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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
1T PAYS TO READ
Advertisements

Prices" always an item of i'm
portsnCe in connection with adver-
tised goods. have in these times
greater interest than usual. For
they change over highland every
change ic Of purse-interest to
readers of ads.
Not many homes fail" If the
financial management is success
full. Not many homes are well
managed. as to the buying prob
lens, unless the housewife is a
student-and an INTERESTED
ONE Of the store ads.
The position of buyer" for the
home comes to the wife "by inheri-
lance" It is hers through pre-
cedent and through necessity She
will fail in the work IF 1T DOES
NOT INTEREST HER. She will
make u success of itr-and Of her
home management-if her INTER
EST in the task never lapses. OF
course she studies the ads.
So much of the income of each
home is spent In the stores that
they play big part Ii hcme-mak-
ing. Some stores serve so we'll
that all stores must try to keep
pace. Some stores advertise so
informingly and helpfully that all
stores aim to reach the same mark.
Thn n GUyf ctr hn Ia
would find nothing but amusement
in a palpably exaggerated state
ment--it would not influence her to
buy-and IL an advertiser should
fall into the HABIT OF exagger-
alton she would lose all interest in
that store.
To Know the stores" PAYS. To
study the ads is essential IL a
woman would properly appraise
the service offered to her by the
competing stores.
Even u small shopping errand
may justify a little preliminary
study of the ads. To secure the
right thing instead Of the wrong
one-even in small matters-is
worth while.
The most attractive VALUES
offered in the stores today are AD-
VERTISED in this newspaper.
That is why these ads are IMPOR-
TANT TO YOU.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
Liquor Seizures

Deputy Sheriff Preo has posted a IL
bel for a Webb law seizure which he
made at the American Express Co Of
flee at the Maine Central station as
containing 6 quarts of whiskey, con-
signed to parties in Lewiston. Deputy
Sheriff Disnam also made some seiz-
ures there and the lihels describe them
as being "a quarts of alcohol and two
quarts of brandy, consigned to par
ties In Skinner. two gallons Of alco-
mol and II quarts of whislley going to
different parties in Lewiston, two bot
ties OF wine, two quarts of whiskey
ana TWO bottles OF alcohol going to
parties in skinner and one gallon Of
whiskey and one, of alcohol also con-
signed to Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
mercial

Sergeant Ralph Blunt, who Is on
recruiting duty here for Company II.
announced Friday that but two more
men were needed to bring the COM
pany up to the strength required and
that he was greatly in hopes he would
be able to get them by Saturday night.
He has been very successful in the
work during the week that has elapsed
since the boys went away and is very
anxious to be able to Join his company
next week with his work here COM
pleted. He points out that 1t Is fine
chance for the boys Of Waterville to
get into q company where they know
the members and not be drafted 30
that they may have to go among
strangers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
Church Notices

universalist church, Silver street. Rev.
Robert M. kellerman pastor: Morning
service at 1880 with sermon by the pas
I tor evening service at 7.30.
Getcnell street Free Baptist church
Rev. John T. Thurston pastor: Morn
ing service at 1880 with sermon by tho
pastor: Sunday school at IL; Y p g.
z. meeting at 6.45; evening service at 100
st. Marks church CEpiscopaD. Center
street Key. Frank II. Stedman minister
school at 10 o'clock; prayer, sermon and
holy eucharist at 1915; evening prayer at
100
Notre Dame (Catholic). Water street
kev' rather Jos. Drolet pastor: Masses
at 8, Z. and high mass at 1880; vespers
and benedtction at 7.30 P. M.
st. Francis de Sales (Catholic), Elm
street. Rev. N. Charland pastor: Masses
at !. s. and 1880: vespers at $50.
Second Baptist church, Water street,
Kew. Isaac LaFleur pastor: Morning ser,
vice at 1890 with sermon by the pastor:
sunday school at 10: young peoples meet
Ing at P. NJ; evening service at 7.so.
Christian Science hall, Savings Bank
building. Main street: Services at 1890:
Children's Sunday school at 1880; expert
ence and testimonial meeting at $50 T.
NJ. Wednesday. Reading room open daily
circulating library Of authorised Christian
Science literature Is maintained by the
society which Is free to all.
Advent Christian church. corner Of
Nudd and Pearl streets. Rev. T. J. Cool
broth pastor: Morning service at 1890
with sermon; Sunday school at l1.45 A.
A.; evening service at Z; prayer meeting
Thursday evening at u
Sacred Heart church (Cafholie), Rev.
Father Kealy pastor: Masses at z. and
1890: vespers at 7.30.
Methodist church, Pleasant street, Rev.
]. NJ. Arters pastor: Morning service at
1880 with sermon by the pastor; Sunday
school at IL NJ; young peoples meeting
at $50; evening service at 7.3o.
First Baptist church, Elm St., DR.. Ar
thur S.. Phelps minister: Mems meeting
/ 10s1a- A. NJ; preaching. Dr. 9. E. Owen Of
the Maine Civic League, THE Leagues
Opportunity 1890: anthem, 20 Sweetly
Breathe the Lyres Above" (Chopin-Shei-
lsyl: anthem Thou Art Ny, All'' (Sm.th);
Sunday school. c. N. Daggett superintsn-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
FINE TWO WHO
CAUSED DISTURBANCE

