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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
o O o o o o o o o o o o o o O
PLAN BIG ATHLETIC EVENT.
West Virginia University Will Stage
Field Meet For Entire State.


Field Meet For Entire State.
Realizing that the unusual conditions
arising out of the war and the military
program to which the government has
committed itself will necessitate
sweeping changes in athletic conditions
In all institutions for higher education,
the athletic authorities of West Vir-
glnia university are preparing to offset
the handicaps thus imposed by pro-
noting IN the 102 first class high
schools in the state more healthy in.
terest In athletic sports in general and
particularly In track and field athletics
in which branch of sport the opportu-
nifty for the present is most advanta-
geous. Accordingly an announcement
has been made To the effect that next
spring the university will inaugurate
an annual track and field meet open to
to which 1t is hoped to gather not less
than 200 Of the states leading scholas-
tic athletc.s oys-y year. There has new
er been any similar event in the state,
and the demand for 1t is strong
Reports from Fort Benjamin Harri-
son, where large number OF West
Virginia men are IN training, Indicate
that the athletes are making decidedly
the best showing In the intense compe-
titlon that Is going on for commissions
In the new national army, not only
from n physical standpoint but from
the standpoint of self control, initiative
and .rcsourcefulness which athletic
training and discipline have developed
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21

Miss Mabel Boiin. Philadelphia
girl, who gave up art for the stage and
the stage for the movies. is to be fea-
tured opposite little Bobby Connolly in
n new series of ten one-reel pictures.
Miss Bellin's first appearance IN the
movies was with Marguerite Clark in
"rte Valentine GtrlN where her youth,
and beauty made hit. ,.,:.,,,,.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
rlr. In Wedding c.lsbr..lon..

In some countries fire Is IN essential
In connection with wedding celebra
tions. For example, In Persia. among
the Zoroastrisns. the ritual is read III
the front et Dire. In Japan the wo
man kmdles u torch, and the bride
groom lights one from 1t, the play
things OF the bride being burned on
the spot.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
PRIVATE PURDY is
NOW A CORPORAL

Word has been received here that
Roy Purdy, who enlisted as a private
in the quartermaster's department of
the United States army stationed at
Cheyenne, Wyo., has been promoted
70 corporal
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
keepino a Secret,

Little Marion, in a. state of much
agitation. begged her mother not to
let remarks be made about her doll
when 1t was present. Because" ex-
planned the little miss. 1--WE been try.
ing all her life to keep dollie from
knowing that she is not alive."-Har.
per's Magazine.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
WILLIAM GARRAD
Succumbs to Short illness at His
Home Here Thursday-Funeral
Saturday

William Garrad, aged ~ years, died
at $3.50 o'clock Thursday afternoon at
his home, G2l West Gambler street,
following an illness of ten days. The
funeral ut 10 o'clock Saturday morn.
ing at Miller Brothers chapel.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
Court News
Deeds Filed

Deeds Filed
Della Myers to Robert f. Hail. IS
acres in Pleasant, 81.
John Yoakum to A. d. Rinehart, lot
in Forest cemetery at Fredericktown,
81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
LUELLA G. KELLER
DieS at Her Home In Pike Township
Following Short llness-Funeral
Sunday Morning

Miss Luella Grace Keller, the 10.
yearold daughter of Mr.. and Mrs,
Chris Keller, died at her home in pike
township nj 6 o'clock Thursday even,
ing after two weeks illness. She
leaves her parents. The funeral at 10
o'clock, aun time, Sunday morning at
the home.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
Solomon's Orchestra.

b 1t is asserted by some music histo-
i1Ans that the greatest orchestra the
world has ever known was supported
by Solomon in his temple According
10 Josephus, there were 10000 harps
and psalteries of solid copper and co.
600 trumpets OF, silver, a.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
Second Siaht.

do you believe In second sightT'
mo. but my wife does. When &C
shopping with her she always says to
the salesman, IN come In and look at
these again. "-Lcaden Telegraph.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
, o o o G o o o o O o o
THEY TOOK A CHANCE
WITH WEATHER MAN

o In the scramble for gate re- {
o ceiT ts with which to pay the {
o high salaries magnates are will {
o ing to take big chances. Imme- {
o diately after recent Saturday {
o game in New York city the II {
o gers made hurried trip to De- {
o troit to play a Sunday game with {
o the White Sox. The Sox jump {
o ed from Philadelphia to Detroit {
o overnight In order to get slice
. of the coin. More than $1,000 {
o was spent by the owners for rail-
o road fare and other expenses. 1t
o rained on that Sunday. The I'll
o gers then hurried back to New {
o York to complete their series {
o with the Yankees, and the Sox {
o rushed back to Sleeptown for an {
o other tussle with the Athletics. {
o TIE magnatcs figure they are out
o a cool thousand. {
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-21
Starting Fer.

