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ALASKAN SAYS NO CHANCE OF
 AERIAL MAIL

SEATTLE.-From the batteGc,ds of Europe where he iS studying avia- ton in preparation for entrance into aerial warfare, Kenneth Marr, vetcr- an Alaskan and well known in Seat tie sounds a word against the pro posed air-mail route between Nome and Seward.
 "It can not be done" writes Maw to T. NJ. Cloves, a Seattle friend. and l say that after having tested and operated some of the most c1,- cient flying machines in the world to- day"
 Mar's objection against the much discussed aerial route for Alaska is u agreement with W. E. Boemg's opm. ion on the proposition. Boeiug is one of Seattles most experienced flying men and always has maintained that the plan is impractical,
 Il am at present operating az Ayion de Chasse machine, one of toc swjftest aud strongest aircraft known" writes Marr. Il have seen maryels of air craft construction But as yet | have failed to drd one that could last for single minute in an Alaskan storm.
 "Supposing the mail carrier should. have engine trouble where would he land? There Is no safe or protected lending in some portions of the Norta and engine trouble, in my opinion would mean certain death"
 Mar tells in his letter of having met Capt. Rene Haas, who took a number of Alaska dogs to Europe for operations in the muutaiuS. Hass teams were collected by A. A Scotty Allen aud included a number bred specially from members of the famous Aren-Darling racing team that cap tured places in the Alaska sweep stakes. Marr's letter tells of effective work being done by the dogs in the Hnow-coyered regious.-l lTmesO
The Seward gateway., 1917-01-25
FOR SALE

The Town Of Seward offers for sale Lot IS in Block II, and the building thereon for the sum of $LOOO.OO. The size of said building is 24 x 80 feet, and has a furnace for heating.
 Terms of sale l-3 down, Is in six months and balance in one year. 6 per cent interest on all deferred pay mcuts. For further particulars see,
 O. T. POEHLMANN, f-r5-tf Municipal Clerk,
The Seward gateway., 1917-01-25
WOULD
 SEIZE VAST
 POLAR LAND

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The at tcntion of government officials has been called to a recent suggestion by Rear Admiral Peary, diseoverer of the North Pole, that the United States should send an expedition into the Antarctic for the purpose of ac- Quiring large areas of unchartcd lands south of Cape Horn. It is un- derstood several departments of the government are giving the suggestion their earnest consideration.
 Send the Roosevelt II. to the Ant arctic" Peary said, "and those thou sands of miles of frozen waste may bring forth untold wealth"
 The famous explorer said he would not attempt the expedition himself, but he recommended that Captain Bartlett, his lieutenant on the history. making dash into the Arctic, be plac- ed in command of the governments polar exploration ship for charting and seizing in the name of the Unit
The Seward gateway., 1917-01-25
NOTICE

Plans are being considered to com bine the Post Publishing company with the Gateway Publishing com pany and to expedite the same all persons holding claims against the Post Publishing company are request ed to present the same same on or before January 27th, 1917, at the of ice of l.. " Ray, Esquire.
 POST PUBLISHING co.
The Seward gateway., 1917-01-25
CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sundays: Commumyn Mass a! S:SO a. m.
 NIass and Sermon at 10:S0 a. m. Sunday school after Glass.
 Rosary. Instruction and Benediction gt 7.&O D. m.
 Weekdays, Daily Mass at 7:SO a m.
 Daily Mass, 7:SO a. m. In hospital chapel
The Seward gateway., 1917-01-25

Flashlights and Batteries. B own G Hawkins, Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1917-01-25
PUBLICATION or NOnICE TO
 CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given by the un- dcrs.gaea, ALTAMON KNIGHT, ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE or C. M. JOHNSON, De ceased, that he has been appointed by the Probate Court Of Kenai Precinct for the Territory of Alaska, as ad- mmtsuator Of the said estate, and notice is hereby given to the creditors of, and all persons holding claims acaius, said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers within six months after date of the first publication of this notice, to the saii administrator at his residence in the town of Hope, Alaska, which said residence of said administrator shall be the place for the transaction of all business regarding the probate of the above estate.
 Date Of first publication, December 20, 1916.
 Date Of last publication January IT, 1917.
 Dated, this 10th day, of Dec, A. D., 1916.
 ALTAMON KNIGHT,
 Administrator,
The Seward gateway., 1917-01-25

Long distance telegnone booth st The Branch
The Seward gateway., 1917-01-25

cd States the vast stretches of mo- mans land under the south polar ice cap.
The Seward gateway., 1917-01-25

