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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16
Funeral Of Owen w. WeIInan

Funeral services for the late owen
w. Wellman We're held at o'clock Fri
day afternoon at the home, 101 Grove
street, in the presence of the family
and a large number Of friends and amid
a profusion of beautiful floral tributes.
The services We're conducted by Miss
Matilda Atkinson and the interment
was made in the family lot in Mt
Plea SAINT cemetery, w. c. Hawes. John
p. Henderson, Daniel W. Pettengill and
Henry F. Cummings acting as bearers
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16
Patriotic Service

The special patriotic service which
was postponed from last Sunday night,
will be held in the Green Street Meth
odist church on Sunday morning at
1890. A beautiful silk flag will be pre-
sented to the Church during the service
by the young ladies of the Sunday
School. Everybody should go to church
on Sunday morning. God asks your
worship, and your country, your serv-
ice
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16
Funeral Of Mrs. Jane Kelley, North
Whtefield

The funeral Of the late Mrs. Jane
Kelley was held at 10 o'clock Friday
morning at St. Denis church, North
Whiteield, the services being conduct
ed by Rev. FIR. D. A. McCabe, rector OF
the church, in the presence of the
members of the family and many
friends Interment was made in the
amily lot in the North Whitefield
CpmeterV
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16

The Augusta Water District crew had
busy night Thursday on account OF
a leak in the six-inch water main on
Winthrop street, at the crossing Of
State street. They kept things moving.
towever and got the leak stopped in
season that at o'clock Friday morn
ing they turned the water on again.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16

The steamer Islander. Capt. Dunton.
of the Augusta and Boothoay Harbor
run, which had on account of the fresh
ct in the river been obliged to land at
Gardiner because her.,wharf at this city
was under water, came up river Thurs
day evening and yesterday morning
was able to start from her own wharf.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16

Mary people have noticed the loads
of white birch which the army mule
teams have for the past three days
been hauling through Water street and
up to Camp keyes,, and have wonder
ed, because of its fine quality. where 1t
came from, but no one on Water street
appeared able to state. It was learned
yesterday, however, that the wood
came from the farm of A. B. Mason,
out on the North Belfast roau.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. John Field. who had
for a few days been visiting her father
Edwin F. Weston of Spring street on
their way from Meddybemps. left on
the 9.36 train Friday morning for their
home at JohnstoWn, Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16

John Draper Evans Of Boston. son of
Rev. David H. Evans. former pastor of
the congregational church of this city.
has just been awarded the Sargent
prize Of 500 for the metrical transla-
ton Of Latin poem into English The
poem selected bv the committee this
year was the 18th ode Of Horace's sec
ond book.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16

The next in the series OF mems meet
ings under the auspices of the Laymens
Federation will be held at the Y NJ c.
A. building Sunday afternoon at 23o
o clock. Members of the national guard
are specially invited Rev. ". J. Lay
ton will deliver short address There
will be music by the Second Regiment
band
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16
Augusta Reaches Total
Of $647 800 on Loan

Later subscriptions made after report made Thurs
day night brings Augustus total to $780, SAB
for every man, woman and child in this community.
This is mpershable record. 1t will forever stand
Capital City.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16

Manchester Grange will hold its reg
ular meeting this Saturday evening
and the First and Second degrees will
be worked on class Of seven candi-
dates
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16
Sometimes a man needs an every

Sometimes a man needs an every day
suit for work And it is wasteful ex-
pcnse to buy a low priced suit; money
thrown away There's no service in
low priced suit" say Beane & Cross.
But the right selling plan, with its 20
and O" values, offers the working man
all wool, high grade clothes at bargain
prices" 20 and o. values are original
with Beane & Cross, 23S Water street
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16
PROPOSALS

Sealed Proposals for a Steam Boiler for
Maine School for Feeble Minded. in ac-
cordance with specifications prepared by
Arthur B. Fels. Engineer. Portland,
Maine. will be received by the Board of
Hospital Trustees, at the office of DR..
Carl J. Hedin,s Superintendent, West Pow
nal Maine, until 12 o'clock noon. June %,
1917.
Specifications and instructions may be
obtained at the Office Of the Engineer
Per order.
Board of Hospital Trustees.
mav25 o. june9-9-16
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16

Swift & Anderson Of this city have
the contract for and expect to begin
work next Monday on the new dwelling
of A. A. Heald of Waterville, the exte
rior Of which they will cover with stuc-
20 finish.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16

