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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02
STREETS ARE BRIGHT
WITH GAY WINDOWS
Augusta Merchants Assn. Win.
dow Trimming Contest Brings
Out Beautiful Show of Easter
and Summer Merchandise
CONTEST CONTINUES TODAY,
CLOSING TONIGHT At EIGHT

Water street was In gala attire Sat
urday, the fiag-draped street rejecting
the quickened patriotism of the Capt.
tails business men and women, and the
Merchants Association window trim
| ming contest completing picture that
for beauty and richness Of setting has
never been eXcelled. Promptly at 10
! o'clock two blasts were sounded on the
fire alarm, the curtains went UP and
| the contest was on.
| The windows are fine. Patriotism and
preparedness are featured in many and
4 pictures of the war presidents-Wash-
! ington, Lincoln, Mckinley and Wilson
! are prominently displayed. Every
! where the flag is shown in the stores
and out. and at evening the big flag on
! upper Water street stands out under
! the glare of big spot" light
Saturday morning at s o'clock was
! like zone night before" long about De-
cember -, when folks are a-wondering
what's in there or what's that one
/ going to have" From S O'Clock to 10,
many were the conjectures and promises
! of surprises-and realization exceeded
anticipation many times over Isn't it
fine was the phrase heard everywhere.
as the crowd did the street" in regu-
lar fashion after the whistle blew
The bright afternoon brought out
throngs of local people and visitors,
| and at evening the beauty of the win
dows was enhanced by brilliant light
ing. At about $780, when the movies"
first evening shows were over. the
street, was decidedly metropolitan.
Many saw the displays on Sunday, and
the unanimous verdict of the public was
that splendid show had been put on.
Ninety stores participated i'll the con-
test, which closes at o'clock this even
/ ing. The judges are out of town men,
and will announce the winners Tues
day morning, and it will be no simple
task, as there arc, literally, dozens of
high class trims. 1T will repay anyone
TO make the trip in to see the windows
today. There are no restrictions as to
votes, and persons from other cities
have the same opportunity Of winning
as do local residents. The stores are
divided into three classes. Class A
Department, dry goods. clothing shoe
| mems furnishings, hat ladies' shops
tailor shops, and millinery stores. Glass
B--Drug. stationery, book, music. art,
emma, JeWelry, cigar, confectionery
stores and photograph studios Glass
C-Hardwarc, harness, sporting goods
leather goods, automobiles furniture
wall paper, paint, grocery, bakeries
meat market, electrical, plumbing and
florists shops There are no restric.
tons as to the number of times Won
many send coupons. but no more than
one coupon must be put in any one en-
velope. Votes are placed in box at the
Augusta Flower shop, and all inquiries
will be answered there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02
March Weather Record

The weather record for the month of
March shows that fair skies prevailed
for the greater part Of the month,
there being but seven days of the 81
when there was precipitation Of any
kind. Rain fell on two days. the 27th
and 2Sth, snow and rain on one day,
the Sth. and snow on four days, the
18th. 18th, 18th and 29th. The lowest
temperature for the month, from read
ings taken at A. NJ, was two degrees
below zero. on the 9TH and the highest
was AZ degrees above zero, on the 24th.
The average temperature for the
month was 25 IA degrees above zero.
The daily temperature for the month,
from readings taken at A. NJ, was as
follows: March 1. 9 degrees; 2, s.; 8, 20:
4, 80: s. u: s, S, {, 2; 5. 30; 9. "a: 10.
90: II, "a: II. so; IS. "a; IA, %; Is, s5;
IS, SO: Il, 80; IS. So; 1a, 10; 90, IA; II, %;
90. "a; 90, IS; "a, 40; %, "a; &c, SO: q. 80;
IS. 40: %, So: go So; 81, g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02
FOR NoN.SUPpoRT
Ralph Simpson, Brunswick, Arraisn.
ed Saturday Before the Augusta
Municipal Court

