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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-11
Society Notes

The Women's Relief Society will
meet in the Congregational church to-
morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The philanthroplc department of the
Woman's Club met yesterday after
noon at the home OF Mrs b. +. Lin
coin. The ladies sewed for the public
nurse.
The Presbyterian Missionary Socie.
ty will meet with Mrs. John Vonckx
Friday afternoon at 2:3c o'clock. The
subject will be China" A good New
Years resolution for all members of
ZsNe congregation is Regard TO be
present at all missionary meetings
during the coming year"
+ > 4
A most delightful card party was
held "Wednesday afternoon at the OF.
tawa Boat Club. Eleven tables were
filled at bridge The hostesses were
Mrs. Horace Hull and Mrs. B. +. Lin
coin. The hostesses for the party next
Wednesday afternoon win be Mrs.
Thomas Smurr and Mrs. Max Kneussl.
g. q T.
Mrs. q. c. Rickly and Mrs. Cor
della Hathaway entertained The men,
bers of the First Methodist church
choir at the home Of the former in
the Burrows apartments Tuesday
evening. A number of vocal and In
strumental selections We're rendered
by the guests. Ice cream, cake and
candy were served by the hostesses.
Tho home and conservation depart.
ments OF the Woman's Club held
most delightful and educational meet
ing at the Parish house On Monday
afternoon, "Consesyation of Human
Life, was the subject Of most inter-
esting paper by Mrs Fred Sapp. The
Pfome department gave a demonstra-
ton Of an economical lunch. The
menu was as follows
Roast Beef. Brown Potatoes.
Buttered Carrots.
Cream Pie, Bread and Butter
Coffee
For lunch the following menu was
suggested
Cold Roast Beef.
Pear and Lettuce Salad with
Whipped Cream
Candied Apples Bread and Butter.
Tea.
The hostesses for the demonstration
We're Mrs. j j liornung. Mrs. ". l..
Etnyre. Miss Nora Lucey, Mrs. c. e.
Knapp and Mrs. Ed Kelly. There
were about l25 women in attendance
4. = =
The Monday evening card party at
the Ottawa Boat Club viii be resumed
Monday evening, January -, at eight
o'clock. Mr.. and Mrs, y. G. Cairns
and Mr.. and Mrs c. = Irion will be
the hosts and hostesses for the even
ing.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-11
Special Assessment.

All persons whose property is as
sessed for either paving or sewer, or
both, are hereby notified that install
ment is due January |, 1917 and pay
able at the city Office in east base
ment room Of Central Life building.
w. W. CURTIS,
If City Clerk.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-11
Name Scheuttler Chief.

Chicago. Jan. i1.--iHerman f.
Scheuttler, for years first deputy su.
perintendent of police, today was pre-.
pairing to assume the duties of chief
as soon as the council confirms his ap.
probably today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-11

A card party and dance will be held
Tuesday evening, January 16, by the
Ladies Auxiliary of the A. o. H., at
S.. Patrick's school hall Rcard0n's
orchestra will furnish the music 1G
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-11

The members of the Ladies Aux.
Hilary of the A. O. H., will hold card
party Tuesday evening, January 1G,
at st. Patrck's hall Reardons or
chcstra will furnish the music for The
occasion.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-11
Emphaslze Eriendliness.

The Arabs show their frlcndllness
when meeting by shaking hands six or
eight times. Arabs Of distinction go
beyond this---.thcy embrace each other
several times.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-11

the present The early explorations Of
the French are recounted and the per
iod of the Indian occupation is de.
scrihed in detail Turnout the book,
mans reaction to physical environ.
ment is pointed out in interesting
ways.
The Upper Illinois Valley is known
to residents Of Illinois because OF the
Starved Rock State Park and the busy
Industrial district center!ng about La
Sale. Il has also a distinguished
place in State history because of its
role in the early settlement OF Illinois.
aud because of the once.famous ILL.,
nois and Michigan Canal terminates
within it,
FOR QUICK RESULTS TRY THE
WANT" ADS. IN THE FREE
TRADER-JOJRNAL.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-11

FOR SALE--NeW steel typewriter
desk, worth $500; finest kind, Sell
at bargain price. T. 3. Farrell, phone
6iS-W. 1-1S
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-11
TO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE-A safe which was used
as money safe in one of our local
banks for many years, called burglar
proof lots Of room; good order.
weight 1900 lbs. Cost probably four
or five hundred dollars; will sell for
$50. I. B. Farrell. phone 64S-W
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-11
GIVEN ENTENTE REPLY.


