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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
ROB FARMERS
Gang. Of Thieves With
Team or Auto Steal
Farm Produce About
Lewiston and Auburn

= Lewiston Ne, Sept. 25.-There is an
increasing number of thefts all over this
part of Androscoggin.
The plan seems TO be for two men to
go out with team or an automobile,
steal whatever is in sight in the yard or
the gardens OF the farmer and then flee
for town.
The men have been seen at least once
and their depredations extend from the
south part of Lewiston to upper Auburn.
especially along the river road.
A farmer in South Lewiston reports that
he was robbed of lot of garden stun
and that the wheels of the team the
thieves used are plainly to be seen in his
dooryard together with the footprints OF
the horse where he stood. They took
pumpkins, beans and every other eat
able thing.
Henry Conant on the North River road
in Auburn saw the thieves as they made
a descent on his henyard. This was sun
day night about 10 o'clock, The dog scar
ed them away. He heard the commotion
and went out. The thieves led. with their
team down the road towards the city.
They had tried to get into the hennery
and were frightened away before getting
anything.
A man named Euckram. living on the
North River road in Auburn, lost five
bags of grain stolen from his wagon in
the dooryard where he had left it over
right. having arrived late from town.
IAl i,,tn o.
on or automobile and carried away.
Fight stacks IT h~sns were loaded into
wagon IN the night and rartef away
from the property Of Ashury Blake on the
Lisbon road a few nights ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
Reception to Dr.. Phelps

There was very largely attended re-
ception at Coburn Tuesday evening, the
occasion being the anniversary Of the
pastorate of DR. Arthur S Phelps at the
Elm street First Baptist church in this
city. The reception was rendered Dr.
Phelps by members of the church and
the general public was invited to be pres
ent. There was a large number of the
townspeople not members of the church
who availed themselves Of the opportuni-
~ TO meet the popular pastor. A fine
program was given and pleasant social
hour enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
CANADIAN FRONT
STILL INACTIVE

Canadian Headquarters in France,
Sept 25.-The Canadian front is still
inactive except for occasional outpost
affairs A small party Of our men. who
held a wrecked house near the Lens
Bethune road we'll beyond the front.
we're attacked last night by a much
omr numerous enemy group. They held
on till their ammunition was exhaust.
ed. and then made their way back
through heavy fire to our line.
German aviators are active along the
front and aerial combats are frequent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
NATIONAL HOME

Oncer OF the day. Capt, ". S. Oak
man
lhe evening hours at the Home post :
oillcc will be from $50 To 80 +. Nj. The
4tgolnE mail closes at 515 L. NJ.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis r. Theme have
rsturusd to their home in Hampton.
Va
NJ and Mrs. Henry NJ. Wood and
Mr. and Mrs Eugene Bailey and son
lcrcy have gone 10 Boston TO visit
relatives and friends. They will make
'se trip in Mr. Woods auto
Mrs Matte Morrison, nurse in the
Home hospital. has resigned and will
rc 70 Fort Ethan Allen. where ner
husband Is stationed in the Maine hos
pi'al unit
Michael Connors, late Co. p. LIST r. /.
A. former member, has been
aiken up r. A. r.
Charles r. Baldwin Of Roxbury. late
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
Won g Victories

captain Gu, ncmer. who attained
World vide fame ~ his exploits vas
yer apf the NEST brilliant aviator. He
Vas last cited in the official French
ar nuncemeut II Sept - for having
Won his soth aerial ,ictory An Off
ciai press d,ratch few hours earlier
sad he nae accounted for - enemy
machines he was u years Of age.
rrl, a lttlc mNre than two years
aEo capt 6uynemer was simple sol
dIsr JoiSing tho aviation corps, he
rose rapidly In the ranks until he at
'Ne eros, 81 the Legion OF Honor. the
Military Medal. the War Cross and
almost iverv other honor which his
country could bestow. The feeling of
hts cortrymen for him was shown
whom te young captain in Paris at the
Celebration Of the French national hol-
'dly las, July lie was greeted with
VIA rithursts Of cheering and covered
rl'r flowers thrown by women and
rhlld.en one Of the most spectacular
a-hivements 81 Capt. Guynemer was
ftootinr down ~ three German air
Wares To- two minutes and 20 seconds
IN september Of last year. On one oc-
rason he was forced 70 descend be-
'-.en the French and German trenches
- vas able to escape.
Guvnemcr was admitted 10 the
Bench army as volunteer after hav-
nE ten rejected Ave times by medical
Inspectors He sailed his airplane
i'ore ser'tnE both as pilot and gun
rer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
TWIN SINS GIVE
EXEMPTION PUZZLE

