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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

the week. At some of the sale Stables
trade was transacted at about the same
values as were received IN tne Ple
ceding week, while at others dealers re-
portd about $40 per head advance. Ih<s
irregularity was due in part to the TACT
that some of the dealers lost sales, by
regular buyers being kept at nome un-
der the press of farm work, and the
shortage in helpers. But aside from
these backs to trade, the general
tone of the market was firm and most
sales were made within the range OF
prices received a week ago, and the
demand was good Buyers from out
side the state took the bulk of the
horses.
Western horses were in plentiful sup
ply for the demand, and few remained
unsold Seconds at present are coming
in for sale in larger numbers, but the
quality averages poor. They always
sell and generally for all they are
worth. There were some good quality
acclimated horses on sale. which
changed hands quickly at high prices.
The best quality in heavy green
drafters. 1S5Od1sOo lbs, sold from 1895
ass; medium weight. first class draft
ers. sold from s275@325; heavy wagon
and express horses, from $175m 25o;
chunks. from $o00G 300: acclimated
horses from s1751oo5; seconds, from
s5od150.
Tt the city sale stables-J. c. Keith
Stevens & Sweet Horse Co. offered two
express carloads Of green Illinois
horses. and Is head of Missouri horses
with fully 100 head more in acclimat-
ed and seconds. There was a good
cleanup with prices steady. This week
the firm will have on sale so head In
diana horses bought by the government
for the army, but rejected later. They
weigh from. 1200@150U lbs. and will be
sold at reasonable figures. There will
be also offered one express carload OF
Illinois horses. drafters and heavy
wagon horses, and the usual run of sec
onds.
William Hurwitz sold four express
carloads of green western horses and
43 seconds. All were cleaned up but II
horses at the weeks end and prices
We're comewhat higher in average
sales. with the demand brisk. This
week there will be on sale three ex-
press carloads from the West. and g.
acclimated and seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
PALMYRA

Lightning struck an elm tree 35 feet
from the residence of w. A. Blaisdell,
shattering glass in the front of the
house. during an electrical storm which
passed over this place Monday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thompson of
Dexter We're over Sunday guests at
Mrs. P. p. Dearborn's.
Born July -. to Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Fletcher, son, Mrs. Jennie Homestead
is with them.
Charles W. Thompson of st. Adams
was in town Sunday.
The Red Star Sunday school visited
the village Sunday school Sunday aft
ernoon. Mrs. Sidney Weeks has CON
Quoted the Red Star for two years at
her home. and the school is a credit to
her as shown by the public exercises
Palmyra Grange At its last meeting
appointed q committee to write a let
ter of appreciation to those Palmyra
boys who have enlisted in our coun-
try's service.
Otis L. Blaisdell took II. q. Blaisdell
Of st. Alhans to Detroit Saturday by
automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
VASSALBORO

CROSS HILL-Mr. and Mrs Charles
Perkins and Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Haynes
enjoyed a trip on the steamer Islander
Saturday to Boothbay.
Mrs. Emma Haley. who fr several
weeks has been visiting at the home
of her son, J. a. Haley. returned Sat
urday TO her home in Reading. Mass
Mrs. f. d. Coney Of Portland In Wis.
ting her mother, Mrs Lizzie Brigss.
Several from this place attended the
funeral services Sunday OF the late
Charles NJ. Dickey at South Vassal-
toro.
Mr. and Mrs. r. E. McLatehie. who
have been passing short time in the
place. left Sunday for few days
stay at their home in Winthrop, Mass.
Mrs. Eva Buck and daughter Ruth
Of Reading, Mass, arrived Monday to
pass their vacation at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. Jesse Haley
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Haynes enjoyed
an auto trip Sunday. visiting Newport,
Palmyra and other places OF interest
Miss Ruby Wood OF Waterville 10
enjoying a two weeks vacation at the
home CT her mother Mrs. Mary Wood.
Henry Richardson Of walthanu.
Mass, is stopping at his farm.
Henry Mariner has recently pur-
chased new touring car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
South Daoota Mines