A. H. Bridges Of Waterville and Orren
F. Sproule of Weeks Mills were call
ers Friday al the courthouse on legal
business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16

Fred Blanchette, who is now en-
ployed at East Springfield, Mass, is at
his home in this city for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16

Paul McGouldrick. who graduated this
week from Bridgton Academy, will ar
rive home today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16

Dr. and Mrs w. H. Sawyer of Boston
were visitors in Augusta Friday, calling
at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-16
Local Matters

Arthur Parrot has taken a position at
Skeehan's garage.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-23

lures of young heiress hired to i'm
personate a ward of a wealthy young
nobleman.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-23

81 played the tune, 'AIl conductors
have big feet on my machine gun"
that tune I'd taught him, and we
danced.
The boys in the battalion gave US
the cha! Hal"
Pete and the other two gunners
had Fritz's location now. They
mounted their two guns, and gave
me the range. The next afternoon
was set for the grand finale.
Our three guns had their fire so
arranged that opening up together,
their bullets would suddenly drop on
Fritz like a hailstorm.
About three the next day, Fritz
started "pup-pupping" that tune.
Pete whistled the signal agreed on,
and we turned loose. Fritz's gun
suddenly stopped in the middle of a
bar. We had cooked his goose.
That gun never bothered US again.
We were the heroes of the battalion
an our captain congratulated US.
Out here, Jim, 1t is a constant
case of wits versus wits and ruse
against ruse.
Will write again soon. Spring this
story on the machine gun company
at your next drill and remember me
to the fellows 1 know. Yours,
E-... EMP.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-23

uary and several oil Paintings.
Was inspired to play Dimmesdale
in "The Scarlet Letter" by Richard
Mansfield. Waited ten years before
his ambition to act this part was full
filled.
Is very superstitious-even sleeps
in a circular bed to avoid the chance
of getting out on the unlucky side.
Mary Martin, leading lady in VIII
liam Fox's film production of Haw-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-23
A LETTER.

The letter which follows, and which
was written by Pensacola club wo-
man to a friend here, will be most
refreshing refutation of the oft re-
peated charge that the correspond
ence of the modern woman is con-
fined to personalities and platitudes.
"I have been trying to find time
to wedge in letter to you about the
suffrage bill before the senate. The
bill passed the house. 1t was slated
to be killed in the senate. Four
hundred women were present with
yellow paper ribbons. A few sem
ators also wore yellow. The bill was
discussed from eleven to two. Three
good addresses were in favor, also
three poor ones, Then three long
windy ones against. Then they adj
journed for luncheon and when the
vote came up I counted Is nays and
knew it was killed. There was no
demonstration The women have
worked. They gave a luncheon be-
fore the bill came up and invited
the whole legislature. Not half came.
went. Bryan was there. He said
In three minutes more than all the
others put together. Mrs Bryan
spoke. Several other speakers, all
good. Mrs. Jacobs was there.
heard her speak from an auto on the
street.
"The spirit of Nashville is good
The women are so cordial to each
other. / heard a charming talk on
Browning. I am going to hear 9
Boston man this morning, DIR
Crothers. Also to automobile show.
Sarah is back in the kitchen, very
happy-also we are. ! never ate
such biscuits and cornbread as she
makes--food for the gods. She wonH
tell her secret.
&C. had some interesting people
to tea Sunday. One woman wht
works in the Social Centre; It wa
vastly interesting to hear her talk.
"Six blue birds came yesterday
The yard has been alive with robins
C-ordered her garden seed yester
day.
ado pray we viii keep out of war
"What do you think of the ma
who can so successfully generalize, a
to give this definition of love:
Love is the doorway through
which the human soul passes from
selfishness into service, and fror
solitude into kinship with all hu
manity.'
1t is said that the measure of
book is the height Of thought and tn
beauty of impression which
leaves.
eff this short letter is SO meas
upred, certainly it should be mod
ed to all letter writer's.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-23

Sunday:
Is a veteran of twenty-four pic
ture plays for Mr.. Fox alone.
Began his screen career with the
Ramo Company, later going with the
Biograph.
Began his stage career with Henry
E. Dixey in "Mary James Pa"
Received an art education at a
Chicago Art School.
Has done many fine pieces of stat
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-23

Back IN SUICIDE ANNEX"
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-23
ADJUSTMENTS
"The World Against Him"-Bonita
Today.

