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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-06-28
POISONING THE POTATO BUG
Work May Be Done by Spraying Or
With Paris 0reen-Arsenate Of
Lead Is Good.

The potato bug may be poisoned
either by spraying or busting the plant
with paris green or by an arsenate Of
lead spray. For spraying use one pound
paris green to so gallons Of water. 1t Is
well to add two or three pounds
slaked quickllme to prevent danger Of
burning the leaves.
Arsenate Of lead is good spray; It
sticks longer, but does not kill so
quickly. Use three to four pounds Of
the lead paste in so gallons water,
Both paris green and arsenate Of lead
are deadly poisons and should be han,
died accordingly.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-06-28
A Rash Bargain.

The minister dropped into the village
barber shop for shave, at the close
Of which he prOffered the usual ten
cent price of the shop. "I'll take it in
preaching, SIR" replied the polite bar
Der, refusing the offered coin. MY
friend" rejoined the minister with
some dignity, II haven't a ten-cent ser
mon" "That's all right, sir" quickly
retorted the barber: then I'll come
twice."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-06-28
Corridor 40 Revolver RANGE.

A long basement corridor, bounded
on either side by brick walls, has been
fitted up at small expense by the police
department Of Salem, Mass, as a re-
volver range. The total cost Of max
ing the alteration was but $35. Be
cause Of its convenient location, the
members of the force have found it
easy to keep up their revolver practice.
The target end Of the corridor was COW
cred with sheet iron, over which planks
we're placed to prevent the bullets from
rebOunding. The lights were protected
with sheet iron also. A plain wooden
counter serves to hold the revolvers
when they are not in use. When
marksman desires to inspect the tar
get closely 1t can be drawn nearer on
a wire which Is stretched from one end
Of the gallery to the other.-POpular
Mechanics Magazine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-06-28
Surely Not Waqner.

When Magnetism first came In the
adherents Of the old school, with its
lovely melOdic phrases and forms, did
not take kindly to it. RIatz had been
conducting rehearsal of the introduce
ton to Der Fliegende Hollander,"
and, as he laid down his baton, said:
"Really, this ends quite pleasantly; I
fear some of you have been playing
false notes."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-06-28
Newly Invented Feed Bag.

by two wide straps. Thus, no part Of
the device need cover the head Of the
horse, nor are any Of it's movements
restricted. After feeding time, the de-
vice may be unstrapped, the bag
closed up, and the rods bent back upon
their center hinges, so that very little
room Is taken up when 1t Is slowed
away In the wagon.-Popular Science
Monthly.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-06-28
TO CONTROL SCALE INSECTS
Lime. Sulphur Spray, With Soluble
Oils, Is Effective When Properly
Applied, Says Ohio.

Spraying fruit trees with lime-sul-
phur wash and with soluble oils con-
trolled San Jose scale when prOprly
applied, while powdered sulphur COM
pounds gave promising results In ex-
perimental tests conducted by ento-
biologists of the Ohio Experiment sta
ton. Cure-alls were unsuccessful.
Little difference In effectiveness was
noted between home-boiled lime-sul:
phur and the commercial form mixed
with seven parts Of water and applied
In early spring. Soluble oils, mixed
with Is parts of water, are also rec
commended.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-06-28
FORMULA FOR GRATING WAX
Nothing Better Than Combination Of
Resin, Beeswax and Tallow--
Roll II Into Sticks.

There is nothing better than the old
and well-known formula Of four
pounds resin, two pounds beeswax and
one pound tallow for grating wax.
Shave the beeswax into thin slices and
pulverize the resin so that the mate
rails will melt quickly when subjected
to heat AS soon as the materials are
melted pour the liquid into cold water,
then pull and work 1t like mOlasses
candy, rolling il into sticks III inches
in diameter and six inches long. When
properly made, the wax has a good
grain, Is tough and Of light yellowish-
white color.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-06-28
Handy Fence Tools.

protected by an iron thimble or
piece of pipe. This prevents the ham
die wearing away too rapidly, and also
gives little additional weight to the
spade. To pull stubborn staples we
use a tooth from an Old-fashioned har-
row. The point is filed to make it
drive easy behind staple, which gets
1t out every time.-Nebraska Farmer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-06-28
LOCATION OF BUDS

Apple and pear-Terminally
on spurs. One and two-year.o old
, wood. Occasionally either termi-
nally or literally on one-year-
. old wOOd--nOt on spurs.
Peach-Laterally ON one-ycar-
. old wOOd-borne singly or in
clusters of three. When In clus-
ters the central bud is a wood
bud.
Alphabetically laterally on
spurs from One-year-old wood.
, Plum-Laterally on one-year-
old wood on spurs.
Cherry-Laterally on One-year-
old wood and in clusters on very
. short spurs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-06-28
Reformed!

