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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
LITCHFIELD

At the Steventown schoolhonse Saturday
evening. Oct. n. will be held an entertain
ment followed by box supper the pro-
ceeds of which will be given to the Rcd
Cross Association
Mrs. Lizzie Bishop is working in Gard
liner.
Mrs Eta Gowell and Mrs Emma Bow
ley were in Halowell on business Friday
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Munro of Gardiner.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Dodge. Eugene Pur-
inton, John Purinton Mrs. Z. e. Bowley.
Harold Weston. OF Litchfeld Mr. and Mrs
Herbert Dodge of Newburyport. Mass. were
callers at Mrs Mary Jewett's Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Belyea, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wellington Belyea and daughter, MurieI. at
tended the meetings in Lewiston Sunday. led
by Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Whittcmore of Old
Orchard
William Newell went to Augusta Sunday.
Bert Allard OF Richmond was in town on
business Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall of Lowell. Mass. are
the guests OF Almon Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Small. Miss Arv,l1s
Edgecomb, Glendon Gates Of Boston. Mas
ter Edward Weston, Mrs. Emma Bowley and
daughter Ruth, Miss Ezalee Hall and Miss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
AMBULANCE SECTION
FROM TENNIS MEN

The first ambulance section of those
being raised by the United States Ma
uohal Lawn Tennis Association has lust
peeh ENLISTED and the second is now being
recruited. These men have been ordered
to report a I Allentown. Pa the mobiIiza-
ton camp for the United States Army
Ambulance Service, of which the tennis
sections are part. There the men re-
ceive their training before being ordered
to duty They are quartered in the build
lngs of the fair ground and are well
equipped.
An ambulance section now includes IS
men and applications for the second are
belns received by Paul B. Williams. 81
Broad Street, New York City More than
half the necessary number are now on
file so it is probable that the quota will
be reached before Nov. l. Men desiring
to join should send their applca tons
promptly to the above address
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
few FOLKS HAVE
CRAY HAIR now
Druggist Says Ladies Are Using
Recipe Of Sage Tea and
Sulphur

Hair that loses its color and lustre,
or when it fades, turns gray dull and
1ifeless, is caused by lack OF sulphur
1r the hair Our grandmother made
up a mixture Of Sage Tea and Sulphur
t. keep her locks dark and beautiful
and thousands Of women and men who
value that even color, that beautiful
dark shade of hair which is so at
trsctive, use only this old time recipe.
Nowadays we get this famous mix.
ture improved by the addition Of other
ingredients by asking at any drug store
fog a bottle Of 'SWyetf's Sage and Sui
phur Compound" which darkens the
hair so naturally, SO evenly, that no.
Ecdy can possibly tell it has been apt
i.d You just dampen a sponge or
sgft brush with II and draw this
through your hair. taking one small
strand At a time. By morning the gray
hair disappears, but what delights the
ladies with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
compound is that, besides beautifully
Gerkenirg the bair after A few appli
cations, IL also brings back the gloss
nd lustrc and gives II an appearance
If abundance.
Wycth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound Is delightful toilet requisite
N impart color and youthful appear
snre 10 the hair. II ~ not intended for
the 'rI" mitigat On or prevention Of
disease
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
EVEN CROSS, SICK
CHILDREN Love
SYRUP OF FIGS
If feverish. bilious. cOnstipated,
give fruit laxative
at once.

Don't sold your fretful. peevlsh
child 81" Il tongue is coated. this is
sure sign its llttlc stomach. liver and
bowels arc ClogEed with sour waste
When liNtleSs. pale. fevcriSh. fun Of
,"lf. 't'h bad throat sore. doesn't
cat. sleep or act naturally has stom-
urh ache. Indigestion, diarrhoea give a
spoonful Of California Syrup of
Figs" and in few hours all the foul
waste. and sour bile and fermcnting
Good passes nut or tho bowels and YOU
have wcIl and playful child again.
children love this harmless fruit lax
a've." aud mothers can rest easy after
wing n because II never fails to
make their nt'le "insldes" clean and
sweet
Keep II handy. Mother. A little given
tc dan saves a sick child tomorrow, but
Ect the genuine. Ask your druggist for
bottle nf California Syrup OF Figs"
= Ftch has directions for babies
'Nildr"u u all ages and for grown ups
PlaInl> ou the hottie Remember there
o." Cnurtcrfcits sold here. So surely
y ok aud SEQ that yours is made by tho
California Fig Syrup Company" Hand
hack " On contempt any other fig
syrup Ndv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
PITTSF|ELD
Meeting Home Economics Club
X. of P. Lodge Buys Liber-
ty Bond

