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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08

len; George Nichols and Edwin Full
Ter, Fairfield Center.
The meeting Of the w. F. NJ s. OF
the Methodist church was held at
the home of Mrs. Larlee on Main
street yesterday afternoon and was
attended by large number A very
interesting time was enjoyed, and it
was voted to take as a study book
for the coming year, "Woman's Work
in the Orient" The next meeting will
be held with Mrs. Flora Files, the
first Monday in November.
The Epworth prayer meeting will
be held at the Methodist church this
evening and will be led by Isaiah
Bither.
The Methodist Guild will hold a
Thimble Tea at the home Of Mrs.
Augustus Varney on High street
Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Moore, who
have been the guests of their son
Albert Moore of Western avenue for
the past few weeks, left Monday
morning for their home in Franklin
Mass.
Miss Agnes Cummings is con-
fined to the home of her sister, Mrs.
Roscoe Holway on Main street by the
grip.
Mrs. Charlotte Brown, who lives
with her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Choatc on High street, had the mis-
fortune to dislocate her shoulder
Saturday morning. She was on her
way to the barn and caught her
apron on the door, thus throwing her
onto her shoulder. She is resting as
comfortably as can be expected.
Mrs. William Norton is very ill at
her home on Mace street with in
fluenza. Her sister. Mrs. Harry Gibbs
is caring for her.
Miss Myrtle Hall, who has been
confined to the home of her uncle,
w. r. Hall by illness is able to be
out and resumed her duties at the
Hartman jewerly store at Waterville
Monday
An all day meeting was held at the
Victor Grange hall Saturday and
proved to be very interesting al
though there was small attendance
on account of the rain. The State
Lecturer, c. o. burlington Of Bow
doinham, gave a fine lecture and was
enjoyed by all. A literary program
was carried out as follows: Reading
on Liberty Bonds, Mrs. Lila Novel;;
patriotic reading, Mrs. Sadie Lord:
poem entitled "Yanks," Mrs. Kate
Ellis. Miss Mildred Tozier rendered
two vocal solos. Patriotic songs
were sung by the Grange.
There was meeting of the first
grade teachers held at the Lawrence
High school building Friday after
noon. This was to introduce the
Progressive Road to Reading" a
new method Il reading into the
schools. Mr. Allen. the agent for the
book gave demonstrations and in
struction in the work.
Norman Norton is seriously i'll at
the home of his parents. Mr, and
Mrs. William Norton on Mace street
with Spanish influenza.
Friends Of Mrs. Ethel Miller will,
be sorry to learn that she Is very IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
SIR ERIC GEDDES
Continued from Page One)

the United States has displayed in Gre
ating huge trained body of seamen
out of landsmeh is one of the most strik-
ing accomplishments of the war.
Had 1t not been effectively done one
would have thought it impossible, and
words cannot express our admiration Of
this feat undertaken and accomplished
by your navy department of which Mr..
Secretary Daniels is the civil chief.
1.-THE kindness Of the invitation and
the cordial and hospitabIe welcome of
the President, Mr.. Lansing. Mr. Daniels,
Admiral Benson and all other represent
atives of your great country whom we
have met has touched US deeply, and my
colleague, Vice Admiral Duff, and all
of our party most gratefully acknowi-
edge it,
The fact that the admiralty vessel
which brought the party to the Unit
ed States few the admiralty flag
may have significance. Never before
has this ensign been flown out of
British home waters. 1t meant that
a board Of the admiralty, vested
with full power to make decisions for
lIe dulnlIdlty WHICH H0eu lOC ne re-
ferred TO for information. was on the
ship.
Admiral Benson, chief of opera
lions, met the visitors when they
landed and escorted them to Wash
inEton, where they were received
with full naval honors. The day was
devoted to an interchange Of greet
ings, Sir Eric lunching with Presi-
dent Wilson at the White House, and
tomorrow conferences will begin on
all matters involved in the joint ef-
fort of the allies and the United
States to crush German naval pow
er and also to make safe the seas
for troop transports.
The only incident of the trip cross.
said Eric was a good omen. About "a
hours out. young American eagle
alighted in the radio aerials Of the
ship Later it was brought down and
the British first lord Of the admiralty
confirmed for himself the fact that
he was being thus welcomed to
American soil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08

with influenza at the Central Maine
General hospital at Lewiston.
Miss Leora Prentiss, who is a
teacher in the Gardiner High school,
| is passing an indefinite time at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
A. Prentiss in Benton, her school
having been closed on account of the
epidemic.
Ralph L. Glazier, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Glazier who has been
stationed at pumpkin Island, has re-
turned to his home where he is to
Glazier has been seriously i'll with
influenza and pneumonia and he is
given this time in which to recover
pass ten days furlouGh. Mr..
his strength.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
SAVED MY LIFE
Says Man In Maine

