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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

one case Of sickness. after q zig-xag
voyage across the Atlantic. We were
received by the King and Queen. our
regiment, and by the Princess and the
Duke Of Connaught. We are in a great
training camp where We will remain
for an indefinite period and then go to
France.
II was only six feet from the King
and heard him talk. I was very pleas
ed with him, for he is certainly q
democratic and kindly man.
We were given little liberty to-
day. in a 1O-mile radius. and 1 was
talking with Canadian troops, also
troops from South Africa, Australia
and England, and i must say that they
have taken great liking to US Yanks
Tell father that after talking with
some of the lads who have been where
the job is going on, guess he was
right when he said 1t would be quite
an undertaking. But the Allies will
win. think we should have gone in
the day after the Lusitania was sunk.
Please send this letter to Ethel. 1
will write to her from France. Tell her
write me a good letter,-that II, she
does, when I come home will bring
her some dainty little present say a
nice pick axe or fine, fresh piece of
artillery.
Il went to church today, an open air
service conducted by the Church of
England for soldiers only.
Ny courage is good, and the King
said. when talking to US men, Never
say die, boys. I never have. and we
have been at it three years
God bless you all, and don't forget
to write. Love to all that know. and
good luck to you, father and Ethel.
We have been renamed and made
regular army men, and my address is.
Private Harold A Wade, 18th Regt.
t. S. A, Engineers. L. S Expeditionary
Force in France Co e., care Of Adj.
Gen, Washington, D. c."
Somewhere in England mot dated).
Dear Mother,-Please note enclosed
clipping showing the King walking
with our Colonel, c. H. McKinstry, and
talking with our troops. This is the
first time that an English King ever
conferred this honor on American
troops
I am fine and dandy, and will send
photos and a long letter soon. Please
send me picture Of the new house.
with you and Dad in the door, and 1
Will send YOU picture of myself with
a gas mask on.
Goodnight,
HARRY"
An interesting coincidence is the fact
that in the picture in the New York
Times on Aug, 10 showing King George
reviewing the U. S. troops, may be
seen Harold Wade in the front line and
quite near His Excellency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Medical experts are prominent In
the hearing which forms the final
step in the action brought by Thomas
vanier, Jr., Of this city. against the
Portland Ship Ceiling Co.. for dam
ages for personal injuries received on
Nov. 20, 1915. when he was injured by
fall while employed on vessel
which was being loaded with grain
for a trans Atlantic port. Suit was
brought in the United States district
court for $4,000 and the case was
heard in respect to lsabality before
Judge Hale, who handed down a de-
cision sustaining the plaintiffs claims.
Thomas L. Talbot was designated
master and assessor to hear the case
to be awarded, and hearing opened this
morning. Mr.. Vanier. the plaintiff,
was on the stand all the morning. DIR.
z. H. Gerrish and DR.. E. F. McVane
are present as medical experts for the
plaintiffs side of the case. and DR.. III
H. Brock and DR.. Walter E. Tobie for
the defendant. The plaintiff is repre-
scented by H. c. Sullivan and Benia-
min Thompson, and the defendant by
William H. Gulliver.-Portland Ex-
press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
FARMINGDALE