The Pittsfield Entertainment Course
will open Thursday evening. Nov. I,
with tho OnCawas in a Japa nese en-
tertainment. The net profits of this
years course will! be given the Pitts
field Chapter of the Red Cross.
Mrs. Hollis n. Stitham left Monday
for few days visit in Bangor
Lancey @. Milliken, who was called
10 St. stephen. n. B., last week by
the illness of Mrs. Miliken, has re-
turned home.
W G. Humphrey have returned from.
Il successful hunting trip to Ellots-
Vile
A meeting of the Pttsfield Home
Economies Club was held Tuesday af-
ternoon with Mrs. Harry Condor,
Nichols street. The subject Of the
meeting was Grains, Flour, Yeast and
Bread" Papers and articles We're CIV
er by Mrs Sanborn, Mrs Blanchard
and Mrs. Mayo, followed by discus
sion
DR. z. a. Porter as a Four minute
ran, spoke at the Biiou theatre Tues
day evening on line Liberty Loan.
f. r. Bottomley, who has been pass
ing a few days here. has returned to
South Glastonbury, Ct, TO join Mrs.
Bottomley. who was called there by
the death Of her father.
A. ]. Davis. who has been warden
at the state prison at Howard. R. L.,
for number of years, has resigned his
p0SjtioD and iS moving his family ~
his farm on the Newport road, hop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24

only asked a few questions and
couldn't tell who first came but
thought it was Mr. Horne.
Mr.. Tinkham was then called and
sworn by his attorney, Bernard Gibbs.
He told of his career as business man
having formerly been engaged in the
grocery business in Arson and later
entered the employ of the American
Express Co. by whom he is still en-
ployed at Madison as an agent. He
told of his slow approach to the Horne
brook and of meeting the car a little
beyond the bridge. He was driving on
the right hand side of the road, he
stated, within a foot and a half of
the railing with space of two feet
between the cars as they met His at
tention was called when he heard the
crash and scream He stopped the
car and went back Immediately and
helped remove the elder Mrs. Oulton,
describing the movements and telling
a graphic story of his work there. He
remained until all the people were TAX
en- out of the water. He heard Horne
ask men on bridge to come to his as
sistance. Many business men in Madi-
son testified that Tinkham was not
drinking man and that they had never
seen him under influence of liquor and
it was also maintained that he was
careful driver. j. Bert Smell riding
on the seat with Tinkham, told of con-
ditions as he knew them to be; knew
that another member of the party
helped but only because he recognized
his voice.
Tie medical examiner did not make
any statement at the close of the hear
ing but will forward his report to
County Attorney Anderson WHO win
then take up the case as he deems it
advisable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24

ing the change Of location will be
beneficial to his health.
The Somerset Lodge, X. of P, has
voted to buy 800 liberty bond,
Miss Achsa NJ. Bean of Detroit, NJ
c. l., II, has entered upon a course
at the L. of NJ
Mrs Harry H. Nutter left Monday
for a two-wceks visit with friends in
Boston and New York
Miss Prestina Hersey has returned
to East Rochester, n. Y. where she
is making an extended visit with her
sister, Mrs. Rose Hayes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
HUNTING NOTES

Gunners report more black ducks
in Merrymeeting Bay the last three
days of last week than there had
been for two weeks. When the
weather is bad at the mouth of the
kennebec river. the birds hover about
the bay. There has been a general
scarcity of teal and bluebills reported
this season. Late for teal. but the
bluebills may come this week
Harry Lincoln of Corinna. while
standing in his barn door saw three
deer, doe and two fawns, close at
hand Saturday morning. and procuring
his rifle, shot the doe.
Sixty-one deer We're received at the
Bangor inspection station on Monday.
making total to date of 316 deer and
bears, against 223 deer and IL bears
at the same date last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
YOU DON'T NEED
HEALTH INSURANCE

n you will take just little care and
SO keep we'll all the time. The best way
t5'kecp well is by proper diet, sufficient
rest. enough exercise, and above all
things by keeping the bowels regular.
Ii you are unioytuuatc enough to be
sufeun gfromsiekheadaches ,d,sordered
liver, dyspepsia. or constipation, you
can get quick relief by change OF diet.
W reforming your habit OF hasty eating.
" regulating the amount OF rest or
exercise, and by depending on the True
Il. F." Atwood 5 Medicine to relieve
Nouoi other disturbing symptoms. You
can insure your health against sicknessa at
little expense by systematic use OF this old
and reliable household remedy. Large
bottle small dose. tany
dealers. Sample free for the asking.
ILL" MEpIcINECo., Portland, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24

