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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Maine. Mr.. Viles was the Oldest man IN
this company and had been engaged the
longest of anyone in the company Ousl'
mess In fact, | may say that ne was
older than the company in its business
having been interested in driving the
Dead river before the Dead River LOG
Dr,ving Co. was organized; and during
tho entire existence of the company nav
ing been intimately connected with Its
business Mr.. Viles was among the last
Of Names pioneer lumbermen to pass
awav His loss is keenly felt by the
at large.
"Wk. his associates in this company
esteem it a privilege at this time TO 40
honor to his memory. We all feel proud
TO have had his acquaintance and to nave
been counted among his business asso-
ciates. He was kind and true friend
TO us ALL To his son we extend our deep
est sympathy and shall provide that our
records contain this brief testimonial to
his life and memory: and to show the
high esteem in which he was held py MS
associates in this company
1t was voted that this TESTIMONIAL De
snread upon the records, the motion be-
ing unanimously approved. Adjournment
was then declared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
ADJUSTMENTS
"Why Girls Leave Home" to be Pre-.
scented by Chicago Stock Co.

The United States government
statistics show that it takes 16, 900 girls
to supply the White Slave traffic
every year. Do you know that thou
sands of societies are being organ
lied to stamp out this great evil? Do
you know that a great play has been
written by the chairman of the west
ern anti-vice society, that delivers
this evil smashing blow?" The title
of this soul stirring drama is why
Girls Leave Home" and will be pre-
scented at the Opera House this Satur-
day evening.
1t is in five acts and eight scenes,
and shows the luring away of Pearl
from her country home her arrival
in New York, kelley's cafe and the
sensational New York cabaret scene,
Dolly Fletcher's road house, the city
prison and Broadway after dark All
these spectacular scenes show how the
Wilful and headstrong start on the
dangerous path of folly" and that the
penalty. as everyone knows, is wages
of sin, death"
why Girls Leave Home" employs
the entire strength of the company,
20 acting people. and between the acts
Saturday Il vaudeville olio will be in
troduced. In fact. there are no dull
moments in this attraction. Take a
tip and secure your seats at once. The
advance sale indicates standing
room attendance only.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
Lent Begins Today

Today commences the Lenten season
and some of the rules laid down for
Catholics during this season are here
given: j. All days Of Lent except Sun
day, are fasting days of obligation. ,.
Those only are bound to fast, however.
who are over II years old and not of
advanced age, no one in any case being
bound to fast who is 60 years of age
or over. The sick and convalescent: wo-
men in delicate health and condition,
those to whom fasting would cause
grave injury to health, or produce such
illness or exhaustion as to interfere
with their daily duties, and all those
who are engaged in occupations of a
very laboriOus and exhausting nature
are exempt. g. On fast days, those I'M
der the law are allowed but one full
meal and light supper. 4. Those
whose habit ii is to take their dinner
III the evening are allowed light refec-
ton in the middle of the day. In all
cases the breakfast should not be a
meal, but should consist of simply a
cup of coffee. chocolate or some other
drink, with small portion of bread. 5,
Though the fast days of Lent are also
days of abstinence, by virtue of amos
tolic indult. even those who are Obliged
to fast may use flesh meat once a day
on Mondays Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, except the second and last
Saturdays; those not obliged to fast NAV
eat meat more than once on those days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

but by special privilege granted men
and all the members of their families
who are keeping the fast may eat meat
once day on all the days of Lent save
Friday. Ash Wednesday and Wednesday
and Saturday of Holy Week; those of
the family who are not obliged to fast
may eat meat more than once day on
any day when the use of meat is at
all allowed. 6. The use of flesh meat
and fish at the same meal is forbidden
to all persons during Lent, even on
Sundays. Z. Gncomplete) Abstinence
from all intoxicating drinks in honor
Of the sacred thirst of our Lord is es-
pecially commended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

The supper which was given at the
new st. Augustines church on North
ern avenue Monday evening was one
Of the biggest which has been given in
thi.; city for some time, more than 500
people being present and enjoying the
good things TO eat which had been sup
Piled. Following the supper, which
st|rted at $50 y. NJ, and at which a
number of the young ladies of the
Children of Mary Society waited on the
tables. an entertainment was given by
some of the children of the parish in
the vcStry Of the old church, to which
the crowd adjourned following the sup
per. The entertainment was also very
much enjoyed. and everyone passed a
most delightful evening. The young
ladies who won the prizes for the sale
of the most tickets We're Miss Lena
Beaulieu and Miss Leontine Rioux.
each Of whom was awarded SIS in
gold. The young ladies' each sold a
great many tickets, and the contest,
which was originally for a $50 prize.
was decided in this manner on account
of being so close. The ladies in charge
Of the supper were Mrs. Charles Bilo-
dcau, Mrs Anne Casavant, and Mrs.
Cloutier The affair was a very sue
cesSful one. both from social and a
financial standpoint.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

