make khaki pillows for the soldiers of
Co. f and to sew also for the French
wounded.
Many of the leading business houses
are being decorated for the approach
ing celebration of DeMolay Command
cry, X. r., which is to be held Monday,
June Is. in Skowhegan. The four Wis
iting communicates will each be &C
companied by n band and DeMolay
will be attended by the local band A
parade will be formed shortly after the
arrival of the Knights in Railroad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
James w. Holt

The community was greatly shock
ed Friday morning when the death Of
James W. Holt was announced as hay-
ing occurred shortly after midnight
at his home on Alder street. The fun
ernoon at l o'clock from the Holt resi-
dence and Monday the body will lie
conveyed to Saugus, Mass. for burial.
Mr.. Holt was born in Lynnefield,
Mass. His father was engaged In the
textile business and he was employed
about the same establishment as the
parents. Later he went to North An
dover, Mass, and there learned his
trade as machinist. He had lived in
Skowhegan about 80 years. coming here
to enter the employ of his brother in
law, the late Lewis Anderson. The de-
ceased was twice married His first
wife was Miss Catherine Whnnery Of
Vermont. sister OF the late Mrs An
derson. They became the parents Of
four children: James. machinist,
now located in Fitchburg. Mass Sa-
die. who died in young girlhood: Elite,
who married Lawrence Arlington and
resides in North Stoughton. Mass. and
Willie, who died seven years ago
Some years after the death OF his first
wife, Mr.. Holt married Miss Ella Ten
ney of this town, their nuptials having
occurred May 20. 1890 This lady sur
wives her husband Mr. Holt was a
gentleman held in high respect by the
people Of this community and will he
sincerely missed by a large circle Of
acquaintances. He was staunch
member of the Island Avenue Congre-
gational church and was a Blue Lodge
Mason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

square and on Water street east Of the
railroad crossing and the visiting COM
manderies will then pass in review pro-
ceeding to their final formation on Elm
street. The line of march will be
through Pleasant and High streets to
Water street and Madison avenue to
Fairview Park. More details of the en-
tertainment will be published in a sub
seQuent issue. 1t is expected that from
six to seven hundred uniformed men
will participate in the parade. The dec
orations III the business section are be-
ing placed with special view at the
present time of the merchants day
festivities on Thursday next
AS previously announced the meet
ing of the Somerset Sunday school As
ISOLATION will be held in the Methodist
church in Madison Wednesday, the goth.
the day to be devoted to the study OF
better Sunday school methods. The
program for the morning service has
been published. The evening program
includes: Praise and prayer meeting.
Rev. T. Il. HIATT of Bingham: choir
music conducted by Miss Alice Spear;
address. 1.-THE Call of Arms" Rev. j.
NJ. Arters: closing PRAYER and hene-
diction, Rev. William Wood Everyone
interested in Sunday school work II
invited to attend and those desiring
entertainment over night should notify
Rev. William Wood. Madison
Mrs. Sophia r. Marble. who Is pass
ing the summer in Harmony arrived
home Friday forenoon owing to the
death Of her niece. Mrs Flora A.
Squire
Frank Knowlton. superintendent ~
the manual training department In the
public schools, leaves shortly for a WIS.,
it with a friend In Pennington but
will return for the Commandery ami
versary services.
Sheriff Goodrich arrived in town FRI
day forenoon. In an interview con-
corning the Curtis case he stated that
no arrests had yet been made in the
case but that investigation would
shortly be continued.
A party composed Of Francis w.
Briggs. f.. f.. McNeelie. Or Chas r.
Viles and DR.. +. o. Sawyer with Sandy
Goodwin as chauffeur. left here Friday
in Mr.. Briggs car for Boston enroute
to Oklahoma. The gentlemen are
somewhat concerned in oil interests
in that section and are going west for
further INVESTIGATION. They will be
gone about - days and will visit dur
ing their absence with the family Of
Ralph Leavitt in Purcell Okla.
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fOr Sale-NiiscelaneOus

