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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-03

r. A. Curry was in Waterville wednes-
evening at the seventh triennial ses-
sion OF the State Camp, NJ. w. Of A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-03

Mrs. Lyle Bean has gone to Water
vile to visit her aunt, Mrs. Frank Mar
riner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-03

The suffragists failed to have the suf-
frage amendment passed in the Della
ware LEGISLATURE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-03

Charles A. Jones of Boston was in
Gardiner Wednesday calling on old
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-03

L. ]. Bean left Wednesday for East
on. where he is to be employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-03

The Universalist Sunday School
League will meet Friday evening in the
vestry Of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-03

Charles A. Brown left wednesda,
for New Bedford, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-03

Mrs. w. A. Stanley arrived Wednes
day from Hartford. Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-03

Mrs. Marcia McCracken and children
left Wednesday for New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-03

Miss Elizabeth Heating, who has ha.r
visiting Gardiner relatives. has returned
70 her home in Whitefield,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-03

Samuel Hayes caught a S3-pound
trout Tuesday at Lake Cobbosseecon-
tee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-03

+. P. Hall Of Bangor was a business
visitor in this city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-03

"rs. FRANCES E. Billings of Bristol, CT.
Is visiting her aunt, Mrs. G. d. LIBBY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-03

George Gray was a passenger Wed.
nesday for Boston.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-12
d. Martin Sells His Business

Harold T. Wright bought out
D. Martins real estate business
Saturday. Mr.. Martin will soon
leave with the family in his car
for Colorado for his health and
Mr.. Wright will move to Mr..
Martins Office and continue the
business.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-12
Are You One of Thorn!

There are q great many people
who would be very much bene-
flied by taking Chamberlain
Tablets for q weak or disordered
stomach. Are you one of them!
Mrs. M. r. Scarf, Baldwinsville,
N. Y, relates her experience in
the use of these tablets: 81 had
q bad spell with my stomach
about six months ago and was
troubled for two or three weeks
with gas and severe pains in the
pit Of my stomach. Our druggist
advised meto take Chamberlain
Tablet. / took a bottle home
and the first dose relieved me
wonderfully and / kept on taking
them until / was cured" These
tablets do not relieve pain, but
after the pain has been relieved
may prevent its recurrence.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-12
Lowell

Remember the camp meeting
that begins July 18th, at Lowell
Every body Il invited to attend
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Shro6
have returned home from Con-
cordia, Kans., where they have
been visiting the formers rela-
tives.
Mira. Fate Tippett 10 enjoying
. visit from one Of her niecee
from Oklahoma.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Nichols are
the proud posSessors Of q Buick
car.
Mrs. R. H. Simmons is on the
sick list at this writing.
Three Of Eugene Lyons nieces
of Columbus were down last
week and spent q few days visit
ing among relatives here and at
Riverton.
Floyd Simmons and wife, Mrs.
Carrie Cox, and Fred Simmons
and family motored up from
Pitcher Sunday and spent the
evening with Bert Watson and
family.
Lynn Wright and family spent
a few days last week at Quaker.
Allen & Foster Garage at the
old block smith stand on Main.
Mrs. Will Brock called on Mrs.
Luther Buckner one day last
week.
Sunday school and church both
morning and evening were well
attended. Rev. Brown oficiat-
ing.
Emma Inman called on Mrs.
viii Miller Sunday.
Jonathan Williams and wife of
Quaker attended Sunday school
and church at this place.
We need a good gentle rain.
Everything is burning up.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-12
Rural News Letters
School for Treece

County Supt. Of Schools Geo.
s. Sanders, has assured the people
Of Treece that provisions will be
made to start q school in the new
village In the fall. It Will be
made q part of District 4, COM
monty known as the Tar Valley
district. Next year 1t Is thought
that the new village will have
grown sufficiently to afford to
have an independent district.
At o mass meeting held last
week It was decided to let the
district remain as it is but to
have two schools, one of them
located at Treece. Mr.. Sanders
says that q suitable building will
either be rented or built there
before school opens. Since Treece
got on the map the school popu-
lation of the Tar Valley district
has grown to about 125. School
will open with one teacher at
each building but Mr.. Sanders
says he would not be surprised if
the one at Treece would have to
have two teachers before the year
Is over. Treece is about six
miles southwest of Baxter. The
town was started about a year
ago by J. o. Treeee of Baxter
Springs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-12
Quaker Valley