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Hodgdon and son
Irving arrived Tuesday from Somer-
Vile. Mass, for a visit with his IA
Their, E. J. Hodgdon.
Prof Guy Vale of Scituate, Mass,
vas the guest Of his sister, Mrs. Fern
Chesley over Monday night.
Miss Ruth Anderson OF Gardiner
was the recent guest of Mrs. George
Chesley.
T. S. Munroe's telephone number
has been changed from 1881 to 1871.
Mrs. Ralph Chesley and children Wis
tied relatives in Winthrop several days
last week, returning Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lovely visited
Camp Keyes Sunday.
Mrs. Eta Rines, her daughter, Mrs
Boynton and baby Phyllis, were in the
vicinity Sunday After visit at the
cemetery they made brief calls on
old neighbors
Mrs. skidmore Of Augusta is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Edward Jones.
Mrs. Florence Norton and daugh-
ter Miss Ruth Norton, are visiting
relatives in Portland.
Sunday was the occasion of a very
pleasant family reunion when the
three brothers and sister Of Mrs. !.
W. Smith, with their families. arrived
in three automobiles. The guests num-
bered Is and were as follows: Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank n. Wills and daughters,
the Misses Ethel and Anniabell Wills
of Turner; Mr.. and Mrs. George E.
Wills and son Ira of Auburn: Mr.. and
Mrs. Asa B. Wills and daughter, Miss
Dorothy also of Auburn; Mr.. and Mrs.
Hiram s. Briggs and family. Maurice
A. Briggs and the Misses Bernice A.
and Elsie T. Briggs Of North Auburn.
A picnic dinner was enjoyed, followed
by ice cream served by the hostess and
daughter, Miss Edna NJ. Smith. Pleas
ing selections on the piano by the
young ladies were much enjoyed. also
selections on the phonoeraph ana the
members Of the five families were all
present except the two sons of Mr..
and Mrs Smith, Irven and Fred Smith
Of Massachusetts,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

woman. Though she eats whatever
she wants, there is no more gas, bloat-
ing. sour stomach or pains. Her
nerves are good and she sleeps fine.
And she has gained twenty Ave
pounds. That's why she feels il is her
duty to let others know about Tanlac"
Tanlac now is being specially intro
cuced in Augusta at these leading
drug stores: Bowditch & Webster: Red
Cross Ph'cy; c. B. Murphy; P. J. Be-
gin; Arthur Tetreault; John Coughlin;
B. E. Getchell. Tanlac agents in near
by towns are: Belgrade, e H. Mesh-
er: Bewdoinham. Haekett Drug Co:
Clinton. j. e Hall: Fairfield, F. H.
Neal: Gardiner, c. H. Beane; Madison,
II. H. Faines: Mount Vernon, A. P.
Cramm; Norridgewock. Spaulding
Drug Co: Oakland, S. J. Foster: Pa
lermo. Grange store; Pittsfeld. P. H.
Berry; Readfield. G. w. Manter; Rich
nond, W. A. Bibber; Winthrop, c. p.
Hannaford-Adv,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

The county commissioners at their
regular session today. received a pc
tition from the Lakeside Advent
Christian Campmeeting Association
asking for the laying out of a road
from the town way landing from the
Maine Central railroad station at
North Belgrade to the land of the as
ISOLATION. This petition had been de-
MED by the municipal officers Of the
town Of Belgrade and was appealed by
the association to the county commits
sioners. The commissioners ordered
hearing on the petition, to be held Oct.
! at 10 A. NJ. in the Richardson store -
Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
NEW "cRossETTs" FOR WOMEN

The Lewis A. Crossett Co are now
making the famous Makes I,ife's
Walk Easy footwear for women. and
the advance showing of fall styles in
Z. ;. 1ork's window sets forth the
smart shoes of the season ahead A
plain dark gray. two tone lighter
gray, brown and black-these were the
leading colors noted yesterday. with
the new English last and modified heel
predominating.
AS might be expected, the new
feminine Crossetts fully maintain the
good looks of previous seasons, land
the quality said Mr.. York, lis typi-
cally Crossett-it never was better
Adv. 4~E
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Kitty Gordon, conceded to be the
most magnificently gowned woman on
the screen, is the star in the feature
offered at the Colonial today. Her
Maternal Right" is society drama Of
startling sensationalism. and deals
with musical comedy actress meet
ing with bank cashier whom she
thinks is the president. Many dram
etc situations are shown including one
scene in front Of a coal mine. Miss
Gordon will have the opportunity Of
appearing in many beautiful costumes
that will be of especial interest to the
fairer portion of our audience.
Little Mary McAllister, the clever
and talented child actress in Where
is my Mother, another complete cpl
scde of that interesting series do
Children Count?" One Of the cheap
est ways Of travelling and one that is
attended by the least Inconvenience is
by the popular Burton Holmes route.
Today another Of those interesting
Travelogues. Also some more of those
ever welcome cartoons. A perfect
show in all its COMPREHENSIVE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