"And why did you reform and be-
come poor. but honest mechanic,
when you were the most skilled safe
opener In the world?" we asked the
former craftsman. II tried to open
window in a railroad coach one day."
was the reply, land my failure took
all the heart out Of me-"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-06-28
Pear PsylIa,

temperature Is rising and Is about 40
degrees or more, You will then kill
many Of the psylla which winter In
the mature stage.
In spring just before the blossom
buds open at the end spray with win
ter strength lime-surphur, 1 to 8. BY
that time the eggs are deposited and
are very susceptible to injury. Two
applications year made in this way
will hold the psylla in check.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-06-28
A Nations Character,

A nations character is the sum of its
splendid deeds; they. constitute one
common patrimony, the nations inner
itance. They awe foreign powers; they
arouse and animate our own people,
Henry Clay.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-06-28
SPRAYING FOR PEAR PSYLLA
Just Before Blossom Buds Open at
End In Spring Spray With Lime.
Sulphur Solution.

Nicotine and soap are the best ma.
terials to use for controlling pear
psylla. Use one pint nicotine and four
pounds soap to 100 gallons of water.
The soap helps to make it stick. Spray
In November or December after spell
of cold weather, on day when the
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-06-28
Catty Remark.

First Girl-My motto is: Aim high.
Second Girl-That accounts, I sup
pose, for the way you are throwing
yourself at the head of the new minis.
ter who Is over SIX feet.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-06-28
No Reason for Il

Polly-Why do you quarrel so much
with your fiance?
Molly-To keep people from getting
the wrong impression. I don't want
everybody to think have to marry
him.-Judge.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-06-28
She Wouldn't ApoIouIxe Then,

She-You don't mind my talking SO
much, do your?
He-No, indeed; but (facetiously1 !
may mind after we are married.
She-But / shan't mind then.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-06-28
COMFORT FOR HORSES
Feed-Bag Makes It Possible for
Animal to Enjoy Feed.
Device Invented by Chicago Man Gives
Horse Freedom Of Movement While
Eating - Gives Him Good
Chance to Breathe.

Healthy horses, like all other ami
mails, enjoy a good meal, especially
when they can eat 1t with reasonable
amount Of comfort. The old type of
feeding which was crowded over one
half of horses head did not furnish
an over-supply Of comfort, for every
time horse shook or raised his head,
he was sure to be greeted with
suffOcating shower Of oats pouring
down over his nostrils. To do away
with this and give horse freedom Of
movement while eating, Charles A.
Hermann Of Chicago has devised a
new type Of feeding-bag. His inven-
ton is pictured In the accompanying
illustration.
The new feedlng-bag Is very differ
ent from the old, having very much the
appearance Of an enlarged handbag.
In this the oats are held horizontally
In position on each side Of the horse
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-06-28
Little, but Bio,

With the aid of miniature electric
railroad one packing establishment
handles 100000 pounds of meat daily.
Nine hundred cars, driven by seven
electric locomotives, are used.-Popu-
Lar Science Monthly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
Collins Green

A wedding of interest to Oakland peo-
pie Is that of DR.. Frank Collins, a for
mer Oakland boy and son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Collins of Oak street The mar
rage OF Miss Elsie c. Green, daughter
of Mrs. Harriet Green of Ipswich, to DR..
Collins took place Wednesday evening at
the home of the brides mother. The
ceremony was performed by Rev Thomas
Reynolds, pastor Of the Rowley Congre-
gatioal church The bridal couple stood
beneath floral arch of ivy and gladfoli
The bride was attended by her sister
Mrs. Raymond F. Tozier The best man
was Dr. Ernest j. Smith OF Ipswich The
bride was given in marriage by her
grandfather. George y. Green. The ring
bearer was Miss Doris Tozier. niece Of
the bride. The wedding march was play
ed by Miss Winnifred Flemmirg. Follow
ing the ceremony wedding reception
was held which was attended by large
number OF friends of both bride and
groom. The bride is a graduate of Man
ming High school and Salem Normal
school. The groom is graduate OF CO.
burn Classical Institute and OF Bowdoin
Medical College, class Of Is. After their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
PALERMO

