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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30
Every Member Canvass
By Universalist Parish
Proves Decided Success!

The parish of the Winthrop Street
Universalist church on Sunday con-
Quoted an Every Member canvass,
which proved decided success. Dur
ing the afternoon from to mem
bers of a previously appointed can
vassing committee divided up in pairs
and visited every member Of the par
ish who could be reached at that time.
Not only were large number of sub
scriptions secured but the visitations
were also successful from social
viewpoint and as result a fresh i'm
petus will be given to the work Of the
parish.
AT P. M. the members of the WIS.,
itation committee reported at the YES
try and were served d delicious lunch
con by the members of the Young
Peoples Christian Union. The totals
secured by the committee of visitation
were bulletined upon blackboard and
showed an amount several hundred
dollars in excess of the subscriptions
of last year. A short address was
made by the pastor, Rev. A. Francis
Walch, expressing his appreciation of
the work done by the solicitors.
The luncheon served by the Y. P. c.
U. included sandwiches of various
kinds, olives, cake and coffee, and was
thoroughly enjoyed. The serving of
the luncheon was under the direction
of the president of the Union, Miss
Zaidee McFadden, assisted by Mrs. w.
A. Jackson, Miss Maude Stetson, Miss
Doris Coney, Miss Winifred Clark,
Miss Edith Newman and Mrs. &. II.
Jackson.
The remainder of the evening was
passed socially and there was also a
discussion in regard to the observance
later of the 18th anniversary of the
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30
ARRANGE SPECIAL
BAR EXAMINATION

Announcement was made by the Com
mittee of Public Safety today that ar
engagements had been made for a special
examination for applicants for admission
to the bar to be held in this city at tho
County Courthouse on May and 3. The
examination is being held for the pur-
pose of giving those going into the mill
tary or naval service an opportunity to
take It in place Of the regular examina-
ton which is to be held in August, and
at which time it is expected that those
in the United States service will be I'M
able to attend.
The committee is DESTROYS that the fact
Of the special examination be spread
broadcast so that all may have an OPP
portunity to take It.
apr3Odlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

been chosen and it is quite likely
that the band will be used at the reg
ular sunset ceremony of the Kent S
Hill Cadet Battalion.
The following men have enrolled up
to the present time: LennoX Southland
of Wiscasset. director. cornet; Jack
Morrill, of Readfeld, manager. clari-
net: Leslie Mari of Boothbay Harbor,
cornet; Robert Newton of kent's Hill,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30
QUALITY e. VALUE

bass; Roland MacGown Of Newport,
alto Ronald Newton of Kent's Hill,
triangle: Leonard Butler of Brookline.
cymbals; Albert Potter of Woodland,
bass drum; Wimot Bookings of Gar
diner, snare drum; Earle Sanborn of
Portland, tenor drum; Raymond Fogg
Of Readfield drums; Merle Jones Of
Fayette, drums.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

Saturday was day Of moods. and
inside of three hours there was rain,
snow and pleasant weather a wind
like March and a temperature almost
like that of February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

The ladies of the Rebekah Aid will
give a Ten Cent social and entertain
ment Wednesday evening, May 2 All
Rebekahs and their friends cordially
invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

William Woart Lancaster, who had
been home for a brief visit to his pa
rents, Judge and Mrs. S. S. Lancas-
ter of South Chestnut street, left on
the Sunday afternoon express for New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

Thomas 2. Jones made one of the best
catches of the day last Friday afternoon
at the opening of the fishing season at
Cobbosseecontee when he landed two
handsome trout. one of which weighed
a pounds and the other Il pounds. Mr..
Jones very generously divided with his
neighbor. who appreciated his kindness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

c. w. Cummings Of the West River
road has joined the ranks of the more pa
triotic ones and has erected a f1agpole
in his yard from which large flag floats
to the breeze.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

The Colonial theater has just been
supplied with a thoroughly modern
and up-to-date motion picture machine.
and John Gagnon, who for a long time
operated the machine at the Opera
house. has been engaged to run the
new machine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

The examination of witnesses was
finished Saturday at the hearing be-
fore Judge Of Probate Harold F.. Cook
upon the petition for the appointment
of guardian for John III. Tilton of
Sidney and by agreement of counsel
the matter was submitted to the court
without argument. The court took the
matter under consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

Miss Hazel Dunton, who had been
visiting relatives in Augusta, left on
Saturday for her home in Boothbay.
Miss Dunton will today assume the
duties of a position which she has ac-
cepted in the Boothbay Harbor post
office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

Thanet Soule son of Dr. and Mrs
Dana A. Soule of this city, who had
niistcd in the wireless service of the
cast Naval Reserve, in compliance
With orders received left Sunday for
Bath and Will proceed today to the
Charleston navy yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