Today.
Would you marry the girl you
loved few hours before you were to
be hanged, just to help her come into
fortune? This is the problem that
is put up to the hero of this striking
and thrilling drama showing. at the
Bonita today, and the Problem is
complicated by the further fact that
the girl does not love him and in
tends to marry another man imme-
diately after his dea;n. Truly the
world is against Mark West in this
play. See this splendid screen pro-
duction and learn how he won out.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-23

OOME w r1EhE IN FRANOE
Dear jim:
Well, the R. A. NJ. C. (Royal Army
Medical corps) got busy with their
sprayers, and once more, Suicide
Annex" as we call our dugout, is
habitable.
The German gas has entirely dis
appeared, but the rats are still here,
or their ghosts. Last night they got
away with my cheese ratiops and
/ bread. l couldn't afford to lose it,
either.
Fritz" is "strafng" us pretty
hard. "Minnies" are dropping all
along our trench and the stretcher
bearers are busy. 1t is showing, Jim,
and we are nearly frozen pink, but
on the whole, things could be worse.
We are dry, and that makes up for
lot.
! Glad to hear you have joined the
machine gun company Of your regi-
ment I'll tell you of a stunt our
guns crew pulled off. / can't men
ton names of places, but the German
trenches ran around the base of a
hill, on the top of which was dense
wood, infested with German machine
guns.
One gun in particular used to gel
our goats. It had the range of oul
elephant" dugout entrance, anC
every evening at ration time bullets
would pelter us. More than one Tom
my went west.
We tried various ruses to locate
and put this gun out of action, but
each failed and Fritz was getting
fresher and more careless every day
/ Then Pete Walling got an idea.
At another part of the line, where
it was quiet, to pass the time away
we used to try to play tunes on the
gun while firing. 1 had mastered the
tune GAIL Conductors Have Big Feet.
Here was Pete's scheme:
/ was to play this air, and Fritz
no doubt, would try to initiate me
Pete, and two other gunners, woulC
1 bAyS Ny IllC SOuIluy W lOIdIC Il AlIA
| then mount two guns in trees, neal
/ our cemetery, and while Fritz was il
the middle of his music lesson, oper
up and trust to luck.
Our prestige was hanging by 6
thread. In the battalion we had tt
endure all kinds of insults and fresh
remarks as to our ability in silencins
; Fritz.
Next day, Fritz opened up as usual
, I butted in with my "pup-pup pup
J pup" playing my new tune. Fritz
stopped firing to listen. Then, sure
enough, his gun was trying to imi
tate mine. He was good sport, al
right, because his bullets were goins
away over our heads. commenced
to feel friendly toward him.
This duet went on for five days
Fritz got better than his teacher.
commenced to feel jealous. Blu
when he had completely mastered
that tune, he started sweeping tn
road again. My friendship turned t.
!, hate. Every time he fires, he playet
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-23
Fannie Ward in ''The Winning Of
Sally Temple"

The Lasky-Paramount production
of "The Winning of Sally Temple"
in which Fannie Ward will be seen
at the Isis on tomorrow is taken
from Rupert Sargent Hollands ia
nous novel, "The Heart Of Sally
Temple" and deals with the adven-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-23
SOCIETY
CONTINUED From Page Five.)
MRS. TRACY IMPROVING
AFTER ACCIDENT.

Mrs. Frank D. Tracy is GONZALES
cling at her home on West Gadsden
street, after her recent accident.
Seldom has there been so much
solicitude as has been expressed for
Mrs. Tracy during the past few
weeks which were spent by her at the
Pensacola hospital, where she was
under treatment. Active in club
work and favorite socially her
friends in both club and social cir
cles are delighted to learn of her inn
provement.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-23
Baby Star Again in Pathe Go
Rooster Play.

I ~ Helen Marie Osborne, re-
christened little Mary Sunshine"
with the approval of her many
thousands of admirers all over the
land, returns to the screen in "Shad-
ows and Sunshine" a Pathe Gold
Rooster play which will be seen here
at the Bonita theatre on Monday.
They say there are no short cuts
to. fame and fortune. Baby Marie, if
her tender age of four had given her
the power of argument, could tell
you differently. One five-reel pic
ture brought her both, and her club
by dimpled face is ems rined in the
hearts of the multitudes whom she
has charged with her extraordinary
talent
In Shadows and Sunshine" she
was again directed by Henry King of
Balboa, who has shown rare talent
in bringing out the best there is in
the baby star. Particularly notable
is her entire freedom from self
consciousness before the camera.
The supporting cast includes R. Hen
ry Grey, Daniel Gilfether, Mollie Nc
Conell and Lucy Peyton.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-23

