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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-25
OAKLAND
Surprise Party Given Paul and
Keith killam by Friends
Personals

Mrs. Milford lIoudlette, Mrs. Ed
ward knight and son Charlie Can
ming have returned from Whitefield
where they were weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Houdlette.
Miss Helen Foster left Monday
morning for Portland where she will
be the guest Of friends for a few
days.
The regular meeting of Cascade
Grange was not held Saturday eve
ming on account of the bad weather.
Mrs Edna Young and Mrs. Walter
Welch were guests Monday of Mr..
and Mrs f. w. Sturtevant of Oak
lard Heights
Harry Blaisdell has returned to his
work in Bath after passing the week
end with his family on High street.
Miss Charlotte Otis and Miss Alice
Otis have returned from a visit with
their uncle Daniel Mcneil of Nor
ridgeWock.
Mr.. and Mrs Merle Beverage and
two children, Wentworth and Thel-
ma returned Sunday from visit
/ with Mrs. Beverages mother, Mrs.
Eta Hewett Of Winthrop.
Following the regular meeting Of
Cascade grange next Saturday eve
ming a patriotic program and social
will be given to which the public is
cordially invited A collection will be
taken which will be given to the local
branch of the Red Cross.
Mr. and Mrs. Mont Bubier, former
residents of this town, but now of
Camden, are passing a few days with
relatives in town. Mr.. Bubier> has
been called in the draft.
Mrs. Nathan Knox is confined to
her home on High street by an at
tack Of the grippe.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Moore have re-
turned from Bingham. where they
passed the week -end with Mr..
Moore's sister, Mrs. Benjamin Mitch
ell.
Miss Ellen Cunningham of Fairfield
was a guest Monday of Mrs. Sargie
Warren of Water street.
Mrs. Mary Peavey has returned
from Belgrade where she has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Edward
Narramore for the past week.
Children's Night which was to have
been observed at Cascade Grange last
Saturday evening, has been post
poned until July 6.
Mrs. c. A. Field of Sidney was a
weekend guest of her daughter. Mrs.
Jesse Blake of Church street.
John Nicholson of Millinocket, a
former classmate of Keith Killam at
Higgins Classical Institute, passed
: ~ ND of I
A. A. killam of Maple street.
William Aver of the Dunn Edge
Tool Co. left Monday for a business
trip to New York.
Percy Butterfield, paymaster at the
Cascade Wooden Mill, returned Mon
day from Hartland where he passed
the weekend at his cottage
A group of young people decended
on the Baptist parsonage last Sat
urday night with the intention of a
surprise party for Paul and Keith
killam, sons of the minister, who
left Monday for Fort Slocum n. Y.
An enjoyable evening was passed
with music and games and refresh
ments we're served by Mrs. Killam,
assisted by her daughter Eleanor,
and Miss Nellie Abbott Just before
the party broke up there came the
surprise of the evening in the shape
Of a handsome wrist watch for each
boy, the gift Of many friends around
town. Arthur Greeley made the
presentation speech, but the replies
were very brief, although sincere; as
1t was an unexpected event to the
boys. Another little surprise for
them came in the person of John
Nickleson OF Millinocket. who grad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-25
Funeral of r. 3. Teauue

Funeral services for the late Frank
i. league will be held Wednesday, the
anniversary Of his birth, at / O'Clock
iii The afternoon from the family home.
He was the son of the late Benjamin
league and had always been d resident
of this town, the last % years of his life
having been spent at the home where
MS death occurred. on the day already
referred TO he would have been 81 years
old. His widow, formerly Miss Della
Clifford. and one daughter. Mrs. Lester
Clark, who lives near the old home, sur
vive. the only son of the couple, Har-
ry league, having been drowned sew
eral years ago while out in canoe.
there are also three brothers and q
sister still living, Sherman league of
Bangor. Freeman league of Lynn
Mass, Fred league Of Portland and
Mrs. Maria Crosby of Gardiner. Mr..
league W.. highly respected in this
community. He was affiliated with
Skowhegan Grange and Somerset Po-
mona, as well as the Somerset County
Poultry Association referred to in Mon
days issue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-25
ALMA

Miss Esther Erskine is visiting friends
In Newcastle.
s. Hodgk ms of Jefferson was IN town
on business Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford Brown OF Wal
doboro was in town Tuesday
Quite a number from this place went
70 East jefferson Tuesday to attend the
Pomona Grange.
Mrs Clara A. Parsons visited Mrs
John Cate and Mrs. Thankful Hall at
Dresden Wednesday,
Miss Ella Campbell and mother visit
ed at Parsons Bend Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-25
SwanviIIe Goes Over the Top

