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The Little River news., 1917-01-27
GERMANS WORSTED IN SEA FIGHT
One Destroyer Wrecked and Seven
 May Have Been Sunk.

Ymuiden, Holland, Jan. 23.-An en- counter occurred Tuesday morning in the North sea between 13 German tor pedo beat destroyers and a British fiotilla. Sixteen severely wounded Germans have been landed here by a Dutch steam trawler which took them off the badly damaged German tor pedo boat V-69. The torpedo boat was afterward lowed here with 20 dead aboard. The commander died before reaching port, both his legs be- ing shot off.
 The German boats attempted to leave Zeebrugge to avoid the ice, which was very thick. They were im- mediately attacked by large British squadron. The action opened at short range and early in the fight the bridge of tho German destroyer V-69 was swept away by a direct hit, the conn mander and two other officers being killed. ..-
The Little River news., 1917-01-27
K. (. $. STRIKE THREATENED
inSuii of a Committee Charged as G.
 CisiGn for Strike Vote,

Pittsburg, Kan, Jan. 24.-A vote is being taken to determine whe her the fireman, trainmen and con- Kansas City Southern railroad shall strike it was reported here today.
 Alleged disrespectful trea ment Of the committees of the brotherhoods in negotiations with railroad officials over grievances is given as the cause hoods alone are affected by thc orig inai grievance, it was said here today that the shop employees are acting with the brothcrhooLs.
The Little River news., 1917-01-27
NATION-WIDE HUNT FOR JOBS
Jobs for the JObless Soldiers Was Be.
 gun by Employment Bureau.

Washington. Jan. 24.-A nation wide hunt fer jobs for jobless soldiers soon to be mustered out of the border serv- ice was begun today by the employ ment bureau of the Department of Labor. Secretary Wilson's experts sent out instructions to all subordi- nate officers in the country to keep a sharp watchout for available places for the returning guardsmen and to help also in finding places for relativ- es of guardsmen who remain on bor- der duty,
The Little River news., 1917-01-27
Foreman's Mayor Resigned.

Mayor J. o. Livesay tendered his resignation to the city council at a regular meeting of that boGy on We'd nesday night. which was accepted. It is unfortunate that the town must lose the services of Judge Livesay as the official head of our little city at this time, but personal considera ions made it necessary for him to surren- der the office No successor has beer, chosen by the council, but a selection will be made at the next regular meet ing.
The Little River news., 1917-01-27
WILSON CONSIDERS TOUR
May Make Several Speeches on His
 Peace League Plans.

Washington, Jan. 24.--President j suggestion tliat after Congress sd- jcurns he make speeches in different parts of the country in campaign of education in connection with the ideas expressed in his address on peace be- fore the Senate.
 Officials said today the president has reached no conclusion and will rot for several weeks.
The Little River news., 1917-01-27
GRADERS MOVE TO MILL SITE
Work of Building Big Mill at Dierks
 Has Been Started.

DeQueen, Jan. 26.-On Wednesday grading contractor with his assis- tants and three carloads of mules left DeQueen for Dierks to begin the work of grading for the new mill site and pond. The mill will be of concrete and steel struction of most modern type, and will have capacity making it one of the most important lumber manufacturing plants in the south.
The Little River news., 1917-01-27
TO ENFORCE NEW LAW
Sheriff Will Give Copies of Bone.Dry
 Measure to Deputies.

Pine Bluff, Jan 23.-Sheriff R. H. Williams says that as soon as the ''bone-dry" laws becomes effective he will furnish his deputies with a CODY and instruct them to strictly enforce the law in Jefferson county The new prohibition measure has been the prin- cipal topic of conversation on the streets in clubs and at various gather ings. us
The Little River news., 1917-01-27

The V-69 fired one torpedo and was then hit by British shells whicn knock ed the funnel fiat o1 the deck and put hole in the fcrepart Of the yes sel. Her guns appear ncts to have hean damaged.
 The crew of the V-69 numbered about 60. Il would appear from the ata.cments of the men that seven othe! German vessels were sunk. The N-Go te!"Hged to he home fleet.
The Little River news., 1917-01-27
FOreHa2N IHGY Dies,

