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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18
FORMER AUGUSTIAN
AT CAMP DEVENS

The following from the Pittsield
Advertiser VIII be of interets to many
local tolksA
Camp Devens Mass, Sept. 10, 1917.
The Pltistield Advertiser,
Pittsiield. Maine.
My Dear Friends:
In order that | may receive more
greetings from some of Won I'm writ.
ing d few lines about my new location
along with my address. | am now
quartered at Camp Devens, a mile 0,
SO from Aver, Mass, where the New
England portion of the National Army
is stationed for the winter
We have immense grounds here
measuring IL miles one way and
miles another with more than 1000
buildings just erected for us. II IS
stlll in the rough, but after the trees
and stumps are cleared away and the
streets macadamized Well have a
beautiful cantonment
we are comfortably located in bar
racks with shower baths accomnanv-
ing each building. AS yet we have no
neat and the showers are ice cold, but
1t is only a matter of a few days when
We'll have steam heat and hot show
ers.
Only per cent of the new mon
have arrived, but even that 1000 is
quite conspicuous here and there in
their straw hats, o. D. shirts and a
pair of army shoes learning the RICH,
hand salute, the facings, squad move
ments and the like
The Maine boys were first to arrive
and 10 ovJ,
are equipped with uniforms. They
happen to be very near me which y,
fortunate for we might easily he miles
apart and 1t seems homelike to see
them even though they are mostly
strangers.
AS for myself. I am in the Quarter
master Corps and we are scheduled for
a six months study in our department.
Our present orders are to remain hero
until Nov. - when we leave for a
Quartermaster School eight miles
from Jacksonville, Florida. on the ST
John river
There is to be a three months camp
there for the 5000 men Of the whole
country who have Just been commits
stoned in this branch of the service.
We expect to go sooner than Nov. 81.
but those are our present orders.
At any rate my new address is
Arthur S. Merrill.
I'd Lieut.. Q. NJ. c. n. A,
Camp Devens. Mass.
and shall be glad to hear from any
Of you
Yours truly
LIEUT.. A. S. MERRILL.
P. S. ANY men who are coming as
members Of the new army will find me
In Barracks 337. and I'll he more than
glad to help anyone in any way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18
Diocese Of Portland.

Rev. Maurice B. Boland. assistant
rector of St. Mary's church, and Rev.
Paul Buhrer, assistant rector of St.
Augustines. went Monday to Range
ley, in company with Rev. P. H. Rear
don of Gardiner and Rev. E. B. Henry
of Winthrop, to attend the annual re-
treat Of the priests of the diocese of
Portland, which will be held at the
Kineo House, commencing Monday
evening and ending Friday. Rev. Ca
sey Of the Society of Jesus, New York,
will conduct the retreat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

"Amercan-That's Ar featuring
Jack Devereaux and Winifred Allen, is
comedy Drumming with Americanism of
business life. The old pickle king hav-
ing accumulated sufficient money is
DESTROYS that his son shall marry into
English nobility. To this end his pickle
majesty hires a genealogist to plant
him a family tree and dig up a crest.
He has his wife Ma" Boggs, tutored
in French and employs an artist to
paint the family group, also a series
o. portraits of imaginary ancestors.
The old financier has little trouble in
getting what he wants until he tries
to force his son into marriage. The
son is in love with an American girl
end will have nothing to do with Lady
We're de We're, so father has him eject
ed from the house and likewise from
the payroll Monte marries the girl,
however, and she conceives a method
of cornering the vinegar market, thus
bringing father to terms. 1t is COM
edy Of youth, love and business and the
way the pickle king is brought to terms
provides the most humorous situations
Of the comedy
THE Girl and the Ring is Wnlrl
of laughter caused by the keen rivalry
of a waiter and a rize-fghter for the
land Of the girl, who proves to be an
outrageous f1irt. The fun comes to a
climax in a prize fight scene, all par
ties taking hand.
Universal drama THE Scrapper"
from its title promises TO have plenty
OF pep" and will not disappoint those
who expect to see things moving.
The most widely circulated News is
again brought to your notice with all
the current events Of the world con-
densed for your convenience in the
Pathe News.
It is the wish Of the Colonial to
present the very best pictures that
can be obtained for the money and we
are trying to improve it all the while,
and would appreciate any suggestions
for it's betterment.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18
Horace Curtis.