IN TIE PROBATE COURT FOR RENAL PRECINCT. THIRD DI- VISION. TERRITORY OF ALAS kA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14
ATHENS

The members of Athens Grange held
an interesting meeting last Saturday
afternoon. the young people being as
signed to the chairs. In the absence
OF Wallace Jones who was named as
master for the occasion, Horace Elliot.
the. regular master presided. Della
wing acted as lecturer and Winnie
Jones as secretary. Miss Hinton was
the steward, Miss Ruth Hunt was ladv
assistant steward, Bonnie Misner was
assistant steward and Miss Hall was
the chaplain. Next Saturday afternoon
there will be special meeting of the
Grange at which will occur the an
nual Children's afternoon. The affair
Will last from l o'clock to a o'clock and
refreshments will be served.
Mrs. Charles w. Tarbell of Skowhe-
gan has been spending several DAYS in
town during the absence of her hus-
band who is taking an extensive wes-
tern trip.
DR.. Taylor has established himself
in town for the practice of his pro-
fession
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W|NSLOW

The women Of the Congregational
society will hold their annual June
meeting Thursday afternoon. June 10,
at the Congregational church parlors.
An interesting program will be given
and refreshments served.
The meeting Of the relief organiza-
ton will be held this afternoon from
2 to 4.30 at the Congregational church
parlors.
Miss Rhoda Dean, student the
past year at Smith College, Northamp-
ton. Mass, arrived Wednesday to pass
the vacation at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Dean.
The Thistle club will held it's meet
ing this Thursday evening at the
Taconnet Club house.
The graduation of the ninth grade
grammar school will be held Friday
evening at the Congregational church.
The address will be given by Francis
II. Bate. cas-
Mr. and Mrs. Merton Hodges of
Winthrop were recent guests of rela-
tives in town.
George Totman and family and Miss
Marion Totman will today attend the
high school graduation at Richmond,
Miss Blanch, da lighter of Mr. and Mrs.
George Totman, being one of the grad
yates.
The special business meeting Of the
Christian Endeavor society appointed
the following delegates, Misses Ethel
Howard, Victoria Weeks, Helen Pat
terson and Mildred Smiley, to attend
the convention Of the kennebec County
Christian Endeavor Union to be held
June % at the Augusta Free Baptist
church.
Word has been received that Mrs.
David Jack Of Derry. n. H., formerly
of this town, who was operated on a
number of months ago, still continues
poorly.
A demonstration on canning. cold
pack method. was given Tuesday
morning at the grammar school build
ing by the domestic science teacher.
Miss Inez Philbreok, assisted by Mrs.
e. E. Hooper. The girls of Grades
VII. VIII, TX and the high school
were present. Mrs Hooper introduce
ed the subject, then a demonstration
OF Strawberries and spinach followed,
The oil stove used was loaned bv
FRANK Choate, successor to Proctor &
Rowie
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Mrs. F. A. Squire

Mrs. Flora A. May Squire passed
away some time during Tuesday night
at her home on Middle street She
had been in her usual health and at
tended the Baccalaureate service at the
Opera house Sunday night. Her body
was discovered shortly after noon, dis
covery being occasioned from the fact
that the household of Mrs. Annie F.
Fish, who occupies the first floor Of
her homestead, had not seen or heard
her during the day. A niece. Mrs.
George Soule, who lived across the
way. was the first to open the door of
her sleeping room. She appeared to
have passed away without a struggle.
She passed quite a portion of the eve
ming previous to her demise in the
Fish apartment and Mrs. Fish con-
versed with her about 9 o'clock in the
evening. Her age was about "a years.
Funeral ceremonies will be announced
later.
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PROBATE NOTICE.

