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

One victim of too much split" or
something of a similar nature was be
fore the municipal court Tuesday
morning to answer to the charge of in
toXication and on being found guilty
was given sentence of 80 days in Jail,
which was however suspended and he
was allowed to 90 over to the Home at
Togus, whore he belonged. The old
veteran had little or no money and al
though he had received his March pen
sion a short time ago he had lost the
most of it, probably in the usual way,
by having somebody ''go through" him
while he was under the influence of
liquor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
P|TTSF|ELD

Orders were received here Monday
evening to place guards over certain
properties and men have been appoint
ed to guard the railroad station and
bridges, Central Maine Power Com
pany dam and other places of trans
portation and power, in order that
perfect safety can be felt in this crit
zeal crisis.
At s o'clock Wednesday morning,
April 4, a flag 9X15 which has been
purchased by the business people of
the town will be raised on the Lancey
House lawn with an appropriate pro-
gram.
A meeting Of the Pittsfeld Tuesday
Club was held Tuesday afternoon with
Mrs. S. Fl. Frost The subject of the
meeting was "American Art" and an
excellent program was carried out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
Newcomb First Lieutenant
of Co. MI erley Transferred

with Co. NJ he went to the Texas bor-
der, his record there being a fine one.
He is very popular with the men, and
is at present in command of the COM
pany. Captain Perley having been
transferred to the reserve. Until an
election can be held for captain. Lieut..
Newcomb will be the officer in charge,
and he will take his company to Ban
gor to participate in the parade there
today It is also rumored that he will
be one Of the popular candidates for
the captaincy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

1t is difficult to define just what diff
ferentiates a good conductor from
mere time beaten. but a story that Is
told of Richter may help indirectly. In
the prelude to Tristan und Isolde" oc-
ours a beautiful passage for the oboe.
which rises. swells and dies away to
panssimo most effectively To in
dictate the quality of the playing which
he wanted from this Instrument. Rich
ter. heating the time with his right
hand. placed his left hand over his
heart. and the oboe player at once re-
sponded to a direction all inclusive In
its simplicity and intelligibility.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

1t looks as if there would be plenty
to do this spring in the way Of re-
pairs on highways on account of, the
recent storm, which flooded the prem
ises of w. V. Hunt on Sewall. street
and also did damage in other places.
One matter which will claim the at
tcntioW Of the street department is a
sink in the macadam highway out on
Western avenue, perhaps a half mile
west OF the Gannett estate. where the
macadam sunk about eight inches for
q distance of about 35 feet. and re-
quired the immediate attention of the
street department in making temporary
feDairS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL TO-DAY

Molly King and Arthur Ashley in THE
Summer Girl" Brady made pro-
duction: Harry Carey in Coin
Straight" Two Part Drama; Burton
Holmes Traveogue; Bray Cartoon;
Same Time and Price.
THE Summer Girl" with Molly King
and Arthur Ashley made under the
sole direction of Edwin August. has
been appropriately called "a fantastical
farce comedy" The picture is from
Louise Y. IeIfcrSon's big summer idyl
of that name and is sparkling with hui
NOR and bubbling over with comedy
situations. 1t will prove a wonderful
relief from the general run of dramas
with which the screen is over CroWded.
The picture tells Il Story of a rich
young girl who, rOmping i'll the coun-
try, meets Bruce. an artist, and pre-
tends she is the daughter of laund-
ress. She is courted by count who
has merccnary designs. After series
of incidents among which She sees
model in the arms of Bruce, her father
straiyhtcns out the tangle and all ends
happily.
For the lovers of action, Coin
Straight" with Harry Carey in the
leading role Will provide plenty OF
This picture is a two
part Universal drama of the Western
type and is bound to start thrill IN
every red -blooded person.
Today, with the Burton Holmes
we travel through Sunny
italy and all lovers of the beautiful
will enjoy this reel The program also
includes the famous Bray cartoon
which will provide n good laugh.
Shows start at go in the afternoon
and : and >S.45. Feature shown but
once. Admission Sc. and 10c. in the al
ternoon ana in tnS evening. balcony
Zoe. and main floor 15c. Tomorrow
presents Robert Warwick IN me
Man Who Forgot a tremendous docu-
ment in favor of national prohibition.
--AdVt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
EASTER APPAREL BRIGHTENS
A DULL APRIL day
N. Richmond Dept. Store Features
Seasons Newest

