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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02
STOMACH
SYMPTOMS
aprZo-0-3U-may2

A leading physician of Chicago says:
Merely easing the pain with narcotics
to give relief is a long ways from a
cure for stomach trouble. Besides the
danger of neglect or Inadequate treat
ment may lead to more serious maladies.
What appear to be only minor troubles
are often the symptoms of gall stones,
acute Indigestion, gastritis, constipation.
auto-intoxication, yellow jaundice, ap-
pendicitiS, cancer and ulcers of the
stomach and intestines, or other fatal all
ments." Stomach sufferers should take
warning. Do not have blind faith in
treatments that giving results.
Much suffering could be avoided, many
surgical operations prevented. scores OF
lives saved had Mayr's Wonderful Rene
dy been taken in time. 1t is not a long
drawn out treatment. 1t acts on the
very source and foundation of stomach,
liver and intestinal ailments, eliminating
from the system the hard, poisonous ca
tarrhal accretiors and shows them to
you. Try dose tonight-tomorrow your
days of torture will be over and an
other friend will be added to nearly a
million grateful human beings, many
who declare Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
has saved their life. Get it from your
druggist today-tomorrow may be too
late. For sale by Bowditch & Webster
and druggists everywhere.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02
TROY

CENTER-The services will be at
Edmonds school house next Sunday af-
ternoon.
Whooping cough and measles are
still prevalent in town.
c. A. Stevens of Pittsfield have been
passing a few days at the Mitchell
home.
Miss Pauline Rogers has been home
the past year, her school in Detroit
having been suspended on account of
the measles.
Miss Angie Garcelon passed the week.
end in Auburn with her sister.
DR. and Mrs. c. M. Whitney Of Unity
are passing a few days at the farm.
Zimri Carleton Of Campello, Mass, ar
rived in town last week, with the re-
mains of his wife, Lucy, whose death
occurred in the winter. The interment
was in Fairview Cemetery. Before re-
turning home. Mr.. Carleton will visit
his brother, Milton. who still remains
very i'll at the home Of his daughter in
Wilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02
LARONE

Farming is somewhat backward, ow-
ing to the cold weather.
Mr.. and Mrs c. S. Campbell We're in
Oakland over the Sabbath
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Parsons of Bur-
rell hill were Sunday visitors at c. E.
Campbell's.
Forest Farley passed last week in
Aroostook county visiting relatives and
friends in Bridgewater where he for
merly resided.
Roy Warren has moved from the
Burrell farm where he has resided for
the last year, to Mrs. Warren's fathers.
Mr.. Damren, who lives on the Delano
farm.
Nearly every farmer has planned to
sow, or has already sown a piece of
wheat in order to reduce the high cost
of living and there is no reason why
wheat cannot be raised here and with
profit.
Unless the unexpected happens. L. c.
Stevens has sold his farm to Mr..
Gerry of Foxcroft, who will move in
this week while Mr.. Stevens son,
Lester, will move out and into his re-
Gently purchased house on the bank of
the creek.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER
Given Tuesday Morning to Miss Mar
ion X. Fisher

A very pretty affair was the miscel.
laneous shower given by Mrs. Burleigf
Martin and Mrs. James w. Harvey al
the home of Mrs. Martin Tuesday
morning for Miss Marian K. Fisher in
honor of her approaching marriage
About 20 young ladies of this city were
present. The shower came as COM
plete surprise 20 Miss Fisher, the
many pretty gifts being presented to
her in a large Maybasket.
The dining room was prettily deco
rated in yellow and white and the dec
orations of the other rooms were May
flowers and pale pink roses. An en-
joyable feature of the occasion was the
serving of delicious May breakfast
Each guest was presented with beau
tiful bouquet of Mayf1owers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

