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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

Waterville, Me-. May 1-(Special)-
The May meeting of the city govern
ment which was held Tuesday evening
was featured by the application of the
Waterville, Fairfield g. Oakland Rail-
way for a spur track from their line on
Temple street up Charles street to near
the old II. NJ. Fuller place, where a
new freight depot is to be built, this
being the first public announcement Of
the building of a freight station by
this road although it was announced
a contract with the Lewiston, Augusta
G. Waterville Railway for freight SER
vice. The new building will, it is un
derstood, be put up at once and will
be ready for business within a short
time. A large number of new special
policemen were appointed, including
the janitorS of the schools, guards at
the Waterville Iron Works and other
places. A statement from the city mar
shall on the value of the new patrol
wagon was received and ordered placed
on file. There was considerable dis
cussion over accepting the bond of AL
bert Wade as constable saying that
he was not elected. Francis M. Joseph
was elected temporary president of the
common council.
The meeting was called to order short
ly after s o'clock by Mayor Meader and
roll of accounts No. 1898. carrying a total
of sS2,S21l 10, was passed. It was as fol-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02
WINSL0W

The Sebasticook Literary Club met
Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs Frank S. Dolliff and was well at
tended. In the absence of the secre-
tary, Mrs. +. *. Conant was chosen
were responded to by the members
Household economies followed. After
short business session the roll call
on miscellaneous subjects was given
Paper, Tariff Bill" by Mrs. Joseph
Eaton; reading, by Miss Cora Bassett.
Mrs. William kinnear was a guest of
the club. The next meeting Will be
held May Is.
BY means of soap orders the Sixth,
Seventh. Eighth and Ninth grades OF
Grammar school are trying to secure
Victrola.
Mrs. Jennie Withee, accompanied by
Mrs. Stillson Of Vassalboro. where she
has been stopping for few months,
is at her home on Clinton avenue.
Miss Beulah Withee was a week
end guest of her mother, Mrs. Jennie
Withee.
Mrs. f. A. Smiley for a few days has
been assisting her sister, Miss Mary
WriSley, Waterville, who is i'll at her
home.
In Tuesdays news mention was made
of Timothy J. O'Donnell, jantor of the
City hall. Waterville. giving three of his
sons to the country. Winslow can com
pare with it, as three sons of Mr.. AMI
Mrs. Albert w. Lane are serving their
country. Frank Lane has been in the
navy for the past two years and at the
present time is on the battleship Arkan-
sas. Ned Lane and Warren Milton left
Monday with Co. Fl for Bath.
Charles Thomas. the rural mail carrier,
after being confined to his home with the
grip resumed his duties Monday morn
ing. Mrs Thomas delivered the mail our
ing Mr.. Thomas illness.
The minstrel show the High school pu-
nils are rehearsing will be presented at
the Grange hall, the date to be announced
later.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester a. Grant ATTENDED
the funeral services of Harry CHADWICK
Tuesday afternoon at his late nome IN
ra,armo The Winslow school teachers
sent flowers.
E,red King of Rumford was calling
on friends in town Monday.
Thinkers Singing Orchestra Will give
an entertainment and furnish music
for the dance at the Taconnet club
house Tuesday evening, May 8. Those
that attended the entertainment given
nv the orihestra at the clubhouse few
months ago greatly enjoyed their fine
mnsic.
BY invitation Of the Tuesday Club the
Kennebec Union Of Women's Clubs
will meet Friday. May 4. for their an
nual meeting at the Baptist church at
Oakland. The Ladies' Aid will serve
dinner in the vestry at noon.
At the baseball game Monday after
noon between Winslow High school
and Lawrence High school of Fairfield,
the score was 10 to 6 in favor of the
Lawrence High of Fairfield.
The social given under the auspices
of the ninth grade of the Grammar
school Monday evening at the Taconnet
clubhouse was largely attended and
was a success both socially and flnan-
cially. A few of the parents of the
pupils attended. Miss Rosie Reynolds
furnished music for the marching and
games. Ice cream and confectionery
were on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

