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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28
RICHARD PAYSON
DIES IN NEW YORK

Portland. Me, Feb. 27.-Rchard c. Pay
son. since 1898 treasurer and general man
ager of the Portland Co. died in New
York today following a surgical opera
ton He was connected with number
of business enterprises in the city and
was one of the commissioners under
whom Portland City hall was erected In
1872 He graduated from Bowdoin in the
class of 1895. He is survived by widow
and four children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28
Community Club.

The monthly meeting of the Com
munity Club will be held at the club
house Wednesday. Feb. IS at 7.30 +. Nj.
The membership committee will then
make their report. Hon. A. Nj. Spear
will give talk on the question.
should the United States Sever Their
Relation with Germany, Owing to the
Submarine Campaign" Refreshments
will be served. Every member should
make special effort to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28
ADJUSTMENTS
THE STRAND.
Dorothy Gish in Griffith Fine Arts and
Mr. and Mr.. Sidney in Refined Com
edy and Metro TraveIogue at the
Strand TODAY
THE ST RAN D.

edy and Metro TraveIogue at the
Strand Today.
When Judge Massey of Hillsville,
Carroll county, Va, stood up in court
couple of years ago and said. The
Law knows no fear" he knew that al
most beyond the question of a doubt
he would be shot.
What he did not know was that his
utterances would be repeated around
the world and that his dramatic state
ment would put courage into the
hearts of countless dispensers of JUS
tice wavering on the side of sentiment.
In the famous Allen feud which
stirred the entire nation, Judge Massey
was prominent figure and was one
of those to fall a victim to the I'M
erring aim of feudist's gun.
In McConville's story. "Children Of
the Feud." Judge Lee Cavanagh in
dramatic climax looks straight be-
fore him and in the very words of
Judge Massey says, THE Law knows
no fear'"-AdY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank the neighbors ant
friends for their many kindnesses dur.
ing the illness and death of our moth.
er, and for the beautiful floral trib.
utes. We also wish to thank the EN-.
ployes of Johnson Bros. stitching room
for the beautiful flowers
MR.. AND MRS. j. A. FERGUSON.
MIR. AND MRS. FRANK DYER
MR. AND MRS. PERLEY DYER
CHARLES DYER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28
WOODMAN AGAIN
BANGOR NOMINEE

Bangor, Me-, Feb. o7.-Mayor John
F. Woodman and Alderman George F..
Cameron were candidates in the eau
Gus tonight for the Republican nomi-
nation for the mayoralty. Woodman
wen. 53S to 22i.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28
Washington Has Not Heard
of Warnino Given Gerard

Washington, Feb. 27.-Reports that
former Ambassador Gerard had been
advised in an informal way by high
German official in Berlin not to sail for
the United States in the way he had
planned. caused much surprise among
state department officials who thought
Mr.. Gerard would almost certainly
have forwarded information of that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

When the town clock CThe Uni
versalisD stops and is allowed 70 re-
main so for several days great many
people feel thatthere is something out
of joint and begin to talk recall a
special election in fact anything to get
old reliable in running shape again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

The Young Peoples League of the
Congregational church will hold Sill
yer tea Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Ernest l.. Parshley,
Pleasant street, from to o'clock.
All interested in the building of the
new church are invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28
Special Film Flashes at the Theatres,

The Lancaster theatre in Boston
was opened this week with George
Beban. the Italian actor in His
Sweetheart" the feature shown today
at the Johnson Opera house, proving
we are among the leaders
Pauline Frederick tonight in Lydia
Gilmore at the Coliseum by request
with the popular price-one dime to
all. Tomorrow. Marguerite Clark in
"Wildaower" at the same prices, ten
cents.
Friday and Saturday at the Coli
scum. The Littlest Rebel" and Charlie
Chaplin in Behind the Screen" Watch
for Civilization" March. s, 9. 10. Seats
reserved. Phone 112-M.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

sort If received.
The full details of the former ambas-
sador's plans were communicated to
Berlin through the Spanish ambassa-
dor. No safe conduct could be request
ed because the two countries are not at
war; the ship is q neutral vessel and
the route does not traverse the pro-
hibited zones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Al we'll attended meeting of the Off
cial board of the Highland avenue Meth
odist church held Monday evening it was
unanimously voted to extend a cali for
another year to the pastor. Rev, II. S.
Dow. The reports Of the various COM
mittees showed the church to be on q
sound financial bass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Corunna. Spain, Feb. 27.-Via Paris.
1t became known today that on the
day he left Berlin exAmbassador Ge-
rard was warned personally by a Ger
man friend in high official position
against sailing from Spain for the Unit
ed States.
The fact that the warning was Civ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

