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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

A meeting of the class presidents NJ
Conv was held Thursday afternoon for
the purpose Of making arrangements
for tie Thrift Stamp drive and tho
Junior Red Cross campaign, which will
start shortly. Each class president will
select team comprising five younS
ladies' and five young men. Every stu
dent will be urged to invest in Thrift
stamps and each who is not memhe.
or the Red Cross will be called upon
to Join.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

Lieut. Walter w, Hendee of the Ned
ical Reserve Corp who for the past
five weeks has been at his home in
this city awaiting call to duty re-
coiN ed orders Thursday evening to lc-
port at Fort Oglethorpc, Ga. He plans
to leave next Wednesday. Previous or
ders Lad indicated tina. lie would be
called to Fort Riley. Kansas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

Income Tax Inspectors John H. Fer
~ and II. \. Whitmorc, who have been
located in this city TO assist the tax
payers in making their returns, return
ed Friday afternoon to Boston and will
take up their regular duties again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

Mrs. Clinton r. Thompson and SOL
Charles left Friday afternoon for Az
burn. where she will make a shot is,
it with her parents. She will also visit
relatives III New York City before IT,
turning 20 AuguSt1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

red. 1t is picture of the West. with
plenty of action, a beautiful love story
and wonderful settings. the two stars
are very popular in Augusta and are
noted for their clean plays.
The Hidden Hand" Is nearing the
last episode and is more interesting
than ever. There are some stunts to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

At II. J. Merrick's, u lot of regular
S1.OO and s1.25 shirtwaists. choice now
&C; women's light f1eeced union suits,
fine for the next two months, soc each;
womcn's black hose . pairs 35c: chill
dren's black, white and tan hose, all
sizes, extra value, 25c and 29c pair.
About 30 Womon's new taffeta and silk
poplin dresses, sizes IA to A.. in all the
5000 colors, priced from $798 to
$3.50. All our children's 6 to IA year
navy serge dresses at special prices.
\ few women's winter coats left. 4
Good time to buy. much higher another
winter. New robes. combinations, en-
vclope chemisc and white skirts at SOC,
79c. oSc. New MILDLY blouscs, s1.0O to
$3.50 each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

Stanley Tussey has been appointed
sealers of weights and measures foi
the city Of Augusta and has ontere'
upon the duties of the office. lie Ia;
been in consultation with the Stat;
sealer for the purpose of familiarlzinl
himself with his new duties and ha'
made arrangements to secure new
testing apparatus, of which tho CIT,
has long been in need.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
nlch2d1t

have a small lot of lunch clothes, 81, 35
and A. inches. square and round which
are soied from handling, which we Of
fer at much less than they could be
bought at Wholesale prices from S1.2o to
$3.50; a small lot of 20-inch drawn
work squares for zoe. each: drawn work
bureau scarfs ut - and 50cts.;1 piece
c4-inch all linen damask, cream. regular
price Sl.15, Saturday special s125;
handsome and complete line of spring
wash goods now displayed children S
wash Bingham dresses, $1.00 values to
close at 7ac.: a few winter coats and
suits in large sizes TO close at special
Prices.
The Pierce Weber Co. arc selling
linen collars today for 2uc.
Hersom & Bonsal. the cash grocers,
are offering today Water Lily peaches,
large can, no sugar needed, for 25c; 70
bars American Family soap for SOC.
Fresh pork for roasting &c lb, cans
taD evaporated milk. &c. Chuck
roast beef 23C III; . phgs. macaroni 2ac.
Wcbl,cr & IInwett are offering to-
per h., Walnut meats soc peg III,
shcIIed peanuts. Spanish, shelied pea
nuts, Jumbo; fancy dairy butter 4hc
h, Green Mountain potatoes i5c PIX,
s175 hushcl; lbs pop corn 25c. karc,
Maple favor, zoe can; LibbyS milk lic
can; California sardines, zoe. 30c can;
Chile CON Carnc l5c can; Mexican STYLE
TaLlales l5c can; Salmon paste l. l-2c
can; apples. fine for eating. BIC peck:
Brer Rabbit molasses 25c cam Cantor
mia ripe olives 2Sc can; Fruit Marina
ladc Il, Il and 30c jar. assorted choc-
olatcs $50 H.; assorted kisses &c ib.'
chocolate almonds 59c lb: IL Id Appoi-
10 chocolates 80 cts. Liederkranz
cheese &c; Neufchatel cheese Sc; Fl
mcnto cheese 11c; snappy cheese 15c.
At Miller's fruit store today walnut
chips 11c Id; maple favored pecan
iuffs &c III; cocoanut caramels l1c lb.
All kinds Of s. asonablc fruit.
p. f. Blther is selling ladies' Pari-
siene Ivory dressing combs. ordinarily
selling for 81. today 39c.
J. G.. Johnson has some delicious
fruit fritters today selling at only 23c
ID.
At Swift d Turner's today 6-qt,
Berlin kettle with cover SOC; fo-qt.
enamel sink dish pan. 49c; 81 3. 3. mop
with &c bottle Of polish for &c.
Guernsey bean pot. 3-qt. size. for 39c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
NOTICE