The answer given To Germany. II
is believed to be conceived in a
spirit OF frankuess and cOrdiality
and to define broadly the only
terms upon which the Allies
would contemplate peace.
1T appears to be addressed. in
reality, ii not in form, quite as
much to the American people as
TO President Wilson, and to con
stitute a crushing reioinder to the
German pretensions to hum1ni-
tartan sentiment. Ii is said no. 10
be much longer than the recent
reply to German"
Dispatches from Paris stating that
the answer is "ultar-sensational have
aroused much speculation here. Brit
ish papers apparently have taken an
view. According TO the Eng
lish press in general. the note is a
calm and studied effort. setting forth
in principle The aims Of all the Allied
powers and yet at the same time max
ing the charge that Germany is re-,
sponsible for the war
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-11

FOR SALE-Owing to lack of room.
will sell few choice registered Jer-
sey cows. W, b. Palmer. Phone l56.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
Why Is Germany FriendIess.
Here is a Japanese view of the entr,

Here is japanese view of the entry
Of the United States into the war:
America takes her part in the great
war in Europe in much the same
spirit as she set out to punish the Al
gerine pirates u hundred years ago."
says The Far East. In those dis
tant days the Americans compelled the
Algerine sea pirates to acknowledge
the inviolability of the American flag.
The American people set about pre-
ciscly the same task today, but their
enemies arc not simple, if savage, bar
barians; they are perverted civilized
race, who will find added glory In the
increased number of their enemies and
vairsloriously will call upon the ma
tons still neutral to note how they are
attacked on all Sides
With one after another NATHAN re-
calling their representatives from Ger
many, the Kaiser and his vainglorious
war crowd ought to be fully satisfied
shortly But while the German people
are thinking proudly of their ability
to hold the whole world at bay, are
they not also wondering why Germany
has not n friend on earth. Perhaps
they will learn when Prussianism re-
ceives its just deserts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
SOUTH GARDINER

Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Stevens Of Lee,
Mass, are passing few weeks at
their home in town.
Mrs. A. T. Reed was a week end
guest of her son Perley in Waterville.
Mrs. c. S. Harris has gone to Mil
linocket for a weeks visit with her
sister Mrs. Johnston.
Mrs. Justine Eldridge left Friday
for Bath being called there by the
serious illness Of her mother Mrs.
Dwinal Cornish.
Mrs. Lewis Knox was calling on
friends and relatives In Richmond on
Thursday.
Mrs. Hattie Sawyer and daughter
Dorothy Of New York are visiting at
Mrs Henry Sawyer's.
Mrs. Melvin Spencer and Mrs.
Jerry Preble passed Thursday in
Portland.
Miss Leila Mosher who has been
visiting at her uncle's for the past few
weeks has returned to her home in
Rome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Holt Of Gardiner
have moved into one Of Mrs. Saw
yer's rents. .:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
MADISON

The open-air concert given by the Madi
son school band on Main street Friday
evening preceding the second evening Of
the benefit entertainment in Union hall
was listened to by large crowd Of PEG
pie, who heartily applauded the young
sters. There was a large audience pres
ent in the hall and good sum Of money
was netted for the band. A special car
was run over the line of the Somerset
Traction Co. to accommodate the Skowhe-
gan delegation.
Maryland Morse and Harold Caldwell
students in the University of Maine Law
School, arrived home Friday for few
days vacation.
NJ. c. Adams of Bakers Siding was the
guest of friends in Madison Friday night
Mr. Adams was formerly superintendent
Of the Madison plant of the Great North
ern Paper Co.
An event of much interest to friends Of
the North Arson village schools was {.
concert given Friday evening in Cara
bassett hall by the pupils Of the first
eight grades. The following program was
carried out under the direction of Miss
Ellen Gardner Nelson in a manner that
brought forth much applause and favor
able comment. The program America"
school and audience. Buttercups. The
Robin and the Chicken, Pop-Goes-the-
Weasel. Dickory, Dickory, Dock. Eng
fish. LIST grade. Two Little Roses. Hoop
Song Vineyard Dance, 'French, I'd and 81
grades. God the All Terrible, Russian,
Shoemakers Dance. Danish. 9Th. It'll, sth
grades. The Blue Bells of Scotland,
Scotch. Corn Dance Indian. 4th and 5th
grades. Japanese National Song, repeat
ed in Japanese, 4th. 5th. 9Th, 7th and Sth
grades. Oxdansen, Swedish. A. Brad
bury. B. Weinberg. Marsellaise, refrain
in French, Hunsdon House, English, 4th
and 5th grades. The Campbells Are Com
ing. Scotch, 9Th. 7th and sth grades. Reap
the Flax, Swedish, Misses Mclean, Mitch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
Buying War Bonds for Thrift.