Two young fellows who caused a
lot Of trouble in Vigues lunch room
on Water street about 1890 Thursday
night and who were locked up later
by Officer Vashon,- were before the
police court Friday morning and were
sentenced to pay a fine and costs,
amounting to $e72 in the case of one
and s5.4s In the case of the other.
They both paid One drunk who had
been picked up on the street was Civ
en- sentence of fine and costs or Is
days in Jail and as he could not pay
he had to go down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Do not send your money afar--if
the thing you want is to be had In
your home city.
II "the automobile thought" 10
making any place for itself IN your
mind, read the ads, They will in
short time, educate you as TO
characteristics and prices Of cars
You'll know one from another
and that's the beginning of auto
mobile wisdom.
Store-news is home news. Some
thing advertised today finds itself
in your home tomorrow-and the
"ad" brings about the transaction
One Of today's ads may change
some one Of your buying plans-to
your profit
In your buying for the home II
Is quite as profitable to KNOW
VALUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
as it is. in ether things. to KNOW
instead of "blundering through"
The bargain hunter" has
evolved into the intelligent buyer
for the home-the woman who ex-
ercises as much ability in expend.
ing money as 1t required In earn.
ing it.
The woman who studies the ads
KNOWS that she is paying the
smallest possible price for her pur-
chase. She doesn't just HOPE so!
The merchant who can protect
you on both quality and price IN a
time when both are apt to fluctuate
unaccountably Is rendering you
real service.
Buy at your home Lefty stores a.
a matter Of self protection-and Of
those home city merchants WHO
ADVERTISE!
The dollar you spend in your
home-city store stays In your
home-city and SERVES. The dol
lar you send away ceases to- serve
anybody In the city where you
make your home.
The merchant who is using
larger space in which to give TO
you the news of his store deserves
your interested attention. He has
"a rcason"-and YOUR INTER
ESTS are invested in that reason
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

The announcement of the State
Highway Commission that bids will be
received for building bituminous ma
cadam road between this city and Oak
land will be received with pleasure by
the people of both places. The highway
that now exists between the two
places is hardly worthy of the name.
being a clay road which is slippery and
bad after every rain of the year and
always impossible in the spring. 1t Is
hoped that the contract for the road
will be given to contractors which will
finish il this summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
ADJUSTMENTS
Opera House

Mabel Taliferro in "A Wife by
Proxy vas the feature attraction at
the City Opera house on Friday Of this
week and she and strong supporting
company gave most pleasing interp-
rotation of strong play. The scenery
which was employed in the story was
good and the director certainly must
have been an artist. An episode OF
"The Great Secret" was also shown
and Mr.. Bushman and Miss Bayne
were at their hest which means that
everyone was delighted with the enter
tainment furnished. The same pro-
gram will be given Saturday with
three shows, the first at 2 o'clock, the
next at $50 and the final one at $40
in the evening.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

II. M. Harmon, proprietor Of the
Park Square Cafe, mas leased the Sec
ond floor of the Gilman block over
the store of s. f. Whitcomb, and is
planning ITO open there about June I
a first class restaurant Mr.. Harmon
has secured the services Of Fred l..
Weymouth. one of the best known
chefs in this vicinity. to have charge
Of the kitchen. Work will he started
at once on the rebuilding Of the floor
to accommodate the new line of bus
iness,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
A Coburn Boy

A Coburn boy. George Wolstenholme. ~
to occupy the pulpit Of the First Baptist
church Sunday night. speaking on tne
right guard on the Coburn football team
and one of the winning debating team
and has spent seven years in the mines
Violin solo. Lies Adieux" (saoatate) py
Mr.. Latin; Ambrose's lone Sweetly Sol
emn Thought sung by Fife Pooler Nal
ley. In the morning Or. c. E. Owen OF
the Maine Civic League gives an address
on 1.-THE Leagues Opportunity. ans
league is a recognized force in our state
Political reforms. Anthem, 20 Sweetly
Breathe the Tyres Above" Chopin Shel
lev: anthem, Thou Art My All, Smith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

