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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16
PALMER LEAVITT,
POST CANE HOLDER
DIES AT WISCASSET

Wiscasset, Me, Feb. 15.-(Speciai'-lhe
death of Palmer Leavitt an aged and
respected citizen, occurred at the home
of his son, Charles NJ. Leavitt. on Mon
day, Feb u, at the advanced age of 81
years, after an illness of but few days.
Up to this time he had enjoyed most ex-
cellent health, his death being the result
of old age. For many years Mr.. Leavitt
was druggist in Brighton. Mass, re-
firing from active business in 1898, since
which time he had made his home with
his son Charles Being the oldest citizen
of Wiscasset he was the holder of the
Post cane during the past two years.
He is survived by two sons. Frank i. OF
Phippsburg, Me. and Charles NJ. of this
town, and one; sister, Mrs. Helen NJ. Will
lis Of Pittsfield, Me.
Services were held at his late residence
on Wednesday. Feb. IA, Rev. II. b. Nash
officiating. The many beautiful floral
embfems bore evidence of love and the
high esteem in which he was held. In
torment was at Augusta, Maine, of which
city he was a native.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16
MINOR CASES ATTRACT
ATTENTION POLICE COURT

One man was before the court Thurs
day, the charge against him being ma
licious mischief. 1t was charged that
he and his wife had had some trouble
and as result she had left him and
was stopping at house in Merchants
court. Wednesday night he went down
there and threw something at the
house and broke two windows. He
pleaded guilty and was fined $90S and
30 days in Jail and the Jail sentence
was suspended on the payment of the
fine and during good behavior.
A boy was in court Thursday morn
ing on the general charge of truancy
and also of stealing a fiashlight from
the Assembly hall. He was given
severe lecture by the judge and was
then sentenced to the State School for
Boys and placed in the charge of the
probation officer. His mother was also
given good talking to and told what
she had got to do If she wanted the
boy kept at home. Both promised that
there would be no further cause for
COMPLAINT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16
Unitarian WOman's Alliance
Holds ENJOYABLE Meeting

The regular business meeting of the
Woman's Alliance of the Unitarian
church was held at the Ware parlors
Thursday afternoon. The reports Of
the secretary and treasurer were read,
followed by the reports of the different
committees. Following the business of
the afternoon piano solo, The HUI
moresque, was given by Miss Ethel
DeRoehn, who very graciously respond
ed to an encore. The next on the pro-
gram was a description of the work of
the Associated Charities of Waterville
by Miss Reese, who explained to her
hearers the work there is in the city
for her to do, the methods of reaching
the people. the way they are brought
to her notice and she made strong
appeal for assistance both financially
and also help in making calls and as
sistance in her office work. The ladies
present enjoyed her talk very much and
got quite an insight into the workings
of the Associated Charities. Following
Miss Reese a piano solo. the Soldier
and the Swallows" was given by Miss
Gwendolyn Johnson. which was very
much enjoyed and which also called for
an encore. Refreshments of tea and
waters were served by the Hostess Mrs
Norbert Krutzky assisted by the MEM
bers of her committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16
BowDoIN TO HAVE
NEW DORMIT0RY

Brunswick, Me-, Feb. 15.--(SpeciaD.
Hyde announced this
morning that the plans for new dor
mitory which have been going on FOR
some time have through the loyal ac-
tivity and enthusiasm of Franklin c.
Payson of Portland, one OF the trus-
tees of the college, at last been brought
to a successful termination as con-
tracts for ther building of the new dor
mitory have just been awarded to the
contractors, Smith & Rumery. The ar
chitects who designed the new dorml-
tery are the firm of Allen & Collins OF
Boston. The new building is to cost
about $4,000 and while it will conform
in outward appearance to the other
three dormitories on the campus. yet
the interior will be of the most NOD
ern construction. The new dormitory
will probably be situated south OF APP
pleton hall on a line with the other
Bowdoin has for some
time felt the need of a new dormitory
and the announcement this morning
that il was actually to be built ana
by the opening of college
next fall was a source of great interest,"
and satisfaction to the whole student
bodV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

