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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
CharpIin Comedy Co.

The Champln Comedy Co. presented
Wednesday afternoon at the Augusta OPP
era house in its Enthusiastically forcible
way the drama wife but No Child in
which Is told the story of woman who,
having become a partner to a loveless
marriage, seeks to win from his bride,
with whom he is living happily, her for
mer sweetheart. First she attempts to
destroy the woman's faith in the man
and later. this failing. attempts to in
volve her former lover in a scheme to
make a fortune at her husbands expense
Her husband foils the plot and as re-
suit OF the woman's Screenings the other
mans life is wrecked
The tidal Wave" the scene for which
is laid in the south Pacific islands. was
presented in the evening to an audience of
good size. In this drama showing the
struggle between family pride and the
sense of justice there is a big element OF
real tragedy which, however, is relieved
by genuine and sparkling humor. The
cast met most satisfactorily the plays
sxaeting requirements.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
BADLY INJURED
WHEN EXTENSION
LADDER CoLLAPsEs
Frank Smith Receives
Injuries to Spine-Is
Taken to Hospital -
Fracture Is Feared

The collapse of an extension ladder
which was being used by painters
working on the Caldwell building at
the corner of State and Capitol streets.
caused injuries to Frank Smith, whose
home is at the corner OF Belfast ave-
nue. and Quimby street, which are fear
ed to be of an extremely serious ma
ture.
Smith and George Kicker, fellow
painter, had just been changing the
location of the ladder. Smith, who
was carrying the upper end of the lad
der. was walking along the edge of
the stable roof, and Kicker. who sup
ported the lower end. was walking on
the ground. Unknown to either of
the men, while the ladder was being
moved, one section became unlocked
from the other. With the ladder in
the desired place. Smith climbed onto
it and started to descend. The top
section shot down rapidly under his
weight, and then the whole ladder fell
over backwards with Smith under
meath.
Smith, who was suffering terrible
pain, was taken to the Augusta Cen
eral hospital where 1t was found that
his spine had been injured. There
is fear that the spine is fractured, al
though the physicians are hopeful that
this is not the case. Wednesday eve
ming the injured man was resting fair
ly comfortably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
Over 100 Join Volunteer
Hospital Drive Corps
Motor Car Section for Prosperity Pa.
rade-Statement Of Campaign Com.
mittee as to Augusta General Hos.
pitaI Needs

More than 100 persons already have
joined the volunteer corps which will
seek to raise $4,000 in one week begin
ming Oct. Is for the Augusta General
hospital
The executive committee for the big
civic movement is perfecting plans which
call for participation by leading citizens
OF the towns outside of Augusta which
are served by the local hospital Already
campaign units are under way in Halo
we'll and Winthrop and the committee ex-
poets to announce the enrolment of work.
ers In other towns which send many pa
tents to the Augusta institution
Captain Harris s. Woodman of the
Winthrop division reported yesterday the
following public-spirited men who thus
far have joined the team: John H. Nc
Troy, DR.. Warren 3. Sanborn, Dr. Karl
IS. Sturgis. f. r. Jones. c.. s. Towle and
II. r. Wadsworth.
Further plans for a large automobile
section in the ProsperityPatriot parade
to be held on Oct. II were formulated at
yesterdays official meeting of the cam
paign executive committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04