The town of Swanville, with only
about 500 population, has made its
War Savings canvass without wait
ing for the opening of the campaign
Tie local committee started out as
socu as the allotment of $4,000 was as
s.ere3 and has reported that nearly
$3.50 has been subscribed, nearly all
by farmers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-25
.JOICE

On account of the rain SATURDAY
the entertaining ut which was 10 pe
given ut the Reyes Corner schoor-
house, was postponed until WedneS-
day evening. this week, June IS.
The Lewis school which has been
under the instruction Of Miss Gladys
MacKay for the past year closed
Friday June %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-25
COULD NOT ST0a
THE HEADACHES
Until She Tried ''Fruii-a-tives"
Cor Fruit Liver Tablets
112 Coburg St, st. John.

III COburg ST, ST. john.
81 feel must tell you OF the great
benefit have received from your
wonderful medicine. Fruit q -tives'.
I have been sufferer for many
years from Violent Headaches, ano
could get no permanent relief.
friend advised me to take Fruit
a-tiyes' and l did so with great sue
cess; and now | am entirely free OF
Headaches, thanks to your splenoio
medicine"
MRS. ALEXANDER SHAW.
Soc a box, 6 for $3.50, trial size zoe.
At all dealers or sent on receipt ot
price, by FRUIT -TIVES LMiieo'
OGDENSBURG, N. Y.-t.,dv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-25

An erort is being made in London.
ps hesotlation, to utilize some of the
huse deposits now accumulated at yari-
Gus city banks, for investment in Ma
'ional War Bonds. The Chancellor :,
'ne eAchequer is consulting with bank
ers 10 arrive at some understanding re-
safu'ns a discontinuance Of the high
a"owed on deposits and the d.
$500 oI some of the funds into Ma
tionai War Bonds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-25
Commission for Maine Mar

commission as second lieutenant
III the Aviation Section. Signal Re-
serve Tor Arthur French Clark, No.
10 MunseY avenue. Livermore Falls,
me. was among those announced
rluaF at the War Department,
! washington, d. G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-25

General c. H. BurtchaelI has
49,, appointed director general OF
- eai Services OF the British Armies
Ge,e,. IN succession to Lieutenant
NJ ~. Sir A. T, sloggett who retires
me ass limit. daL~ 800
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-25
SKOWHEGAk
MaIhon,aiMiIIa School

Promotion exercises were hei6 at
Malbons Mills last Friday afternoon,
Doris Whittemore and Vara Weeks
having satisfactorily prepare ed IN an
selves fir entering High School. IN
der the direction of Mrs. Nancy ).
Huckins, the teacher. pleasing 7fp-
gram was presented, the parents pe-
ing present as special guests OF the
occasion. Supt. L. w. Gerrish was
also in attendance presenting the two
graduates with their diplomas. The
following children appeared in the
various numbers of the program
Vannetta Weeks, Amber Weeks, Mar
| jorie Salisbury, Nara Weeks, susie
Foss, Roland Corson, Phyllis WHIT
ten, Alfredo Flewelyn Paul PloI!t.,
Georgianna Plouid. Thelma Foss'
| Ellsworth Perkins, Doris Written and
Joe Plouid. The program was closed
with the singing of America. Dur
ing the afternoon ice cream and cake
were served. Pupils not absent or
| tardy during the term were NannetLa
Weeks. Amber Weeks. Marjorie Sa.s-
bury and Susie Foss. Phyllis Wm--
ten was absent one day only. be
cause of sickness. Several young
visitors assisted in the program as
| follows: Edith Longfellow, Mahlon
Weeks, Glennis Salisbury and Eve
| Ign F'oss.
| The names on the Bethany Honor
f, roll are as follows: Capt. John w
! Healy, L. s. Infantry; 1st Lieut., Mil
| burn NJ. Fowler, Dental Corps; LIST
| Lieut.. w Merton Pierce. Dental
| Corps; 1st Lieut.. Robt. u. Wilder
| Dental Corp; list Lieut., VIM. Fl. VII
| der. Aviation Corps; LIST Lieut., RALPH
! Joseph Sanford, Aviation Corps
| Sergt. John c. Weston, L. 5. 1nfan-
| try; Sergt. Arthur b. Merriam: Seret
| Roscoe NJ. Cram, Marine Corps;
| Sergt. Elwood Allen, L. $. Infantry;
/ Corp. Avian w. Bucknam, L. S. In
| fantry; Capt Thornton w. Merriam
! Signal Corps; Musician Nelson NJ
| Washburn. L. 5. Infantry; Artificer
| VIM r. Goff L. S. Infantry: DR.
Blynn O. Goodrich. Medical Reserve;
| Gunner Laren NJ Cramm: Arthur II
| McQuilan, Hospital Section: Maui
rice s. Philbrick. Hospital Section
! II. Tobey Mooers, Ambulance Corps;
| Privates Ralph F. Merriam; Engineer
| Corps. Cleher c. Taylor, Engineer
| Corps; Clyde Badger. Signal Corps;
Harry Dysart. u. S. Infantry; Har-
| old H. Rutter, Leon w. Symonds, Ell
lott Spear. Clarence l.. Dunlap
| Frank f. X. Davis, George Croker
Fred Croker, Geo. G. Day and Ever
EFT Prescott: Willard Paul, Nava'
| Hospital Corps.
! Levi King Of Waterville, aged %
returned home Monday after visiting
here with his daughte;'. Mrs. Luke
Pitts and son, Hepry King.
Supt. T, J. DuffyNof the post office
building construction was in Water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-25
CORNS LIFT OUT!
COSTS FEW CENTS