Despite the lowcry April day, the
Easter opening at y. Richmond's yes
terday was marked by special interest
from local and out-of-town patrons.
The big apple blossoms and special
Japanese windows attracted much fa-
VOrablc comment, and tho late arrivals
of garments and millinery added to the
completeness of the style show.
The opening continues today, with
a promise of clear skies. Mr.. Rich
mond has put special effort into the
coat and suit and millinery depart
ments this spring. and cordially invites
the public to inspect the new styles
without feeling any necessity Of pur-
chasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

The many friends In this icty of E.
B. Newcomb are congratulating him
on the receipt on Tuesday of his COM
mission as first lieutenant of Co. NJ,
ination. passing it with very salts
factory mark according to reports.
Lieut.. Newcomb received a part of his
military training in the University Of
Maine company, where he held COM
mission, and enlisted in Co. NJ last
June. being elected first sergeant, and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

One Of the first sun rooms Of which
there is any record was in Madrid, at
the home of Canovas del Castillo,
prime minister during the regency.
Dinner used to be served at one end Of
the conservatory. in the shadow Of tall
palms. while fountains played. birds
with gay plumage sang. and the air
was as fragrant as the tropics. For
comfort deep red rugs were put down
on the white marble floors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
leas of a Snake.

The people Of Uruguay have some
queer IDEAS and superstitions. One Of
them is that if one throws a live snake
into a fire it will stick out its legs,
which 1t keeps concealed under its
scales. This idea probably arose from
the scales sticking outward as the
snake felt the heat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
Settled.

Old Gentleman tat his daughters
wedding) My dear. don't see how I
am to get along without you. Bride
Oh, that's all right, pa. Since the cere-
mony was performed my husband has
confessed that he hasn't enough saved
to start housekeeping, SO you won't
lose me after all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

DR.. c. H. Witherell, examining sur
geon for the Maine National Guard.
left Monday afternoon for Damaris-
Gotta, from which place he was to visit
other places in the State for the pur-
pose of examining recruits. He report
cd that in the places which he was to
visit the recruits had been coming in
well
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

the proposition, merely stating that he
had a bonus Of 500 for a suggestion for
would be really beneficial to Maine own
ers: it must not be a spectacular sugges-
ton. it must he something concrete.
something that will be Of a genuine bene-
fit to all car owners.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

Ned Houlehan, who had been at his
home in this city for some time past,
left Tuesday morning on the 9.36 train
for Boston on his way to Worcester
Mass. where he has accepted a posi-
ton in the wholesale drug house of
Brewer 6 Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
LOCAL NOTICE
Notice to the Public

Beginning May /. 1917. all Journey
men plumbers and steam filters shall
receive a minimum wage of soc. per
hour and all work to cease at - o'clock
noon on Saturdays during the months
of June, July and August.
GUY l.. SAWYER, Sec.
! ,ocal No. CAB. mar.29dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

Mrs. Addie Gipson of Granite Hill,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. l. l.. Brown
of this city. who was operated on for
appendicitis at the Augusta General
hospital ON Sunday, is doing very nice
ly at present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

John H. Dunton returned Monday
morning TO his home in Wiscasset af-
ter having passed Saturday and Sun
day with his brother. Joseph X. Dun
ton of Bangor street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
Local Matters

Mrs. Alfred Hanson, who has been
Ill with the grip for the past week. is
slowly recovering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

General Manager d. c. Douglass of
the Maine Central Railroad passed
Tuesday in the city on matters con-
nected with the duties of his position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

Hon. George G.. Weeks Of Fairfield
was among the business visitors Tues
day in Augusta and passed portion
OF the time at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04

Charles P. Hatch of Portland, for
mer State auditor, was In the city
Tuesday on business matters and call
ed at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
Local No. CAB.

DR.. Stubs has resumed his practice.
Hours to 4 and : to s p. NJ. Mornings
by appointment mar31d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-04
Abundant Health is

Abundant Health is assured when
there is good blood in the veins. Hoods
Sarsap arilla is the medicine to make good
blood. Begin taking it now. 1t Is just
what the system needs at this time and
will do you great good. Sharpens the ap-
petite steadies the nerves.-Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05
"w0manh0odv Returns to Dixie.

