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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

weekend guest at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Balentine.
The Sebasticook Literary Club Will
meet Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 9, at the
home of Mrs. George w. Patterson. The
roll call will be War or Peace.
Mrs. Frank Rollins entertained the Fri
day Club Friday afternoon. A goodly
number were present. Refreshments were
served.
Although not a large number were
present Friday evening at the Grange
meeting, very interesting meeting was
held. one application was presented and
one received to membership. THE High
Cost of Living" was ably discussed by
George *. Bassett, A. II. +. Buftum. f.
l.. Merrick, r. o. Jones, +. r. Smith
and others. A piano solo was rendered
by Mrs. Joseph Eaton The Grange VIII
furnish a supper for the WaterVille
Chamber of Commerce Tuesday evening,
Feb. 20.
George Booker attended the fair and
entertainment Friday evening at Angus
ia.
Miss Elve Rickers went to Sko"hegan
Saturday to visit friends few days.
Mrs. Fannie Brown, who has been
guest at the home of John G. Murray for
several weeks, has gone to Skowhegan to
visit her niece, Mrs. f. A. Becker.
The condition of Mrs. Helen simpson.
Benton avenue, who is very Ill, remains
about the same.
A whist party will be held Tuesday eve
ming at the Taconnet Club house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

Saturday went on record thus far as
the coolest day Of the winter and was
the first day of singing, biting cold that
Augusta has had. The mercury had on
several occasions during the winter been
down a number of degrees below the
zero mark. some thermometers recording
as low as 10 degrees. but Saturday morn
ing's record left others for the winter
away in the shade. According to the
Bither thermometer at o'clock the
temperature was Is below zero The
mercury in Bart Folsom's "old reliable"
over on Arsenal street dropped until it
reached 20 below zero. and down at the
Augusta State hospital it was reported
to have gone to "a below. W. r. Ayers
OF the Oakland road reported 1s below
and at Everett Withee's on the same road
II is said to have dropped to % degrees.
The average about the city appears to
have been about IL below. The tempera-
ture only rose few degrees above zero
during the day and fell back during the
afternoon until II reached zero with ev-
cry Indication Of being another cold
night. but during the evening the air
moderated and at 7 o'clock Sunday morn
ing the Bither thermometer registered
four degrees above zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

Principal H. w. Cobb and Prof. Oscar
Smith of the commercial department Of
Cony High school are considering the
adoption Of new course in that depart
ment. for at least one class. 1t has been
found that the seniors have become quite
proficient in their bookkeeping and the
suggestion that a practical course in
craftsmanship would be Of value to many
Of the students is now under considera-
ton. The course if adopted will be taught
by Mr.. Smith and will probably have to
be substituted for the latter part OF the
years work in bookkeeping, as there are
not at present teachers enough to handie
Il for all classes as a regular course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

The regular meeting of Union grangs
East Sumner, was held, Jan. %. The
meeting was opened in the usual form
with good attendance. The overseer,
S. n. Stetson and chaplain, ]. H. Robin
son We're duly installed by Q. L. Var
ney, past master of Union grange.
The officers are now all installed. A
good delegation of Buckfield grange
members were guests for the day. and
much pleasure was derived from the
visit. After a bountiful dinner served
by o. l.. Newell and wife and G. A.
Barrows and wife, the meeting was
called to order and placed in the worthy
lecturers hands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05
Hair Often Ruined
By Washing With Soap

Soap should be used very carefully, If
YOU want 10 Keep your hair looking it's
hest Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali. This dries the
scalp makes the hair brittle, and ruins
e.
Tho hest thing for steady use is Just
ordinary mulsihcd cocoanut oil (Which is
pure and greaseless). and is better than
the most expensive soap or anything else
You van use.
'ne "r two teaspoonfuls will cleanse
IN" hair and scalp thoroughly Simply
in"isteu the hair with water and rub It
m u makes an abundance of rich
creamy lather, which rinses out easily.
removing every particle of dust dirt
dandrum and excessive oil. The hair
dries quickly and evenly. and IL leaves
the scalp soft. and the hair fine ana
silk. bright. lustrous. fluffy and easy to
manage.
You can get mulsihed cocoanut oil AZ
any pharmacy. Its very cheap. and a few
ounces will supply every member of the
family for months ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

