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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

Prices" always an item OF i'm
portence in connection with adver-
tised goods, have in these times
greater interest than usual. For
they change over highland every
change ic Of purse-interest to
readers of ads.
Not many homes fail" il the
financial management is success
full Not many homes are well
managed. as to the buying prob
lens. unless the housewife is a
student-and an INTERESTED
ONE Of the store ads.
The position of buyer" for the
home comes to the wife by inheri-
lance" It Is hers through pre-
cedent and through necessity. She
will fail in the work IF 1T DOES
NOT INTEREST HER. She will
make u success Of it-and Of her
home management-if her INTER-
EST in the task never lapses. OF
cottrse she studies the ads.
So much OF the income Of each
home is spent in the stores that
they play a big part in home MAX
ing. Some stores serve so we'll
that all stores must try to keep
pace. Some stores advertise so
informingly and helpfully that all
stores aim to reach tho same mark.
YTynY a ~ NH st. -
would find nothing but amusement
in palpably exaggerated state
ment-it would not influence her to
buy-and II an advertiser should
fall into the HABIT of exagger-
alton she would lose all interest in
that store.
To Know the stores" PAYS. To
study the ads Is essential IL a
woman would properly appraise
the service offered to her by the
competing stores.
Even a small shopping errand
may justify a little preliminary
study Of the ads. To secure the
right thing instead Of the wrong
one-even in small matters-is
worth while.
The most attractive VALUES
offered in the stores today are ADJ
VERTISED in this newspaper.
That is why these ads are IMPOR-
TANT TO YOU.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07
MT. VERNON

WEST-The date Of the Nit. Vernon
Vienna Sunday school convention has
been changed to June q.
The Mt. Vernon High school closes
June s. Miss Annie Folsom of Lewis
ton has been the teacher the past year.
The auto truck which carries the
cream from the II. =. Hood & Sons
station at the village came from Win
throp Monday afternoon and again
early Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

Miss Mary selden McCobb will give
a reading of a suffrage play at the
home of Mrs. F. f. Boothby on Friday
evening. The play is by George Mid
dleton. entitled Nowadays" which is
receiving a great deal of favorable
comment throughout the state. Miss
Nora Greeley of Oakland will sing.
All members of the league and all in
terested friends are cordially invited to
be present. Mrs. Boothby has very
kindly opened her house for the occa-
sion and it is hoped that large num-
Der of people will avail themselves of
this opportunity. A silver collection
will be taken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

The Liberty Loan Committee an
nounces that in case any one sub
scribes and makes partial payments on
a Liberty Bond and then volunteers or
is drafted. the committee will take the
bond off his hands and pay him what
he has paid in on the same The notice
is signed by George X. Boutelle, Chair
man Liberty Loan Committee, and H
L. Emery, Chairman Campaign Com
mittee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

The police department put in busy
two hours Wednesday afternoon noti-
fying the business men and others re-
garGing the coming Of the Canadian
Scottish Highlanders Band, SO that
those who wished and were able to
would have an opportunity to see
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

Cakes and Theresa Mcdonald came in
first and second.
Other games and stunts were en-
loved and the afternoons entertain
ment closed with high praise spoken
of the entertainment committee, when
consisted of Mrs. William Crawford
Miss Emma Coombs, Mrs. Abbott Mel
son and Mrs. E. Kelley, who so sue
cessfully handled all the events OF the
afternoon.
The Home Missionary Society OF the
Baptist church will entertain tn men,
bers of the Cradle Roll and their moth
ers Friday afternoon at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07
Automobiles Wanted

The Liberty Loan Committee will re-
quire the use of several automobiles or
Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Any
person who will donate the use Of an
automobile on either of these days will
please notify Sanger Annis at the Of
fee of the Central Maine Power CO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

The funeral Of Josiah w. Bassett
~ Winslov viii be held at the family
residence this afternoon at = o'clock.
R.v. Frederick X. Conant, assisted Dy
Rev. Paul = Phalen. of Augusta, will
GfliCiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07
FAYETTE