The committee has issued a call to ev-
cry motor car owner in the city to take
part in the procession which will move
promptly at r. NJ. from the State House.
Attractive banners in the national hospi-
tai colors-green and white-wili be ready
for distribution early next week, when
automobile owners will be invited to call
for them at campaign headquarters In the
Augusta House.
Meantime. arrangements are being per
fected for the other units of the parade,
the Rev. William r. Wood, chaplain of
the Junior Militia, and the Rev A. F.
Walch. scout master OF the Boz Scouts,
having pledged their cooperation in max
ing the Prosperity parade one of the big
gest events of the year.
Blaine Owen, grand marshal and
Charles P. Kinsman, chief of staff, are
formulating detailed plans for the pro-
cession.
The campaign committee yesterday is
sued the following statement:
THE increased demands which have
been made on the Augusta General hospi-
tai In recent years and the fact that the
building, nearly a century old never in
tended for modern hospital purposes, IS
badly in need of repairs, are two out
standing facts which led to the determi-
nation to ask the public to subscribe the
building fund soon to be sought
When one realizes that 1t is impossible
to make even urgent repairs because
there Is no space in which to move pa
tients while that work Is being done, It
Is readily apparent that enlarged quar-
ters are essential. Anyone having doubt
as to the need of more room and better
facilities need only inspect the building
to become an earnest booster for the
coming campaign.
1.-THE hospital is one Of Augustus most
cherished institutions, and the fact 1t Is in
need Of assistance for increasing its use
fulness to the community will prove sur
ficient to warrant hearty support. Au-
gusta has been served too well in the past
by the hospital to let its wants be neglect
ed now.
THE fact that the government is likely
to make demands on the institution to
care for wounded soldiers Is sufficient
cause in itself to do everything. possible
to increase the facilities Of the hospital
But from the point of view Of the city
alone the hospital must be taken care Of
In the best way possible.
when the campaign starts there Is, no
question but that 1t will be the inception
Of generous response that will result
In the erection Of big modern three
story brick addition, suitable to meet the
city's constantly growing hospital needs"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE

Molly King and Creighton Halo in
Pathe's Latest Serial Picture, "The
Seven Pearls" by Chas. w. Goddard.
Start Today with First Episode.
Kitty Gordon in 1.-THE Beloved Ad-
venturess"-Pathe News-Universal
Comedy
Today Thursday is the day a good
many of us have been waiting for as the
initial performance of THE Seven
Pearls" featuring Molly King and Creigh-
to Hale will he shown. OF especial inter-
est 10 many people of Augusta will be
that the author of this thrilling serial and
also Of THE Perils of Pauline" and THE
Exploits OF Elaine Charles w. Goddard,
IL a brother to our we'll known citizen and
corporation lawyer, Arson n. Goddard,
and for that reason II for no other, curl
osity should persuade you to see the open
ing chapter Of our new serial and the Sc
rial itself will hold your attention and
make you want to see it to the end. Talk
about thrills Why. the Seven Pearls"
has n thrill for every foot OF film and that
Is going some. However. we can't use
all our space for this one picture AS we
have others on the bill that will no doubt
appeal as well as thrilling serial. Kitty
Gordon in "The Beloved Adventures" a
fascinating story OF a woman Of the
stage who is beloved by many men, but
who loves one man only. She sacrifices
much for the sake of a young sister
whom she loves with mothers love. and
proves her true worth at last. Miss Cor
don wears different gown for each
scene and very remarkable display Of
the latest fashions forms one Of the bril-
liant features of this production Every
woman will want 10 see this picture for
this reason In addition to the reason that
II is fascInatingly interesting rroduc
ton Pathe News speaks for itself, It's
always good. Universal Comedy. "A Boob
for ruck''-not a very elegant title but a
bowling success as a comedy
Some show. See It and go home and
take about it.--Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
Funeral Of Perley Cummings

The funeral services Of the late Perley
Cummings, who passed away in a Boston
hospital. were held Wednesday afternoon
at 4 o'clock from the home of Harry C.
Cummings on the Eight Rod road. a
brother Of the deceased. Rev. Mr.. Lay
ton, pastor OF the Green street Meth
odist church. conducted the services.
There were many friends and relatives
present and the floral contributions were
many and beautiful. The bearers were
John L. Dutton. Charles r. Dutton, Ar
thur Percival and Rex q. Church. The
hurials was in the family lot In the Cum
mings cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
MAN WANTED FOR
AUGUSTA HOUSE THEFT
ARRESTED IN Salem
Actor-Hotel Porter Will
Be Brought to Angus
ia for Trials Under
Probation on Tw O
Charges