troubled with cramps and feel like q
different woman. I cannot praise
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound too highly and am recommend
ing it to my friends who suffer as did,"
Mrs. GEORGE R. MAYOR, Box z,
Marysville, Pa.
Young women who are troubled with
painful or irregular periods, backache,
headache, dragging-down sensations,
fainting spells or indigestion should
take Lydia E: Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Thousands have been re-
stored to health by this root and herb
remedy.
Write for free and helpful advice to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (con-
fdentiaD, Lynn, Mass. Only women
open and read such letters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
JOICE

The Kings Daughters will meet on
Thursday afternoon Aug. %, with Mrs.
George Jones instead of meeting with
Mrs Annie and Blanche Lewis. The
change is made hoping a larger num-
Der Of the members will be able to be
present at the meeting.
Miss Blanche Hoffman, and Miss
Gertrude Robinson passed few days
ST week at Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

would have to stay
in bed several days
every m on tn. l
tried all kinds of
remedies and was
treated by doctors,
but my trouble con-
tinued until one day
l read about Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
what it had done for
others. I tried It
and now I am never
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Secretary Russell Of the Y. NJ. c. A.
is preparing an honor roll bearing the
names Of those members of the as
ISOLATION who are serving with the
colors. Twenty-Five are in one or an
other branch of the service, being rep
resented in the infantry. field artillery,
coast artillery, mounted scouts, hos
pital corps, radio force. aviation
corps ard sawmill unit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

In an auto aprty that is touring
Maine and that passed a portion Of
Tuesday in this city were: Mr.. and
Mrs. John II. Denison Of Williamstown,
Mass. Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Denison,
Jr., Of Santa Barbara. CAL, and Miss
Underwood Of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

J. Frank Bilodeau, accompanied by
Francis Kelley. who for several weeks
has been in his employ, left Monday
evening for Boston. Mr.. Bilodeau went
for a brief business visit. Mr.. Kelley.
whose usual occupation Is that Of a
travelling salesman, was undecided as
to his future plans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Hon. Peter Charles Keegan Of Van
Buren,, who arrived in the city Mon
DAY night, states that after 9 o'clock
that evening the train passed through
che thunder storm after another, with
fires evidently set by the lightning
visible in all directions. 1t was one Of
the fiercest storms he has ever en-
Countered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Service means giving the utmost for
the money paid. 20 and o" means
odds and ends and overstock 80 and
O's' are values. and coupled with ser
vice. you Will find merchandising done
right under The Right Selling Plan"
at Beane & Cross, 23S Water street,
Augusta A mans store.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

l.. H. Brow, Y. NJ. c. A. war secre-
tary. who has been stationed at Camp
Keyes. his assistant, Ralph Doane, and
V. W. Dyer, religious work leader.
have gone to Massachusetts to resume
their activities in behalf Of the boys
of the Second Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
LETTERS FROM ENGLAND
Former Augusta Boy Writes from
Somewhere in England

The letters given below will be Of In
terest to Augusta folks as they con-
tain news of an Augusta boy now in
England and with the L. S. Engineer
Corps. Harold A. Wade:
Somewhere in England, July 80, 1911
Dear Mother and Alive arrived
safely in England on July 9th, without
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. George Stilphen have
returned by automobile from Boston
where they made a several days visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
BENTON

Mrs John Eastman is passing the
week in Augusta.
Miss Gladys Goodwin is the guest of
her cousin, Miss Christine Hunter.
Mrs. A. w. Kent was a caller in
Waterville Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Ex-Gov. and Mrs. W. L. Douglas of
Brockton. Mass, We're in Augusta
Tuesday for a few hours. They are
making an auto tour Of this section of
Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Master Richard Morrill,, who had
been enjoying visit in Augusta as
the guest of his aunt. Miss Adelaids
Hogue. left on the 9.3s train Tuesday
morning for his home in Maiden, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