New York. Sept. a5.-Twin sons Of
Mrs. Elizabeth l.. Dodge. widow. pre-
scented a problem 10 the district board
of appeals in this city today when they
asked that exemption from service in
the national army he granted one of
them on account of their mothers de-
tendency. They had been unable to
settle the question themselves, they
said. The mother herself asked that
only one Of them be exempted
The sons receive the same salary.
The hoard finally granted exemption
to William. certifying Harvey L. for
service on the ground that he was q
tribe more robust than his brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
ONE KILLED IN EXPLOSION
LOWELL. MUNlTION PLANT

Lowell. Mas, Sept. 25.--In an ex-
piosion caused by a fare up while
filing shells at the Newton Manu-
featuring Co. plant on the outskirts
of the city this morning, Harry Cluin
of 81 Wilson street was killed and
e,gh: other employees were injured.
three of whom are in a serious con-
dition at ST Johns hospital
The company is filling a govern
r1ent munitions contract and has been
working a night shift for some time.
Oficials of the company believe the
explosion was purely accidental and
probably due to carelessness on the
part Of an employee. 1t was decided
to close the plant for the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
SOCIALISTS LOSE
AT STOCKHOLM

Stockholm. Sept. 2J.-The result Of
the elections in the first district Of
Stockholm shows that the Socialists
Of the Left lost their two seats, which
were captured by the Social Demo-
Gratis.
The number of votes given the Right
decreased very appreciahly while the
Socialist vote increased largely. There
was an increase also in the Liberal
vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
RUMORS FALSE
Regarding Peace Negotiations, Says
Russ Foreign Minister

Petrograd, Monday, Sept. 24.-(De-
layed9 OF Foreign Affairs
Terestchenko today issued the follow
ing statement:
"Rumors published recently by the
newspapers in various countries re-
gardinz peace negotiations said to
have been initiated by certain powers
are entirely false. Equally devoid of
foundatio are reports attributing any
particular importance to the confer
ence in Berne which has been convok-
ed by the so-called Alliance for the
Realization of Durable Peace. With
which neither the Russian govern
ment nor her allies had anything to do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
GERMAN drive
EAST OF YPRES
GIVES F00TH0LD

London, Sept 25,-The Germans de-
livered a powerful attack against the
British east of Ypres today. They
succeeded in gaining a foothold in
Hand to hand fighting ensued and
after another strong German attack,
the British drove them from their
newly won positions and re-estahished
their line in its entirety. according to
Field Marshal Haigs report tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26

Ihere was largely attended meeting
OF the war library committee Tuesday
evening at the public library to consult
with me library trustees and to report
progress and make plans for the remain
der of the week. Members of the SUBJ
committees reported that the work 50 far
had been very successful and that if ev-
eryone did his or her share during the
remainder OF the week there would be no
trouble in Waterville raising its share
Of the amount required
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26

Carl Brown. Rockland. employed ae
the Texas Stea mship Co. Bath, was se-
riously injured Monday morning when
heavy piece Of timber fell on him.
He sustained a bad fracture OF tn
right arm between elbow and shsui-
Ger and was severely cut on tho
head. He was taken TO the city hos
pttal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
Naturalization Rushing in Hub

Boston. Sept. 25.-So many aliens ara
seeking to swear allegiance to the
United States this fall that IL has been
found necessary to hold naturaltsa-
ton sessions in two courts here f.-
five days this week. II is expected tina,
more than 1900 will be admitted TO
citizenship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26