-'Judge-Madam, have you anything to
EHy? Prisoners Husband Goodness,
Judge! Now you've done it.--!.ife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12
FARMINGDALE

Mrs. George Chesley who has been
visiting relatives in Aroostook county
Tor several weeks returned home
Thursday.
Mrs. Walter Tibbetts returned Tues
Gay from Warren where she had been
visiting relatives.
Two foxes were seen this week on
Northern avenue to cross a fie4d and
go into the woods.
Miss Mildred Records Of Gardiner
was the recent guest of Mrs Emma
Marston. Teddie Records who has
been living the past year with Mrs.
Marston and attending the North
street school has returned to his
home
"A shower Of hail stones in this vi
entity about noon Friday made tho
ground white for few minutes
A pair of seven-weeks o,d ,;,r.
owned by Alfred McCausland are M :
tracing lots of attention. All who
have seen them pronounce them bear-
ties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12

hauled lumber to the mill on sleds Il
is so cold and wet that little or no farm.
ing has been done and unless the land Is
very dry 1t is no use to farm.
IS. X. Ware and w r.. Overlook attend
ed the Masonic Grand Lodge at Portlaai
last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford Jones have heS
visiting friends and relatives IN Augusta
for few days
Missionary ". r Overlook. who has
been working in Cumberland and sag
dahoc counties for the past two weeks
returned home Monday to officia,c AZ ths
funeral Of Daniel Viewers little son
Mrs. Blanch Johnston OF East Washne
ton visited her cousin, Mrs Edfh A
overlook. last week
The school committee is BUILDING ID r.u.-
needed woven wire fence around ne
school yard nj RaZorville. taking down
the harhed wire fence that was 50 danr.-
Gus and replacing it with a nice woven
wire fence.
". r. Overlook is having his nous
painted by W G. Lessner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12
SKOWHECAN NEWS
Substantial Of Towns Population Supposedly Caused
by New Manufacturing Plan bethany Guild to Meet
Methodist Church Notices-Mothers' Day Programs-Ke-
Tansfers-Gange Debt Committee to Give
Play-Much Seed Farmers Union

Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Witham, who for
some time have lived on West Front
street, are to move to the upper part
Of the Varney house on Madison ave-
nue., vacated by Lees Hall and family.
A committee composed Of Mrs. Mol
lie NJ. Stewart, Rev. Eta G. Tracy
and Mrs. Robert Hall are planning a
surprise for the members of the Phil
athea class at the anniversary cele-
bration to be held next Wednesday
evening.
Hon. Blaine S. viles Of Augusta ar
rived in town Friday morning for a
short visit at his old home. His aunt,
Miss THERESA Spooner, returned to
Skowhegan with him.
AS a benefit given under the aus
pices Of the Grange debt committee
the three-act farce Picking A Win
ner,'' is to be given next Friday eve
ming. Rehearsals are in order each
evening except Grange nights under
the direction of Miss Gertrude Carter
and the leading roles are assumed by
Miss Marion F. Adams and Harold
Bradley. Others appearing. in the cast
are Mrs. Louis F. Dow, Miss c. l..
sallev. Miss Rlanch Jewett, Lewis Eu-
pea. Roy Pratt, Wilfred King and
Bert Murray.
An unusually large quantity of seed
is renorted from the management of
the Farmers Union as being sold to
farmers this year for spring sowing
and planting, but the wheat seed Is so
scarce that the acreage of this prod
uct will be probably considerably less
than planned. Seed oats are now 80
cents. Feed prices are holding about
the same locally with the exception
Of corn goods, which are increasing as
Well as -four.
Thomas NJ. White left Friday on
the midday train for visit to
Presque Isle, Perham and Easton in
Aroostook.
Mrs. Hazel Leavitt Langdon is Wis
iting her mother. Mrs. Clara B. Leav-
lit and her little daughter, Jean Lang
don. who has been passing the win
ter with relatives in town. Mrs. Lang
don, who purchased the musical COM
edy Captain Bling" has been staging
the production in various sections dur
ing the winter and lately in Spring.
field, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12
A U.G U ST A
GARAGE co.
Water ST., Augusta
OPP. Nc. Cent. Station
Tel. 421-M