Jerry Perry Bradley, alias Harry Fisk,
who is charged with the theft of $3.50 from
the Augusta House on the 18th of Septem-
Der, was taken into custody Wednesday
by the police of Salem, Mass City Mar
shall Tyler was notified of the arrest at
about o'clock last evening. 1t is stated
by the Salem officials that Bradley adj
mitted the theft and has consented to
come to Augusta to face trial, although
he had made threats of fighting extradi-
ton. officer Mckinney left last evening
for Salem to get the prisoner.
The arrest of Bradley Is the result Of
persistent activity on the part of the Au-
gusta police department, which has been
in almost constant communication with
the police of various cities and towns in
which 1t was believed possible the man
might have been, at one time or another,
since the theft. Bradley, who had been
employed at the Augusta House less than
week, in the capacity of night porter,
disappeared early in the morning of the
18th. During that day nothing was seen
OF him. Early in the evening he called
a Richmonds store on Hillcrest street
and shortly after at Tolman's garage. At
the latter place he secured the use Of
an automobile and was taken by Mr.. Toll
man to Gardiner. He asked to be taken
to Richmond but Mr.. Toln1an became sus-
picious of his actions and refused the re-
quest. 1t has been learned that Bradley
went to Richmond on the Pullman and
passed the night at a house where he had
formerly roomed. On the following morn,
from that time his whereabouts had not
been known by the police until last eve
ming.
Bradley has followed the profession of
an actor and has appeared with q stock
company. once playing In this city. Just
prior to taking the position at the Au-
gvsta House he was making plans to Join
the stock company of Price Weber. A
change in the plans Of the management
forced him to seek another calling. At
one time he sought a livelihood as a
teacher of the dramatic art. The Salem
probation officers. who have had occasion
to know something of the man, describe
Bradley as man very much Struck on
himself and given to striking poses.
Bradley Is under probation on two
charges One is for the non-support Of
his wife, who resides in Salem, and the
other for an assault upon a Chinaman on
July Of this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
YOU ARE PARTLY
MADE Of IRON

That is, iron is an essential con-
stituent Of pure, healthy blood
Peptiron, the new iron tonic. COM
bines pepsin, iron. nux, celery and
other blood and stomach tonics that
physicians prescribe.
1t is a wonderful corrective of
aremia, paleness, languor. nervous
ness-whether caused by hard work,
worries-over-u of salts and other
blood depicting cathartics that are
doing so much harm to many people
just ,now-or any other cause. Pept-
iron will restore the iron strength
that you must have for cheerful per-
Torrance Of daily duties
Peptiron is in convenient pill form.
chocolate coated and pleasant to take.
Get it today.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04

in cutting corn into the silo but the
engine was set in the yard in a posi-
ton where it is claimed 1t could not
have possibly been responsible for the
conflagration.
The buildings were among the best
in town and included a two story
house. stable and barn, all connected,
and a storehouse containing the farm
ing tools. all Of which were completely
destroyed. Over 100 tons of hay. two
hogs, Is pigs. a bull and two calves
were also consumed with the build
ings. There is In the entire place 454
acres of land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
FARM HAND ARRESTED
ON LARCENY CHARGE

The police department was notified
Wednesday afternoon by Deputy Sher-
if Fred ]. Perkins Of Brookville of the
arrest Of Clayton Darby Of that town,
against whom is a warrant charging
him with the larceny of a dress suit
case from Mrs. Perley Hanks of this
city.
Darby, who is 20 years Of age, was
employed on Riverside Drive, on
premises adjoining those from which
the dress suit case was stolen. He will
be arraigred in the Augusta municipal
court this morning at $50 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
EXPECT MANY
THURSDAY EVE

Manager Charles Kinsman, in charge
Of putting over" the benefit concert
by Tinker's Singing Orchestra. at City
Hall, tonight. is confident Of good
sized crowd at both concert and dance.
The sale of tickets up to Wednesday
evening had been gratifying according
to reports from the boys Of the Junior
Militia and Boy Scouts. A few good
reserve seat tickets were left. Mr..
kinsman said that he hoped it would
be remembered that many novelties
and vaudeville acts will be introduced
by the orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
At the Hospital

Mrs. Nellie Dunton, who has been re-
ceiving treatment at the Augusta Cen
eral hospital for the past several days,
was able to leave Wednesday and go to
her home in Palermo. w H. Nichols of
Fairfield was admitted Wednesday to the
hospital for treatment Miss Mildred
Hunt, who has been night superintendent
at the hospital for the past seven months.
has severed her connection with that in
stitution and has taken up private work
Miss Helen Shaw is taking Miss Hunt $
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
LIVE STOCK BURNED IN
$4,000 FARM fire