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Miss Perfection, bm (McMa-
honl 2 4 no
Pittsburgh, chg (MurphD : 6 FRO
Sprisgan. bg (Shilds> ....- 70
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Sister Strong. BIN tGcers-
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THE BOARD OF TRADE 2.oe CLASS
PACING, PURSE $4,000, IN
The savoy. blk g, By Charles
Hay (CoX) ..................
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Mckinney (F'rost) .......,.
Peter Pointer. blk (Snow) 3 ?
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Thomas Early. b h (Marvin)
Auto Zombro, b h (RusselD
Hal Pick Ell. b h (Nalentine) 8
Time: ..O5 IA. 2.o4, 2.04 IA, 205.
THE BUCKEYE ~ CLASS TROT-
TING; PURSE $1,000; IN 5
Early Dreams, b 2. by Richard
Earle (McDonaldD ............. /
Lu Princeton, b II Cox 49,. 2
Alma Forbes, br m (Ackerman)
Royal Mack. b 9 (Murphy) 3
lima Jay, br m (Ernest ........
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Time: 2.061-4, 204 2.06 IA.
THE AMERICAN HORSE BREED
Frs FCTURITY, (3-year-old Glass
Trotting); PURSE $4,000; > IN
Miss Bertha Dillon, oh f, by Dill
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The Real Lady. br t, by Moko
(MurpA|b .....,.....'.....'.
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To beat 2131 Direct Forbes, blk
h, by J. Malcolm Forbes (Gallagher):
time, 2.07 ga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
WATERv|LLE

Inc four-minute speakers for Wednes-
DAY evening will be Hon Charles F.
Johnson ex-Cnited States senator at the
silver, and John E. Nelson of Augusta
at the City Opera house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26

co. l.. l6lst Indiana Inf, Phincas F.
kokcs OF Hope. late Goth Maine Inf.
and Ruel Thomas of Westbrook, late
60. l. 10Th Me. Inf. have been admit
tod to the Home.
The returns from passes TUESDAY
wore John Green from Providence:
Joseph \. Durfoo from Nussalboro and
Rawlins 7. Atkins from Boston.
The returns from furloughs Tues
Gay were. Calvin F. Sherman from
onset; Henry j. Hubert from Water
vile; Jonathan F. Bryant from Beth
~ md William Nelson from Saratoga.
Fnr'ouchs wore granted Tuesday 10
William fl. Folts to BOSTON; John O
Nelcb to T.svormore Falls: Frank r
Hatch to PoSton; William H. H. Dem
mons to Machias; Peter Gilbert TO
Fitchhurc and Lawrence Mackie TO
Fall River
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
Today's Concert Program

Marc h-"The Club Fellows" Johns
overture Hermit Bells Maillart
NaltzeS- MErrh Leaves. kruse
Prtpourri-'The Musical" Luedecke
Land!er-"Thc Dear Old Home"
Hasselman
Cornet DuetD
"Reminiscences of 100 Years
Clements
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-10-17

y \ ! , : = = , \ =
+ Hair work of all kinds. ?
y Switches made from combines, 2
y also repaired All work under =
= guarantee
y No hair bought or sold. I
y Mrs, J r Fletcher, at sos :
\ First avenue, is prepared to do (
y hair work of all kinds. Switch 4
\ es made and repaired All 4
! work done in the city No hair 4
= bought or sold. Phone 6S8. 4
= , = = = = = = = : 4
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-10-17

The many friends OF Mr. Thomas
Hopkins, who was operated on at the
City Hospital for appendicitis, is dc
ing nicely.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-10-17
oCTOPER

On, waving frond. OF soldenrod.
Your plumes Of regal order.
Adorn no other month so well
As stately, 'air October
Adown the roadway of the year,
She comes a dazzling maiden
In robes 81 grten and gold arrayed,
With fruits and flowers laden.
Her feet are shod in sandals rare,
With dewey peals a-olimer,
Her violet yesture broidercd Ger
With lustrous gems that simmer
Aboue her bright head floats the veil
O hay Indian summer.
Ni,hout it's aid no eye could view
The radiance upon her
she showers blessings upon The world
For which it is beholden:
NO other month brings gifts so great
Or days so fair ana golden:
No other month in nasaing, leaves,
Such tokens to think over,
As those bestWed with smiling grace,
BY beautiful October,
Exchange.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-10-17
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.