Mrs. D. R, Nuffer d!ed at her home in Foreman last Friday morning, after a weeks illness of pneumonia. The remains were laid to rest in the Dol iGr!tic.e cemetery aturday af ernoon, tGneral services being conducted by Rev E. C. Rowland, pastor Of the Met hOdist church.
The Little River news., 1917-01-27
CIVIC NOTES.

composed of ferns, palms, cactus and var r'ous kinds of blooming plants, kept by Mrs. B. B. Norman at her home Edgewood, demonstrates how we'll such plants can be kept here in liv- 'ng rooms dui ing the winter season. A beautiful specimen of the Eucrates Lily, now in bloom, having as many as thirteen stalks of bloom recently, is attracting the atten ion of flower lovers c,f the town.
The Little River news., 1917-01-27
GINNERS' REPORT
Litt'e River Ginners' Show Big Gain
 Over Last Year.

The gin report for Little River coun. ty up to January 16, 1917, shows 14.- PIT bales ginned as compared with B. 495 to the same date last year. Gin reporter M. M. Draper states that there will be one mcra report. which will close the year.
The Little River news., 1917-01-27
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Held Here April 26-29; Will Be Fol-
 lowed by Revival Meetings.

The Rev. s. K. Burnett. pastor of the Methodist church. announces that the district conference will be held in this city April 26-29. The conference will be followed by a revival meeting, which he expects to continue for two weeks,
The Little River news., 1917-01-27

A public library building with club room has been proposed and is being discussed by the Ashdown Improve ment Club. This year marks the ten tN anniversary of the club, having been organized in 1907, and it is pro- pased to build the public library as memorial of the first decade of the clubs activity Should these plans be carried out this will be the greatest undertaking which the club has yet made in the way of civic improvement.
 The lone evergreen oak back of the Goldsmith property indicates the beauty and utility of those trees if they could be used as street shade trees. Also the row of water oaks on Park avenue. which in their symetry and graceful growth demonstrate their possibilities as shade trees even in the winter season, s,.
The Little River news., 1917-01-27
Death at Winthrap.

Winthrop, Jan. 25.-(SpeciaD. .-G.M. Ashford died Friday and was buried at the Camp Ground cemetery Satur- day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10
GIVEN FAREWELL PARTY.
Mrs. Alice Merrill Entertained Frids,
Evening by Journal Friends.

The home Of Mrs. Charles J. Cowan.
East Crescent street. was the scene of
q happy occasion, Friday evening,
when farewell party was given in
honor OF Mrs. Alice NJ. Merrill. who
leaves soon for Massachusetts to make
her home there. Tho presentation Of
a leather hand bag. kid gloves and a
sum Of money to Mrs. Merrill was
made in n unique manner She was
given a tWine string which led her
through various rooms and along the
way and at the end Of her journey she
found the gifts. Mrs. Merrill has been
for II years in the employ of the Ken
nebcc Journal in the business office.
and the gifts were material express
sions Of best wishes from the Journal
employees. The remainder of the eve
ming was passed in A social manner
and the hostess served delightful
collation.. Among those present were
Mrs. Merrill, Mrs. r. J. Dunton, Mrs.
Ralph Weber, Mrs. Charles CoWan.
the Misses Ruth Henderson, Mary Cal
liran. Hazel Taylor and Luera Dodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