At a meeting of Hallowell High
School Athletic Association held Tues
day noon Edward Sheehan was elected
manager Of the football team for the
season of 1917. 1t is expected that in
few days a meeting of the II men
will be held. at which time a football
captain will be elected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28
Gerard Advised by German
Not to Sail from Spain /?

en- has not yet become known except to
those who are in Mr.. Gerard's conf
fdence. but among them there is feel
ing of anxiety in regard to the Amer
leans sailing today on the Infanta Is
abel 1t is known that Mr.. Gerard re-
CARDS the warning as having been CIV
en- in all seriousness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

The following officers haze been elected
blythe Holy Name Society of St. JOS
eph's church: Pres. Raymond Demer5:
vice Pres Edward Talbot; Sec, Wilfred
remers; Treas, John L. Kelley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Everybody interested in baseball for
the coming summer is invited to the
office of Judge Atkins today at O'Clock
to lay plans for the biggest fair ever
held in this section in the interest of
athletics. Don't wait for an invitation
but come in at today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Harold Cook, Elwyn Clark and Wal
lace Houston left Tuesday for Pittstield
to resume their studies al the NJ. c. l.
Ray Shepard, instructor in the same in
sttution left also today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28
Mrs. Grace Wing
Executive Head
Wonlen's Clubs
Gives Up Work

Auburn, Me, Feb. T.-Mrs. Grace a.
Wing of this city today forwarded her
resignation as president to the executive
board of the Maine Federation Of Wo-
mems Clubs because of Ill health. 1t is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

The Royal Neighbors of America
will hold their regular meeting Thurs
day evening. All members are request
ed TO be present as there is to be an
initia ton. Refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Workman were engaged Tuesday IN
putting new logs on the ice breaker IN
the river the purpose of which IS to
protect the piers of the bridge when
the ice begins running.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

r. l.. MacAuliffe of Burlington, Vt,
was visitor in this city Tuesday, call
ed here on matters Of a business ma
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Gardiner Lodge, no. 2. ]. q. .. r. will
hold their regular meeting Thursday
evening. After the meeting a mock
townmeeting will. be held. This is sure
to be of interest and a full attendance
is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Miss Kate Finnegan. who has been a
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. +. A.
Leighton. returned Tuesday to her home
in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

The name of Fred r Goodwin was
drawn Monday evening to serve as ira
verse juror at the April term Of the
superior court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Mrs. George Warner who is con-
fined to her home on Summer street
with an attack of the grip, is reported
as being slightly improved in condi-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

There will be a meeting of the New
England Milk Producers Association on
Wednesday afternoon at = o'clock at the
Grange hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28
20 Persons Killed as
Freight Crashes into
Pennsylvania Express

Steel Sleeper TeescOped and Co aches Almost nexrcab
Massed Together, Impsonng Passengers Making Work
of Rescuers Dificu-Sx Co aLaden Freight Hurled
Down 4OFoot observation-disclosures Fog Believed Have Oh.
scured Signa-Raoad Com pany Inclined Place
Engineer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Edward l.. Hill a teacher in the
public schools of Peabody. Mass. is
visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Mary
b. Iapham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

\ special sale at +. $. Smiths for
this week incl.des goodly values from
the several departments. Note the
prices in the adj today.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Mrs A. A. Walsh. Neal street, presi-
dent of the Androscoggin County w. c.
r. L., was in Auburn Tuesday TO at
tend an executive meeting of that body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

to take effect after the spring federation
meeting at Bangor on March q. Mrs.
Wing has been president since 1al5 and
her term would not have expired under
the new rules until March, 1918.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Regular meeting of Hallowell Camp,
No. 1876, Modern Woodmen of Ameri-
ca, at 100 o'clock this evening All
members of the degree team are re-
quested to be present for rehearsal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