A unique partial payment plan
which will put the war bonds within
the reach Of every wage Garner is Of
fered to employers by the Guaranty
Trust Company Of New York. To as
sist in securing the widest possible
distribution of the Liberty Loan
this company has set aside a large
fund to enable the bonds to be carried
by the employers for the individual
subscribers.
The plan provides that the employer
subscribes for the bonds in behalf Of
his employees. He secures bank loan
sufficient to pay for the bonds sub
scribed for by his employees The
subscriptions are made through the
bank which ler.ds the money. the bank
retaining the bonds as collateral, ana
crediting the purchaser with interest
on the bonds.
The employees pay a small amount
each week or their subscriptions.
These sums are deposited with the
bank making the loan, and are credit
ed against the total subscription. AS
fast as payments are completed, the
bonds are delivered. A printed sched-
ule of payments for those receiving
weekly wages or income varying from
$40 up is enclosed. On the reverse
side of this card, the enploye is urged
to take advantage of this opportunity
to show his patriotism.
The plan seems to be worthy Of fol-
lowing by other financial institutions
or large business concerns. The ten
dency is toward thrift as we'll as en-
couraeinS patriotism. Children might
even be encouraged to purchase war
bonds as they save Christmas funds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
MILFORD BOY WINS MAINE
ORATORICAL CONTEST

Lewiston. Me-. May 6.-The. annual
oratorical contest under the auspices
of the Bates College Prohibition AS
sociation was held Saturday evening.
Tho speakers contendcd for prizes ag-
gregating s25. and for the honor Of
competing in the State contest to be
held at Bates on May 20.
First prize was awarded Perley w.
Lane of Milford. Mass. and second to
Paul S. Baldwin of Stafford Springs.
Conn.
In this State contest Colby. Bangor
Theological Seminary and Bates will be
represented. Later the winner will COM
pete in the Eastern college division and
the final winner will compete in the ma
tional competition. Perley w. Lane of
Bates two years ago won the State and
Eastern championships and competed in
the national.
The speakers Saturday night besides
Lane and Baldwin were Charles c. ebay
err, II, Lyndon, VT, Bernard Gould. 30,
Ansonia, Conn. Elton H. Fales, IT. Lew
iston. Earle B. Renwick. IS. Dorchester
Mass; Floyd W., Norton. Is, Cumber-
land Center
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
Maine Gossip

The Star spansIed 6annerl Was
ever flag SO beautiful, did ever flag
SO fill the souls Of mem? The love
OF woman; the sense Of duty; the
thirst for glory; the heart throb.
nirs that impeIs the humbIest
American to stand by his cotors,
fearless in tho defence Of his native
soil, and holding it sweet to die.
for 1.-THE yearnins which draws
him to it when exiIed from tits
free institutions and it's blessed
memories, all are embodied and
symboIizcd by the broad stripes and
bright stars Of the nations emblem.
all live again in the lines and tones
OF Keys anthem. Two or three be
gan the sorn, millions join in the
chorus. They are singing it in
Porto Rican trenches and on the
ramparts Of Santiago, and its
echoes, borne upon the wings Of
morning, come rolling back from
far away Manila; the soldiers mes.
sage to the soldier; the hero's shib-
boleth in battle; the patriots soIace
IN death! Even to the lazy sons Of
peace. who lag at home-the pleas
ure-seekers whose merry making
turns the night to day-those stir
ring strains come as a sudden trum.
pet-ealI, and, above the sounds Of
revelry, subjugated for the moment
to a stronger power, rises wave
upon wave Of melodious resonance,
the idier's aimiess but heartfelt
tribute to his country and his
eountry's flag.
HENRY WA1TERSON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
SOUTH VASSALBORO

