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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27
BOY FED STOLEN HORSE
Cost His Last Cent; Besides Going
Hungry He Was Arrested.

Detroit, Mich.-Bert Mcdonald of
Bedford is lover of horses and has
epent nearly all his sixteen years In
their company. This Is the principal
reason why Bert withstood the pangs
Ct hunger for twenty-four hours so a
horse he is charged with having stolen
might not go hungry.
Bert is rosy checked, fair haired and
sturdy. His father was employed in
Detroit until a short time ago. He was
thrown out of work and Bert went to
Rochester to get a job.
The boy couldn't get the job and
walking disconsolately about the street
his attention was attracted to hanu-
some horse saE St,
Bert forgot his troubles momentar-
lily. He patted and rubbed the horse,
slapped him on: the neck, then sprang
into the rig and drove away.
II was going to take a little ride,'
he said in police headquarters. Il
thought would drive to Belfsrd. Then
it occurred to me that IL could sell
him could get some pretty nice
things, and started for Detroit
1t was late in the afternoon when
Bert set outs He had had nothing To
eat since morning. Night came on. ana
Bert stopped under shed nea, litt.s
church, put a blanket on the horse,
wrapped the other about himself and
went to sleep. A9' Nt
Morning came and Bert was hungrv.
!, The horse was nibbling atstse planks.
Gee, old boy, you're hungry. amt
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27
HERE'S CITY CHAP WHO'S
NOW BOSS OF BIG FARM
They Say II Can't Be Done, But
Youpg Chlcagoan Just Went
Ahead and Did 1t.

Anedo ana DID IL.
Ada, Okla.-Can a boy born and
reared in a big city and educated in
a fashionable school leave the rush
Of the crowds, go hundreds OF miles
away, take charge of a farm and
make money? Kenneth Wicket has
demonstrated that it can be done.
Wicket, who is only 10 years old
and has been on farm but one year
Of his life, is manager of one of the
best farms in Pontotec county. He is
succeeding, If success on a farm is to
be reckoned in dollars and cents.
Wicket was born in Chicago and,
save for time when he was in school
in New York has spent practically all
of his time in Chicago. A year ago
he came to visit on Blue Valley farm,
a farm of 1000 acres that his father
had bought few years before. While
he was down here the manager left.
Knowing little about farming, but
having plenty of nerve and the de.
termination to win, Wicket tackled
the job himself and has been with it
ever since. He says he intends to
stick because he likes the life.
The common breed of hogs that he
found on the place were supplanted
by pure bred Poland Chinas. The
scrub cattle that roamed over the hill
side pastures in this short space of
one year have given away to pure
bred Angus.
A score of acres have been added
to the alfalfa acreage, and dozens of
other improvements have been made
by this youthful manager.
For the last year, in fact, ever since
young Wicket took charge, the farm
has paid wonderfully well.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27
The Summary Of the News

Christmas Vacations to Be Given Over
to expurgating German propaganda
from all school text books, histories,
biographies and reference books
throughout the United States.
BOlsheviki Give Ultimatum to the AL
lies by threatening to conclude sep
arate peace with Germany and give
the allies two months in which to
join in the general peace which
they propose.
SubtIety of German Propaganda is
just beginning to be understood in
thi Scountry. For years we have
heard stories of the discomfort in
British colonies over the English
rule. These and other ideas We're
circulated with German cunning to
hurt England. The way in which
the British colonies have rallied to
the aid Of their mother country
plainly shows an entirely different
feeling. Australia, India and South
Africa have all sent troops to the
front to serve the Allied cause.
Germans Blocked on Italian Front
and their offensives have been un-
successful in gaining any vantage
points. Heavy artillery action con-
tinues on both sides in this section.
Congressional Inquiry Inclueds cloth
ing, arms, ammunition and food,
shipping and fuel. Too much red
tape has hindered the preparedness
activities of the government, and
OrnSS socks tn find a hattar wa "
of accomplishing the aims of the
war establishment.
Prohibition Amendment Is Passed by
the House of Representatives after
12S. Under the terms of the reso-
luton the entire nation will be dry
If three-fourths of the states ratify
the amendment to the constitution
within seven years. The Senate
passed the resolution on August 1st
and the decision now rests with the
states.
Russian Army Officers Offer their SER
vices to the United States. These
officers are the ones with the Rus
sian forces that We're sent to France
in April last year.
Look for Bumper Wheat Crop in 1913
according to official report. 1t is
much too early to forecast the yield
but the acreage planted gives hopes
for record showing. For Ohio the
estimate is 2.140.O00 acres, COM
pared with 1.950,O00 acres, last
year.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27
CHAMPION DOG CATCHER
Captures Them With Bare Hands and
Shows More Scars Than an