BRANCH MILLS-Alonzo Doe from
Ma ssachusetts was q recent guest or
his brother. A. c. Doe.
Mr. and Mrs Elwood Parmenter are
visiting his brother and wife. Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest Parmenter. Miss Ramo-
ma Parmenter is visiting at G. A.
WORKINGS.
Mary from here went to the world S
fair in Windsor last Wednesday.
They report good fair and big
crowd.
The picnic given by Mr.. and Mrs.
George Crosby of Fairfield at their
cottage at Weber pond Sunday. Sept.
ls. was a very pleasant event. 1t was
lovely day and the scenery from Wi
ona cottage was beautiful. A gOodly
number were present and all enjoyed
the day very much and expressed a
desire to meet again next year. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs Fl. r.
Moody of Pittston. Sarah Simpson.
Augusta: BENZ. Ballard. Boston; B. r.
Fender y. Y. City; Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Nelson. Palermo: Mr.. and Mrs. r.
E. Coomhs, Palermo: Mr.. and Mrs. D.
w. Worthinc and Master Wr,ter. Pa
lermo Mr.. and Mrs. F. s. Jones and
EVELYN Drawn. Palermo: Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Worthing and Miss Beatrice
Worthinc. Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Par
menter and Master Alger. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fl. W Worthing and Mrs. 4. w.
Worthing. Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Nc
Cansland, Farmingdale: Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Osgood, Mrs. Hattie Chadwick
Miss Jennie Chadwick. Hayes Webster,
Leroy Webster Mr.. and Mrs. l.. r.
Nelson and children. Theresa and
Madeline, Mrs Goodie, Henry Batch
elcr, Mr.. and Mrs. Edison l.. Worth
ing and son Roydon, Augusta; Mr.
and Mrs Frank NJ. Robinson, Nassal-
boro Mr. and Mrs Allen Clark. Farm
ingdale: Richard Whitney, Farming
dale: Mr. and Mrs. James Dnsmore
and Miss Dorothy, Kenneth and DDon-
aid Dinsmore. Stanley Parmenter and
Freda Worthng. Mr.. and Mrs Ed.
Marden Ethel Marden. Fred and Har-
~. Mrs. Harriet Goddard Estes. Ger
trude owle Gardiner, Mr. and Mrs.
Warren Jones: Mr. ond Mrs. Geo.
Crosby. Fairfield.
The Branch Mills range fair will be
held Oct. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22

music and other features. To all OF the
services of the day strangers and visitors
in the city are especially invited.
FIRST BAPTIST church. Elm street
DR.. Arthur S. Phelps minister: Preach
ing. 1890. Going Visiting; quarter,
Blessed Are the Mercifur .Hiles) ana
Jesus I My Cross Have Taken tGra,
ham). Sunday school, with classes TOT an
classes, Has; evening preaching. Ihe
knowIt-All.' first of series on Men
That Get Left Behind organ reGitai,
us, Carl Malley; Crossing the Bsr
(Schnaecker), quartet with violin ophga.
to: Warrens Even Me, Mr. Johnson
and quartet; cornet and chorus.
Rev. Charles Frederick Robinson will
preach at the Congregational church on
The Volunteer Spirit isaiah 6:S), ana
will read the names Of young men OF the
congregation who are engaged in specia
war service The Senior Sunday schooi
will be resumed. the Primary having
been continuously in session. All teach-
ers and pupils are requested to be pres.
ent for organization and "get-together
service. A welcome social is planned
for the evening of Wednesday, sept 70,
for church and Sunday school. including
young people of High school age and over.
A cordial welcome to all will be found at
the white church Temple street.
The Brighter Side of Things will be
the topic of Rev. Frank l.. Phalen's ser
mon at the Unitarian church Sunday
morning. Sunday school and minister
class at u o clock. All are welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
SWEDISH PARLIA-
! MENTARY ELEC-
ITION THIS YEAR
Associated Press Correspondence)