Prices" always an item of i'm
porte nee in connection with adver-
tised goods. have in these times
greater interest than usual. For
they change over highland every
change IL Of purse-interest to
readers Of ads.
Not many homes fail" if 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" 1t 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. or
course she studies the ads
So much Of the income Of each
home is spent in the stores that
they play a bic part In home max
ing. Some stores serve so well
that all stores must try to keep
pace. Some stores advertise so
informingly and helpfully that all
stores aim to reach the same mark
The woman who studies the ads
would find nothing but amusement
in a 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.
study the ads is essential If 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
ore-even in small matters-is
worth while.
The most attractive VALUES
offered In the stores today are ADJ
VERTISED in this newspaper.
That IL why these ads are IMPOR-
TANT TO YOU.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02
Tho connoisseurs.

Two farmers. attired in corduroys
and CATERS, were strolling through a
picture gallery. where they looked. and
apparently felt, decidedly out of place.
But at last they brought up before q
picture which really seemed to please
them-a portrait Of a lovely girl with
a particularly ugly bulldog.
This is something nice, Dick" said
one. ia. zs
Dick referred to the catalogue.
Beauty and the Beast" he said.
The other man looked closer at the
bulldog.
All" he sighed. appreciatively, The
is a beauty. too!'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02
Statement
on Irish roblem Put off
England's Proposed Solution by Premier Post
-Bonar Law Will Name Date Next Week

Kirkcaldy burghs, as to when the pre-
mier proposed to make statement on
the governments efforts to effect an
Irish settlement, Mr.. Bonar Law said:
II am sorry again to make claim
on the indulgence of the House in this
matter. Owing to circumstances which
could not be foreseen it is impossible
for him to make a statement but be-
fore the end of the week ! will name a
date next week as which the statement
will be made"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

STEAMER SUNK

London, May 1.-The Uruguayan
steamship Gorilla has been sunk with
out warning by a German submarine.
The crew was saved.
The submarine approached the
steamer and. after maneuvering into
position shelled 1t until it sank. The
crew took to the boats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

on board until all the patients had
been provided for and had been safely
placed in the boats.
The behavior Of the troops on board
the Ballarat was splendid. according to
the reports made by the commanders
on board, and recalls the heroism dis
played by the soldiers at the time Of
the sinking Of the British troop ship
Birkenhead off the African coast In
1852.
The Ballarat was 500 feet long, 81
feet beam and 81 feet deep. She was
built at Greenock in 1911.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

London. May 1.-Premier Lloyd
Georges statement as to the govern
ment's proposed solution of the Irish
problem has been postponed until next
week because of unforeseen circum-
stances This announcement was made
in the House of Commons today by
Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the
exchequer.
Replying to question by Sir James
Henry Dalziel, Liberal member for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02
Electric Oxen Goad

An electric substitute for the goad
or bull-whip has just been patented By
a Fort Worth man. The Electrical Elk
perimenter describes it as a hollow rod
with several small batteries and an
electric coil in the handle: at the other
end are two contact points. spaced a
little distance from each other When
the stockman wants to hurry bessie
up he touches her with the rod and she
gets a shock that wakes her up and
makes her move.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02
Building Enduring Friendships

In time of uncertain for commodes-such
time the live merchant his opportun.
ity for service.
He makes VALUE-GIVING the big aim and pur
pose in his service to his atrons If another merchant
in pursuit of usual profits boosts prices he holds them
mark permitting but the narrowest margin of persale
profits He sells greater volume of goods. His aggre
gate profits satisfactoryand in every sale made he
has rendered service to the customer and has friend
ship which will not quickly vanish.
The far-seeing merchant finds in era of uncertain
prices his greatest prestige winning opportunity To make
the most of this he must make his advertising more force.
full than before-must get his story to all the
people every day!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02
u. S. WOODWARD
ABRAHAMS SUNK

New York. May 1.-The American
schooner Woodward Abrahams. a YES
sci Of 744 tons register, has been sunk
by German submarine, according to
a cable message received here today by
Pendleton Brothers, former owners Of
the ship. All of the crew Of nine men
We're saved the cable added
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02
A Year for
RECORDS


a
worth while finds appreciation than before
who of their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

places in Maine, Lewis Strickland: mu-
sic, G. r. French and Lorin Strickland.
Mrs. G. r. French had the misfortune
to lose a beautiful gold necklace on
her way to town Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-02

