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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
FAIRFIELD

Lewis Thorpe, who is employed at
parents al Benton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Ames passed
the week end with friends at Canaan,
! Mrs. Edward Greene. who has been
i'll at her home at Fairfield Center, is
much improved.
| The basement of the Catholic church
was filled to its seating capacity last
evening where one Of the best pro-
grams of the year was carried out.
| The interior was prettily decorated
with bunting and four booths were the
center Of attraction, where candy,
punch, coffee and ice cream were
served. Two of the booths were pre-
sided over by girls. These two were
decorated with the Children of Mary's
| Society colOrs, blue and white, while
| the other two were deliberately dec
GRATED with the Holy Name Society
colors. red and white, and these booths
certainly were close competitors.
| The first of the evening was devoted
| to playing whist, which was followed
by the selling Of the boxes which re-
suited in box social and last was the
|
kept the audience in a complete uproar
| throughout the performance. AS this
entertainment was the girls night, the
| boys arc to give their entertainment
Tuesday evening and anticipations now
are that u large and enthusiastic au-
dience will be present.
| Mrs L. 4. Knowlton proved herself
a most pleasant entertainer Monday aft
ernoon, when she was at home to the
Past and Present Club at her home on
i Winchester street. Mrs. Mary Neal fur
nished the afternoons reading. which
was delightfully."- rendered, Another in
terestng feature of the afternoon was
that each member gave a current event.
"A light collation. was served.
Frank KnoWlton. who has been i'll at
his home on Winchester street for the
past few days. is able to be out.
Lawrence Page of Vassalboro passed
the weekend with friends in town.
The King Herald Sunday school class
will be entertained by Miss Doris Tozier
at her home on High street Wednesday
evening.
Miss Lily Wood. l.. H. S. II, has re-
sumed her studies. after passing a few
days at Winslow with relatives.
| Miss Edith Wilcher of the Everett
High faculty is visiting friends in town.
Miss Wilcher was formerly the teacher
of the commercial department at Law
renee High.
| Miss Jennie Emery is confined to her
home on Newhall street by illness.
William Palmer of Hartland passed
Monday with friends in town.
! William Lawler of Canaan passed
Monday with friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
OAKLAND
Churches to Hold Weekly Union
Meetings-Advertised Letters
Funeral of John Hall

new movement in regard to the
Methodist and Baptist churches has
been suggested and will 60 into effect
the coming Thursday evening, when
the members of the three churches will
have the opportunity Of uniting at the
Methodist church. The meeting will be
known as the weekly union prayer
meeting and will be conducted by Rev.
H. S. Truman. pastor of the NJ. e.
church. The following week the
churches will convene at the Free Bap-
list building and notice Of the exact
date will be announced later.
There will be a rehearsal OF the
Festival chorus at the library lecture
room Tuesday evening. Feb. 20.
The Mothers Improvement Club
will meet with Mrs. Gibberson Wednes-
day Of this week. Feb. 81. The pro-
gram will be "Child's Welfare with
papers on Simple Remedies for Ev-
cry Day Ills" and THE Care Of
Nervous Child"
On Thursday night, Feb. o. the
Arme Rebekah Lodge will hold its reg
ular bi-monthly meeting at I. o. o. F.
hall.
The advertised mail at the local post
office for the week beginning Feb. 10.
is as follows: Mrs. Whitley Gleason C.
r. Day, A. A. Holden, Mrs. F. w.
Foster Gleason. National Trust Co,
Mrs. F. Farnham
A reception will be held at Cascade
Grange hall Wednesday evening. Feb
q, il honor of Mr. and Mrs. j. B.
Smith Tupper's orchestra will furnish
the music. A bag treat will be served
as refreshments
There will be rehearsal of the Re-
bekah degree staff Immediately fol-
lowing the regular lodge meeting
Thursday night. Every member is urg-
ed to be present.
Miss Gertrude Lord went to Portland
Monday morning where she will visit
Mrs. r. c. Smith for the week
The Fidelity class Of the Free Bap-
fist church will meet Thursday after
noon with Mrs. Lawrence Livingstone
on Aver street
r. B. Norton Of Arson is visiting at
the home Of his sister, Mrs. A. H. Oh
liver for few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
SIDNEY

NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. r. H. Saw
telle returned Saturday from a visit
with relatives in Norfolk Downs.
Leominster, Lynn. Brockton and Cam
pello, Mass. They were ACCOMPANIED
nome by their son, Arthur who has
been passing several weeks in the
home of his uncle Ruthford Drummond
of Norfolk Downs
Miss Alice M. Moore, mail clerk in
the Gannett Publishing House. Angus
ta' has been passing a two weeks va :
cation at her home in town on account
or illness, She was SO far recovered
as to resume her duties there last
week.
Mrs. Tufts of Wilton was a recent
visitor In the home of her sister Mrs.
Lyman Moore.
Mrs. Orrtn H. Davenport passed
several days last week at Oak Grove
Seminary where she was called by the
illness of her daughter Miss Mildred
Davenport, who is student there.
Mrs. Eugene Graves returned recent
~ from visit with her daughter.
Mrs Long Of Belfast.
DR.. Dana A. Soule of Augusta mass.
ed Saturday night at NJ. C. Moore,s
called there by the illness of Miss An.
.olnette Moore. who has been confined
In bed for the past week with the pre-
vailing grip.
Miss Eliza A. Gilman Of Augusta
was recent guest over Sunday at
her home in town.
rive haypresses were in operation
on the River road recently within q
radius Of four miles. They were own
ed by J. Q. Hussey Of vassalboro ma
gar Bailey OF Riverside, two bv Iopan
Clark of this town and the other hy
Mark Page and Tracy Brothers
Arthur d. Stevens purchased :,
morse last week of Augusta parties
having been obliged to kill one of his
work horses on account Of illness
MRS. Clymenia Drummond who frac.
tured her hip several weeks ago bv
Iail was rendered a post card shower
tuesday; also Mrs Sewall A. C,,r,,
who has been i'll for the past tbraa
months.
Mrs. Edgar Bailey and daughter
Jean OF Riverside who have been mass.
ing week with the formers mother
MRS. ;. A. Clark returned home m
Sunday. vi
The death Of Mrs. Octavia week.
wife OF the late Jethro Weeks oc-
Cured Sunday morning from pneumo.
MIA at her late home at Bacon's Cor.
ner. oor-
Mrs. Clyde Skinner Of Bangor Win
mas been visiting her children RANT
and Lena Weeks at Mr.. and Mr.. n
smileys left Thursday for Rockiana
TO JOIN her husband who is att.ndinS
the food fair there. u"s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

Rudy Cheeks Sparkling Eyes
Most Women Can Have
Says Dr. Edwards, q WeiI-Known
Ohio Physician

DR.. r. NJ. Edwards for II years
treated scores of women for liver and
bowel ailments. During these years he
gave 10 his patients prescription made
oi few well-known vegetable ingredi-
onis mixed with olive oil naming them
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, you will
know them by their olive 6lor.
These tablets arc wondef-workers on
the liver and bowels, which cause nor.
NAL action. carrying of the waste and
poisonous matter in ones system.
II you have a pale face. sallow look,
dull eyes. pimples, coated tongue. head
aches. istless, no-good feeling, all out
Of sorts. inactive bowels, YOU take one
Of DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets nightly
for time and note the pleasing results.
Thousands Of women as well as men
take DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets-the
successful substitute for calomel--now
and then Jus, 10 keep in the pink of con-
di,ion. l0c and 2Sc per box. All druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
SKOWHECAN NEWS :
Word Received Of Death Belgrade Woman Town Books
CosedRev Rogers Inv tied to Return to NJ E. Church
delegates to Boys Confere Make Reports-Ash We'd
nesday Program-Appearance for Liquor Seized

open from to and from 1890 to Il
o'clock Washington's birthday. 1t will
be closed all day from IL o'clock noon.
The city carriers will make one delivery
and one collection and the rural carriers
will make no trips.
Following the seizure by Sheriff
Goodrich of three quart bottles of whis-
key and one quart bottle of brandy pill
ed to Joseph Rainhett, mill operative
here. Rainhett appeared before Judge
Brazzill to claim the same Monday. He
was without papers necessary in the
procedure and was given Is minutes to
get an attorney and make out the neces-
sary forms. This he succeeded in do
ing. When questioned by Sheriff Good
rich relative to having received lot
a few days ago, Rainhett maintained
that this time part of the liquor was
ordered for someone else.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
RELIABLE REMEDY
RESTORES KIDNEYS,

