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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
A suit in equity has been entered Il

suit in equity has been entered IN
the United States District court al
Portland by Edward M. Lawrence OIL
hockland, against the Booth FISHERIES
Sardine Company. Maine corporation
with offices at Augusta, to recover for
alleged unlawful use Of an invention
for taking and drying fish for CANNING
purposes. on which the plaintiff holds
the patent right for IT years from Fen.
%, 1909. The plaintiff petitions
that the defendant company De
ordered to make an accounting ana
pay over all the profits and gains re-
sulting from the use of the invention.
Woodman and Whitehouse are counseI
for the plaintiff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
Petition for Pardon Of Berrier

George E. fash of New Vineyard. who
is serving in France with Canadian IN
fantry battalion. has been wounded in I'M
right thigh and is now in military hos
pital for treatment. The news was re-
ceived this week in a telegram from tn
Canadian director of records to the youn'
mans father, George w. fash of NeT
Vineyard. The telegram follows; "Sin
cerely regret inform you Private Geors'
Elijah fash, infantry. officially reportsa
admitted to Eighth Field Ambulance De
pot Oct. g. 1917; gunshot wound rish
thigh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
SOLDIER BOYS

Pennington Journal-A pretty cere-
mCny took place at the Old South
church Sunday morning, when q service
flag was dedicated. The flag contains -
stars. the number of young men from
the church who have volunteered ard
are now serving Uncle Sam.
Guy Getchell Of Portland. Me, was
able to prove to the satisfaction Of lie
authorities at Montpelier, VT, Wednes-
day that he wasn't a German spy by a
telephone message from responsible
Portland citizens who pronounced MIN
Q. *. Mr.. Getchell who is collector.
says he nows no reason for the suspi-
cions, unless it was that he is fat, or
Cered frankfurts for breakfast and lock :
ed his hotel room door. He says H. viii
order pie hereafter, put welcome
sign over his door and train down. He
WAS released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16

officiated assisted by Mr.. Watson. MI
Dudley and Mrs. Ed Crowell sang three
hymns, Jesus Is Calling. Unoer MS
Wings and Just Beyond. lnterHeh'
was at Norridgewock. Mrs. Roplhsoi'
is survived by husband ana one
daughter.
Mrs Iinscott Yeaton and daughter,
Grace. who have been Nlsitins MI .
Yeatons daughter, Mrs. Z. Cro"eil' re-
turned home Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
HUNTING NOTES

The number of deer passing through
the inspection station at Bangor ON
Wednesday reached and passed the
1000 mark. Thirty eight were counted,
making the total 1904 Two bears were
also received making total of 20. Last
years receipts for the same time We're
.S14 deer and ID bears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
LITCHFIELD
Gard Of Thanks

Mrs. Dorothea B. Stockhan and her
son George T. Stockham, wish to ex-
press 10 their friends and neighhors
their appreciation and gratitude Of all
the assistance rendered to them when
their homestead burned on the morn
ing Of Sunday. Nov. 4th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16

Augusta thermometers registered from
Q to IS above zero Thursday morning
and a fog which settled down after j
O'Clock covered everything with a heavy
white frost. some of the plank walks
and fences being given the appearance
of having been covered with snow. Ice
formed along the shores of some Of the
coves along the river and in evil
dencc in places for the greater part Of
the forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16


Augusta friends OF c. w. Dufresne. d.
vision superintendent of the Maine diVi-
sion of the New England Tel & Tel. Co.,
and who was formerly contract agent
for the company in this city. will be in
tercsted as well as pleased with the fol
lowing paragraph which appeared IN the
November issue If Tclephon" Topics;
"Charles W pufrcSnc, division CONNER
cal superintendent for the state OF
Maine division, WAS presented a hand
some sold watch chain and charm by the
employees OF the Fiichhurg division OF
our company on the morning Of his de-
parturo from FitChhurs to Maine. Ine
gift from the employees was in recogn'-
tioa of the many kind acts performed by
MIR pufresue during his capacity as dis
trrt manager in the interest of the EN-
moves When he called at the district
MANAGERS office Just before leaving for
Maine he was given the watch by Man
aper E f Sidley, who expressed the
emnloves' regret at his departure, their
Measure ut his promotion and assured
him that the presentation was not 70 the
otstric, manager hut to the man Inc
watch was inscribed with the monogram
C. w D. and inscribed on the inner case
vas, presented by the employees of tie
Fitchburs district to c. w l'ufresne'
oct l. toi1'"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
SPARKS FROM MAINE Wires
Frank w. Woodman of Portland