The Watervile high school baseball
team will go to Gardiner Saturday
morning where it will meet the Car
diner high school team in the third Of
its games in the Kennebec Valley
League. The Gardiner boys were win
ners here last Saturday but the local
nine feels certain that it can reverse
the score when they meet down river
The team has heen practicing we'll all
the week and is in condition to give
good account Of itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

The many friends in the city of John
w. Coombs. the former Colby College
baseball and football star, who is now
pitching for the Brooklyn National
League team are feeling we'll pleased
over the splendid showing that he is
making this year. His game of Thurs
day made his 18th consecutive win
over the Giants and 1t was achieved
in a 10-inning game in which the score
was close, showing that Coombs Is
back towards his former condition
which caused him to be known as the
"Iron Man" Everybody in Waterville
and especially the Colby boys will pull
hard for Coombs to be again the great
pitcher he was before his injury and
achieve additional fame as man to
come back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

A travelling man who was in the CITY
Friday said that the economy cry
which has been so thoroughly aired
in the newspapers during the past few
weeks was working harm in the stores
throughout the country. The big stores
in Boston are hard hit by it. accord
ing to this man and he declared that
the heads of some of the big stores
there went to the newspapers and
told them that unless they let up on
it they would be forced to withdraw
their advertising as they were not
settings results. He said that on last
Saturday when the stores would or
dinarily be very busy there. the clerks
were sitting around doing nothing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

The play Just for Fun" given at
North Vassalooro, ~ the Junior class
of the Wiuslow high school, proved to
be a success as the attendance was
good and every one seemed to enjoy
the play. A number of people from
WatcrVille were in the audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

There was a large number of the
members of the Waterville Woman's
Club who went to Oakland Friday to
attend the annual meeting of the
Kennebec county federation. A fine
program had been prepared for the
meeting and EVERYONE was looking for
very pleasant meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Three boys have enlisted from the
Watervilie High school in the various
branches of the Federal service. How
ard Novelty going into the regular
army and Carl McCorrison and Her
bert Haines- into the navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

A number of the local members Of
the Shrine went to Bangor Friday
morning and on the noon train to at
tend the meeting which was held
there in the evening. All were looking
forward to an exceptionally fine time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
FORMER COLBY MAN
TO ENTER u. S. ARMY

Frederick F. Sully Of the editorial
staff of the st. John Telegraph. was
in Bangor Friday, having come to the
University of Maine from st. John to
take examinations for second lieuten-
ant in the United States army. Mr..
Sully is a native Of Philadelphia and
completed a four-years course at Col
by college last June. He returned to
ST. John Friday night.-Bangor Com
mercial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

1t was announced Friday that the
hearing on the sprinkling Of the streets
OF the city be held at the city council
rooms In City hall on Thursday eve
ming. May 10. The plans are for large
extension of the number of streets 70
be sprinkled with oil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

A number from this city went to
Oakland Friday evening, where a
dance was given In Messalonskee hall
by the members of the Daughters of
Veterans of that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Dr. A. S. Phelps lefA Friday for Raj
eigh. y. c., where he il to preach the
graduation sermon at Shaw Univer-
sity. of which the president is Dr. A.
w. Meserve Of this, city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

That Bangor is at least fairly dry Is
evident nearly every day when river
drivers arrive ir the city on their way
to the headwaters of the Kennebec
These men are coming from Bangor
sober, which is a sure indication that
liquor is hard to get there. There was
good-siZed bunch of them Thursday
and another on Friday and they were
all sober as anyone on the platform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

There was a good attendance at the
entertainment which was given at the
CongreSa tional church Friday eve
ming, by the young people of the
church which was entitled, "A Nir-
ginia Heroine" The Young people had
worked long and faithfully on the
prepare ton for the event and they
presented a very pleasing program
which was much enjoyed by everyone
present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
WEEKS MILLS
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the friends and neighbors
who were so kind to us during the
illness and death Of our dear mother
and sister and to thank you all, too,
for the flowers that were SO beautiful.
MR.. AND MRS. H. A. BOYNTON.
MIR. AND MRS. H. F. MERRILL.
MRS. B. r. FERNALD.
MRS. F. e. HALLOWEII.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

The regular weekly meeting Of the
A. +, F. W. was we'll attended by Fri
day afternoon and good amount of
work accomplished The interest in
this organization seems to be growing
and the work which is done there is
very acceptable to the hospitals Of re-
lief in France. The work which the
A. r. F. w. does is all standard hos
pital supply work and may prove very
useful to the ladies who are under
taking it. in case of local needs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

see some real baseball. The game Will
be called at 2.30 and there should be
large crowd in attendance. Gateley
win probably hurl the pellet for Col
by, and Huber will be behind the bat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Miss Alice May Douglas, who is in
Producing the Bands of Mercy" into
the State is in Waterville and is en-
deavoring to interest the school chill
dren in her work. She has already
secured a large number of enrollments
and is doing all possible to get every
little boy and girl in the schools into
line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
Deputv Sheriff Dignam made a r

