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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
GAIETY AT
ISLAND PARK

The cottagers, summer visitors and
local people at or near Island Park
are not deprived of their gaiety
through the official closing of the sea-
son, not if they know it. Some of the
best times of the season have just
been enjoyed at the pavilion at the
park, even though Tinker's Orchestra
did leave there with the close of Au-
gust.
Dan Rice and Julian Wilder got
their heads together and when that
occurs, something else is bound to
take place 1t did. They decided to
have a dance for the summer people,
private affair. and engaged Doug
lass Orchestra of Augusta and passed
the word around, with the result that
all hands answered present" at the
roll call on Thursday evening Of last
week. and after it was over insisted on
another
That was held Wednesday evening
OF this week and the same insstence
is heard. with the result. if the paw
ilion can he secured a third will be
held next Tuesday or Wednesday
evening. The electric road has been
very kind about the pavilion and the
people appreciate it. An extra" for
the next gathering is to be corn
roast, a big bonfire supplying the
cooking outfit with a supply of "hot
dogs" If they don't have a good time
it will he their own fault.
Doc Wilder and Charlie Kinsman
are seid to be worth the entire cost,
when they tackle their special stunt
in the musical line. Charlie attends
to the Ivory pounding" and he is an
artist in manipulating the piano. The
Doc tackles everything in sight for a
musical instrument and even coaXes
melody out of some inanimate objects
that are not scheduled in that line.
His interest and intentness in provd-
ing the host the market affords for his
audience and customers is said to he a
Scream"
The functions are private, hut you
NAV bet that spectators may be found
around the circus tent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
LEMONS BRING OUT
THE HIDDEN BEAUTY
Make this lotion for very little
cost and just sec
for yourself.

An attractive skin wins admiration
In social life and in business the girl
or woman whose face and hands show
evidence Of constant care enjoys a ire
mendous advantage over those who do
not realize the value OF a healthy skin
and a spotless complexion.
At the cost Of a small jar of ordinary
cold cream one can prepare a full
quarter pint Of the most wonderful
lemon skin softener and complexion
heautifier by squeezing the juice of
two fresh lemons into a bottle con-
tanning three ounces of orchard white.
Care should be taken TO strain the
juice through a fine cloth so no lemon
pulp gets in. then this lotion will
keep fresh for months. Every woman
knows that lemon Juice is used to
bleach and remove such blemishes as
freckles. sallowness and tan. and is
the ideal skin softener. smoothener and
bcautifcr.
Just try IT, Get three ounces OF
orchard white at any pharmacy and
two lemons from the grocer and make
UP a quarter pint of this sweetly fra
grant lemon lotion and massage it
daily into tho face, neck. arms and
hands. II naturally should help to
soften, freshcn bleach and bring out
the :OSes and beauty Of any skin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Viola Dana in "kiaddin's Other Lamp"
O'Henry Story, "A Little Speek III
Garnered Fruit" Universal Comedy.
Others.
Magic transformation scenes achiev-
ed by the use of trick photography,
enliven our feature "Aladdins Other
Lamp" a screen version of Willard
Mack's playlet, in which the charming
little star, Viola Dana, will be seen to
the best advantage. Viola Dana as
Smith, the boarding house
drudge. finds "Aladdins other lamp"
and rubs it. Out steps a Genie who
grants all her wishes. Gradually the
dingy furnishings of her room are
changed to objects of beauty. Old
Captain Barnaby grows a good leg in
place of his wooden one. The land
lady, bewitched, becomes a rag doll
and is pinned on the curtain. The
sudden appearances of the Genie APP
parently through space. were made
possible by the use of black cloth,
draped over the walls and furniture
just before he burst upon the scene.
Augustus Phillips as the Genie really
moved along the black-covered walls
and furniture, but the clever use of
double exposures gives the effect of
magic. 1t is play of smiles and
tears and is sure to please.
O'Henry, the king Of short stories,
never wrote anything better than "A
Little Speck in Garnered Fruit"
which is offered to you today in two
reels These little dramas are so
clever that the most critical audience
will find delight in them, and SO ap-
pealing that no ore can miss the point.
They are as refreshing as an evening
breeze in summer. To arouse your
risibilitics. we have Universal COM
edy entitled Officer, Call a Cop"
That's sufficient.
Don't forget Charlie Chaplin next
Mon6ay.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
GETS 80 DAYS IN JAIL
FOR WANTON BEHAVIOR

