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The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-13

Referring to the recent senate fill
buster, the New York Herald most per
tinently says Every state that con-
tributed to that array of willful men
has reason to hang its head in shame
but even at that should there be room
iol pity for the state of Allison and
Deliver, which contributes two to the
liet?"
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-13
BUTLER CONCERT

The concert given by Rev. Butler
Friday night at the Parish hall was
magnificent success both in the mat
ter of attendance. enthusiasm and IF
character of the entertainment.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-13

ployed at all times by the Troy laun-
dry and Mr.. Pearls states that he has
always endeavored to maintain the
right personnel in his employees and
only reliable help is employed.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-13

MEM GET ACQUAINTED WITH OUR DANDY LINE
OF SILK SHIRTS. THE SWELL DREssERs ARE
TAKING NoTE-AND ARE FALLING FOR THE
CHOICE NEW NECKWEAR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
COMMUNITY FLAG FUND
is STILL GROWING

The fund for the community flag Is
still growing, not as rapidly as could
be wished, perhaps, but still 1t is COM
ing up a little each day. The list Of
names Of those who contributed on
Monday shows that a number Of the
prominent men Of the city have con-
tributed and that the list of the school
children who are adding their dimes
is growing rapidly. 1t is hoped that
everyone in the city will have a hand
in the purchase Of this flag. The COM
mittee wants it to be in every sense
Of the word a community flag, one
purchased by the people of the city, by
small contributions. 1t would not take
the committee two hours to get the
money Il it went after 1t but the sum
In wanted by voluntary contributions.
No one has been asked to contribute
and the committee does not want to
ask anyone to do so. In other places
lodges and associations are contribut-
ing but that is not the idea in Water
Vile. Money may be left at the Water
VILE office Of the Kennebec Journal,
the Waterville Sentinel Office and the
Erwin clothing store. with r. L. Erwin,
the treasurer Of the committee. The
following are the names Of the new
George West, Philip S
ZONES, A. L. Holmes, j. B. Friel, Has
eaN s. Hall Andrew Wara MAvnr Ora
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

The warmer weather of the past few
days, coupled with the fact that it is
possible to get about the city consid-
erably with an automobile, has brought
out number Of cars and they were
quite frequent on the streets Sunday
and Monday, many new ones being
noted in the lists The question of the
price Of gasolene or the advent. Of
war does not seem to be botherirg the
people who want to ride and the local
dealers report more prospects than
ever before. Those who should know
something about it say that the price
OF gasolene will be under 80 cents per
gallon this summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
CHINA

SOUTH-Mrs. Fred Mosher Of Port
land returned home Sunday after pass
ing a week with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. j. H. Mosher. Mr.. Mosher pass
ed Sunday with them.
Miss Florence CARL left Saturday
for Falmouth where she was called by
the serious illness of her grandmother
Her mother Mrs. w. j. Thompson has
been with her four weeks
Helen Burrill of Fairfield who has
been the guest Of Mrs. H. l.. Fuller for
a few days returned home Friday.
Lila Harrington and Ruby Shewman
entertained "a of their schoolmates at
Miss Farrington's home on Saturday
evening, 1t being a 18th birthday oc-
casion for both. The evening was
very pleasantly passed with games Of
various kinds and music both vocal
and instrumental. Some very nice
presents were received. Refreshments
Of ice cream and fancy cakes were
served
Alice Mosher returned to Unity or
Friday where she teaches.
China grange will hold an all day
meeting Wednesday. April 4. The dir
ner will be under the auspices of tn
men. 1t is hoped that there will be
good attendance as this will be the
last all day meeting for some time
w. 0. Harrington has begun tap
ping trees but owing to so much snow
in the woods It has not run well as
yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
Amusements

Marguerite Clark in THE Fortunes
of Fif' delighted two large audiences
at the City Opera house Monday at
ternoon and evening. Miss Clark was
at her best in this charming picture
and it was one that was thoroughly
enjoyed by every person present. An
episode Of Patria, the serial supreme
was also shown, and it proved to be
fully as exciting and up to the minute
as have all the rest. A fine cartoon
picture completed the program. The
same program will be given Tuesday
Afternoon but there will be no show
on Tuesday evening as the Chamber
of Commerce will have the Opera
house for a booster meeting for the
city-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
Unclaimed Mail Matter

Mems list:-W. w. Abbott, Vincent
Audet, William Baldic, Charles IL
Butler. William Condis, George Dow,
b. Eaton, Elman Esty. Harry $
HAYES. E. ]. Kelley, William Leavitt,
Thomas Lunday, Erwin Robinson
Fred c. Roy. Gedeon Roy, George
Tozier, John Varney, William G.
Eigue.
Wo1ner's list:-Mrs. Fred Beaul:eu,
Miss Pauline Brunette, Mrs. Clifford
w. Cayouete, Miss Angie Chase, Mrs
Hoskin, Mrs. Frank Quinn. Mrs. Alice
Payne Warren, Mrs. A. c. Winslow.
Foreign:-Fr Collet. Allies Quirion
MIcellaneous:-Mis w. Atwood,
FAME H. Newell, Winfield Shaw, Mr..
and Mrs. A. H. Whitney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
Pride I'm the Stores