Word reached Bath today of the dea tn
at Augusta of Horace Curtis. formerly a
well known Bath blacksmith. He is sur
vived by his wife, who is at present in
Boston. but has been notified of her hus-
bands death. Mr. Curtis died at the In
sane Hospital. He formerly lived on
York street Lewis Totrnan is a brother
in-law Of Mr. Curtis. The body will be
brought to Bath and the funeral held
here at a time to be determined later
Bath Daily Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18
School OPENS.

City schools opened Monday morn
ing with large attendance. Early in
the day the various schools showed en-
rollment as follows: Nash, 100; Lin
coin. 262; Smith, POI: Webster, 104:
harrington, 236; Williams, 2o9; Junior
High, 81: Cony High, $40; total, 1853.
This enrolment will be increased by
considerable within the next few days
on account of the enrolment OF pupils
who have been delayed for various
reasons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Mrs. James Mclaughlin and three chill
dren OF Augusta who have been visiting
in Whitneyville and Machias. have re-
turned home. Mrs. McLaughlln's sister
in-aw. Mrs. Mary Mcclure. who came
with them, has remained for a longer
letter Of Bangor News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

New Year. The year inaugurated is 561S
according to the Jewish calendar, which
IS complicated by various rules providing
for the harmonious arrangement Of festi-
walls, etc, so that no simple perpetual
calendar can be construed. The year 567S
is known as a perfect year, the first
since 1911, by the English calendar, and is
355 days in length.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18
Hynes.HoWard.

Miss Brida Hynes of AZ Western av-
enue, Augusta, and Everett M. How
ard of Waterville were married Sept.
10 at Westfield, Mass. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Father
Carey. Mrs. Howard will remain in
Westfield until after her husbands de-
parture for France, which is expected
at any time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Pressure Isle Mas taken to the East,
ern Maine General Hospital at Bangor
from Mnchias Saturday nisht suffer
ing from injuries received in au auto
mobile accident near the Machtas rail-
road station about o'clock Saturday
morning. While details are lacking
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18
GoodaIe Leaves Hospital.

Earle Goodale who was injured Au-
gust 90 in a collision and lost his foot
and who has since been receiving
treatment at the Augusta General hos
pital was able Monday to leave that
institution for his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18
Visit at WaterviIIe.

The members of the Waterville
Country Club entertained a golf team
Of IA men from the Augusta Country
Club. Saturday. The teams were
equally matched, the scores being to
Z. A return match is to be given by
the Augusta Country Club in about
two weeks.-Waterville Sentinel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Miss Gladys Garland, who has been
making n short visit at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank f. Mace after
passing her summer vacation at Great
Pond, left Monday morning for Boston,
to take up her studies at Simmons
College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

The barge Hauto of the Lehigh VAL
ley Coal Co. was towed down the Ken
nehec by the tug Seguin. Saturday.
This is the barge which has been dis
charging coal at the Stone Cooper
wharf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Three traverse jurors were drawn,
Monday at City Clerk Martins office
&c serve at the Supreme Judicial court
which opened Tuesday. October 2. The
men drawn were William Dickson from
Ward /. Herbert L. Merrill from Ward
6 and Charles H. White from Ward 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

The Hart, Schaffner & Marx style
Book just recently mailed out to Au-
gusta people: tells of clothes that are
all wool. styles that are right and
gives proper information of what to
wear Beane & Cross invite you TO
inspect their stock of fall and winter
values-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Herman Anthony Cashier a shoe
maker Of this city and Mss Ruth
Hutchins Pearson Of Winthrop, en-
ployed as a bookkeeper. were united in
marriage Sunday, Sept. IS. Clergyman
\. r. Pearson performing the ceremony
at Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL
Entered at the Augusta Post once ~
second class mail matter.
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held response
bic for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to Kennebec Journal Company,
Publishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Clark returned
by auto Sunday evening from a week
end trip to Bangor. On their trip 10
Bangor they were accompanied by
Daniel Cony. who was returning from
a visit with Augusta relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

IL is said that the car In which NJ"
Mishou was riding with four othd
people left the road in attempting y
pass car from Bangor and NiN
Mishou was thrown out striking hfay.
lily. Her condition sunday was said
be favorable,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Erald Sawyer and son left
today for Gardiner. where Mr.. Sawyer
will begin school Monday as principal of
the Highland Avenue grammar school,
with five assistants. He has been one or
the most successful teachers OF Boothbay
and last year he took a course at Castne
Normal school. - Boothbay Register,
Sept a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Miss Annie Durham. bookkeeper at
the c. E. Downing real estate agency
left Monday for Foxcroft where she
Will pass a few days with relatives.
Miss Durham has just received treat
ment for throat trouble at the Au-
gusta General Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18
Equal SUFFRAGE,