The Green Street Methodist church
was the scene of a very happy occasion
on Monday evening. when the Nolun-
teer's Club was entertained there in hon
or of the 10th birthday of their presi-
dent. Miss Lenora Harmon. Each Of
the young ladies was dressed in cos
tune representing a noted celebrity. The
program was very interesting and was
carried out finely by the members of
the club. At the close of the program
light refreshments were served, after
which the young people enjoyed them
selves playing gains. The affair was
planned and carried out almost entirely
by the girls and was voted by all pres
ent to be a decided success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Immediately following the close of
the basketball season at Cony. which
is near at hand, Coach Clinton Thomp-
son will commence the early indoor
training of his baseball team. The out
look for a fast team at Cony this year
is far from bright, as the school, which
in the past has been blessed with a
number Of very fine pitchers, has hard
~ single man with any ability in this
position with the possible exceptions
of Cushing and Martin, both of whom
will be tried out \ number of the
schools best players were lost in last
years graduating class, but the coach
intends to hammer team into shape
with the material at hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
VASSALBORO
Robinson-Ame

Frank Melvin Robinson son Of Mr..
and Mrs. l.. 3. Robinson of China and
Lena Estelle Ames. only daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. J. Ames of Vassal-
5oro were married Sunday. Feb. IS, at
the home of the brides parents, by
Rev. j. E. Cochrane of Hallowell. Mr..
Robinson is a native of China but for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

1t is here at last, The Common Law.
the most talked about production of
the year. Clara Kimball Young plays
the leading roll i'll this great story,
which is the first that She has put be
fore the public from her own company.
The book of this title has been one of
the most widely read of popular fiction
for the past two years, and brought it's
author Robert w. Chambers. to the
foremost ranks i'll the literary world.
The story solves the question, rs Mar
riage Necessary?' and the picture is
the photo dramatic event of the season
Owing to the fact that this superficial
ture is seven reels in length it will be
shown but once at the evening show
which will start at r. NJ with four
good reels and then The Common Law"
which will go onto the screen at s
o'clock sharp. This makes an eleven
reel program. At the matinee the same
eleven reels will be given
AS there are no reserved seats sold it
will be necessary to come early to get
into the theatre, to say nothing of Sc
curing seats.
The prices are the same both after
noon and evening. Orchestra csc; bal
cony 1jc.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

MI High school students from the
age Of Is years upwards have been Of
forcd a fine opportunity in the form of
d complete and very practical "Red
Cross Course" in first aid to the in
jurcd. This course will deal with the
most efficient methods of treating cuts,
wounds and burns, sprains, disloca-
tons, drowning cases, and all forms of
emergency cases, and is to be conduct
cd at the local y. NJ. G. A., classes to
he held under the supervision of a
competent physician on Tuesday and
Thursday afternoons from to $50.
The text book which will be used in
this course is a work by Major Charles
| .ynch Of the United states army, and
the course will bc one of the greatest
benefit to every young man. It is hoped
that many win take advantage of this
splendid opportunity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Preparations are being made for in
stalline two new fire escapes on the
Nickery & Hill publishing plant, on
Chapel, Court and Weston streets and
tho blue prints for the same have al
ready been received. One fire escape
will be placed on the east side of the
brick building. in the court formed by
that building and the brick office
building recently erected, and the 9TH
err on the Court street side of the wood
en- building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Hook & Ladder No. / of the fire de-
partment responded to still alarm at
AS Tuesday morning which was due
to an incipient fire in the house at SO
Capitol street owned and occupied by
Orrin Frost. The fire caught in some
plaster hoard and was due to an over
heated stove pipe. but by the prompt
work of the people in the house it was
extinSuished before it got much Of a
start.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

A letter received Tuesday morning
from Newtonville, Mass, relative to
the condition of Mrs Elmer r. Park
man of this city. who a few days ago
underwent surgical treatment at the
Newton hospital, said that en- Sunday
she was as comfortable as could be
expected considering the nature of the
operation. and that the surgeon in
charge and the nurse considered her
condition favorable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