For many years druggists have
watched with much interest the re-
rRarlSablc record maintained by DR.
kilmer's swamp Root, the great kid
ncy. liver and bladder remedy.
II IL a physicians prescription
swamp Root is strengthening
medicine. DR.. Kilmer used IL for years
in his private practice. II helps the
kidneys. liver and bladder do the work
nature intended they should do.
Swamp Root has stood the test OF
years. II is sold by all druggists on
It's merit and it will help you. No
other remedy can successfully take it's
place.
Re sure to get Swamp Root and start
treatment Mt once.
However. If you wish first to test
this great preparation send ten cents to
DR. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton. n. Y.
for a sample bottle. when writing be
sure and mention the Augusta Daily
kennebcc Journal.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

rascs, unIcss The trouble is due to Soma
serious internal disorder.
You need never hesitate to Use resi-
mol. II ia Doctors prescription that
has been used by other physicians for
twenty years in the treatment of skin
affections. 1t contains absolutely moth
ing that could injurc the tenderest
skin. Every druggist sells resinol oint.
ment and resinol soap. Rcsinol Soap
soothes tender skins and helps to make
poor compilations clear, fresh and vel
vety. because il contains this resinol
prescription.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

and State Departments Of Agriculture,
the Maine State Grange, many Agri-
cultural Associations, and successful
farmers, in addition to the teachers
from the various departments of the
College of Agriculture ard Expert
ment station.
All lectures and demonstrations are
free. No tuition Of any kind is
charged. The railroads OF the State
offer the usual reduced rates.
The home economics department.
college Of agriculture, University of
Maine, will hold a short course for
women during the annual farmers
week. Mar to 9. inclusive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

ing skin-trollble, IN
a warm oath with
resinol soap and a
simple application
Of resinol ointment.
The soothing. heal
ing rcsinol medical
tion stops itching
Ut once. and soon
clears away all trace
of eruption, even in
severe and stubborn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

EAST POND ROAD-Miss Ermina
Perkins passed the weekend with her
parents. Mr. arG Mrs. Will Perkins.
Leonard Bedford and brothers were
callers in this neishborhood Sunday
Daniel Powell of Oakland was in this
vicinity Sunday calling on friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Palmer and Miss
Rosie Moody visited at Mr.. and Mrs.
VIII Per kins', Sunday.
Ed. Lake Of Oakland passed Sunday
with his brother, Charles Roberts.
Mrs Irving Stevens Of Oakland WIS.,
tied her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Symon
MoShier over Sunday
Willie Bickforf is visiting his broth
err. Leonard BiCkford
Elmer Holmes is hauling logs to Oak
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
Funeral Of John Hall

The body Of the late John Hall, who
passed away in Glassport. Pa. last
Wednesday. arrived in town Monday
and the cervices were held at the
home of his widow on Main street.
The services were conducted by Rev.
r. A. a. Killam. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Hall of North Wayne. James Hall of
Oakland Mrs. Edna Smith Of Derry.
Y. H.. and Hcratio Hall Of New
Hampshire, relatives of the deceased.
attended the funeral
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

Mr.. Patrick Nolan, for many years
resident of the Bronx, New York,
dead of a complication Of diseases
his home, No. 1888 Webster avenu
He was born Inc Ireland rs years az
and came to America when he was
boy. At one time Mr.. Nolan was VI
known as an owner of race horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

The Eleventh Annual Farmers, Wa.
will Be held at Orono March hth -
10th inclusive -" "
Farmers Week comprises snor,
courses In Agriculture and Homs
Economics ana are given by means =,
lectures, conferences. discussions. dem
constructions, and actual practice ,snr,
In the laboratories. WORK
In the list Of speakers will he ,o,rd
the names Of more than 10 .n..soa .0d =.
GLIDING representatives Of The TaS.na,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

Mrs Emily Levenseller, who has been
a resident of this town for number OF
wears, has moved to Fairfield.
A special meeting of the Elizabeth
Pierce Lancey Chapter. D. A. r., will
be held Thursday evening. Feb. @, with
the regent. Miss Grace Davis, when 4
Washington program will be carried out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

Mrs Albina tMantoD Hilton died Mon
day morning of Bright's disease at Som
erset hospital. where she had been pa
tient since April % last year Mrs. Hill
ton came to Skowhegan from Arson and
during last summer it seemed advisable
for her to remain indefinitely at the in
stitution. she had been able to be about
her room and was occasionally on the
streets with an attendant. Her final ILL
ness lasted only about two weeks. The
deceased had been twice married her first
husband having been Charles Witham.
The second husband was George Hilton
and is now deceased. The greater part
OF Mrs Hiltons life had been passed in
Arson and New Sharon and the body is
to be taken to the town first referred to.
She Is survived by no children of her own
but by three stepsons Walter, Archie
and William Hilton of Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
FREE TO
ASTHMA SUFFERERS
4 New Home Cure That Anyone Can Use
without Discomfort or Loss Of Time.