Mr.. and Mrs. f. f. Gile, Mrs Ida
Gordon and Mrs. Alice Tuck attended
the Canning demonstration at Augusta
Tuesday.
w. S. Hewett recently purchased an
automobile.
Elmer Gle has bought a pasture Of
H. 3. Pratt of Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

The final day of the Sacred Heart
Parish Fair was held Wednesday.
There was large crowd on hand dur
ing the afternoon and all of the booths
did a rushing business. In the eve
ming, a fine program was given under
the direction of H. A. Smith. The fair
was a great success in every way and
a good sum will be cleared for the
work of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

Invitations have been received in the
city T. the marriage of Eleanor. daugh-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Pat
terson. TO Seymour Soulc. on Satur-
da,. June Esd at bingham. Mass. Mr..
.;oula is r.2dua:e Of Colby College.
and a son OF i4or. \. p. SOule. a for
Iner member 81 the hoard of trustees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

The new silk flags which have been
presented to the Unitarian church will
be dedicated on Sunday morning. One
is an American flag and the other is
a State of Maine flag. both handsome
and well mounted. Arrangements are
being made for n most pleasing pro-
gram which will be announced later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

The members of the Elm City Troop
of Boy Scouts are requested to meet
at the home of Scout Master Melville
a Weeks, 80 Edgemont avenue. Thurs
uay evening at 1870 to make plans for
4 camping trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

". X Friedman. who las been tie
mana ms director # the hennebcc
Gas 4 Fuel 60. for several months.
as t,siSead ard his ple'e is icing
taken rs Francis Cotton. as the acting
sCpvrirte Ddent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank our many friends.
neighbors and relatives for the beau
tiful presents We received Saturday
evening at the serenade.
MR.. AND MRS. DELBERT ELLIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

In furtherance Of the plan to motor
lie the Portland Fire Department, a
combination engine and hose wagon
will be installed in Engine house on
Congress street. near Oak, in about two
months, and tractor to haul the
Hayes truck has been ordered for de-
livery soon also. This will do away
with six horses. and serve to test the
merits Of the two motive powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

S. l.. Berry, DIR. H. J. Toward. City
Marshal E. E. Finnemore and party
of other Odd Fellows from this city
went to North Arson Wednesday eve
ming, where they instituted a lodge of
Odd Fellows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

Rev Frank L. Phalen and President
Arthur j. Roberts OF Colby College
spoke at the Lombard Mfg Co. We'd
nesday in the interests Of the Liberty
Loan, and In the afternoon Mr.. Phalen
and II. l.. Emery spoke at the Wyan-
dotte worsted Mills for the same pur.
pose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

Local members Of the United Com
mercial Travellers will leave on Thurs
day for Hartford. Conn, to attend the
Grand Council sessions which will be
held there for the remainder of the
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

MULTIPLICATION Brooks has re-
Gently purchased a new automobile.
The members of the family of Mrs.
Jane Skillings are i'll with measles.
Lester Holway of Shawmut was
caller in this place Monday.
Mrs. J. E. Hoxie is in Waterville re-
ceiving treatment for her eye which Is
botherinG her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

The Mems Auxiliary of the Method
list church met at the home of c. w
Atchley Wednesday evening. There
was good attendance and plans were
made for future meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

One drunk was before the police
court Wednesday morning and was
sentenced to pay a fine and costs or
serve Is days in the county Jail. He
had the money, paid, and was released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

The regular Thursday night prayer
meeting of the Methodist church will
be held at 1.45 p. NJ. Subject, THE
Seven Great Parallels of the Old Tes-
lament"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

A. r. Henderson, assistant superin-
tendent Of motive power of the Maine
Central, was a business caller in the
city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

whist party ard dance vii be Civ
en- AZ the Taconnet Club on Thursday
evening under the auspices of the
Thistle club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

NJ. ord Mrs. Carl Danforth have
ro,ucntd from severa! davs' visit to
Eost-r. making the trip hy antomo-
li,o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