Captures Them With Bare Hands and
Shows More Scars Than an
Iceland WhaIer.
Denver, Colo.-Herman w. Corn,
og-catcher-in-chief for Walter Cox,
Denver's poundmaster, looks as If he
had encountered busy buzzsaw or
stopped the contents of Krupp gun
in sudden flight. His body is liter
ally covered with scars from bites he
has received within the past six years
of service.
An auditing committee met and took
account of the scars on this man,
There are six on the hand, forty-one
on the face, sixty on his back, chest
and abdomen. 17S on his arms and
hands, 81 on his thighs and 176 on his
legs and feet. This is total of $50
scars. Corn's friends say he has
been bitten over 1000 times.
The only remedy for bites Corn
uses is local application of turpen.
tine. He always carries bottle OF
this first aid. If the wound is a large
one, he visits a doctor, but he never
lays orr work more than few days
from the most serious attacks OF
dogs.
Several years ago the Humane So.
ciety stopped the use of wire lassoes
in catching dogs. This did not have
much effect on Corn, as he then re-
sorted to catching dogs with his bare
hands. He has no fear of rabies or
hydrophobia. He has been bitten
numbers of time by rabid dogs and
has never suffered ill effects.
Corn is the best dog catcher in the
country" said Poundmaster Cox. ~
have been in the business twenty
years and have made a study of catch,
ing dogs, but Corn and his fearless
ness beat anything ever saw"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27

you? Well, I'll get you something to
eat" muttered Bert to the animal.
He fished through his pockets. Ten
cents was all he found.
Both of us can't eat on that he
thought.
"Giddap, old horse" he yelled, and
drove to a farmhouse nearby and in.
vested the 10 cents in oats.
Bert then drove to Detroit and was
trying to dispose of the rig when he
was arrested. He was taken back to
Rochester and will be tried for lar
ceny.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27

Widows frequently lead bachelors
to the marriage altar; they have been
there before and they knew the way.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27

Men who have seen better days as a
rule looked ut them too often through
the bottoms OF whisky glasses.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27

Any woman has Il perfect right to
look in milliners window and wish
she had a wealthy husband.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27

Keep your temper il it is good, and
don't lose il ii il's bad.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27

When you lose friend by lending
him small sum of money you get the
best of the bargain.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27

Blessed are they who know enough
toslet well enough alone.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27

A married man thinks all his wife
has to do is to hunt new places in
which to hide his things.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27

The man who loves woman as
time for outside flirtations.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27

No man who has never been tempt
ed IS sure of his honesty.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27

knowledge OF ones ignorance is th,
master key to wisdom.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27

Many a CRATER has built his fortune
ON a steal foundation.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27

When man is selfish he shows HIM
poor Judge Of men.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27

Practice makes perfect-at least
piano practice MAKES perfect martyrs
of the neighbors.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-12-27

have her go around disgracing the
family. The theory of letting George
do it works splendidly If you can
steel yourself to adopt It.!
''They always give Ethel the orna-
mental Jobs at guild or club suppers
or parties. The rest of us fly around
like distracted chickens in the hot
kitchen, seeing that the biscuits are
done on time and that the creamed
chicken is just right, while Ethel,
looking like picture, takes the tick
.ets or converses with the guests! We
never dream of giving her anything
responsible to do.
Nobody ever pipes up in commit
tee meetings and says confidently:
oh, let Ethel handle the planning of
the dinner. or arrange for the enter
tainers, or see about the ordering of
invitations!' Not much! We know
that If we did SO there would be no
one led. entertained. Or invited
"And, moreover, people do not cast
Ethel into outer darkness for her
sins--they go right on asking her to
come, patiently waiting for her to get
ready to arrive and dancing around
waiting on her after she has got there.
And I've concluded I'm an, idiot not
to be just like her and spare myself
all unnecessary exertion!"
"Ycu couldn't do it," declared the
patient listener.
II know l Couldn't" sighed tho giri
who likes to talk. 3s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
MARION CHAPTER
HOLDS INSTALLATION

