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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
A" CHEER UP" DANCE
AT CITY HALL
FOR RED CROSS

Most elaborate preparations are IN
der way for Cheer Up" Dance At
City Hall Dec. 81, for the benefit of
the Red Cross but under the auspices
Of a small organization. devoted orig
inally to luncheons and bridge but
whose services are now dedicated to
Red Cross knitting and War Fund
work.
It is planned TO scat the guests at
small tables, where war refreshments"
will be sold.
The program will include some very
good dancing as we'll as ballroom
dancing and the entire affair will be on
the same plane Of artistic excellence as
the previous hospital benefits given by
this same organization.
No effort will be spared TO make this
New Years Cheer Up" dance. the one
outstanding charity affair of the VIII
ter season and il is believed that one
of the largest crowds which ever as
sembled for a charity ball at City hall
will be on hand to dance and sing the
old year out. the new year in.
The Cheer Up" dance is in charge of
"a committee made up Of Mrs. a. II.
Sturtevant Mrs. Richard Goodwin,
Mrs. r. II. Eodwell. Mrs. Danforth
Nash Mrs. Percy Y. Hin, Mrs. Charles
KinSman. Mrs. Harry Pierce and Mrs:
i(;uN (,annCtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
CLEANS THE BLOOD
TONES THE NERVES

The gratifying results attending the
faithful use of the new medicinal com :
bination, Hoods Sarsaparilla before
eating and Peptiron after eating, are
seen in purer blood, stronger nerves
improved condition of the whole sSs-
tenn.
They are results that make TINS
course of treatment the most econoin
| cal for sufferers from impure, i'm
1poverished blood weak, unsteady
Inerves-no other accomplishes 50 mucf
| for each cent expended.
| Hoods Sarsaparilla and Peptiror
aid each other. and to take both is t
derive a four fold benefit.
| Ii a laxative is needed in connec-
ton with them. the gentle and thor
ough Hoods Pills should be used
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
Interesting Overseas Letter

Friends Of T'erley Perkins, who for
mcrly lived here and enlisted at Wolfe
boro, \. H., soon after his graduation
from Brewster Academy last June. Will
be interested in the following extract
France: 1T has been some time since
I wrote yUu and things have surely
moved in the meantime, have gained
enough to talk about for weeks wne.,
| sec YOU, but while am here, as YOU
know, little Of what We see or hear
can bc written home. You ca:, readily
see the reason of censorship of the
soldiers letters as we'll as the press.
What | saw Of the ocean coming over
convinced me beyond the shadow of a
Gpuht that I an an \ No. | landsman
.,'rt q sailor not murh.'
There is no doubt that army lie is less
preferable to one OF NY temperament
than school or any civil life, Tor various
reasons. conccnality chief among them,
but the ideals hung out repay all oG those
things. When it gets or my nerve | fix
my mind Of the things ] have placed as
ideals to be reached even at the price of
blood or dca tn, perhaps, and Il is easy 10
he really happy.
"As for the physical hardship 81 life
here. | can say that not once vet have I
had anything that could touch that little
trip Charles Warren and ! had after the
frat" picnic last year. That was a
forced march about doubled. | am In
tiptop condition.
Before we got to France We passed 4
few DAYS IN England You can well mas
lie The interest | TOOK in that old land.
and France has no less of historical ro-
nance and beauty. 1t will help my
French in college TO great degree. hav-
nE seen the things, manners, customs
and all we have studied about. and vet
tile romance of France is not all Of the
mast History Is IN the making today ~
history that viii cover these lands vith
a greater romantic glory than oan Arr
or Napoleon-ycs, even the Crusaders will
seem small beside the history Of the great
war, when it will have brought The pos
sinilitics of liberty and equality to . re
a1ization over the entire breadth Of Old
blood-soaked Europe. All the reward |
ask for my part III the present is life
and strength to work in that era Of s~ak-
enlns now beginning in America. II with
he A great age in which to live and be
leye a new and great wave of idealsm
will emanate from our schools and col
leges I am hoping to be back in Wolf
boro by next commencement | have
heard from no one for a month because
ne have not had mail while on the road =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
TRY THIS TO DANISH
ALL RHEUMATIC PAINS