The Ladies' Aid of the Winter Street
Baptist church will meet Thursday aft
ernoon at the home of the president
Mrs Addie Berry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

James f. Stearns of MeIrose, Mass
was Halloween visitor Tuesday, call
ing on friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Miss Annabel Fuller. senior in the
Gardiner High school, is confined to her
home on Mount Vernon street by ILL
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Regular meeting of Pell Clason AuXil-
larry this evening. All members are
earnestly requested to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

The s. V. A. Club will meet Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. Margaret Har-
riman, SO Windsor street Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Mrs. Fred Thorne. who has been Wis
iting Gardiner friends, returned Tues
day to her home in Brookline, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Big values pkgs. toilet paper for
25c. See display of goggles to protect
your eyes at Beanes drug store.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

John Archambro of Portland passed
a portion of the day Tuesday in this
city on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Mrs. Evelyn Chapman Of Gardiner is
visiting her father. q. o. Carter of this
city, for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Wheeled vehicles made their appear
ance on Water street Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Raymond Gatchell left Tuesday for
Boston on few days business and
pleasure trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

The river fishermen of Gardner and
vicinity have begun the overhsuIng Of
their nets preparatory to the spring run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Canabas Council will work the first
degree Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Charles Walden of Belfast was the
guest of friends in this city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28
FROM HALLOWELL
TELEPHONE 249- r

Edward Sheehan Elected ger of H. H. S. Football
for Season of 917-Funeral of Mrs. Helen NJ. Gaylord
Washington Party Under Auspices of Young Men of Old
South Sunday School Proves Delightful Event
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Walter Merrill, Douglass Turner and
Frank Harrington We're in attendance at
the Richmond races Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

r. S. Berry of Waterville was
Hallowell visitor on Tuesday. called
here on matters of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

A. L. Stevens of Portland passed
Tuesday in this city. called here on
matters of business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

G. F. Mcfarland of Bangor was calling
on friends in this city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Mrs. Warren Tozier left Tuesday for
Portland, where she is to visit her sis
ter, Mrs. John Blair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Freeman Littlefield attended the race:
in Richmond Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Charles A Drawn was a visitor in
Richmond Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

It's only a stranger in this section
that the Oakland Cigar" is a stranger
to.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Joseph Steward Of Bangor was a
business caller in this city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

The Art Club will meet Thursday
evening with Mrs. Allen Clark, Farm
lngdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

William Buck of West Gardiner was
visitor in the city Tuesday on mat
tiers of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Regular meeting of the Good Comrades
Club Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

r. F. Raymond of Lewiston was a
visitor in Hallowell Tuesday. calling on
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

James White of Auburn was among
the Hallowell business arrivals On Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Fred Rose of Waterville was among
the out-of-town business callers in this
city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Mrs. John H. Wright and Mrs. A. A
Hodgdon went to Portland Tuesday fol-
visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

T. r. Whitman Of Clinton was a
visitor IN the city Tuesday. called here
on business matters for the dav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Miss Alice f. Barstow left Tuesday
for visit with friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Mrs. Henry Bates and daughter Lii
liam left Tuesday for Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28
GARDINER LOCAL ITEMS


Charles A. Drawn was a visitor in
Richmond Tuesday.
G. F. Mcfarland of Bangor was calling
on friends in this city Tuesday
Freeman Littlefeld attended the races
in Richmond Tuesday.
Regular meeting of the Good Comrades
Club Thursday evening.
Miss Alice f. Barstow left Tuesday
for a visit with friends in Boston.
Mrs. Henry Bates and daughter Lii
liam left Tuesday for Portland.
Mrs. John H. Wright and Mrs. A. A.
Hodgdon went to Portland Tuesday for
a visit with friends.
The Art Club will meet Thursday
evening with Mrs. Allen Clark, Farm
lngdale.
It's only a stranger in this section
that the Oakland Cigar" is a stranger
to.-Adv.
Mrs. Warren Tozier left Tuesday for
Portland, where she is to visit her sis
ter, Mrs. John Blair.
Walter Merrill, Douglass Turner and
Frank Harrington We're in attendance at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