Marion Chapter NO. 63, o. Z. ST. held
its annual installation of officers Thurs
day evening. The exercises were pref
tily carried out by Past Grand Patron
Frank Z. Dill, assisted by Grand Mar
shall Miss Jennie Sutherland and Grand
Chaplain Mrs. Hattie Cobb. Dennis or
chestra of Augusta furnished the music
and delightful program was given by
Miss Florence Moody, soprano; Keith
Ryan. tenor, and Toby Moore of Bow
dom, reader. Refreshments were served
following the installation.
The following elective and appointive
officers We're installed: Mrs Mamie /.
Moore, worthy matron; William keene,
worthy patron; Miss Julia Clason, asso-
ciate matron; Miss Mertie Barker, Sec.
Miss Fannie Moore, Treas; Mr.. Lu Stone,
conductress; Mrs. Alma Tuck, associate
conductress; Mrs. Hattie Cobb, chaplain
Mrs. Judia Marley, marshal; Miss Annie
Blanchard, organist; Mrs. Hazel Strout,
Adah; Miss Esther Wadsworth, Ruth
Mrs. Edith Holt. Esther; Mrs. Edith
Drawn. Martha; Miss Grace Clark, Elec-
ia; Mrs, Laura keene, warden; Q. G.
Andrews. sentinel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
PLEASING CONCERT
AT G.. A. X. HALL

A pleasing concert was given Thurs
day evening at G.. A. +. hall under the
auspices Of the Daughters of Saint
Margaret. There was a good attend
ance and all felt veil repaid. The tai
ent was principally local Mrs. Arthur
Taicott Brooks gave several selections
in highly efficient manner that were
exceptionally we'll received. Raoul
Dufail of Auburn was the star Of the
evening and his rendition of Beloved,
1t Is Morn" by Alyard and Of "Madri-
enne' by Suits, proved him to be the
possessor Of an exquisite voice, de-
lightful technique and pleasing stage
appearance. The other artists We're
violin, James Cusick, accompanied by
Miss Catherine Hickey; Mrs. Fred i.
McCausland, accompanist; Mrs n H.
Trafton, soprano, accompanied by Mrs.
Brooks; Misses Catherine Knight, vi
olin and Miss Elizabeth Knight, ac-
companist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
REST ROOM ASSN. HEARS
INTERESTING REPORTS

The Gardiner Rest Room Associa-
ton held it's second annual meeting
yesterday, and heard the report of the
years work, which Vii be of interest
to the public.
The attendance at the room from
April through December, has been 3671
persons OF these persons, the follow
ing numbers, recorded month by
month. have come from out of town:
May, IS; June, IS; July, 172; August,
1o6; September, PSI; October, 125; No
yember. las; December, 152. Cat first
sight. it seems strange that the de-
cember attendance was smaller than
that Of some other months. This must
be attributed TO the extremely sever
weather and the blocking snow storm
just before Christmas week, which
prevented many suburban people
from coming into town..
Mrs. Young, the kindly and efficient
matron, has many pleasant things to
tell of her suburban visitors. She tells
of children coming after a severe bout
at the dentists, hysterical and unnerV-
ed, and going away smiling after an
hour of rest and cheerful talk; of
mothers bringing their babies; of traV
ellers, thankful 10 bridge over weary
hours of waiting between trains. She
tells, too, of the two Pittston ladies
who subscribed, unasked, to the Rest
room, in token of their appreciation OF
its value: and of others who have
brought flowers, reading material, etc.
Such things are pleasant and inspiring
hearing; and coming, as they do,
wholly unsolicited, are the best teSti-
mony to the success of the enterprise.
Besides these visitors, there has been
a daily attendance of high school girls
whose homes are out of town, and who
come regularly to the Rest room dur
ing the noon hour, to eat their lunch
eon, often experimenting 1t with cup
of cocoa. Many of our merchant clerks
have also learned that the Rest room
is a good place wherein to pass a leis-
ure half hour. and drink tea, coffee, or
cocoa. This was especially the case
during Christmas week. when the
room was kept open till Z o'clock for
the convenience of these young ladies.
The refreshments sold have more
than paid for themselves this year.
leaving a balance of S. beyond expens-
es. The box for voluntary subscrlp-
tions has receive ed over S12. The treas
urer's report showed balance Of S2.42
In soliciting funds to carry on the
the work through the coming year, the
officers of the association feel confident
that they are carrying out the wish of
the community. The Rest room has
now established itself, as a real ben
eft. meeting real need: it is hoped
that the current year will give even
stronger proof Of it's quiet but benefi-
cent influence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
ADJUSTMENTS
THE STRAND