Mrs. John Horror Of Carthage
Mo-, is the guest Of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Deem and
children returned home late Sun
day evening after spending the
day with the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Deem.
Miss Mum Shirley spent Sun
day with her sister, Mrs. J. A.
Bell of Joplin.
Mrs. Blanche King who has
been very sick at the St. Johns
hospital in Joplin returned to the
home of her mother, Mrs. Brown,
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Nicely, Misses
Rheba Coyle and Ellen Livings-
ton motored to Grand Falls the
Fourth Of July.
Mrs. Maurice ROSel and Miss
Glare Harvey was shopping in
Joplin Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Deem spent
Thursday and Friday with Mr.,
and Mrs. o. F. Deem, who's
little SON is very i'll.
Messers and Mesdames John
Booze and family and Elmer
Bowers motOred to Sulphur
Springs, Ark, the Fourth.
Leslie Kinkad spent the Fourth
in Joplin.
Mrs. Rose Wright called on
Mrs. w. Whiteside Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Booze
mOtored to Claremore, Okla,
Friday. Mrs. Booze is going to
stay sometime for her health.
Miss Pearl Staut land Ivan
Harvey was married Saturday,
the wedding came Is q mrpriBe
b thsF many friends.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-12
A GOOD FRIEND

A good friend stands by you
when in need. Baxter Springs
people tell how Deans Kidney
Pills have stood the test. Mr.. P.
Button endorsed Doan's over
nine years ago and again confirms
the story. Could you ask for
more convincing testimony?
P. Button, blacksmith, Military
ST., Baxter Springs says: II was
troubled off and on for several
years by kidney ailments. Some
times l had a constant, dull ache
across my kidneys and often had
to get up at night to pass the
kidney secretions. Doan's Kid
ney Pills gave me great relief"
Statement given February
1907
HASN'T SUFFERED SINCE.
On March rs, 1915, Mr.. Button
said: 81 haven't had to take any
kidney medicine since / last en-
dorsed Doan's Kidney Pills."
Soc at all dealers, Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-12
Tree Surgery

What tree surgery can do to
prolong the life Of q tree that is
really beautiful, but a little
affected by decay, is shown by
the work done on o. w. BILLIARDS.
place by G. s. Aldenderfer, the
tree surgeon of st. Louis.
Out OF 125 or more trees on
Mr.. Billiards place north of the
city only one was found that did
not need some attention. All
the rest were gone over carefully
and as q result of this work the
trees look more massive and
healthier than those that have
not had the same attention given
them.
The real trouble that means a
slow death to the tree is caused
by what appears to the ordinary
eye as decaying matter Or in
other words, fungus growth.
This fungus mater, we are told,
is not dead, otherwise it would
not spread from where it starts
and eat into the tree trunk and
eventually destroys it.
In tree surgery the decaying
part is taken clear out and the
wood is then treated with wood
alcohol and then it is followed
with another treatment with a
coal tar salution. Then the
cavity is filled along certain
prescribed lines.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-12
CITY OFFICERS

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Poilss 1UAONJ. =. 4neli1h.
justice e The ReAss-yoAA Jo0sA.
Aarahal-Hsaly uertsA.
Mat MasahAl-Mearos Horton.
cans1ahlO and Deputy ohsEt9-EasoAs TT"
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-12
Fined for Disturbing the Peace

]. E. Drug of Commerce, was
arrested Thursday and fined $3.50
and cost for disturbing the peace.
He got into fighting with some.
one
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-12
Arrested for Speeding