Miss Iva Howe who has employment
in Fairfield was hoiAe for a few days
last week.
Mrs. Della Dickey and Mrs. Eta
Twitchell we're visitors in Augusta on
Monday.
Mrs. Bertha Stone returned home
Saturday from the Augusta General
hospital where she has been a surgi-
cal patient.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Porter were
Sunday callers on Mrs. Betsey Casey
of West Winslow. Mrs. Casey remains
about the same.
CONCENTRATIONS are extended to Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Howe on the arrival
Of son on April 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Weber pass
ed Friday in Augusta
Boynton Reeves and Mr.. Boggs of
West Windsor were callers at F.. z.
Taylor's Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07

The folks at West Rockport have
evidently discovered the Fountain of
Youth. In that town lives Melvin
Libby, who conducts a cooper shop
and is past his 18th birthday. They
say he still keeps his pleasant smile
and his face cleared from wrinkles. He
starts his work each morning early
and Is making lime barrels, which has
been his occupation for more than 50
years. The writer for a Rockland
paper living in West Rockport, who
signs himself Farmer" says, 1.-THE
writer who will be SO his next birth
day is still on deck. Then also living
in the same town is John Graves. who
will be 81 in a few months and who
goes for his mail every day and has
taken care of a COW and horse daily
the past winter and does many other
chores. Then there is Aunt" Sally
Simmons. who is nearly "a years Of
age, who has been seriously i'll, who
received last week 40 cards, con-
as she is now evidently long way on
the road to recovery.
The Rockland Red Cross chapter is
a thriving organization. Since the or
ganization Of the chapter there have
been many enrollments. and the first
day marked 174 added to the list.
About 81 enrolled at the charter meet.
ing. The Rookland work viii be for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
Patriotic Agriculture

Editor Kennebec Journal:
Patriotism does not consist alone In
applauds from the galleries but rather
in personal sacrifice. 1t is the small
things as we'll as the great things
that make a great nation. The ma
tons greatest need at this time is
more food rather than salesmen or
commercial men. have felt 1t duty
to heed the call and join hands with
the tillers Of the soil for greater
production of food for 1917, and do
all that is possible in the interest of
democracy by helping to feed tho
hungry to the sacrifice Of greater OPP
portuuities. s. a'
=. II fNGRAHAM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
Editors Letter Box
Moro Free Land for Gardeners.

Editor Kennebec Journal:
1 will give free use of six or eight
acres of land, situated on the Itch
field Road in Farmingdale, three miles
from Hallowell, to any one wishing to
plant field crops or in small patches
for gardens. This land lies high and
is seldom troubled by early frosts and
has always yielded generously to a
reasonable amount Of fertilizing and
cultivation.
REUBEN S. NEAL
W. Farmingdale, May 8. 1917.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
STATE OF MAINE.
Office of Secretary OF ST.


Augusta. April II. 1917.
Notice Is hereby given that a Petition
for the Pardon Of Mrs. Grace r Pn,,ca
convict in the State Prison at Thomas
ton under sentence for the crime of man
slaughter, is now pending before the Gov
ernor and Council. and a hearing thereon
at Augusta, on Thursday the th:rty-first
day Of May next. at ten o'clock A. NJ.
FRANK w. BALL,
Secretary Of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07
The'Worid War a Year Ago
Today-Mav 7,

The Germans at Verdun reached
the summit Of Hill 304, occupying
the French trenches on the north
ern slope and taking 1900 prison
era
Russians again defeated Turks
On the march to Bagdad; also
made progress IN the lower Stripa
river, Galicia.
A supplementary German note to
the United States admitted that
the Sussex was sunk In error by 4
German submarine and expressed
sincere regret.
Two Years Ago Today.
win 21oA souls On board, LOO
q whom, including about 100
Angicaus, weee lost, the Lusi-
tania was toepsdoed Of Ireland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07

ell, Clark, Berry. Crymble. Annie Laurie
Scotch, Eleanor Mitchell and chorus:
Suanee River. American. 4th and 5tn
grades. Irish Jig, Kathleen Bailey and
Margueritha Schwind. Star Spangle(
Banner, school and audience
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07

The Spugs (society for the preven-
ton Of useless giving) are succeeded
by Spuds (society for the production
OF unnumbered desirable-er-ah-tu
bers).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07

why is ice dearer ?"-Editorial
headline in exchange.
Very simple problem, Mister-it cost
more to freeze it last win+er
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07

