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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15

Business was transacted as 1olloWS
at the June term Of the Probate Court
which adjourned Wednesday until next
Tuesday:
Petitions for administration present
ed in the estates of--Harlan P. Norton,
late of Lexington; Daniel S. Hodges
late Of Palmyra; Charles L. Tobin, late
of Fairfield.
Wills allowed in the estates of-Jo-
seph Thompson, late Of Madison; j. H.
WEIGH. late of Madison; Abbott Law
renee late Of Scion; Iantha Webb, late
Of New Portland; Geo. Herbert Burns,
late of Skowhegan; Orinda r. Seavey,
late of Pittsfield.
Administration granted in the estates
of-Warren LOOMS, Skowhegan; Sabra
Tracy of St. Adams; Rena NJ. DuguaN.
late of North Arson; Isabel Maher, late
of Madison.
Petition for allowance presented in
tie estate of-Jacob L. Thompson, late
of New Portland.
Petition for change OF name-Case or
NJ. l.. Shinahargar to NJ. L. Lowell.
Accounts presented in the estates OF
]. f. c. Bagley, late of Madison: John
1uIllIIlilSS, ldte VI dig -'1di
Walker, late of Madison; Susan
Thompson, late of Madison: Emery F.
Estes late of Skowhegan: Clarence NJ
Allen, late of Skowhcgan: James G..
Palmer. late of Skowhegan; Ferdona
Clcutier late of Skowhegan.
Accounts allowed in the estates Of
Addie B. Leeman, late of Mercer; En-
ma E. Weymouth, late of Pittsfeld;
Alice L. Roynton, late of LeXington:
Daniel Collins, late of Starks; Samuel
Cha pman, late of Athens: Philena Ma
son. late of Skowhegan: Preston Her.
sey, late Of Skowhegan; Walter Traf-
ton, late Of Harmony.
Administra ton granted in the estate
of Ellen 6. Greenleaf late of Starks.
Mrs. Louise Sturtevant visited We'd
nesday and Thursday with her daugh
ter, Miss Janet Sturtevant. a teacher
in Lawrence High school. Fairfield
Skowhegan friends Of Rev. and Mrs.
Frederick c. Rogers, formerly with the
parish Of the Centenary Methodist
Church here will he interested to learn
that Mr.. Rogers Is supplying in Port
land at the present time, having taken
no permanent charge.
Rev. George Merriam will go to Ca
naan this Friday afternoon to officiate
at the funeral of Royal Holt. The serv-
ices will be held at o'clock.
Funeral services for the late Mrs
Flora A. Squire will be held from her
residence, 6s Middle street. this. Friday,
I afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Charles H.
Mckinney of the Island Avenue Con-
cregational Church will officiate and
the interment will he in the North
Cemetery Mrs. Squire was horn in
Skowhegan IS years ago last April. the
daughter of Eben and Lydia Nay. She
was twice married. her first husband
having heen Robert Wentworth of this
town. For time the couple lived on a
ranch in Kansas hut owing to Mr.
Wentworth's failing health they re-
turned to Skowhegan. He passed away
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15
PITTSTON

Miss Lillian Fossett Of Boston is the
guest Of her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Eu-
gene Fossett.
Mrs Annie Folsom and daughter
Dorothy Of Augusta were guests Sun
day Of Mrs. Folsoms mother, Mrs. Au-
gusta Marson and her sister Miss Dell
Marson, who arrived Friday night from
California.
Rufus Lord Of Reading. Mass, is
passing a few weeks at his summer
hime The Pines"
H. NJ. Fossett went Saturday to Lib
erty, where he was the guest Of friends.
Mrs. George Flitner and Miss Della,
who have spent the winter in Somer-
vile, Mass. arrived Friday to pass the
summer at their home here.
Mrs. Eugene Fossett who has been
caring for Mrs. Ward in Randolph. re-
turned home Saturday.
Miss McGinnis wha has been visiting
Mrs. John Whitmore returned to Au
gusta Friday.
Mrs. Mary Scott of Highland avenue
Gardiner. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Whitmore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15
lust AS BAD AS THE
POISON OF SNAKES.
BY DR.. N. B. COOK.