People who have been tormented for
Hears-yes. even so crippled that they
were unable to help themselves-have
been brought back to robust health
through the mighty power Of Rhcurna.
Rheuma acts with speed; it brings in
q few days the relief you have prayed
for. It antagonizes the poisons that
cause agony and pain in the joints
and muscles and quickly the tortur-
ing soreness completely disappears.
II is a harmless and inexpensive
remedy, but sure and certain, because
i, is one discovery that has forced
rheumatism and sciatica to yield and
disappear.
Begin the Rheuna treatment today,
and If you do not set the joyful RELIEF
you expect your money will be re-
turned.
Druggists everywhere always have
supply and are authorized TO guar
autee II TO you.-adv.
nob29-dcc2-s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
WEBER POND

4 we'll attended meeting OF the
Christmas Club, Nov Il, with Miss Al
den was much enjoyed Mrs Hussey
and Mrs. Rowe distributed a quantity
of Rcd Cross work. The annual meet
ing will be held December II at the
home of the president, Mrs. Charlotte
Rowe, and plans will be completed for
q Red Cross supper.
Cards have been received announcing
the birth at San Diego. Calf, Nov. "A.
Of daughter 70 Mr.. and Mrs. Clare
Ostrandcr.
Mrs Joseph True recently enter
tanned Mrs. Bert True and daughter
and Mrs. Frank True of Augusta, Mrs.
Fred Perley and daughter and Mrs. Err
nest Wood.
Mrs. Fannie Foster and brother. Ed
ward ItnoWlton. passed Thanksgiving
with friends in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs f. T.. Dow entertained
a party Of relatives Thanksgiving
which included Frank Lowell. Z. f.
Dow. Jr., aud Robert Dow Of Pittsheld,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Dow. Miss Helen
Dow. MIR and Mrs. Vivian Cameron
and daughter and Herbert Dow of .Au-
gusta.
Mrs Daisy Colburn of Bath passed
Thanksgiving with her mother, Mrs.
T. O. Leighton
j. +. Kennedy Of Augusta visited
Saturday at A. O. Humes'.
Myrtle Rowe visited her grandmoth-
CT, Mrs. George Brann, last week at
Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mower and sor
Arnold Of East Nassalboro and Miss
Banch Dulac of Fairfield were Thanks
giving guests of Mr.. and Mrs. {. f.
Rove.
Miss Theresa jackson of Watervile
passed the week end With Miss Alma
Robbins.
Nh. and Mrs. +. T. Clark and son OF
Watervile and Ninton Fletcher Of M
susta were entertained BY Mrs. Eta
Barrows THANKSGIVING day.
Nh and Mrs. George Low Of Angus
til passed the holiday at the home or
[. J. Robbins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
Letters Advertised at Postoffice

MEN Mr. Beckwith. Ebcn w.
Eaisdell, NJ. Lillian Burne, $. a, Fair
weather, Monsieur Joseph Gagnc,
Brooks !. GrindIe, George 7. Lamson,
VIM. E. Loveioy, A. A. Lunt, lidw.
Nichols. Joe Poulin, William Roy, Rus
sell :. Smith John Wentworth, Herbert
f. Yeaton.
WOMEN Mrs. J. II. Blackwell Mrs.
John Boncnfant. Mrs. Herbert Burgess,
Mrs Edward Couame, Miss Meter
Downs Annie H. GiddSins. Miss Ella
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06

home caught fire. She was alone
the time The house and nearly all tns
contents were burned with a loss
$1,000. Neighbors saved the barn ana
outbuildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06

First Lieut.. James Carroll Of Attic
boro, Mass OF the United states In
fantry Gnassigned) is visiting in the
city tor a few days and is the guest
Of Lieut.. John G, Coughlin at his
home on Couy street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
COMEDY PRESENTED
BY Universalist Dramatic Club At the
Holiday Bazaar