"Do you have good stores here?"
The guest from another city asks the question always
Any living here to whom the question is put
feels little thrill of pride in answering it.
And the answer is a prompt "yes"
The usually goes beyond the Eyes, specifies par
ticular store in which particular pride is felt.
Fair.
city fortunate in its is city in which good
live For the stores service They adjuncs
every home The merchants cooperators with the
family heads in their tasks of making better homes Of
getting more joy and comfort out of life.
Our stores pride. They to They
PAIL They stand still They bring all
that the of the world our pleasure
comfort for good. They permanent Worlds
And they good advertisers! If they not, then
they would fall short of the standard good
They tell the They keep in touch with people,
They serve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
0A|KL.A And
Recent Real Estate Transfers.
Whatsoever Guild Holds Its
Monthly Meeting - Tuesday
Club Elects Officers-Jackson
Gaylord Is 50 Years Old

There have been several transfers Of
real estate at the upper end of the
town lately. Bert Holmes has purchas-
ed from Clarence |. Davis of Watervile
house on Summer street, and will move
in there some time this month. The
present occupants Of the place, Barzell
and Alton Wood, have, made an eX-
change Of properties with George
Boynton, selling to him their farm Oh
the Sidney Pond road, and taking the
John Bacon house near Water street,
Tito which Alton Wood and family
will soon move, also the house on Sum
naer street now occupied by Henry
Stevens. Barzell Wood will make this
house his future home.
The monthly meeting of the What
soever Guild was held Last evening in
the Vestry of the Baptist church. The
subject was: Chapel Car and Colpor-
tage Work" Special consideration was
given to the work done in this State
by colporters. and the program was in
teresting and instructive to all. The
committee consisted of Misses Helen
8laisdell. Asenath ToZier, Phebe
Brown, Georgia Youngman and Mrs.
-ipi IFS hbHSOIl, WHO StINGu IelTSSH-
ments after the business meeting
The annual meeting and election Of
officers Of the Tuesday Club will be
held this afternoon in the Baptist YES
try. The principal feature of the pro
gram will be the reading by Mrs. Virgil
G. Totman Of her prize story, Father
Rasle's Strong Box" This story is one
of those that received a prize in the
contest open last year to members of
Names Women's clubs and was print
ed in the book called Maine Pioneers
which was compiled from the stories
submitted and published by the Maine
Federation of Womens Clubs. Follow
ing the business meeting. a collection
will he served. Mrs. Theo. Bragg and
the officers of the club are the hostesses
at this meeting.
The Festival Chorus holds it's regu-
lar meeting tonight and the music for
the Old Folks concert to be held April
10 will be given special attention.
Regular meeting of Anon Lodge, l.
0. o. F., occurs Tuesday night.
Mrs. Chas. Ellis and son Edward
Of Dexter are visiting Mrs. Stephen
Ellis.
on Monday, April z, jackson Cay
ford. veteran of the Civil War, cele-
bra ted his SSth birthday at his home on
High street. He was the recipient of
several gifts Of remembrance, among
them q decorated birthday cake from
Mrs. A. B. Gaylord and a fancy box
Of candy from the members of Sarah
Sampson Tent, Daughters Of Veterans
The infant son of William Mullin is
Ill with pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
TAKES WATCH FROM BOY
AND HAILED INTO COURT

Ernest Gaylord was before Judge Mat
thieu in the municipal court Monday aft
ernoon on the charge of larceny, it being
alleged that he had taken a watch from
his roommate, young man by the name
of Louis Brown, from their room at u
Alden street in this city and had sold it
to man in Fairfield. The man pleaded
not guilty and was tried, not being repre-
sented by counsel, and found guilty AMI
sentenced to pay fine of SIS and costs
which he paid and was released. The first
witness for the State was the man Brown
who lost the watch. He testified that he
roomed with Gaylord, that he left the
watch on the bureau near his bed on the
night of March q and that when he wen;
to look for 1t the next morning it was
gone. Asked Gaylord If he knew any,
thing about it and he said he did no..
He also identified the watch which he
said he found in a store in Fairfield. The
second witness was William H. Cakes of
Fairfield. He identified the watch as one
that Gaylord had put up with him as &c
curity for loan of s.. Gaylord had told
a PLAUSIBLE story and he had let him have
the money a week ago Saturday, taking
the watch as security and Gaylord had
promised to pay Monday but he had not
seen him since Charles Whtcomb OF
whitcomb s: Stanhope testified that Cay
ford came into his place Saturday after
noon. March q. and tried to sell hin,
the watch He did not like the appear
ance of the fellow and decided not to buy
Gaylord in his own behalf testified that
he purchased the watch from man
whose name he did not know and who
only worked for the company one day.
He was found guilty and sentenced as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
Buy Real Estate?
Sell Real Estate?