high colored, containing brick .dus,-
deposits and bile pigments. At such
times one should drink plenty Of
water between meals, . pint OF no,
water before breakfast, and occas.
ionally take q pleasant laxative.
Such one is made OF the Nav.
apple, leaves of aloe and roo, Of
ialap, first extracted and put in
ready to use form by DR.. Pierce
nearly fifty years ago, and sold bv
druggists as DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets.
Ever since the discovery OF uric acid
in the blood by Scheele, in l775, and
the bad effect it had upon the body,
scientists and physicians have striven
to rid the tissues and the blood OF
this poison. Because of it's over.
abundance in the system IL causes
hackache, pains here and there, rheu.
matism, govt, gravel, neuralgia, and
sciatica. 1t was DIR. Pierce who dis.
covered a new agent, called Anuric.
which will throw out and completely
eradicate this uric acid from the
system. Anuric has proved 10 be
many times more potent than l,thia,
and consequently you need no longer
fear muscular or articular rheuma.
tism or govt, or many other dis.
eases which are dependent on an
accumulation of uric acid within
the body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15
Patriotism and Flat Feet
fFrom the Kansas CITY Star,

From the Kansas City Starr
Reasonable care must be taken, of
course, in the selecting of men for the
Army, in order that the soldiers shall
be fit for the hardships Of war: but
there are instances Of rather ludicrous
applications of general rules to partic-
ular cases in rejecting applicants. In
St. Louis. for example. a strapping
youth from Illinois. was rejected be-
cause he had fiat feet, the unaltera BILE
presumption in the Army regulations
being that the man who has fiat feet
will fail in the march. Yet this same
youth had walked sixty five miles to
offer his services to Uncle Sam
This recalls similar incident at re-
cruiting station in Kansas City. Kans.,
whert applicants were under considera-
ticn for the Spanish American war. A
husky young man presented himself for
service. but was rejected after a rather
superficial examination. much to his
surprise.
Whats the matter with me?" he
asked.
you have nat feet" said the recruit
Ing officer.
Whats that got to do with it?'
You can't walk
THE hell I can't. can walk down
any man you got"
Whats your business?'
Track walker for the Sante Fee"
Nevertheless the track walker was
rejected because the presumption was
that he couldn't walk. All of which
suggests that when a man has dem
onstrated that he has risen superior to
handicap he should be rendered i'm
mune to the rules concerning the han
dicap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15
RIPLEY

Morris Sawyer enlisted at Dover and
will go to Auburn.
The Ladies' Aid met Wednesday with
Mrs. Nell Randall and tackled puff Re-
freshments were served.
Mrs. William Stewart is improving so
she was able to ride out.
Mrs. Martha Pease is at home from
Portland.
Mrs. Clarence Hemenway will run a ho-
tel here during the summer months
Mrs Maud Hanson of Harmony Is in
town with relatives.
Doris Ross is i'll with the measles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15
NORTH FAIRFIELD

II. r. Kitchen who has a position in a
muntion factory is visiting his mother,
Mrs. Thomas Eager
Mr.. and Mrs Ermond McKechnie of
Mercer were recent callers in this place.
last Friday to, attend the funeral of her
aunt.
The Tuesday club will meet with Mrs.
A. D. johnson the 18th
Mrs. J. E. HoXe has returned from
Watervile where she has been receiving
treatment for her eye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15
COMMENCEMENT
EXERCISES AT
KENT'S HILL SEM