J. very ENJOYABLE feature OF the hoIl-
nav hazaar which was opened Wednes-
dan afternoon at the Jniversahst
church parlors under the auspices OF
the Murray Alliance was a comedy,
Aunt Jcrlshas Quilting iarty'
which was presented in the evening bH
the IniyerSalist Dramatic CLUB. Each
and every part was presented III an az
mirable manner and the play, depict
ing rural life, was certainly a fun-nah-
or fashioned costumes were worn
~ the members of the cast, some O
tie costumes being over 100 years oid,
ana in one scene a real oid-1asIloii@u
quilting frame was exhibited.
The cast was as follows: JerUafa
Dow. Edith Newman; Hannah Pike
told maid). Mrs Harold Stone; Hep
zibah Spooncr deaf, Aileen Morans'
Johanna Hines (widow), Mrs. f'arfe
Church; Rachel Gray tQuakeress''
Mrs Harry Herscy; Patience Peahody
toId Maid. Gertrude Walch; Mrs Sim
con Stubbs gossip, Mrs. Winfred "A.
Jackson; uruscila Thompkins dectur-
e,.p. Mrs stephen killam; Mrs. Deacon
Simrkins. Mrs. a. :. Kingsley, Mrs.
Aaron Pride Mrs Ralph Brown; Phoe-
be Miranda Pride Angie Sylvester,
John Dow. Howard r. Weber: Squire
Iridc. Charles d. Ballard Deacon
Slmpkins. RAY Burns; Preacher Love
joy. Ralph Brown: Charity cooper 'otd
maid). Margaret Iamsdcll
Several musical numbers were ron
dcrcd durin- the action Of the play
and were given warm applause. MISS
Gertrude Walch sang "Silver Threads
r. 4 O.
rang rendered We're Growing Old To
aether." being accompanied by Charles
g. ballard. who sang and played the
violin Mr. ballard also gave 4 selection
an tie hornpipcs. Near the close OF the
pay all tho members of the cast Joined
ip tho singing of Tho Star Spanslcd
Banner" Another selection rendered
ty tho members of the cast was "Aun'
Jcrusha's Quilting Party
Miss .Aileen Morang is president Of
the Universalist Dramatic Club, Mrs
Earle Church is secretary, and Mrs.
Winfrcd A. Jackson. treasurer
There WAS "A good attendance at the
sale III the afternoon and tho, various
booths received good patronage Light
refreshments were served The booths
wore in charge Of the following ladies:
Miscellaneous Mrs =. II. Newman and
AIRS. cash: embroidery, Mrs. Harry NJ
He rs.y anI Mrs. Herman n. stuart:
food HI Mrs. :. G. G.. Ward and Miss
Lotto Lyon; utility hooth-Mrs. Alton
H. White CANDY Mrs. Chester S.
Kingsley: fancy bags--Alrs. Howard e.
Wcbbcr.
The officers Of tho Murray Alliance
arc: President, Mrs. G. S. Pettcnpill;
vice president Mrs. Robert Pope:
trt a.Lrer Mrs. Harry NJ. Hersey; sec
rctarv, Mrs. c. {. Mctcaf
The sale will 10 continued al oclorl;
This afternoon At $50 "A frlcasscc chick
Ell 81 rrcr viii he served, after which
there Will he musical entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. +. NJ. Lawrence re-
turned yesterday from Boston. where
Mr.. Lawrence has been closing bis
contracts for Hudson ears for next
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06

Tho only occupants of the police sta
ton Tuesday night were TWO dodgers
who had tarried in Augusta on their
migration from the lumber camps in
the upper part Of the State in search
of a more congcniai climate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06

Joseph II. Labrcck has so far rccov-
cred from his recent surgical treat
'mcnt that he has resumed work in
his barber shop on upper Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06

Waller G.. Nichols of this city Is in
Boston taking 4 course Of instruction
Of a Hudson engineer i'll the mcchan-
ical construction Of The Super Six mo-
tor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
Sought Safety Through Snow

Mrs. George Quint was Obliged to
take her baby and go some distance
through the snow to ncighbor's at
Hodgdon Monday night, when her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06

County Treasurer and Mrs. Bert P.
Stuart of Belgrade have taken rooms
al the Lawrence House for the win
ter months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06

Mckenzie, Miss Louise Mclaughlin
pkg, Miss J. Rose, Miss Annie Rowe
Mrs India NJ Shaw, Edna Smith, MISS
Susie Thomas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06

Harry w. Austin of China was a
visitor Wednesday in the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06
Thursday, December 6. 1917.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Orrin r. Sproul of China was a bus
mess caller Wednesday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-06

