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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

The meeting of the Red Cross chapter
at the Unitarian church will be held
Wednesday evening instead of Thursday
evening of this week as announced
Charles r. Nutter. in charge of the New
England district, will be the speaker Of
the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
Work at the local shops of the Main

Work at the local shops of the Maine
central Railroad is rushing at the
present time and the company is bend
ing every effort to get all the cars
possible through the shops before the
rush of summer business. The crews
ut the shops are working Sundays and
il is expected that night work will be
started within short time. The com
pany is looking for an exceptionally
large business during the summer. and
is also trying to be prepared for the
demands that the war may make on it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Many flags have been raised" in the
different rooms of the Eaton shoe facto-
ry on Gage street and another was added
to the list at 10 o'clock Saturday morn
ing, on the second floor. where are located
the finishing and crossing rooms, exercises
Of a patriotic nature being held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

long illness. Mrs. Quincy has always
been asresident of the city and leaves
behind her a large circle OF friends
who will sincerely mourn her loss. she
is also survived by her husband ana
three sons. The funeral arrangements
have not yet been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
Overlook

Nelson Overlook of Hermon and Lena
Kimball of this town were married
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. G. A.
Beebe. They will make their home in
Hermon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

The members Of Bayard Co., Uni
form Rank, knights of Pythias, expect
to have large attendance at the 10th
of the series of dances which they
have been giving at the Assembly hall
during the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Deputy Marshal McCausland and Night
ofdcer Bolduc visited the store of Henry
Christen on Cony street Saturday night
and seized a device known as a .puncb
ooard' wnich was said to have been in
operation against the law. Chrsten will
oe given hearing at $50 this morning
before the municipal court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

The members of Dorcas Rebekah
Lodge will celebrate the 25th anniver
sary of the founding of the lodge and
the 9Sth of the founding of the order at
the Odd Fellows hall, Tuesday evening.
Plans are being made for very pleas
ing and enjoyable evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Teconnet Chapter, Royal Arch Ma
sons, will hold a special meeting at
Masonic hall at 730 Tuesday evening
for work in the Royal Arch degree.
Refreshments will be served after the
work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Prof Henry w. Brown of Colby
College returned Saturday from Rock
land, where he spoke on Friday after
noon before the. Knox County Teach
ers' convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

The following is from the First Bap-
tiet church calendar. Our Pastor Hon
ored." Our pastor has been honoreo
this past week with the presentation
of a diamond studded Maltese Cross'
through DR. Frederick {. Thayer, from
81 Omcr Commandery OF khShts
Tempiar. in recognition of his sermon
or "knighthood and Easter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Rev. l. b. Mower. D. D., left Saturday
morning for Bangor. where he attended
a meeting of the directors of Higgins
Classical Institute. Sunday morning he
occupied the pulpit Of the Baptist church
at Brewer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Elmer Trask Of Sidney, who has since
last Thursday been a patient at the Au-
gusta General hospital suffering from
gunshot wound in the right shoulder( was
reported yesterday to be improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

"The Old Peabody Pew" will be
given by the ladies of the First Bap-
list church Friday evening. April u.
They have been rehearsing for some
time under the direction of George
Bruce Franklin, and she will read the
prologue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

The patrol wagon thoroughly demon
stratcd its usefulness on saturday ana
Saturday evening, when it was used
freq. emily to hiring in DRINKS no less
than five of them. one woman, beng
locked up during the day and evening
All will be before the court in the
lnnrIinn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

The consolidated brass bard that is be-
ing organized for the May sth Patriotic
demonstration at Augusta. needs two
more bass PLAYERS and three trombones.
II you are a musician and have an m
strument Will YOU show your patrioti-
spirit and help them out? NOTIFY MI a
y Soulo. Augusta, if you desire TO par
ticipGte-Advt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
HOSPITAL SHIPS SUNK
Continued from Pace One>

our own lads. They tried to stand at at
tention. crippled as they were, while the
graver cases were being looked after The
crew and staff remained at their posts
until the last man was taken off. Some
doHed their garments and threw them to
those in the lifeboats wanting warm
clothing, and in the midst of the distress
and tragedy our men were able to strik.
up some popular ditties."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