Dora Weston were callcr- 81 Nh tuI NJ
Ralph Brann Monday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Wotcn ~ Gara ~
were the weekend guests ~ Mr. anN SGD
". c. Bowley.
Mrs. Frank o. Berry and son. >ors w.
have been visiting frtcnG- and relative 70
New Hampshire and Ma--a,hu-eu. rc'.fr.
ed home Monday
Herbert Bassctt lost valuable bore % p
week with the collie
Mr. and Mrs. Hall OF Lowell. MAJ. a0'
Aimon stevens we're the guests ~ Mr. an!
Mrs Alonzo Gowell Saturday.
Joseph r. stevens. who has ho"r rt'
ing friends and relatives in New Hsmrsar'
and Boston, arrived home Monday
Mrs. Emma Bowley was caller ~ W
and Mrs Edward Spears on the Indiana
road Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
Girl Shot by Brother

Nora Perry, aged - daughter of d. b.
Perry of East Hebron, was taken to the
Central Maine General Hospital at Lewis
ton Monday in a serious condition from
a bullet wound in her back. just below
the shoulder blade. Her brother was
handling rife, supposed to be unloaded,
when the trigger caught in his coat and
it was discharged. An operation was per-
formed at the hospital this afternoon and
a part of the bullet removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
n.,r;no Severance Death Case

A, !, medical examiners hearing called
hv DR. w. :. Stinchdeid the examiner
called In the case OF the death or Mrs
clarence Severance, formerly Miss Phebe
chase who died as the result of an auto
,,ohile accident here sunday night, con-
sic,,r. stories were told as to the real
c.use of the tragedy. In the absence OF
County Attorney Anderson IN another
county on a hunting trip, Judge Fred
r. Lawrence appeared for the State with,
Attorney Bernard Gibbs of Madison APP
peariny for $ Elphere Tinkham OF Mad
ison, Who met the automobile owned and
|-iven by George Oulton and in which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
1st ME HEAVIES
GOOD BOND BUYERS

Camp Bartlett, Westfeld. Oct. 23.-Caut
Hinckley of the LIST Maine Heavy Arii-
lery, who has charge Of the drive for tie
sale of Liberty Bonds, with his brother
officers Of the Depot Brigade. Vent At
the work Monday morning with the in
tention of passing the $4,000 mark. and
they were successful, more than tina.
amount being subscribed, with several
units TO hear from
Subscriptions at this camp now AVERAGE
$50 per man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24

You Needn't keep on feeling d.
tressed after eating, nor belching NOR -
pericncing nausea between meals HOOD
Sarsa parilla cures dyspepsia-it strcug'
ems the stomach and other digestive o
gans for the proper performance "f Their
functions Take Hood ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24
THE KENNEBEC JOURNAL
RED CROSS SERVICE

PREDATORY NOTE-On May g. 1917 the Kennebec Joarnd
Iopoqe Supplement- zyoHy explanation OF se
orqaaaon personnel and act1es Of National Red
The Supplement- divided Paragraphs numbered from
I to 5o4 inclusive.
the issue Of Nay 3 the Journal instituted RED Cross Ser
ahcA ,N be published from time to time letters and f"eMas
from official sources The the Paragraph numbers
commencing aath sos.
of Supplement- clippings erapbook
all greatly their utility officials and octs aorkrs !" Red
Cross Chapters Branches and zlarHtarteS.)
a
Nio7'
wit the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24

Factory. output two hundred thousand
cain Largest seiiEe brand of l0c. Cigars
n tie world Factory. Manchester n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24

The annual meeting of Augusta. Me
Chapter American Red Cross, in &C
cordance with the new bylaws vii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-24

take place this Wednesday afternoon,
Oct. "A, at three O'Clock at Red Cross
headquarters, Room 205, postoffice
building.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-10-19
First Naval Losses Occur
] On United States Destroyer