Charles \. Bean, formerly Of Au-
hurn passed away Monday, Dec. ;
in this city. aged so Years. The re-
mains were taken on the 9.36 train
Wednesday morning to Auburn ror hn
rial.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-24
WIRED PROTEST TO
SELECTIVE DRAFT

First organized local opposition to
selective conscription as a means of
raising the military organization Of
the United States to war strength was
voiced this morning when n telegram
protesting against the project on the
ground that II is "un.American, Prus-
sianism in effect and contrary to the
fundamental principles of freedom of
our country" was signed by eleven
prominent Ardmore men and forward.
ed to Congressman Carter, at Wash.
ington. The text of the telegram fol.
lows.
Eve desire to register as strong as
language can make II, our opposition
to selectivc conscription, because II
is un.American, Prussianism in effect
and contrary to the fundamental prin-
ciples OF freedom OF our country. We
believe and, in fact, know that the
American citizens can always be de.
pended upon to come to his country's
need when necessary, without force "
The telegram bore the names Of d.
G. Fitzgerald, Charles Won Weise, NJ
German, B. A. Simpson, Homer Hinkle,
W. r. Cruce, G. l.. Anderson d. Lacy,
p. c. Dings, j. b. Champion and ]. y.
Spragins.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-24

Washington Domination gasoline industry by Standard
been largely responsible for high gasoline prices the last two years.
la Int mdury @ dgare5 @ m'HnE SOCK @ ri wen"p opG p t6 @ @ @ %
lfcaion OF the supreme dissolution
No conclusive evidence found is stated that couon exists among
Standard companies in violation of the decree but the commissions find
ss have been transmitted et TO @ s,is. Rsg'S S,sty,, fGns
arbitrarily although
contributed Pronounced inequalities found in different parts the
The principal findings of the commission are:
territories the Standard domi
the Standard have maintained distribution of territory
trolcnm products exists among the standard companies
That the absence OF competition due to community of stock owner
disclose prices gasoline and differences in
explained except under the conditions charged ,,.
That the combination pipe lines with other banche- the industry
That conclusive evidence of lusion the Standard
Remedial Recommendations.
The recommended these
law providing for the reopenns antitrust the application
notifications OF DEGREES as are required by new condition
] members member so of coTbnon dissolved under the Sherman law
Effective limitation of ownership of stock in potentially
petye corporations by withdrawing the power of voting and control
suGh common owners thG oso or the acts OF ea'n " the several
Segregation ownership of pipe lines from the other branches Of the
Congressional enactment 10 gasoline
Federal collection and publication of accurate statistics and noa
Gasoline Industry Conditions
Conditions the gasoline industry
divided into eleven territorial divisions at least
nine of which are said be under Standard OH domination
Stockholders the Standard companies
individuals or interests with more than half of the stock of the various
pane in their hands
Officers companies hold considerable in two OF
companies
Standard refneres produced more than sixty percent of the gasoline
1915 sold
than 10
Correspondence different prices in 1915 with Standard market
the itself
arbitrary character inequalities
rated by the facts that as between most of the territories there
widely different
Wholesale gasoline price between rs percent
and scarcity Of the product played in the
ing the increase in demand 3S 1915
percent below the before The Standard books
evidenced
o
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-24
DEPORTATION
is EXPLAINED
FOR GERMANS

Amsterdam. April 24.-tVia London)
A semioffcial statement issued in
Berlin says the deportation OF the in.
habitants In the evacuated districts
between Arras and scissors has been
accomplished without hardship to the
ciyilips The statement adds:
THE transport Of their belongings
even delayed the transport Of import.
ant war material For this reason. It
was impossible in many cases to re-.
move fellcd fruit trees. the wood of
which represents important material
for our war industry The trees were
cut down in order that their leaves
in spring and summer might not AFFORD
cover to marching columns against our
airmen
"The male and female population be-
tween the ages of fifteen and sixty we
deported. Mothers with children un
der fifteen remained with their chill
dren
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-24
FRENCH MISSION
LANDEO SAFELY
LANDED EARLY THIS MORNING
ON SPEEDY LINER - CON-
VOWED ACROSS OCEAN
MET BY AMERICANS
Destroyers Escorted Them Into Port
and Distinguished Party Welcomed
With Salutes AS Vessels Dropped
Anchor.