The ladies' class in rife shooting met
Saturday afternoon and got in some eff
fective work. number Of high scores
being made by the members. Mrs. L.
B. Howard, Miss Henderson and Miss
Wade averaged 40 out of the possible so
on both offhand and prone positions, and
some Of the other members did equally
as we'll on single targets. They intend
to arrange a match with one of the local
teams for the latter part of the week II
possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05
MADISON
Firemen's Benefit Proves a
Drawing Card - Deaths of
Mrs. Adell Gray, Miss Leola
Wilson and Miss Mary Walker
Vital Statistics for January

The following interesting vital sta
tistics are shown by the books of the
Madison town clerk for the month of
January: Births-Jan. 5, to the wife of
James w. Wills, daughter; Jan. z, to
the wife of Malcolm Golding, a daugh-
ter; to the wife of Eli Arsneault, a
daughter; Jan. IA, to the wife of Ev
erett J. McInnis, a son; Jan. 16, to the
wife of David c. Holway, a daughter;
Jan. IS, to the wife of Earl Green, a
daughter; to the wife of Anglentonio
Zenziano, a son; Jan. %, to the wife
of William Morang "a son; Jan. 80, to
the wife of John p. Redmond, daugh-
ter. Marriages-Jan. 9, Guy w. Lam
bert and Miss Josephine Harrington;
Jan. 10, Charles Huntoon Wilson of
Madison, and Ida Adams of Water
vile; Jan. II, Wilfred Henderson and
Miss Ezelie Smith. Deaths-Jan. 1,
John c. Fremont Bagley, age 60
years, three months and 16 days; Jan.
16, Elinor M. Holway, age l month, 16
days: Jan. IS, Mrs. Clara E. Sawyer,
age II years, five months, five days:
Jan. %, Rebecca Witham, age 70 years,
10 months, three days.
The drama, THE King of the Phil
ippines," was successfully presented
Friday evening in Union hall before a
good sized and enthusiastic audience
for the benefit of the Madison firemen.
by local talent. The cast of characters
included Miss Laura Carpenter, Fred
Mccarthy, William Dixon. Ruby Pei
key, Mildred Sawyer. Evelyn Flanders.
Ralph Newell, Ralph Kennson, Elon
Lancaster. Pleasing specialties were
given between the acts.
Milton NOVEL;, an employee of the
Great Northern Paper Co. was injured
by the breaking of a belt Thursday.
Mr.. NOVEL; was taken to the newly
equipped emergency room where his
injuries were dressed and was then
taken to his home in Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05
Funeral of Mrs. Isabelle S. EarweIl

Funeral services for the late Mrs
Isabelle S. FarWell were held at 2
o'clock Saturday afternoon at the home
on Riverside, and were private. Rev.
w. j. Layton of the Green Street Meth
odist church oficiated and two solos
were rendered by Miss Hazel Irene Ly-
ford. 1nterment was made in the fam
lily lot at Mr.. Pleasant cemetery, the
bearers being four grandsons of the de-
ceased, Francis E. Arnold. Charles H.
Pullen, Harold D. Pullen and William
+. Pullen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05
CLASS OF SALTS
CLEANS KIDNEYS
If your Back hurts o.
Bladder bothers you,
drink lots of water