A letter received Tuesday in Angus
ia relative to the condition of Judge
William L. Putnam of the United States
court of appeals, who has been very
i'll at his home III Portland, stated that
he was able to sit up each day in bed
and that his physician is hopeful for
his recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

one Of the local dealers purchased a
eL-bushel load of potatoes from rural
resident Tuesday, and they cost him
inst 1925 per bushel, or 500 for the
lot The local potato owners are not
selling at any price just at present the
reported possibility of still greater IN
creases in price making q strong APP
peal to them. as sproutlng mas not
commenced to set in thus far.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Another dance in the series being
given by Chevaliers of Canton. Angus
ia. will be held at odd Fellows hall on
Wednesday evening, Feb. 81. This is
the fifth and viii! be the best. Lees or
chestra. feb19-20- 2l+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Maximum automobile inner tubes,
sold by John Coughlin, are made OF
toughest Para rubber, in all standard
sizes. Quality, price. service are Max
imum" selling points.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

The kenuebec Log Driving Co. and the
Moose River Log Driving Co, and the
Dead River Log Driving Co. held their
annual meetings Tuesday morning at the
Augusta House, the former being held at
10 o'clock and the latter at 1920, for the
purpose Of electing officers for the ensu-
ing year and the transaction of such
other business as might properly come
before the meeting. There was good
attendance, about so being present. Bus
mess was transacted rs follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Manager L. l. Herbert of the Angus
ia district of the New England Tel
e Tel. Co, left on the Tuesday after
noon express for Portland, to attend
a telt phone meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Canadian government will build
new munitions plant at AshbrdScs
Bay, Toronto, to produce electric steel
and gorgings. 1t will employ 1000 men
and cost $4,000 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

the last IS years has been employed
in Worcester, Mass. The bride wore
a blue broadcloth suit with a blouse
of delicate silk lace. They will make
their home with the brides parents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Tickets for the Governors ball are
on sale at the Augusta House. all the
banks in Augusta, J. F. Pierce store, G.
w. Quimby's, W. r. Partridge's, r. p.
kenney's, East Side, and b. E. Bith-
er's. feb. 15d7t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

ing OF the teeth, little reu pOIHIs StICNIIs
out on tongue, starting during sleep, SLOW
fever Grown folks are subject TO worms
The one best remedy is DIR. True y
Elixir. the Family Laxative and Worm
Expeller. Good for adults also. Mrs. Cur,
it's of Houston. Texas. believes this ana
writes that she will be glad to tell her
friends of the benefits she mas recel. .s
Get a hottie today at your dealers. 35c,
SOC and s1.0o.
Write for fur q n 81
Their informa- AJa/Q y. cllHIL 10.
ton. IN
Auburn. Me "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Among the arrivals in town on tues.
da,. we're Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Albert of
Lewiston, on a visit to frlehos'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
LOG DRIVING COS.
HOLD ANNUAL Meet
INCS AT AUGUSTA

Kennebec River, Moose River
and Dead River Companies
Meet Tuesday-Elect Officers
and Transact Other Business
Memory of Late E. P. Viles
of Skowhegan Honored in Tes-
timonial by Dead River Log
Driving Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

L. S. Young suggests halibut mack
erel salmon, smelts, fresh herring, fin
nan haddie or shucked clans for todays
dinner. Tel 5SS.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

w. +. Walker ,of Skowheean passed
Monday and Tuesday IN Town on mat
ters OF business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Hon. Charles A. Milliken, VINO had
been up in Aroostook county on mat
tiers of business, returned home Tues
day afternoon on the 4.07 express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Tho report Tuesday regarding FRS:
Ernest Lunt, who underwent surgical
treatment last Saturday was that she
was doing as well as could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

The regular meeting of the Retail
Clerks Union will be held this evening
at 7.30 in Carpenters hall. Business of
Importance is coming before the meet
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Miss Annie Durham has resumed
her duties in the c. f. Downing insur-
ance agency after having enjoyed d
week in Dover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

One of the Tuesday arrivals IN 'nis
city on business was Ffancls STAINS
1au5 Of Lincoln.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

SOUT stomach, OIltIlSINe
breath. hard and full
belly wit occasional
gripings and pains about
the navel, pale face of
leaden tint. eyes heavy
and dull. twitching eye
lids. itching of the nose,
itching of the rectum,
short dry cough, grind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Many of the newest 1917 spring lines
are included in the Pierce Clothing
Cos. close-out sale, the next 10 days.
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
ESTABLISHED 1925
Wednesday, February 81, 1917.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Among the business callers in this
city on Monday was James Meserve of
Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
LOCAL NOTICE

Never better than now, and never a
time when it's better for YOU: Weber
&, Hewett's homemade Bran Bread
feb .20d5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Edwin Blanchard is in town for few
| days, coming up from Bowdoin College
on short visit to relatives and friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Harry Sears of Winthrop was among
the callers in this city on Tuesday. on
a short visit to friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
kennebec Log Driving Co.