Washington, April 2i-The depart
ment OF state announces the safe ar.
rival on this continent today OF the
French commission,
The commission, which includes
Marshal Joifre and former Premier
Viyini, arrived early this morning on
board speedy steamship Of the
French line, which was conveyed
across the Atlantic The vessels were
met off the coast by American torpedo
boat destroyers and escorted to a port.
The naval and military attaches Of
the French embassy at Washington
aud American naval and military Of
ncers, together with a representative
of the state department, Immediately
boarded the French vessels and eX-
tended a welcome to American shores.
Later the state department issued
this further statement:
"The department Of state IS advised
that the French mission will reach
Washington tomorrow morning. The
precise time and place Of arrival will
be announced later.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-24
PROHIBITION
is AMENDED
BY RUSSIANS
Wine Growing People May Drink Pro-
duct and Export II With.
out Restriction.

Petrograd, April 2i-Via London. -
The provisional government has modi-
fed the rules governing the sale of
alcoholic drinks by the introduction
OF the following regulations:
"First-The sale Of alcoholic drinks
containing a percentage of alcohol in
excess of one and one.half degrees
is prohibited throughout Russia.
second Export to foreign coun.
tries of grape wines of any kind is
permitted, regardless Of their percent.
age of alcohol.
"Third-ln wine.growing districts
the sale Of wines produced locally and
not containing a percentage of alcohol
in excess Of twelve degrees Is permit
ted. Sales of these wines outside OF
the wine growing districts is only per
mitted in towns, and may be prohibited
by the municipal authorities
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-24
KAISER IS ASKED
FOR ABD|CAT|ON
WILHELM TURNED PALE WHEN
SUGGESTION WAS MADE BY
MEMBER OF FAMILY.
GERMAN FABRICATION
Story Which Comes BY Way Of Rome
Discredited by Politicians, Who Say
It Might Have Been Sent Out TO
Influence Opinion.

Rome, (Via Paris April 24.-The
Corriere d'Italia, the clerical organ,
declares that it is able 10 confirm re.
ports published in Spanish newspapers
that the immediate following of the
German emperor is exerting pressure
on him to abdicate. The paper says
that, at recent meeting OF the Ho.
hen2ollern family, one member, bolder
than the rest, intmated that the emper.
or might save the situation by follow
ing the example of the Emperor Mich
olas.
The German monarch is reported to
have turned pale, and, after observing
that the general opinion was against
him, left the room, muttering: I'VE
shall see"
Little Importance is attached to this
story in Italian political circles. In
these quarters it is thought that the
story has a German origin and is put
out with the intention of influencing
opinion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-24
ANZE|GER SLIPS
NEWS TO PEOPLE
BERLIN PRESS DISPATCH IN THE
CORNER OF DUTCH PAPER
TELLS IT ALL.
GERMAN REFORMATION
Democracy Is on the March" Said
Catch Phrase at Gathering Of For
eisn Journalists-Another Astonish.
er In German Peace Terms.

Amsterdam. April IL lNia Londonl
In an obscure corner OF its issue
Monday, the General Anzeiger publish
es a Berlin press dispatch that at a
reception of foreign journalists in
Berlin, the most reassuring declara-
tons" were given out concerning the
democratic character Of the new orien.
tation as evidenced by the proposed
legislation. In fact, It was said, dem
ocracy is on the march" Nothing
was said about Germany's war aims
except the general statement that "the
world will be astonished by the mod.
Grafton of the German peace terms"
So far as can be learned, this infor
nation appears in no other German
newspapers
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-24
WOUNDS MAY PROVE
FATAL TO GEO. SHAW
Family Quarrel Said to Have Preceded
Shooting at Wilson Railway
Station Last Night.

George Shaw was probably fatally
wounded about ~ o'clock this morning
when a shot from a revolver, fired by
S. l. Franklin, took effect in the left
side Of his chest just above his heart
The shooting occurred at the railroad
station at Wilson
S. |. Franklin, who did the shooting.
has been arrested and is now held In
the county Jail. He refuses to make
any statement regarding the affair
Attendants at the Hardy Sanitarium.
where Shaw was taken Immediately
after the shooting say he has a slight
chance to recover but that his wound
is considered practically fatal.
Deputy Sherin VIII Ward investi.
gated the affair It is said by officials
of the sheriG's and county attorneys
departments that the shooting resulted
from a family quarrel.