A man who was arrested for
speeding last Thursday refused
to give his name, but was glad to
pay a SIS fine. He said that he
did not care to have his name
on the police record.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
ATTEMPT IS MADE TO BLOW UP TIE CUSTOM HOUSE
 AT NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-An attempt to blow up the United States GUS, toms house in this city with a bomb and the possible assassination oi Dudley Field Malone, collector ot Customs, was crime barely nipped this morning.
 A bomb with the fuse still burn. ing was found by chance by two em, ployees of the customs office.
 The internal machine was planted in a room directly underneath the office of Collector Malone. At the time the bomb was discovered he was at his desk at work.
 The police and military authori. ties were notified but there is no clue. The bomb was taken to Po- lice headquarters and will be taken apart in the efforts of obtaining clues.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
WILSON'S BOLD STROKE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-President Wilson has made bold stroke to range the moral force of all other neutral countries along with that of the United States.
 The President has instructed all American diplomats in those coun. thios to report immediately how the suggestions are received.
 The opinion at the diplomatic head quarters here is that European neu. trals. at the very doorstep of Ger many, threatened by her military power, will hesitate to take such a step.
 still 1t is hopeful that Germany will not rrthlessly sacrifice American lives or rights. The administration is awaiting developments but is leav-
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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
AMERICAN LINER PHILADELP PHIA REPORTED TORPEDOED ARRIVES
 AT LIVERPOOL WITHOUT MISHAP

with t4s passengers aboard, had beer sunk. Every effort to confirm the rumor Sailed and when a report or iginated in Canada that the PhlIadel phia had been torpedoed the excite ment increased.
 The steamship officials here de clared that their last report received regarding the movements of the big liner was that she was supposed to reach Liverpool last night at 1o o'clock, although she was directly in the lane apparently being infested by German submarines.
 The announcement this morning that the Philadelphia had reached her destination afforded the greatest of relief.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
MORE NEUTRALS WITH
 U. s. IN NEAR CRISIS

London, Feb. 5.-"Spain will re. ply to the German note making an energetic and definite protest" says the Daily Telegraph. Among other things, Spain will declare she can not paralyze her national life and Is not disposed to interrupt 1t and that on the contrary she will adopt all measures and make all sacrifices ne- cesSary to assure it."
 The Exchange Tslegraph's Cop enhagen correspondent says he un- derstands negotiations are in pro- gress between the Danish, Swedish and Norwegian governments con- corning the submarine situation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
GERMANY STRIVING TO AVERT RUPTURE;
 SOUTH AMERICAN NATIONS WITH U. &
STEAMERS BOUND FOR ENGLAND TO BE TORPEDOED ARE ORDERS
 GIVEN SUBMARINE COMMANDERS

fly was given for the safety of the crew according to dispatches rccciy' cd at the State Department today from American Consul Stephens at Plymouth, England. The full expIa' ton of the torpedoing of the Hous- atomic disFeIs fear of war over that case.
 Consul Stephens says that the Hou' satonic was loaded with wheat for the British government. While fifty miles oqf Land'S End, German sub. marine hove in sight, commanding the captain and crew to leave the ship, and following this stood by and watched the maneuVers. The crew took to the Iifeboats, with their personal effects, then the Hous- atomic was torpedoed and went down almost immediately.
 The submarine took the lie boats In tow and for an hour and half proceeded towards the mainland. oH Penzance, the submarine fired a signal to the British patrol boats, cut loose from the tow and sub merged. The patrol fleet took the life boats in tow and landed the crew at Pcnzance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
Captains of Submarines Ordered to Give All Steamers Warning
 Before Sent Down.
GERMANY IS SURPRISED
Greatest Excitement Was Caused When Relations Were Severed by
 United States.