At a Probate Court held at Augusta.
within and for the County of Kennebec,
on the slst day Of May in the year Of o.hr
Lord nineteen hundred and seventeen, ~
adjournment from day to day from the
twenty eighth day Of said May.
James W. Trask. guardian Of Eva y.
Brown and Florence H. Brown Of Halo
well In said County. having presented HE
petition for license to sell certain real
estate OF said minors. described a. fol-
lows. viz: Two certain lots or parcels of
land with the buildings thereon. situate
in said Farmingdale, being the same de-
scribed in deed Of warranty OF Alice 4.
Sawyer to Hattie II. Brown. dated May
s. 1913. recorded in Kennebec Registry.
Book 500. Page 363. to which deed refer
ence is made For q more complete descripi-
ton; subject to and together with the
rights therein mentioned.
1t is ORDERED that notice thereof be
given to all persons interested, by caus-
ing a copy Of this order to be published
three weeks successfully in the Kenne-
pec Journal printed at Augusta. In saM
County, that they may appear at n Court
OF Probate. to be held at said Augusta
on the 25th day OF June next, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon and be heard
thereon, and object II they see cause.
HAROLD f. COOK,
Judge Of Probate.
true copy.
Attest: K. w. LEIGHTON, Register
iuneI thurs 81
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clarence Walker Of the Walker
Smltn Clothing Co. was in town for q
Snort time Tuesday calling at the local
store Of the firm.
"r. ana Mrs. Edward Monroe who
nave been located in Haverhill for
sometlme have departed following q
WISH with Mrs. Monroe's sisters. Mrs.
Emma Lawrence and Mrs. Nettie
Akeley.
Through the generosity of Mrs. w
a. u. Estes. the Skowhegan Public
Library has received four unusually
handsome bound books as a gift. They
relate particularly to the California
exposition and are THE Galleries of
the exposition" and THE Art of the
Exposition" both by Eugene Neuhaus;
Inc Architecture and Handsome
hardening Of the Exposition" by
Louis Christian Mullgaret and THE
sculpture and Mural Decorations Of the
Exposition" by A. Sterling Calder.
Inere will be Renewal Of the Bap-
tismal Vows Sunday at o'clock at St.
Marys Church and the Coi1secration of
the Blessed Virgin.
The entertainment committee have
practically completed their arrange
ments FOR the annual Merchants Day
winch occurs the 21st. The LIST Regi-
ment Band will be an important feat
ure OF the entertainment and will rem
der music from the Russell st. band
stand at IL O'Clock in the forenoon.
the Sunshine Society met Thursday
at the Municipal buildings. Plans were
furthered for the County Session to be
held In Grand Army hall the goth.
The somerset Dairymen's Progress
sive League will hold a meeting next
Saturday afternoon in the Municipal
building.
in response to the fire alarm of the
busiest section of the town blown about
Z p. NJ. Tuesday a good sized crowd
gathered near the railroad station. 1t
was however later discovered that the
alarm had simply been blown to bring
the people together in order that they
might listen to appeals from Attorneys
George w. Cover and e. F. Merrill for
the purchase Of Liberty Bonds. Both
gentlemen were given close attention.
Tuesday the Boy Scouts canvassed the
town to secure buyers for the Bond
and were successful in selling eight or
nine.
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PROBATE NOTICE.

At Probate Court held at Augusta.
within and for the County OF Kennebec,
on the sixth day Of June in the year or
our Lord nineteen hundred and sevep.
from the twenty eighth day OF May.
Henry A. Wood and Fred w. Files, guar
dams of Harvey A. Allen and Charles D..
and Stanley f. Allen respectively of Gar
their petition for license to sell certain
real estate Of said minors, described d.
follows. viz: Situated In Gardiner ana
described as follows, viz At the corner
OF Water and Walnut Streets. and ex-
tending Easterly on said Walnut street
TO land of Fannie J. Cannon, thence
Northerly on the Westerly line OF SAID
Gammon's land about eight rods TO land
of George A. Oliver; thence Easterly ana
southerly by said divers land 10 SAID
Water Street: and thence Southerly by
said Water Street about four rods 20
point of beginning. Being the samo
premises conveyed TO s. Augustus Allen
by Edwin A.. Richardson by deed dated
Kcnnebec Registry OF Deeds. Book 4of
Page $40, together with the buildings
thereon. The above wards interest b
ing an undivided cne-third and two-thirdf
of above described premises
1t is ORDERED that notice there8
be Fiven to all persons interested. u
causing a copy Of this order to be pub
publ shed three weeks successfully in tt4
Kernebec Journal. printed at August&
IN said County that they may appear -
Augusta on the twenty-afth day OF Jur1
next, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon an
be heard thereon. and object IL they sSb
cause. =
Judge OF Probate.
Attest: K. w. LEIGHTON. Regist.r
june7. thurs,3t
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VASSALBORO

POPE AVENUE-Mr. and Mrs. Ar
thur Pope, Mrs. Robina Weber, Miss
Maude Weber and Mrs. Jessie Clark
were among those from this place to
attend commencement at Oak Grove
Wednesday.
Mrs. Frank Grimes and little daugh-
ter Ernestine from Watcrville were
guests at tea Saturday of Miss Maude
Webber.
Prof. Robert r. Webber, Mrs. Web
her and little daughter Marguerite
from Milo arrived in town Saturday
for an extended visit at Hillcrest.
Prof. Weber has been eminently sue
cessful as principal of Milo High
school for the past two years and hav-
ing been unanimously reelected with
a large advance in salary, will return
for another year.
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kennebec's Rise