ONE OLIVER RIDING CULTiVATOR,
Used but little. }. Frank Curtis, GA d.
her, Maine, X. +. u. 10. Tel. $50 ".
Jnl6d3l.
ALL IN FIRST GLASS CONDITION,
iof sale or eAcnanse, Usguou ~ AIUrriiI
Dixie buggy, / Bailey bike Lusgy, L Sleau
wagon, Weighs .JI los. also d gvou sulky
ana track harness, never uSeu only ,uree
times. Jas. AIouItOll, GdrGlner, Nae. lei.
o-o-W Jnl6uIw
SIDE SADDLE IN GOOD CONDITION
cheap tor cash. Address 4Irs. mos h.
jackson, K. L. o. ., Aug usIa Jnltdo-~
OAK CHAMBER SET, CLARION
COOK stove, Singer sewing machine, Ctner
houSenoiu SoUus frlCeS reasonable tor
cash. Apply 81 Bangor st. Tel. v4o-W.
Jnl6d3t~
MY LAST SHIPMENT OF HIGH
grade fertilizer has arrived. / have two
tons That is not promised. Just the time
to plant potatoes now. First man that
comes with cash gets the goods. Z. W.
TUFTS, inone Ali 50. emma, NassaIboro,
Maine. 1uuel5d3t+
RHODE ISLAND RED SINGLE COMB
pullets, three months Old from very fine
laying strain, tor sale at a bargain.
These chicks will be laying in Sept. or
oct. ana are all in very healthy condi-
ton. A bargain Tor someone. Write
now. Peter lnaanum, Maplenurst VIM
throp Me. Tel. lU2-n. junel5d1w
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Ad Rates

-Four lines (6 words to Q iine)
ar Is words o. less cost 15e. for
enc sue. soc. for three and soc.
for I week. Pro rata price will hs
charged for advertisements OK.
eeedrre four lines. In sending by
mai, enclose stamps with order,
a. charges are too small to open
accounts.
The journal does not knowingly
accept any trauduisnt advertising
Of any kind. The journal will in.
vsstlaste promptly and vigorously
every claim from any person who
hes beer in dny way deceived or
ms,reated through answering an
scvsrtlssmsnt. The Journal will
thank its readers to bring to its
attention any failure on the part
OF an advertiser to make good his
promises. II 10 the belief Of this
paper thAt an advertiser serves his
own interest best only when he
serves the public best. II you are
not satisfied tell the Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
HORSES FOR SALE

% seconds for farm use, weighing from
for mail route. Prices right Now is your
chance. Come one. come all. Ward s Sta
BILE Randolph, Me. may21dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Frank Morrill, OF BAPTIST Hill under
went an operation for appendicitis NJ
his home Friday. His son. Alfred Nor
rill, has arrived from Manila.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
New Advertisements Today

To Let-Heifer.
Whn'ed-Salesman.
Wanted-Salesmen.
Nantcd-Men, etc.
To Let-Cottages.
Wan'ed-Salesmen
For s1le-Pair horses.
For Sale-Side saddle.
Warted-Baby carriage.
To Let-Furnlshed room.
T. Let--Furnished Office
For Sale-Bike buggy. etc.
Wau'ed-Men and women.
Wanjed-Position in Office.
To Let-Furnished cottage
For sale-Farm of IS acres
For sale Riding cultivator
Wantcd-W Work in camps, etc.
For Sale-Oak chamber set. etc.
Wanted Woman for companion.
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Cards, Notices, Etc.