The final preparations were made
Thursday for the annual High School
play which will be given at the City
Opera House Friday evening. The
members of tn. cast put in a busy
hour at the house in a stage rehearsal
and did some splendid work. The sale
of seats has been very large and there
will lie a packed house, undoubtedly.
The boys and girls who are in the pro-
duction have worked especially hard to
have it one Of the best for years, and
1t will go onto the stage thoroughly
trained. The play is one that is full of
humor and interest and in the hands
cf the capable cast should be one that
will furnish a fine evenings entertain
ment. There will be no waits between
the acts as some fine specialties have
been provided which will fill in the
time necessary for changes Of scenes
and customs. It is always the event of
the year in high school circles and is
looked forward to with a great deal Of
pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16
MAklNG n PLAIN

The Pure Food and Drug Laws aim
to protect the public by preventing
mis-statements on the labels Of pIepa-
rations but some people continue to
accept "extracts" of cod Hve>s think
ing they viii get the benefits OF an
emulsion of cod liver oil.
The difference is very great. An
"emulsion" contains real cod Huer oil,
which has had the hearty endorse
ment of the medical profession for
many years, while an "extract" is a
product which contains no oil and is
highly alcoholic.
SCOTS Emulsion guarantees the high.
est grade of real Norwegian cod iioey oil,
skilfully blended with glycerine and
hypophosphites.. SCOTS is free from the
false stimulation Of alcohol and is en-
dorsed by good physicians everywhere.
Scott s. Bovine. bloomfield. NJ. se-n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16
K. OF PLANS TO OBSERVE
DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY

Havelock Lodge, No. 35, Knights OF
Pythias, will observe the double an
niyersary of the founding OF the order
in 1864 and the insurance department
in 1877 on February Is and 20. The
observance will open on Sunday at
1890 in the morning when the lodge
with the Uniform Rank and the Pyth-
ian Sisters will attend Divine Worship
at the Pleasant street Methodist
church. Rev. Henry Clay Turner. the
pastor viii preach the sermon. Mem
bers of the lodge will meet at Castle
Hall at 945 to form for the march to
the church. Bayard Company. No. 8,
L. r. X. P. Will do escort duty. The
members of Havelock Temple, No. As,
Pythian Sisters will meet at the church
at 1915. .... -.
In the afternoon at $50 there will be
a meeting for men at the Castle Hail
on Main street and the speaker Will be
Rev. Arthur S. Phelps, pastor of the
Elm street First Baptist church. There
will be chorus singing and special
music.
Tuesday evening, February 20, at
Castle Hall at o'clock will occur the
formal celebration. The program for
this will be as follows: Music, prayer,
Rev. F. X. Conant; address of well
come; Francis NJ. Joseph, Chancellor
Commander; Edgar j. Brown, chair
man of the meeting; History of the
Pythian Order, Past Chancellor Frank
Redington; the insurance department,
Past Chancellor Henry r. Jacobs, Pet
er Woodland Lodge, Lynn, Mass; .mu-
sic; Higher Ideals of Pythianism, Past
Grand Chancellor, Justice Warren C.
Philbrook, supreme representatives;
music. Refreshments will be served
and a social hour enjoyed at the close
of the formal program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16
FAIRFIELD

Edward Greene of Fairfield Center is
seriously i'll with pneumonia
The Benton Grange Sewing Circle met
Thursday afternoon at the Benton
Grange hall, where the afternoon was
pleasantly passed in sewing.
The Whist party and dance given at
the st. Johns hall Thursday evening
was we'll attended and a good amount
realized.
The Colby Glee Club, which entertain
ed a large apd apprecianve audience
Thursday evening, was one of the best
entertainments of the school year
The G. f. Club will be entertained this
afternoon by Mrs. Harry Holmes at her
home on lower Main street
Mr. and Mrs. Huggard of Cambridge,
Mass. is visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
win Berry at their home on Island ave-
nue..
The Twice Six Club was entertained
by Miss Stella Thomas at her home at
Benton Thursday evening. AS this was
Gentlemen's night an unusually good
time was enjoyed by all
The Plummer Bible class of the Ban
fist church was entertained by their
teacher, Albert Plummer. Thursday eve
ming at his home at Benton A good
number were present and the evening
was pleasantly passed in games and
stunts.
The members of the Priscilla Club
went to Waterville Thursday, where
they were entertained by Mrs. Fred
Rowe of that city.
The preliminary speaking was heard
before the judges Wednesday afternoon
at Lawrence High school. The ones
chosen will be announced later
Rev. D. B. Holt will be at the Meth
odist church Friday evening, where he
will preside over the conference. The
election of church officers will be held
and reports of the last year will be
heard.
The committee in charge of the sale
ana fair to be given by the Rebekahs
in the near future is beginning to make
the necessary preparations.
Michael MCGEE of Shawmut. who has
oeeh passing the winter at Quebec Can.
is the guest of relatives in town.
Ray Mitchell. who has been Ill for
the past few days, is able to be out.
A. p, Morrill,, who has been Ill at his
home on High street. is able to be out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