iicas leading dramatic company 1t
| should not he confused with the small
group Of players who, under Mr.
Greets management played in Augusta
three years ago.
| Mr.. Greet is recognized today as the
greatest living authority on the drama,
and is World-famous for his produc-
| tionS. He has taught more actors and
actresses than any man living, and
the great majority of England's and
many of Americas great stars owe
their success to his training.
! Mr. Greet, who was for twenty years
famous for his performances in Eng
land, first became known in this
country through his presentation of
the morality play, "Everyman," under
the management of Charles Frohman
1t was the first presentation of a play
in the Elizabethan manner in Amer
lea. This was followed by classical
comedies. The Ben Greet Players gave
a season of 200 performances in New
York City and have since appeared
there and in other large cities annual
ly.
As open air players they gave their
first performance at Columbia Uni
yerslty before an audience of over 5000
people, which was followed by plays at
Harvard, Yale and Princeton. Mr..
IGreet's company was the only one to
give play, by request of the Presi-
dent, on the White House grounds
The great success of Mr.. Greet's
productions is largely due to his abil-
ity to choose capable players and train
them to properly delineate the char
acters. He never Sights the smallest
detail, no matter what the cost or
trouble. The plays are given with the
minimum stage effects and are real
educational masterpieces
Previous to their lyceum engage
ments, the Ben Greet Players never
appeared at less than $500 prices, but
"a purchaser of a season ticket for this
seasons entertainment course can en-
JOY their greatest success for less than
fifteen cents. That the Players are
popular in the cities is shown by the
fact that at matinee and evening
benefit performance given at the CHI
cage auditorium the RECEIPTS were
more than $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10
AMERICAS LEADING DRAMATIC
COMPANY COMING TO AUGUSTA

One Of the most important events
that has ever happened i'll American
lyceum was the joining to its forces
the famous Ben Greet Players. This
was brought about by the Redpath
Bureau which takes them from coast
to coast in the winter for the largest
llceum courses and uses them in the
big chautauquas in the summer.
SO great has been their success
that they are now on their seventh
rans-continental trip, record UNI
paralleled in lyceum. Augusta was
fortunate in securing one of their few
Eastern dates, and rare treat is in
store for all who see these noted
players when they present the
Shakespearean masterpiece The Mer-
chant of Venice" in city hail as one
Of the seven big attractions of this
seasons Augusta Entertainment
{
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

The tlree-masted schooner Sarah
ana Lucy. capt. a. NJ. Perry, was tow
ell to Augusta Friday forenoon by the
tug Ariel and will load lumber at the
mill Of the Augusta Lumber Co for
New York. When an attempt Was
made to wind" the schooner after
Hh" had reached the wharf she met
With q slight mishap in the way of
grounding on a sand har on the edge
ol the channel, from which it WAS i'm
possible TO float her, il being low wa
ter but il was hoped that she would
come off at high water last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

Dr. NJ F.. Hawk Will give a talk to
tie Philbrook Glass for Men at the
First Baptist church Sunday noon and
will teach a lesson upon the Miracles
eff Christ. All men not connected with
other Bible classes are invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

The local draft exemption board
Division NO. !. kennebec county. will
meet at 10 O'Clock this morning at its
headquarters in room 204 postofticc
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

The public is urged to attend the
Food Sale at the Unitarian parlors,
Saturday afternoon. The ladies in
charge have tried to follow the food
conservation rules.-advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

Mrs. A. S. Powers Of Seal Cove is
visiting in the city as the guest of her
daughter Mrs Ernest l.. Mclean of
West Crescent street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

The Woodcraft Boys will meet at the
y. NJ G. a. reXt Monday evening to
organize a troop of Boy Scouts. This
will be done under the direction Of
Boys Secretary r. :. Pinkham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

Capital Grange will hold its resu-
lar meeting this Saturday evening.
Nov. 10. RI g Third and Fourth de-
grees will he conferred upon class
Of Is candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10
IS a t u d a y
Especial Sales
(Advertisements.l
buyers please note that the values
listed IN this column are for this day
only.l
Additional Saturday Special Sale
will be found on Page II.

At H. J. Merrick's, three new lots Of
silk skirts at sl9S, s2.9S and 1887
Children's 10 years, good outing
robes, 35c. TO IA years at SOC to soc,
and to , years, white outing robes at
2sc. Lots of good trades in womens
coats; $3.50 to $3.50 and a special
serge dress at 1898. Quilted Vests for
under coat wear CSC and s1.25. Mems
good, heavy hose, 29c, 39c. 45c. SOC. Be
sure to see women's fleeced Union
Suits at 79c, sl.Oo and s139.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

i. Locke is We'll supplied with ma
tive chicken ana fowl Native pork and
good roasts sc a pound. Veal. lamb.
roast Of beef, > to 35c; head cheese,
cooked corned beef, cooked ham.
Boston celery and lettuce. spinach,
squash, Spanish and native onions,
cauibower, sweet potatoes, cranbcr-
ries TOlmun and Pound Sweet apples,
; grape fruit for 25c, pounds grapes
25c. basket grapes, fancy cheese. In
the bakery department, molassca
doughnuts. beans and brown bread and
the usual line Of good things. Try his
corn, bran and graham bread.
Don't forget Packard's Smoke shop
when YOU 20 to buy your Sunday
smokes. They have the largest as
sortment Of tohaccos in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