Thomas kershrer left on Wednes-
day for Flagstaff. where he will visit
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

l.. G. Teasue Of the Rollins & Dun
ham co. is confined to his home by
illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

Miss HildegarGe Drummond. stu
dent at Simmons college, has arrived
home for the summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

Mrs. r. l.. Libby has gone to Burn
ham. where she Will visit for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

Mrs NJ. Il. Holway went to Lisbon
Falls on Wednesday for a few days
visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07
Building Enduring Friendships

In time of uncertain for commcdities-such
time as the presenthe live merchant sees his opporun
iry for service.
He makes VALUE-GIVING the big aim and pur
pose his service to his atrons. If another merchant
in pursuit of usual profits boosts prices he holds them to
mark permitting but the rarrowest margin of per-sae
profits. He sells greater volume of goods His aggrc
gate profits satsfacory-and in every sale made he
has rendered service the customer and has friend
ship which will not quickly vanish.
The far-seeing merchant finds, in of uncertain
prices his greatest prestige winning opportunity. To make
the most of this he must make his advertising force
full than beforemust "get his story over to all the
people every day!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

Charles II. Butler of Portland is Wis
iting friends in the city for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-07

opportunity TO the live
There's money-heres the de-
OF on the part Ok readers
which studying advertisements
before
appreciation than ever petore
appear 10 people
who to and pr their home city stores
order for records In III
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-14
SEN. JOHN POWELL ACCUSED BY
YOUNG GIRL.

Warrants have been issued for the
arrest of State Sen. John M. Powell
and Harry Martini, police char
acter, on a charge Of contributing to
the delinquency of two young girls.
The warrants were issued after the
girls told the story of a drinking
party and hotel trip to Asst States
Atty Robert E. Hogan, assigned to
the juvenile court A newly-elected
alderman, nicknamed "Cupie," an ex-
alderman and a policeman also face
arrest. The girls say they were in
trOduced to Powell by a woman who
spoke to them in a movie.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-14

cultivation and the crops we need is
for congress to establish a guaran-
teed minimum price for staples.
We are going to tell you later how
congress may be induced to take this
great step to insure early victory
against the enemy. But just now, set
tie down on this needful job of the
back yard and the vacant lot and help
your country to win.
Every busheI of potatoes you raise
is as good as a five-inch shell!
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-14

MARTIN CARLTON, NAMED BY
CHAMBERMAID, MISSING
Lest trusting friends or bitter en-
enies doubt now that Martin Carlton
skipped trial on charges of a cham
bermaid that he ruined her, his bond
Of $500 was forfeited yesterday when
he failed to appear in the court of do
nestle relations.
Carlton, a high-priced employee Of
the Illinois Steel Co. in South Chica-
go, was confronted by a man who
claimed that he had deserted a wife
and baby ten years ago and had been
living under an assumed name since.
After his exposure he sold his steel
stock, drew his money from the
bank, borrowed all he could get from
acquaintance and fed, police say.
-O-O-
GAS co. CUTS ITS QUARTERLY
DIVIDEND ONE PER CENT
The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co.
cut its quarterly dividend down to 1
per cent yesterday. That makes the
annual dividend 4 per cent instead
of 6, as it has been in the past.
Two reasons are given for the
change. The company and some
business men say that the high price
of the materials that go into the
making of gas and the increased cost
of labor have cut profits.
Other business men, antagonistic
to the gas company, say that the cut
in dividends is a stall by the firm to
get sympathy from the city council,
which is considering a grant to allow
the firm to make poorer gas to cost
less.
A cut in operating expenses is
what the company needs, according
to some. Tremendously high salaries
for the men at the top and legal fees
among the highest of any concern
in tho oifyy ora tho 1Oo1c which oro
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-14
PASTOR DIDN'T LIKE LINEUP, so
HE QUIT CHURCH