There arc more prospective
home buyers today than there
were yesterday.
More young couples have "come
to an understanding"-and are
on the list of prospective home
buyers.
Other couples, who long ago
made the decision, but who have
mover been able to carry it out,
now find themselves nearer the
goal, and so are, in reality, pros
peotive home buyers.
Families are planning to como to
your city to make it their home.
Some Of them will board for
time; some will rent for q time.
Most Of them are prospective
hsms' buyers.
All Of these people, and many
more not thus specified, are read
srs Of the real estate advertise
n,ents. They are rather more
than mere readsrs--thsy are hope
full Investigators.
If you have a home to sell, you
CAP make advertising "pay," and
psy promptly, right now! Jour-
nal ads reach 10000 Central Maine
readers, tho home makers Of this
prosperous territory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

One of the flags of the city that
attracts great deal of attention is
that on the front of the Central Maine
Power Co. building. Although it is
contrary to the regulations, this flag
is allowed to remain out at night and
it produces very beautiful effect, as
it is directly in front of large string
Of lights on the front of the building,
which light up the stars and stripes
in a way that is of exceptional beauty
and which attracts and holds every
one as they come up or down the
street,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Union Passion Week services will be
held by the churches of the city as, fol-
lows: Wednesday evening at the Uni
versalist church, the speaker being
Rev. /. b. Mower. secretary of the
United Baptist Convention of Maine;
Thursday evening at the Congrega-
tional church. the speaker being Rev.
W. f. Berry one of the secretaries Of
the Christian Civic League of Maine;
Friday evening at the ST Marks
church. the speaker to be announced
later. These meetings are expected
to be largely attended and of great
interest u church people generally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

The regular drill of Co. Fl will be
held at the Arnory Tuesday evening
and Captain Murray extends an invi-
tation to all citizens of the city to be
present and watch the boys at the
work The interest in the company witt.
the close advent OF war is increasing
and it is hoped that the interest will be
shown by the men Of the city getting
ont and watching the drills and doing
their share to get out recruits for
bringing the company up to full war
strength.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

The city is pretty thoroughly COW
cred with placards with requests for
helping the Belgians and the Episco-
pal and the Unitarian churches have
announced that their Sunday morning
collections will be devoted to this pur-
pose. At the Congregational church a
sum of money that had been raised for
the purchase of hymn books is to
be diverted to this purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

The monthly meeting Of the Pastors
Union of Waterville was held at Lii
brary Hall at 10 o'clock Monday
morning. The speaker was Rev.
Frank l.. Phalen, his subject being, a
review of a recent book on the Old
Testament. 1t was a splendid address
ard was greatly enjoyed by the mem
bers who were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

At the ministers meeting held Monday
morning at 10 o'clock at Library hail
Rev. Frank L. Phalen gave review OF
the book entitled THE Old Testament in
the Light Of Today" by William Freder-
lex Babe which was followed by a very
interesting discussion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

The regular monthly business meet
ing of the Watervile Wonan's Assoc
citation was held at their rooms at $50
Monday afternoon at which time plans
for the annual birthday party were
talked over and committees named.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

The regular meeting of the city gov
eminent will be held Tuesday evening
at 7.30 at their rooms in City hall. 1t
is expected that the usual grist of first
of the year petitions and requests will
be heard at this time and = number Of
matters of importance will be taken
up by the boards
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
ADVERTISED III!

TO SELL IT-ADvERTISE IT!
"Maks known" the facts about
that real estate. There are pee-
pie to whom the real estate lads"
in this newspaper are more inter-
estins than the war news. They
will read your lad" II it appeals
to them, IL it describes real estate
that seems to be like that which
they have pictured in their minds
as WHAT THEY WANT, you'll
hear from them. And, in due
course, you'll SELL YOUR REAL
ESTATE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

The marriage intentions of Dcna Boyr-
goin and Miss Mary E. Winthe, both CT
this city; of Frank Rancourt and Cecile
Doyon, both OF this city, and of john
Rerube of lockwood and Ida Butler of
this city, were placed on file at the city
clerks Office Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Dealers in seeds report that their
business was never SO good as at the
present time and that it seems as
though everyone was planning on
planting q garden, from the modest
backyard place to the more preten-
tious gardens of some of the people
who live on the outskirts of the city
1t has been a great year for the sale
OF garden seed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Miss Louise Mathews, who has been
on leave Of absence from her duties
as teacher in the public schools, has
resigned her position as she feels that
her health will not permit of her re-
turning to teach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