Drops Of magic! Doesn't
hurt one bit! Drop little
Freezone on a touehy corn,
instantly that corn stops hurt
ing, then you lift it off with
the fingers. No pain! Try it'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-25

Miss Dorothy Day, assistant in the
kindergarten department, has gone to
Boston for a short visit with Miss
Leighton, a former teacher here. and
from there will continue her journey to
Providence for a visit with friends.
Mrs. Gerald Mccarthy and young son
left Monday morning for Philadelphia
and will be located near that city for a
time. Mrs. Mccarthy underwent a civil
service examination for position in
washington, D. c.
Five more Junior Volunteers have ar
rived and have been placed by Leaders
Leighton or Cover on the farms of
William Rowell, Elmer Roweli and Fred
Moody, and on farms in Starks and
Norridgewock.
Miss Lena NJ. Wyman has left her
apartment at Hotel oxford and reopen
ed her home on Main street looking to
the arrival of DR.. and Mrs. W. H. Dill
l"r. two children and maid from Lans-
downe Pa, whom she expects are on
their way east by automobile Mrs.
Diller is Miss Wyman's sister and will
remain a t the old home here for sew
eral months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-25

Street Commissioner p NJ. Sanborn
who has been so seriously i'll, appears
to be improving slightly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-25

Tributes to the work OF women on the
land were recently made by landowners
of Norwich, England. Sir Ailwyn Eel
loves mentioned that one farm in Nor
folk was conducted entirely by women.
He had never seen happier. healthier
and more contented lot. Gilbert Over
man of Weasenham said he had en-
ployed over 100 women in three years
and there were only four out Of them
whom he would not have back again
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-25

j. r. CIynes, British Parliamentary
secretary to the Ministry of Food. in
the course of a speech at Manchester,
Eng. recently again warned profiteers
against taking advantage of the recent
shortage Of food. Referring to the new
act that had been passed for Furnishing
the proiteer, Mr. Clynes said he vas
afraid that the principle would have to
be extended to some persons who had
shown themselves to be gluttons ana.
by deception and fraud. had secured
more than their share of food coupons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-25

Miss Ruth Morgan Of Gulford and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-25
Miss fischer nsdman OF Jenapt,and. wac
have been teaching at the high school,
viii pass their vacations at their homes.
SpirituaIist Session

In spite Ut the bad weather there was
a very good attendance at the Spirit
ualst meeting held at Lakewood sun
day under the direction Of the Spiritual
isl Ladies Aid Society. Attorney MARI
Harwise OF Bangor was the speaker in
the theatre both forenoon and alter
noon. with Miss Olive Hayden, presi-
dent OF the Ladies Aid, presiding. The
closing of the afternoon address includ-
ed lines from the prominent follower OF
-he -,;-h, the late Harrison Barrett,
o:ca a resident OF Canaan. Among the
out-of-town people present were Mrs
Barker Of Augusta, Mr.. and Mrs. W. II
Clark and Mrs. Imogene c. Brown Of
Caratunk. A directors meeting of the
camp board was held at the close OF
the afternoon meeting.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-05

was made public, the price of cotton went up more than $l0 a bale on the principal cotton exchanges of the country and the advance was largely maintained today.
 Proposals to fix the price of raw cotton have been advanced from time to time since the government under tcok voluntary price fixing with rep resentatives of various industries, but strong opposition has been offered by representatives of cotton growers and members of Congress from cotton States.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-05

countries places new construction well ahead of destruction by submarines. Fer the first six months of this year, the sinkings, allied and neutral tot aled 2,0S9,393 gross tons, while pro ducton was 2,l13.591 gross tons.
 Because of it's effect on the general shipping situation the British drive in Flanders is being followed with par ticular interest by shipping board off cials. Valuable French coal fields are being wrested from the Germans and it was said today that if these can be worked. much of the tonnage now en- gagged in carrying coal from Wales to France can be diverted to other pur- poses.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-05
STERILIZATION IF
 COTTON CONSIDERED
Situation to Be Investigated by Committee of War Industries Board, With Approval of the Resident.