The Misses Edith and Harriet Beane
of Turner are guests of Miss Wini-
fred Bearce at her camp at Lake
Maranacook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Miss Julia NJ. Clapp. librarian at the
Aithgo" library. is enjoying a three
weeks vacation from her duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
Local Matters

Frank W. Noble OF waterville was
a Tuesday visitor in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Calanthe Lodge. X. OF P, will install
its officers-elect this Wednesday even
ing at Pythian hall, and all officers
elect are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

George Jenkins is assisting at the
Worthing & Parmenter store during
the absence Of William B. Fletcher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Mrs. Ellen Tibbetts. of Rome, and
Mrs. Melissa Moran, Of Fall River,
Mass, are guests at the home of Mrs.
Emma Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

The L. O. o. NJ. have decided to
postpone the series Of dances till later
in the season, No dance at Union
hall tonight,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
aug22dlt

Old folks dance at Manchester
Grange hail. Friday evening, Aug. "a
Admission, e5 cents; ladies, 10 cents
aug2edet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Mrs. A. Lambert and son. Arthur,
nave returned from an extended visit
to Van Buren, and Fort Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Chester Burns Of Burlington, n. H.,
is at his home in this city for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

naFolo X. Smith Of Cooper's Mills
was Tuesday caller at the court
house on legal matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Ex-sherif Colby Getchell Of Water.
vile was Tuesday IN this city on mat
tiers OF business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
LOCAL NOTICE.

Tutoring in Latin. French and Eng
fish. Miss Josephine T. Ward. eS
Melville street. Tel. 1s4-M.
aug22eod4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

1t is not possible to get a binding
light from "Saferlite" auto lenses at
any angle. is F H. Beale 6. COS.
guarantee.-Adyt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Miss Regina Theriault of Van Buren,
is visiting her aunt. Mrs. A. Lambert,
at II Swan street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Men who want work. apply TO j.. NJ
Fowler. Call at Lincoln school Best
wages paid. augad5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

jay. ana Mrs. G. F. Power Of Montreal
were among the tourists who on Tues
day visited in the Capital City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

MISS Julia Gillespie is visiting in
Bath as the guest Of her sister, Mrs.
H. Y. Cressey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

Superintendent of Buildings Joseph
II. Hodgkins of the court house has
purchased a five passenger touring
car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

MISS Ada Tibbetts Of Jefferson. was
IN the city Tuesday, calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

A summer treat, and health builde
Weber s. Hewett's Bran Bread.
aug.21d5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

MISS Hilda Bangs is visiting with
friends in Smithfeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
THOSE AWFUL
CRAMPS
Suggestions that may save
Much Suffering

Marysville, Pa.-"For twelve years
suffered with terrible cramps. /
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL

Kitty Gordon In "Her Maternal
Rsht"-LittIe Mary McAIlster in
"Where is my Mother"-Burton
Holmes TraveIosue-Cartoo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-22

l..
An interesting coincidence is the fact
that in the picture in the New York
Times on Aug. 10 showing King George
reviewing the U. s. troops, may be
seen Harold Wade in the front line and
quite near His Excellencv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28
lADY FRIENDS OF
 MOBILES OF THE MYSTIC
 SHRINE TO BE TREATED

Complimentary to the lady friends # the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, he Southeastern Alaska Shrine will stage a cabaret even next Mon lay evening at 8:30 o'clock in the Iall of the Odd Fellows. A lengthy program of unusual merit will be presented. Over fifteen artists will ppear in piano and vocal solos, Iuartettes, recitations, musical sell 'ctions, monologues, and various other interesting features will be introduced. The committee in tharge of the event will carry out n all respects full-fledged cab tret evening in one of the large ,afes. The decorations will be un- que and fascinating. Refreshments will be served.
 This particular event, the first If series to be given during the 'emainder of the year, is exclusive for Shriners and their lady friends. A large public function is being planned for the near future.
 All nobles are requested to at tend, bring the ladies, wear their fezes and the usual glad smile.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28
THE GERMAN CRISIS.
(Naxy York World ]