Because he told employers in his
flock that to overwork child labor
was to break the commandment
Thou shalt not kill; because he
told mothers that their children
should be sent to church to worship,
not to enjoy themselves; because he
Taked the rich men in his pastOrage
who played golf during the church
hour; because he denounced the plan
of selling the best pews in the church
to wealthy who could pay for them,
and because the congregation listen
ed and grew cold, the Rev. R. Calvin
DObson, pastor Of the aTistOcratic
Highland Park Presbyterian church,
found it best to resign today.
He wrote a letter to the Chicago
presbytery explaining conditions and
asking another assignment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-13
REBELLION A FAILURE
Says Guilty Russian Mutineers"
Will be Delivered to Revolutionary
Military Tribunal.

Perograd, Sept. 13.-"General Korn
iloff is prepared to surrender" de-
clared Premier kerenesky, in a spec
ial statement today.
"The mutiny mas failed complete.
ly." he declared.
Kerensky's statement to the
United Press followed issuance of u
formal proclamation declaring: "The
senseless effort Of military mutiny
begun by the former commander-in-
chief and small party of generals
has ended in complete failure"
"The guilty mutineers.' the proc
lamation continued, will he delivered
to the revolutionary military tri-
bunaly"
The premier announced also weep
ing reforms curtailing the power OF
soldiers committees-the units of en-
listed men who have heretofore
mixed in with the strategy of the
commanders and sought to handle ali
army affairs.
"Henceforth," Kerensky asserted.
"the soldiers committees will control
only in internal affairs. and will not
interfere in matters of military
strategy
He went On to explain that this
would confine the authority of the
committees purely to activity behind
he fighting lines. On the front the
of the military commanders
would be supreme.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-13
British Ship Losses.

London, Sept 13.-German sub
marines last week made their lowest
record since the week of March II
in the number of British ships sunk,
according to the British admiralty.
Only twelve vessels of more thar
| 600 tons and six of less than l,GOO
tons were sent to the bottom, COM
pared with twenty Of the large and
three of the small vessels sunk tho
nrevious week. Four fishing vessels
also were lost.
The ministry of marine at Pari
issued a statement for the week end
ed September 8, showing one irencf
vessel of more than 1900 tons and
five vessels under 1.60s,sunk by mines
or. submarines. Three unsuccessful
attacks were made on as many YES
sells.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-13
'TONlGHT'S MEE1INGELEVEN ARE INDICTED
Seven Men Plead Guilty of Violat-
ing Prohibition Law and Are Sen
fenced.

The special grand jury of the Cor
poration court, Judge Barley presld
ing, met this morning, consisting OF
eight. with Charles H. Callahan as
foreman.
True bills were returned in the fol
lowing cases for violation OF the pro-
hibiticn law, viz: Joseph Bradley. p
A. Cannon, Rena Butler, VIM. W.
Dade, Obie Dawkins, William Hood,
]. s. Hogan, Peter Magner, Clarence
Pye. and Samuel Sorrell. Also a true
bill against Edward Slaughter for
murder, after which the jury was
discharged.
The following entered plea OF
guilty as indicted and "ere sentenced
TO one month in Jail and fine OF
fifty dollars, viz: Joseph Bradley,
gena Butler, VIM. w. Dade, Oble
Dawkins, William Hood, Clarence
Pye, Samuel Sorrcll.
The children of the late James K.
Avler and Margaret Ayler were
committed to St. Joseph's Orphan
asylum, Richmond, Va.
Arthur Grigsby, indicted for burg
lary. was given two years in the
penitentiary.
The case of Peter Magner was con-
tinued until the October term, and
he renewed his bond for his apear-
ance.
The case against Edward Slaugh-
ter, indicted for murder, was con-
tinued, at his request, until the Oc-
tober term.
The bonds in these cases were for
feited. E. Cannon and ]. S. Hogan,
Tor violation of the prohibition laws
and who were to appear at this term
and failed to do so.
Circuit Court for the City, Judge ].
3. Thornton Presiding.
The following DEGREES for divorce
upon grounds of desertion were
awarded:
Annette Lee VS.. John l.. Lee.
Alice S. Hurst vs.. George j. Hurst.
:, Selma II. Lynn VS.. Jane Lozaao
Lynn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-13
POLICE COURT NOTES.
Three Minor Cases Disposed of at
the Session This Morning.