Capt. r. n. Pernette of the Cobbossee-
contee Yacht Club is busy at Reyes land
ing at the north end of the lake. of which
he is now the proprietor, painting his big
motorboat Alcedo II. painting and other
wise getting her ready for the season, ano
expects that she will be ready to go into
commission next Sunday. Capt. Pernette
also has his fleet of rowboats ready for
business on the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

Invitations were issued Tuesday to
the annual reception given by the Ju-
MGR class of the Cony High school to
tho Seniors, which will take place Fri
day evening at the Assembly hall of
the school. The executive committee
from the Junior class is composed of
Richard Hight. chairman: William
Wyman and Frances Ellinwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02
Some Game

The Williams school baseball nine de-
feated the st. Mary's school team Tues
day afternoon on the Williams school dia-
mond by score Of IS to Z. The Williams
battery was Clary and Peaslee. and that
of ST. Mary's school Wheeler and LARA
bee. Home runs. Folsom and Clary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

G. Arthur F.. Tiffin. the youngest
member OF the kennebec Bar Associa-
ton, has returned from Portland, where
he successfully passed the entrance ex-
animation for the Officers Training
Camp at 'Plattsburg, n. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

The municipal officers will hold a
special meeting at II o'clock Thursday
morning, May 5, at the aldermen's
room in City hall to act on a petition
for moving building on North Chest
nut street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

Final DEGREES signed by Associate
Justice Leslie c. Cornish We're filed
Tuesday at the office of the clerk of
courts, dismissing four actions against
Frank Boston, Harold f. Cook and c.
n. Perkins, receivers of the Schmck
Handle 6, humber Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

Just previous to the forming of the Au-
gusta Chapter Of the Red Cross the fol
lowing Augusta people joined the Ma
tionai Society at Washington: Hon
Charles A. Miliken, DIR. V. T. Lathbury
Mrs. V. T. Lathbury, Mrs. Clara J. Tur-
ner, Mrs. c. S. Fogg and Miss Margaret
Mason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

All members of the Philathea and
Cromwell Bible classes of the Methodist
church please remember the banquet to be
held in the church vestry at $50 tomor-
rom evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

Howard Weber, who has a motorboat
at Cobbosseecontee. has put the craft
overheard after having painted her and
otherwise made her ready for the sea-
sons work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

Neil Fossett. who had been visiting
relatives at Whitefield, arrived in Au-
gusta Monday noon and left on the
afternoon train for Portland, where he
is employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

The attendance of every member
available is desired at the regular meet
ing of Court Pine Tree, No. 20, Forest
ers of America, Thursday evening, May
8. as much business of Importance is to
come before the meeting. Among other
things plans are to be made for the
court to participate in the big prepar-
edness parade of May and the coop
GRAFTON of all the members is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

Perley Turner and Raymond Swift
left on the 1910 P. NJ. train Monday
night for Brunswick, the former to re-
sumo his studies and the latter on a
visit to friends and former classmates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

For the benefit of many who are inter-
ested the Hospital Aid wishes to state
that the net proceeds from the operetta
Little Red Riding Hood were a trife
over $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

Mrs. c. w. Jones Of As Chapel street
will represent the Hospital Aid as visitor
at the Augusta General hospital during
the month of May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

Harry Austin and family of Phillips
are occupying one of the Diplock cot
tages on the North shore Of Cobbossee-
contee for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone 1856

Cards of thanks. obituary notices, res
olutions of respect. ETC.. will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than Is cents.
who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

Miss Sarah Miller went to Portland
Tuesday morning for few days visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

The boys Of the Bangor Machine
Gun Co., with Capt. Ashworth in
charge. are comfortably quArtered at
the Muster field, where they are at
present living in the officers quarters.
There are So men in the company which
is equipped with four of the improved
pattern Benet-Mercier guns, capable of
firing 400 shots per minute, and the
boys expect to go to the State range
on the Written road for practice very
soon. These guns load from clips con-
tanning 30 Of the same cartridges used
in the army Springfield rifles. instead
Of from belts, as the old Maxim for
merry used by the army did. Election
is from the left side, and the fire is
under the control of the operator at
all times, as it is only necessary for
him to let up on the trigger to stop the
mechanism. At present the meals for
the company are being cooked over the
army ranges outdoor in front Of the
buildings which were last year used
as woodsheds, but if they are kept here
much longer other arrangements will
be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