The Lanfranc was a vessel Of s2s7 tons
gross. Her owners before the war were
the Booth Steamship Co. of Liverpool
The Donegal registered 1897 tons gross.
The midland Railway Co Of Belfast
owned the steamer before she was taken
over by the British admiralty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Mrs. Bert Foss of Albion, who has
been visiting with friends in the city.
went to Boston Saturday where she
will visit for time before returning
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

George w. Quimby returned Satur-
day evening from weeks business
trip to New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
AMERICANS MAKE
READY TO LEAVE
CONSTANTINOPLE

Amsterdam. April 22.-(Via London>.
"A dispatch from Constantinople dat
ed April 81, received by the Politische!
Correspondent. says that Robert Col
lege and the Bible House and It's
branches are being closed and that the
members of the American colony are
preparing to leave the Turkish capitali
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

There will be a special meeting of
Waterville Lodge. No. 33, F. and A.
NJ, at Masonic hall Monday evening at
100, for work in the Master Mason
degree Refreshments will be served
after the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

There will be a regular meeting of
the Central Labor Union Wednesday
evening, April rs, at 7.30, in Carpen-
ters' hall. Every union man is cordial
1y invited. Refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Maurice J. Quimby. who has been
attending the Eastman business school
at Poughkeepsie. N. Y, returned Sat-
urday evening to his home on Melville
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Mrs. F. J. Lowering and Miss Emma
Lowering went to Bangor Saturday,
where they visited over Sunday with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Mrs. Herbert c. Reynolds and daughter
Irene, who have been visiting relatives for
a few days in this city. returned to their
home in Detroit Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs Forrest c. Reed Of Halo
well are the parents Of a son who was
born to them Saturday night at the Au-
gusta General hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Mrs. W. A. Hutchinson Of North Arson.
| who has been visiting relatives in the city
for few days, has returned to her home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Patroiraan Burgess was off duty sun
day and HIS place was taken by Spe-
cial Officer Bedford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

L. L. Cadwallader, formerly man
ager of the Kennebec Gas & Fuel Co.
is visiting with friends in the city for
a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

There will be a stated conclave of
st. Omer Commandery, No. IL, Knights
Templar. at the Asylum. Common
street, at 745 Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Mrs. Jennie Proctor is at the Sisters
hospital of this city for medical treat
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Irving Sawyer of Stockton Springs
is visiting with friends in the city for
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Mrs H F. Weber, who has been tn
Boston the past week, has returned to her
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Miss Dorothy NJ. Clarke Of Worcester
Mass, is the guest Of friends in the cit.
for a few days. o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert wormel of Mt
Vernon are visiting with friends In
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Harry Wing. who has been visiting
in Canaan, returned to his home in the
city Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

The Drexel Society will hold a Nav
basket and food sale in st. Mary's hall
Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

C. L. Jones has returned from a sew
eral days business trip through the
western part of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Miss Virginia Bouchard was an
over Sunday guest of friends in Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

A baby girl has arrived in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hussey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Mrs. Alexander Quincy
: Mrs. Alexander Quincy died at her
home on Ticonic street Sunday. after
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Daniel Getchell. who Is employed in
Portland, was at his home in the city
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Miss Rossella Butler was in Portland
for a visit over Sunday with her broth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Orla 1do Kimball was in Skowhegan
for the day Sunday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

We might call this picture "Katydid
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fore you the before and after effects of
our
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We not only beautify the mouth. but
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we'll fitting sets. filings Of all kinds,
etc. Expert dentistry. absolutely pain
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Or. 8. A. COBB,
MAINE DENTAL PARLoRS
Telephone 339.W.
aprl2dtf
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-09
From Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Mr.. Thos. P. Fitz, of Des Arc, re-
Gently received the following letter
from his son, c. S. Fitz, enlisted in
the navy, and stationed at Brooklyn
Navy Yards:
Dear Dad--I failed saying very
much to you in my letter and | Ger
tainly don't want to be partial. ! re-
ceived your letter and will send you a
picture in q day or sd. You may tell
Mabel l will drop her a card as soon
as I can. Tell all my friends, dad, ]
think OF them often but I have sc
many to write to, l just don't have
time. ! am glad you are feeling good
We had 10000 in parade yesterday
and when I was marching behind the
band with my gun the band struck uf
"Dixie," and my thoughts were OF
you, going back to the days OF thu
civil war. 1t was hard for me to stay
in line / was so excited. am prout
was able to get in this and hell
bring peace. You were q brave maj
and fought your battles, but ! am jus
as brave and know you feel proud II
having reared a son who Is just a
good a man as his dad. SAM.
Wayne county papers, Ellington
Press and Van Buren, Current Loca
requested to copv.)
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-09