LOCOMOTOR ATAXIA-iF YOU OR
any friend afflicted wishes to learn of 4
successful treatment, address Room 4O2.
90 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. jnl6dlts
MRS. CRAM, MEDIUM. READINGS
daily. Capitol St, Augusta, Me. Tel
107S-M. june13d1ws
JULIA A. BARKER, MEDIUM. RIV-
erton St, opp. Augusta car barn. Tel
62S-Y. Readings daily june6d2w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
COMING EVENTS

June l5-H-Bowdoin Commencement
June 2-S-Annuai meeting Of Farmers'
Union Of Maine. waterville
June 30-July 1-Spiritualist Campmeet-
ing. Etna.
July 9-13-Annual conferences Of Super
intendents of schools and Secondary
school principals. Castine.
July 16-August Estate Summer schools
for Teachers, Castine, Pennington and
Machias
June 17--Reunion Of 4th Me. Regi-
ment at Oakland park. Rockland.
June 17-D-Commencsment at Hebron
Academy. Hebron.
Maine Teachers Meetings
Sept 8. 8 and Z. Waldo county. Belfast.
Sept. II, Washington county, Eastpoft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
Wanted-Female Help

Hig Pay and steady work for girls and
women m large rubber shoe factory. Ex-
pCrl"nrcd girls earn so and SIS "A week
Inexperienced ones paid worth while
salary and given free board and room
while learning, which takes about "A
month Live town, near large cities.
Good theatre. fine working conditions
COMPANY furnishes hail for dancing, ath-
letic field. free insurance and medical at
tcntion Fine chance for family. work
for all Good home at very low rents.
Don't decide row. Write today for Illus
tra'ed booklet-"A Good Job at Beacon
Falls Address Employment Dept. Bea-
con Falls Rubber shoe Co, Beacon Falls
Conn. jul6- 30'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
5000

81 A q miles to NJ c. R. R. Seven room
mouse, barn and shed, wood and fruit for
home use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

I BAY HORSE, WEIGHT 1850, GOOD
worker and extra good walker Price
reasonable. or exchange for young ste ok
Apply TO H. l.. Healey, Abbott Farm. Au-
guSta. junel3d6t*
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500

% acres five miles to village and NJ C. r.
Cottage, barn and shed, wood and fruit.
gPod early land. We have some good
STOCK farms. Many all equipped. Address
Isaac Wadleigh, Agent. ReadfieId Depot,
A-aine; E. L. Worcester, Gen. Mgr, Au-
gusta. Me. Tel. Con.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
Business Chances

FORTUNES IN OIL. WE HAVE
published a special booklet on the sue
cessful oil companies. Write for Book
Number Al. VIM. j: Howell & Co. 80
Broad St, y. Y. in16d1t
A FORTUNE AWAITS YOU BY ACT
ing Immediately. Manufacturer of i'm
portant building necessity with ready
world market. No competition offers the
greatest money-making opportunity in
the world. Write for descriptive liter
allure. Yerman, 40 West 10th, y. Y.
jnlSd1t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
For Sale-Real Estate
STATE FARM AGENCY

Greatest farm bargains ever offered
TOR home or investment, centrally
located on main road, convenient to M.
G. r. r. station and good markets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
For Sale-Horses, Cattle, Etc.

GRAY DURHAM HEIFER JUST
freshened. giving a good flow of milk. w.
F. Gowell, Hospital St, Augusta. Me.
Tel. 2S2-W. r. f. D. 2. jn16d1w@
PAIR BLACK HORSES, AND 8
years old. extra good workers. also extra
good brood mare. VIM. Williams, Hos
pital Road. P. o. address, r. F. d. 2, Au-
guSta, Maine. jnl6d1ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

75-ACRE FARM, CROPS PLANTED.
water in house and barn, fine orchard,
smooth fields. plenty wood, maple shade,
good buildings. Inquire Fred Ludwig.
Washington, Me. junel6d6t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Among the various economic products
Of the plant kingdom the pith of the
sunffow'er stalk is by far the lightest
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$50 ACRE FARM IN READFIELD,

acres good smooth fields. wood and lum-
Der. Good pasture, near neighbors and
school Price $500. For descriptions adj
dress W. j. Stilphen, r. F. D. No. H. Gar
diner june14d6t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