Needing the requests OF hundreds
who failed to get admission To the
Dixie theatre some weeks ago, when
"W6manhood" was being shown, Man.
ager Linn is today giving it a return
date. 1t will be remembered that its
former appearance .ere created a mild
sensation and packed the theat:e al.
most continuously for its full rem of
several days. 1t is a soul stirring pho.
todrama which took the country by
storm and many managers found that
the capacity of their houses were in.
adequate and rebooking is now IN or.
der almost everywhere. The story is
intensely human and most spectacular.
The screen time is approximately two
hours. and the showing is scheduled to
run from II a. m. till nine tonight, thus
starting the evening shows at 5. and
nine o'clock. and fishing up at IL. 1t
is booked for this day only.
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IN THE
FRONT; ROW
HEAoLINERs TONIGHT.
Musical Comedy.
ADDED ATTRACTIONS.
Princess-Triangle comedy.
Hippodrome-Universal picture.

-HE announcement OF the Dixie
theatre today that it has listed
\ for future presentation Camille"
with Theda Bara in the titular role,
brings to mind the long line OF great
Camille" that have appeared in times
past on the American stage ami
screen.
Camille" has been the vehicle IN
which more great women Of the stage
have ridden to fame than any other
drama Of ancient or modern times.
Very few of the stars whose names
have been household words in this and
foreign countries in the last sixty
years have failed to appear in Dumas
great masterpiece, which is noted for
the opportunities 1t affords an actress
Of dramatic talent. Many of these
stars established their regulations
through the success with which they
interpreted the role OF Camille" II
il undoubtedly the most difficult and
yet the most fascinating part ever ere.
ated by dramatist.
The honor of being the first star to
introduce Camille" to a New York
audience fell to the lot OF Matilda
Heron, who presented the Dumas
drama for the first time on night in
January, 1857, during terrific snow
storm. She scored a tremendous hit
and for many nights dazzled New York.
ers with her role OF Camille. Otner
great interpreters of the role who havs
been well and favorably known to the
American public have been Clara Mo.
ris, fayorite In this drama for many
years; the Divine Sarah" Bernhardt.
Eleanor Duse, the great Italian &C.
tress: Modjeska, Olga Nethersole and
Nance O'Neil. To this list must be
added large number Of American and
foreign stars. In fact the theatre.go.
ing public Of every civilized land has
had ample opportunity to become &C.
quainted with Camille"
Some OF the famous actresses, Amer.
lean and foreign, who have appeared
in this role are:
Mrs. Lander. Mrs. James Brown Pot.
ter, Adelaide Cherrte, Jean Margaret
Davenport, Laura Keene, Lucille West
ern, Mrs. D. P. Bowers. Jean Hosmer,
Rose Coghlan. Clara Morris, Modjeska,
Alice Dunning Lingard, Affie Weaver
Kate Reynolds, Mrs. Dousby. Adelaide
Lennox, Nine. Majerom. Eleanor Duse.
Sarah Bernhardt, Mile. Rhea, Rose
Eytinge. Ada Gray. Nadia de Rotch.
kolf, Olga Nethersole. Marie Vain.
wright, Lolita Linthicum, Margaret
Fuller, Nance o'Neil and Hannah May
Ingham. To this list must be added
Ethel Barrymore, who has announced
her early appearance in Camille"
Practically all OF the foreign stars In
this list made their American debuts
In Camille"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05
PERSONALS

Miss Zeta Lively of Weston was the
guest for the week end OF Mr.. and
Mrs. H. s. Lively on Fourth street.
Mrs. Carrie v. Carpenter who had
been with her daughter Mrs. Walter
Shaw in McKeesport Pa. for several
weeks has returned here and is at the
home of her sister Mrs. Eli Musgrave.
Miss Blanche Corbin is home from
an extended visit with friends in Shep.
ardstown, Washington and Philadel.
phia.
Miss Mary Burns student at the
w. V. U. spent the week end at her
home in the city.
Miss Adelaide Pinnell spent the
week end with relatives in Grafton.
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Do You Want to Fill
A Christmas Kit?