When your kidneys hurt and you'
hack feels sore. don't get scared and
proceed TO load your stomach wt'h !
lot of drugs that excite tho kidnrw
and irritate the entire urinary tract
Keep your kidneys clean like you kcsG
your bowels clean. by flushing then
with mild, harmless salts which 70.
moves the body's urinous waste ana
stimulates them TO their normal actlv.
ity The function OF the Kidneys T.
to filter the blood. In - hours they
strain from IL 500 grains Of acil and
waste. so we can readily understand
the vital importance Of keeping the
kidneys active.
Drink lots Of watcr-you can't drlnk
too much; also get from any pharma.
rsG.opt four ounces ~ lad salts
take a tablespoonful I'm glass az VS..
ter before breakfast each morning Tor
"A few days and your kidneys will act
fine. This famous salts IL made from
the acid Of grapes and lemon hiicf
combined with lithia. ana has hcea
used for generations 20 clcan and stim.
ulate clogEcd kidneys; also TO neu.
tralize the acids IN urine so ~ no Ion.
ger is source of irritation, thus end.
ing bladder weakness
,Jad Salts is inexpensive. cannot IN.
jure; makes "A delightful ofrervcscer'
lithia water drink which evcryors
should take now and then TO keen
their kidneys clean and active r.,
this, also keep up the water drinklng
and no doubt you win wonder whn'
became OF your kidney trouble ana
backachc Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05
LISTEN TO THIS!
SAYS CORNS LIFT
RIGHT OUT NOW


You reckless mon and women wha
are pcstercd with corns md who have
at least once week invited an nv fu
death from lockjaw or blood poison
are now told by a Cincinnati authority
to use drug called frcezonc which
the moment a few drops are applied
TO any corn. the soreness IL relieved
and soon the entire corn. root and all
lifts out with the fingers.
1t Is sticky ether compound which
DRIES the moment IL IN applied and
simply shrivels the corn without in
Naming or even irritating the sur,
rounding tissue or skin. n r. claimed
that a quarter of an ounce Of freezone
viii cost very little ~ any OF the drug
stores. but rs sufficient 70 rid ones feet
Of every hard or soft corn or callus.
You are further warned that cutting
at corn Is suicidal habit.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

Although no official report as to the
exact amount which the annual school
fair realized for the Cony High school
treasury has as yet been issued, it Is
known that the entertainment this year,
under the very capable management of
Treasurer Stanley Douglas, was very
complete financial success as well as
first-class entertainment. Figures will be
obtainable in a few days. but there is
still some money uncollected. for adver-
Using and other details.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

have an eight pound baby girl. know
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound saved me from an operation
which every woman breads. - Mrs.
NELLIE FIsHBACK, 1921 Christy Ave-,
Louisville, KY.
Everyone naturally breads the sur
geon's knife. Sometimes nothing else
will do, but many times Lydia e. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound has saved
the patient and made an operation I'M
necessary.
Ifyou have any symptom about which
you would like to know, write 70 the
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn
Mass. for helpful advice given Tree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

Raglan" the dog who daily goes to
the grocery store and gets the packages
for his mistress, who lives on North
street, is very useful these cold winter
mornings, his thick coat of shaggy brown
fur keeping him well protected from the
frosty air, and 1t is a common sight to
see him trotting along with package
of meat held securely in his mouth, at
tending strictly to his business-that of
delivering the goods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05
PENNINGTON

The editorial board Of the Farming
ton State Normal school paper has
been reorganized and the following
officers have been elected: Edith
Chase, Editor-i chief; Elizabeth
Scott, literary editor; Marion Lord,
assistant editor; Hazel Eaton, locals:
Shirley Moody, raps; Alice Dyer, ex-
changes; Nellie Webster. Alumni;
Mildred Day subscription agent;
Thaddeus l.. Roderick. business man
aver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05
Glow My Little
Girl Regained Her
Health"

"My daughter, Theresa Maria, was subject to dizzy
spells and constipation and a friend of mine recon-
it trial l find it has given good results and she is
improving fast Can highly recommend your medicine"
Father Johns Medicine is safe for all the family to
take because it is free from alcohol dangerous drugs
and is all pure and wholesome nourishment. Has had
more than 60 years for colds and throat troubles
and as body builder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

