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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

talking over conditions in the city. reach
ed the conclusion that among the other
needs of the city was a club for the
working women OF the city. full and
free discussion of the matter under all
aspects and phases seemed to indicate
that such a club should, in the event of
it's organization. become self supporting.
At the same time il was conceded that a
certain amount of money should be used
at the start to foster and supply its needs
until it became well established
Mrs W H. Windram formerly Miss
Alice Whitmore). former resident OF
this city. who had always maintained a
kindly interest in the home of her child
hood, was approached on the subject and
at once offered to donate s1O0 as a nest
egg. With this suspicious start the clue
was formed under the name of Good
Comrades. Its first president was Miss
Addie Brown. and the wisdom of the
choice soon became apparent. The enter
prise was put in charge of Mrs. J. Wal
ter Robinson and Mrs. Charles P. Pitcher,
who have been guardian spirits as well
as friends and advisers.
The object of the Good Comrades Club
has been twofold: First, to provide cheer
full and helpful evening recreation for the
young women whose days are passed in
arduous work; second, to broaden their
horizon and add to the number of their
interests. These ends have been kept
steadily in view and the weekly meet
ings Of the club have seen much quiet
industry as we'll as friendly interest and
amusement. There are classes in gasket-
ry embroidery and dressmaking. and
several sales and dances have been held.
In the four years of its existence the
membership has increased from 20 to
over 60.
This club is practically self support
ing. an unusual thing in clubs of this
kind. The Good Comrades have paid their
oyne rent. provided for their own enter
tainment and are altogether an lndepen-
dent and self-respecting body. They
have Joined the National Federation CT
Women Workers, which now numbers
some thousand members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Princess Of the Dark It is a pic
tur.sque story, which may very prop
eI%r be described as an Idyllic fantasy
and deals with the adventures of a
pretty blind girl who dwells in the
grimiest and most sordid region of a
coal mining state. Bereft 4of sight,
she peoples an imaginary world with
knights. fairies and gnomes of the
stories of fairy lore that fairly out
does Alice in Wonderland. The
mountains cf the Blue Ridge form a
fitting background for this wonderful
conception Mr. Ince's prophecy of the
popularity Of Miss Bennett. who
brings to the screen pair of beauti-
full eyes. has been fulfilled. The final
restoration of sight, which deprives
her of the wonderful world her imag-
ination has produced, brings in its
place real happiness. A Metro Trav-
elogue and roaring comedy com
pletes the bill.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
BENEFIT MOVIES
FOR COMFORT BAGS

The ladies of Heath Relief Corps have
arranged with Manager Kellar of the
Strand theatre for the display of the pic
ture entitled THE Awakening of Helen
Richie next Wednesday evening. The
picture takes two and one-half hours to
run. The portion of the proceeds to go
to the Relief Corps will be donated toward
the filing of the 100 comfort bags recently
made. The filling of each bag costs one
dollar. It is to be hoped that there will
be good-sized house as the cause is a
worthy one and the picture itself most ex-
cellent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
Mrs. Hosea r. Carv

Mrs. Harriet A, wife of Hosea II.
Carey, passed away Sunday morning at
her home in East Pittston She was born
in Gardiner on Nov. >, 1916, and was the
daughter Of Eliphalet and Rachel edge
comb Pray. She married Mr.. Cary July
&C. 1873. She is survived by one daugh-
ter Mary Fl. Cary, and two sons, Eli
phalet Z. of Gardiner and Gilbert G. of
Pittston. Also by one brother, Maurice
Pray of Gardiner. Funeral services were
held Tuesday afternoon at / o'clock from
her late home, Rev. Frederick Emerson
officiating. The interment was in White
field cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

The British nation is saved $125 900
annually by the abolition of IS revis-
ing barristers lawyers who revise the
voting Ists) provided for in the new
registration bill. The lawyers thus af-
fected, many Of whom have lucrative
practices, strongly object to the action
Of the government and have addressed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
BOARD OF TRADE
SPECIAL SESSION

A special meeting of the Gardiner
Board Of Trade was held Thursday
evening at the City building to consd-
er a proposition put forward by f. G..
Bowler, manager of the Gardiner
Publishing Co. regarding the rebuild
ing of the recently burned plant and
the continuing Of the publishing of
the Nennebec Leader. The matter was
thoroughly discussed and a committee
appointed to see what could be done
in this direction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to thank our neighbors anI
friends for there kindness during ou
bereavement, also for the beautiful
flowers.
Mrs. Jane Fisher
Mr.. and Mrs James Carnegie.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fisher
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Fisher
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Fisher
Albert Fisher
Horace Fisher.
Nelson Fisher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