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence
Stockholm, Aug. 1.-THE great po-
litical event of this year in Sweden
is the general election for the Cham
Der which lasts from Sept. l to Sept.
'21. elections being conducted in de-
Iiberate and leisurely fashion IN THIS
country. The main issues are the
questions Of universal suffrage for all
citizens over 21 years old. including
women, and the foreign economic pol
lev Of the government. In the latter
respect. the existing government is be
ing attacked both hE Liberals and
Social Democrats, altogether all par
ties arc solid for neutrality
A significant feature of the three
last general elections has been the
squeezing out of the Liberal party by
the Conservatives and Social Demo-
Gratis, and probably this will be more
marked this year. The hest-informed
newspapers predict slight Socialis
gains. The Socialists probably will be
the strongest of the three parties in
the Chamber but it is doubtful whether
they will be strong enough to form a
government. The result is likely to
be coalit on Of some kind.
Liberals condemn the economic pol
icy Of the government on the ground
that it has rot done its utmost to
prevent the expectation of necessities.
The present governments main argu-
noent for its continuance is that the
presence Of NJ. Branting in Liberal
Socialist government would be viewed
with suspicion in Germany. The pres
ent government is not expected to re-
sign even in the face of p considera bic
adverse showing at the polls, and even
hostile vote in the new Chamber
which meets January IS. might not
force resignation. as the Senate will
continue heavily Conservative, and a
vote of both Houses is required to
compel the dism ssal Of the ministry.
Part Of the Socialist platform is the
abolition of plural voting. which is re
sponsble for the preponderance Of
Conservatives in the upper House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
Cat Attacks Women

Mrs. William Murray and her moth
er, Mrs. Thomas Butler, are in seri-
Gus condition as the results of bites
and scratches received from a pet cat.
Mrs. Murray went to call on her moth
er and had in her arms a small dog.
She was no sooner inside the house
than the cat flew at her and bit her
Hbout the ankles, and then jumped for
her face. Her mother went to her as
sistance and before the cat was sub
dLed it had scratched the older woman
about both hands and had also bitten
her, Both women are now suffering
from blood poisoning as a result of the
encounter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
MISSING PORTLAND
GIRL is FOUND

Olive Frances Furbusl& the missing
Portland girl, was discovered early Fri
day morning working in a local home. She
had hired out there to Go homework
Thursday afternoon and when the lady
of the house read her morning paper she
discovered that her new housemaid was
the missing girl and at once notified the
department. and then the girls mother.
who came on the first train.
She was taken to the house where the
girl at first refused to return home with
her, but finally was persuaded to do 60.
and mother and daughter left for home
on the afternoon train. According to the
story as near as it can be found out, the
young lady had simply decided that she
would 60 out and earn her own living.
and naturally came to Watervile as she
was familiar with the city through hav-
ing attended school here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22

Miss Ethel Allen entertained a party
Of friends at the City Opera house On
Thursday evening. and later at ban
cuet at a restaurant in honor or MISS
Winnie T Ames. who has resigned
her position as stenographer AT Booth
by & Bartlett's Insurance office, COM
plcting her duties there SATURDAY.
Miss Ames is to be married the f!rst
81 tho week to Walter A. Smith OF
bingham. whore they will maxi their
home in the future. Miss Ames has
been IN this city for number OF
years and has large circle of fricn1s
who will wish her much happiness IN
her married life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22

The sum Of 547.471.a60 pesos in paner
money of various issues has heen AZ
stroyed by the Mexican MONETARY
Commission and officers, the govern
ment according to a report from the
department of Finance. This monev
formerly was in circulation. In addi-
ton there has been destroyed 4S.s6s.
800 pesos Of these same issues which
never had been put in circulation and
had remained in the treasury. Tn to
August is. there had been issued
4'ol3.4O5 pesos in gold bonds which
have been issued in exchange for tho
piper money Of former issues and in :
terest on these bonds has been Maid
In NATIONAL gold to the sum Of s5s107
pesos. About 4,231 900 pesos in re.
deemed national bank bills have been
burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
WINTHROP
Foreign Missionary Society Sue
cessful in Raising Funds
Ladies' Social Circle Plan a
Calendar Party

The foreign missionary society con-
nected with the Methodist church held
its annual meeting Thursday with
Mrs. y. Il. Pearson at the parsonage.
The net earnings for the year are very
satisfactory as they amount to just
about 800. The retiring president,
Mrs. Ruth Weber, has been untiring
in her efforts to earn this large sum.
The officers elected for the year just
beginning are as follows: President,
Mrs. y. r. Pearson; vice president,
Mrs. Ruth Webb; secretary, Mrs. F.
j. Davies; treasurer, Mrs. c. P. Row
ell; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Laura Goodhue; councillor of young
peoples work. Mrs. Annie Haines;
delegates to the convention in Port
land, Mrs. Edith Carleton, Mrs. Annie
Haines, Mrs. Eta Benner
G. A. Ramsdel and F. Pike were
term of court.
Walter Stanley has entered Bowdoin
college in the freshman class.
Mrs. Asa Pratt of Clinton is the
Mrs. Rose 3. Parker
Miss Susie Drown is visiting friends
in kennebunk. During her absence she
will be present at a party given to
celebrate the goth birthday of her
grandfather, benjamin Drown.
Rev. Arthur E. Hertell of Lewiston
will preach morning and evening at
the Congregational church Sunday,
Sept. %.
At the Ladies Social Circle meeting.
Tuesday. it was planned to hold CAL
endar party in october. Another meet
ing. same place. Mrs. j. H. McIlroy's,
next Monday evening to attend to
plans for fall work. All who repre-
sent months are invited to be present
at this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
FARMINGDALE