Wehaven New Method Tint cures Asthma,
md we want you TO try 1t ut our expense
No matter whether your cgse Is OF long
tfnding or recent development, whether it
4. present ns occasional or chronic Asst hma.
you should send for free trial of our
method. No matter in whit climate you
I'VE. no mnttcr what your age or occupa-
ton. ~ you arc troubled With asthma, our
method should relieve you promptly.
We especially want to send 81 TO those
apparently hopel, IS cnsCs where oil forms
~ inhalcrs, douchrs. opium Iprc pm rations.
fumes, patent srloi;cs," etc, have failed.
We wnnt to show everyone at our own
expense. Tint this new method Is designed
TO end all diFicult breath NIL Wheeling,
md all those terrible p0roxysms ut once
and for all time.
This free offer "a too important to neglect
tho method Mt once Send no money.
simply mail coupon below. DO 1t Today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
The Ouirine That Does Not Attest Heal

Because of its tonic and laxative efe
Laxative Bromo Quinine can be taken
anyone without causing nervousness n
ringing in the head. There is only O
"Bromo Quinine." f. w. GROVES 81
nature is on box. 25c.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

Rev Frederick c. Rogers, pastor of
the Centenary NJ. E. church here since
last spring, has been invited to return to
the church as it's minister for another
wear The invitation was extended at the
fourth quarterly conference of the local
church which was held last Saturday eve
ming. Dist. Supt. ID. b. Holt of Auburn,
formerly of Skowhegan, was present at
the conference and presided. Numerous
reports were rendered during the ses-
sion, Mrs. w b. Steward speaking of
the missionary societies, +. ID. Packard
for the board of trustees and Miss Lizzie
B. Higgins for the Sunday school She
reported that there had been a fair at
tendance during the year and that an
indebtedness of long standing had been
taken care of. Mrs. |. j. Smith reported
that the Ladies Social Circle had some
thing over $500. There is still some in
debtedness in the church. but it is hoped
to have this entirely cleared up at the
time of the annual conference in April.
Mr.. Rogers is brilliant sermonizer and
it Is hoped he and Mrs. Rogers will be
returned to the local church for another
year at least
A service Of much interest was held
Sunday evening at the First Baptist
church when a nass meeting was held
to listen to the report of the delegates
to the Boys conference in Lewiston.
Hunter Thomson, leader of the First
church delegates, presided over the
gathering which was a large one and
music features We're furnished by the
choir of the First church directed by
Mrs. Philo Steward. by the delegates
who sang two Of the convention songs
end by David Lyons as soloist.
The Good Will Club meets this week
Wednesday ut the home Of Mrs. F. w.
buchanan. Madison avenue.
Miss NJ. q. Steward of the high
school faculty visited the latter part
Of the week in AUGUSTA.
Preceding tho Union service at the
First church Sunday night. the Chris
tian Endeavor Society Of the Bethany
Of the Boys conference in Lewiston
from several Of the delegates.
In commemoration Of Ash ednesday.
the beginning of Lent, ashes will be
blessed and distributed at 80 in the
morning nv Pr. Remand at st. Mary's
Catholic church In the evening there
will he 81 rs the Rosary and Bene-
diction. Tho services Friday will in
olude the ceremonies Of the Stations
Of the Cross for the school children at
o'clock and at rs the service will be
repeated for the general public. Dur
ing Lent there will be special services
Wednesdays and Fridays at 715 p. NJ.
Gordan Bragg returned to Portland
Monday after visiting here with rela =
t'ves. Mrs. Bragg and child will re-
main for LONGER visit with her pa :
rents Mr.. and Mrs J. II. Murray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
What to Do for
Itching Skins

There ia usually immediate relief for
skins itching. burning and disfgured by
eczema. ringworm, or similar torment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