tation to attend.
There will be fun from start to finish.
The ball games will be the exciting feat
ure of the afternoon while an old-faslon
lyceum entertainment will be given in the
evening, conducted entirely by the old
students. Each lady is requested to brin 2
a box containing lunch for two and her
name inside. At go =. NJ "Herby' zones
will auction off the boxes. Ice cream
will be furnished free to all. Those VINO
are not able to attend and are interest
ed in the school are requested to write
a letter to be read at the gathering.
Mrs. w. o. Harrington returned home
Sunday after visiting her daughter. Mrs
Charles Cary of Bowdoinham, for nearly
a week. Mrs. Cary's friends in this vicin-
ity will be pleased to know that she is
the proud mother Of a nine-pound boy
born May l.
Prof w. J. Thompson arrived home
Thursday from Boston with a nice new
car.
W. O. Harrington and son Cecil attend
ed the patriotic celebration in Augusta
Tuesday.
Frank Candage has the job on the road
the same as last year. He will begin
next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12
MADISON
Fire at Hagopian House on Per-
kins Street-Two Flag Rails
ings Thursday-Odd Fellow
Event

Madison fire alarm was sounded at
2.3O o'clock Thursday afternoon for q
blaze at the residence Of Harry Hago-
pianSon Perkins street. The fire caught
in the basement in some waste lum-
Der filling the house with dense smoke
The fire department responded prompt
ly and quickly had two streams of wat
err on the blaze. which was under con-
troll in about Is minutes. There was a
very heavy gale blowing at the time
and had the fire gotten out nothing
could have saved several other buildings
close by. The fire was discovered by
Assistant Postmaster c. f. Towne, who
went to Mr. Hagopians home with a
special delivery letter. Not finding him
he started around the house and dis
covered the smoke issuing from the
basement. The damage is roughly es-
timated at $500 and will be covered by
insurance. The origin of the fire is I'M
known.
With two flag raisings, patriotism was
at high pitch in Madison Thursday
afternoon. The first flag raising was
at the Indian Spring Wooden mill. In
order to allow the operatives a chance
to participate in the proceedings the
entire plant was shut down a half hour
early. The Madison School band, un-
der the leadership of Prof. f. Z. Towne,
marched to the mill yard in a body
and the order of exercises. Bugle call,
followed by singing the Star Spangled
Banner as the flag was raised. The
whistles of the Great Northern Paper
Mill, The Hollingsworth & Whitney
Mill and the Indian Spring Mill were
blown in salute as the flag reached
the mast head. Selection by the band;
at this time in short and stirring pa
triotic speech Rev. William Wood COM
pared the statement made by the Ger
man Kaiser and that Of President Will
son as to what the country stands for;
selection by band. The speech and Sc
lections by the band were heartily ap-
plauded by the large company of peo-
pie present. The second flag raising
was at the Rowell block over Cham
pagne's restaurant, where the band
marched to the roof and played sew
eral selections as the flag was raised.
Mrs. Georgia A. Smiley, who has been
in Boston on business for the past few
days, returned home Thursday night.
An event of much interest to local
Odd Fellows Thursday evening was
the visit Of the third degree team, COM
posed of past grands from Skowhegan
Lodge. The third degree was confer
red on four candidates. After the de-
gree work came a number of short
speeches and a supper in the I. o. o. F.
banquet hall. A special car was run
over the line of the Somerset Traction
Co. to accommodate the IS visitors from
that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12
CHELSEA

EAST-Charles w. Allen and son
Wesley of South China were visiting
friends in town last week.
Second selectman 8. F.. Reeves is
confined to the house with laryngitis.
The travelling public will be pleased
to learn that this town has widened
the road at the sharp turn at Stubs
Tavern hill.
The funeral services Of Mrs. Phillip
Doherty, an old resident Of this COM
munity was held at A. NJ. Thursday
from ST Mary's Catholic church. Au-
gusta.
Mrs. Orin Kicker was called Tues
day to Lewiston by the Illness Of her
sister Mrs. Garcelon.
Harold Wellman youngest son Of
Joseph Weliman has enlisted in the
navy. as seaman. and has been as
signed to the U. s. s. Virginia.
Sunday services were held at the
Kings school, Dist. No. last Sunday
and will be held bi-weekly from to
3 p. NJ. All are cordially invited to
attend.
At least one Chelsea resident was a
victim Of the light fingered artists at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12
CHINA