ASE1NGTON October
!"
- result of conflict
reported
Alabama ex.
f.
Krau, Toledo Ohio City
William Seimer Minnesota
destroyer engaged in patrol duty suddenly by
The explosion following the the enemys
and wounded
and assumed by the naval that the uboat escaped The
damaged These all the details Admiral Sims has forwarded
The of the
no known.
horse
10 gunfre rom wa
unhiabc.
American
merchantmen with
officer at German
while
including hiers a the
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-10-19
GUARDSMEN HELPED
SLAUGHTER BLACKS
Testimony Shows Illinois Militia
Joined In East st. Louis
0utrages Wantonly j.,

EAST ST. LOUIS, October 49, As
sociated Press)--That soldiers of the
illinois National Guard on duty here
to preserve order and preyent anti
negro rioting during the raee riots of
last May themselves took part in the
anttnegro demonstrations and wanton.
ly shot down negroes in the city streets
was testified to in the special investiga
ton Of the riots and the conduct of the
guardsmen now.being held.
The investigation was ordered by
congress and the testimony is being
heard by special congressional com
mittee. The riots began, II was testi.
fed, through the i'll feeling that had
been stirred up among the members of
the local unions against the negroes,
who had been neimported as laborers.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-10-19
EFFORTS TOH|NDER
LOAN ARE failure
Biggest Dayoi Campaign Is An
swer To Efforts Of Pro-Ger- {
mans To Stop Sales

"a sfT & 4 i. i.
WASHINGTON, October l9--( (Asso.
ciated Press How abortivc has been
the pro.German attempt to prejudice
the Liberty Loan in the eyes of Amer.
lean investors was amply demonstrated
yesterday when subscriptions ava.
lanched in, sending the total far over
the two billion mark and well on to-
wards the minimum for the loan. T.,
The subscriptions reported from the
eleven federal banking reserve dis
tricts, as announced at the treasury de-
Partment, 'totalled yesterday nearly a
billion dollars in themselves, or $685.
l74,650. '''.' f., r.. '-.'
Yesterday it was stated that thu
treasury department had resolved to
take action against the anti-Americans
who have been carrying on campaign
to discredit the government bond issue
and last night it was announced that
action against the pro-Germans had
been instituted, the results from which
will shortly be apparent.
The allegations made by Col. Herbert
NJ. Lord of the war department, that
a systematic, nationwide campaign was
being carried on by those anxious to
see the bond issue failure, were Off
cially confirmed at the treasury depart,
ment yesterday. Officials of that de-
partment state that they are in pos
session of evidence that the enemy con
spiracy had been well organized and
has been in full swing for the past
fortnight. Those who have been taking
part will be run down and punished If
the treason can be fastened on to
them. '.-....
. A unique feature of the Liberty Loan
campaign to be inaugurated here will
be the exhibition of German subma
rine, captured by the British, which
has just arrived knocked dOwn-at
this port in the hold of q steamer The
submersible will be placed in Central
Park. So
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-10-19
Farmers and Wholesalers Are
Closer Together and Consum-
er win Receive Benefit Of
Larger Crops Produced and
Marketed
RETAILERS MUST HEED
OR FORCED TO YIELD
Downward Tendency In Meat
Costs Noted Because Of Larg-
er Supply Of Cattle Feed;
Sugar Short For Lack Of
Transportation \

W/ASHINGTON, October l9
w (Associated Press)
Lower prices for the ultimate
consumer in the matter Of food
stuffs is in sight according to a
statement issued last night by
Food Administrators Hoover, who
accompanied his announcement
with thinly veiled warning to
retailers to follow promptly what
ever price reductions are allowed
by the wholesalers in food prod
ucts. .a"t. -.". ~. s
"As result of the cooperation
which IS now being developed
between the farmers and the
Wholesale handlers OF food prod
ucts the mgk cost 81 food should
decline in the immediate future"
says Mr.. Hoover. ss" a't ~
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-10-19
PEoNAGE IS CHARGED

vIJIMA, Peru, October lS-(Associa
ted Press The Peruvian government
has ordered an investigation into com
plants which have been presented
through official channels that Peru,
vians are being held as slaves and
forced to labor in the great rubber
forests in Brazil.
The petition alleges that thousands
of natives of Peru, including the an
cient tribe of Aztecs, have been liter,
ally taken into bondage by Brazilian
and German interests and transported
far up country to work in the rubber
forests.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-10-19
BOY PRISONER is HOME #.%*
FROM GERMANY; SAFE