The making of the Soldiers Christ
mas kits is going merrily on under the
direction of Miss Blake Watson. The
kits are being made at the home OF Mrs.
Henry Martin on Walnut avenue and
it has been announced that any per.
son who wishes to fill one of :hese
kits for gift to q soldier can secure
the kit, fill it and return 1t to head
quarters. The kits, however. can not
be bought or sent to individuals as
they are intended primarily for soldiers
who have no friends to supply their
wants. Call Miss Blake Watson at
No. 43S.J.
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laughs last after all.

laughs last after all.
The love interest is furnished by a
romance between the young heir and
the girl who had been hired to trap
him into compromising situation.
Anna Lehr plays the part with the
right degree OF reluctant seductiveness
and Jack Devereaux turns the tables
on his uncle with his usual vim and
dash. The first part of the plot IS pre-
sented so convincingly that the revela.
ton of the frame-up comes as distinct
anti.climax and, before the audience
has accustomed itself to the new sit.
uation. the complications shift again
with somewhat bewildering sudden.
ness. An audience that enjoys sur.
prises" may not be disturbed by the
fact that these are gained at the cost
of continuity.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05

LiutS John W. Murphy who had
spent the last week here with his
mother Mrs. Winfield Murphy and his
sister Miss Winfield Murphy left last
night for Petersburg Va. Lieut. Muir
ply was also in Grafton for several
days on business connected with the
closing Of his dental offices.
Mrs. Clarence Statler has returned
from Grafton where she was called by
the serious illness OF her sister, Miss
Ella Flanagan. Miss Flanagan under.
went a severe operation In Grafton
hospital on Saturday and her condi-
ton while satisfactory is still critical
Miss Lily Zundell and Nephew
Charles Zundell have returned from
Mt. Pleasant Pa. where they had
spent some time at the formers home.
Mrs. Pat Judge of Grafton and her
daughter Miss Helen w. v. U. stu.
dent were here yesterday guests at
the home OF Mrs. Murphy on McKin,
ney street.
Mrs. Luther Morris OF Cincinnati
who is the guest OF relatives in Graf.
ton is here on brief visit to her
cousin, Miss Winfield Murphy. Mrs.
Morris was formerly Miss Edna Judge
OF Grafton.
Miss Margret Hessian has returned
from Weston where she had been the
guest Of relatives for several days.
Miss Mary Hessian of Grafton Is a
guest at the home Of her AUNT Mrs.
John Hessian on Maple Avenue.
Mrs w. j. Eddy has returned from
Wheeling where she attended the fun.
eral OF Mrs. L. H. Morris which was
held on Saturday Mrs. Morris was the
mother OF Miss Katharyn Morris.
Mrs. George Core of Columbus grove
o. is the guest OF her parents DR. and
Mrs. j. E. Dowden First street. She
will return home within a few days
DR.. and Mrs. Dowden and grand dau.
ghter little Miss Rolena Ruth Dow.
den, leave within the month for Tam.
pa. Florida to spend the winter.
William H. Stanhagen spent yester.
day with relatives at Laurel Lee.
j. c. Conner. of McMechen, spent
yesterday with his uncle, j. C. Conner,
of No. 531 Ogden avenue.
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Tomorrow at the Grand.

Bells Famous Hawaiians will come
to the Grand tomorrow for matinee
and night performance.
The company is composed OF real
Hawaiians who are recognized rs the
most popular musical artists of the
western isles. The organization pre-.
sents Hawaiian musical satire in two
parts. The first part shows the beau.
tiful tropical beach at Waikiki, also
showing the famous Diamond Head
Mountain with its volcano with real
smoke issuing therefrom.
Members of the company represent
Hawaiia's most famous instrumental.
lists, singers and dancers. Five .aem.
bers Of the organization come direct
from the Royal Palace, Honolulu,
where they have been entertaining for
the Dowager Queen.
Mr.. NJ. r. Bell is native Hawa,. an,
and Is conductor Of the organization,
and is recognized as king OF the steel
instrument and the Hawaiian flute.
Princess Lehula, who is member of
the company, bears the distinction of
coming from one of the royal families
OF the ISLANDS. She Is creating much
favorable comment in presenting ma.
tive Hawaiian dances. There is moth.
ing suggestive that could possibly
cause any criticism In the dances as
presented by the Princess, as the real
Hawaiian dances are of such a charac.
ter that many Of the so called interpre.
tations Of the dances given by different
artists are incorrect.
This organization drew immense
crowds at the Palace of Music at the
Panama Pacific International Exposi.
ton. and from the great patronage ana
appreciation shown In other cities,
their visit here will, no doubt, be
greeted by a packed house. For the
benefit Of out of town patrons, matt.
nee will be given. Seat sale started at
the box office last Saturday morning.
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Nature Needs Assistance
In keeDing You Well