South Dakota mines In 1916 produced
$7.4so.4s9 in gold. 215gDl ounces OF silver.
and 35.406 pounds Of lead. with a total
value Of $7.6N534, which was a small In
crease over the production of 1915 and the
largest output since 1912. The output for
the first six months OF 1917. according to
Charles w. Henderson. Of the United
States Geological Survey. indicates that
for the whole year 1917 there will Prob
ably be reduction OF $3.00o in gold. -
the Wasp No. 2 and the New Reliance
mines and mills, both closed at the END
Of 1916 were idle during the FIRST SIX
months Of 1917 and probably will not re-
sumo operations during this year. Worn
will probably not be resumed at the Bis
marck mine and mill. idle since 1914 The
high price Of machinery. zinc. and chemi-
calls necessary In the cyanide process ana
reduction Of the cyanide precipitatss 70
bullion may force some OF the other prop
critics 0 close before the end OF 1917. The
Homestake mines and mills. which pro-
duce the bulk Of the production OF the
Black Hills district, South Dakota, have
been operated continuously. with q regu-
lar output. during the six nrst nonths Of
1917, and unless the labor situation inter-
feres will probably continue steadily
throughout the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST l. 1917

theatre during the fall and winter
months, and a program that few cities
will give even a passing thought. It's
a bill that costs lot of money and
bill Of worth. The next feature to be
shown at this house will be Douglass
Fairbanks in In Again and Out
Again" Next in line to this will be
George NJ. Cohan in his own produc-
ton, broadway Jones'" Conan him
self will play the lead. The bill at
the Johnson Opera house today is Mae
Murray in the Paramount feature, AT
First Sight" a comedy and Photograph.
Friday and Saturday at this theatre
finds the regular bargain days of u
reels, which people are beginning to
regard as treat. No city in Maine
today is showing the program that is
found at these two theatres and the
coming season promises TO be the best
in the history of motion pictures. See
little Mae Murray today. the girl with
the Mary Pickford smile and pout. One
dime to any part of the house. EX-
ira fans have been added which makes
this cosy house as cool as any along
the line. Remember the Coliseum bill
is for next Friday and Saturday. An
ether big feature has been slated for
the near future which will cause all to
look and listen.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
SUPT. CHASE
! GIVEN RECEPTION

Retiring Supt Of Schools Herbert j.
Chase was rendered farewell recep-
tion, Monday evening at the home of
Mr.. ana Mrs. Charles H. Gray.
Brunswick Avenue. Most of the one
hundred invitations issued were &C
cepted. The guests We're received by
Mrs. Gray and MIR. Chase. A brief but
thoroughly enjoyable musical program
was given by Miss Lucy Titcomb Of
Aug, sta, violin; Misses Ruth Green
wood Of SkoWhegan, and Eleanor Nc
Causl;.nd Mrs. F. r. McCausland,
pianist. Brief remarks were made
by Hon. O. 3. Clason, Mr.. j. NJ.
j.. Bates and Mr.. H. J. Chase. The
house was Charmingly dressed with
cut flowers. Ices were served by the
Misses Eleanor Lewis. Blanche Libby.
Louise Maxcy. Louise Allen and Edith
Chase. Mr.. Chase assumes his new
duties as superintendent of the Mil
ton Mass. schools on August LIST. He
will he followed by the best wishes Of
many appreciative friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

The list Of enlisted Hallowell men as
published Tuesday has awakened
much interest with the result that the
following names in addition TO those
of yesterday have been furnished the
reporter:
Navy-Percy Latlippe, Walter But
Ter, Guy Overlook, Earl Gray and John
Weston.
Regular Army-Edward Webb. Law
renee Rich and John Wiley.
I'd Me. Inf-Herbert Howe.
Mention should be made of George
Inman. a former Hallowell boy. who
enlisted in the fall Of 1915. In Ca
madam regiment and who is now fight
ing in France. Also we should not r.
get Frank Goodrich. who gave his he
for the cause of democracy though I'M
der a foreign flag, the Union JACK
The total number Of Hallowell men
enlisted to date is 50 odd. more than
three times the quota called for by
the draft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