Earle H. Russell, who has of late
been residing in Fayette, but who
claims Phillips as his home. was SEN
fenced by Judge Lancaster Thursday
morning to serve 80 days in Jail. hav-
ing been found guilty on a charge of
wanton behavior brought against him
by Howard S. Gray of Fayette.
Russell is married and is the father
of 2-year-old child. Soon after the
time of the child's birth, his wife took
the infant and disappeared from Phil
lips, where they were then living.
Russell plead not guilty when ar
raigned Thursday morning, but he ad-
mitted the truth Of much testimony
which was of an discriminating nature.
1t was testified that during the past
summer the respondent had been paw
ing attentions to girl at Echo Lake.
with the result that the girl lost her
position, The girl, it was stated on
losing her employment. went to the
house in Fayette where Russell was
staying, with the apparent purpose of
getting assistance from him. The on
ly aid forthcoming, it was testified.
was assistance in getting to Bangor.
Other testimony against Russell was
regarding MS alleged intimacy with a
married woman residing in Hallowell.
The wife Of the man at whose house
Russell had been staying. in Fayette.
left home some time ago It is learned
that she has returned home since
Thursday mornings hearing. She
was traced to Gardiner and ii was
learned. 1t is alleged, that Russell was
in that city on the same dav that she
was known to he there The woman
is the mother Of five children and
when she went away she took with
her the youngest. baby. Russell was
ordered away from the house by the
woman's husband on August 20. but
since that day he had been staying in
Fayette.
A letter addressed to the Fayetta
woman making plans for an elope-
:nent was produced in court BusseI,
admitted writing the letter hut said
he did II as joke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

The recent Hammonds Grove Cic-
Gus. a Juvenile enterprise Of unusual
success. personally conducted by Bur
leigh Bovd. realized the sum OF s1427.
MANAGER Bovd on THURSDAY turned
over the entire proceeds to the Angus
ia Red Cross Society. The contrihu-
tion was highly appreciated and the
official to whom the money was hand
ed rendered the donor the Society's
warm thanks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Monsgnor Hamel, pastor of ST.
Joseph's church, Biddeford. formerly
of Augusta and Lewiston. has been
appointed one of two trustees of the
estate of the late Rev. Pierre F. Du-
pont for many years pastor of the
same church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Clyde Marshall Stewart. artist
craftsman in the agricultural depart
ment. Washington. D. c., and family.
who have passed their vacation with
Mr.. Stewards parents. Mr.. and Mrs
A. ". Stewart at II Capitol street. this
city and Capitol Island. left on train
81 Wednesday for their home in
WASHINGTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Nathaniel W. White, returned
Thursday morning from a visit in
Boston. where he attended the nation
al G. A. r. Encampment. and in Hav-
erhill. Mass, where he was the guest
of his son. Charles D. White.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Lander. with
their children, Alice and Erwin, have
lust returned from an auto trip
through ITnitv Thorndike Brooks.
Jackson. Norridgewock. Madison and
Smithield. They report a fine trip
and good roads. Potatoes We're found
to he damaged by rust and sweet corn
by the frost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Miss Grace Palmer. accompanied by
her mother. left Thursday morning for
a weeks visit in Boston, after which
Miss Palmer will go to Worcester,
Mass, to take up her studies at the
Worcester Domestic Science School.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Friends of Saunders Patterson will
regret to learn that he met with
painful accident Wednesday while at
work in the Eaton Shoe factory. two
fingers being crushed, one being frac-
tured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Mrs. Rose Percival, who has been
for five weeks at Fort Ethan Allen,
Vt, with her son Warren, is spending
a few days with friends in this CITY,
Biddeford Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Mrs. Frank E. Southland of Au-
gusta, and little son Frank, Jr., is a
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred I. Wills, Blake street, Lewis
ton.-Lewiston Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Horace NJ. Pullen of Bangor, for
merly of Augusta has returned home
from Watch Hill, r. l.. where he has
been conducting the hotel orchestra,
as usual. during the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