When making chocolate fudge add
two or three tablespoonful Of Juice
from apple sauce. This makes q pleas
ant favor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07

the men of the Coast Patrol and Mill
tary Training school in Rockland. Ihe
Navil Militia arncry will be used as
a workroom and will be fitted as soon
as possible At that place pajamas.
surgical shirts, convalescent gowns,
convalescent stockings, sheets, pillow
cases and tray cloths will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07

One boy who is going black to the
soil" in regular fashion Is EVerete
Brasier, a student at U. Of NJ, who is
at his home in Guilford working on his
fathers farm, raising food for the
army in accordance with the new rule
passed at the University.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07

Capt. Zachariah Storer who died
April rs at his home at Dutch Neck
near Waldoboro, aged 81 years, was
the oldest person in the community
and the last of large family. In his
younger days Capt. Storer commanded
several vessels f:om his home port
and was two times shipwrecled. At
ter retiring from sea he conducted his
farm until the infirmities of old age
incapacitated him. since when he mas
ben tenderly cared for by his adopfed
daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07

The good folks at Brownvilie were
treated to a bit of real China, one day
last week when several trains full OF
rea, Cinnamon right from their native
soil passed through that town over
the Canadian Pacific railroad on tnelr
way to Canada. From there the
celestials will be sent to England 10
work in the mines and also 90 farm
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-07

Cu;lford man, when going from
Dexter by train recently criticised the
action of the town Of Dover in paint
ing the white" schoolhouse at west
Dover a color. 1t is still known by
tho old name and he thinks it should
nave retained its coat of white paint
How dear to the hearts of so many OF
NC GRO the old landmarks with the old
surroundings and changes are start
ling, just as the fast disappearing
hedges from around the older houses
shock one in almost the same degree
us a man who shaves off his NOUS
tache and shows his whole mouth az
fer MANY years of concealment
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-21

One way to control the fly is to
catch II, in such a trap as is shown
above. The trap may be placed near
the garbage can, or any other place
where the flies are sure to come. A
simple and effective tray may be made
from a grocery box by substituting
wire netting for the top and two sides.
cutting a round hole in the bottom and
inserting in 1t a wire netting cone
with an eighth-inch opening at the
bottom. and a half-inch opening at the
top. Some article of food, preferably
a fish head, should be placed inside for
bait. The trap must be elevated sever
al inches above the ground, so as to
give the flies a chance to enter. When
the trap is full, it may be emptied by
shaking it's contents through = small
opening, ordinarily closed by a sliding
door. The trap described and shown
In the illustration is a particularly ef-
fective one, as 1t was planned with a
view to the fly's habits. The odor Of
food leads, the fly to enter the trap
at the bottom. Once inside 1t is at
tracted to the top by the light. When
It gets out of the wire one 1t cannot
escape. The trap has the additional
virtue of being inexpensive. 1t may be
made at a cost Of about 20 cents and
.bout q half hours time.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-21
Aster,

nOvae-angllae) Is one OF the most beau
tiful and most satisfactory of this
latter class. The vlgor and ease Of
culture of the aster are factors which
contribute to its popularity.
Plants from seed sown in the open
ground in May bloom finely in Septem-
Der and October, when the flowers
are e at their best. For July and
August bloom, seeds should be sown In
March or April in a cold frame, spent
hothed, or In pots or boxes in a living
room. Cover the seeds about half an
inch deep with rich, light soil and
when the plants have three or four
leaves transfer them to thumb pots or
to other boxes, setting the plants about
two inches apart each way. After all
danger of frost is past transplant the
plants so treated to their permanent
home, where they should stand about
IS inches apart each way in well-pre-
pared beds. Fresh manure or manure
used in too large quantities sometimes
proves injurious to asters. Only thor
oughly composted manure mixed with
the soil Is safe for these plants, Small
quantities OF air-slaked lime, or Of
fresh wood ashes, stirred into the sur
face Of the aster beds prove beneficial
to the plants, When given plenty Of
water and rich, fine soil asters can be
grown into beautiful pot plants.
In some localities and during some
seasons the aster is seriously attacked
by the so-called black potato beetle
or blister beetle (epicauta pepnsylv
vantca), al insect which feeds upon
the partly developed buds, causing
them to develop, If at all, into, de-
formed, irregular blossoms. In such
localities asters can be successfully
grown under screens of mosquito net
ting or other thin cloth.