An order was introduced al the
Monday evening meeting, authorizing
nc CITY Treasurer. Mayor and one
Alderman 70 borrow the sum Of $4,000
IN the credit of the city, 70 he used
'-rether with a like amount furnished
;" the state and county. 20 replace the
so-cellcd Bridge street bridge. Inc
o-tcr was laid on the table for one
week pending publication. Alderman
N-,es raised objection To the approva
n bill NJ $3.50 for lumber from J"r-
da7 and Nayhurv on the ground that
mr. liil was improperly made. He
s'5'-d that they had sawed no lumber
'ne,c tor some time and that for the
pGs. TWO Years they had been taxed
Ter nothing but oak Alderman Moves
aas very strenuous in his assertions
Tho ill vas not approved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
P|T1SF|ELD

Heavy electric showers visited this
town during the day Monday and UP
TO nearly midnight. There was almos,
constant thunder from IL A. NJ. to II
P. NJ. and vivid lightning a great deal
Of the time. with heavy downpour OF
rain at times. The electric lights were
put out of commission and the town
was in darkness all night. All places
of business and amusement were clos
ed.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Prescott Of Nor
ridgewock. who have been guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Douglas, returned
home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Berry and son
Martin Richard, have returned from a
days visit In Montvilie with Mr. Der
rvs parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison
Berry.
W. c. Hall. who has been boss finish
err at the Pioneer mill Of the Ameri-
can Wooden Co., will finish his duties
this week and will return to his home
in West Boyiston, Mass. where he will
pass the remainder of the summer or
his farm.
ME- VI a. I1uu ana TWO CnllQTeN dHC
her guest, Mrs. Maria Stevens OF
Thomaston. left Monday for visit in
Burnham with Mrs. Hun's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Stevens.
DR.. T. n. Drake and family. who
have been occupying their cottage a,
Barrows Point, Newport, have return.
ed home.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. D. Lancaster return.
ed Monday from visit in Dover with
Mr.. and Mrs A. A. Adams.
Miss Anna McLennan, who has pass
ed several weeks in Hartland, has re-
turned home and is the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. W. e. Priest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

The Muster field at Hallowell will
be the scene of a fast game of base
ball Thursday afternoon at o'clock
when the Machine Gun Co. Of Bangor
clashes with the Hallowell Independ-
ents This is the third game Of a Sc
ries Of five games between these two
teams and as Hallowell has won the
first two, tomorrow's game will de-
eide the championship. providing Hal
low ell wins. of which at present she
has great hopes. The battery for the
home team will be Meader and Has
kell, while for the visitors, Shaw and
Mezeron will serve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

Mary Pickford in THE Poor Little
Rich Girl and Charles Chaplin in
1.-THE Cure" at the Coliseum Friday
and Saturday-Mae Murray in az
First Sight" and Others at the John
son Opera House Today
The first of the big features will be
shown at the Coliseum next Friday
and Saturday when Americas Sweet
heart" Mary Pickford, will be seen in
the Boston sensation, "The Poor Lit
tie Rich Girl" and Charlie Chaplin in
The Cure This program should
please all classes as it furnishes a mix
ture of the drama beautiful and side
splitting Chaplinantics. No better bill
could be presented for the opening of
the big photo-plays than this one. Fol-
lowers of the silent drama know that
these two artists receive more money
for their services than any other six
players. Don't make the common mis-
take that this is a regular program.
It's one of the specials shown at this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
ADJUSTMENTS
THE STRAND.

Nine. Petrova in The Secret of Eve"
Five Part Wonderfully, Further Ad-
venture Of "Stingaree" and Pathe
News at the Strand Today.
Madamme Petrova as Eve in The Sc
cret of Eva"
Desiring that the life Of her little girl
will be a little better than the wandering
life she was accustomed to, a gypsy
mother leaves her daughter, Eve, upon
the steps of a Quaker household. Years
later the life of a Quaker pals upon the
gypsy maid and she becomes envious of
the gay life in the home of Brandon.
While watching the dancers one evening
she is discovered by the jewellers and she
IS invited to the party She calls many
times and finally Brandon proposes to
her and they are married Later she
learns of his treatment Of the people in
his factory. Blair. a young philanthro-
pst, endeavors to bring Brandon to
terms but fails.
When every single newspaper of New
York praises film production. and even
the trade papers Of filmdom rival each
other in saying splendid things about a
film. one may be sure that ii is worth
while" This very thing has occurred
with The Masque of Life, a marvellous
seven-reel spectacle which will play at
the Strand for two days commencing
Friday and Saturday.
Thrills seem to be its object. but the
film is also said to contain real romance.
a big theme, and many beautiful and I'M
usual spectacular scenes in addition
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