Three Minor cases DlSpoSeu vi at
the Session This Morning.
Three coored men were brought
before the Police Court this morning
to answer charges urged against
them.
Horace Bird was accused of steal
ing clothes from another colored man
at the glass factory where the two
are employed. Bird denied the
charge, but material witness. man
who. it is said, witnessed the theft,
being absent, the case was continued.
William Mcknight charged with
being drunk in the street, was fined
S.. !.
Frank Jackson was charged with
yaerancy. The officer who made the
arrest stated that Jackson had been
lettering around for about month
The. accused was ordered to procure
employment Immediately, with the as
surance of the court that should he
again be found engaged in killing
time he will be summarily dealt with
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-13
Every Merchant in the City is urged
to be at the Chamber of Commerce
This Evening.

I. AS NAV be seen by a notice pub
] lished in another column of this is
8 sue, an important meeting has been
l scheduled to be held in the rooms OF
/ the Chamber of Commerce for this
Il evening at half past seven o'clock.
4 1t is called by the Retail Merchant
/ Association for the purpose of tax
ing up matters of special importance
to the merchants of the city.
Every merchant who takes any IN
terest in his own business and that OF
the city, as whole. is urged to at
tend this meeting. No matter Wheth-
er you are a member of the Retail
Merchants Association or not, go to
the meeting tonight. Go up and shake
! hands with your fellow business men,
It will do you good and your neigh
Dor as well.
There will be "more things doing
in Alexandria from now ON. Busi-
ness is going to be better. Get IN
line to get your share. 1t does not
make any difference now large or
how small your business may be, you
might be able to make suggestion,
and suggestions sometimes bring
about big results. A small acorn
properly planted at the right time
causes the mighty oak to grow. In
stead of waiting for something to turn
up, now is the time to join with your
neighbor business man and help
TURN THINGS UP.
I Let's have more cooperation and
less criticism. But if you feel that
you must criticise some one, go and
and get in front Of your mirror and
talk to the fellow you see there. Pos
sibly you will find enough to tt
about right to him, in pointing ont
| his short comings and telling him
what he ought to do for the good
himself and his city. Ask him how
much he has tried to do for Alexan-
dria in the past year. Put this Qu"
tion to him: Are you a Knocker or
Booster? There are a whole lot o:
other questions that. might be seg-
gested, but never mind them nov
just go to that meeting toni%!.
Don't forget the hour. It is 1880.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-13
GIRL WIFE MISSING?
Mrs. Maize Richards of This City
Who Disappeared Some Days Ago,
is Sought by Her Husband.

Another missing WIFE story came
to light this morning. It appears,
according to Washington paper,
that the husband of Mrs. Maize
Richards, of ITO north Columbus
street, Alexandria, told his troubles
to a Washington policeman. Lieut.
Hartley of the first precinct early
this morning. The paper says:
"Air Richards told what he knew
of tie disappearance of his girl-wife
and the mother of his 2-year-old
baby early this morning. He said
that she had been missing from
home since August p, since which
time he had learned she was living
in this city.
Maize Richards, before her disap-
pearance. mad worked for a short
while in Washington. During THIS
time she arrived home at an unusual
" late. hour. according to her. hus-
bands statements to the police. This
led to domestic troubles which prob
ably resulted in her leaving home
according to Richards.
Mrs. Richards is described as being
five feet in height, weighing lis
pounds, having a fair complexion, and
dark brown hair. When last seen by
her husband she wore a white waist
blue skirt, green sweater and straw
hat" rr
Police y officials here in Alexandra
state that, Mrs Richards told her
husband, last month that she woul(
mot live with him, any longer, anc
so far as is known she has not beer
living with him since then.