Deputy Sheriff Dignam made a mid
day visit to the Maine Central office
of the American Express Co. Friday
and while there took under his care
two boxes of liquors which, he libeled
as one box containing one and one
half gallons of whiskey and one box
contained four quarts OF gin. Both
boxes were consigned to local parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Mrs. c. L. Jones of the millinery de-
partment Of the Emery-Brown Co.,
has returned from Boston, where she
has been on business for the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

r. L. Drake Of Clinton was a bust
ness caller in the city on Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
Hon. Harvey D. Eaton has returned

Hon. Harvey D. Eaton has returned
from a business trip to Bangor. He re-
ports that he was in st. Stephen n.
b. short time ago and was surprised
that there were no flags flying while
across the river Calais was alive with
flags. He asked one man why it was
so and the fellow replied, when vic
tory comes we will fly flags here"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Mrs j. W. Brown went to Portland
Friday morning. called there by the
death of her sister, Mrs. Annette w.
Loring. Mrs. Brown was accompanied
by Mrs. Ralph Drisko of Fairfield,
cousin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Romeo Paganucci. who has been Wis
iting for few days at his home in this
city, has returned to Boston, where he
is a member of the naval reserve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
Ralph J. Patterson, president O

Ralph J, Patterson. president of the
Chamber Of Commerce, spoke at the
Watcrville high school chapel exer-
cises Friday morning, taking for his
subject, the opportunities in business
for young man or young woman
The address was a splendid one and
was much enjoyed by the young peo-
pie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Work on the new building of the
Central Maine Power Co. is progress
sing rapidly and it is expected that 1t
will be up and the roof on during this
month
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Harry Stewart Of the Stewart farms
of North Fairfield was business
caller in the city for a short time on
Friday. -....
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Deputy Marshal George II. Simpson
has returned to his duties, after being
laid up for several days with rheuma-
ticm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Fred w. Bunker OF North Arson,
member of the Governors Council.
was in the city Friday for a short
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Wellington Taylor of Unity arrived
in the city FRIDAY and will be en-
ploved here for time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Professor f. F. Hitchings of the
University of Maine was calling on
friends in the city for a short time
FRIDAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

George D. Hegarty OF the Central
Maine Power CO. was in Augusta FIJI
day on business for the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Fred tortier went to F'armingdale
Friday morning on business for the
Central Maine Power Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Mrs. 6. NJ. Taylor Of Unity is in
waterville for few days for medical
treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Frank Mason went to Augusta Fri
day morning, where he was on bust
ness for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Blake, who have
been visiting for several days in BOs-
ton, have returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

John Davis of Clinton was in the
city Friday calling on friends ana
transacting business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05
Building Enduring Friendships

In time of uncertain rees for commodities-such
time the presentthe live merchant his opportun.
ity for service.
He makes VALUE-GIVING the big aim and pur.
pose in his service to his patrons another merchant
in pursuit of usual profits, boosts prices he holds them
mark permitting but the narrowest margin of persale
profits. He sells greater volume of goods His aggre.
gate profits satisfactoryand in every sale made he
has rendered service to the customer and has friend
ship which will not quickly vanish.
The far-seeng merchant finds, in of uncertain
prices, his greatest prestgewnnng opportunity. To make
the most of this he must make his advertising force
full than before-must get his story over all the
people every day!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Miss Mary Butterfield of New Ha-
ven. Conn. is visiting with friends IN
the city for short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Harry II. Lee of Augusta. who has
been in the city on business, has re
turned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Miss Emma Richards of Fort Fair
field Is visiting with friends in the city
for n few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

We might call this picture "Katydid
and Katydidn't," because you see be-
fore you tho before and after effects of
FINE DENTISTRY.
We not Only beautify the mouth. but
We add to your health. It's the latest
scientific fact that mastication means
highest health: and you CAN'T masti-
cate with poor teeth. Gold crowns,
wells fitting sets. filings of all kinds.
etc. Expert dentistry. absolutely pain
less methods. decent prices. Examina-
tions free.
Or. s. a. COBB,
MAINE DENTAL PARLORS
Telephone 339.W.
aprladtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Samuel Chase Of Troy, formerly of
this city, was calling on friends here
Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

Hon. John Googan Of Lewiston was
q business caller in the city for time
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-05

friends in Augusta for the day Fri
day.