Mrs. Q. w. Littlefield left Thursday
morning on the 9.36 train for Boston.
called there by the critical illness of
| her sister, Mrs. Joseph Lowell of
! Everett
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

The East Side Tea and Coffee Store
want you to come see the way they
roast coffee in their show window.
Coffee roasting is their specially and
they sell the aroma brand for 23c Id.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

Officer Michael Bolduc returned Fri
day from a brief hunting trip in the
woods of Somerset county. and brought
with him a deer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

Beane & Cross want any number of
men who are feeling the pinch of high
prices to investigate their suits and
overcoats at such low prices as SIS,
SIS, and $40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

Charles J. Cole of Readfield passed a
portion of Friday in the city on legal
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

much more. In their hosiery depart
mcnt ladies black Burson hose at 25c
pr. One lot of Warmers corsets at
the old price, 81; these .corsets can not
be duplicated and sold at that price.
Their entire stock of ladies' hats now
at just half price. Yarn in all the much
wanted shades.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

Rev f. s. Philbrook will preach at
$50 Sunday afternoon, Nov. H. at the
Manchester Forks church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

Hon. Edward W. Wheeler of Bruins
wick was in the city Friday on matters
of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

See D. w. Adams big advt. OF their
clearance sale of miliinery.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Burleigh Turner of Liberty was d
caller Friday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

Harry II. IIoudlette of Richmond was
| in the city Friday for a portion of the
| day on matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

Cadarette's Sample Shoe store is
selling ladies' felt slippers, big vari
ETY., all colors, today from 69c to s1.25
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

II. j. Marden is offering delicious
walnut fudge today for only zoe ID.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

John Coushlin is selling those popu-
, AZ Maine Maid Sweets today for S3c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

AT Wellman's Sample Shoe Store TO-
day Mems 81 shoe, gun metal, ex-
cellent value, for So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

The company is the original Ben
Greet Players Company Of fourteen
talented players. personally selected
and trained by Mr.. Ben Greet and
everywhere acknowledged to be Amer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

You can buy Ladies feece-linee
understands sizes SO and SO, at \
Richmond's today, Il regular SIC value
I for 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

The Augusta Flower Shop are offer
ing a fine lot Of choice ferns today to
sell at SOC each while they last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

iiorsom & Ronsall in their advt. this
""1ning o1fcr> some prices that will
make it worth your while to visit their
store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

lOt OJt.
The X. w. soule Emporium again
offers a lot Of Emerson Records at 90
cents, July and August numbers
songs, orchestra, band Finch double
disc, with two selections on each rec
ord. Now is Your opportunity to Sc
lect few for the long winter even
lhgs as these can be played on any
monograph.
stevens & Ballard are Offering for
Itfeir special today a ladies' kid slipper
II one strap and rubber heel for 81 40
Also Boudor slippers in different col
ors at $1.l9.
Seven rolls Of toilet paper TO-DAY for
2'c at Is. r. Bither'.: drug store.
+. +. Davis & 60. are selling today
/ wv" lots Of slightly soiled flannel
shirts. SOC, 75c s1.00 and $50 valnes
Tor 59c and Soc MISC mems extra
heavy cotton hose. black or tan, al,
&lzeS' 2oc quality. today pairs for 55c.
}. r. Rilodeau IL Offering TODAY Ia :
di"s' high cut shoe. high or low heel
FOR $500.
9. +. f'ilodeau is selling today and
Monday mems soft negligee shirts.
soft cuffs, a Sl.5O value for $1.Oo.
Try som" OF J. &. Johnson's cocoa :
nut clranels. they are homemade. in
TWO flavors and sell Tor only PIC ID. to-
day.
Swift & Turner 90. are selling to-
day AL tin boilers, No 3, at Sl.49
| Those handy tin boxes for 19c-eycel-
lent TO keep food in or to send things
~ I" the boys across. A big bargain
/ II food choppers, one at $50. another
NJ $119.
iicrsonl Bonsall in their advt. this
""1ninG offer some prices that will
make it worth your while to visit their
store.
The Augusta Flower Shop are offer
ing a fine lot Of choice ferns today to
sell at soc each while they last.
ChernoWskys store for women are
offering exceptional values and their
racks are loaded with the best coats
made. Special for tdoav; One lot OF
suits at SIS. $25 and $50 that are wortl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