in keeping the blood absolutely free,
of all impurities. This old remedy isl
a wonderful purifier and tonic. and
has no equal for keeping the blood
rich and pure. 1t builds up the APP
S. S. S. is sold BY druggists eyery-
where. 1t has been successfully used
for more than fifty years, and people
in practically every state testify to
its great worth. Write for booklets
and free medical advice to Swift Spe-
cifc Co., Dept. E Atlanta, c.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-05
Unusual Twists in "erafter..-

"Grafters," scheduled at the Princess
today. begins seriously enough with
the adventures of a young heir to mil.
lions who is trapped by an adventures
and threatened with blackmail under
an apparent violation Of the Mann Act.
In the height OF the suspense the
scheme proves to be hoax on the part
Of an elderly uncle, who has warned
his reckless nephew that he is in dam
ger Of being blackmailed and hires a
band Of crooks to frame up the pre-
tended graft and teach the boy les
son. While uncle is settling up his
accounts with the gang. however, the
crooks turn the game into grim earnest
and hold him up for large cheek and
the situation is saved only by the time
" arrival Of the young nephew, who
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crew of the show and also plays a part.

crew of the show and also plays a part.
The production is rather heavy one
and Eek" does not regret missing
Fairmont so much as an upstairs stage.
like the one here. makes him a lot OF
trouble. Eek" was at one time with
1.-THE Great Lafayette" and doubled
that famous entertainer, often taking
his bows while the real Lafayette would
be supping cup or coffee in the wings.
Patti Mckinley, who was the star
of the Hippodrome Players and later
the head OF her own company, is with
THE Marriage Question" which comes
to the Grand theatre, Friday, Novem-
Der l6. Miss Mckinley displayed much
cleverness in her engagement here and
her rise in the profession is only what
her Fairmont friends predicted for her.
Louise Willis mrs. Phil S.
Greiner). mentioned in this column
Saturday, has summer home at Wolf
Lake, Mich, and spends her idle time
there. This is her third season with
The Million Dollar Dolls" She re-
ports that the show is doing remark
dUl6 UuSlueSS III tuc SUutu anu IQHL
There She Goes" (another company
under the same management is going
as well that Harvey D. Orr can retire
IL the season continues at this gait.
Neil o'Brien's Minstrels will be at
Clarksburg November 10 and Major
Nowak, who made a big hit here with
Simple Simon Simple" some years
ago, is still with the company. being
one OF the ravorite Tolls for O'Brien's
comedy as the little chap is such con-
trast in size to the star.
There is a report that Sessue Haya.
waka and a company Of fifteen people
may shortly go to Hawaii to film scenes
in forthcoming Paramount picture.
Mr.. Hayakawa's next picture will be
1.-THE Secret Came" a December Para
mount release.
Vivian Martin is awaiting the ar.
rival of new director from the East,
1t is stated, when she will begin work
on a new Paramount picture.
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A Ittle help goes . long ways.

If you would keep your body in a
healthy and robust condition, tirob-
bling with that splendid vitality that
indicates freedom from all ailments,
first of all see that your blood is
kept pure. Any slight impurity that
creeps into your. blood will soon effect
the well-being' of your whole system.
A few bottles of S. S. S. will give
Just the assistance that nature needs
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shlneleton.Hammett.

Miss Ida May Hammett. daughter OF
DR.. and Mrs. A. A. Hammett, of Madi.
son street, and Emory Singleton were
united in marriage on Saturday even.
ing at eight o'clock at the home of the
brides parents. Rev. w. ]. Eddy, OF
the First Baptist church, officiated at
the marriage which was witnessed by
relatives and immediate friends. Mr.
and Mrs. George Nolen Wine, OF Clarks.
burg. he latter a sister OF the bride
we're among the wedding guests. MI
and Mrs. Singleton have taken up
their residence here. Mr.. Shingletor
holds responsible position with the
B. and o. Railroad company.