Wednesday the waters of the Kennebec
at the dam here had subsidized but triae,
being about seven feet high around noon
time. The opening of the gates Of Moose
head lake did not affect materially the
rise in the waters here after the rain had
subsidized. The River road between here
and Hinckley was overlooked In some
places and near the boom house this side
OF Hinckley the road was fenced because
OF the depth of the water In the highway.
Charles Mitchell an employee of the
Novelty shop had one OF his fingers so
horribly crushed Wednesday that its am
putation had to result DIR. GAIA was
called to the factory and took the in
jured man to his Office, where he per-
formed the surgery.
The June meeting of the Somerset Vet
Grams Association will occur at North
Arson about the sth of June.
F. r. Holden and w. S. Moore of Jack
man were upriver men here on b:siness
Tuesday and Wednesday,
Edward Smiley, the young son of Mr..
and Mrs. d. F. Smiley. who underwent
surgical operation Tuesday, remains
very critically i'll.
It Is expected that ]. Palmer Merrill
has disposed of his boot and shoe BUSH
ness here to Mr.. Wheeler Of Lewiston
although no writing to that effect had
been made yesterday. Mr.. Merrill has
been somewhat out Of health for several
weeks and Is DESTROYS of a change. This
is one of the old established business
houses of the town. 1t was founded by
Robbins & Hoyt, r. II. Merrill. the father
of j. p Merrill having bought Mr.. Rob-
bins interest 50 years ago. Four years
later Frederick Hoyt also sold out to Mr..
Merrill and the firm then became r. II.
Merrill & Son. After the death OF Mr..
Merrill senior, ]. p. Merrill continued the
business. The store has always been To-
Gated upon practically the same lot, al
though the building was burned In 1867.
In the earlier years the firm manufac-
tured their own shoes and had tan
merry back of the A. X. Perkins place or
wesserunsett stream.
There appears to have been a chapter
Of accidents at the home Of Charles Ber-
nv on Middle street. Mr.. Berry being con-
fined to the use Of crutch for several
DAVIS owing to broken bone In his foot.
mr. GAIA was called there yesterday to
set the fractured knee of Mrs. Berry AM
little Pearl Berry is still confined TO the
use OF one crutch as the result OF an &C
cident sustained a long time ago.
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:. A hearing was held before Judge C..
O. Small in Probate court here on
Wednesday relative to cross petitions
for the appointment Of an admins
traitor in the estate of the late George
F. Newell. a former trial justice of An
son.
The regular June meeting of Som
erset Pomona Grange was held at
Fairfield Center Tuesday with Victor
Grange as the host. There was not
large attendance, owing to the in
clemency of the weather but a pro-
gram of great interest was presented.
G.. T. Tibbitts acted as master with n.
T. Choate as overseer Other substt-
tute officers were H. c. Emery. assist
ant steward; Mrs. H. T. Choate, chap
lain; Mrs. H. X. GlaZier, Pomona;
Mrs. c. w. Green, Ceres; and Mrs.
Emelie Emery, lady assistant steward.
During the session it was voted to
have the annual Field day Of Pomona
at the North Arson Camp Ground,
August %, the association invited the
patrons to come there during camp
meeting time: A bountiful dinner was
served at noon and the afternoon ses-
sion opened at 100. The committee
voted favorably upon the application
of Arthur W. Stetson, Maude H. Stet-
son, Everett Otis and Joseph Rack
lift and the applicants were balloted
for, elected to membership, instructed
In the fifth degree and admitted into
membership Mrs. Kate B. Ellis. mas
ter Of Victor Grange. gave the vel
coming address and Mrs. Lizzie Wat
son, chaplain, responded. America was
sung and j. r. Roberts. commission
er of agriculture, spoke at some length
uring the necessity of our farmers
doing all possible to meet successfully
the present conditions that confront
them. The present world conflict was
also mentioned and the great conflicts
which have occurred in our country
to illustrate what it has cost to &C
quire the present high standard of citi-
zenship which it is the duty of the clu-
zens to maintain. There were songs
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VASSALBORO
GETCHELLS cor