While the owner was eating in a
restaurant on Congress street, Port
land. Monday, Thomas a. McDonough,
u. of Boston, took an auto belonging
to Alton T. Maxim. q well-known real
estate dealer. When McDonoueh
reached Cumberland avenue the engine
stalled. He got out to crank it and
saw Mr. Maxim coming in another car
with a police officer. McDonough was
caught but his companion, about his
Cwn age, ran away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
REPORT OF HOUSE
OF GOOD SHEPHERD

The House Of the Good Shepherd is a
corporal ton, chartered under the laws of
Maine, with location at the corner Of
Pleasant and School streets, Gardiner,
Its officers are: The bishop of Maine. ex-
officio, president, Sidney G. Decker, vice
president; Rev Robert ". Plant, secre-
tary; Fred y Hamlin. treasurer, 1t was
incorporated in 1889 and since that time
has covered field undertaken by no
other organization,
The annual report Of the secretary for
the year ending June %, 1917, gives an
idea of the work accomplished. The past
year has been one of uninterrupted pro-
gress and the general health Of all con-
nected with the home has been excellent,
though an epidemic Of measles interfered
with the school life of the children for a
time.
Eighty four applications for admission
have been received; eight have been adj
mtted and eight received. The whole
number cared for has been "a and the
present number in the home is Is. Seven
children have been returned to their pa
rents and one adopted. The home lfe
is based on family principles and much
of the success in successfully working
out this is due to Sister Margaret Mary,
C. s P, the house mother. and Miss
Julie RaeubeH
During the year many improvements
have been made in the household FUR
nishings. A real need. as yet unprovided'
is an incinerator The house surgeon
Is pr. r. u. Simons and the consulting
attorney Hon c. A. Knight. The report
Of the treasurer tells pleasing story
of financial management
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

President Carranza Of Mexico by decree
has established a monetary commission
to take charge Of the liquidation OF the
banks Of emission which have not COM
piled with the orders OF the decree Of last
December which ordered them to bring
their cash reserves UP to the sum OF their
paper issues, dollar for dollar The
board Of directors Of each bank has been
ordered to appoint a representative to
represent them before the monetary COM
mission and should the boards not make
such appointments within % days. the
appointments will be made for them by
the government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
LOCAL NOTICE

The law office of Emery o. Beane
will be open for business during his
absercc with the Burleigh Battery Ev-
cry forenoon. between IL and II, and
afternoon between and 5. attorneys
will be present to advise and trans
act any legal business which would
require the services of the lawyer.
aucld3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Russell left Tuesday
for their home in Winnipeg. Manitoba
They have been guests of Mr.. Russell s
mother. Mary Russell, Neal street. Mr.
Russell was formerly in the employ OF
the Maine Central r. r. for period OF
and was a freight conductor for IA years
He is now employed as yardmaster for
the Canadian Pacific r. r. at Winnipeg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the trustees and
ccrporators Of the Hallowell Savings In
stitution will be held at the rooms in saw
ings bank block Monday. Aug 6. 1917. for
the purpose Of receiving the reports Of
the officers. electing five trustees. filling
vacancies in the corporation, II any,
electing officers and transacting any
other business which may legally come
before said meeting.
Hallowell, Maine. July 80, 1917
aug1d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
SURPRISE FOR
PRIVATE HAYES

Chester Hayes, a private in Company
F. of the Second Maine Regiment was
given a pleasant surprise party at his
home, 63 Spring street, Friday eve
ming. There were about 40 present
and the evening thoroughly enjoyed by
all attending. Music and dancing were
INDUCED in and Mr.. Hayes was pre-
scented with a fine sgnet ring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