Athens, Me, Oct. 3.-The fine build
ings on the Eastman Hathorn farm,
about one mile from this village, own
ed and occupied by j. G. Beckwith and
his son-in-law, Wilbur Taylor, were
burned to the ground Wednesday aft
ernoon at a loss estimated from S12,-
600 to $4,000. There was a total in
surance of $4,000.
The origin of the fire is a mystery
but it is thought it may have been
due to combustion from the large
quantity of hay stored in the barn. as
the flames were first detected in the
west end of the structure. A gaso-
lene outfit was being used at the time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
\ POWERFUL
| MfoIC|NE WILL END
|NEU MAT|SM

,,-, not whether YOU have nao
mains from rheumatism for "
a.,-esslng iwltchings for ~
/ pbnma Is strong enough ana
LA powerful enough to drive
II. ,o.sors from your body ana
Il 81 misery or money back
..,. are authorized to sell
!, a no-cure-no-pay basis a
..s = Inexpensive. and after you
ANAL dose as directed once a
10 DAYS you should know that
-, have obtained a remedy that
(es,qs,r rheama'l'm
- ave years throughout America
has been prescribed by broad
.,ysrans and mas released thou
,.rn agony pam and despair
w. sept&-oct14
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04

Current Events Club will meet Fri
day at =. NJ. with Mrs. Ralph Brown,
81 School street. Quotation, The SUI
preme test Of the nation has come. We
must all speak, act and serve togeth-
r."-(Woodrow Wilson,. Roll call,
Doing Our Bit; minutes of annual
meeting: Presidents message; music,
patriotic songs; reading, "A Tribute
to America" Mrs. J. Frank Rabbit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
NEW PORTLAND
George Lovejoy

George Lovejoy, aged SO years. and
one of the oldest residents of New
Portland passed away at his home
on Ray hill about II o'clock Wednes-
day forenoon. He had been a life
long resident OF that community and
was farmer by occupation. His wife.
formerly Laura Malay. cied about 30
years ago.
There were the parents Of nine chill
dren. of whom the following survive:
Herbert Lovejoy. who lives at home.
Mrs. Sadie Getchell of Embden, Sher-
man and Sherry Lovejoy and Mrs.
Georgia Williamson of New Portland,
Mrs. Belle Gray Of Madison and Mrs.
Ira s. Chesley of Stratton. The fu-
neral will be held Friday at 1 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
BRANCH MILLS

G. II. Gardiner, president Of the
Farmers Union of Maine, will give an
address on the business of the Farm
ers' Union at the Grange Hall at
Branch Mills on Friday Oct. 18th at
F. NJ. All are cordially invited, in
Guiding the ladies' oct4-5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04

The auto fire truck was sent to 9
Florence street last evening at 80
o'clock where a chimney fire was TAX
ing place. Four chemicals put out the
blaze The house is owned by Charles
Pease and occupied by Lester Babb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04

Mrs Delo Brasier and son F'reder-
lex of Taunton. Mass. who have been
visiting relatives on Riverside Drive.
went to Rumford Tuesday for a few
days visit with relatives. They were
accompanied as far as Lewiston by
Mrs. Chester Stevens and Mrs. Fred
Cunningham and little daughter Irma.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04

Lloyd E. Gray, who is a patient at
the Augusta General hospital where
he has been suffering from a severe
case Of blood poisoning, is reported as
on the way to recovery. His father.
Herbert c. Gray Of Bangor. has been
visiting him. and Wednesday returned
to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
National Headquarters
Washington, D. c.

aShlngtOn, u. Y.
September is, 1917.
Mrs. A. F. Parrott Chairman Knitting
Department, Augusta Chapter, Au-
gusta, Me.
Dear Mrs. Parrott-This Will ac-
knowledge your letter of Sept. 18th re-
questing advice as to the propriety or
allowing women workers to buy yarn
from the chapter to knit articles for
their own people.
/ am compelled to advise that, oW-
ing to the difficulty we have had in Sc
curing yarn, that it has just been pos
sible to secure q sufficient quantity
which we figure will cover the order
from Major Murphy for l IL million
sets Of knitted articles. You can cas-
lily see, therefore, that If the local CHAP
ters are allowed to dispose of the ar
ticles made from the chapter yarn, we
would fall far short of filling Major
Murphy's request. 1t is perfectly pos
sible, of course. for the mothers to
purchase the yarn from local dealers
to make these articles, but we strongly
urge that YOU do not use the chapters
supply for this purpose under the eX-
listing circumstances
With kindest regards, | am
Yours very truly
J. G. BLAINE, .JR.,
Associate Director, Bureau of Develop
ment.
Co. II. Med Department Tr Units,
Fort Ethan Allen, Vt, Sept, p, 1917.
VT. Crhrough Military Channels)
/ the Augusta Red Cross received and
with sweaters.
A. NEwHoUsE, NJ. r. q. co. H.
IND.
TT. Units, Fort Ethan Allen, VT.
Sept. q, 1917
National Red Cross, (N1rs. A. F. n.
house, NJ. G. R. G., who is in command
NJ. NJ. DUNTON. Mai. Of Med. Corps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04