GETCHELLS CORNERS. B.
Trites and family from Brockton.
Mass, have moved into the George
Clifford house.
Harold Nash Of Washington is visit
ing his sister Mrs. Ray Goldsmith. also
his brother w. V. Nash for a few days
Mr.. and Mrs. H. b. Lawrence have
recently returned from Boston, where
they purchased an automobile.
The town school closed Friday Nav
Is 1t Is reported that Miss Bradstreet
is going to teach this school again this
year. This is the third year Mis-,
Bradstreet has taught here, which
shows that she must be a fine teacher
and liked by her pupils.
Burnham & Morrill, Co. have MIR.
chased new Erie Steam Engine
which will be installed and the old ono
taken out. This engine is much larger
than the old one.
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Members of the Catholic Choral Sooie-
" closed their seasons meetings Tues
DAY evening in Convent hall with an en-
tertainment and social. The program was
most entertaining with Mrs. w j.
Lashon, Adolph Beaulier and Charles
Beaulier as soloists and Miss Isabel
Dlonne as reader. Several numbers were
sung by the societv accompanied by Miss
hose Lemieux. with Harrison A. Smith as
musical director. During the social which
followed ]. Abbott Kendall with a sew
eral piece orchestra furnished music. and
ice cream and saltines were served.
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SKOWHEGAN wins
FROM CoNY--9 TO S

Skowhegan, Me, June 13.-(SpeciaD.
With a perfect day and good cro"o
the Skowhegan high baseball team won
in their last game Of the season here
Wednesday by defeating Cony high OF
Augusta by 9 to 6 at Fairview park.
Skowhegan had more errors than Cony
but they really played better ball.
The Skowhegans also in winning this
game broke even on their seasons rec
ord having lost five and won five. At
the close Of the eighth inning Philip
Lessor. 4 Junior, was elected Captain
for next year. He has held a good rec
ord on the diamond.
The summary:
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Father e:
Johns,
y~hedielne

contains the exact kind of
n0urishmenf needed by
those who have throat
troubles and are weak and
run down, and this tissue
building food IS easily
taken up by the system.
That is why it is best for
colds and as a tonic in the
Spring:
No weakening stiraulants OF dangerous
drugs.
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by A. w. Stetson, a select reading by
Lila NOVEL;. and Economics in the
Home from Mans Point of View
were considered by A. w. Stetson. The
question, rs Success on the Farm Due
TO the Location of the Farm or the
Farmer?" was discussed by H. T.
Choate. Lou Tozier, C. w. Green, G. T.
flbbetts, s. F. Emerson, Mrs. j. W.
York and n. w. Tozier. A piano solo
was played at the close of the program
by Elizabeth Bartlett. The next meet
ing OF Pomona will be the Goth of June
at Starks. Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Emer-
son were the Skowhegan Patrons of
Husbandry present.
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Lemon Juice
For FreckIes
oirIsI Make bssuty leslon AZ
home for q few esnta Try itl

Squeeze the Juice Of two lemon. int,
Q bottle containing three ounces NJ
orchard white, shake well, and Won
have quarter pint Of the best freck,e
and tan lotion. and complexion beauti-
t,er AT very, very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and anv
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces Of orchard white for a
Few cents. Massage this sweetly fra
grant lotion into Abe face. neck. arms
and hands each day and see how
frcckles and blemishes disappear. and
row clear. soft and white the skin be-
comes Yes, II is harmless.-Adv.
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was prevented from doing my work.
II sent for free sample of Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. 1t gave me relief
so bought more, and l used two cakes
Of Cuticura Soap and two boxes OF Oint:
ment when l was completely healed.
lSignedD Miss Josephine Hovey, Adams
Court, Biddeford, Ne, July 20. 1916:
You may rely on Cuticura 70 care tor
your skin. scalp, hair and hands. Moth
Ing better to clear the skin OF pimples
and blotches, the scalp of dandruh and
the hands of chapping. Besides the
Soap has no superior for all toilet uses.
For Free Trial by Return Mail ad-
dress postcard: "Cuticura, Dept. 4,
Boston," Sold throughout the world.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE. The sub
scriber hereby gives notice that ne mas
heen duly appointed Executor of the VIII
Of Mary f. Lapham. late Of Pittston in
the County Of Kennebec, deceased, and
given bonds as the law directs; All per,
sons having demands against the esta.s
NJ said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement, and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment
Immediately. , n.
E. A. LAPHAM. Pittston; Me
Y,,ue II 1877 lnl4.lnuiS2.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE. The sub
.cTiSers hereby give notice that they
have been duly appointed Executors tors Of Of
the viii Of Frances M Mitchell S.nL., aa.e d 9.
c.s"ed. and given bonds as the law d.
red{s. All persons having demands
against the estats 6 said deceased ,nr a.tt Are
msnt ~ make payment Immediately.
SNuESWyToN MITCHELL. Randolph. Nc
Inn Il i,i7. 5n1A thurs.N