Deputy Sheriff L. T. Dutton went Fri
day to Brunswick and brought back to
Augusta that night Ralph Simpson Of
Brunswick. against whom a warrant had
been sworn out by his former wife.
Sadie +. Simpson of Augusta. alleging
the non-support of their three children
Gladys L.. aged IL years: Inez NJ,
aged ten years, and Linwood A.. aged
nine years. The respondent was ar
ragned before Judge Lancaster of the
municipal court at $50 Saturday after
noon. Simpson pleaded guilty to the
charge, and showed an inclination to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02
FIRE At WINDSOR
Woodshed and Icehouse Of Neal Fow-
Ter Burned Friday Night

The place Of Neal Fowler, located on
the road from Earton's corner to Da-
Wis Corner in Windsor. was the scene
of a fire at about midnight Friday
when a shed and icehouse were de-
stroyed, the blaze resulting from the
smoking of hams outside of the house.
The Joss was about $3.50 and was COW
cred by insurance in the c. f. Down
ing agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL TODAY.
he Magnificent Nine. Petrova in THE
Black 6utterfy"; Hank Mann in
THE Cloud Puncher"; Metro Trav.
eIogue; Drew Comedy.

The Magnificent Nine. Petrova in "The
Black 6utterfIy"; Hank Mann in
The Cloud Puncher'; Metro Trav-
elogue; Drew Comedy.
or all the many successful pro-
auctions in which Nine Petroya. the
celebrated Metro star, has appeared
The Black Butterfly" which will be
seen at the Colonial theatre today is
considered her greatest. This new
play is given this honor not only because
Of its wonderful dramatic values but
because it deals with war conditions in
France today.
In THE Black Butterfly" the beauti-
iful Metro star plays two important
leading parts. In one she is cast as
Sonia SmirnoN, an opera singer of the
Folies Bcrgere of Paris, a brilliant. tai
ented woman of the world. and in the
other she plays the part of Marie. the
Convent girl. Her work in both of these
greatly separated roles is as fine as
any that she has ever done.
One of the great scenes of this re-
markable picture shows the famous
battle Of the Marine, where Won
kluck's invading army was turned
pack ana PaflS saved. The battle
scenes are unusually dramatic and re-
alistic.
Hank Mann in THE Cloud Puncher"
is 'THERE". VIM. Fox describes this
great apart comedy as the watery
tale Of rainmaker" and without doubt
that is ltting description. These Fox
film comedies are put up on the largest
plan Of anything on the market
The program also includes the IA
nous Metro Travelogue and Sidney
Drew in His Perfect Day" fine
Drew comedy.
The prices remain the same as usual.
Sc and 10c for the matinee and 10c and
15c in the evening.
Shows Stnrt 1T o % m md 6 L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

A spectacle that makes the lover of
good horsefesh sad is that presented
by the pair of gray horses that used TO
haul the hook and ladder truck for the
fire department. but which arc now used
by the street department. Not that the
horses are misused. for they arc not.
and Driver Ellis takes good care of
them. but they have to work harder.
and then they are getting old. They
have lost flesh under their new duties
and likewise lost spirit and one to see
them today would hardly recognize in
them the jaunty pair of high steppers
that used to haul. and not SO long ago
either, the truck of Hook & Ladder No.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02
Funeral of Fred n. Gilman

The funeral of the late Fred Fl. Gill
man were held at noon, Saturday, at
the home in North Manchester, the ser
vices being conducted by Rev. Mr..
Baker of North Augusta in the pres
ence of the. relatives and a large num-
Der of friends and amid many beautiful
floral offerings. Interment was made in
the family lot in East Winthrop. The
bearers were Marcclus Fificld. Herbert
Written, William Lord and Edwin
Farnham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

help out toward the support of the chill
dren. even to the extent of taking one
of them to his home, that his mother
might take care of 1t. but this plan did
not appear to meet the approval of his
ex-wife. After the case had been ar
gued to q considerable extent. an agree
ment was reached whereby the respond
ent lie to pay the sum OF $3.50 each
week to the complainant for the board
Of the children. and was allowed to give
his own recognizance in $3.50 that he
live UP to his agreement. It was fur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02
Members Of Henry G.. Staples Camp