Many are planning on attending the
bout at the Waterville Armory on Fri
day night.
MIR. and Mrs. A. Frost of Smithfield
were in town Thursday visiting
friends
Herbert X. Hallett of Boston, Mass.
is visiting his mother, Mrs. M. X. Hal
lett, for few days.
Mrs. William Wayness of Pittsfield
has been visiting at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Earl Healy. for few days.
She returned home Thursday night.
Mrs. Julia Tuck of Bingham is Wis
iting relatives in Oakland.
The postponed dance of the Oakland
Athletic Association will be held at
Messalonskee hall on Friday night The
Miss Haines orchestra will furnish the
music.
Arson Bickford went to Bangor on
Wednesday as a delegate to the session
of the Grand Lodge Of Maine, Ancient
Order of United Workmen.
d. NJ. Marshall has returned from a
business trip to North Arson.
The ]. Wesley Gilman Camp, Sons of
Veterans, will hold a regular meeting
at the Post rooms on Friday night,
Feb. 16.
A very pretty and entertaining cos
tune party was held by the Sons of
Veterans Auxiliary at the home Of Mrs.
Jesse A. Hallett Tuesday evening In
honor Of Lincoln's birthday. The rooms
were periodically decorated in the ma
tional colors with the American flag
draped in the center An informal en-
tertainment was furnished by the mem
bers and the little nephews and nieces of
Mrs. Hallett, the members attending be-
ing in costumes dating from 1S61-1S65.
Refreshments Of sherbert and cake were
served.
Mrs. Justin Kelley is very i'll at her
home on School street.
Mrs. Fred Lombard entertained a par
ty at whist Wednesday night
The Ladies Aid of the Universalist
church have decided TO hold their Easter
sale March 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

The largest crowd that ever attended
boxing match in the city Of Waterville
In promised for the match Friday night
at the Armory under the auspices of
the Elm city Boxing club Matchmak-
or Berard was well pleased Thursday
when tho principals and their managers
arrived in the city ready for the battle
They are apparently In good shape and
say that they will put up a boxing
match that will be delight for the
fans. Roth boys have good regulations
and will want 10 maintain them in the
match here. The manager of Gray is
Al belmont. who is we'll known to the
night game. and Hector McInness is the
manager of Boyle. The management
has assured the patrons that the bouts
will start promptly at SIS and that
there will be something doing every
minute until the close
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16
HOUSEWIVES DAILY
"'''-"" / ECONOMY c NOM cAlEAplR
When the Hair Turns GRAY
BY Frances Marshall