Henry o. Hanley Of II Cross street,
Belfast. Maine, writes US: Il am feel
ing lots better and think your Elixir
(Dr. True's Elixir) saved my life"
DR.. True's Elixir 10 a great medicine,
a family laxative and worm expeller. 1t
tones the stomach, moves the bowels
and expels worms. Surprising it is how
many people have worms. Children suf-
fer agony from worms. Signs or symp-
toms Of worms are: Deranged stomach.
swollen upper lip. sour stomach. often.
sive breath, hard and full belly with
occasional gripings and pain about the
navel, pale face of leaden tint. eyes
heavy and dull, twitching eyelids. Itch
ing OF the nose. itching of the rectum.
shert dry cough. grinding of the teeth.
little red points sticking out on tongue.
starting during sleep slow fever.
Write us II you want to. Address DR..
]. r. True & Co. Auburn. Maine.
Get DR.. True's Elixir from your dealer
ct o.ce. The cost Is small. It expeis
worms and restores health. On the
market for over 60 years.-Adv.
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Miss Vera c. Gray

Miss Vera c. Gray, who has been
the very efficient and popular teach
er of the 7th grade at the Grammar
school, died after brief illness Of
pneumonia at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gray at
South Brewer, Saturday night. Miss
Gray began her third year in the
town schools this Fall and was in
her usual health when she left for
when she left for home about ten
days ago when it was decided to
close the schools for a time on ac-
count ow the prevailing epidefic.
Word was received last week saying
she was i'll, but it was not known that
she was seriously ill and the report Of
her death came as a great shock to
her pupils, associate teachers in the
schools and hef many friends. She
is survived by her parents, four sis
tiers and a brother, who is in the U.
S. service and stationed at Camp
Pike, Arkansas.
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CENTRAL OFFICERS
TRAINING SCHOOLS

Central OMcsxs' TraininG Schools
have recently been opened 70 CIV.
iiians. and Gen. Crcxier, commanding
the Northeastern Department, stated
that IN of3eer had /besn detailed at
his headquarters. 50 Chauncy Street.
Boston. to receive applications in
Room 711-sth door Textile Bldg.
Professors Of military Science and
Tactics at the following colleges and
institutions throughout New England
also receive applications:
Trinity College. Hartford Conn.
Wesleyan University. Middletown.
Conn.
Yale University, New Haven, Conn.
Conn. Agricultural college. Storrs.
Conn.
Bowdoin College. Brunswick. Me.
University Of Maine, Orono. Me.
Amherst College. Amherst, Mass.
Mass. Agricultural College. Am
herst, Mass.
Harvard University. Cambridge.
Mass.
Mass. Institute Of Technology.
Cambridge, Mass.
Williams College. Williamstown.
Mass.
N. H. College Of Agricul ture and
Mechanic Arts, Durham, N. H.
Rhode Island State College, Kings
ton. r. l.
Brown University, Providence, r. I.
University of Vermont, Burlington,
VT
Norwich University, Mortified, VT.
To be eligible for admission to
these schools. a candidate must be
between the ages Of IS and As. and
must be a citizen Of the United
States. He must also be a graduate
of a high school or have pursued an
! equivalent course Of instruction;
must be of good moral character.
and have the physical qualifications
required for acmmission to these
schools, a candidate must be between
the gaes Of 10 and As. and must be a
citizen OF the United States. He
must also be a graduate Of a high
school or have pursued an equiv
alent course of instruction; must be
OF good moral character, and have
the physical qualifications required
for commission. For Field Artillery
and Machine Gun Service, candidated
must, in addition to the above. pos
sess a thorough understanding and
working knowledge Of arithmetic. al
zebra to include quadratic equations
and plane geometry. Men who have
had a previous scientific and tech
nical education and training are most
desirable. particularly those edu-
Gated and trained as civil, mechan-
ical electrical, mining or architecture
al engineers.
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OAKLAND