OF all persons the most inconsistent
is the one who in his self -deceiving
course essays the double roll OF run
ming with the hare and hunting with
the hounds. Give us m outspoken
enemy every time in preference to the
fellow who pretends to feel one way
and is at heart another. The Potosi
journal flies an American flag at its
head. Under the flag 1t prints such
stuff as follows:
The Germans have got the Russian
on the run again. Mr.. Root should
hasten to give the bear another
squirt Of his nerve tonic.
We now get the intimation from
Washington, D. c., that the first year
OF our participation in the war will
cost fourteen billion dollars. And he
kept us out Orwell, just grin and
bear ".
II is true, as the Milan Standard
says, that "there Is no half way place
in this war. You r either for or
against your country" sneerin g
fings at Uncle Sam IN his hour Of
stress and gleefully hailing reports ad.
verse to the welfare Of the Allies are
not evidence Of loyalty, though utter
cd under the shadow Of the Stars and
Stripes. Either cease the former or
take down the fiaR, Bro. Dsggendorf,
II you value the jewel Consistency
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-09
Order of Publication.

IN the circuit court of Iron County, Missouri.
in vacation. July IA, 1917. -.
The state OF Missouri. at the relation and to
the use OF b. p. Burnham, collector OF the
revenue OF Iron county, Missouri,
against
William CAVITY ii living. or the unknown
consort heirs and d~evisees OF william Can.
ty, ii he be dead, defendants.
faction to Enforce Lien for Taxes.I
Now at this day comes the plaintiff. B. P,
Burnham, collector OF the revenue OF iron
county, Missouri, and files his affidavit, set
ting forth, among other things, that the de-
PENDANTS,
William CAVITY. If living. or the unknown
consort, heirs and devisees OF William Can
~, il lie be dead,
are non-residenis of the state OF Missouri,
and that they cannot be served with sum
| mons in said state. II IL, therefore,
| ordered by the clerk Of the circuit court OF
| publication be made notifying said de-
| iendants that an action has been COM
menced against them in the circuit court 0
| said county. the object and general nature
OF Missouri on the following real estate,
belonging to the said defendants, for back
taxes for the year 1915, to wit:
Lot % in block T. OF the Murdoch Crumb
ICompany's subdivision OF parts OF sections
y and g, township "a, north, OF range 1 east.
Tract IA in section al, township "a, north.
OF range ;. east. q. t0acres. as shown by MUIR
dock Crumb plat o 0 8, page 4; All OF the
| dDONt uecGtlbeo 4utid oCilk sAbJSSt W ~
era1 reservation made by Big Muddy Goa.
& Iron Company in book 50, page 2i1, iron
| County Land Records--said real estate be
ing in Iron County, Missouri.
{An itelnized statement in the nature ct g Ia,
bill showing the amount Of taxes, interest an,
costs now due on said real estate for the yea:
aforesaid. amounting in the aggregate to the sun
! of two and So 100 dollars, is filed with saif
petition as provided by iawJ
And unless they he and appear at the next tern
Of said conrt to ba holden for the county Of Iron
and state of Missouri, at the court house In sale
county on the fourth Monday in October next
1917, and on or before the third day thereof ii
the term shall so long continue; and, II not, thei
before the end Of the terml, and plead, Answer o
demur to said plaintiffs petition, the same will b
taken IS confessed, Judgment rendered in &C
eordance with the prayer OF said petition, an
l said real estate, or so much thereof as may b
necessary to satisfy said Judgment, interest az
costs, be sold under a special ieri facias to b
j, issued thereon.
J Il is further ordered that a copy hereof b
published according to law in the Iron Count
Register a weekly newspaper published in sal
= county Of Iron. and state OF Missouri.
JESSE NJ HAWKINS, Circuit Clerk,
q A true copy from the record:
,sEALt Witness my hand and official seal, thi
14,h day OF Jnly, 1917.
! JESSE NJ. HAWKINS. Clerk
i'iYnu,t (i,tyrt lran no,tptv Nh
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-09
Order of Publication.
Isabel G. Nichols, plaintiff,