Copyright. 1917, by the Mcclure On.
paper Syndicate.D
Scientists tell US absolutely tina, a.
hair never turns gray over night
has been proved scientifically thar a.
hair becomes gray only from the roo,.
and that hair can turn gray no faa.,
than it can grow.
Then what about the historical cas..
where IA king or other notable thrown
in prison has become gray within two
days? Wasn't it said that Marie An.
toinette grew gray in a very few week,
after she was put in prison iu Parisr
Yes, and do YOU know how the scieb.
lists explain this They say thar !,
was just a matter OF having the hotts
of hair dye on hand Poor Queen
Marie Antoinette didn't have murhI
time to pack up and her toile, facl.
tiles must have been limited in pris.
on So the dye gradually wore an
and hence her gray hair And se
with other cases. Raven black lock-.
became white when the raven hlac.
dye washed off and the oulouker,
sigh and shake their heads ana a.
cribe il all To nervous shock"
So fear not. If your hair IA. or1,
just begun to gray there is M duurer
that II is going To finish the CRAVING
process over night You viii have
many months and possibly MANY ycar,
yet before the grayness hrcumca ycrv
apparent and in that time you viii
have become used 10 ~ Personal,
| am never very enthusiastic about
the practice OF coloring gray hair T.
SO often turns out Ia he ghusty
failure. | know among n certain 80.
Of fashionable, very rich women n b.
taken quite for granted for n woman
of black hair or brown 60 develop into
titan blonde AZ she becomes 4
grandmother. II is simply q matter ~
skIllful hcnua treatment uot one
treatment hut continual treatments p
that never at the roots does fhr tell
tale hit of gray or white show througf
But this is all very expensive. Their
are not many women who could afford
enough OF these Treatments 10 make
them successful. And II you once start
and then stop. you might as well M.
come "a recluse when you start lr'.
ting the dye wear of. The mixture ~
streaked dyed and natural gray hair
is pathetic.
Instead of thinking about ar'lf,a
coloring, why not spend your tim
thinking of graceful and hocomIrs
ways of dressing the hair that b. uu.
ing gray? II II is thin coaA 10 O.
greater luXurioIsness Of growth by
frequent messages.
In the matter of heComingncss Very
few gray haired women realize thn COD.
ors they can and cannot wear
Strangely enough. gray is one uf the
most trying. and SO are all shades u
lavender and purple for 40 long worn
so often by women Of increasing
years and craving hair Navy hus
looks as well with graying hair az any
color. Brown is trying hut mos,
shades of dark green are good BLACK
is excellent. Bright or decided colors
in general are better than pale colors
That is IL you are selecting ribbons
or sashes or accessories for thin white
dresses choose a definite cherry
color rather than pink ma.
tier blu" rather than a liEht blue and
a vivid green rather than the green
we used To call Nile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

T.. w. Wentworth. Miss Hayward IN.
The prize handsome collar. Dali,
Nus refreshments were served
Mrs. Warren Macomber wen, =.
Monmouth Wednesday. the guest !,
her parents Mr.. and MIRA. r. o. FlarS
ers.
MIS-. Lucy i"'nNih VINO was called
here by the death OF Mira Susan !
Maxwell returned 10 her home !.
Swampscott. Mass. Thursday
The Daisy Club was entertain.
Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. J. A. Ia,
ter.
Mrs. j. II. Mcllroy went To Rrad6o,s
Thursday to visit her daughter NJ.
Clyde w. Watson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16
W|NSLoW

The Lithgow Club was pleasantly enter.
tanned Wednesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. George S. Paine. A goodly num-
Der attended. Valentine quotations were
given by the members, followed by the
election of officers for the ensuing year
as follows: President, Mrs. Mary White;
vice Pres. Mrs. Frank G. Pooler: Sec.
Mss Mildred Paine; Treas, Mrs. p. r.
Baird; program Com, Mrs. p. r. Baird.
Mrs. Frank Dolliff, Mrs. Carrie Weeks
and Mrs. A. B. Robinson Paper, "a
Trip Through Brazil" by Mrs. Frank
Dolliff; a paper on Coffee Culture" bv
Mrs. d. W. Mason; instrumental music.
Mrs. Clark. Selections on the victrola
were rendered. Mrs. Samuel Clark. the
retiring president, was presented with a
hand-painted vase, and Mrs. Geo. S.
Paine, former president. was the recip-
lent OF two silver dessert spoons. Re-
freshments OF fruit punch, saltines. cocoa
and fancy cookies were served by the
hostess. The next meeting will be held
with Mrs. F. G. Pooler Feb. o.
Timothy Reynolds is very Ill with pneu-
monia and Mrs. Reynolds is recovering
from the grip.
The H. G. w. girls Wednesday evening
went on a snowshoeing trip. returning to
the Taconnet Club house, where hot re-
freshments were served ard dancing en-
toyed to the music of the victrola.
The Thursday evening prayer meeting
was omitted last evening on account Of
the Christian Endeavor Union at Oak
land.
Mrs W. H. Booker was called to Gar
diner by the illness and death OF be-
father. "e'
mrs Daniel Getchell after sevsr.,
weeks absence at Oakland ON accoun.
OF the illness Of her brother Geo.. r.,
g. 81 nus returned home, accompanied BY
MI folser. who will stop here a while i,
ne Fourth contest between the Masonic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16
NORTH FAIRFIELD

