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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04
THE kENNEBEC VALLEY
MINISTERIAL ASSN HOLDS
REGULAR MEETING MON.

The Kennebec Valley Ministerial AS
ISOLATION held its regular monthly
meeting Monday forenoon at the !. NJ.
c. A. building, Rev. \. Francis Walch
of this city, president of the associa-
ton, presiding. The principal speaker
was Rev T.. L. Wall, ID. d., Of Ran
doiph, who spoke about the Great
War, reviewing the causes and bring
ing out the point that victory for the
Allies is necessary for the preserva-
ton of all that civilization stands for.
Frank b. Condor, the new secretary
at the Augusta y. M. &. A. who re
Gently came here from Trenton, n. j.,
told of the ~ work that is being done
in that city for the $4,000 men at
Camp Dix just outside of that city He
spoke of the work the knights of CO.
iumbus are doing there and of the CO.
operation of that organiza ton and the
Y. NJ. c. a. in doing the work.
The following were present at the
meeting: Rev. Mr.. Walch, president:
Rev. w. j. Layton. secretaEy: Frank H.
Condor of the Y. M. G. A., and Boys
Work director, Robert $. Pinkham, all
of this city: Rev. a. Z. Townsend, Rev.
f. w. Webber and Rev, Wilfrcd
Waldron. all of HaIlowell; Rev. Milo
G. Folsom, Gardiner: Rev. Z. l.. Wall,
D. d., Randolph.
DR.. Forrest c. Tyson, superintendent
of the Augusta State hospital, will
speaking at the next meeting of the as
ISOLATION which will be held Monday,
Jan 7, 1918, at the ~" building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

Of the PA days from May 1st to
Dec lst there was snow on six. rain on
rs, while "a were overcast 80 were
fair and 70 were perfect. which is just
about a $3.50 basis. The old saying
that 1.-The last Friday rules the follow
ing month" came true this season all
right. The last Friday of April was
showery and May only had IL good
days. The last Friday of May was
showery and June followed with only
10 good days. The last Friday of June
was rainy and July gave US only IL
good days. The last Friday Of July
was showery and August had 16 bad
days The last Friday of August was
a perfect day and September gave US
the BEST weather of the season with %
good days. Septembers last Friday
was driZzly and October followed with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04
BRyAN'S SPEECHES
OF GREATEST VALUE
Has Concluded Tour
North, South and West
Firm Supporter Of President Wilson
At City Hall, Tonight

William Jennings Bryan comes TO Au-
gusta TO speak at City hall this evening,
after tour of the countFy-north south
and west-in the course of which he has
literally addressed millions Of people. And
he has not been Haunting the dove of
peace" in his addresses; on the contrary
ne has been a staunch supporter of Presi-
dent Wilson and the Government and a
harsh critic Of Germany.
In fact the Government has put him in
possession Of special information about
Germanys duplicity which he uses with
telling effect, His addresses have done
much 10 reconcile certain elements in the
West and Middle West who were either
cool in their attitude toward the war, or
positively averse to it. The oratorcal
power and magnetism of the man are as
great as ever. and at no time in his life
has he worked harder or more hours than
in this tour which he is just completing.
Not much has been heard in the East
of this work which Mr.. Bryan has been
doing, but it is OF nature that has given
the Government great satisfaction. He
doesn't love war, but if we must have
war he wants to see that war a complete
success, and every energy bent to its sue
cessful Consumation. He says.
The quickest way to end THIS war is
the straight line that runs through It.
There are only two sides to war
every American must be on the side Of
the United States.
After war is declared any one who
then criticises the Government is a pro-
moter of anarchy and should be treated
as such"
In his address Mr.. Bryan will touch on
the significance of the war from the
standpoint OF world democracy and will
give the new Interpretation which the
normal CONFUSION in the world has
caused in mans relation to Government.
society and Cod
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04
WAR FOOD SALE
And Silver Tea Saturday Afternoon fer
Benefit of Red Cross

A War Food sale and Silver Tea FOR
the benefit of the Red Cross will he
held on Saturday, Dec. S, at the home
cf Mrs. Richard r. Goodwin on Chan
dler street. The tea will be free, but
many kinds Of food will be on sale. all
Of them prepared with the thought in
view Of conserving the ingredients
which are recommended for conscrva-
lion by the L. S Food Administrations.
A novel feature of the affair is that not
only the food but the recipes as well
viii be sold, thus making available TO
the public many wartime recipes in
vented and tested in some of the most
efficiently conducted kitchens of Au-
susta.
The local Red Cross chapter is de-
termined to make this sale 4 big finan-
cial success, for money is a vital need
row to carry on the work Of tin mme :
diate future. The demands on the Red
Gross have been very great and arc
increasing every day and will increase
steadily from now to the end Of TIE
war The local Rcd Cross has not suffi-
cient money on hand now To do its
share in providing the necessary COM
forts for the boys III service in this
country and over there and must dc
pend on this sale for IN 1ugl to tide
them along another evidence that
those at home will be called on to
give, not once but almost continually TO
do their share in winning the aar.
The local Red Cross chapter urges,
therefore, that everyone who can come
CT Saturday afternoon to Mrs. Good
wins from :? TO for social cup of
tea and to purchase such food as thev
may desire from what is offered 70:
sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL, TUESDAY, DECEMBER r. 1877.