BERLIN, Feb. 5.-It is stated in semioficial circles here today that the Germany government will do all in its power to prevent rupture from going further. While it is an- nounced that there is no prospect of any modification in the orders to the commanders of submarines, spe. cial instructions have been again sent to all commanders to not sink any ship, unless armed, without giv- ing warning, as was done in the case of the American steamer Hou- satonic.
 The news that the United States had broken of diplomatic relations with Germany caused intense excite ment here.
 Guards have been established about the American embassy and the chief American consulates in the country.
 Many of the 4,OOO Americans now in Germany are preparing to leave,
 Ambassador Gerard is expected to leave for the United States via Swift zerland.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
AUSTRIANS ON
 INTERNED BOAT
 UNDER ARREST

PENSACOLA, Fla, Feb. 5.-War- rants charging conspiracy to de- stroy vessels in American waters in violation of the immigration laws, were sworn out this forenoon against Captain Ivanich and nine members of the crew of the Austrian steam CT Lucia. This steamer has been tied up here since the outbreak of the European war. Investigation late yesterday showed that the
 captain and crew had worked hav- oc in the engine room of the steam CT breaking valves and pipes and otherwise damaging the machinery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
President Urges Congress to Dispose of Minor Transactions Ready
 EventuaIitieS.
ARE HOPING FOR PEACE
EnIiStS NeutraIS on Side of the U. s.
 in Trouble With
 the Germans.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Still fer vently hoping for peace, but taking every possible step to prepare the country for war, President Wilson today appealed to Congress to quick ly dispose of all routine business, ap- propriation bills and other pending Legislation and clear the decks for action 10 meet any eventuaiity
 The President wants Congress ready to act.
 The safe arrival of American ships in English harbors this morning brought an air of relief to the tensity which has prevailed everywhere.
 Officials still hope Germany will not violate her pledges to the United States despite her threat,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
BRYAN PROTESTS IN
 STATEMENT AGAINST
 U. s. ENTERING WAR

WASHINGTON, Feb. Civilian J. Bryan has issued a statement pro. testing against the entrance Of the United States into war againSt Ger. many. The statement is addressed to the American people, and appeals to the masses Of the country Ito let President and Congress know that the people at home protest against entering this war on either side with it's frightfu expenditure of blood and treasure" He urges the people to make it known "that they are unwiII. Ing to send American soldiers across the Atlantic to march under the banners of European monarchs or die on European soil in the settle. ment of European quayreIs."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
HENRY FORD IS
 TO ASSIST U, s.
 IN CASE OF WAR
Will Turn His Factory Over to Government and VIII Operate
 Without Profit.
ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE

Washington, Feb, 5,-Henry Ford, the original peace advocate and the millionaire automobile manufacturer, announced here today that in the the event of war with any nation, he would place his factory at the disposal of the government and Op- crate the factory without profit,
 The announcement of MT, Ford created the most favorable com. ment and spread dismay into the ranks of the pacifsts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
American Steamer Sent Down but Crew Warned and Given Chance
 to Save Lives.
U BOAT rows THE CREW
HouSatoniC'S Crew Taken Near Shore Then Are Turned Over to
 British Patrol.

LONDON, Feb. 5.-T have or ders to sink every ship going to England"
 This was the announcement that the commander of the German sub marine made to the captain of the HousatoniC when he gave the or ders for the crew to leave the boat, according to a statement received here this forenoon from the cap tain of the torpedoed boat,
 Further information was given that the Housatonic crew was given one hour in which to leave the ship. While the crew was making leave arrangements, certain of the sub marines crew searched the ship and took quantity of soap which they said it was difficult to obtain.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
CLOSED SEASON ON
 HALIBUT BANKS IS
 MEETING WITH FAVOR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The House committee on merchant marine and fisheries has tlyorabIy reported to the Senate the bill passed in the upper house one year ago establish ing a closed season during the months Of December and January for taking halibut anywhere in the North Pacific. provided that the Can adian government by order in coun' cil or legislative enactment, joins in such an endeayOr.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
Nearly Two Thousand in New York Virtually Held Prisoners by
 Authorities.
DAMAGING STEAMERS
Manila Authorities Have Seized Seventeen Ger man Merchantmen at
 That Port.

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.--Ncarly 1000 officers and men, and remnants of crews of 25 German merchant ships, which laid up here at the outbreak of the European war and virtually prisoners today on board their yes. sels. The customs authorities have practically seized all iuterned steam. CTS and the United States marines have been placed in charge.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
Former President Taft Says War
 Is TTnon ITS.