cherno"sky's store for women are
Offering exceptional values and their
racks are loaded with the best coats
made. Special for tdoay; One lot of
suits at SIS. $2J and $50 that are worth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

G. +. fiilodeau is selling today and
Monday mems soft neGligee shirts,
soft cuffs. a Sl,JO value FOR S1.Oo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

Stevens Ballard are offering for
tfelr special today a ladies' kid slipper
IL one strap and rubber heel for 81. 40.
Also Boudoir slippers in different col
ors at $1.l9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-10

Seven rolls Of toilet paper TO-DAY FOR
-oc at Is. +. Bither'; drug store.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-01-26
First-Floor Plan.

Inc it in the light of modern ideas and
compare and contrast it with your
ideals.
There are the steps leading to the
porch, with a convenient railing on
which the young folks may roost dur
Ing their twilight chatters. If left
uninclosed the porch is wide enough
for all practical purposes. If inclosed
an additional two feet in width, for
which arrangements possibly could be
made, would increase it's use value.
Entering we find large living
room, one of the first essentials Of
present-day houses. This living room,
with its fireplace and bookcase, meas
ures up to the current standard The
Faircase is conveniently arranged and
economical both with respect to cost
and space occupied.
The projection in the wall, forming
the outer end Of the dining room, is
glazed, and If this is given southern
exposure it will prove excellent for
ferns and Towering plants.
Kitchen is compact and convenient,
and that is all a kitchen need be.
Toilet on the first floor is centrally
located, a big point in its favor. Ac-
cess may be had through the kitchen
or the north" bedroom.
That corner room. labeled bed
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-01-26
THIS MANS HOBBY is SNAKES
ST. Louisan Travels All over the
World in Quest Of Rare Speei-
mems of Reptiles.

julius Hurter, Sr., of 2346 South
Tenth street, noted snake hunter and
herpetOlogist, owner Of one of the
most complete collections of reptiles
in the world, died. 1t is understood
that he willed his collection to the
Smithsonian institution at Washing
ton. Hurter had Travelled all over the
world in quest of rare reptiles and am
phibia. He captured many Of these
alive and kept them at his home untE
favorable season for killing them
and preserving them.
In his snake hunts Hurter followed
the dangerous plan Of waiting until
the reptile struck and then jumping
aside and catching it by the tail. Some
times he was bitten, but the hypo-
dermic needle and strychnine averted
evil effects. Hurter never sold any OF
his specimens, but sometimes traded.
st. Louis POst-Dispatch.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-01-26

room," is filled with possibilities. The
wife would instantly recognize II Rs a
sewing room, the husband as den.
the children as a playroom, the farmer
or doctor as an otiice-in which cnse
an outside entrance should be pro.
vided. II could be used for any OF
these purposes, and at pinch also
serve as bedroom.
Upstairs are three large bedrooms.
bath and numerous cOmmodious clos.
cts. These closets are commodous
with respect 10 floor area, but cramped
for height They occupy the low space
under the roof, but do not continue TO
the point where the rafters join the
plate
The only foot of waste space In the
house is in the upstairs hall, and that
unused space Is limited in area.
In many homes considerable per.
centage of the inclosed space Is of no
practical value, but the cost Of such
space is just as great as though 1t
were available for manifold uses.
In home planning and home build
ing-and the idea Of building a home