B. F. Fown and family of Watervile
have arrived in town and opened their
cottage for the summer
Rev. w. p. Palmer of Waldoboro is
making extensive repairs upon his
property in this place. He will great
ly enlarge the barn by putting on an
addition.
w W Washburn is in Portland on
business.
Mrs. r. f. Longley is still very i'll
and at times suffers much pain.
DR.. Blake is moving into the hotel
The monthly business meeting of
the Christian Endeavor Society with
a social was held at Does hall on
Monday evening
Captain J. W. Brown was in town
for a few days this week Mrs. Brown
who is still very i'll was called to
Portland recently by the sudden death
of her sister Mrs. Loring. Mr.. and
Mrs. Brown will remain in Portland
for the present
Miss Estelle- Brainerd was in Hal
lowell last week comforting with the
county president of the w. c. T. IT,,
Mrs. Perry. Arrangements were made
and a program prepared for the con-
vention which is to be held in Gardi-
ner on May 1926.
SOUTH-Grand reunion at Erskine
Academy Monday, May Il.
Every old student has a special invi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12
Real Estate Transfers

Late real estate transfers recorded
at the office of the register of deeds
here have been:
st. Albans-Carrie f. Goodwin to
Percy Blaine. about % acres land near
n. H. Winning place.
.Athens-Vera Anna Cederfeldt to
Samuel W. Herrick of Harmony,
stumpage on farm on Lord Hill road,
consideration. $500; Harriet A. Dore to
Henry i. Bush, land near Byron Hurd
property.
Skowhegan-Adelia F. Lockwood to
Skowhegan Savings Bank. William
Lockwood place on north side of
Bloomfield street; Skowhegan Savings
Bank to Robert Young, land on north
side of Bloomfield street, formerly
owned by Adelia f. Lockwood; Ella NJ
Pooler to Bert c. Taylor. land on
south side of Hathaway street.
Norridgewock-Will A. Moore to
Carl ID. Miller ct al, acre of land ON
Norridgewock Mercer road, Miller to
build no building upon the land as long
as Moore occupies land adjacent
Brighton-Charles b. Decker ct ais
to c. G.. Hamilton ct ais of Gorham,
\. II.
Pittsfield-Nellie NJ. Daniels ct ais
of Snohomsh, Wash, ct ais to Hiram
w. Carr.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Simmons to
Wallace Emery, land on old County
road from station to Conroy farm
Wallace Emery to Katie NJ. Smith.
land with buildings at junction of
Townhouse road with Embden Pon2
road
Canaan--Wilson C. Fitzgerald to
BENZ. 0. Fitzgerald about so acres of
land on Frank E. Woodward road
Fairfield-Myra Rose to Aroline H.
Smiley. land with buildings on Weston
avenue: Lester Holway to Cora NJ.
Hutchins, land in Shawmut village on
westerly side OF road leading to Fair
field.
Solon-Joel II. Gray ct al to Rose A.
Delling. land with buildings on Ferry
street.
Pcvegrin White of Hilton hill has
sold out his milk route to Maurice Ma
COON, who already had a route in the
village. Mr.. Magoon has added new
cows TO his fine herd at Sunset
Heights.
Ray and Dwight Viles of Flagstaff
were guests Friday at the home OF
their brother. Carroll Viles on High
street. The gentleman first mentioned
is weli-known up-river lumberman
and during the past season has cut
about six million and a half on the
north half of No. 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12
BOWDOINHAM

NORTH-Mrs. T.. II. Powers was
given a very pleasant surprise on
Monday afternoon, it being her S0th
birthday. She had thought to keep it
quiet. Her son H. i. Powers brought
the first surprise by presenting an
envelope containing a sum of money.
A number of neighbors and friends
came in one by one saying: Il hear it
is your birthday" and bringing some
gift among which was bouquet Of
beautiful pinks. After a very enjoy
able afternoon refreshments and a
birthday cake We're served. Then
with best wishes for many returns of
the day, the guests bade their friend
goodbye Mrs. Powers appreciates
the kind love and thoughtfulness which
prompted the occasion and also the
post cards from out Of town friends.
Harold j. Shaw was calling on far
mers in this vicinity on Wednesday. /
The River Road Club met at the
home OF John Dockendorf on Satur-
day evening. Charles White was pres
ent and organized a boys club Of
seven members. H. T.. Powers was
elected local director and Charles
Wade president.
Nellie Hatch Is visiting her sister
Mrs. Annie Batchelder.
Thomas Borjesson is at home from
the University of Maine to spend the
summer with his father Amandus
Borjesson.
Mr.. Nevers who has occupied the
Decker" farm drove his two horses
through to Houlton last week
Charles F. Thomas who is training
at Fort Slocum, New York, writes to
relatives and friends Of his army life
that he is comfortably provided for
and we think he is kept very busy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12