All members Of the Augusta Equal
Suffrage League are urged to attend
the meetings of the State Convention
today. The meetings will be held at
the Green Street Methodist church at
10 o'clock and 2.30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

The Queen Quality styles for the au-
tumn season await inspection at
Turner Prices, and provide a Sc
lection for every womans require
ment.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Mrs. Charles Shaw has been passing
the summer at Milo and has returned
TO this city to resume her duties at
tho Gannett Publishing house, her va
cation having been during her stay at
Milo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Miss Bernice Glidden of Kittery ar
rived Monday afternoon for visit
with her grandparents, Capt. and Mrs.
c. H. Durham of Perham street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Mrs Elmer Frain and children of
Augusta are visiting relatives in
Brewer, South Brewer and East Or
rington. Mrs. Frain was formerly
Miss Sadie Smith of South Brewer
Commercial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Ernest Couture returned Monday to
Camp Bartlett. Westfield, after passing
short furlough at his home in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Mrs. D. L. Chandler of Burnham,
who has been the guest Of Mr. and
Mrs. H. E. Goodrich. returned Monday
afternoon to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

1t pays to save: The new uphols-
terry fabrics are ready at VIM. j. De-
vines shop, 81 Green street.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Mrs. Charles H. Austin and Mrs. H
l.. Parker of Belgrade Lakes were call
ing Monday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Mrs. Annie Farnham left Monday for
Lowell, where she will be the guest Of
friends for two weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Donald Leigh went Monday to
Hanover, n. H., to resume his studies
at Dartmouth College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Mrs. L. A. Berry left Monday morn
ing for Lynn, Mass, for a visit with
her son, Harry L. Berry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

DR.. Forrest c. Tyson passed Monday
in Portland on matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Wallace S. Ladd left Monday after
noon on a business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Sabine Wood of Bangor was a Wis
itor Monday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Mrs. Sarah E. Ellis and son Lindsey
left Monday morning for visit in
East Kingston, y. H, and Concord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18
COOPER'S MILLS
LOCAL. NOTICE

Dance at the Grange hall, Cooper's
Mills, second night of the Winosor
fair. : Music by Morangs orchestra;
three pieces. Sept15d5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Send orders for Festival tickets tc
Mrs. Bertha Holmes Williams. 81
Water ST., Augusta. sept13dt1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Arthur Parrot left Monday morn
ing for Exeter, \. H, to take up his
studies at Phillips Exeter Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Farnham OF Bel
grade Lakes were callers Monday in
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

First quality peanuts only go into
Folsoms peanut butter-a home made
pl oduct.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Miss Mildred Weymouth of this city
passed the weekend with friends and
relatives in SkoWhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

afternoon from Old Orchard where she
has been passing the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Rev. Francis A. Walch will preach
Sunday, Sept. 20 at Manchester Forks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Harry Miller has returned to this
city after passing a two weeks vaca-
ton at Ocean Park and Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Miss Annie Durham went Monday
to Dover to pass vacation at her
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18
LOCAL NOTICE

Remember to order Weber & Hew-
ett's Bran Bread. sept1Sd5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Monday was Rosh Hashana, the holi-
day marking the beginning Of the Jewish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL

Jack Devereaux in "American-That's
ALL" Universal Drama "The Scrap
per-" Pathe News, Triangle Comedy,
"Grl and the Ring"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18
Tuesday, September 10, 1917.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

E. A. Brann went Monday to Bos-
ton for a short vacation visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-18

Injured in Auto Smash
Miss Lucy Mishou. 20 years .old, of
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-02
5 SiDE[lGHTSUNWARn(VES.