PORT, October Is - (Assosiated
Press)-- An arriving vessel today
brought little l3-year,old Lucien Bust
ere, The son of Missouri farmer, who
has been held prisoner in German
intern camp for the past three years.
The youngster tells story of the
kindly treatment of French children
by their German guards, but says that
lack Of food is causing much suffering
among the prisoners. Lucien was visit,
ing in Lillei Belgium, when the war
broke out, and through the instrument
ality Of the Red Cross has just been
released. ...
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-10-19
Loan Must Be
Answer Given
To DeriSiOn
British Chief Justice Tells
What Liberty Bonds
Must Show

NEW YORK October lo-(Asso-
ciated Press) )--.'Your Liberty Loan
must be your answer TO Germany's
dorision Of your loyalty" were the
words in which Chief Justice Read
ing Of England summed up the ne
cessity not Of raising the amount Of
the Liberty Loan Bond issue but Of
subsc ribing TO the maximum amount
that has been asked by the Treasury
department and the Liberty Loan
COMMITTEES when speaking ON behalf
Of the loanfat rally that was held
here last night.
. Chief Justice Reading spoke with
feeling and stirred his audience
deeply in the course Of his speech
on several occasions but the strong
est point which he made was when
he said: .ts &t
1.-THE entry Of you Americans into
this great war has placed the seal
Of Righteousness upon our side Of the
conflict that is today being waged
upon undesirable autocracy by de-
niocra1y. You have been derided
and termed insincere and half
hearted by Germany. Your subscrip-
tions to this great loan must be your
answer to Germany's derision Of
your loyalty It must be an answer
that sweeps across the billows Of
the Atlantic, loud and strong and
shall reach the ears Of the German
people and the Kaiserbund.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-10-19
.INSULAR CONGRESS
SESSION IS OPENED

MANILA, October ol8--( Associated
Pressy--At the opening session of the
insular congress today, that body took
occasion to affirm it's adherence to the
United States in its war policies, and
Representative Govgen urged that food
legislation be Immediately considered
by the congress.
Postponement of any changes con,
templated in the tariff schedule was
also urged owing TO the changes
brought about by the entry Of the
United States ipto the war against the
Central Powers. The reduction Of the
intrinsic value of the silver coinage,
the cost of the metal having risen
phenomenally recently. was debated,
and a'solutiOn proposed by the issuance
of bills of the value of a pesso. The
creation of u mint was also advocated.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-10-19
TELLS OF
PLOT TO KILL MEN
Entire Party of Twenty Were To
Be Murdered and Identity
Taken; Saved BY English and
Detained In India For Safety

HICAGO October I9 (Associated Press George Boehm,
~ Of the defendants being tried here OF the
neutrality laws planned murder Doctor Cook the Arctic explorer
and then Cooks place and in India passing him
self off the explorer according the testimony brought be-
fore Judge Lands yesterday @t Esl Et.=~
The murder plans included the killing OF the entire Cook party
oftweny people each murdered mans place to be taken by er
consaor This party under the gise OF exploring expe
don then travel through Northern India melting the
lives revolt against the British If the revolution brought
about all the British officials have been and
The seized by the Indian rebels who carry the in
southern India until the whole country had been
wrested from The British %s
3SS BRITISH SAVED COOK
Captain Cook and his saved from death through the
prompt actions OF the British authorities who learned OF the plot
and refused give Cook permission the Hmaaya
Cook placed semdeention by the British for his safe
ty, and was finally of India. r - SE
The murder plans testified yesterday by Sukunar
terri Hindu priest who stated that he had taken the
confidence OF the eonPators after they had reached Manila De-
tails OF the plan murder Doctor Cook and sailors
were outlined to him. he said, by George Boehn
r' ~ .I.,. PLENTY OF MURDERS
Poehn told that he had hoped to be able kill Doctor
ayas said the witness e planned be Doctor Cook himself
and lead another kind Of exploring party and he aged
when the plan to kill Cook could not be carried
'Boehm planned to go through India stir up a revolution
and kdnap kill all British officials who attempted interfere
with his plans" E..'...,. .&. H.. -. .as q
Being tried with Boehm and charged being implicated with
m the anti British murder conspiracy Albert Wehde
rested Honolulu and Gustav aconsen and Heramba agpta