Ella Sutter, who was on Friday aft
ernoon by Judge Lancaster of the mu-
nicipal court held on the charge of be-
ing an idle and disorderly person. etc.
and appealed to the April term Of the
superior court, was unable to secure the
bond Of $500 required by the court and
will be taken to Skowhegan on the early
train and committed to the State re-
formatory for women.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

George H. Kurdish, formerly Of Wat
erville, passed away in Augusta at 7.3O
Saturday evening later. brief illness
from pneumonia, aged 68 years. The
will be taken Tuesday morning
to Waterville, where funeral services
will be held at the home of his son,
George E. Kurdish of 8 West street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

MEMS Day" at the Winthrop street
Baptist church was a success. quite a
large number of men attending the
special meeting, which was addressed
by Ralph Herrick on the topic, Men
and the Church." and by President
Ernest l.. Mclean on the subject THE
Mems Class" both speakers being very
much appreciated. The first meeting of
the Philbrook class in the gallery of
the church was held Sunday. and it
was found that this room is very well
adapted to the needs of the class, be-
ing more isolated from the rest of the
church and permitting discussion
which Is less subject to interruption
than formerly. The committee which
was appointed last Sunday reported
that plans are under way for an enter
tainment in the vestry next Wednes-
day evening, with a musical program,
an address by Rev. A. S. Phelps. D. D.,
of Watervile. whose topic will be
How Bob Killed the Bear" Refresh
ments will be served, and a very pleas
ant evening is looked forward to. At
the Sunday meeting of the class there
were 26 members present, a number of
the legislators being among them, and
a very interesting discussion was
held"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

The Kennebec Lumber Co. has re-
Gently completed near it's mill at Ken
nebec on the east bank of the river
about four ard one-half miles north
Of the Augusta bridge, a box board
mill and now has 1t in operation. The
mill is 40x60 on the ground and is
equipped with three fitting machines,
and adds one more industry to the
hustling manufacturing locality known
az kennebec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

George II. Bangs, who has for about
16 1-2 years been employed by the Au-
gusta Lumber Co. as assistant gener-
al manager. has resigned that posi-
ton to accept one in the State audi
tors department at the State House
and has entered upon his duties. The
vacancy in the office Of the Augusta
Lumber Co. has been filled by the ap-
pointment Of Sturgis Randall, son Of
President Ira H. Randall Of the COM
pany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

At least a half dozen Of the local
young men who attended the annual
Chizzle- Wizzle ball on Friday night
reported having frozen one or two ears
on their way home from the dance,
and on Saturday a number of local
dealers noticed an increase In their
sales of knitted toques, which seems
like a very effective manner OF lock-
ing the barn after the pilfering of the
proverbial equine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

Miss Ruth Bowie Of Lewiston was the
guest Of Miss Helen Fisher at her home
at II Winthrop street for the weekend,
and Saturday evening a number of Miss
Fishers friends gathered at her home
for an informal party. The young folks
played cards and a very enjoyable eve
ming was passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05
Miss Leola Wilson

Miss Leola Wilson died Thursday at
her home on Old Point avenue. Miss
Wilson was the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Wilson and has been suf-
fering the past few days from an at
tack of appendicitis. She was IL years
old and besides her parents leaves sew
eral brothers and sisters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

Associate Justice Leslie G. Cornish,
who had been presiding at the January
term of the supreme judicial court Tor
Somerset county, at the court house IN
Skowhegan. returned Saturday to his
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05
Lake GRANGE, West PoI,pd

Lake grange had a public installation.
Saturday, Jan. 81. with Mrs. Grace Work
of Bridgton as installing officer assisted
by Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Butler Tba
following were installed Master
Keene; overseer. Z. W. Smith: lecturer
f. &c. keene; steward, w. c. Herricr. g
sistant steward, Warren Keene. t..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