tractor and builder. easily gaining foot
hold among the competitors OF that time.
More than % years were spent along
the Kennebec river, from Moosehead
Lake to Richmond. where he constructed
many substantial buildings that stand to-
day as testimony to his faithfulness
His specially being church and mill work,
he soon acquired an enviable reputation
in the erection OF public buildings in Lew
ston, Watervilie, Gardiner and Augusta,
in this last city he was successful con-
tractor for Is years. One Of his largest
jobs was the building of the new Edwards
cotton mills and their pulp mill, being
employed four years by this wealthy cor
pofation with every detail under his com
iAnand. The big fishway at the kennebec
dam at Augusta is one of his successful
practical schemes, which he constructed
against much criticism from older con-
tractors who claimed it impra cticable
and could not be done.
Not being a robust man his health failed
under the strenuous work and he moved
his family to South Paris about L. years
ago, where he could follow his profession
in more leisurely manner. The family
occupy a pretty cottage on Gothic street
and enjoy all the comforts that go to
make their residence a real home in every
sense.
Mr.. Murch is a Civil war veteran and
quartermaster in the William X. KIM
ball Post. He has been a member Of
other fraternal orders, but retired because
of his health, believing his energy should
O fyiVep N assist tho nj SnlJiarS ir,t bei II,
declining years.
On Nov. 80, 1867, he married Uupira J
Field at Sumner. She was the daughter
of Samuel b. and Amira Parlin) Field
and born in that town in 1913. She at
tended the district school of the town and
until her marriage remained at the home
place. The young couple lived in West
sumner for about year, then removed
TO a location where Mr.. Murch's labors
were carried on successfully for 50 many
years.
Mrs. Murch is an efficient officer in the
Ladies of the Grand Army and deeply in
terested in every thing pertaining to the
order.
Seven children have blessed their unlon
five are living, two daughters having
passed on. They are f. II. Murch, who
is in the West, Ernest c. Murch. foreman
of the Norway Advertiser, Percy
Murch of South Paris, Mrs. Grace f..
wife of A. f. stevens. druggist al Bethel,
and Arthur NJ. Murch of South Paris.
There are six grandchildren.
Fifty years is long span with shadow
and sunshine. disappointments and sue
cess so blended into these two lives that
in looking back over the winding trail. a
prayer of thankfulness arises for this
privilegs,of observing the golden anniver-
sary, one of the mile stones that COM
paratively few live to reach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04
THEIR GOLDEN
WEDDING NOV. 20.

Many Augusta, Gardiner, wateryille
and other kennebec Valley places will be
Interested in the following advance notice
% the golden wedding anniversary cele-
bration OF Mr. and Mrs. John NJ Murcn
of South Paris, which took place on last
Thursday Thanksgiving day, as pub
lished in the last issue OF the Norway Ad-
vertser:
Married Fifty Years
Thanksgiving evening Mr.. and Mrs.
John NJ, Murch of South Paris are to OBJ
serve their tftieth wedding anniversary
by an informal reception in Grand Army
hall, TO which the immediate relatives
members of the Grand Army and Ladies'
of the Grand Army have been invited
Dainty refreshments will be served and
short musical program given.
Mr.. Murch is native of Paris, the son
of the late Joseph and Hannah Murch and
was born in 1S45 was educated in the
common schools of this town and at an
early age developed a strong inclination
toward mechanical pursuits. Being handy
with tools. this natural constructive gift
led him into an architects Office fer the
technical part of the builders trade. Not
contented with the slow moving machin.
cry OF the place he launched out as con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04
kENNEBEC REAL
ESTATE TRANSFERS