GOOD PLAIN COOK, ONE WHO is
willing 10 assist in part Of the housework
In a small family. Apply Mrs. S. S. Lam
caster. "a So. Chestnut St. Augusta.
june1dtf
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20 TEACHERS WANTED Fol

high, graded and country schools. Work
10 begin In September Best positions
highest salaries. Write immedia tely
Maine Teachers Agency, Bangor, Maine
may24d4mo
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ONE MILE FROM CITY OF Angus

ia, 80 acres with about 80 acres in fields,
balance in wood lot. cottage house
rooms large stock barn and hay barn.
Price and terms right for quick sale. H.
B. Sawyer Farm Agency. 3335 Water St,
Augusta Me. Tel. s01-W. Junelldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

WHY NOT ORDER AN A. w. GRAY
Sons thresher with bean attachment SO
to have 1t when you need 1t. as there
will be a great demand for threshers this
fall W. 5. Pillsbury. Waterville. Tel.
62e-W. fct .-s--.-rs =e-Jsss tmaJ-iosmo
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To Let-HOuses and Rooms
ATTRACTIVE MODERN DOW

- HNO TIVE WODG1fN IOVVT "
stairs fiat at 10 East Crescent street, near
car line % min walk from Water STU
Hard wood floors and all modern i'm
provements. c. F. Flynt. Union St, Au-
gusta. Tel. SoS-W. apr1Idtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

10 ROOM, DOUBLE TENEMENT
with basement, in a desirable location
Monthly rentals make it most profitable
Investment. Must be sold to close an
estate Price reasonable for cash. m
oi1ire of Charles A. Knight, Gardiner, Me.
4"-'O may2ldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16
TWO COOKS. MAN AND WIFE OR
IE GENERAL HOSPITAL
KITCHEN WOMAN ALSO CHAMBER

maid for the summer at Lake View
House Winthrop. Maine. Call in person
or write. Mrs. George Kinds. Winthrop.
Me. Phone 2.-ll. jn12d6t
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cRocHeTERs-LAReE NEW YORK
A CAPABLE. MIDDLE AGED Wo-

man as housekeeper in a family consist
ing of two men. Apply in person after
$50 r NJ or write to Charles f. Brann.
ia Second St. Hallowell, Me. jnl4d3tf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-05
MISSES DIAMOND RINGS,
ACCUSES YOUNG ACTRESS

Gems Disappear After Christmas Eve
Call, So Police Arrest Peggy Hamilton
At the Hotel Normsndie. where she
lived for the last nine months, she has
been known as "peegy Hamilton an
actress. when srraigned yesterday IN
the West Farms Court charged with
stealing three diamond rings from Mrs.
selma Smith. Of S7l East lS0th Street
she said that she was "Margarie
Peggie Clark" She was held in $1,000
bail for examination to-day.
According 20 Mrs. Smith, who
charged the girl with grand larceny.
simultaneous cases Of appendicitis
brought them together. The two women
met recently IN Fordham Hospital,
where they had both gone for opera
lions. and their discussion OF their
symptoms ripened their friendship.
On Christmas Eve, according 10 Mrs.
Smith, Miss Hami ton-Clark called at
her home and chatted with her for an
hour or So When she left, the other
woman Saws she missed her diamond
rings. which are valued at $500.
Mrs. Smith delayed bringing a charge
against the girl until Wednesday. IN
the hope that the rings might be
found in the house. She then Informed
police headquarters and Detective
O'Mara was assigned TO the case. lie
arrested the girl as she returned to
her hotel at o'clock yesterday morn
ing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-05
Lewis Twice Arrested
Here in Theft Cases