hdnST @ va. as s sag s.y % The : ] ,S the
casually the leading articles. The las,
ew OF the political and military situation despatched from b" to the Col
As grounds for German confidence the inspired speaks merely Of the
navy and grounds for German patience he cites the preparations Of the
out He also says that enemy peoples and
neu can measure on the war maps the occupied by Germany and
am.nons Of the war aims the western and test the prospects Of their
without being reminded that Germany had pinned faith Unrestricted
These observations only strengthened by very
hus the Hamburger Fremdenblau wrote week
decevns their foolish peoples about the importance the submarine
number OF ships sunk May will smaller
rests with our enemies ho" long this continue said Herr Capel
Similarly m under the heading Assd Submarine Losses the FnkItsr
submarines expected
% f H. 'n" T GIfams ] nGs mEiu1e Ieas observed h'
and that the only authority which give trustworthy information has
Meanwhile under the heading The Summer Offensive Sea-" Captain
The plan the central powers collapsed the other
IRON month to month OF the submarine danger the combating
@ efSd bring s isi al WIN III % a % SI' ds son o" the British
W" the men win the '2d sGd stripes on their sleeves now prove them
necessary Win abandoning the strategy
offensive sea rest upon sf Beyond doubt the recognition has lately gained
5G"G among &C. our enemies @ na the , work & Of the flee, IS not capable Of
heard expressing the hope that the submarines attacking
against could achieved N the b fleets But
the generally expect from the combating the submarine danger by
detoers and other OF faster new
ships tor the merchant ships which have been sunk and urged and
more strongly mat the ect should turn against the submarine bases order
to sI'? the trouble at the root
coded by battle with high they willing to expose themselves
Mo s & % lstsn,. s an ss use which % .s1ss Of the English Admir-"
Manchester Guardian about year ago. The HeSnd which
effective than the They would be aided by de-
with the obeo Of ror % @ T war an a, s an M ipsT ,nLs y the entente fleets
W be undertaken? Who would like question today Those
be remarked that all former plans attack
Anglo-Rusan offensive in the Baltic"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-02
"Saue the Waste and Win the War"
INCREASING THE WHEAT YIELD.

WHILE Oklahoma is marketing the 1917 "heat crop
w which is to add nearly jOO00OOO bahes to the
worlds supply the grain enthusiast reflects the out
Out and wonders why do put forth extra efforts
10 put the 1918 yield at figures which would represent
double the crop of the present Year.
Kansas was disappointed at the shrinkage OF this
years wheat crop which less than one hall the nor
NAL production. So Kansas promptly resolves to sow
100000 to wheat this fall in attempt to raise
2ooOOO0OO bushels Of that cereal next year
Oklahoma sowed about 100000 OF wheat last
fall of the acreage lost, and less than 100000
under the wheels Of the harvesting machinery
Perhap, Oklahoma will initiate the Kansas method and
increase the acreage this autumn
Farmers know how to farm better than city folk and
city folk not likely TO suggest to farmers that they
increase their wheat acreage Probably there is need
for suggestions from urban sections The farmers know
what, good for their purses and they inclined to tho
belief that the old price of less than dollar buhe for
wheat Is gone for all time.
One farmer in Blaine county owns about 1900 acres
OF land 800 of the yield wheat this week at the
rate OF Is bushels the When this takes
inventory OF his 1900 bushels Of wheat price above
s. bushel does any think he will need pleading
from city people to increase his wheat acreage Sep
ieinb-r or October
There arc about 10000 farms in Oklahom, While
VIC don't know how many Of those farms contain good
wheat land Il each should add 10 acres of wheat for
the 1918 harvest Oklahoma would then increase its wheat
acreage 100000 II the yield should be as low as 10
bushels to the acre this would have 100000 bush
els OF extra wheat
The price OF wheat will tend to bring this increased
acreage and Oklahoma vii, respond to the call for more
fooi by hungry world
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-02
RIppuN6RH RHYMFS
NlM Mason
N(ocyy91t 1917
APPEAL TO PRODUCERS.

~, HENS, get busy laying eggs
~ keep things in steady motion
we want to ship a million key.
to allies DER the ocean. In times OF
peace one egg day we all considered
plenty, but in these times OF stress and
tray YOU ought to turn out twenty. The
hen that will not do her best, can't hav,
me as hacker; no loyalty is in her
breast, she is a tinhorn slacker So
Brahma, Leghom, Plymouth Rock, Mi.
norca, Scrub and Dorkng. lays eggs
lay eggs, all round the clock, and make
a record corking You should he. il
the countrys plight, its s,aunchcst
friends and boosters Lay eggs. la,
eggs by day and night Quit flirting
with the roosters Oh, cows "Th,
grass IS fine as silk" hear you elibl,
mutter, and YOU should turn out tubs
of milk and fifty kinds OF butter. lr
times OF peace we didn't care II yor
went dry or balky, but now that shrap.
mel fills the air, such conduct is toe
rocky We've kept our stomachs, bo
vine band, with most expensive grnt
full, and now that milk is in demand
YOU ought TO give tubtul Speed up
speed up II you would save the lane
from ruin utter Don't like a buncl
OF steers behave. but turn out milk anc
butter