William Donahue and Fred Hopkins
en- Thursday took in the fair at Wat
erville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

The Steamer islander" will go down
the river Monday for the last time this
season. No freight will be accepted
after Saturday, Sept. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Judge and Mrs. Benedict F. Maher
and Miss Ethel Parlin left Thursday
forenoon for Boston for a several days
visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Metcalf and
son Russell of High street were
among the people of this city who at
tended the Fair at Waterville Tuesday
and Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Douglass Newman has resumed his
clerical duties at the Turner & Price
shoe store, after passing a vacation at
Five Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Mr. and Mrs S. D. Blaisdell and
daughter Beulah, attended THURSDAY,
the fair in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Miss Susan Ballou, who has been
visiting friends in Augusta for a few
DAYS. will return the latter part Of
this week-Rath Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Miss Arletta Snow of this city and
sister. Miss Helen Snow. of the Port
land Press. are enjoying an outing at
Togus Pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Mr. and Mrs. D. ]. Neal were visit
ors Thursday in Waterville and at
tended the Central Maine Fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Rev A. Francis Waloh was among
the Capitol City delegation Thursday
at the Watervlle Fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Miss Althea Heath, who has been
visiting friends in Newark \. j., and
New York City, returned Thursday to
her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Mrs. c. A. Wentworth, who has been
visiting in Augusta as the guest of
her nephew. J. F. Spaulding. returned
Thursday to her home in Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Mrs. James McMann is in Westfield
visiting her husband, Sergt. McMann
of the 1O3d L. S. Infantry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Of with CWicura Soap and hot water.
The mission of Cuticura is not only to
soo,he and heal but to prevent skin
troubles by keeping the pores free from
impurities and irritation.
For Free Samples by Return Man
address post card "Cuticura, Dept. g.
Boston, Sold everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
PORE CL0GG|NG
P|MPLES AND
BLACKHEADS
Easily Prevented by
Use Of CutiCura
These distressing designations are

e designations are
prevented. in most
cases, by using Cuti.
cura Soap for every.
day toilet purposes
and little touches of
Cuticura Ointment
as needed. If PIN.
Piles are actually
present, smear them
gently with Cuticura
Ointment and let it
remain on FIVE min
Hes and then wash
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Wilfred burlington will leave Sunday
TO begin his second year at Phillips
AndoVe- Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Mrs 7. W. Mcdonald has been at
Augusta the past week.-Hodgdon let
ter Bangor News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Leon Moves has accepted a position
in Chester A. Fuller's jewelry store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Miss Elizabeth Hunt of Congress
street, west. is in Augusta for visit
with friends.-Portland Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
Friday, September ID, 1917.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The Saturday Special Sales local
column will resume tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Old folks dance at Manchester
Grange hall. Friday evening. Sept. ~.
Admission, 25 cents; ladies, 10 cents.
sept14d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14

Good for school boys and girls
Weber & Hewett's Bran Bread.-A
health food. sept13d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
LOCAL NoT1cE

Send orders for Festival tickets to
Mrs. Bertha Holmes Williams. 31i
Water ST., Augusta. sept13dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
NO. MANCHESTER

Alfred Hawkes. will preach at the
church at o'clock next Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL

Viola Dana in "kladdin's Other Lamp"
O'Henry Story, "A Little Speek III
Garnered Fruit" Universal Comedy.
O<hArS
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-21
Excitement Runs Riot Along
Frontier Says F. ]. Courcier