Bernard ". Lewis had been entered
on the records Of the New York Police
Department twice-in 1915 and in 1916.
Both charges were grand larceny.
On October -, 1915, he was arrested
at the Hotel Hargrave charged with
being a fugitive from justice. lie was
held for the Pittsburgh police, who
said that he was wanted on a grand
larceny indictment
The arrest grew out Of Lewis's con-
nection with the Wall Street house Of
Moore, Leonard & Lewis. The accounts
OF the firm became involved. and Lewis
wlthdsw. His arrest followed.
On July 3 last Lewis was arrested at
his apartments, at sos West nth
Street. OF a warrant charging him with
withholding a 81 900 Anglo-French bond
from Miss Lillian Schrode.
Miss Schrode at The time said that
she had intended to incorporate the
cigarette business which she owned,
and gave the bond to Lewis to cover
the incorporation expenses. Lewis, Miss
Schrode charged, did nothing on the
work and failed 20 return the bond.
II also became known last night that
Joseph Ritter. Of the theatrical produc-
ing firm Of Corey & Ritter. had won a
suit for $4,000 brought against Lewis
for misappropriation Of the funds OF
the Pitt Theatre, in Pittsburgh.
Some time ago Ritter, who is a friend
of the Lewis family, backed the Pitt
Theatre Company. which was headed
by Lewis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-05
TIMES SQUARE BOMB"
WAS ONLY a FLASHLIGHT
Photographer and Passerby Are Hurt
BY Abundance of Powder

The Broadway crowd. especially that
part OF IL which was patronizing the
Times Building barber shop at 7:iO
last night, enjoyed all the thrills Of q
bomb explosion, when two photogra-
piers attempted to take pictures o. the
crowds at the entrance Of the Rialto
Theatre.
Arthur David, Of 81 Hemlock Street,
Brooklyn. and Morris Schwartz. Of 1910
Faile Street. The Bronx, mounted their
camera against the Seventh Avenue
side of the Times Building and trained
DC on the theatre entrance across the
street. Then David loaded his flash
light gun and held il above his head.
When the powder. not sprlnkled
loosely enough. went of, IL sounded
like thunder clap. David was thrown
10 the street, and the plate glass win
dow Of the barber shop was thrown
into the store. The defamation, fol-
lowed by tine noise Of the falling glass
and the startled cries Of BARRIERS and
barbercd. attracted a great crowd
David was taken into the drug store
In the building, where it was found
that he was suffering from cuts and
burns Of the head and hands.
Joseph A. Meehan, of 423 West For
ty-ninth Street, was Knocked down by
The conclusion and sustained a sprained
knee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-05
w. K. VANDERBILT SUED
FOR $4,000 AFTER CRASH
Eleven Actions Brought by Victims of
Fifth Avenue Collision

William X. Vanderbilt and Cyril
Hatch are the defendants in eleven
suits brought I'm the Supreme Court
Yesterday by Philip Shilowitz. in his
own behalf and for several children
and By his wife for $500 damages
for injuries suffered on Christmas
Day. when the automobile of the de-
PENDANTS ran into car bearing the
Shilowitz family.
Mr.. Vanderbilt and Mr.. Hatch,
neither OF whom was in the automo-
Lille when the accident occurred, are
sued Jointly because, it was said, one
owned the car and the other employed
the chauffeur.
The accident occurred at Fifth Ave
nue. and Fifty-seventh Street, near the
Vanderbilt home, and, according TO
the plaintiffs. was due TO the careless
driving Of the defendants chauffeur.
The members OF the Shilowitz lam
ilv suffered injuries for which they
ask different amounts of damages.
Philip ShilowitZ, father and husband,
asks $4,000 for his own injuries and
81 similar amount for the loss Of his
v-ife's services through injuries she
suffered. Mrs. Anna ShiloWitz, his
wife. asks $4,000 on her own account.
Then Tor MS children, Ihelma
Charles. Alice and Rose. Mr.. Shilowit-
demand for Thclma $4,000, and for
me rest $1,000 each. And the foul
children. through their father as guar
dian, sue for $4,000 each on their OWL
account.