Armorv $500
Board of Health, $40
civ hail 1,3O7.75
Common Schools, 3,oSo.oo
Cornons $4,000
Current Expenses, 2l.9l
Fire Department 632 Is
Hiob School 1872 go
1,tarest 1888
Interest Bearing Notes, Zo,oeo'uo
Miscellaneous 1900
Police Department. 1876
Public Library, 3oo.-4
sewer Donartment. 147.SS
Snrin,,ling 64.55
street Denortn,ent. 1929. as
ctraat T,iabts SO7.34
e,urnort Of poor s24.O5
7'ota, Of roll s32.s21.1o
Poll taxes were fixed at 50 for 1917. 1t
was voted that s125 be appropriated for
Memorial day. The week of May uh
was designated as cleanup week 1t was
voted to place new culverts on Grove
street. An order that Front street De
paved with granite from Bay view 10
Temple street referred to committee on
streets. 1t was voted that order for re-
grading sidewalk on Gilman street from
Pleasant street to Middle street be re-
ferred Ia committee on new sidewalks.
The list of streets to be sprinkled was
read and passed. 1t was voted that the
committee on streets and sewers let con-
tract for Hayden Brook sewer and deter
mine amount to be built.
Orders were referred to committee on
streets and sewers for regarding sidewalk
on Main street and Prospect street. an
order for a tar sidewalk on Silver street
was referred to committee on new side
walks
An order for new light on HILLSIDE
avenua was referred to committee on
street lights.
petition for a gasolene pump on
Temple street in front OF r. =. CAR
place was referred to the committee
on streets and city engineer with pow
err to act.
1t was ordered that the crawling
of Hazelwood avenue be completed and
a new crosswalk built across College
avenue at the juncture of HaZelwood
avenue.
It was voted that the mayor and
city council take steps to abate the
nuisance of the unloading Of cars on
Common street.
A petition for repairs on Drummond
avenue was referred to the committee
on streets and the city engineer.
On the petition of the Waterville.
Fairfield and Oakland Street Railway
for a spur track on Charles street.
hearing was ordered for May 10, at
o'clock in the evening.
A claim from L. NJ. Levine for SIS
for damage to sheep by dogs was re-
ferred to committee on claims.
The committee on claims reported on
the claim Of Eugene Landry for damage
by overlooking of Hayden brook. that
there was no liability. The people on
Winter street presented remonstrance
against sprinkling the street and it was
referred to the municipal officers at their
hearing on sprinkling.
The ianitors of the school buildings and
other special guards were appointed spe-
cial officers.
A communication was received from the
civic Improvement committee Of the Wa
terville Woman's Club asking that the
city government appoint George L. Beach
of New Bedford, Mass, as Fairgrounds
instructor for the summer and it was re-
ferred to the committee on appropria-
lions.
communication from the State High
way Commission stating that $500 had
been appropriated for the city in State
aid road work. and giving instructions for
spending money on the work. and it was
ordered placed On file.
street light on High street referred
to committee on lights, for a claim by
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23
AT THE CHURCHES
AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH.

All our services will be held next Sunday as usual We have been pleased at the increased attendance recently. We hope the people will be inclined to keep up the tendency.
 Sunday School, 9:45 a. m
 Preaching, II a. m. and 2 p. m.
 Young Peoples Union, 6 D. m.
 Our Thankgsgiving service will be held on Wednesday evening instead of Thursday. We are to give the pray CT meetig hour over to that service. have agreed to go out to Hickory Creek and speak to the peopel of that community on Thanksgiving Day at the program which the school is pre- pairing.
 Preaching Saturday at Habberton, 2:3O and D. m.; at Zion Sunday at 2:30 p. m. A cordial invitation is ex- tended you to come and worship with us.
 w. 1. Elledge, Pastor
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23
NJ. E. CHURCH. SOUTH.