Remember the rummage sale at 172
Water street Friday, May 4th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

w. E. Lawless of Auburn was a
business caller Tuesday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

About half Of 100000 Massachusetts
income tax returns expected have beer
filed to date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

A job of welding is likely to be want
ed quickly. Tel. 773-R, East Eide Ga
rage.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

Joseph Votur Of Richmond was admit
ted Tuesday to the Augusta General hos
pital for surgical treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

Sunday was q big day for M. II. Sim
mons. so far as his career is concern
ed and one that he is not likely to for
get. Mr.. Simmons passed Sunday at
his cottage on the North shore of Cob
bosseecontee and of course he went
fishing, and not only that he is report
ed to have landed one trout that weigh
ed four pounds, another that weighed
three. and also a good sized pickerel.
The remarkable part of the story is
that although Mr.. Simmons had par
ticipated in the spring fishing each
year for the past II years his catch
Of Sunday Was the first that he had
made during that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02
LOCAL NOTICE

How the Club Was Formed" at the
First Baptist vestry Friday evening.
May 4, at s o'clock. Admission %
cents. Homemade candy on sale.
may2d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

Sale Of household goods. also Buick
auto. at n Greenleaf street, East side
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

It's 6-day-a-week proposition at F.
L. Hersey's:-Quality shoe repairing
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

Weber & Hewett's Bran Bread.
may1d6t eci
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02
Wednesday, May 2, 1917.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Is your rubbish out?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22
Turkish Face Cloths, SC

Turkish Wash Cloths, in the de-
sirable jacquard weave. Pink, blue,
lavender and gold. Put up specially
for 10c each.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22
VIZ
3 SOCIETY 6
.S ~ 80 ~

The mail brings many things. 1t
seems, that the mooted question is ito
be a debutante or not to be debu-
tante," and one steps warily in maxi
ing such a decision. "One Of the buds"
writes to this column:
$50 many of the girls can't decide
what TO do this winter. Some want
to come out and others say II lis not
patriotic to be going to parties all the
time. when our boy friends are fight
Ing and maybe dying on the battle
neid. Won't you please give us your
advice on the subtect!"
1t Is 4 question I would BIO glad to
answer for myself. alone, and can
only write what 1 really think on the
subject. which is: don't come out this
season"
Aside from the very worldly point
OF view Of the dcarth OF dancing
partners. doesn't il seem that when
others are sacrificing their lives we
might BIO giving up a few foolish balls
and parties? l know that nothing
80 long as you live can take away from
girl the sweet pleasure Of her first
winter out. 1t is her natural right.
and tho gay. happy hours that she
spends will do her no harm. provided
always she keeps her heart warm to-
ward the misfortunes of others. with
slender white hands reached out in
friendliness and help to those whose
lives touch hers But this winter is
different. You could not enjoy your
coning-eut party. no matter how SIM
pie II was. IL you suddenly remembered
In the midst of it the children Of Bel
siun. In Belgium they have had to
distinguish between the children who
arp StarvinE and those who are only
hungry. 1t is a chastity thought. but
1t is true. Suppose while you were
playing. quite harmlessly and happily
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22