Triangle Film Corporation Presents
William S. Hart, Everybody's Fav-
orite, in Thomas ince, Production
1.-THE Return of Draw Esan," at the
Strand Today
Come today and don't wait until Sat
urday night to see your favorite, Will
liam S Hart, in his latest Ince master
piece, The Return of Draw Egan,"
as every one will want to see this
great picture.
The Return of Draw Egan" is a
gripping story of a bad man VINO goes
straight, q worse one who would like
to prevent his reformation. and girl
who makes it possible. Its action takes
place in yellow Dog" tough town
infested with reckless gun-men, who
make life miserable for the few re-
spectacle citizens. From the moment
Hart is introduced until the fade
out" scene. the play, it is declared is
bristling with. swift action and force
full with big situations.
AS Draw Egan, the desperado,
who swings over to the path of right
eousness under the influence of sweet
young girl Hart is said to have con-
tributed a characterization that COM
pares favorably with his now famous
Aryan." He is once again at home with
two guns on his hip and chip on his
shoulder.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
GARDINER LODGE,
i. O. 0. F., INSTALLS

Gardiner lodge. l. o. 0. F.. held their
annual installation of officers Thurs
day evening, D. D. G. NJ, J. w. Rand
lett and suite of Richmond being the
installing officers. The work was car
ried out in a highly efficient manner.
Music was furnished by a 16-piece
orchestra. Miss Cotheran of Augusta
and Miss Lawrence Of South Gardiner
were soloists and Miss Eleanor Dan
forth was the reader. The following
are the officers installed: N. G.. L. J.
Weston: V. c., A. D. Cole; rec sec,
E. c. Mears; fin. sec, r. T. True,
treasurer, Fred n. Hamlin; agent, r.
T. True; trustees, G. A. Cobb, A. W.
Drake and A. c. Eldridge; warden,
Llewellyn Lehman: conductor. Arthur
Baker; chaplain, Perley Belts; r. S. S.,
Ralph Pottle; L. S. S.. Guy Pottle
r. S. N. G.. Donald Blair; L. S. N. G.,
Frank Bsockman; l. G.. Horace Small;
o. G.. Fred Chilcotte; r. S. V. G., Rob-
ert Sugar; L. S. V. G., T. C. Littlefield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
OAKLAND
Annual Meeting of Free Baptist
Parish Saturday - Universal
lists to Hold Postponed Meet
ing Jan. 15-Poverty Party Is
Planned by Baptist Church

The annual Flee Baptist parish sup
per will be held in the Post rooms on
Saturday, Jan. IS. at o'clock. All
members Of the parish are cordially in
Vited.
Miss Beulah Lufkin returned to her
home Wednesday afternoon after hav-
ing passed two weeks with friends in
Massachusetts,. and she also enjoyed
q trip to New York.
A very jolly party enjoyed an old
fashioned dance at Memorial hall
Thursday evening.
The annual meeting of the First Uni
versalst society will be held at the
church vestry on Monday evening.
Jan. IS. A good attendance is desired
as this meeting was postponed one
week on account of a lack of a major
ity.
A Poverty social will be held at the
Baptist church vestry Friday evening.
Jan. -. Each lady is requested to
bring a lunch for two people. There
Will be n small admission and every
fifth one will be admitted free. Per-
sons attending this party are desired
to dress III their oldest clothes as a
prlZe VIII be awarded for the one look
ing the most poverty stricken. A fine
of 10 cents will be imposed upon any
one well dressed. All are cordially in
vited to attend.
Rev. P. A. A. Killam has returned
from weeks trip to Boston, where
he attended the Billy Sunday meetings.
The thermometer took a sudden drop
Thursday, registering 10 above about
noon.
Fred II. Leech has returned from a
trip to Pittsfield where he installed the
officers of the local camp. S. of w. on
Wednesday night.
Deputy Sheriff David B. Ellis
brought man before Judge George w.
Fields Wednesday charged with intox-
ication He was dismissed after paying
the costs and fine, $685.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
BELFAST
Emma White Barker Tent, d. of
v, Installs Officers-Univer-
salist Church Holds Annual
Meeting - Funeral of Mrs.
George |. Elwell