Kent's Hill. Me, June l3-(SpeciaD.-
! commencement exercises, at the Maine
! wesleyan Seminary were carefully
planned to set forth modern ideals in va
! rious departments of life. Jack Merrill of
Readfield gave as his salutatory, Mod
ern Ideals of Business" Marion john
/ son Of Minturn presented THE Dawn of
! a New Era" and Inez Turner Of Read
field spoke on Evidences of Modern
1 Philanthropy" Rev. Earl w. Bigelow,
the class orator, gave scholarly treat
ment of the Rural Problem from the
standpoint of economics. society and the
church. Robert d. Newton, son of Prn-
cipal Newton, and president of the grad
uating class. spoke of Woodrow Wilson.
The Great Democrat and Leonard
Butler CT Brookline. Mass, gave a bio
graphical and historical sketch of Lloyd
George. THE Great Liberal" Everett
Carey Whittemore of Fayette pointed
out THE Progress of Woman Suffrage"
and Dana l.. Shackford of South Poland
THE Trend Toward Prohibition" Geor-
gia NJ. Dunton of Whitefeld. the Naledc-
torian used as her subject. "Modern
Ideals in Education theme in which
she is we'll versed as a graduate of the
normal training department of the school.
Various musical numbers added greatly
to the balance of the program. Introduce
tory to the program proper came a re-
markedly well-piayed piano overture for
eight hands, performed in perfect rhythm
by Hazel V. Merrifeld of Kent's Hill,
Ruby Hartman of Livernore, Esther c.
Williams Of New Vineyard and Elsie
Fowle of Portland. A violin duo by
Messrs. Pinkham and Landry, offered a
different type of music. A remarkable
piano number frome Polichinele was
played by Mrs. Hartman. The Boys Glee
Club made splendid hit with their comic
numbers and their stirring patriotic
pieces, mingled as they were with the pa
thetic and romantic. Mrs. Morses or
chestra played during the intermissions
and rendered good service.
At the close of the program proper the
diplomas were awarded by Principal
Newton Prizes were announced as fol-
lows; To the young man who excelled in
oratory, the Dana prizes, first to Dana L.
Shackford second, Kenneth feathers.
To the young ladies who excelled in ora
tory. the r. B. Dunn prizes, first, Caro-
line Houston of Portland; second, Naomi
Hewitt Of Brighton. Mass. To the young
man who, in the estimation of his fell
lows. exerted the best influence among
the boys, a prize is annually awarded.
This year 1t became the property Of HAL
amir Hanson Of Berlin Mills, theological
student at the seminary, who is president
Of the local boy scouts organized by him
self, president of the Seminary Y. M. c.
A. and also president Of the school Ep-
worth League. Last winter he was elect
ed unanimously as the president Of the
Student Conference Of the Y. NJ. c. A
at Bath.
The alumni reunion. classes 50 to SO,
in charge Of Miss Frances Davis, was
much enjoyed. Among those present
were A. Eugene Nickerson of Portland.
H. C. ~Eldridge Of Brooklyn. y. Y, Miss
Myrtle Robinson Of Mt. Vernon, Miss
Lizzie A Call Of Gardiner. Mr.. and Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15

Harry Cochrane OF Monmouth. Miss Lii
liam Eaton of Chesterville. Mrs. Mary
Sturdivant whittemore, Mrs. Augusta
Undertake Irish Of Turner Center. Mrs.
Edith Smith Fogg Of Readfeld. Mrs
Helen Frost Hartman. Jessie E. Durfee
of South Jefferson. Mrs. w. F. Morse OF
Kent's Hill. Carter B. keene. Mr.. and
Mrs. Don A. Gates Of Dixfeld. Rev.
Ralph Lowe Of Rumford, Mrs. Alice Fos-
ter Sisson. Portland. Mrs. Kate Rollins,
Stetson. Mrs. Jennie Blinn Horn. Dres-
den, Mrs. May whittemore, Fayette, Mr..
and Mrs E. T. Wilder, Lowell
The seniors, alumni and their friends
in the evening attended an informal re-
ception at Blethen Hall. the home 81
Pres and Mrs. ]. O. Newton.
The four literary societies eac| held re.
ceptions during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15
Melvin Nelson

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Van W.
Nelson on Mechanic street was the
scene of an interesting wedding Thurs
day at mid day when their only dauSh-
ter, Miss Ruth, became the bride OF
Bertram Melvin of Waterville. Rev.
George Merriam of the Bethany Bap-
fist church otficiated and the interior
of the dwelling was charmingly deco
rated for the occasion. The assistants
in the ceremony were the Misses Ella
and Eella Nelson and Charline F. Cole
and the witnesses were relatives and
friends. Among those present from
out Of town were Mrs. Eva Sayward
of Lancaster. n. H., Mrs. Bertha Choat
MRS. Allison Spear Mr.. and Mrs Clyde
Chase, and Mrs. Annie Day of Water
vile. After the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served and later the
happy couple departed on a honey
moon trip to Lakeside and into New
Hampshire state. Mr.. Melvin, who has
been member of the choir al Bethany
church, has lately been employed as a
bookkeeper in the Office Of Dr. S. NJ
Cover here. Mr.. Melvin is a valued
employee of the Hollingsworth & Whit
ney Co. at Waterville The friends of
the couple are wishing them much
happiness in their new relations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15

We can manufacture poisons within
our own bodies which are as deadly
as snakes venom. A blockade in the
intestines Gas seen in the cut above)
piles q heavy burden upon the liver.
If the Is feet of intestines are choked or
clogged up, the blood becomes poisoned
and we suffer from what is called auto
intoxication or from ptomain poison
ing. Something is wrong-we suffer
from headache, yellow-coated tongue,
bad taste in mouth, nausea, or gas,
acid dyspepsia, languor, debility, skin
or eyes yellow, the water is scant and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15
CAMBRIDGE