Frank w. Woodman Of Portland
Frank w. Woodman. an employc q
Casco Mercantile Trust Co. for more
than 40 years. over 80 OF which hr hai
served as paying teller. died sudden
about I Wednesday morning at HI,
home, sc Thomas street. Death va.
due to the bursting of blood Ncsse
al the base of the brain. He WAS horo
March 10. 1888. in Portland and alwa,.
lived there. He married in 1851 Miss
Addie Small of Portland. who with 4
brother, George w. Woodman Of Port.
land. survives. Mr.. Woodman was a
32d degree Mason.
Albert Wiegin of Pressure Isle
Albert Wiggin Of Pressure Isle died II
Houlton on Saturday after several
weeks illness at the age OF 81 year
Mr.. Wlggin was brother Of the lac
Hon Edward Wig2in and had fm
many years made his home with hi,
nephew. F. s. Wiggin Of Pressure Isle
In September he went to Houlton 70
spend the winter with friends and
shortly after was taken i'll and grad.
ualiy failed. He was a veteran of the
Civil war. having served for three
years IN that struggle. He had always
been blessed with wonderful health
never having been i'll day in his lie
until recently. The funeral was on
Monday from the home of relatives in
Hodgdon.
Petition for Pardon OF Berrier
A petition was started "Wednesday al
Alfred, asking for the pardon Of Iosepl
Bernier of Old Orchard. now serving 4
three months sentence in Jail at Alfred
Tor violation Of the prohibtory law.
Judge j. p. Deering of Saco started the
petition addressed to the Governor nr
George G. Precourt of Bddeford, went 70
Alfred to examine Bernicr. and SAYS he
cannot live long if he stays in jail He
has kidney trouble and "A slight con
jestion Of both lungs, the doctor found.
Bernier is owner of summer hotel al
Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
/. ROME

H-d Richardson has gone to Belgrade
Tor several weeks
Mrs George Mosher, who has been
visiting relatives in Pittsfield, return
ed home last Saturday.
Harold Tutle has gone to Boston for
the winter.
The funeral services ~ Mrs rroa
Robinson were held Monday at Ter
nome. William Dudley Of 5mithf3e,d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
GEORGE OTIS SMITH
is MUCH BETTER

Skowhegan, Me, Nov. 15.-Georre n
Smith, director of the United States T..
illogical Survey, has so far recoysr.t
from mild attack of typhoid feye, 9,
Washington that he will be able 10 II.
turn to his home here in about WIS.,,
it was learned today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16

The many friends of Rev. w. +. Living
eton. who has for a number Of weeks
been receiving treatment at the Augusta
General hospital, following a paralytic
shock, will be pleased to learn that he
has improved to such an extent that he
was able Thursday afternoon to be moved
from the hospital to his boarding place
IN Hallowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16

John McCleland and f. Johnson,
WHO have been employed at Camp I,
Pejepscot Pulp and Paper Co.. at Dali
las since last June, arrived in town
Thursday on their way to Bangor.
They stated that there has been no
smallpox in the lumber camps in that
part of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16

th" special meeting of Rose Of
sharon chapter, Order of the Eastern
Star, which was announced in Thurs
days Journal. has been postponed on
account of the lecture at City Hall.
Date viii he announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16

The new Madison steam laundry
commenced operations Wednesday in
the room formerly occupied by the
bakery in the Wentworth block on
Madison avenue. The village has been
without a steam laundry for nearly a
year.
Mrs. H. r. Pierpont went to Auburn
Wednesday on business connected with
the n. f. .. p.
Minerva Chapter, O. E. S. worked
the degree on three candidates at the
regular meeting Wednesday evening.
A supper was served after the degree
work. The lodge also has purchased a
500 Liberty bond.
Among those from out of town to
attend the annual meeting of the Wo-
mtn's Foreign Missionary Society Of
the Augusta district Of the Methodist
denomination were Rev. Gardner Wills
of New Sharon, Rev. E. w. Kennison
Of North Arson. Mrs. H. l.. Nichols of
Norway and Mrs. Roundy Of Winthrop.
Mrs. Mark Getchell is reported to be
i'll with pneumonia at her residence on
Wilson street, Arson side
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
CONDENSED DISPATCHES

Several prominent British scuIptors
are among the voluntary workers at a
ne" war factory just opened in Lon
don TO provide special splints and sim
liar tevices for injured soldiers. The
spllnts are made chiefly of water
pTooled papier mache from plaster
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16

Sailors wages during THE past SIX
months have scared to heights ne'e'
before seen. considerably higher J"
many cases than the scale demanded nJ
the Seamen's Union A schoonP'
which fitted out at st. John, y. "
about a week ago signed on crew a!
80 month. the highest rate ever pala
out of that port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
MADISON
Board of Trade Discusses War
Camp Fund-O. E. S. Works
Degrees on Class.