Master Donald White, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles d. White Of Haver-
hill, Mass, is visiting in the city as
the guest of his grand parents, Mr..
and Mrs. N. w. White of jackson
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

This is Memo week, and the Russell
& Weston Co. have a complete stock,
also very special at $3.50. Also a full
line Of the "Wonderlift" Memo cor
sets..--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

robert T. King returned Saturday
afternoon to his home at Ellsworth.
arter a short stay in the city on mat
tiers of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

CHARLES A. Hill of the Belgrade" at
Belgrade Lakes. accompanied by his son
Lawrence was a visitor Saturday in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

tih Bros. clean up plans include
p,eh.y or reliable lawn grass seed and
phosphatc.-Ady. ~ anu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30
LOCAL NOTICE

Masquerade at New Nautical Gar
den Monday night. Prizes for best
couple. Dancing every Monday,
Thursday and Saturday. Lees Star
Orchestra. apr2Sd2t~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

Mr. and Mrs. n. H. Barrows and son
VI Waterville were in the city awhile
sunday on their way home by automo-
bile from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

among the attorneys present at Sat.
urdays session of the superior court
were: Frank f. Brown, Fred w. Clair
ana A. II. Bridges, all of Wateryille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

.nr. ana Mrs. Harry McCausland and
90. Gerald left Saturday morning for
oath Tor a brief stay with relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

wat e senator Martin B. Bartlett of
city. ''a'uroay IN the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

Preparedness for Cleanup at Swift E.
nrner Cos. is ample. Note the specia1
advt ''e 'peoiai
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30

bus,na.s =. Libby of Pittsfeld was a
caller Saturday in the cjtv .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-30
Local Matters

Faint-Up Week.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-18
PAGE THREE

fire modern residence this summer.
He Is one Of our model successful
young farmers Industrious and pain
stalking in all his undertakings and Is
richly rewarded. His bride accom-
plshed and affable will prove a splen-
did helpmate and companion. We join
in wishing them happy and pleasant
trip down hfe's stream together.
Carl Nelson arrived last week from
Oakland, Nebr., for a visit with rela-
tives at kiron and Denison. He re-
turned last fall from his stay in Alas
ka where he together with his broth
ers. are halling and working gold
mine claim. l He has spent the past
three months with his brother, Adolph
at Oakland, Nebr.
In, our next letter we shall chr0n-
icle the marriage of Eldrige Larson
to Miss Marion Benedict of near
Schletswig, the event will take place
Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. g.
A. Larson in Kiron in the presence
of relatives and few friends. Well
We'll tell all about it next time.
Fred Johnson antoed over from near
Bronson last week to look after busi-
ness matters and visit relatives. He
reports themselves satisfied with their
new home and location
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METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

At 1890 next Sunday morning, April
q, Mrs. Homer StuntZ, wife Of our
resident Bishop Stuntz, of Omaha, will
give an address in the interest OF our
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society.
According to previous custom our an
nual thank Offering will be taken fol-
| lowing the address, the amount receiv-
ed contributing towards our Des
Moines branch aim of $4,000 this
year for this particular thank offering
fund. Every member Of the local So
ciety is expected to be present and it
is hoped large audience will greet
Mrs. Stuntz.
In the evening at 7 O'Clock next
Sunday, there will be a patriotic SER
vice in recognition Of our Denison boys
who have enlisted. The pastor will
preach on the subject, Our Country's
Call, the Call of Humanity"
Special music at each service by
the large vested choir.
Sunday school and all other services
at the usual hour.
You ere all cordially invited to at
terd the services of the church.
The Queen Esthers met Monday eve.
ming with Miss Jessie Goodrich The
president, Mabel Kelley, conducted AN
interesting lesson on Cuba. Mite box
es were opened and the contents add
ed more than $40 to the treasury.
BAPTIST CHURCH. NOTES.
Prayer meeting Thursday at the u.s.
nal hour followed by the Teacher train
ing class.
The Sunday morning service and
Sunday school will be held as usual.
At 3 p. m. the rally will continue and
the evangelistic service in the eve
ming will be conducted by visiting
pastor.
The associational PASTORS meeting
will be held Friday afternoon and Sat
urday morning. All laymen are invited
to attend.
The Woman's Mission Circle in the
charge OF the, group committee, of
which Miss Blanche Stevens is the
chairman. held it's meeting in the par
lors of the church Wednesday after
noon. The interesting lesson was on
the Baptist Missionary Training
School of Chicago.
The Boy scouts met Tuesday eve.
Ming. The pastor is giving them les
sons in first aid work.
At the Sunday morning service the
CHURCH was HltlHSly ueCOrdLeu III non
or of Mr.. DenisOn after whom our city
was named. Mr.. Denison's daughter
Mrs. Du Boo, wife of one of our early
pastors was visiting with us at this
time.
The Northern Baptist Convention
will be held at Cleveland, Ohio, May IL
20: It IS hoped that our pastor and
others may be able to attend.
Young people! Boost the B. Y. p. u.
rally to be held Friday, Saturday and
Sunday.
Presbyterian Notes.
The Sunday morning service of the
Presbyterian church will be in charge
of the ladies of the Missionary soci-
ETY., who are attending presbytery at
Manila this week, and report of the
meeting will be given at this time. Be |
sure to attend this service as it will |
be instructive, interesting and inspir- |
ing.
Sunday school Immediately after
morning, service:
Christian Endeavor at $3.50.
3. There will be no preaching in the |
evening.
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quietly slipped out of town on the
noon passenger bound for Des MOines
and those seeing him go thot it rath-
er strange that he would leave for a
visit during the very busy seeding
time. A couple of days later his
friends at Kiron received the ANNOUNCE
ment OF his marriage to Miss Minnie
Peterson The event took place on
Wednesday evening April 18th at the
home Of Rev. Lemer, pastor of the
Lutheran church who performed the
ceremony. The affair which was so
quietly planned was surprise to
his friends. nevertheless it was sur.
missed that it would happen some time
Fin the near future. The couple ar
rived home Thursday and are receiv-
ing the congratulations Of their many
friends. Frank, who has always re-
sided in this locality. likewise the
bride, who is the daughter of Mrs.
John Peterson two miles north Of
town, both we'll and favorably
known in this locality and have won
the utmost esteem of a large circle of
friends and acquaintences. Frank
owns the fine farm joining on the
north which he has improved most
substantially the past two years and
is making plans for'the erection Of a
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-18
DEATH OF HANS BRcDERsEN
Aged Father Of Peter Brodersen Dies
at Home Of His Son on Last
Saturday, April 18th.