Re-. ]. w. Packard conducted SER
vices Sunday at the Quaker meeting
house in North Fairfield in the fore
noon and at Coyel Westinghouse in the
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. w F. Scott of Madison
with Miss Evelyn Scott. a student at
the Won Ende School in New York, were
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Oak Sunday.
r. l.. Hackett Of Pittsfield was a guest
the first Of the week Of his brother, w.
E. Hackett of Elm street
Deputy Sheriff Harding brought z. j.
Sullivan here from Madison Monday to
serve a 15-day jail sentence on an in
toxication charge.
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles
Green will be held from her late home.
corner Of Pleasant and Middle streets.
probably Thursday.
The illness of Mrs. Olive Holt Morse.
an aged lady. was reported Monday.
Mrs. L. w. Foss of Athens, accom-
panied by John L. Foss. were guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lindley F. Parsons Mon
day.
The skowhegan post Office will Be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

high a percentage Of antiseptics as
LIQUID dentifrices. In addition it con-
tains the highest percentage OF feefh-
cleaning and polishing properties OF any
dentifrice obtainable, 80 it is certain to
clean and conserve your teeth best.
Every dentiss KNOBS the fornuIa
Esery deoiey sells 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20
Chapman. Dazzle

A quiet Wedding was solemnized
Monday morning at 8 O'Clock from St.
Mary's Catholic church. Miss Agnes
Daigle, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
serh Daigle Of this town became the
bride Of Philip Joseph Chapman. son
Of Herbert Chapman of this town.
Nuptial mass was conducted by FIR.
]. Louis A. Rensud and attendant up
on the couple were Alfred Lafond and
Miss Clara Beauteau. There were a
few relatives present to witness the
service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-20

.aua- g Feb G 2o-mar6 20
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-22
Parnell's Superstitions.

Several stories illustrating the super
stitious nature of Parnen are told in
a memoir which his brother has writ
ten. His horror of the color green has
been touched on by many writer's. He
would not wear coat or tie with any
tinge of green in it. and he objected
to anything like green wall paper So
strong was his aversion to the color
that one day when a lady whom he
knew very well came to see him in
the house of commons he refused to
shake hands with her because she was
wearing green dress and hurried
away from her as quickly as possible.
He also had horror of the number
-. Once, during an election This broth
er, ]. 81. Parnell. tells usp. he was
put in q room numbered - in Il coun-
try hotel. What a room to give met
he remarked. II suppose the landlord
is Tory and has done this on pur-
pose'' ~ ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-22

The Bemidji Pioneer is anxious
to publish all the local and society
news possible and would appreciate
it very much if anyone having news
of that character would phone 922,
or, mail the details to the Bemidji
Pioneer
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-22

an.r.l oaiees in New principal Cities
As THE sr1oszEas EDl1oa SEES IT
paint up" And while we are
To spend few hours
poorest kind Of economy
the moment piece OF property
strucion few dollars
investment And what good
equally good for the the county, and the state
How much does your drinking water cost you? Nothing?
drink more of longer still
Plenty of pure better than
hne vn can take for one of natures own
proof and each of them how
drinks each Some will drink but little and before
you complaining remark about
remarks until they
water Others will tell that they drink
mention their stoachs OF
Water has done It's work and the
digestion perfect working will live
die happier Your doctor will tell you s for HE DRINKS
Have ever wondered what the result wouo De II ne pope %
nothing but of each other for 30 or 60
leope VINO are constantly 'S sss v f av to the fore
strides upplant
womanknd might not
but would it than other spot
EARTH And it wouldn't cost us penny
your and it
of handling But
nickel give
thrift and the art of saving Let it take its
time it counts them it will want to add
pile That will ncucate art Of But
depend what GIVE it. should taught to- earn
money nickel That will dem
its efforts it will look back over the
best father and mohr that God
permitted to live
Young girls instead of at
the drug
inc masculine u, ~ az % nd d;scernmen ~ he would not
tinted with the bloom
article Just drug
gst wound up on this subject
he thinks of than
he Of his "boom.'
bazaar, benefit of the
sold for SIS,
says newspaper chicken" in it.
We happened
eating that has anything do
his shortsk business
in papers he
called other things besides
Bemidi
tell of the politicians
them But it going to be after
trying S proposition. If one
neutral they want to kick him.
He'll paved with promises it would
4 for politicians
noted market quotations
postage
We understand there are politicians
slipping.
You wiln usually quote politicians"
They're lie
A busine public office
moth e a politician.
Bemidji
Bushes meni in
doy
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-22

We note in papers reference is made to
ditor" of the Pioneer. Well, we've been called other
hat, too. Yes, in Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-01-22

This trying to be neutral is certainly funny prof.
sde can't kiss the neutral they want to kick him.