The annual meeting of the United
National Association Of Letter Car
riers Branch, No. 1861. was held on
Thursday noon at the postoffice. The
officers chosen were: President Chas.
c, Fuller; secretary and treasurer, Ell
nest r. Shephard; delegate to the
State convention at Brunswick, Memo
rial day. Aldo j. Pcllesrini. Mr. Pele-
grim has held the office Of president of
this organization for the past five
years and declined reelection this
wear,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

The Rt Rev Benjamin Brewster, D. D.,
bishop of Maine, is due to arrive today
and will remain over Sunday. The bishop
will ohciate at each service of Christ
church on Sunday. The rite of confirm
alton will be administered during Sunday
evening service. Bishop Brewster will
also preach Sunday afternoon at st. An
drew's church in Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Next Sunday afternoon at $50 o'clock
at the Coliseum, A. A. Walsh. the Irish
Canadian evangelist, will deliver his IA
nous sermon on wit and Wisdom, or
How to Prevent Backslidng." Mrs. L.
Lewis Wall will be the soloist. Good mu-
sic. Seats free All welcome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

The fifth annual school concert is to
be held this evening at the Coliseum.
The concert is a feature in the educa-
tional life of the city always looked
forward to with much pleasurable an
ticipation by both young and old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

The hospital garments ordered by Mary
kelton Drummer Chapter, ID. A. r., for
Red Cross work have arrived and any
member desiring to take one home to
make may obtain the garment with full
directions by applying to Miss Ruth
Written.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Mrs. g. l.. Kilgore left Thursday morn
ing for Beverly. Mass. to visit her sis.
ter. Mrs Osborne. for a few days. She
will later go to New London. CT. as .
delegate to the Grand Lodge of the De
gree of Honor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Preparations for the junior speaking
contest of IIallowen High school are now
under way. A feature of the affair this
year is the fact that each essay will be
composed by the student himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
LOCAL NOTICE

At the Acme theater Friday and SAT-
urday, May 1919, Al Jennings himself
in Beating Back" true story Of this
remarkable bandit In six parts. After
non. 10 and 15c: evening l5csto ahS ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
LOCAL NOTICE

Tho Narthas of Randolph Community
churc, will hold rummage sale Fri
day afternoon and evening. May is. in
tho unoc2dpicd store on the corner Of
water street may18d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

The Sunday school supper and social
in connection with the Trip to Pales-
tine contest will be held at o'clock
today in the Baptist vestry. \ social
evening with games Of all sorts will
follow the supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

\ two day sale at Warmers, May Is
and 10, with special bargains added
and some that were slightly soiled
during last sale Two items: 3X4 feet
American flags, 40 cents each; lSX2i
inch picture Observation-Disclosures
Wilson, soiled oak frame insert of tive
flags, price s1.19-Ghe glass and frame
worth the price asked. )-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

, One Gardiner residents seeing four
f1ocks OF wild geese flying to their north
ern homes Wednesday evening The
f1ocks were but short distance apart
and each contained about % birds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

A cooked food sale will be held at
the store of d. G. Skillin today, I'M
der the auspices Of the John r. Hub
bard State Relief Corps. No. SO. The
proceeds will go toward the Memorial
day fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Manager l.. G. Ballard OF the American
Ice Co. informed the reporter that there
we're about 100 loads of kindlings and
shingles at he old Shutdown ice
house that those desiring could have for
the hauling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Mrs Arthur Libby and little daughter
Frances of Portland, who have been
guests of Mrs. William Wedge during the
past week have returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Il f.. Coulter of Marblehead. Mass,
arrived Thursday and after calling on &C
quauitances in Gardiner. left for Leeds,
where he is to pass two weeks with rela-
ives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Frederick S. Smith returned Thursday
from Bangor. where he has been in at
tendance at the Maine Retail Dry Goods
Merchants Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

John l.. Trainor Fred w. Files, F. II.
Woodbury. and j. W. Rafter have re-
turned from a fishing trip to Pierce pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Members of Heath Relief Corps are
requested to- attend the funeral of the
late Mrs. Jessie A. Ridley, 20 Sheldon
street, Friday afternoon at 100 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Elaine Whitehouse, the six-year-old
daughter of Walter S. Whitehouse Of this
city. who last November went to Cali
fornia with her mother and secured a po-
sition with the Universal Film Co, has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Mrs. A. b. Questor Of Portland ar
rived in Gardiner Thursday for a brief
visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