Mrs. Hans Henry Brodersen died at
the home of his son, Mr.. Peter Broder.
ser, just west of DeEis0n. on Saturday
April 14th, at the age of 70 years,
months and days. Mr.. Brodersen
apparently was enjoying the best of
health until two or three days prior
to his death, when he was taken i'll
and suffered a general break down.
The deceased was born at Bobeck,
Germany, and in 1865 was united in
marriage to Miss Johanna Christina
Brix. Three children were born to
this union, two of whom with the
mother. are left to mourn the death
of their father. The family came to
America in 1882, first locating at Og.
den. Iowa, where they resided until
1898, when they moved to Denison, re-
siding here since that time
He leaves to mourn his death his
beloved wife and son, Mr.. Peter Brod-
ersen. of this city, and one daughter,
Mrs. Bertha Meggers, of Terrill Iowa,
and one sister Mrs Anna Clausen. of
Ogden, Iowa.
Funeral services were held on Mon
day afternoon at 4 O'Clock at the Ger
man Lutheran church. Rev. William
Frese the pastor. officiating, after
which the remains were laid to Test in
Oakland cemetery.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-18
COMPLIMENTARY TO vANNEss'
Denison Eastern Skar Hold Meeting
Complimentary to Mr.. and Mrs.
vanNess Friday Evening". 9

The Eastern Star held meeting on
Friday evening at the McKim hall,
complimentary to Prof. and Mrs. W.
c. VanNess, who will leave Denison in
June for Fayette, where Professor Van
Ness will be associated with the col
lege there in the future. They have
been members of the order since COM
ing to Denison and all regret that they
are to move from the city. The occas.
ion was most enjoyable one and one
that will long be remembered. An
excellent program was carried out. An
orchestra made up Of Mr.. and Mrs. D.
e. Voss and Mr.. ]. V. Barborka, play
ed three beautiful selections, which
was followed by reading, Your Flag
and My Flag" by Edna May Simpson.
Mrs. p. J. Klinker rend cred one of her
beautiful whistling solos and by re.
quest gave the reading, THE Matinee
Girl" which was enjoyed by all. Miss
Dorothy Jones sang pretty solo,
which was heartily encored. At the
conclusion OF the program different
members gave short talks. which were
responded to by Prof. and Mrs. w. c.
VanNess.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-18