A meeting Of the Madison Board OF
Trade was held Wednesday evening IN
the Firemen's hall to discuss what ac-
ton should be taken in raising. Maol-
sons share of the War Camp Com
munity Recreation fund. Owing to the
small number present it was decided
to call a meeting Of the heads Of the
various secret and social organizations
in Madison, to be held in Judge Smait 5
office Friday evening TO perfect cam
paign ARRANGEMENTS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16

Purnton Eros. CO. received word yes
terday that the barge Pickering had fin
ished loading cargo of coal for them,
Tut the date on which the barge will
reach the kennehcc river and her des-
tination at this city is something of A
mystery. The arrival of the three
rasted schooner Charles II. Trickey coal
laden for tho same concern. is daily OK
pcrted. bat a telephone message from
Bath Yesterday afternoon stated that at
that time she had not been reported in
the river
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Have you read Russell a Westons adj
vertIsement of suits and dresses in this
mornings Journal?-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
Tibbitts -Arris

A quiet wedding was solemnized
Wednesday evening at the home Of L.
c. Tibbitts in Arson. The contract
ing parties were Frank H. Tibbitts
and Miss Thelma Arris of Skowhegan.
Rev William Wood officiat ted
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
TO THE CLASS OF 1917
(Editorial)
CONTINUED from page l


But all could have the benefits of university train
if would Did you look around you and that
of the successful and professional and
business walks of life the who have worked their way
through college, entirely upon their There
soft snaps for the successful 1t is work
work work. all the time. Those who Drift with the Tide all
the herd They is the plodder the
worker theone who is mbued with jealous determination to
price, who gradually but surely FORCES ahead and
reaches the opmost round of the ladder of and fame
Don't be afraid of work. work Remember it just
honorable to wash dishes in the Kitchen it to
do that reach the goal to play the piano the pao
just cTedabe to cook paatabe meal of victuas make
it to entertain the veanda just pase
worthy to hoe milk the it is ponder
set of books pound the keys of typewriter All this we
it is for the goal But whatever
do whether is washing Dishes daning stockings following
the drag bordering your books music do your work
we'll Do it just little bit better than the other fellow The
boy who ShoveS coal better than his fellow woen the
who be president of the railroad superintendent of the
factory Don't be content with mediocre Give the best
there in No half business will do in this stage of
the world If would achieve must be
in whatever you attempt The world has for slack
aggard is the ambitious determined boys and girls
that win Boys and girls who afraid to work who
of good morals and reliable character who their
stakes and determined reach the goal These the
successful boys and girls land such these the future of
the nation depends for it's stability and maintenance Graduates
of 1917 have made good beginning and congratulate
the thus far We predict for successful
future Don't drift with the tide advice and
efforts in the future be successful the past wish
Hit the line hard and don't lose sight of the goal Play
game to win.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
FOR HEAVENS SAKE, WAKE UP!

What under the heavens the with of the
American peope They do awaken to the dangers that
confront and realize that the future OF the
democracy of the world and the life of Republic
itself depends upon the United States in the world
fc Scores of citizens all the land under indictment
completely in antcOnscripOn propaganda People
where right here in Paw Paw czng the President of
the United States They calling unjust and giving
other sentiments that little short OF treason
On registration day morning when the bells ringing at the
opening of the polls heard to remark IL don't know
why should be made holiday it would be appropriate
to out the hearse Bless soul it not holiday
the ordinary acceptance OF the term 1t was not intended to
be day of joyous festivities, Osentaous eves 1t
Americas patriotic and loyal to the kaer boastfu defy
THAT America would be paying indemnity before army
could be raised The attitude of certain people and the remark
that herein reced aid to the just much
of treason could be- We at and if
would live independent liberty loving republic if would
for children and chdens children that freedom
and liberty which have enjoyed result of the life blood
shed by orefathe must win this And another
thing must understand Victory be long off,
England and France nearing the end of the Their
sadly depleted land their ranks thnned Russia
in demoaed condition. and it would not be surprising to
hear day that she had concluded separate Then
don't that the bunt OF the II is to be pushed to
successful conclusion fall upon the u We must be v
ua the the bank and the arsenal for the entire allied
forces Terrible they say to send boys
the trenches. Of is terrible it is than that
1t is just what General Sherman said but war
serious business and at don't forget that If we
would assist in winning the victory must where the fight
II the victory not won on European SOIL now VIII
eventually be Gf at ally American SOIL 1t is
mighty sight better help the allies the win the
victory than it would be try and here after they
defeated No, this is not dream. The kaiser and
imperial government of Germany have had visions of world
empire years The subugation of all Europe first then
America the So then to continue to
sing of y Country It's of thee: Sweet land of Liberty
up minds make any sacrifice matter what
be- money, life property to win this Wake up
them Look the situation squaey inhe face Think not Of
the present but eneavor contemplate the future Try
realize if you that nation in mighty peous situa
on that the and far reaching crisis in
history confronts We not all not
all needed but will be called before the victory
There thing however that do, and thing
duty and that is quit this
lasting apathetc sobbng and whining and give the President
unqualified moral and patriotic support The Lord knows
that he needs it all.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15