MISS MdQOlyn FOiSOL1, VINO mas
been passing the summer with her
mother, Mrs. Walter Trask, left Sun
day for her home in st. Petersburg
Florida. She was accompanied by
Miss Marjorie Emomns, who will
pass the winter there.
Percy Butterfield has returned from
a weekend visit at his cottage on
Moose Pond. Hartland.
The meeting of Kennebec Past
Noble Grands Association, which was
to be held Wednesday in Waterville
has been postponed until further no
tice. 'H
Charles Bates, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
turned from a hunting trip to Pleas
ant Ridge.
Miss Althea Bennett is passing a
two weeks vacation at the home of
her mother, Mrs. Arthur Morse of
North Dixmont.
Miss Ella Weber of Phillips is 4
guest at the home of'Mr. and Mrs. Viii,
liam Crotto of Church street.
Miss Annie Folsom and Miss Cara and
Gladys Crotto passed Monday at the
Folsom cottage on Lake Messalonskee.
Minot Thomas is critically i'll with
pneumonia at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Percy Larkin. His mother, Mrs. Charles
Knowles of Augusta, is caring for him
Mrs. George Hallett is confined to the
house with a bad cold.
At the meeting Of the board Of health
Saturday evening in the selectmen's Of
flee it was decided to close the public
schools, moving picture theatre, church
es and all public places until furthe.
notice.
Mrs. Thomas Powers Of Dry Mills is
visiting her daughter. Mrs. George Scott
of Church street.
Charles I. Bates. who is employed at
Hyde Park, Mass., is passing a few
days in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Mitchell are the
parents of a baby boy born Sunday,
Oct. Z.
The Ladies' Aid of the Free Baptist
church will meet Wednesday afternoon,
Oct. 9, with Mrs. Eliza Bates on Oak
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stott passed the
week with relatives at Dry Mills.
Miss Blanche Strickland has returned
to Hartland after passing the week end
with friends in town.
The Salvation Army will hold a
meeting Tuesday evening on. Depot
square to which the public is cordially
invited.
Miss Olive Coombs teacher in the
High school, has gone to her home in
North Islesboro.
MSS PAMELA Leonard of Poland
Springs is a guest of Mrs. Arthur
Leonard for a few days.
Rev. P. A. A. Killam has gone to
Boston where he was called by the
death Of a relative.
The meeting of the Mothers club
will be postponed until Oct. H.
HOXIE-kenneth Berry IS re-
ported on the sick list.
Miss Ella Wilcox passed the week
end with her parents at Fairfield.
The many friends Of Flora Camp
bell will be pleased to learn she is
gaining from her recent illness.
Chester Sheaff has moved his
family to Norridgewock. where he
has employment for the winter.
Guy Sheaff Of West Walpole, Mass.
visited his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
CHEESE Srtehaff last week.
Fishers mill expects to start the
first of the month. Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
ry Hogan. will run the boarding
boarding house at the mill again
fhic winter
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English Press