Hon. Ira II. Randall was chosen mod
orator. after which the report of the
treasurer was read and accepted. In the
election of officers s. w. Philbrick was
elected clerk and treasurer and A X.
Butler auditors; directors, f. +. Barton
president, c. Guy Hume. Ira II, Randall,
f. A. Gilbert and II. 3. Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
Thousands of Children
Have Worms
Their parents do not know it

Symptoms of worms in children
Deranged stomach, swollen upper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
COLONIAL THEATRE TO-DAY
ONLY

1.-THE COMMON LAW" by Robert w.
Chambers, Featuring Clara kimbaIi
Young, a Seven Reel Masterpiece;
Reel Life" Two-Part Drama; Com
edy; Eleven Reels of Pictures After
noon and Evening. Come Early for
Seats. Nothing Reserved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

George F. West of Portland passed
Tuesday in Augusta, having come
here on matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
Moocc River Log Driving Co.

At the meeting of the Moose River
Log Driving Go. G. Guy Hume WAS
chosen moderator and officers were elect
ed as follows: Clerk and treasurer, $.
W. Philbrick; auditor. A, Is. Butler; d.
rectors, w. j. Lanigan president, F. A.
Gilbert, II. Il. Lawrence c. Guy Hume,
S. W. fhilhrick and A. *. Butler. The
treasurer's report was read and accepted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-10-18
JOFFRE REVIEWS u. S. TROOPS
Hero of the Marne-Deaths of Two
Americans Announced.

American Field Headquarters in
France, Oct 16.-Marshal Joffre re-
viewed Pershing's men in the after
noon. The whole population of the
village near the camp turned out to
meet the hero of the Marine. Joffre
spent half-hour at the headquarters
prepared for his stay and then mo-
tored to General Pershing's residence,
where French and American soldiers
were drawn up. There was a warm
greeting between the commanders.
The marshal dined with General Per-
shing and his staff.
Washington, Oct. 16-Two deaths
from disease among the American ex-
peditionary forces were reported by
General Pershing. The victims, both
privates, we're Charles f. Hammond,
Jr, Dorchester, Mass, field artillery,
died October 8 Of acute nephritis, and
Raynor B. Nye, Whitman, Mass, medi-
cal department, died October Is Of
acute cardiac dilation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-10-18
MAY SEIZE u. S. RAILROADS
Transportation System of America Is
Bending and May Break Under
Strain of First Year at War.

Washington, Oct. 13.-"The exigen-
'cies Of war may force government own
l3tship of the American railroads in the
near future" says a statement issued
Oh Friday by the conference commit
tee on national preparedness.
"Not only is ship tonnage made
Quate for wars demand, but the whole
transportation system Of America Is
bending and may break under the
Strain of our first year at war.
with crops not yet moving free
1y, With only q fraction of our new
army sent from home, with our whole
Rational war effort yet unplanned and
fnmeasured, war production is already
hampered by shortage of cars and To-
! copotives, lack of ample terminal
Storage and other facilities.
Nothing short of the combined To-
Cal and national effort can prevent our
lMesent transportation facilities from
Ipf0ylng utterly inadequate to meet
the needs for carrying this war to a
Speedy decision. The toll, therefore,
Which this nation must pay in blood
Of Its children will be measured by the
geGeral interest and initiative in the
Transportation field"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-10-18
STATE OF IOWA TO BE DRY
Manufacture or Sale of Liquor
Carried at Mondays Election.

Des Moines, Ia, Oct. 16.-With an
estimated majority of 10000 to $4,000
Iowa voters on Monday decided to pro-
hibit the manufacture and sale of
liquor in this state by constitutional
amendment. The state has been dry
by statutory provision for two years
The amendment becomes effective
Immediately. Following are returns
from a number of cities and counties {:
Dubuque (city), wet, 5,212 to 1,O91;
Dubuque County,, wet, 2,729 to 805 !;
Waterloo, wet, 2,718 to 2,083; Cedar
Rapids, wet, 1929 to 2,0O3; Waubeek
dry, 81 to ~; Center Point, dry, 1862
to $50; Denver, wet, 247 to 26; Black
Hawk county, dry, 1882 to 562. (Par-
tial returns.) Tama, dry by 81 ma
jorityy.
Heavy dry majorities were polled in
other sections Of the state.