The following real estate transfers
have been recorded during the past
week at the Kennebec county registry
of deeds:
Augusta--First National Granite
Bank OF Augusta to A. q. Mclaughlin,
wood lot; Grace |. Cuddy TO George S.
Williams Of Gardiner, land and build
i,les on eas ST side OF State street: Har-
old :. Hichborn to Bertha b. HIGH
born. two parcels of land; Frank T..
Dutil to Elise Dutil, land and buildings
on Mil street; Thomas J. Mccaughey
and Annie NJ. McCaughey TO Joseph
Gahourie and Pierre Gabourie, land
and buildings.
Belgrade III. Cummings to
Ethel -. Bickford, land and buildings.
China. Everett Jones and Mary
A. Jones of Harrisburg, Penn, to Lin
wood W. jones of South China. land,
$500
Manly Morrison of Water
vile to John y. Davis of Clinton. land.
Fayette-Albert G. Hutchinson and
Herbert C. Whttemore Of Livermore
Falls to Augustus J. Bushey of Fayette,
two parcels of land
Gardiner-E. i. Hazard Co. to Bes-
sic b. Bond. land and buildings on
north side Of Cobbosseecontee river:
Elberten +. Lancaster to William A..
Lawrence. land and buildings; Willis
+. Wing to Laura A. Wing, land and
buildings: Cyrenia +. Tibbetts to Alb
bic L. PuShard. land on Willow street,
Litchfield-Julia Gatchef Of Water
town, s. D., Carrie NJ. Wight. of Gardi-
ner. Hiram Morrell Of Litchfield, Mary
f. Jenkins of South Portland, Grace
f. Frost OF Androscoggin county, and
John =. Morrill, of South Hadley, Mass.
to Josiah Morreli Of Wales, land and
buildings: Emma G. Itackliff to Robain
Arsenault. land and buildings.
Mt. Vernon-E'rank III. Wilson Of
Yarmouth to Lydia c. Johnson of
Portland, land. 81 acres.
Oakland Murray Brewer to Jennie
NJ. York, land; Eliza +. Rokes to VIII
liam Erwin Knox, land; Joseph H.
Manter to Frank f, Taylor. land.
Rome-Henry w. Colder of Belgrade
TO Newton $. Stowell and Frederick II.
Humes Of Dixfield, land, $500.
Observation-Disclosures A. Berry of
lONiu u. j., " Jdtpj -. Lewis Oh
Waterville, land: G. Stanley Reynolds
of Chelsea, Mass, to George w. Rey-
nolds of Waterville, land; Francis M
Wheeler and Jennie NJ. Morrill, of
Waterville, Charles H. Wheeler of
Lawrence, Mass. Eva c. kelleher OF
Worcester, Mass, and Herbert r.
Wheeler of Ipswich Mass, to Summer
A, Wheeler of Watervilie. undivided
half interest ia parcel Of land.
Wayne aude a. Croker Of Skew
heSan to Eva :. Curtis Of Wayne, land
and buildings.
Windsor-Almeda A. Piummer Of
Augusta to Joseph A, Shaw of Au-
gusta. land.
Winsiow-A, A. Kidder and c. B.
kidder to John Musselli. land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04
THE old RELIABLE
BLOOD BUILDER

Still retains its supremacy. People
still take Hoods Sarsaparilla because
It is an old family friend, has proved
its merit to three generations-in
purified blood, expelled humors. re-
stored appetite, relieved rheumatism.
hanished tired feelings.
II long ago became recognized as
the standard blood purifier and gener-
al tonic. 1t originated in Boston
physicians successful prescription,
ard comprises medicinal roots, herbs.
harkS and berries such as are often
prescribed for ailments of the blood,
stomach, liver and kidneys. Buy ii in
the same style package your mother
bought it Insane fine appearance,
same pleasant taste. same certainty of
good results.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

The sale of the Red Cross Christmas
seals which is being held in Large
number OF the Augusta stores is not
progressing as rapidly. as anticipated,
but the committee in charge still
anticipates Augusta taking her quota.
Tn house to house canvass which will
take place Saturday and in which
large number of the young ladies of
the city will participate is expected to
dispose of quantity of the seals. Miss
Rosamond Conner is chairman of the
Augusta Red Cross Christmas seal
committee for 1917.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

During his short stay in Augusta
Hon. William J. Bryan will be the
guest of one of the leading business
men. Col. Bryan greatly regrets that
his limited time here will make it i'm
possible To accept any Of the many 9TH
cr courtcsies so kindly extended to
him, or to make any speaking engage
ment outside of City hall. Requests
had been made for him to address the
pupils of the public schools if his time
would permit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

One of our East side citizens is get
ting ready for next winter BY having
cut down large maple tree on his
lawn. which Yields about a cord Of
wood and save about ton of coal
There are a good many shade trees in
Augusta which some people think had
better be turned into firewood and this
winter is the time to take them down
so that they will be dry and ready for
next winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

account of the high price and scarcity
of broom corn. Comparatively dry
times and high prices paid labor III
the woods have reduced the usual
number Of inmates so that not more
than a dozen would be available.
Sheriff White favors the wood saving
project if it can be done legally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