Washington, Sept. i--The War ln- dustries Board, with the approval of President Wilson, is soon to appoint a committee to reconsider the desira- bility and feasibility of affecting a Stabilization of cotton prices and other matters connected with hand ling the crop. This was announced tonight by Chairman Baruch.
 ''The announcement of another short crop of cotton," said Mir Bar uch'S statement. raises in acute form the problems of satisfying the needs of the nation, as well as those of the allies and of securing an equit- able distribution for the purpose of winning the war. Involved in the dis tribution IS the problem of bringing about a reasonable stabilization of prices in the interest of both the pro ducer and consumer"
 MT Baruch said the committee to be appointed will study the cotton situation, the problems of distribu tion, the marketing of low grade cot ton, and the desirabilty and feasibil- ity of effecting a stabilzation of prices.
 The committee will begin activitie- as soon as possible and will hold hear ings at convenient points in the cotton producing states and at such other places as may be found necessary so that interested parties can present their views.
 Announcement by the Department of Agriculture that the severe drouth in July and August had reduced the production forecast from 15,235.O00 equivalent 500-pound bales. as of June ?, to l1137.000 bales. as of August 9, was responsible for the boards decision which was said to have been approved by the Supreme War Council
 After the departments forecast
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-05
AUGUST BROKE RECORD
 IN DELIVERY OF SHIPS
340,14 Tons Turned Out Dur ing Month, According to Chas. M. Schwab-66 Ships Covered By Report.

Washington, Sept. 4.-Delivery of merchant ships by American ship yards in August exceeded all previous records for this country. Chairman Hurley, of the shipping board, was advised today by Charles M. Schwab. director general of the emergency fleet corporation Sjxty-six ships. az gregating 340,l45 deadweight tons were turned out
 Forty-four of the ships of an az
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-05
Give Not Only Till It Hurts But Until
 " HELPS
Nevada County has always lover top" and not afford to fail in this very important undertaking

gregate deadweight tonnage of 260,- G45, were steel and the remaining 22 were wood or composite
 August production of American yards was world record, shipping board officials said, the previous monthly record of 295,9l.i deadweight tons having been amde by British yards last June.
 Completion of the sixty-six ships. 1t was said, will permit the return to the coastwise and South American trades of some fast vessels that re- gently were transferred to trans-At- lantlc service to meet war demands.
 August deliveries put the total ton mage built for the shipping board be- yond the 2,000,O00 mark. The first million tons was delivered in May and the total production to September I was 20i9,4S9 deadweight tons.
 Increased deliveries by American yards added to those of the allied
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-05
? MORE MEN TO
 CAMP PIKE TOMORROW

Following white registrants will be inducted into servlce tomorrow ari sent to Camp Pike on a special at 3 D. m:
 Louis Jeffers, Jacksonville, Tenn. John W. Andrews. Prescott R2 James F.. kavanaugh, Graysonia. George w. Griffin, Prescott R f Hugh c. Rhodes, Rosston.
 John Dan White, Prescott Loyal r. Evans, Emmet K ,. George W. Humphries, Prescott R. Walter R. Dixon, BodcaW
 Emmet M. Johnson, Gale R l. Solon s. Winberry. Waldo R ,. Horace NJ. Jones. Buckuer K l. sam B. Mason, Rosston R ? Harvey w. Bolls, Laneburg. ]. NJ. Shackleford. Glenville. Watson Cottingham, Prescott-Cals Jesse Q. Merchant, Emmet. Robert R. fitzpatrick, Mt Moriaa John Brady Parker, Gale K l. A. Quilla Smith. Bodcaw R 1. Howard II. Harrell, Prescott. Clinton C. Goad, Emmet R ,. Albert B. Peachy, Prescott R G. Luther NJ. Holt, Prescott R g. Wm. B. Benson. Bodcaw k l. Fred A. Luck, Rosston.
 J. Robert Barham, Emmet k j. Wm. Ruby Atkins, Little Rock E. B. McAteer. Wichita Falls rex Wylie C. Smith. Prescott K D.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-05
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Two scholarships for sale in Tys, Commercial College. See us at Oncs if you want to save q few dollars
 When your plumbing needs over. hauling. phone Roy Gilmore. Mo- H7. sml
 FOUND-An automobile tire neal the Main Spring camp ground. Owner can get some at this office by giving description and paying for this ad.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-05
PHRASEOLOGY COMMITTEE :.
 IS IN SESSION T0pA'