A week from Wednesday is Memori-
al day. Not too early TO place the Or
der for flowers at the r. b. Wood Es-
tate store An early order insures sat
iSfaction.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Herbert NJ. Starbird OF Litchfiel'
was calling on Gardiner friend
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

The Priscilla Club will meet with Mrs
J. r. Varney. Academy street, at 23C
o'clock this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Frank johnson. Brunswick street, left
Thursday for trip to various places in
Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
FROM EIALLOWELL
LEPHONE 249-R

Deliver Original Essays at Their Speaking
Contes-Tomorrow Red Cross Tag Da-asket Meeting of
Association of Wonans Missionary Federation
Local Branch National Association of Carriers
Elects Ohicers-LOcaI Miss Screen Debut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

The League of the Cniversalst church
will meet with Mrs. jackson, Middle
street, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Regular meeting this evening of Cres-
cent Lodge No. 3, A. O. L. W., at the
usual hour A large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Mrs Eta Baker of Auburn, who has
been visiting Mrs. F. r. Anderson, re-
turned to her home Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Mrs. Bertha Evans Of South Port
land, who has been visiting her aunt,
Mrs. j. c. kirkpatrick, Highland ave-
nue., returned Thursday to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Mrs. Henry Harrington. Brunswick ave-
nue., left Thursday for Somerville. Mass.
20 pass a few weeks with her sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

G. A. Biodgett of Springfield, Mass.
returned home Thursday, after brief
business visit in Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

oscar r. Baker was a business visitor
IN Lisbon Falls Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Among the recent visitors in this
city was :. +. Wescott Of Portland,
called here on business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

The editorial staff of the High school
paper The Venture is busily engaged In
preparing copy for the next issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

f. A. Lapham of Pittston was a
visitor in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Mrs. Elizabeth Carey. who has been
passing a few days in Boston, returned
to her home in this city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

J. D. McCusker Of Everett. Mass.
was a business visitor in Gardner
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
GARDINER LOCAL ITEMS
OFFICE DEPOT SQUARE
TELEPHONE 37-W

Miss Anna Chadwick arrived Thursday
from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

f. w. Drinkwater of Boston is visit
ing relatives in Gardiner and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Mrs. George w. Heselton is passing
a few days with friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Mrs. Lucy Larkin of Watervile was
the guest of Gardiner friends Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

The Old South church choir will
meet at 7.3O o'clock Friday evening in
the vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Clinton Edes of Boston was WISH
tor in this city Thursday, called here
on matters of business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

S. w. Cults is confined to his home
on Beech street by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Mrs. David Lawrence of East Pitts
ton was a visitor in the city Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18
ADJUSTMENTS

"Prineeoo Of the Dark" Great Produo.
duction at the Strand, Today and
Saturday.
Enid Bennett, a talented young
Australian actress has made a decided
hit in the Thomas H. Ince production
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Charles f. Trask of Farmingdale
was a business visitor in Winthrop or
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-18

Miss Vira Johnson passed Thursday
in Portland.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-09-06
THE SOUND AMUSEMENT CO.

The Sound Amusement Company
VINO played Payette last week,
draw a good crowd every evening.
They have a good clean company Of
pc ople and while here formed many
acquaintances. There was no ruffness
Q profane language heard at any
tim during their stay in Payette.
The managers, Babcock and Ryan,
are fine men to meet. The treat
Gaent by the entire company was the
very best, and especially the big
tall man at the Ferris wheel. The
engine went bad on
them the last two evenings which
was disappointment not only to
the managers, but many of the
visitors. Their generous donation to
ward the fund to defray the ex-
pehses Of bringing the soldier boys
home, was no small amount and
it was appreciated by the people
0; Payette. They are in Vale this
week and will play Ontario and EN-
NETT while in this part of the
country.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-09-06
BUYS An AUT0.\

We were approached on the
street the other day by ". a. Cough.
amour who stated he had just pur-
chased an automobile. He wanted to
know i We wanted to engage the
first ride, or as he put it. il
perhaps would be the last ride,
We replied that it if he were TO
do the driving it would quite like
ly bc our last, but finally consented
to take our chances as We would
have the least regret leaving this
earth while in his company than any
one We could think of. But a little
further into the conversation we
learned that the new car was an
Auto Hearse. Right here is where
We cancelled the agreement. How
ever, laying all jokes aside. an auto
hearse is a much needed improve
mont in the funeral equipment here
in Payette, and We understand that
an arrangement is made whereby
both undertakers are to use this
auto-hearse.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-09-06
HAS NARROW
ESCAPE