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-Conscrip- ton to build up an army for the country's defense, now war is up- on Us" and for the future as well as the present was advocated here today by former President Taft He made these uttcranccs in an address on "A League to Enforce Peace"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
PRoMlNENT ONES ABOARD

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-Among the prominent American passengers on board the Philadelphia were Roald AmundSer, the Arctic explorer, Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, Miss Ethel Crocker, daughter of William crocker, San Francisco banker, and Lieut., John Eager. of the United StateG army.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
WASHINGTON IS READY

OLYMPIA, Wash, Feb. 5. - The Legislature today passed a resolution rendering the nation the services of the resources of the State of Wash. ilgton and also a memorial for com. pulsOry military service.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
Germans Disable Ships

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.--The crews of the German ships tied up at Ho- boken are reported to have put their engines out Of commission. One German sailor. on the Kaiser Will helm the Second, asserted as he was abandoning the vessel with others of the crew that the engine on his own and other ships had been damaged beyond repair.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
Intense Excitement Over Reported Disaster to American Boat Bound
 to Great Britain.
CANADIANS HAD RUM0R
Many Prominent Persons Aboard Steamer Which Finally Lands at
 British Port.

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-The Am erican steamship Philadelphia, over which there has been much anxiety and about which so many sensa- tiOnal reports have been circulated, arrived at Liverpool at II o'clock last night one hour behind her schedule time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
RuMORs STEAMER SUNK

NEW YORK. Feb. 5.-AII day yes. terday there was great excitement here and burning intensity over the international situation caused by wild ard unconfirmed rumors that the American liner Philadelphia, bound from New York City for Liverpool
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
THE CANADIAN EFFORT

VANCOUVER, 3. C., Feb, 5.--That the liner Philadelphia has been sunk with loss of 200 lives is the report given out here. The dispatch has been passed by the eenSoTs office which refuses to permit the passage of further details,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
STEAMER MOVEMENT and Mail Information
NOW BOUND NORTH

NOW BOUNO NOh | H Northwestern is scheduled 10 sail north from Ketchikan on Wednesday. Should arrive here Thursday.
 Admiral Watson sailed north bound Saturday night. Will be due here Wednesday. Has three days mail.
 SCHEDULED sAlLINeS Mariposa Is scheduled to sail from Seattle Thursday. Jefferson is scheduled to sail from Seattle Wednesday. Prince Albert is scheduled to sail from Prince Rupert en- route north Wednesday.
 soUTHeoUNo sAILINGs Alaska is expected southbound Wednesday. Takes mail. Spokane is scheduled to sail southbound Wednesday. Takes mall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
Lister Sends Assurances.

OLYMPlA, Wash., Feb. 5.-Gov. Ernest Lister sent a telegram today to the New York World carrying as- surance that President Wilson has the support of the State of Wash iugton in any move he may make.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
sPATNs PROTEST STRONG.

Madrid, Feb. 5.-The Imparcial says it has an understanding that the reply by Spanish government to the German note regarding unrestricted submarine warfare will be made public tomorrow and that 1t will be in the form of strong protest. The contention of Spain is understood, that by torpedoing neutral steam ships in the manner threatened, it is not authorized by international law.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
Big Army Possible.

NEW YORK, Fcb. 5.-Mayor Nit chcrs committee on national defense estimated that an army of 1S,OOO,- 900 could be called to the colors, iO.5OO,OOO men being between the ages of IS and 45.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
GOMPERS URGES GERMAN UNIONS
 TO FIGHT BREAK

Washington, Feb 5.--An appeal to organized labor in Germany to throw its entire influence against any widening break with the United States was cabled to Berlin today by Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-05
More Germans lnterned

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 5.-Upon in. structions from Washington the off cers anJ crews of the German liners Prlnz Oscar and Rhaetia, and the Austrian merchantmen FranConia, have been confined to their vessels and guards have been placed over them.