 Little Rock. Sept. 1.-The phi''' ology committee of the constltulO"' convention, of which Prof J. h. H'! holds of Hendrix College, Conway chairman. is in session here toda' pass upon the final text Of the P's posed document It has all bee" - grossed and turned over to the 'V'' mittee. and it will not take long complete the work. A complete VT of the constitution is then to De p vided for each member of the eo'.s ton, which is to reconvene on ''F tember IS.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-05
NOTICE

The attention of the patrons of the Prescott public schools is called to the fact that all children not hereto fore vaccinated must be vaccnated before they can enter any of the schools.
 The fall term will open Sept. 18th.
 w " Tompkins, Secretary.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-05
COUGHED FIFTEEN YEARS

Coughs that hang on and grow worse in the night and weaken the sufferer are relieved by Foleys Honey and Tar oftener than by any other remedy. R. F Hall, Mabe, Va, writes
 For l5 years was afflicted with a troublesome bronchial cough and irri- taton of the throat. Foley's Honey and Tar relieved me; after taking one bottle the cough ceased and has not returned." No medicine stands high CT as family remedy for colds for children and grown-ups. Sold every where 2
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-05
Will You Help.
Savs the Dependent Girls
 and Unfortunate Womenp

place for them and they have homes. The County called raise S100000 part the $1OOOO0OO be raised by the State and equip Industrial and Womens Reorma tory (twO separate institutional
 President Wilson will donate $5000000 from the Contng will be added the $00O0000 be raised by The will take and maintain these nstitu tions after they completed
 This is urgent War Measure and is entitled your support.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-05

lee Starnes and c. W. Starnes' .a ...........
 VS.
 Celia Walker and Others Defendants
 Warning Order The Defendants, Elma Baker a.. Recie Hardwick are each warned appear in this court within 'iltH ts. days and answer the complaint oi ,ly w Plaintiffs, Lee StarneS and G' '" Starnes. Witness my hand and the sesl ao,c e said corut this 4th day of Sept, iSi'' (SEAL) C. C. CALHOUN 9-5wl ClerN'
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-05
IN THE CHANCERI
 COURT OF NEVADA
 COUNTY. ARkANS

Plaintiffs
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-22
CAN'T AGREE ON
LEACUEPR0CRAM
Southern Association Officials
Delayed at Atlanta Meet
ing-Much Debating.

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. 22. - Consid-
Grafton of the proposed playing
schedule during the 1918 season
was delayed at the opening ses-
sion of the annual spring meet
ina of the Southern Association OF
Baseball Clubs here today by the
absence Of President Robert Al
len, Of the Little Rock club. Only
routine details we're taken up at
the morning meeting. Some OF
the club owners today expressed
dissatisfaction with the proposed
schedule and liyely. arguments
over several changes which will be
demanded was expected at the
afternoon session. II was stated
the schedule hardly would be COM
pIeted before tonight.
A prosperous season for a ma
iority of the clubs was predicted
by Presidents Heineman, of the
New Orleans club, and Frank, OF
Atlanta. The great influx Of pop
ulation to most southern cities by
army camps was bound to materi-
ally increase tho attendance, It was
stated.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-02-22
MINES YET IDLE
in BIRMINGHAM

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 22.-Despite
pleas of organizers and other officials
of the district convention of the United
Mine Workers of America for a re-
sumption of work, pending an investi-
cation by the fuel administration into
their claims that the terms of the Gar
field agreement are not being lived up
to by operators. the miners, after TAX
ing a vote on the subject, have refused
to return to work until their COM
plants have been considered by gov
ernment officials.
The mines of the Tennessee Coal,
Iron & Railroad company. affected by
the strike, are reported still idle, while
the Republic mines of the Republic
Iron and Steel company are said to be
without a full force of men. "All that
we can say today is that miners at
several of the mining camps are still
refusing to work, despite entreaties to
work pending a settlement of the con-
was the statement given out
at union headquarters. Nothing had
been heard there of the appointment
of II. c. Selheimer. of Birmingham, as
umpire beyond the announcement car
ried in the dispatches from Washing
ton by the Associated Press.
The coming of Rembrandt Peale as
representative OF the fuel administra-
ton is still awaited.