London. Oct. 7.-Distrust Of Ger
many's intentions and skepticism as
the result Of the peace overtures of
the Central Powers are reflected i'll
comments by the newspapers here.
The Mail will have nothing to do
with Germany's offer. which, It says,
means not peace but trickery
I'm Prince Maximilian's speech" it
continues, there Is not word Of re-
pentance for crimes Germany has
committed. He offers proposals which
are less than the conditions that will
be imposed by the allies as pre-
limeries to any discussion at all. We
did not allow Bulgaria to tell us
what to do. We told her what she had
to do. We intend to act precisely IN
the same way with Germany and
Austria. If the German people wish
to know what guarantees President
Wilson and the allies require, they
may be embodied in two words, Tn
conditional Surrender The Germans
must leave the territories they havo
occupied, restore the property they
have stolen. pay for all the damage
they have done and surrender for
trial by the allies. the great crimi-
nails Of the war"
The paper says there are about 500
Of these. beginning with the Emper-
or. 1t also declares that Germany
will in no circumstances be given
back her colonies.
The Telegraph says:
This method of approaching peace
is the method of a people trying to
strike a bargain. and the peace that
is coming is not going to be bar
gain peace"
The paper declares the proposals
as whole to be impossible. Even
the strongly pacifA element in this
country has endorsed the demand for
the evacuation Of France and Belgi-
um." 1t says, "as a condition prece-
dent to negotiations and Prince Max
imilian knows that. yet in asking ne
gotiations and an armistice while
German armies are in France and
Belgium. ne Is asking for an impos-
sibility. Negotiations under such cir
cumstances would be an admission
OF Germany's superiority and con-
cede the loss OF the war by the ma
lions who are aiming to break Ger
man militarism. For this reason we
cannot believe the peace offer to be
seriously meant"
The Telegraph repudiates the idea
or trying to reach an understanding
as to indemnity for Belgian. It says:
1T Is requirement of simple JUS
tice that Germany meet the account
which will be presented her for the
devastation and plundering Of Bel
GUM. There are no fundamental
changes in the German administra-
ton. Only a few men have been shift
ed and the Kaiser and those who
rule him. are still the real rulers Of
Germany"
The Chronicle says: ''No statesman
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CATARRn vANISHES
Here 10 One Treatment That All
Sufferers Can Rely Upon

II you want to drive catarrh and all its
disgusting symptoms from your system
IN the shortest possible time, 60 to your
druggist and ask for a Hyomei outfit to-
day.
Breathe Hyomei and II will rid you of
catarrh; II gives such quick relief that
all who use II for the first time are as
tonished.
Hyomei Is a pure pleasant antiseptic,
which In breathed into the lungs over
the infiamsd membrane: It kills the ca
sarrh germs, soothes the sore spots. and
heals all Inflammation.
Don't suffer another day with catarrh
the disease In dangerous and often ends
IN consumption. Start the Hyomei
treatment today. No stomach dosing.
no sprays or douches: just breathe it
that's all Ask Bowditch- Webster Co.
Adv.
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CU11(,URA
HEALS !.
ITCHING

"when I goa up one morning ny
face felt terribly isehy 20 stasse4 70
scratch. and the next morning my faes
was covered with pimples. The PIN.
plse were hard and large. and wessvesy
sore and red. They isched and burned
90 that I could not sleep II all. My
face was altogether disfgused and the
pimples lasted three months.
II tied everything could think OF
and the eruption was so bad had to
stay at home from work. A friend told
me to write for free sample Of Cuti-
eura Sosp and Ointment. did, and
my face started to improve. bought
more, and ] used two boxes Of Cuti-
cuss Ointment and four cakes Of Cuxi-
cura Soap when was healed" (Signed)
Samuel Pollins. ies Lippit ST.. Prov
idence. r. l.. June IS. 1917.
Why not use these fragrant. super
creamy eynoliients for ry-day toilet
and nursery purposes. and prevent
these distressing skin t1oublesf
ssmsisgseh Free By Mail. Address post:
card. "Cntiears. DeDs. n. Dostos. Sold
everywhere. Soap sc. Ointment q and Se.
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Italian Press Confident
Central Powers Will Not
Succeed in Latest Effort

washington. Oct. 7.-Declarations
frince Macmillan. the new Gern''
chaneellor. in regard to peace have pT'
duced the impression in Italy that IN
enemy. realizing the danger of his pos
ton. has decided to intensity his peas
EFFORTS in order to lessen the operation
OF the Entente nations. says an ONCE
dispatcf from Rome.
The talian press. the dispatch says
expresses confidence that the Cent?
Powers will not succeed in convincl'
the peoples of the Allied nations OF ths'
readiness to accept the Allies terms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
MARLEYa2H IN
.DEVON-2A IN.
COLLARS
tu-th
CIuErr PEAsoUrS coIMcTRMM

quite i'll for the past few weeks, is slo'
ly recovering.
Edward Chapman has returned frof
Dorchester, ''ess., where he has bee
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Graham III
cumber, and is visiting relatives in ID
south-end of the town.
Margaret F,.shard made businss
trip to Bath Saturday.
Miss Airline Larrabee of South Gard
ner returned } her home Friday aftt
passing few days with her sister Mn
Leland Siegars.
Mrs. George Bailey OF Dresden NIL
was the guest of her sister, Mrs. A
thur siegars Thursday night and IN
day.
Mrs. Alex Munsy was the guest Of he
sister, Mrs. Edwin Siegars, one day la'
week.
Mrs. Lucy Fitch and family left tow
last week for Lexington, Mass, whe'
they will make their home for the pres
ent.
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YEOMAN COMMENDED
FOR RESCUING FRENCH
BOY IN FRANCE AUG. "a