+ Last Thursday morning Mrs. Franz
Shafer of Payette, her daughter-in
| law from Emmett and a lady and
child from Caldwell whose names We
have not learned, had a very mar
row escape when the car, Saxon
Six. they were riding in completely
turned over in the road near the
Fouts place on the bench, about one
mile and a half north Of Fruitland.
The dauehter-in-law, who had been
visiting in Payette, missed connection
with the Emmett train which she
was intending TO take for Emmett
that morning, and thinking she
could reach Fruitland in time to
take the train from there, Mrs. Shat
er started with the auto at a live
ly rate. When near the Fouts place
she struck a newly grayelled road
which caused the car TO skid and
before she could get the car under
control, the front wheels made a
sudden twist, turning the car ever
ing the child and one OF the Ia
dies safely to one side, and the
other two were completely housed
under the car. one under the rear
seat and the other beneath the front
seat Mrs. Fouts, who saw the ac-I
cident, called to her husband and
Mr.. L. E. Peterson, who were near
by, and by the assistance OF J. F.
Orr, who happened along just in
time, the ladies were released from
beneath the car None of the oc-l
eupants were injured except very
minor scratches. The Lady bound for
Emmett was picked up by car on
he road TO Emmett, and the others |
we're brought back TO Payette by a
lriyer from the Payette Modern Gar
-ge who also towed in the car for
Hpairs. 1t was quite badly damaged
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-09-06
COMPANY | GREETED
BY LARGE CROWD
Boys Arrive on Pony Saturday, Sept
Ist, and Spend the Day Visiting
Friends and Relatives Big Feed
uoas Much Appreciated.

Last Saturday was without ques
ton the greatest day in the histor,
OF Payette. Fully 1000 people gather
Ell from all parts of the country Il
meet with the boys of Company
and 20 hear the magnificent Reegi
mertal Band. 1t has bsen expected
for some time that the troops would
ha removed from the Bose barracks
ana in order that the boys might
have a day at home. and to give the
relatives and friends an opportunity
to see the boys before going, the peo
pi. of Payctte raised the necessary
lnoGey to defray the expenses ant
the the arrangements were easily
and quickly made. All that was nee
ossary was for scme one to start
tn movement, and Kay Johnson was
the man to make the start. At first
II was thought the time was too
short as there were but four days
in wGi,l to make the arrangs
but ny the persistent effort of Mr..
Johnson, assisted by J. NJ. Swanson,
Geo ReZac and others, all arrange
meHts were soon made. The sub
scriptlon list was started by the gen.
crous sum of 800 from the Sound
Amusement Company who we're here
during the week, and a sufficient
sum was freely added by the busi-
ness mGn and others who were anXi-
Gus to do their part to bring the
Loys LomG The Company with the
Band arrived at 10: 90 O'Clock on the
morning pony and were met by the
Payatt. Band and a throng of peo-
sreeuD, hand to the boys who are
to r"Lressnt this community in the
great conflict that is yet TO come.
As the toys in their khaki uniforms
march d through the streets headed
by the band. a sense of nearness,
a r.e'irg indescribable came over
the crowd that cheered and waved /
tn ,ir hands as they filled the street
following tn, procession to the park .
or the Benu tt lot where the SOL |
diers were lined up in double rnak |
and after 4 short drill in manual OF
arms Yer dismissed to relatives and
many friends
A sumptuous banquet which was
prepared by the ladies Of the
Portia Club was ready promptly at
II O'Clock, on the lawn at the high .
school ground. Fried chicken, pies, /
cakes, salids and everything that a |
mother could think of that would .
be good to eat was there in great
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-09-06
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Next Sunday the pastor will spsat
in the morning service on the theme
Christ in You" In the evening tbs
subject will be, a Waiting Guest
There viii be special music at both
these services. You viii be welcomed
at the door. The morning service be,
gins at II O'Clock; the evening ser
vice at O'Clock.
The Bible School meets as usual
at 10 q. IN. We are glad 10 see The
school building up after the hot
weather.
The B. Y. P. L. have their devo.
tional meeting at 6:45 p. m. Every
one is welcome to these meetings.
The prayer meeting lesson next
week will be the parable of ''The
Unmerciful Servant" Come and en-
joy these Wednesday night meetings
with us. They are the best We have
to offer you.
The DeMoss family will give their
entertainment in the church
On Saturday evening. They come
under the auspices of the B. Y.
z. U. and the proceeds are TO be
used to purchase piano for the
church.
E. E. Clayton. Pastor.