thorne's "The Scarlet Letter.:
Is just nineteen, fair-haired ana
with deep blue eyes.
Receiving her learning at st. Jo-
seph's Academy in Philadelphia.
Started stage career with Keith ia
Philadelphia.
Attracted attention of Keith's
manager by her beautiful Grecian
type while posing as Galatea in a
society tableau. He at once offered
her an opportunity to join his COM
pany.
Won way into the films by posing
as a perfect type of American wo-
man.
Is an all-round American girl, fond
of outdoor sports and an expert
swimmer and tennis player.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-23
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Edna Erickson has returned
home after witnessing the Carnival
celebration in Mobile, the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Albert Hart.
Friends in Mobile of Miss Naomi
Marzoni, of Pensacola, who has Wis
tied here as the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Tisdale Touart and of Misses
Pearla and Effie Soost, will be inter
ested to know that she was chosen as
Queen of Palafox Ball, which was
given by the Knights of Palafox on
Monday evening at the Knights of
Columbus Hall.-Mobile Register.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-23

Stuart Holmes in 'The Scarlet
Letter"
Interesting bits about the star and
leading lady:
Stuart Holmes, star of "The Scar
let Letter" a film production of
Hawthorne's famous novel by Will
liam Fox, which shows at the Isis
The Washington times., 1917-03-12

offered to act as mediators between
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company and its employees in the pres
ent controversy. The president and
officers of the company declined to
accept the offer.
To-day the Commissioners have
written the company, requesting IT
to permit the Commissioners or some
other disinterested agency to en-
deavor to mediate the controversy.
They have also requested that. in
the meantime, the company refrain
from any lockout, from discharging
any employees, and from putting
strik e-breakers to work.
The circumstances Of the times
make the possibility. OF disorder In
the National Capital a matter OF
grave concern to the Republic itself.
An adjustment of the controversy
should not be impossible, and the
Commissioners most respectfully but
most earnestly request you to use
your best efforts to see that no strike
is called pending their endeavor to
bring about settlement by mediation.
The interests of the public trans
cend the interests or either party 10
this controversy So far as the con-
troverted issues are concerned KEEP
resenting the public we make this re-
ouest in the conficent belief that IL
will be complied with.
Board of Commissioners or
the District of Columbia.
by OLIVER p. NEWMAN
The Washington times., 1917-03-12
GRAYSoN VICTORY LIKELY
Republican Opposition to confirma.
tIon Expected to Be Brief.

DR.. Cary T. Grayson will be confirmed
Of the navy without a long fight. ac-
cording to the present outlook in the
Senate.
The Republicans who are opposing the
confirmation do not intend to prolong
the present special session merely to
block q confirmation. They believe the
fight against Grayson has hurt the
Democratic party.
The Senate will allew a number Of
nominations to go over until the extra
session. provided the President in the
present special session sends in the
entire batch OF nominations which
failed Of confirmation March T.
The Washington times., 1917-03-12
Serge Dresses
$8.75
Basement Store

All-wool S erg e
Dresses, in navy, tan,
Burgundy, and black;
each neatly tailored,
made up in the new
spring styles, mostly
plated from the yoke,
with touches of wool
embroidery, collars and
cuffs of white. broad
cloth or satin. Each a
reproduction of a much
more expensive import
ed model. Sizes from
10 to f8 for misses and
SO to AZ for women.
Values, $40 and S125o,
at only eS.75-a special
price for this Spring
@Opening.s
PalaIs ROyaI-Basement
Store.
The Washington times., 1917-03-12

| PERCALES-2.SOO yards Of these superior
wash goods-in small designs pokadots and
| stripes. in many coIors Quality superior but
only in mill lengths of to Is yards. On sale
tomorrow morning at SC yard for choice-on
PaIaIs Royal Basement Store Tables.
The Washington times., 1917-03-12
FIND BOMB IN DEPOT.