Members Of Henry G.. Staples Camp,
Sons of Veterans are urged to be pres
cnt at the regular meeting this even
ing at 7:3e. Several matters of vital
interest to every member are to be
brought up and 1t is desired that every
member who has the welfare of the
camp at heart will make it a point to
be on hand. 1t is expected that dur
ing the next two weeks the camp will
be visited by Commander-in-Chie
Church and some provision for his en-
tertainment must be made, 50 il is up
to every member to make especial plans
to be at this meeting. Also the officers
have recently purchased a large flag
which now flies from the hall. decided
credit to the organization and Water
street. Are you a member of this camp
interested in its work? If so, be pres
ent at the meeting this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

Augusta Lodge. No 1854. B. r. Q. Elks,
has received and accepted an invita-
ton to visit Lewiston Lodge on Mon
day, April 8. and work the degree. The
trip to Lewiston will be made in a
special car over the line of the Lew
iston. Augusta & Waterville Street
Railway. The invitation to work the
degree speaks we'll for the Augusta
Lodge, as the Lewiston team is one of
the best in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02
The Weeks Program at the Colonial.

Monday: Nine Pctrova in The
Black Butterfly, Hank Mann in 1.-The
Cloud Punchcr.''
Tuesday: Blanch Sweet in Those
Without Sin; Francis Bushman and
Beverly Bayne in THE Great Secret.
Wednesday: Molly King and Arthur
Ashley in THE Summer Girl.
Thursday: Robert Warwick in "The
Man Who Forgot; Mrs. Vernon Castle
in "Patria".
Friday: George Walsh in THE Island
of Desire
Saturday: Marie Doro in Castles for
Two. Pearl White in Pearl of the
Army. "-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02
Their arranged that the children should
visit him during their vacations.
Freeman B. Fletcher Of Lewiston.

Freeman b. Fletcher Of Lewiston. but
who had until within a few weeks been
in the employ Of the fiker.Jayne Co. IN
New York city. has accepted the po-
sition Of prescription clerk in the phar-
macy Of the Bowditeh-W Webster Co.. At
22o Water street. taking the place Of T.
n. shorey. recently resigned. Mr..
Fletcher Is a SON Of former City Mar
shall ind Mrs. George q. Tistehss Of this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

Paul Merrill left on Train GA at 9.36
Saturday morning for Boston on his
way to Pueblo, Col, where he expects
to remain for awhile. quite a party of
his friends were at the train to see
him off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

Will any women who wish to join
the class for military drill under the
auspices Of the National League for
Womens Service please notify Lieut..
Frederick owen or telephone S61?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

Trinity Commandery, No. /, X. T.,
will hold a special conclave at
o'clock Sunday afternoon, April 8, for
the purpose OF attending Easter scr
vices at the Methodist Episcopal
church. Hallowell. Sermon by Rev.
Edward w. Weber. Sir Knights will
assemble at the Asylum at . O'Clock
sharp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

The street sprinkler was out Satur-
day morning for the first time this
spring and laid the dust, which, al
though it is perhaps a little early in
the season. was getting a little too
plentiful for comfort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

! Miss Marguerite Hutchins. who had
been enjoying a visit with her grand
mother. Mrs. Jane Shchan of Court
street. returned Sunday afternoon TO
her home in Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

Mrs. Charles d. White, who had
bcen enjoying a visit with relatives i'll
Augusta. left on the 9.36 train Satur
day morning for her home in uaverhill,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02

Quality. efficiency and easy running
combine in tie Sweeper Nac-$6.5 so.
Bussell & Weston Co.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02
Local Matters

Folsom's peanut butter-100 per cent
pure.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-02
MERRIMACk MUTUAL FIRE IN
SURANCE co.

ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS
ASSETS DEC. 81, 1916
Real Estate, $2710.52
Mortgage Loans, 1857 %
Collateral Loans. $1,000
Stocks and Bonds. 40. 156 IS
Cash in Office and Bank, S,466l7
Agents Balances, 20.2105S
Interest and Rents, 2,S126S
All other Assets, 1850 %
Gross Assets, 1922 3d. IS
Deduct items not admitted. 3,595.4i
Admitted Assets. $685. III 90
LIABILITIES DEC. 81, 1916
Net Unpaid Losses. s3.I69.6i
Enearned Premiums, 2l4,173.11
All other Liabilities. 4.44S5
Surplus over all Liabilities, $685. sc
Total Liabilities and Surplus, s2ss,7l79o
MACOMBER, FARR & WRITTEN.
Augusta, Me. Agts.
mch26. mon.3t
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08
GAS, DYSPEPSIA
AND INDIGESTION
"Pape's Diapepsin" settles sour,
gassy stomachs in five
minuteS-Time it!

You don't want a slow remedy when
your stomach is bad-or an uncertain
one-or harmful one-your stomach
Is too valuable; you mustn't injure it.
Pape's Diapepsin is Eoted for it's
speed in giving relief; it's harmless
ness; it's certain unfailing action in.
regulating sick sour, gassy stomachs.
It's millions of cures in indigestion,
dyspepsia, gastritis and other stomach
trouble has made it famous the world
over.
Keep this perfect stomach doctor in
your home-keep it handy-get large
fifty-cent case from any dealer and
then if anyone should eat something
which doeaw't agree with them; If
what they eat lays like lead, ferments
and sours and forms gas; causes head
ache. dizziness and nausea: eructa-
tions of acid and undigested food
remember as soon as Papes Diapepsin
comes in contact with the stomach all
such distress. vanishes. It's prompt
ness, certainty and ease in overcoming
the worst stomach disorders is reve-.
lation to those who try it.-Adv.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08
Very True.

Teacher-If l were to shoot at
cree with five birds on it and kill three
how many would be left?
Betty-Three.
Eeacher-No; two would be left.
Betty-No, there wouldn't The
zhree shot would be left and the other
two would have flied away.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08
Alabama Man Says LETTERING Cures
Eczema.

Morvin. Ala, August 1, 1908.
received your Tetterine all o. K I
G&ve used it for Eczema and letter. Ring
~WyTr1s. Old Sores and Risings and can
,Et4ssiy recommend it as a sure cure.
J. r. DeBride.
Tetterine cures Eczema. letter Boils.
Ring Worm, Dandruff, Cankered Scalp,
3@1jons, Itching Piles. Chilblains and eV-
<srE form Of Scalp and Skin Disease. Tet-
tseTIEse soc: Tetterine Soap Zoe. At drug
@Etsss or by mail direct from The ShuD-
GfrsZ3e Co, Savannah, Ga.
with every mail order for Tetterine wO
4sE5Te box Of Shuptrine's ,10c Liver Pills
Tree Adv.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

Pastors are now engaged in the an
nual effort to induce more men to at
tend church. Why don't they try abOl-
fishing the collections?
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

An eastern cartOOnist looks for run-
mage sales of butter-knives. egg-beat-
ers and pOtatO-mashers. Lower cost
of living!
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08
Free Speech.

II never did care for rink Skat-
ing"
"YOu prefer the fresh air, I sup
pose?"
eyes, and | like to be able to get
far enough away from the crowd so
that l can say what is really in my
mind when fall down."
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

Anybody who reads the market quo
tatinns is prepared to believe the as
sertion that the American wheat crop
is now in the elevators.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

New hats for women. says fash
ion writer, have scarcely anything on
them. Lucky she didn't say under
Them
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

War has taught the doctors how to
treat tetanuS. but there ought to have
been less explosive methods of in
StructiOn.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

We suspect sometimes that the sue
cessful peace feelers will be those
thrown out simultaneously by the
fighters.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

Hawaiian pottery is the latest fad.
which is all right 50 long as they don't
Try to- make music out of it.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

Acid Stomach, Heartburn and Nausea
quickly disappear with the use of Wright'S
Gndian Vegetable Pills. Send for trial box
23s1 372 Pearl St., New York Adv.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

Current events would he incomplete
If now and then somebody didn't mis-
take gasoline for kerosene and die in
the explosion.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