People in Oklahoma cannot fully ap-
preciate the excitement which reigns
on the Mexican border, due to the
declaration of state Of war with Ger
many with possible Mexican compli-
cations, says F. ]. Courcier, who has
just returned from a stay Of several
months at Tucson, where he was con-
nected with the postoffice. He is here
on a visit with relatives, and will soon
20 to Oklahoma City for a short stay.
"In anticipation or rather in fear
of raiding Mexican bands, the Ameri-
cans along the border are alert. They
believe in preparedness and this con-
viction is the outcome Of previous ex-
perience.
in Tucson. to guard against these
raids, especially on the banks and bus
mess houses. a shotgun squad is or
ganized to which citizens have volun-
teered in large numbers and which
are on duty every night. Added to
this is a large membership In the Tue
son Rifle Club which has four hun
dred KragJorgensons at its disposal.
Even the postoffice is supplied with
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-21
SITE FOR NEW
WARD SCHOOL
is SELECTED
will Cost $4,000 and Similar Sum Will
Be Spent on Junior High School
Building

The school board has selected block
3s of Sparks first addition as site
for the new ward school. This is the
block Immediately south of the Greer
place on south Seventeenth street
The land was owned by the Citizens
National bank and was secured by the
school board for $4,000. Plans for the
new building are being drawn by Mack
lin and Taught architects and the
contract for the construction Of the
building, which win cost 100000, will
be let as soon as possible. This same
amount will be allowed for an addi-
ton to the new Junior Hight school.
The plans for this work viii be ready
at an early date. Repairs and addi-
tions to all ward schools are being
contemplated but nothing definite has
been decided upon. All work, includ-
ing the new building, will be finished
by fall.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-21
ROCK ISLAND
EMPLOYEES
CELEBRATE
Patriotic Parade in Honor Of Flag Raising
and Men are Given Half Holiday
by Company

Led by the Chickasha band the Rock
Island shop force and o. G. w. stu
dents started at First and Colorado
avenue this afternoon and paraded
west to Sixth street down Chickasha
avenue to Second and back to First
and Colorado, where the flag which
was purchased with money raised
among the shop and round house
force was dedicated Speeches by
prominent citizens. patriotic airs by
the Chickasha band and appropriate
songs by 0. G. WI students was the
program for the afternoon
The entire shop and round house
forces were given half holiday by
Master Mechanic G. NJ. Stone in hon.
or Of the occasion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-21
MennOnites Love the American Flag Better
Than Anything Else on Earth for
What It Means to Them
For Oklahoma.

An official probing party visited San
lin with intent-to fix the blame for an
alleged insult to the American flag
and left that small village filled with
admiration Of those who had been re-
garded as probable victims OF the in
quisition. Patriotism of such high or
der which they encountered aud love
of the flag for what it represents they
believe to be equalled in few Ameri-
can communities and a profound ad-
miration filled their hearts when, on
closing the inquiry they departed
completely exonerating those whom
they had sought to condemn
This statement was given out today
by members Of the party. For two
weeks rumors had been rife OF alleged
.offenses directed toward the American
flag, perpetrated in the little Mennon-
ite community of Sanln seven miles
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-21
$4,000 GERMAN STRIKERS
RESIST GOVERNMENT IN
EFFORT TO END TROUBLE
THUMB NAILSKETCHES
OF the Men Who Run
the u. S. Navy
By Jnireo l7ess.