Clarence Chamberlin was in Oma-
'ha Monday and Tuesday, going down
there for the purpose of enlisting in
the aviation service. He reports that
at present man must be a college
graduate and know all there is to know
in regard to gasoline engines. Before
a man can get into the service he must
spend 4 year training in the ranks and
then if he proves efficient in this he
has chance by promotion to get in
the flying service. Clarence returned
without enlisting. believing that at
some later date the restrictions in this
branch will not be so great
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kiRON ITEMS :
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Eldrige Larson went to Denison on
Wednesday looking after business mat
tiers. While there he visited the court
house and entering into the clerk S
Office called for license. The clerk
looked up and asked if he wanted a
hunting license but Eldrige replied
that he was thru hunting and wanted
marriage license. In our next let
ter a report will be given as to the
use he made of it and all about how.
The Mission Ladies Sewing Circle
will meet Thursday afternoon in the
basement room Ct the church.
Ben and Chas. Petersen and families
OF Boyer. autoed to kiron Sunday and
spent the day at the p. A. Petersen
home
Ed Christensen, of LawtOn. visit
ed relatives in the neighborhood just
north of Kiron over Sunday. =
On Tuesday Of last week. Frank Og-
rem, the energetic young farmer. very
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-18
SOCIAL At CLIMBING HILL,
Miss Nellie Magiri. Teacher, Reports
Good Attendance With Receipts
Amounting to $500.

CHARTER OAK, April 16-(Special
to the Review)-The box social held
at Climbing Hill school near here on
Friday evening was great success
despite the unfavorable condition of
the weather. The proceeds amounted
TO $34.S6, which will go towards a
book case and other fixtures for the
school.
Much credit is due Miss Nellie Ma
girl and pupils for the excellent pro-
gram rendered. this being the second
successful social they have given this
year.
The school room was tastefully dec
GRATED with the school colors of red
and white.
After the program the auction sale
OF the boxes took place, John Mack
acting as auctionecr and Charles
Green clerk. In the ring and pipe
contest the ring was awarded to Miss
Hilda Them as the most popular young
lady and Il. Kruger as the most pop
ular man. .r' 30 49,"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-18
NO sLAckERs IN CRAWFORD
But Three Licenses to Wed Issued
/. In Crawford County During
Past Week.

From all of the largest cities of the
country reports are received that the
Young men are taking out licenses to
wed believing that if CONSUMPTION is
resorted to raise the necessary men to
wage the war they will escape service.
In Chicago as many as LOO licenses
to wed have been issued in single
day since war has been declared on
Germany. Here in Crawford county
it is different. But few young men
intend to hide behind the skirts of a
woman to escape service.
A Review reporter knows of one in.
stance here in Denison where young
couple had intended to be married
this spring but upon the request of
the young man the wet ding has been
indefinitely postponed for he wants a
foot loose should he be called upon to
serve his country.
But three licenses have been issued
during the past week, they being as
follows: April II. Eldred r. Larson
and Marion l.. Benedict; April 13
Henry J. Eggleston and Bess Mcmahon
April IA. Eugene Owens and Margaret
Murphy.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-18
MARRIAGE At cHARATER OAK
Miss Margaret Murphy United In Mar
rage to Mr.. Eugene N. Owens
~ on Tuesday, April 18th. g..

CHARTER OAK, April II, Especial
to the rReView)-At the St. Boniface
church in Charter Oak, April II, oc
Cured the marriage of Miss Margaret
Murphy and Eugene NJ. Owens, Faith
er Anthofer officiating and celebrating
the Nuptial Mass.
The attendants were Miss Henrietta
Murphy, sister Of the bride, and Mr.
Thos. Brown, of Denison 81
The bride on this happy occasion
is the charming daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. P. Murphy. of Soldier town.
ship. She has many young friends
in. Denison having attended school
there last year. E9i MI
The groom was born and raised on
the farm where he and his bride will
make their future home. g.
. His sunny disposition has enabled
him to number his friends by his &C.
quaintences
A four course wedding breakfast
was served by the groom's sister in
the home ct Mr. and Mrs. ]. l. Flaher-
ty, near Charter Oak and very in
formal reception in the afternoon.
The presents were many and costly
showing in some degree the high es.
TEEN in which the young couple are
held. ~.
Mr.. and Mrs. Owens left on the eve
ming train for the west. The friends
of Gene and his bride wish them a
life, OF happiness and prosperity.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-18

Amount Paid Treasurer Of State.
For January, February, March $3lO61.26
Capitol EXtenSit ..... l2lH.2S
State Insane .. " -. 19S4.37
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-18
$3i263.91
Received from treasurer of
state first Airport comment of

auto tax for 1917 10000. 81 3.902 90
Total taxes of 1919 will total sea 1861
Crawford county has received al
ready this year $13,902.0G from the
state, this being it's share of the auto
tax collected thus far this year. This
money will be expended for permanent
roads and bridges in the county.
Below we publish a table showing
the consolidated collections for the
months of January. February and
March of this year as compiled by Mr..
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-18
$631,768.71 IN TAXES THISYEAR
Continued from Page One.)

1872 SoS5O.oo
The state has received total of
$34,263.91 from the county treasurer
lows:
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-04-18

DO you have a back fence? If so, do
you throw things over it? If you do.
will you qrit it? Clean up behind it
now and SOW morning glory seeds.