At the regular meeting Of Emma
White Barker Tent. Daughters of Vet
Grams, held at Memorial hall Wednesday
evening. one comrade was obligated and
two sisters Joined by initiation. This
was followed by the annual installation
of officers. the work Of installing being
beautifully done by Mrs. Eta r. Saw
cry. department president and Miss
Alice Z. Simmons. department guide.
The elected officers installed were: Pres
ident, Mrs. Emma Brown; senior vice
president. Mrs. Mary Carter; junior vice
president, Mrs. Myra Dutch; chaplain,
Mrs. Georgia Juan; treasurer Mrs. Eta
Z. Slavery; patriotic instructor, Miss
Alice L. Simmons; councillor, Miss Flor
ence kimball; secretary, Mrs. lisa Ellis;
guide, Mrs. Ethel Whiting; musician.
Miss Ruth kimball color bearer. Mrs
Dora Bridges. Owing to the absence
of some Of the appointed officers, the
installation of the entire list of ap-
pointed officers was deferred until next
Wednesday evening. Following the in
stallation brief program was given.
AT the annual meeting of the Uni
versahst Aid held Wednesday after
noon at the UniVerSalst church, the
following officers We're elected: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Fred Rackiiffe; vice pres
ident, Mrs. A. L. Thayer: secretary and
treasurer, Miss Frances Hodsden. The
annual parish supper was served at
O'Clock, followed by the annual bus
mess meeting of the church, at which
the following officers We're elected:
Moderator, F. l. Wilson; clerk, c. E.
johnson: treasurer, G.. G.. Abbott;
standing committee, G. G. Abbott, F. l.
Wilson, Selwyn Thompson, w. A.
Swift and Charles Bickford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
Funeral of Mrs. George !. Elweii

The funeral services of the late Mrs.
Georgia /. Elwell, who died Monday at
her home at Northport, We're held on
Thursday at 10 A. NJ, conducted by
Rev Arthur +. Wilson OF the Belfast
Unitarian church. Mrs. Elwell was
born in Belfast July IS, 1S47, the daugh-
ter of the late Capt. James and Abigail
Bean Gilchrest and her early life was
passed in Belfast until her marriage
in 1915 to Noah B. Elwell of Northport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
To kennebec journal Readers

Reason for reduction in the volume
of our country news service is made
plain tonour readers, everywhere, by
the amount OF Legislative reports. The
Journal has condensed and deleted in
every department to meet the demands
upon our space by legislative proceed
ings. In the days when the Legisla-
ture is not in session we hope to
catch up" in a measure, but we beg
the indulgence of readers and CORE
spondents for few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
Victoria Cross" with Lou TeIIegen, is
the johnson Opera House Bill To-

The Burton Holmes views, some
thing everybody follows, a rafting
comedy and the big Paramount feature,
Victoria Cross with the husband of
Geraldine Farrar, Lou Tellegen, as the
star. supported by Sesme Hakawana,
fills well balanced program at the
theatre today and tomorrow. Twenty
Thousand Leagues under the Sea-" by
Jules Verne, will soon be seen at the
Coliseum. Every scholar in Gardiner
should see this big eduactor. Special
musical settings.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12

An item in Wednesdays Journal re-
ferred to the basketball team which is
to play at Wilton and Livermore Falls
as an independent team. 1T is indepen-
dent only in the fact that the boys pay
their own expenses. IN all other ways
it is representative team Of the Gar
diner High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
To Kennebec journal Readers

Reason for reduction in the volume %
our county news service is made plain
to our readers. everywhere by the
amount of legislative reports The
Journal has condensed and deleted in
every department to meet the demand !
upon our space by legislative proceed
nga. In the days when the Legislature
IS not in session we hope to catch up
in measure, but we beg the indul-
gence of readers and correspondents FOR
d few weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
BROWN ISSUES
CHALLENGE TO WARE

c. A. Brown, owner of Barney, has is
sued a challenge to w. E. Ware, owner
of Teddy P, for a race. He backs his
challenge by posting purse of 500. The
race, should Mr.. Ware accept the gaunt-
let will occur after January IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-12
J. Warren HUNTINGTON

The death of j. Warren Huntington
occurred at his home in Chelsea Wed
nesday evening at the age of II years
The funeral will be held this Friday
afternoon at o'clock at the rooms o.
Twombly Co.