Notice is hereby given that the firm
Of Hatcher and Jo5ey, heretofore en-
gagged in the business of retail drug,
cigar, cigarette and soda water bust
ness in the city OF Brunswick, in
Glynn County, Georgia, is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. s. c.
Josey retiring therefrom The bust
ness will be conducted at the same
place by said z. D. Hatcher, who will
settle all firm liabilities and receipt
for all debts due to the firm.
This, 9Th day Of October, 1917,
z. D. HATCHER,
If s. C. JOSEY.
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-10-17

Mr. and Mrs. j. r. White have
with them for the winter. Mrs r. d.
F'arris and son, and Mrs c, b. WooJ-
en-, OF Macon
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-10-17

Mrs. Thomas McCrocy has returned
10 Jacksonville, after spendil. some
time the guest OF Mr. ana NJ ). H. s
#oGrarE. on Mon't street
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-10-17

ia hI e Compound
b e cause during
Change Of Life /
was in bed two
years and had two
operation, but all
the doctors and OPP
erations did me no
good, and | would
have been in my
grave today had it
not been for Lydia
E. tinkham' S Veg
pfDhln E0rapq41DA
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-10-17

After visit 10 his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. w. ROYAL. Mr.. VelIad
Royal has returned to Camp Wheeler
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-10-17

Miss Florence Cam arrived yes
terday from Savannah to attend The
MaXey- Watkins Wedding She is the
guest of Miss BufOrd Aiken.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-10-17
MISS AIKEN ENTERTAINS
MAXEY-WATKINS BRIDAL PART

Miss Buford Aiken entertained the
bridal party last night with q chatting
dish party after the MaXeyWatIiins
rehearsal. The bridal party was com
posed Of the maid OF honor, Miss
Ann Maxey. bridesmaids Misses Hell
en- Branham, Buford Aiken, Annie
Dean Atkinson. Julia Church, Florence
Maxey. The BEST man, Mr. w W.
Watkins of Chicago; groonsman,
Messrs. Fred Allen. Victor Abrams.
Franklin Aiken, D. NJ. Lord and
William THunWOdry
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-10-17

MI and Mrs, J Randolph And"r-
son have arrived from Savannah, to
attend the MaXcy-Watkins wedding
this evening. They are with Mir. and
Mrs Frank d. Aiken
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81:

After a essit to his parents, Air
and Mrs W w. Royal. Mr Vellaid
Royal has returned to Camp Wheeler.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T Whittle have
with them for the winter. Mrs r. d.
Farris and son, and Mrs c, 3. Woot-
en-, OF Macon
The many friends OF Mr. Thomas
Hopkins, who was operated on at the
City Hospital for appendicitis. is dc
ing nicely.
Miss Florence Cam arrived yes
terday from Savannah to attend The
MaXey- Watkins wedding She is the
guest of Miss Buford Aiken
Miss Willie Barkaloo is in Jackson
vile, whore she viii spend the win
ser With her niece, Mrs J Hat,en
Howard
MI and Mrs. j Randolph Andar
son nave arrived iIOlu ID NdiiiifH. "
attend the MaXcy-Watkins wedding
this evening. They are with Mir. and
Mrs Frank d. Aiken.
Mr. Mobley Evans has returned to
Camp Wheeler, after spending the
weekend with his mother. Mrs. Evans
on Gloucester street
Mrs Thomas McCrorT has returned
10 Jacksonville, after spendu. some
time the guest OF Mr. ana N ). H. s
EeCrary. on Mont. street
rt::7f-E GENERATIONS OF WOMEN
, The -nlme women of this genera
ton, the. mothers and eraudmoth-
eIs have proved from actual expert
cnce that Lydia e Pinkhan S Negc-
! table Compound oyorcomas the SUI
fering caused by female ills and re
| stores them to a healthy condition
| This famous medicine contains ITO
| narcotics or habit forming druge -bnt
is made from medicinal roots and
! herbs, natures remedy for disease.
| If you are suffering from any form
Of female ills, it will pay you 10 give
| it a trial.-17
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-10-17
CRISIS or
WOmAH'S LIFE:
Change Safely Passed by
Taking Lydia z. Pinkhan1's
Vegetable Compound.