| Joseph Steward of Bangor was a
business caller in this city Tuesday.
r. F. Raymond of Lewiston was a
visitor in Hallowell Tuesday, calling on
friends.
William Buck of West Gardiner was
visitor in the city Tuesday on mat
ters of business.
Fred Rose of WaterVille was among
the out-of-town business callers in this
city Tuesday.
T. r. Whitman Of Clinton was a
visitor IN the city Tuesday. called here
on business matters for the dav.
James White of Auburn was anon.
the Hallowen business arrivals Or, Tues
day.
\. l.. Stevens of Portland passed
Tuesday in this city, called here on
II. s. Berry of Watervile was a
Hallowell visitor on Tuesday. called
here on matters of business nature.
John Archambro of Portland passed
a portion of the day Tuesday in this
city on business.
The Washington times., 1917-05-29
BOOSTERS OF MARINES
GET THANKS OF CORPS
Retail Merchants Association Re-
ceiVss AppreciatiVe Letter.

A letter expressing appreciation
and thanks for services rendered by
the Retail Merchants Association In
their Marine Corps recruiting booster
trip. has been received by Charles j.
Columbus, secretary of the associa-
ton, from Major Henry W. Carpen-
ter. in charge Of recruiting. The let
ter follows:
II take this opportunity OF extend
ing to the Retail Merchants Associa-
tion of Washington, and to you as
their secretary. my most hearty
thanks for the aid you have rendered
recruiting in the Marine Corps
through the medium Of your recent
publicity expedition to points along
the lower Potomac river.
when I suggested to you that any
aid your association could give US In
recruiting would be deeply apprec-
lated, never expected such a magni-
hcent response. or such hearty in
terest, endeavor, and patriotic effort,
as this expedition developed.
"The work you have so well done
Is not only of the greatest value in
local recruiting. but viii serve as an
example to other bodies OF citizens
throughout the United States by
showing that II IL possible for such
bodies TO do much in aiding ouf
country In this emergency"
The Washington times., 1917-05-29
SENATE BODY STRIKES
OUT TARIFF INCREASE
Would Eliminate $2OO,OOO,OOO
Revenue Under House Bill.

By unanimous vote today the SEN
ate Finance Committee decided to
strike out the House provision in the
$500, 100000 revenue bill imposing a
10 per cent increase on all tariff
schedules.
This would eliminate approximately
5000, 100000 from the amount expect
ed to be raised under the House
measure.
As q substitute for the tariff provi-
sion, the Senate committee IL consid-
ering excise taxes on certain articles
such as suga coffee, tea and cocoa
After agreeing to these items the
committee left a subcommittee to dis.
cuss the tax on soft drinks.
1t has been tentatively agreed TO
eliminate the House levy on prepared
syrups and extracts intended for use
in the manufacture OF soft drinks,
equivalent to 10 per cent OF the price
for which these syFupS were sold, and
substitute q tax based upon the gal.
Ion rate. the amount not yet deter.
mined
The Washington times., 1917-05-29
BONNIE LITTLE BONNER
YOUNGEST OF MARINES
FiVe-Year-0ld Hates to Take OF
Uniform Even for Sleep.

NEW YORK. May 2s.-whIIe Ma
poIeon was idoliEed by his soldiers as
the little corporal" tiny Robert Bon
ner. five years old, Is the dapper lit
tie sergeant" OF the United States
marines. and he. proudly wears his
serEeants ehevrons and sharpshooter
medal with all the dignity of a grown
up sea soldier.
Bob" has been chummy with the
soldiers OF the sea" all his life. and
was never fully satisfied until sttired
in full regulation uniform-red
stripes, yell y chevrons. medal. brass
buttons. and ala costume that he Is
unwilling to take off, even to go 20
bed.
He tells his mother that regular
soldiers never take Off their clothes,
a statement that IL not far from the
truth. in France, at least.
Fred Bonner, 5 Bonner place. the
father of the undisputed youngest
marine" Is proud OF the fact that the
regular enlisted marines have accept
ed his son as q comrade.