Mrs. Annie Moulton OF Kttery Is
the new teacher Of the North stree
school and boards with Mrs. A. B
McCausland
The condition Of Mrs Hannah Me-
Causland. who has been confined 70
her bed since May. is about the same
While very weak che Is more CON
portable than at one during during
the summer.
Arthur Peters is visiting at Island
Falls and Houlton.
George Chesley and son Ralph, who
are employed in a shipyard AZ Bath.
are moving their families there for
the winter at least and the goods are
expected to go by auto truck today
Saturday
Mrs. Lillian Manosh ~ Aurus.s
las caller on relatives here on
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
OAKLAND
Annual Business Meeting Bap-
fist Social Circle-Largest
Shipment of Knitted Articles
for Red Cross Made Friday

f. j. Rooney, superintendent OF the
NJ. c. r. r.. was a business visitor IN
town yesterday.
Miss Priscilla Smith of Bingham is
the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. Ross Bak-
er, for several days.
Mrs +. A. Rolfe left Friday for Ben
ton for a short visit with her sister,
Mrs. Della Dixon.
Rev. Z. A. Sleeves passed the day
Friday in Fairfield in attendance at
the Methodist ministers convention of
this district.
+. f. Fowles left Friday for a short
visit in Portland.
Rev. P. A. A. Killam, pastor of the
First Baptist church. will take for his
subject Sunday morning at 1890, "A
Peculiar Famine" Sunday school,
1l.45. Leo Shesond superintendent;
evening service, 80, subject. Might
Of a Minute"
Mr.. and Mrs. Chrsty Boyle and.
daughter of Jackman are passing a
few days in town Mr.. Boyle was for
merly Of Oakland.
Miss Mary Strickland Of North New
Portland is the guest for a few days
of Mr.. and Mrs NJ. l.. Strickland. Miss
Strickland is on her way to Dexter
where she is an assistant in Dexter
high school
George Allen and daughter, Miss
Kate are passing a few days in Pitts
field as the guest of Mr.. Aliens daugh-
ter, Mrs. NJ, l.. Damon.
. The annual business meeting of the
Ladies' Social Circle of the Baptist
church was held at the home of Mrs
+. L. Bickford at which the following
officers were elected: President, Mrs
F. L. Rickford; vice president. Mrs.
F. II. Leech; secretary and treasurer.
Mrs Edward Wing. 1t was voted to
hold their annual sale Nov. Is and
elected committees for same.
The first teachers meeting Of the
school year was held at the High
school building Thursday evening.
The third and largest shipment of
knitted articles for the Red Cross
was made from this auxiliary to the
Watervlle Chapter yesterday. The
shipments included 40 pairs of wrist
lets, II sweaters, 90 muffiers and 81
pairs of service socks. One lady alone
has completed seven pairs of socks
in three weeks. This amount of work
that Fas been accomplished during
the last month certainly shows in
dustry as well as enthusiasm among
the ladies Of this town.
The regular morning service will be
held at the Universalist church Sun
day. Rev. Thomas Cross. who has
been absent for the past two weeks,
will occupy the pulpit.
Paris Soule, who has been the guest
of his sister Mrs. Martha Sawtelle.
for several days. has returned to his
home in Watervile.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hallet. dauph-
ter Gladys and son Russell are pass
ing the week end in HallowelI
meeting of the Athletic Associa-
| ton of the Oakland High school was
! held at the High school rooms Fri
day afternoon and the following off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year:
President. Vernus Bickford: vice pres
ident, Clara Leech; secretary and
treasurer, Ilene Sullivan. A football
team was discussed but no action TAX
en- on the matter.
Jack DIN Of Bingham is the guest
of Ross Baker for a few DAYS. after
which he will leave for Colorado