The W c. T. L, will hold its reg
ular meeting with Mrs. Abbie Lilly
107 Green street. on Friday at $50 p.
NJ. The members are requested to
come prepared to do Red Cross work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04

The first doe of the season to arrive
in Augusta. a 95-pound doe, was re-
ceived here Wednesday afternoon. The
animal was shot in the region of Dead
water by Fred A. Hayden of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04

Mrs Charles A. Bragg and son YER
non, who have beel residing on Win
throp street. left Wednesday after
noon for Dover, y. H.. whe:e they are
TO make their ho'rc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04

William G. Bunker returned Wednes-
day afternoon from a business trip to
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04

f. f. Bradley left Wednesday after
noon for visits in Boston and Prov
idence. Today he will stop off at
Prockton to attend the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04

| Tickets for the Benefit concert this
evening at City hall will be on sale at
| the Armory in City hall all this after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
septl5eodtfX

vention. The resolutions pledged support
to the army and navy. food conservation,
Liberty Loan financing and the main
tenance of the ideals Of patriotism and
Christian citizenship!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04

Pressure Isle, Me, Oct. 3.-Orlando E.
Frost Of Belfast was reelected president
of the United Baptist Convention OF
Maine at the close of it's annual session
today.
The other officers were chosen as fol-
lows: Vice president. Rev. William r.
Wood of Augusta; recording secretary.
Rev. G. E. Owen of Waterville; CORE :
spending secretary, Rev. I. B. Mower Of
Waterville; associated corresponding sec
rotary, Rev. George H. Hamlen, D. D.. of
lewiston treasurer, George N. GRAHAM
of Portland; auditors. Albert f. Nealand
and Edwin Smith, both of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Edison Locke went by automobile
Wednesday 10 Readfield to attend the
fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04

All members of Co. A, Augusta Jun
Tor Militia. are to be present at theil
Armory at o'clock sharp Thursda!
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04

Mrs. Leda Bechard returned Wednes-
Cay from Madison where she visited
her brother. Paul Vigue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-04
Augusta Chapter Of Red
Gresham Dept Notes

Will the knitters connected with Au-
gusta Chapter please call in person for
the yarn they wish-we cannot deliver
yarn to one for several to use.
Please do not borrow yarn to finish
off articles. We have small balls on
hand. 1t is better to call for them.
Please do not knit one sock and ask
friend to knit the other. The knit
ting is not the same and makes pairs
of socks mismated.
If not familiar with the Canadian
toe, take your socks to the Parish
House Thursday morning or Friday
afternoon, when someone will gladly
show YOU how to finish one Return
all pieces of arm.
Please return finished articles be-
fore asking for more wool
Please knit sweaters on No. needle:
b, and are much too big
Any who can knit mittens with
thumb and fore finger please call for
yarn at Red Cross headquarters.
II children are knitting mufTlers.
some member of the family kindly see
that they are using No. 3 needle and
DO not make holes or drop stitches.
All who took out yarn in July and
august please return the finished ar
tlcie Oct 5th for shipment , Room POS,
Post Office, open all day Friday to re-
ceive goods
No heavy yarn for sweaters Tuesday.
Plenty Of fine gray
Headquarters
From; Commanding officer co. H.
To: The surgeon, Fl Ethan Allen,
Subject: Delivery of Sweaters.
!. The shipment of sweaters fror
all Augusta boys are now supplied
1t. w.
1ST.
Office Commanding Officer, Med. Dep,
To the Augusta Chapter, American
Lillian Parrot. returned.
1. To note remark Of Lieut. Ney
Of the Augusta Unit.
incl.