An additional allowance of s3sSs5,-
600 was set aside from earnings OF the
first quarter OF tho year for war taxes
and excess profits, that amount being
based on the tax proposed early in
July. but not yet finally adopted. But
for the huge tax to be imposed by the
government total earnings of the steel
corporation for the second quarter
would have aggregated S144.49s,076, ex-
CeedinS the previous high record OF
tho preceding quarter by more than
SCI, 100000.
Net income for the second quarter
fell by reason of the heavy tax appro-
priations from sl03. 33o1s4 of March 81
last to s74,4@5,O53 and s44965.76l sur
rlus for the quarter compared with
$50, S36,9sl three months ago. Month
lN earnings of the corporation for the
second quarter show a steady decline
compared with those of the first three
months June. for instance. amounted
tc only $32,027,3oo as against s44377.-
800 in March. This apparent reversal
is accounted for, however. by the at
titude adopted by the corporation
which rejected much new business TO
meet possible demands of the home
government
Preparing for Eventualtes
The extent to which the corporation
is preparing for all eventualities is dis
closed in the statement that during
the first six months OF the current year
s43,0oo.0o0 was expended for new con-
struction and additions TO It's many
subsida ries.
On the basis Of the taxes already set
aside, the steel corporation expects 70
turn over to the government during
the present year approximately $780,
100000.
The usual dividends Of IA per cent
on the preferred stock and l IA per
cent. on tho common were declared
with an Extra" 3 per cent. on the
common as in the previous quarter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

The remains Of the late Fl. D. Lynn
were brought to Gardiner Monday, and
taken to West Gardiner, where interment
was made in the Babb cemetery, and
daughters and a son accompanied the re-
mains Mrs. +. E. Wakefield OF west
Gardiner is also a daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

Eugene L. Codere Of this city has
taken the agency for the Mitchell. one
Of the high grade cars Of the coun-
try. The Mitchell line includes eight
body styles. of which the 7-passenger
and the 5-passenger Mitchell Junior
are the best known. Mr.. Coderes tel
ephone Is -R.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

DR.. Arthur D. Variell. leading ply
stefan of Waterbury, CT. accompanied
by his daughter Doris, was calling on
old acquaintance here Tuesday. He
is the son of the late John 5. Varell
and was a native of this city. He
graduated from the Gardiner high
school, class Of 'sS and in his school
days won considerable distinction as
a pitcher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
ENORMOUS sum
To Be Paid Government
by U. S. Steel
Total Earnings Of Great Cooperation
Were Over 500, 900 After Deduct,
ing 81 Per Cent. for FsdDral Taxes

New York. July 31.-The enormous
sums which the big industrial compa-
MES of the country will pay to the
government in the form of excess pro-
fits and income taxes was strikingly IL
Illustrated today when the United States
Steel Corporation issued its financia.
statement for the second quarter Of
the year. Total earnings of that peri.
cd were reduced to s90,579.2o4, after
deductng s53,91S.S72 or about 81 per
cent as the amount which II is est.-
mated will be turned over 10 the gov
eminent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

Pres. George c. Chase Of Bates Col
lege announced Monday that a depart
ment of forestry would be established
at Bates next fall. With the means at
the disposal of the college, this de-
partment. it is stated, will be as we'll
equipped as any college in the United
States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

Rev F. W. Weber commenced his
duties as acting chaplain at the Ma
tional Soldiers Home Wednesday. He
will he at liberty to respond to any
calls from his parish in this city. He
will return in time for the opening OF
the church the first of September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

Schooner Henry r. Kreger. ss1 tons
built In 1904 at Bath by the Crosby Eavi.
CATION Co., and one Of the few vessels re.
naming Of the once numerous J. 8. Win
slow 4 Co. feet. 10 reported TO have beer
Fold to New York parties for $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

The National War Museum At Loodou
which the British government IL creating
is to have a great war library. The Ut
erature Of the war had grown to such ~
extent that library Of 5000 to D.oD VOL
umes would scarcely cover that which a.
ready exists. -..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

Miss Mary NJ. Plaisted, who has
been VISITING Mr.. and Mrs. Fred +.
N!Mken returned. Monday, TO her
horne In Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

Mrs 2 A Bickford has returned from
vsi, with friends IN Boston and vioin-
~ She ts now entertaining her daugh-
Ter Mrs BENJAMIN Hill Of West Somer-
Vile and her sister Miss Anna WEIGH of
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

Mrs. Elizabeth PillsburX Of Taunton.
Mass. arrived Tuesday for few days
visit with Mrs. Frank Glass, West Gar
diner. Mrs. Pillsbury was formerly Miss
PRAY a teacher in the Winter street
school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01

MSS Evelyn Dick, a nurse in the Sis
,ers Hospital at Wa,erville, was the
cues, Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. T. w.
c.:s Monday.