Washington. Oct 7.-Secretary Daniels
today commended Yeoman John H.
Johnston of Providence. r. l.. for hero
ism in rescuing an 11-year-old French
boy who fell through the planking of an
old platform over the Charante river
near Rochefort. France, on Aug. "a.
Johnston leaped into the river and
brought the child out against a strong
current.
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FULLER ELECTED SUPT.
OF PORTLAND SCHOOLS

Portland, Me-, Oct William D. Full
Ter was elected superintendent of schools
OF the University of Wisconsin and has
held superintendencies in several places
in that state. He is at present superin-
tendent at Old Town and Orono.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08

who believes in the Wilsonian policy
Of trying tao end the war once for
all. can be content with anything less
than the final and unequivocal climb
nation OF the Potsdam war makers.
There must be restitution, repara-
ton ard guarantees and the crimi-
nails who launched the war must be
so enthusiastically beaten that never
afterward doubt may arise as to who
won it and who lost it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08
Several Deaths at Rumford

Five deaths since 10 o'clock Satur-
day night from influenza at Rumford
include Edgar Clements, whose wife
was buried Thursday, and Annie AL
len. 14-year- old daughter Of Mrs. Al
len, both of Mexico: Eva Henry, the
12year-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Steven Henry; Mrs. Myers. Sc,
whose son, John Myers. was buried
Wednesday, and Levy Garrett, who
leaves a widow and nine children, the
oldest Is.
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PITTSF|ELD
TIVE Teachers Die Of Pneu-
monia-PerS0nal Items

Stephen b. Files, who has been at
Bath working in shipyard for sew
eral weeks, is at home for . few days
with his family.
Wallace Crawford of Bangor, d
former resident Of this town was here
Sunday and Monday calling on rela-
tives and friends.
Miss May Farrell, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. William Farrell, went to
waterville, Monday. to resume her
studies at the convent where she has
been q pupil for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Woodward and
son. Harold. who have been visiting
relatives here for several days, re-
turned to their home in Cambridge,
Mass, Monday.
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DRESDEN

soUTH-Mrs. Irving Lilly passed
Saturday Richmond
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur siegars and Mary
siegars. have been confined to the house
with bad colds. They were attended by
Dr. Peabody OF Richmond.
Mrs. r. ]. Costelow, who has bean
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08

The commissions announced Satur-
day in Washington included the fol-
lowing Maine men: Captain. Medical
Corps, Frank Yuba Gilbert, 14s Park
street, Portland: first lieutenant
Medical Corps, Isaac Bradlee Gage
Atlantic.
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Miss Neva Bates

The community was saddened on
learning Of the death Of Miss Neva
Bates, which occurred at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hartwell at
two o'clock Monday afternoon. after
a brief illness Of pneumonia. Miss
Bates condition was said to be i'm
proved Monday morning and her sud-
den death early in the afternoon was
a great shock to her friends and rel
atives. She was a graduate of Maine
Central Institute and was the teach
er at the Powers school in West
Pittsfield. The funeral arrangements
have not been announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08

George A. Gay, junior member of
the canning firm OF Black & Gay and
manager of the Wiscasset factory,
died at his home in Rockland Sunday
of influenza, aged rs. He was for
merly q member Of the city govern
ment. A widow and two children
survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-08

Don't wait until a cold and the grip
nave a firm hold. Take Lanes
cold and grip Tablets as soon as YOU
feel cold coming on. Neglect is
dangerous and often spells Pneu-
monia. Keep a package handy for
emergency. Results are guaranteed.
SOLO by druEgists everywhere.
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ALLIED PRESS
CONTINUED from Page One)

for, but still sufficient to leave Eu
rope under Germany's menace.
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SOLON

Born. Oct Z. to Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L
FoA Q son.