By UnlreG I-1ess.
Washington, April 2O.-The man
who supplies the fleet with its vast
quantities Of housekeeping" supplies
food fuel and other stores. lis Ad.
miral MCGOWAN, chief Of the bureau
Of supplies and accounts.
The navy names him as the man
who has made "a smoothly running
military machine, Of the great supply
system. Under his regime great
strides have been made in furnishing
the fleet at an instant's notice with all
it needs for any task His is the bust
ness side Of the navy which calls for
sound business Judgment He was se-
lected for the post because Of his ere
markable efficiency as fleet paymas-
ter" &
MCGOWAN is one of the best looking
men in the navy He has the strength
and forcefullness of a giant, weis IS
about 200 solid muscled pounds, has a
voice like a bull and is as democratic
and companionable as politician run.
ming for office.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-21

twenty-five rifles.
There is feeling among the border
Americans that Mexico will side with
Germany in this crisis and they are
prepared for some unexpected move
on the part OF the Mexicans. In the
city Of Tucson 1000 Of the $4,000 pop
ulation are Mexicans. While the ma
jority Of these will remain loyal to
the United States a number expressed
themselves before the state Of war dec
Iaration as being ready to go back to
fight with Mexico in case she was
drawn into It,
"On Sunday. April l. five thousand
people joined in a patriotic parade in
Tucson. which was cosmopolitan in a
high degree. IN this parade was a
section OF twenty Cinnamon bearing
a huge American flag, a number Of ia
panese, many Mexicans bearing tbs
stars and Stripes and men OF other
nationalities and descent besides the
large body Of Americans.
The governor Of Arizona has issued
proclamation forcing all men in the
states between the ages Of eighteen
and forty-five years TO register. ~
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-21
GERMAN SUSPECT

Local authorities are watching a
man who has been hauled before fed
eral authorities in one other Oklaho.
ma city suspected of being a German
spy and who is now in Chickasha. He
was pointed out to them by H. w
Weder, a witness in the Gilbert VS.
Citizens National bank case on trial
here, and who is special officer on
the Oklahoma City police force.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-21
l"NolOhere Haze We Found Such
Loyalty Says Probing Party

from Chickasiia. IT was reported first
that the teacher, Miss Esther Engler,
had refused to raise the flag over the
building Investigation proved that
she was perfectly willing to perform
this duty but did not know it was re
quired of her. The second report was
that the teacher had torn the flag from
the building after having raised it
This proved equally untrue,
The wind blew the flag from the
school house and it was replaced and
another flag was taken from the coal
house in order to preserve it. The
third charge, which seemed to be
strongly substantiated and well au-
thenticated, was that ]. B. p Schmidt,
school trustee and one of the principal
workers in the Mennonite church. had
declared that he would not speak out
in meeting" so long as that flag waved
above the school house in which the
church services were held.
The accusations were Of such a
grave character as to attract the at
tention of federal authorities and a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-21
House TO House Canvass Made to Deprive
Strikers Of Food Supplies and
Force Settlement
TROUBLES EXTEND TO
EVERY PART OF EMPIRE
Reduction in Allowance Of Food Being
Given as Cause and Troops Sent in
All Directions
BY United Press.

BY United Press
Copenhagen, April 21.-sixty thous-
and workmensin Berlin are still resist
ing the efforts Of the government to
end the general strike, according to
reports reaching here today.
Dispatches say Chancellor Won Holl-
veg refused to interview the strikers
delegation and they voted to remain
out indefinitely. Twenty thousand
munition workers are on strike at
Berlin and Spandau, according to Am
sterdam dispatches.
Riots of workers in every part of
Germany are reported, the reduction
in the allowance Of bread being given
as the cause. Troops are scattered
throughout the country to preserve
peace, reports say.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-04-21
FiIibuster in Senate.

BY United Press.
Washington, April i.-Opponents
Of the conscrlption clause in the army
bill this afternoon started fiIibustering
tactics and are ready to delay the
passage Of the measure Senator
Thompson demanded that the bills be
considered in regular order and called
for consideration of the spy bill at
the expiration of the morning bust
ness. 1t had been planned to sidetrack
the spy bill at the urgent request Of
the president
The senate entered upon the momen-
tous phase Of war legislation pro-
gram this morning with consideration
Of the conscription bill under which
It is intended 70 raise an army Of
million men by draft. Scarcely an
anti-conscriptionist appeared fl the
senate military affairs committee. 1t
is predicted that rioting aud bloodshed
will result if conscription is adopted.