The services will be held as usual, except the pastor expects to give a complete report of the years work at one of the services, as this will be the last Sunday before the annual con- ference.
 If possible let every member of the church be present and make the last services the best of the year
 Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
 II a. m. Special program of the Woman's Missionary Society followed by sermon on "The Ministry of Wo- man"
 Preaching at 7;15 D. m. Subject: The Supreme Question.
 League, 6:30 D. m. Special Thanks giving program. All members are urged, and visitors are invited to come
 Union Thanksgiving service will be held at our church Nov. 29, 10 a. m. l am very sorry not to be present, but it will be impossible to attend as shall be attending conference at Hell ena. trust everybody will take ad- vantage of the opportunity and be at the service.
 D,,1apoY
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23
West X Dampf will pay you the highest cash price for produce.

SMITH X BANKS INSURANCE AGENCY, SPRINGDALE, ARK. ARE AGENTS FOR THE FOLLOW ING INSURANCE COMPANIES: i: ETNA, CONNECTICUT. FIRE MANS, HOME, NATIONAL UNION, PHGNIX. AND OTHER GOOD CON- PANIES. PLEASE SEE Is WHEN IN NEED OF INSURANCE.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23
A. H. Dulaney, Pastor.

k L. Archer, who was reared in the vicinity of Lowell, died recently at his home in Blackfoot, Idaho. He went to Idaho in 1904, and was prominent in the social and business life of Black foot He is survived by a widow and three children, tae widows maiden name having been Rebecea Graham, and his has numerous relatives in the vicinity of Lowell Mir Archer was Il years of age, and his death was due to heart trouble.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23
NOTICE.

The Springdale Berry Growers As sociation will hold it's annual meeting Tn the mayors office on Saturday, Dec. ist, at Z o'clock D. m. At that meeting d Board of Directors for the ensuing year will be elected Report of Secre- tary and, Treasurer for last year will De made. Listing of berry acreage for coming year. Kind and amount o1 crates for coming season required. All stockholders are expected to be pres ent on above date as we'll as all others who desire to ship with us the com ing season. 30-1t.
 Wilson CardWell.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

Mrs. A. L. Cline was over from Si loam Springs last week visiting with Springdale friends The many friends of Rev. Cline regret to learn that he has been forced to give up his church work on account of i'll health, and the family will probably spend the winter in New Mexico Mr Cline has been given years vacation in which he hopes to regain his health.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

Almost $500 was raised for the Y. M. C. A. fund Friday evening at the meeting at the First Baptist Church, and there have been a number of con- tributions since the meeting, bring ing the total up to about $500
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

The Rogers Democrat entered up- on it's 22nd year last week under the management of F. M and Erwin Funk. The Democrat is one of Ark ansas best country newspapers, due in great measure to the work of Erwin Funk, the junior member of the family. We know Erwin's dad won't object to this statement.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

John Clemmer and daughter, Miss Eunice, arrived Wednesday from Ranger, Tex, to visit with the form CTS parents, MT. and Mrs. J. c. Clem- mer. John reports an oil boom at Ranger, one we'll having already been brought in which it is estimated will flow 1500 barrels per day. His farm
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23
WEATHER REPORT
MARKET REPORT

Thursday, November 21, 1917.
 Following is the local market. ac- cording to local dealers on Thursdav morning. Allowances must be made for any rise or decline according to date products are offered:
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

J. D. Jackson of near Aurora lost his barn, large amount of feed. a fine team of mules and new wheat binder one night recently by lightning. The mules might have escaped from the destruction by the fire but the bolt that fired the barn killed them in stantly. Ar. Jackson had no insurance. Huntsville Democrat.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

Mrs. Rena Lucas, who had been here visiting with her sister, Mrs. E. $. Thompson, returned Saturday to her home at Pettigrew. Mir. Lucas is a travelling salesman, and the family is thinking of locating in Springdale
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

Buck Townson is the first man in Benton county to be arrested for fail ing to answer to the federal draft and appearing for examination. He reg istered in Tulsa in June and is still a citizen of Oklahoma. This summer he moved to Arkansas and settled on a farm on the White river east of Rog- CTS, where he was found Saturday by Deputy Naples who arrested him on charge of draft resisting. He was brought to the county jail and kept here several days until sent to Camp Pike to be turned over to federal au- thorities. Bentonville Record.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