The astronomers announce that
many eclipses will be seen next year.
But they will not in all probability
be restricted to heavenly bodies.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

It's all right for the government to
ecOnomize in twine, but 1t should also
eliminate unnecessary red tape.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

Ii it be true that there is famine
in chorus girls there should be a cor
responding relief In the lobster short
age.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08
Doing His Share.

care YOU doing anything for the
of our antiquities"
"YOu bet | am. I sell cosmetics
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

There's some satisfat ton in knowing
that you get the best In buying the
products of the HIGH POINT MILLING
CO.'S mill. You'll find the white frost
and Iuxu, y flour the best to use for any
kind Of baking, it's made from the best
wheat and makes the best bread. cakes
aud pastry. Yours truly,
HIGH POINT MILLING COMPANY
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08
Preparedness.

ISreila-DO you look before you leapf
Bella-Yes, I always look in the
4xf&sS--New York Sun.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

Dr. Peery's Dead Shot not only expels
Worms Tapeworm but cleans ont the
mucous in which they breed and tones up
the digestion. One dose sufficient. Adv
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

There is no place in the economy Of
nature for the nonprogressive.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

Russia has more blind people than
the rest of the wcrld, two to one.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

The Ouinine That Does Not Affect The Head
Becanse OF its tonic and laxative effect, Laxative
BfomO Qulnine can be taken by anyone WithOu4
causing nervousness or ringing IN the head. There
Is only one "Bromo Quinin0." p. ". GROVWE
signature is ON each box. Csc.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08
Important to. Mothara

1t is easy to get anything you want
if it happens to be something no.
body else wants.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

1t free advice was only a good fer
tilizer all farm lands would be rich.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08
CAROLINA 1 YADKlN RIVER RAILWAY
COMPANY.

Schedule In Effect October II, 1914
This time table shows time al
which trains may be expected to
arrive and depart from stations shown
out their departure or Arrival at the
time stated is not guaranteed.
Subject to Change Without Notice
c0IITLQOIINn
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08
CARE FOR YOUR SKIN
And Keep 1t Clear by Daily Use Of
Cuticura-TriaI Free.

A hot bath with Cuticura Soap fol-
lowed by d gentle amounting with Cuti-
cura Ointment clears the skin or scalp
In most cases of eczemas, rashes and
itching of children and adults. Make
Cuticura your everyday toilet prepara-
tons and prevent such troubles.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

what we need in these ages is to
kindle the fires of romance"
'How about using love matches?"
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-02-08

system for municipalities, where the
authorities of the municipalities de-
eide to adopt such system.
House bills passed final reading as
follows: Abolish treasurer's office in
Yancey; regulate deputy clerks in
Cherokee, relating to automobile tax
in which the tax originates; repeal a
road law for Marsh Township, Surry
county; amend the Fender road law.
The House and Senate are both.
getting ready to press along the leg
islation as to counties, cities and
towns made necessary at this session
by the adoption of the constitutional
amendments. Senator Brenizer, in
the Senate, and Representative Dial"
ton, in the House, pressed these mat
te"s with resolutions for joint com.
mittee, to get busy on these bills.
The following Senate bills passed
final reading: Prohibit the misbrand,
ing and adulteration of drugs; regu-
late civil terms of court; prohibit the
sale or advertising of remedies Dur
porting to cure incurable diseases.
Senator Warren put in a bill to
divide the state into eastern and west.
ern judicial divisions with "a 1udicia'
districts and a rotation in the service
of judges, that will leave two Judges
always available for assignment by the
Governor to hold emergency court.
wherever needed to take the place at
any unable to al ENGAGEMENTS.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-12

Big hats, if you will, for the Palm
Beach belle, but Miss Stay-at-home
will near a tiny, clOse-ftting cha
peau when she faces February's
blustery winds. This perky bit of
early spring millinery is a charming
frame for a youthful face.
It is navy blue satin, polka dotted
with wide dots Of many colored
straw brick, gold, green and red.
The quill is dull bronze satin.