The automobile industry of the State of Michigan is
tunae in having able Representative in Congress Hon.
Patrick H. Kelley He has pointed to his colleagues
graphic the eXhobtant and unfair sought to be
applied to that industry by the pending bill Mr. Kelley
has been able to demonstrate that the automobile
made to three times much other with
similar capitalization, and rebels at the inclusion of automobiles
by the committee in the chewing gum tacum
powder and hair oils long list of automobile which
have failed in Normal times presented by Mr.. Kelley
strong argument in support his amendment strike
the automobile section but those Congressman who had made
up their minds to cose their for the b
sufficient majority to retain the paragraph
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15

The drive in Van Buren, county for the organiza
ton OF an active and efficient branch of the Red Cross society,"
This is just much part of the great preparedness plan
and just as important the raising of army Everybody
should give the matter their support There is
society existence that does times
OF the Red Cross Bend every effort all the county
to perfect strong Red Cross society "n union there
strength" you know Let the Red Cross be the Van
Buren, county organization Let every and child
in the county enlist for service ranks will be rich
blessing to soldier boys during the heritage
which posterity will be proud.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
600

The Board of Supervisors together with the She1is force
be congratulated the appointment of special officer to
look after violations of the automobile speed law There is
why this law should be enforced the
other law Careless and reckless drivers
the community and dement the good roads of the
Here's hoping that the experiment this county
prove success henceorth in this county least
little respect for the speed law be shown by auto
drivers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15

What would have happened if in George Washngtons time
the Father of Country had waited for referendum of the
people before declaring Great Britain? What would have
happened Lncon day. if the Rail Splitter had waited for
the of the people before declaring against the coned
eracy? Did you think of that? If not then take few
minutes you Pacst and Socast tendencies and the
situation carefully Then wake and contemplate
the future.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15

great majority of people all the land opposed to
capital punishment 1t the statute books of but few
in the union There is crime however it to us
would justify capital punishment and that is Kidnapping The
Kee baby kidnapping and subsequent murder while being
held for too revolving in detail to think about There
punishment for the dastady Williams who
responsible for this crime
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15

The great diplomat and statesman, Eihu Root is safe
Russian He has gigantic task ahead OF him
however greater than that magnificent piece OF
construction which he accomplished in the PHILIPPINES at
the close of the If the mission
which he accomplished by human being Ehu
do it, The nation hopes and that ne succeed
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
NOTICE.

l am putting in a new Saw Mill
at the old Deal Heading Mill plant.
would like the address of all parties
who have logs there. ! must have
this information so ! may notify
owners when / am ready to saw.
o e. Smith.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15

the actions Congress during those trying moments
would make strong sick at his stomach They to levy
distilled liquors. with the express purpose of making it
high that it be distilled Sold Why not be
about it, prohibit its manufacture and sale entirely To
beat about the BUSH like lot of school boys cowardy and
sckening
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15

Congressman Pat Kelley dropped bomb the floor of the
house Congress recently exposing attempt graft
purchase of the jamestown Exposition site for
s. Naval training base result of Pats vigilance and
fighting spirit the of 100000 has been clipped
from the purchase price of the Site Leave it to Pat
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Morning subject. "The Heavenly
Transaction"
Evening subject. Faith VS.. Credul-
ity."
The pastor will preach.
The prayer meeting will be dis
missed in the interests of the Red
Cross meeting at the Opera House.
The ooh So Easy" Shock absorber
for Ford cars is on sale at all Of tn
local garages
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15
Here's to the Boy graduate.

Here's to the Boy graduate Get in the game now. Set
your hew the lines Above all during the
months show your father that appreciate the sacrifices
he has made for you during school days. Be real
that is what the world expects of you.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15

the girl graduate. May she appreciate
the advantages she has had and the kitchen
and mothers pathway just little smoother You it
her girls. Don't be Stacker be real womany girls.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-06-15

The "Oh So Easy" Shock absorbe,
for Ford cars is on sale at all of the
local garages
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-02-24
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