enough in your coming-out winter.
your brother was enduring the hard
ships of the trenches. fighting for his
very life. perhaps. in some foreign
hospital. and you didn't know about it..
1t wouldn't make you feel that you
were doing your part. would it?
There Is nothing in life half so sweet
as that for which we have sacrificed
ourselves. You can come out another
winter. Perhaps peace will come in
another year. Who knows?
The girls in Montreal did not make
their debut last winter. The city was
filled with wounded. and how could
ono go the round of functions that one
must so when youth, shattered with
shot and shell, and all the CHASTITY
pain of war. lay within the walls Of
tho city? There will be much for you
to do. beside the everyday fun and
pleasure that will surely come. You
know to be a debutante is very alb
sorbing thing. and doesn't leave very
much time for work In the Red Cross
or helping in the various charities here
in our own midst. Really, 1t would be
worth the sacrifice. and you would
And after awhile the lovcliest little
song in your heart. just because you
had willingly set aside pleasure. that
was every bit your own, and taken in
stead the path OF duty, up the long hill
of everyday things.
1t is matter for the girls them
selves to decide, this thing OF making
a formal debut this winter We must
not exercise a false economy. because
then we do harm to those who live by
just the things we are doing without.
but surely the matter Of ones presen-
tation to society is question for a
girl to answer to her own heart
Service. sweet little girls. with your
eyes OF light and your happy faces Just
turned toward life. that is the word
that you want. You know best how
you may serve. BRENT WITT
Perry-Gray.
Mrs. Henry Pereival Gray announces
the engagement OF her daughter. Eliza
beth Mosby. TO Marvin Banks Perry,
Of Atlanta. Ga. the wedding 70 take
Continued on Second PaGe)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22

Continued on Second Page.)
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-13
ENCY.

Mrs. Harry Spragg of Des MOI |.
visited at the John Giltner home M
day and Saturday. -,
Mrs. Cecil Nowviock Of Eldon psii
the week end at the John Yealt
home. II
Mrs. Lorne Parks and Miss Len
Mclean attended the telephone opei
ators' convention at Fairfield THIN
day.
Clay Mclean has returned from
visit with friends at Mediapolis.
The Rev. Mr.. Bloomquist of Ormqi
vile preached at the M. e. church sI
day in the absenve Of the Rev. III
Cox ~
Miss Bernice Watkins and
Fink were married Thursday event
at the home Of the officiating paste
Rev. A. L. Criley They LETT thu
evening for q trip to Chicago.
Charles Meeker and family lea.
Tuesday for Salem where they ~
make their future home.
Mrs. Roy Jones. who is a patient
the Ottumwa hospital, is rapidly Il
proving.
Mrs. Roy Watkins and two sons
Ottumwa spent the week end at ii
Philip Watkins home. III
James Bradshaw's car was destro,sI,
by fire Thursday evening. III
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-13
CHOOSE PRESIDENT
OF WOMEN'S LEAGUE

Grinnell. March 12-Miss Bernice
Bradley of Humboldt is the new pres
idcnt of the women's self government
league at Grinnell college, having won
out in the recent election of officers
for the coming year. She will take Of
nee soon after spring vacation. The
other officers elected at this time are
as follows:
Secretary, Edith st. John of Cedar
Rapids; vice president. Helen Rut-
ledge Of Ft. Dodge: treasurer, Margar-
ct Nichols Of Vinton; chairman social
committee, Myra Dodd Of Charles City
With the new administration the
board will continue its work along
much the same lines as it has during
the past year Self government by the
women OF Grinnell has been establish
ed for about four years and the import
ant feature Of the system as it works
here is it's direct contact with all the
activities in which women participate.
This is secured by giving each activity
a representative on the board of con-
troll Of the league Another innova-
ton is system of Junior advisors in
which each freshman woman has an
upper class representative to assist
her during the opening days Of college.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-13
FRISCO ROAD WILL
GARDEN ITS ROUTE