The representatives Of the boys Sun
day school of the Winthrop street Bap-
fist church who plan to go to Lewiston
the latter part of this week are Addison
Stiles. Charles Stackpole, Donald john
son, James Merrill, Howard Owen and
Leland Anderson, and possibly Conrad
Bragg. The boys will pass Friday. Sat
urday and Sunday in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

finished. The doc
tors said ! would
have to be opera
ted on and I simply
broke down. A
friend advised me
to try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound,
and the result is !
feel like new WON.
an. l am we'll and
strong, do all my
own house work and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

DR.. George II. Brickett of Augusta,
who recently sailed on the steamer Fin
land from New YORK for Liverpool, is
understood to be due at that port on
yesterday or today and as the steamers
course is in part through the territory
made outlaw by the Germans, the news
of his safe arrival will be awaited with
anxiety by relatives and friends here
and elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

meeting Of the boys Sunday school
class of the Winthrop street Baptis:
church will be held Wednesday, evening
to discuss the proposed formation Of a
club for the members. Plans for the
organization will be prepared and dis
cussed and a full attendance is greatly
desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

Hose 1 and the auto fire truck re-
sponded to a still alarm at 4.50 Satur-
day afternoon which was due to CHM
ney fire at the house at 20 Court street
occupied by Orator Perry. One chemi-
cal was used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05
W|NSL0W

On account of the Grange meeting to
be held Wednesday at Waterville the La
dies Sewing Circle will hold an all-day
meeting Thursday at the Congregational
church parlors. Mrs. Harry Britton and
Mrs. D. G. Day have charge of the din
ner
Miss Gladys Balentine, who is employ
ed as stenographer at Lisbon Falls, was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

Hose / and the auto truck were called
out at sos Sunday evening by a still
alarm from the residence of l.. S. Young,
50 Willow street. The trouble was a
chimney fire and some pyrene was used
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

Capital Aerie. F. o. Eagles. will hold
its regular meeting this evening with
initiation of candidates and a good at
tendance is desired. Oyster stew. sand
wiches and coffee will be served after
the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

Harry Breen, who had been paint
ing the interior Of the Maine Central
passenger station, has completed the
work for the present and has with his
crew gone to Rockland to begin the
work of painting the railroad COM
pany's fleet Of steamers, a job which
will probably require about five months
to complete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

The biographical sketches for men,
bers of the Maine Senate and House
of Representatives are on sale at the
State House, G. w. Quimby's Art store,
J. F. Pierce and Kennebec Journal of
nee ian5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

Several of the University Of Maine
students, who passed the weekend in
this city and attended Chizzle-Wiz
fair, left on the Ito A. M. train this
morning for Orono to resume their
studies Samuel Jones and Norman
Murphy We're among the party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05
LOCAL NOTICE.

We will clean and press mems suits
for s125 for this week only. Then
price will be s1.75 and s2.00. Tel. 536-
w. We will call and deliver. Augusta
Dye House, opposite Colonial theatre.
feb5d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05

Associate Justice Warren c. Phil
brook. who has been in Portland Tor
the past few days on matters OF bus
mess, returned Sunday afternoon TO
his winter homo at the Augusta House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05
A FRIENDS
ADVICE
Woman Saved From a Seri-
gus Surgical Operation.

louisville, Ky.-"For four years I
suffered from female troubles, head
aches, and nervousness l could not
sleep, had no appetite and it hurt me to
walk If I tried to do any work,
would have to lie down before it was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-05
SH every MOTHER knew THE VALUE
OF FATHER JOHNS MEDICINE

my little girl, Alice Pauline was run a,r-
Father Johns Medicine which gave her e.
has improved wonderfully. | wish every rno,b..
knew about Father Johns Medicine for !, -.
tainly did my little girl good" (Signed) NJ.
Paul Miller, Fl Washington Ave, White Pa
N '""ia,