Mr.. and Mrs. Clair Sawyer were re-
Gently in Guilford ard Abbot.
Jennie Crawford of Dexter is at Henry
Morrills for the summer.
Oscar Barton is i'll with the measles
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph kenney are in
Charleston on a visit with relatives
S. NJ. Wilder is very ill.,
Frank Palmer Of Skowhegan was a
guest at Mrs. G. L. Wilder's Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15

in the practice Of the osteopathic pro-
fession.
The Seniors this year have decided
to go to Lake George in Canaan Tor
the customary picnic.
James Murphy and Nathan Lambert
of Scion were before Trial Justice
Thomas G. Lord charged with having
caught fish out of Witham brook
which is closed stream as far as nsn-
ing is concerned. The men were ap-
pretended by Game Warden King. one
had 90 fish and the other is when found
it was claimed. They pleaded guilty
and paid their fines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15
Brother Missing 10 Years

Mrs. Georgia Pollock Of "a Bracket
street. westbrook, has written letter to
Governor Milliken asking him to assist
her in finding her missing brother. steph-
en- Carpenter. The letter says In part:
II wish to ask your aid in finding my
missing brother. We last saw him about
10 years ago in what is called East Po-
land, Maine. He went away with the In
tentions OF going into the New Hamp-
shire woods. We didn't hear anything
from him until last Sunday, and then on
~ that he was married and was in either
California or Florida. The party that
told US didn't remember just what place.
He is light complexioned. is feet. IL in
ches in height and weighs 1eo pounds IT
there is anything that you may suggest l
will be more than grateful to you.
hope TO hear something from him soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15
TRANSPORTATION Corps Exams.

John z. Bunker Of Bar Harbor. secretary
OF the Maine committee on public safety,
who IL recruiting q transportation corps
Of the quartermaster section Of the en-
listed reserve corps Of the army. received
word Thursday that officers from the
Northeastern department at Boston
would arrive here next Monday to con-
duct both the technical and physical ex-
aminations. The examinations will take
place In the Blaine mansion. the head
quarters Of the Maine committee on pub
lilo safety, and will continue through
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15

portation Of hay, lumber. stone or wood
are exempted from the provisions Of
the law. Almost all the Eastern states
now require wheeled vehicles to carry
lights and New Hampshire two years
ago passed such law, without any
exemptions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15
FREEDOM

The Memorial service to be held by
Dirigo Grange in Grange hall at 2
o'clock Sunday afternoon. June II, is to
be public. All are invited to attend.
Address by Harry Morgan Woods
Special music will be furnished
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15
Iiohts on Vehicles

II Is known, OF course, that the Maine
Legislature at its last session passed
a law which will go into effect in July
next providing that every vehicle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15
n wheels. whether i'm motion or sta

on wheels, whether in motion or sta
tionary in the road must have attached
to it at least one light, SO displayed as
to be easily seen from both front and
rear, between one hour after sunset
and one hour before sunrise. Violation
O.; this law will render a person liable
to arrest and fine. Vehicles for trans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15
SKOWHECAN NEWS

Business June Term of Probate
Services Flora A. Squire for Friday -Fully 200
Children Take Part in Grange Program NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
to Go Lake George for Annual Picnc-Two Appear
Charge of Catching Fish from Closed Stream
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15

Edward King and family, who have
been living on Maple street. have
moved to the house just vacated by
Thomas Emery on Madison avenue,
Mr.. and Mrs Emery having moved to
the dwelling at the corner of Madison
avenue and Pleasant street just va
Gated by Dana Lawrence and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-15
Liberty Loan Bonds

Liberty Loan bond subscriptions go
ing through the three Skowhegan
banks closed Thursday at 1 O'Clock
1t is thought that these subscriptions
through these three banks amount to
about S225 900.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-10
Pot and Kettle.

There is a proverb much heard now
adays that we never could see the sense
of, THE pot can't call the kettle black. ;"
Why not, we should like to know? The
kettle is black. It ought to be called
black. Who has better right to speak
with confidence about the faults of the
kettle than the pot, which has for years
hung on the same crane and inhaled
the same smoke? If there is anything
that would make the pot seem less
sooty in our eyes it is giving us clear
reflection Of the image Of the kettle.
Shall no one point out blackness any
where unless he knows himself to be
speckless? Would the pot rise in our
estimation if it followed the custom
Of its critics and said, ssThe kettle is
white, as white as I ?"-Independ-
ent.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-10
JONES SUCCEEDS HURLEY
chicagoan Named on Board to Keep
Supplies from Germany.