Unitarian sale Tuesday at 3 o'clock.
Admission free. Fancy articles. food ana
candy for sale. War supper Wednesday
night at 60 consisting of baked beans,
vegetable salad, hot rolls. coffee, dough
nuts and cheese, all for 25c.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

T. Edward Sullivan, former State
auditor. will leave today FOR Boston
where he has accepted position with
an insurance concern. He expects to
remain in Boston for about two
months and to then go on the road.
his territory including Maine. Mr..
Sullivans family will continue TO re-
side in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04
.soners to Cut Cordwood

IL, ehobseot County commission
jn, nv sheriff are seriously consider
H. Jug project of setting the prisoners
,,,t, e county Jail at Bangor at work
ct, s cordwood. The Jail has a
th,. "shop where brooms are made. but
mas been idle for two months on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

Dr O. il. Brann has gone on hunt
in@ expedition and when he returns it
is expected that he will bring some
deer with him as he is a good shot and
knows the ways of these timid deni-
Xcns of the woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

10 bad days. The last Friday of Octo-
Der was a perfect day and so gave 10
good days in November. The past
month was the coolest November in
seven years but the snow and the cold
came together on the last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

Miss Bertha Robbins underwent
surgical treatment Monday noon at
her home, Pearl street. following an
attack OF appendicitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

Miss Gladys Briggs of Hallowell has
accepted position as saleslady at the
George ". Quimby store in this city
during the holiday season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

Walter McAlary of Waterville was
in the city Monday for the day on bust
ness. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. a. ID. Ward of this city
VIII enjoy the remainder of the winter
in California and will leave next week
for Los Angeles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

Mrs. Henry w. Cobb. 80 Stone street.
viii represent the Hospital Aid as Wis
itor at the Augusta General hospital
during the month of December.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

Neil Standish is taking a weeks va
cation from his duties at the Brooks
hardware store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

Leap Year at the Pringles.' will be
given in the Jyestry of the Winthrop St.
Baptist church Thursday evening. Ad-
mission 15c.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Bryan at City hall tonight.

John +. Mountfort was a visitor
Monday in DiXfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

". T. Reynolds of Winslow was a
business visitor Monday morning in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

Hon. William r. Pattangall is pass
ing few days at Houlton, where he
is engaged in trying case at the De-
cember term of the supreme judicial
court for Aroostook county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

: Walter y. McAlary OF Waterviile was
Z business caller Monday in the Cap
itol City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

Mrs. Linnie ID. Wentworth of Vas
salboro was a visitor Monday in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

Register of Deeds John NJ. Eastman
was confined Monday to his home at
Benton with a severe cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

f, 7. Foster left Monday for Boston
on matters of business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

AIRS. Olive 5. Pope of NassalbOro is
the guest for a few days of Ralph r.
Miller and family IN Hospital street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04
LOCAL NOTICE

Miss Lottie 8. Stafford will commence
Ter Christmas sale Dec at III State
street. dec4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-04

Regular meeting of kennebec Lodge.
No. 25f. \. K. o. p, this evening at G..
A. X. hall.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-14
The Author Of Confessions of Wife" Discusses:
THE CASE OF LITTLE JACK De SAULLES

grave and Blanca De Saulles is in
prison because she sent him there.
And the boy. all unconscious,
plays with his toys and asks for
one or the other occasionally,
For the father of one and the
mother of the other OF these mis-
guided young people there is only
sorrow and each would look with
horror on anyone who would sug-
gest that theirs was the greater
blame.
The father of Jack De Saulles
condoned and tacitly allotted the
fast life of his son.
Jack had his faults as have
many other good men," he says
proudly.
Yes. like many other good men,
he could take a woman's heart
and squeeze 1t dry for his pleas
ure and then almost before he
had thrown it aside, pick up an
other In his hot embrace.
The Latin mother of John De
Saulles' wife taught her daughter
that wifehood and motherhood
must be the whole content of
womanhood, and seeing them
snatched from her Blanca De
Saulles' world went red before her
eyes. But for all these life is
over. with the elimination of the
tragedy.
For the child of this ill as
sorted couple all of life re-
mains.
What can be the future OF
little Jack? He loved his
father. Will he hate his
mother because of her deed
of madness!
When he comes to know
the circumstances, which
side will he take-that of the
pale desr" iring woman rocks
ing to and fro in the prison
cell or of the debOnair young
father who will then be only
a memory? Whatever his de-
cision life spells tragedy for
/ him.
Until we educate our sons to
decency and right living and get
out of our daughters minds the
fallacy that love is woman's
whole existence" there will al
ways be children born to the BIT
ter sorrow that is sure to be the
lot of little Jack De Saulles.