A. Meader. DR.. F. c. Thayer. Dean NJ.
Simpson. F. G. Fassett, Jr.. Harold w.
Kimball. Jr., ]. A. Dawson, friend,
Mrs. E. w. Crawford, Earl Crawford,
Mrs. Anna M. Drummond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Rev. Irving +. Mower returned Mon
day from business trip through Wash
ington and Hancock counties in the in
forests of the Baptist Convention of
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

All of the stores in the city were
closed from 10 to 1915 out of respect
to the memory of Fred H. Brown OF
the Emery-Br0wn Company whose
funeral was in progress at that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth ]. Pei
ham was held from the Sacred Heart
church at o'clock Monday morning
and interment was at Pine Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

The Woman's Prayer meeting of the
First Baptist church will be held at 3
o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home
Of Mrs. F. s. Dudley, 16 Highwood
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Miss Celia Toulouse is suffering from
a badly sprained ankle, which she sus-
tanned as result of slipping on the
ice, while returning from church sun
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Miss Hildegarde Drummond. who has
been passing a few days at her home in
this city, left Monday morning on her
return to Simmons College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Miss LYDIA L. Turner went to Bridge
ton Monday. where she will teach dur
ing the spring term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Mrs. Ella w. Farkin one of the teach
ers of the Grove street school, will be
off duty for the remainder Of the year
because of illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Hascall S. Hall, who has been passing
several days at his home in this city. left
Monday afternoon for Boston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

F. A. Nudge of Mattawamleag was in
the city Monday on business for the
Farmers Unions Of Maine, of which he
is the manager
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald Clement and
child, who have been visiting with rela-
tives in this city and Fairfield. returned
to their home in Rockland Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Superintendent Dexter II. SpauldinS
of the Central Maine Power Co. was
in. Augusta Monday on business for
the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Mrs. Wesley Emery and two daugh-
tiers went to Kennebunk Monday to visit
with relatives for q week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

The last meeting of the executive boar
OF the Woman's Club will be held Tues
day afternoon at o'clock at Library
hail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Charles II. Gardiner of Skowhegan
president of the Farmers Union of
Maine. was in the city Monday on bust
ness for the unions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Gerald Glidden of Pittsheld was an
over Sunday guest of friends in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Mrs. E. 7. Godfrey of Bangor is Wis
iting for few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles N. Perkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

W. E. Colby was in Lewiston Mon
day on business for the Texas Oil Co.
of which he is the local manager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

The class meetings Of the Methodist
church will be held at the church at
730 Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Mrs. Alice O'Connor entered the en-
ploy of Miss Carrie Stencil in the mil
linery department of her store Monday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
HINCKLEY

John Totman and daughter Geral-
dine OF Winthrop, Mass, are visiting
-Mr Totman's parents Mr. and Mrs.
". v. Totman-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Captain A. p. Alley Of South Bristol
was a business caller in the city for a
time Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Services will be held at st. Marks
church Tuesday at $50 in the morning
and 7.80 in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

day morning from Bangor. where she
was an over Sunday guest OF relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Mrs. Amanda Gallagher returned Mon
day morning from a visit with relatives
in Pttsfield over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

Roy King of Caribou is visiting with
friends in the city for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03
Newspaper Advertisements
Tell FACTS and INFORMATION

THE Invention Of the Newspaper the most important event in
\ world year 1922 French physician lin I'VE ted
the He had noted that his visits to patients were es
pe welcome when he able bring to them bit OF news or
about of their acquaintance or about happen
ings at Court"
He conceived the idea of which would gather and print this
sort of information comprehensive way making
LY AVAILABLE He believed that the HUMAN N IN
such intelligence would make widely popular enterprise He was
right
secured Cardinal Rcee patent for the publication of
newspaper He called The Paris Gazette 1t the first news
paper in the modern sense Of the term
AND THAT FRENCH PHYSICIAN RENDERED A S SERVICE
TO MANKIND WORTH A MILLION TIMES AS MUCH AS THAT
OF THE GREAT RICHELIEU.
Before of the
another the which had populazd this physician
For long time afterwards of STORES circulated in the
We have record of the first merchant who invented store adj
veng but he served the people the world only little less de-
than the old French physician had done For conceived the
truth that NEWS ABOUT THE STORES should also be given wider
circulation than possible through gossip
THE SAME PRINCIPLE UPON WHICH THE NEWSPAPER is
FOUNDED UNDERLIES STORE ADVERTISING It makes avail
the information which, the old
circulated uncertainty and in limited from to another
Nowadays the Journal would not be complete
unless carried STORE NEWS quite fully other sorts of