Mrs. B. B. Brogdon and little son left Saturday night for Camp Beaure- gard, La, where they expect to re- main as long as Capt. Brogdon and his company are stationed at that point, which will probably be till next spring.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

Alex Aaron, son of Joe Aaron re- siding northwest of Sprngdale. has been appointed substitute railway mail clerk and given run from Mo nett to Springdale on No. and re- turn on No. 6.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

is part of the tract that is covered by the lease, and is in close proximity to the flowing we'll So John is in fair way to be on "easy street" which his old Springdale friends will be glad to learn
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23
NOTICE.

We, the undersigned, will prose cute any person or persons hunting or carrying firearms on our farms. Lloyd L. Hill. R. Happier
 J. A. Phillips
 A. H. Glass
 T. F. Glass.
 Frank Taylor
 P. w. Boone. C. C. Brogdon, W. L. Anderson l. P Moore,
 w. B. Brogdon.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

Rev. R. s. Brown, who came here recently to accept the pastorate of the First Presbyterian Church. has purchased the Guy McDavid residence property on Maple Street. occupied for some time past by pr. R. T. Henry Dr. Henry and family have moved to the property owned by Miss Maud Easterly
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

Miss Ada kennan went to Tulsa. Okla, recently where she Is taking a course in a business college Her brother, Lee Kennan, has employ ment at Sand Springs, which is prac- tieally suburb of Tulsa.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

R. c. Clark and son Harold went down to Ft. Gibson Sunday to spend a flaw days visiting his brother, J E. Clark. They were accompanied home by his father, J. NJ. Clark, who will visit here for few days before going to his home at Huntsville.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

All piano factories recommend hay ing pianos tuned twice year. Have A. W. Rife do your tuning. Fifteen years experience. Phone l18. Fayette- etteville Can answer calls promptly.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23
-==--==-=
 FARM LOANS

Get your money without delay. Quick inspection. Courteous treatment
 R. C. LEEPER, Agent. If. Box 364. Springdale. Ark.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

Squire R. L. Atwood left yesterday morning for Hot Springs to sell a car of apples
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

lie was Confederate soldier, having served four years in the army He is survived by numerous relatives. The remains were inferred in the Phillips cemetery near Accident school house, services being conducted by Rev. Johnson
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

Sam Holt died a few days ago in the City Hospital at Fayetteville
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

Old friends here of Ambrose Dow mum, who was reared on Spring Creek northwest of Springdale, will regret to learn of his critical illness at his home at San Antonio, Texas. He is suffering with cancer of the stomach, anl fears are entertained that he will not recover His brother, L. B Dow mum, and wife, left Monday morning for his bedside, and another brother, J. N. DoWnum, residing near Elm Springs, left Monday night The lat ter was also accompanied by his wife.
 LATER-Mr. Downum died Tues day afternoon at 3 o'clock
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

John Spur and George Wilson of Forsythe, Mo-, were arrested here on the road to Rogers Friday evening with two fine horses they were rid ing to Fayetteville They were horse thieves, having stolen the animals at Forsythe Sheriff Jackson made the arrest on strength of descriptions of the men furnished him, which tailed with their appearance He brought the men to jail and kept them over Sunday until Sheriff Combs of Fancy county, and the owner came down and got the men and horses. The horses were valued at $500 and Sheriff Jack son got a reward of $50 given for their recovery, and gets $50 more on the conviction of the thieves.-Ben- tonville Record
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23
AUCTIONEER.

I am a licensed auctioneer, and am prepared to cry sales in this section for the public. Phone | longs No. 815' or see me. Will give you prompt. reliable service.
 T. II. MeCORKHILL. If. Springdale, Ark.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

B. W. Gould, 84 years of age, died last week at his home at Rogers.
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

Miss Pearl Hummer left Saturday for Grove and Pitcher, Oklahoma, to visit relatives
The Springdale news., 1917-11-23

Ross Fogle and Miss Bessie Thom- as of Rogers were married recently.