WASHINGTON, d. C.-ThcTaas D.
Jones, Chicago business man and cap
italist, whose nomination to the fed
eral reserve board was rejected by the
senate after memorable fight, was
apo nted member of the experts adj
min.strative board, succeeding Ed
ward n Hurley, who became chair
man of the shipping board.
The appointment Of Mr.. Jones to
the present position requires 10 ap-
prevail by the senate, which rejected
his nomination to the federal reserve
board in 1913 on the ground Of a close
connection with "big business"
Root Returns With Faith in Russians.
A PACIFIC FORT 81 have
abiding faith that Russia, through
trial and tribulation, will work out,
create and perpesuate a great free.
self-governing democracy" Elinu Root
asserted in an impassioned speech at
a luncheon in honor of the return of
the American mission from Russia.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-10
Walk For Health.

A state board of health advises:
"Take time to walk-or make time to
walk. The pernicious habit Of hopping
On trolley car to go block or two
robs many of the necessary health pre-
serving exercise they should have.
Walk for healthr'
The recommendation is sound, but
why should those who ride in automo-
biles be left out? The inveterate users
of inotorcars need to be told to walk
more quite as much as the rest Of US
Nowhere Is the riding habit easier to
acquire than where an automobile is at
beck and call. Even the workers who
deem the trolley car necessity would
often be advantaged by keeping their
nickels in their own pockets and there
by inviting more physical and mental
Tisor. We are all sinners when 1t comes
to the failure to keep in touch with the
open. Springfield Republican.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-10
i. GENERAL SURVEY OF
THE WAR.

Wednesday, Aug. Both British
and French. gained further ground in
the fighting in the Ypres sector, but
the Germans by heavy counter attacks
succeeded in recapturing the village
of st. Julien and part Of the village of
Westhoek The number of Germans
made prisoner exceeds 5000.
Thursday, Aug. 2.-The British
checked heavy counter attacks deliv-
cred by the Germans on the Flanders
front and recaptured positions the en-
envy regained Wednesday. The kaiser
called a council of the leading mill
tary and naval authorities, probably to
discuss the allies drive in Flanders.
The French hurled the Germans back
in the Rheims sector. Berlin says the
German battle line in Flanders has
been advanced.
Petrograd admits the Russian re-
tirement in several sectors. Korniloff
is now Russian generalissimo, replac-
ing Brousiloff, resigned Austro-Ger-
man troops are now before KimpO-
lung, according to Berlin.
Friday, Aug. 3.-Czernowitz, the
capital of Bukowina, has been captur-
ed by the Teuton forces. Kimpolung
in southern Bukowina has been evac-
uated by the Russians, Petrograd adj
mits
Northeast of Ypres, in Flanders,
Field Marshal Haig's troops again es-
tablished themselves in the town of
st. Julien, from which they were driven
in the early part of the week. East Of
Monchy lie Preux the Germans have
been driven from nearly all the ground
they captured Thursday night. On
Tuesday the Anglo-French troops cap
tured 6,122 prisoners.
Saturday, Aug. 4.-Gains made by
the British on the Flanders front,
when the village of ST. Julien was re
entered, were followed by an advance
by the French on their front. The
French forces Grove in beyond the
Kortekeer Cabaret, moving their lines
forward, while their patrols pushed
back German outposts and explored
considerable areas in advance of the
French positions.
Berlin sums UP the campaign of the
last fourteen days in the east as hay-
ing cleared all Galicia of the Russians,
with the exception of small strip Of
territory extending southeast from
Brody.
Sunday, Aug. 5.-The French have
made further progress in the Blk
schoote region. The Canadians Sun
day night made an advance over l.
000-yard front toward Lens and pene-
trated the German lines to a distance
of 200 yards. The Canadians consoi-
dated the positions captured.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-10
John Smith and Pocahontas.

About a mile below Richmond, in
what is now the brickyard region,
there used to stand the residence Of
the Mayo family, a place known as
Powhatan. This place has long been
pointed out as the scene of the saving
Of Smith by the Indian girl, but late
research has proved that, though
Smith did come up the James to the
present site of Richmond, his capture
by the Indians did not occur here, but
in the vicinity Of Jamestown. The
Indians took him first to one of their
villages on York river, near the pres
ent site of West Point, Va, and thence
to place on the same stream in the
county Of Gloucester, where the pow
hatan, or tribal chief, resided Here,
on the west side of the river, some nine
miles from Williamsburg, the scene Of
Smiths rescue by Pocahontas has been
located.-Julian Street In Golfers.