Mrs. ]. L. Snow and sister. Mrs.
Clarence Cony, have gone to Water
Vile for few days.
Mrs. A. E. Hodges, who has been
quite poorly lately, has gone to a hos
pital in Waterville.
j. l.. Snow and James Badger were
in Waterville Wednesday evening to
attend the Taft lecture.
The Tuesday Club met with Mrs. F.
E. Doe Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

The delegation which attended the
Boys Conference at Lewiston from the
Methodist church will report at the Sum
day afternoon meeting at the church.
The delegation consists of Reginald Her
sum. Richard Turner. Arthur Johnson,
Wyles Wiley and Linsday Varnum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

The month of January was a bad
one as far as vital statistics are con-
cerned in Wateryille the number Of
deaths being nearly twice the number
of births. It has been over two years
since there has been so many deaths
in the city in month, the number be-
ing 43. The number of births was about
the average, 90 being recorded and the
same was true of the marriages, IL
being on the clerks books.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16
OAKLAND

MI and Mrs. George T. Johnston and
daughter Margaret left Friday morning
for an extended trip of a few months
to Los Angeles, Calf. by the way of
the Union Pacific. stopping over at Bos-
ton and Chicago. They will visit friends
and relatives while on their trip and
will return by the way of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

number from this city went to
East Vassalboro Thursday evening to
attend the entertainment which was
given at the Grange hall for The bene-
III 81 the Grange in that town. There
were several musical numbers and Miss
Bessie Whiting of the Emerson School
for Oratory. presented the four-act
play. Daddy Long Legs" Following
the entertainment there was a short
dance and refreshments were on sale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

al Frances Willard Memorial service
at the home of Mrs. l.. r. Brown on
Sheldon place Friday afternoon at 8
O'Clock. The speaker o. the afternoon
will he Rev. Wilbur r. Berry of the
Christian Civic League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

The regular meeting Of the Water
willie Branch Of the American Fund for
French Wounded will be held Friday
afternoon at their rooms on Main
street. The members OF the branch are
finding that the people Of the city are
commencing 10 realize the great
amount OF good work that they are
doing and the contributions are COM
ing in much better but there is room
for all who wish to help in any wav.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16
,. NJ. Lawrence of the p. NJ. Lawrence

+. NJ. Lawrence of the =. NJ. Lawrence
Co, II ison distributors for Kennebec
and Somerset counties. will be at the
Portland Auto Show next week in at
tendance at the Hudson booth. Mr..
Lawrence will be glad to show any cour-
tesy TO those interested in his line
Owing to the freight congestion those
contemplating the purchase of new cars
should place their orders at once for
protection on delivery-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

The funeral of Mrs. Rosa Swain was
held from her late home on Western
avenue Thursday afternoon at o'clock,
Rev Henry Clay Turner. of the Pleas
ant Street Methodist church officiating.
The interment was at Pine Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

There was Holy Communion SER
vice at st. Marks Thursday morning
at o'clock. the members of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary of the church having
had this service all over the world.
There was good attendance of the
Women of st. Marks and the service
was a very impressive one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

The high school basket ball team
will play the team from Cony high
school at the gymnasium Saturday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

H. Atheap. GSN. ingalls, and Walter
Ray were elected. a committee to at
tend to the matter. 1t was voted to
take no concerted action in regard to
any candidate for town office. Another
meeting is to be held in two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

The Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engi-
neers held very interesting Whist
party at the hall over Goves store on
Thursday evening. II was we'll attended
and all present enjoyed fine time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16
John Hall

Word has been received Of the death
of John Hall in Pennsylvania Inc
body will be brought to Oakland where
his widow resides, and the funeral VIII
take place here. Notice of the arrange
ments will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

The Holy Name Society held a whist
party M the silver Racquet hall on
Thursday evening which was largely
attended and proved to be a very
pleasant time for all who were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

Miss Ruth Abbott, who has been Sc
riously sick at her home, has so far
recovered that she is able to ride out
little nearly every day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

Professor II. w. Brown of Colby Col
lege went to Clinton Thursday after
noon. where in the evening he spoke
in the Brown Memorial church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

There was a large attendance Thurs
day evening at the Free Baptist church
at the meeting of the series which is
being held there by Rev. Benjamin Be
atty of Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

Carl e Jones was among the Water
Vile attorneys in Augusta for the gay
rhurJday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-16

Mrs. william Gray of Madison IS
visiting with friends in the city Tor
few days.