CLEVELAND. March IA bomt
containing picrate of ammonia was
found planted in the waiting room oi
the Union station here today. 1t had
a three-foot fuse. Detectives said
they were convinced they had thwart
ed a plan to blow up the station.
The Washington times., 1917-03-12

j VOnEs-f.sOO yards OF excellent quality
/ Voiles in wonderful selection of stripes and
| small neat floral designs. These are short
| lengths OF 12l2c and 15c cloths. but ample In
| most Instances for children's or ladies' dresses
and waists. Special for Tuesday Mt DC yurd.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-06
OTTAWA MAN IS CITED
FOR COURT CONTEMPT

Eueene Myer, said to be an Ottawa
laborer, this morning was commanded
by~ Judge Eldredgo to appear in the
circuit court and explain why he
should not be cited for contempt for
failure to comply with the court edict
ordering him to pay his wife Mine
Myer 81 a week alimony pending dis.
posal of her divorce suit.
MIS-. Myer was represented By At.
torney VI. n. Armstrong ana made the
motion that Myer be asked to explain
why he has not l,ai the almony pen.
donte liti Myor was given until
Monday afternoon at l:30 o'clock to
prepare his defense. His hearing viii
be held a, that lime.
Besides getting temporary alimony,
Mrs. Myer was awarded $25 solicitors
fees and count costs were taxed
against the defendant.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-06
DAYTON FARMERS
AT GAYETY MEETING

The Dayton Farmers improvement
Association will hold a meeting at the
Gayeiy theatre, January g. and an ex-
ceptionally good program is being pre-
pared.
One Of the speakers will be Zac NJ.
Seifres, member the Illinois legisla-
ture and who was one OF the leaders
oi the good roads movement in the
state. Mr. Settles is greatly impressed
with The Indiana road law and would
Ike to see il adopted in this state.
Mr.. Scifres will be- doomed to dis.
sapointment as Illinois has a pretty
9oOd read law OF her own.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-06
TAGGER TAGGED AS BRIDE
IN TAG-DAY ROMANCE

Wednesday morning at 8
o'clock at st. Patricks church
will mark the elimination of
the pretty romance of Miss Bes-
sic Hundley, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira w. Hundley, Of Twin
Bluffs and Frank Gottlob, wealthy
Livingston, Montana, ranchman.
The meeting OF the young cou-
PIE was rather strange one. In
Octobe" OF 1916 Miss Hundley
WAS Cne Of the numerous taggers
for the Catholic Woman's League
i'll Chicago. At that time her pic
ture appeared in the Chicago
Tribune Gottlob arrived in Chi
caro- about the same time with
iiyc carloads Of cattle from his
ranch
Miss Hundley tagged the ranch
man and also tagged a husband.
Gottlob and Miss Ilundley met
again at one of the social affairs
of the Catholic women's league
Their friendship grew and finally
the announcement of their en-
-teemont came, which was no
surprise TO their friends.
Following the marriage cere-
moy next Wednesday morning
the young couple will 30 east on a
tour oe the large cities and then
icturn to Mr.. Gottlob's home in
Montana. The prospective bride
groom resides with his parents on
Il 20J0 acre ranch and is engaged
in stock raising
Miss lIundley Is q graduate Of
the Commercial section Of st,
Xavier's Academy.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-06
DEER PARK ROW
TAKEN To COURT
MISSOURI RIGGS ASKS lNJUNC-
TON AGAINST MATHEW KER-
WIN TO PREVENT ALLEGED
VIOLATIONS or PROPERTY
RIGHTS.

Setting forth in her bill of complaint
that her neighbor violates her proper.
ty rights by tearing down fences and
cutting away trees and shrubs, Mis-
aOuri Riggs, OF Deer Park township.
this morning filed a bin Of injunction
in the circuit court against Matthew
kerWin, wealthy landowner Of that
section OF the county
According to the complainant hers
and kerwln's lands adioin and that,
tho she refuses him the right, Ker-
win drives across her farm and there
fore Is guilty of trespass and should
be restrained from further continu-
ing the practice. 1t is also set forth
that herwin removes the line fence
whenever or as often as it is erected
and persists in his determination to
cut across the Riggs field to secure ac.
cess to his own property
Alleging that she desires to live on
friendly terms with her neighbors and
does not desire to enter into further
controversy over the fence and shrub
difficulty, the complainant asks that an
Injunction be issued against Kerwin
which will compel his remaining M
On his own property ani at the same
time force his leaving ner possessions
alone.
The bill states, and a blue print dia
gram substantiating the claim accom-
panies it, that Kerwin can enter his
farm from other directions and conse.
quentiy, tho complainant AYERS, there
is no need of his persistence TO cut
across her lands when he has other
means of entrance and agrees to his
property.