(New York Word)
 Out of all the conflicting and unconclus1ve reports in regard to the German crisis fact stands forh clearly and distinctly. The Imperial government IS deal in concrete fashion with the growing dissatlsac ton the German people , person of the Chancellor Dr. Zimmerman or f1eh ferch the adoption of electoral reforms can nave only temporary effect, for power exists by whch the German government give to the German people the one thing that is necessary establish the former solidarity Victory alone can do that, and victory IS
 The present state of the German mind marks the first stage of German defeat Hitherto the kaisers with the simple formula. Hook at the map. The Ger, mans have been looking at the map month Tn ana themselves to privatons, but the map no longer the inspiration to sacrifice What the German people are beginning to H mher o without giving them anything in return for the Tn creasing odds against them.
 The submarine campaign has not produced the results that promised. After five months Eng land is far from starvation as ever Five months the German government was assuring it's people that victory through ruthless submarine warfare was so n- evitable that Germany could well afford to drive the United States into order to obtain free hand at The submarine has failed to accomplish the results that eagerly expected all the mill tary financial and economic resources of the United States have been thrown into the scale the side of the Allies. Russia has been rehabated in a military way France and Great Britain have drawn in spiraon from American support discomfort in Austria Hungary has steadily increased and the German gov
 The temper of the people is reflected in the morale of the army, which is fighting with little of it's vgor and elan, recent results both the eastern and fronts show. So long a. decisive German victory seemed probable of possible the German troops hesitated at sarifce but the spirit grows weaker and weaker whole people cannot be indefinitely deceived to the prospects of victory in war While the German troops winning after success the people capable of believing anything that their rulers told them but it is different when the takes definitely defensive turn and the enemy returns to the assault with vigor and assurance
 No other country is susceptible to psychological manipulation Germany, but there limits to the capacity for unquestioned belief and it has been evident from the German press that those limits have been reached As the economic and military pres increases popular will increase regardless of political palliaves adopted by the Kaiser and his advisers
 Germany is already beaten in this war so far the original objects of the conflict concerned, and the German people beginning to realize it. When they really understand it, will not be fai distant.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28
A BADGE OF HONOR.

It is honorable to serve the country. It is honor able in any place may be put, and in no place more honorable American, than in that universal army of democracy to be made available by the draft
 The employment of the word draft" was unfortu- nate in the first instance awakened long sumbering recoecons of it's unhappy associations in the civil But the education of the last few months has put end to the mistaken theory that there is stigma in serving the country when called rather than in volunteering to serve in advance of a call.
 The method employed today is fair It gives no preference to man of wealth. Money cannot buy off service It is truly democratic, in that all placed exactly upon the same footing. Service under such conditions is badge of honor testimonial to the true democracy the essential quality of the nation where every has equality opportunity and sim liar equality of duty
 And that democratic drafted army will acqui itself as becomes body of called thus from the flower of Americanism is the confident expectation of united nation which knows the temper of it's loyal their bravery devotion to country lofty ideals high resolves
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-28
MANY THOUSANDS TURNED IN FROM
 ALASKA FORESTS

The National forests in Alaska have made returns to the govern ment of $66,92O94, according to a statement recently issued by district forester George H. Cecil, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1917. Of this amount the Tongass National for est returned $60,443O5 from the sale of timber This same forest returned $4,020.42 as fees collected from spe- cial use permits in the forest and $1,427.50 for water power permits. The Tongass forest stands first in the district for water power permits used. The District comprises, Wash ington, Oregon and Alaska.
 Twenty-Five per cent of the amount collected will be turned into the Ter ritorial fund for road and school uses, and an additional ten per cent of this amount will be used in the forests by the forestry department for the construction of trails.