Hannibal, Mo-, March IF. D. Levy.
first vice president and general man
ager of the Frico railroad, announced
that the road will enter the fight
against the high cost of living by per-
uniting it's right of way to be used for
gardens. AS the Frico is 1884 miles
long, 1t will provide thousands Of
acres for increasing the garden area.
The garden sites will practically be
let out free, but to make the action
legal the railroad will lease the sites
for some nominal sum, about 81 for
the year. The garden plots will not be
let to employees alone. but will be
leased to any responsible person. Ap-
plication for them must be made to
the station agent, who will then for
ward the application to the superin-
tendent Of the division, who will act
on It.
There is plenty Of space between
the tracks and the fences on each
side of the right Of way for extern
sive gardens. where radishes. cab
bages, peas, beans, potatoes and 9th
er staple vegetables can be raised.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-13
NOTED AUTHOR WILL
TALK TO IOWA CLUBS

Colfax, March 12-Dr. Smaller
Mathews of Chicago, noted author, ed
ucator and editor. will be- one of the
principal speakers at the state bien-
NAL of the Iowa Federation Of
Women's Clubs to be held May % to
rs at Fort Dodge. according to the de-
cision of the executive board of the
federation that adjourned Saturday at
noon at the Hotel Colfax after two
days session.
Other eminent speakers on the pro-
gram will be Hon. Allen Albert of
Minneapolis. noted as brilliant lee
turer and formerly national president
of the Rotary club.
Mrs Thos G. Winter of Minneapolis,
chairman of thelfterature and library
extension committee of the National
Federation of Women's clubs and
prominent as head of that work at the
New York BIENNIAL last year, is ex-
pected to give one Of the chief ad
dresses.
The entire program will not be
given out until later and there has
been an effort to keep all information
as to the program from the public for
Z few days. However. these three
speakers are practically assured and
club women of Iowa will be interest
ed to know.
Mrs. B. B. Clark of Red Oak is chair
man Of the Biennial program commit
tee and Mrs. J. w. Watzek of Davenp-
port is member Of the committee.
TT. Dodge is enthusiastic over its
plans for the state biennial and ex-
poets to entertain one of the largest
state conventions ever held in Iowa
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-13
DEEP RIVER GIRL
! REPRESENTS SCHOOL

Grinnell, March 12-Miss Kathryn
Cox Of Deep River is representing the
women of Grinnell college in the con-
vention Of women's athletic associa-
lions of the colleges and universities
Of the middle west which is being held
Mt Madison, Wis, this week end The
conference is being held under the SUI
pervision of the women's association
Of Wisconsin university, which issued
the invitation. Among the institutions
represented are Beloit, Chicago, De
Paw. Downer, Indiana, Illinois, Min
nesota, Washington, Wisconsin, Rock
ford and Northwestern. The meeting
Is being held for the purpose Of dis
cusing the organization of systems Of
physical education for women in west
ern colleges and universities. Ques-
tons such as the eligibility of women
to compete in athletic contests, the
stimulation of athletic interest among
women, the administration of women's
athletic associations and the organiza-
ton of activities, are up for particular
discussion.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-13
ACCUSE MAN OF
ENTICING GIRL

Edward Cockerell OF Eddyville was
arrested here late Saturday by Mar
shall D. e. Wildman of that place and
was to be arraigned in Oskaloosa this
afternoon on the charge of enticing
away a child.
Cockerell is alleged to have left Ed
dyville several days ago with Miss 81.
sic Dubric, foster daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John C. Miller of that place. She
Is supposed to be under sixteen years
of age which strengthens the serious
ness of the charge against the man.
The warrant for his arrest was sworn
out by the foster father
Cockerell intended to plead not gull
ty and his preliminary hearing will be
held Tuesday or Wednesday, depend
ing upon the condition of the girl, who
Is now too i'll to appear as witness.
He was taken to Eddyville Saturday
night and held in Jail there until Sun
day afternoon when Justice ]. w. La
Toilette of Mahaska county took him
to Oskaloosa for safe keeping.
According to the story told the Ed
dyville officer here Saturday the couple
were en- route to Missouri. If sufficient
developments appear at the 'prelmin-
airy hearing 1t is possible that the mat
ter may be brought to the attention of
the federal grand jury which will be in
session here, for two or three days be-
ginning Tuesday.