Nothing equals an aureole Of
beautiful hair as frame for a
pretty face. Without background
Of nice hair really pretty face
frequently becomes plain but, with
it, unattractive features assume
life and beauty.
Every woman can increase her
natural charm by using Newbro's
Herpicide. Herpicide makes hair
beautiful Dandruff saps the vi
tally of the hair. Herpicide applied
ntelligently and regularly, checks
this destruction Of hair life and
prevents the hair from falling out,
giving it a snap and luster, soft
silky f1uffiness which can be ac-
CURED in no other way.
Applications may be obtained at the
best barber shops and hair dressing
pariors.
It is guaranteed by The herpicide Co.
Sold everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12
YOU CATCH COLD
QUICKER IF YOUR
STOMACH IS UPSET

You will develop any illness more cas-.
fly when your food is not properly diges-
ted. and when the natural functions are
disturbed. A cold in the earliest stages
should never be neglected, as serious
illness mayresult. tits well to get early
to bed, 70 have the body well warmed,
and very important to have the bowels
move freely. There is no better or safer
remedy to use at the beginning OF a cold
Medicine. -Twoto four teaspoonfulsina a
cup OF hot water will quickly relieve con-
gestion, carry off the imperiectlydigested
food, and help TO ward off further trouble.
rs cents at any dealers. If you have
never used this medicine. ask US for .
free sample. IL. f." MEDICINE Co.,
Portland, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12

months. Then used Cuticura Soap and
Ointment, and found relief after twenty
four hours, and two cakes of Cuticura
Soap and one box of Ointment healed
me-" tSignedl Maurice Levinsky, 796
Pembroke ST., Bridgeport. Conn.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are not
only wonderful healers but wonderful
preventives Of skin and scalp troubles
il used exclusively. The Soap, for
daily use in the toilet, cleanses and pun
hes, the Ointment soothes and heals.
For Free Sample Each by Return
Mail address post card ''Cuticura,
Dept. X, Boston" Sold everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12

THIS tiny bottIe holds an
almost magic fluid. A
genius in Cincinnati dis
covered this ether compound
and named it freezone.
Small bottles of freezone
like here shown can be had
at any drug store for a few
cents. Don't limp or twist
your face in agony and spoil
your beauty but get a little
bottle of freezone and apply
a few drops on your tender,
aching corn or callus. In
stantlv the SnreneSs diSan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12

pears and shortly you will find the corn
or callus so shriveled and loose that
you can lift it off with the fingers.
Just think. You get rid of hard
corn, sos: corn or a corn between the
toes, as well as hardened calluses with
out suffering one particle. You feel no
pain or irritation while applying freez-
one or afterwards. 1t is magic. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12

Loss Of Appetite is also loss % vital
ny Vigor. tone. To recover appetite an
IRE rest take Hoods Sarsaparil'a that
s.''renRthens the stomach. perfects d.ses.
!o,i' makes eating pleasure Il ais
makes the blood rich and pure. an4
steadies the nerves.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12
WASHINGTON

The spring is very cold and Lackwar,
the sun is stranger and snow fen ny.
J. and 3. On May Fred suleforth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12

Then the blisters turned
into sore eruptions which
were red and infamed, and
itched and burned so that
when scratched the blood
came. | could not sleep
or eat.
IL tried all kinds of ONT
ments. salves. etc. but with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12

the parade in Augusta last Tuesday
Thirtyfive dollars won't buy much
these times, still it's handy to have.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12
WOMEN! READ THIS!
Lift off any corn or calIus with
fingers and it won't
hurt bit.

Your high heels have put corns on
your toes and calluses on the bottom of
your feet, but why care now?.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-12
CUT|CURA HEALED
SKIN TROUBLES
ThatCaused Itchingand Burn
ing and Loss of Sleep at :
Cost of $780,.

my neck and cars were covered with
green blisters. thought | would go
frantic with the nain which was terrible