w.
Marion Kinney, Ruth Kinney, Ora
Hightower and w. NJ. s. HiRhtower,
her husband, G. NJ. Stevensop; and
Adam Boyer, Anna Boyer, David Ii.
Cornwell, David II. Coinwell, IN d
Joseph A. Osborn, II living; or the
unknown %cOnsorts, heirs and dew
isees Of Adam Boyer, Anna Boyer,
David H. Cornweil, David H. Coin.
well and Joseph A. Osborn, II they
or either of them be dead, defend.
ants.
The State OF Missouri to the above
named or described defendants, greet
ing:
action has been commenced against
you in the circuit court of the County
of Iron, in the State of Missouri, at
fecting the title to the following de.
scribed lands and tenements, o-wit:
The west half of the northeast
quarter, and all of the northwest
quarter OF section thirteen .l3) town.
ship thirty.one (Sll north, range three
i3l east. $40 acres; which said action
Is returnable on the first day Of the
next term of said court to be held at
the courthouse in the City Of Irontou
in the County and State aforesaid, or
the 22d day OF October, 1917, wher
and where you may appear and answer
or other wise defend such action; 9th
erwise plaintiffs petition will be tax
en- IS confessed and Judgment render
ed accordingly.
]. NJ. HAWKINS,
Clerk Of the Circuit Court, Irol
| County, Nc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-09

In an editorial criticising the pubic
school system of Texas the Smithville
Times but voices the conditions in
Missouri--so far as the University is
concerned. After abiding to the fact
that the home paper is made a vehicle
for free advertising for the schools,
but that when a bit of job-Nork be-
comes necessary it is by preference
often given to some distant establish
ment, the editor says:
This is not a criticism of the class
of 1917. They are simply good boys
and girls doing exactly as they have
been taught, And the fact that they
have many Impractical isms and
ologies that have no connection what.
ever with practical lite stored in their
heads, does not mean that we are
criticizing their teachers. Oar public
school system is dominated by oul
universities, whose slogan is: "Nevel
mind training the boy or girl for the
work of mar and woman. Train then
to followa university course, irrespec
tive Of the fact that nine-tenths Of
them never enter a university From
time to time the Times will run some
matter showing the public some o
the ridiculous Inconsistencies imposed
upon our public schools by this per
nicious university system.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-09
SHERIFF'S SALE UNDER DEED OF
TRUST.

Whereas, James D. Hunter, a sin
gle man, by his certain deed Of trust,
dated the Sth dayo Of April, 1915, and re-
corded in the Office OF the Recorder Of Deeds
for the County Of Iron, and State Of Mis-
souri,, in Book g., Page $50, conveyed to
John G. Mueller, trustee, the following
described real estate, situated in the County
of Iron and State Of Missouri, to wit;
The east one-half Of the northeast quar-.
ter OF section nine (9), and the southwest
| quarter OF the northwest quarter OF section
ten (Io), township number ~thirty.two (32).
range three 81 e%ast--in all one hundred
and twenty (I2o) acres;
which conveyance was made in trust
to the said John c. Mueller to secure the
payment of one principal note and two in
terest notes, more particularly described
therein;
And, whereas, default has been made in
the payment Of said notes, now past due and
unpaid;
And, whereas, il is provided in said deed
OF trust that in case Of death, removal frou
the state or refusal to act Of said John C..
Mueller, as trustee, the then acting Sheriff
Of Iron County, Missouri, shall act in bis
stead, and sell the foregoing described
property in case Of default;
And, whereas, John c. Mueller, truste.
In said deed Of trust, has refused to act as
such trustee and ,foreclose the property con.
veyed by said deed Of trust;
And, whereas, the undersigned Sheriff o
Iron County, Missouri. has been requested
by the legal owner and holder Of said note
A. zu- IL ..l> Z. H. ..>,kAs