Wagner, OkIa.-'I never get tired
of praising Lydia f. Pinsham's Vege-
The evening herald., 1917-04-28
THE BRITISH TROOPS
HAVE At LAST COME
INTO PROM|SEDLAND
After Twelve Months of Incessant
Toll and Hardship in Asia the
English Soldiers Find Welcome
Relief in Palestine.

bN Nssotiated l'reKs
WITH the British Forces in Pales-
tine. April 2S.---After twelve months
of inccssont toll IN the Sinai desert
sometimes fighting hard, always dis-
Ring. making military works building
railways. constructing pipe lines and
roads and forever marching over the
inhnspitshlv WASTES the British troop7
have ~ last come into the Promised
Land. says tho story of the British
official eyewitness with the expodi-
fiun.
What % marvellous change nf ~ccuc'
Behind them IL a hundred miles and
more of munotuuous Surd. blazing
aud shimmorinp under torrid sun.
with here and there group uf palms
{" relieve the sameucss of the desert
Behind them too. is the utolcrahlc
gmrc of the uoondpV sun. which be
never softened except when the khan
seen liftz the dust ana forms screen
through which the sun appears as dur
ins nu eclipse Bu, the sand~torut
l- q worse torment than IN" peuctrat-
iug rays. FOR IL brings additional heavy
The evening herald., 1917-04-28

labor TO men with psrched throats
aud scorchod skins.
The British troops IN the desert coll
umn are now free from these trying
conditions. They are In Palestine. Re-
fore them. as far ns the eye can reach,
Is unfOldcd a picture of transcending
beauty. when TIE troops from the
desert come up over the ridge to Rafi
ana look out over the hiilowy downs
they Invariably break into rounds of
cheers
Before and around them everything
is green and fresh with the greenness
and freshness uf springtime Big
patches OF barley for which the plain
south Of gaza is famous shine like
emeralds, aud the immense tracts ~
pasture are ~ bright and warm as the
rolling downs OF berkshire There "
an abundance of gorgeous flowers
lighting up the vivid erccnness ~ the
plain as " In welcome tu the oncom-
Ing army The effect of this scene on
troops who have become desert vc'-
Grams can hcttor he imagined than de
scribed
Beyond l,afa, reconnaissance may
see the high minaret of GAIA above
the dnrk framework OF trees enclosing
the town. The mosque was formerly
Christian church built by tho
Knights Tcmplnr In the twelfth CEN
turN when the Crusader fortified
themselves within Gaza's wallis
Away on the right. beyond the aban-
dou"d Turkish stronghold of Wah
Shcik Nuruu is Bcersheha. tucked in
the plain beneath the southern ctd of
the hills ct Judoa
Tho first town In the Promised
Land entered hv M" British troops was
Khan Nunug. not unlovcly objection
ut houses amid wonderfully fertile
gardens h"dgrd around hy imporn.
trdhlo walls OF huge cactus with stems
iWn l'ti iu circumstance, From
disiauc, the Green foliage uf orchards
aud gardens provided q delightful foil
9" tho sand dunes which Md the view
of th" Mediterranean blue waters
Khan Nuuus o.. q mere shauow OF its
The evening herald., 1917-04-28

serving through Il in a Canadian reg
iment. The call TO arms and the roll
of drums was too much for him to re-
sist He heard the call OF duty, and
responded Private Minion is n
rancher. and came very wen recon-
monded to the commanding officer or
Company @. lie has spent most of
his life upon the arid sweeps OF New
Mexico and Arizona, and In the peace
and awsome stiffness of the desert has
learned many lessons from life that
II Is vouchsafed few Of us To ever
dream Of To men like Private Min
ion II seems that the honor OF the
state Is entrusted. for II looks as II
the men and boys Of the cities are