THE Pension Committee on state Alt
will meet in the Aldermen's Rooms, a
City Hall in Augusta, Maine. on MONDAY
March 4th. 1918, from p. NJ. to 1. n.
for the purpose of renewing pensions 1ol
those who have not already applied, OF
receiving new applications.
Attest: -
OSCAR II. ANDERSON.
HENRY Q. PARMENTER,
Committee on Pensions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

The second meeting Of the pension
committee on State aid will he held
Monday afternoon. from O'Clock UNI
til 4. in the city council room
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

day that will make you grip
seats.
A single reel drama and a Big :.
'edy will complete one OF INC ~
pleasing entertainments ever On
in Augusta
Coming Monday--Mary PtcK'0''
Stella Marie"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
Saturday, March 2, 1918.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Regular meeting tonight OF Typo
graphical Union. No. $50, Carpenters
hall, at 7.3D. No smoking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL TODAY

Wallace Reid and Ann Little in "Rim.
rock JONES'" Paramount Western;
Doris Kenyon in 1.-THE Hidden
Hand;" Drama; Big v Comedy.
Matinee 2.30; Evening 6.3o.S15
"Rimrock Jones" is the title of To-
days feature at the Colonial. in wbtc,
Wallace Reid and Ann Little arc s.or.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

Try one Of the Emerson records on
Your phonograph, 50 cents each, or
three for one dollar, at the r. w. Soule
Emporium. All of the late patriotic
war songs - ''Homeward Bound"
We're Going to Hang the kaiser,'
Over There" What Kind OF an
American are You?" Send Back Dear
Daddy to Me" LIBERTY Bell It's Time
to Ring Again" Others at 25 cents
each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

flrSt class native pork at L. Lockc's
for Sunday, the 2Sc. pound cuts are a
saving; good heavy veal chicken
native ham and bacon, own make sau-
sage, pounds Spanish onions 25cts.:
Bermuda onions, native onions, 6
pounds 25cts.: good lettuce and celery;
) good grape fruits 25cts.; good Maine
corn lscts. a can; Navel and Florida
oranges; good Baldwin apples; canned
sweet potatoes 20c- a can; seal shipt
oysters, plenty Of those SIS butter
crackers 20c. package; molaases dough-
nuts, lemon meringue tarts, eclairs,
cream goods, beans and brown bread.
many other good things in the bakery
department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

&. T. Davis Go. offer today boys me-
diCm weight gray mixed unions for i5c.
Next season they will be worth at least
y Mems cotton hose moatly black,
Sha"knit seconds. 15c. pr, . prs. Csc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
LOCAL NOTICE

Progressive Spritualist society
meetings at G. a. Il. hall. Sunday 2.c'
and 80 Z. NJ. Wcllman G. Whitney
medium. mar2dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
u
Special Sales
(AdvertisementA)
| tBuyers please note that the values
listed In this column are for this day
only.1

stevens & Billiards. special for to-
day-women's comfy slippers, all col
ors, CSC, child's, misses and growing
girls school shoes. sizes to 81. s1.69,
to II. s1.9S, III to .. Sac. = to Z,
sos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

Penney Memorial Sunday school
baked bean supper at G. \. r. hall
$50 10 Saturday night. Price 70 cents
mch1d2t"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

Black high cut shoes for misses and
cillidren, i'll gun metal, for $l45 and
$l.S3 at the Augusta Shoe store. Men S
lnoccasins $2.45 and ladies shoes in gray,
tan and black for $2.95.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

D. W. Adams 60. have for today a
lot OIL he" lingerie waists selling at
y, Sl.9S and SOS; also new silk waists
at Sl.9S. s2.9S, $3.3S and $500; / lot Of
newly trimmed hats direct from their
own work room 30 on sale today at
money saving prices; l lot Of untrim-
med shapes, specially priced for quick
selling A showing of smart. new
spring suits in all wool serges at s25.
Other handsome models in Silvertones,
Tricotine, Poirot, Twille and Gabardine
up to $55
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

=. 7. Folsom & Son have for today
7 specially nice lot of nut caramels;
faNors chocolate and vanilla This
is regular 40c. candy, today only SAC ID.
Russell & Weston Co. offer today
warranted extra heavy all pure linen
bledched crash. lin. wide. plain or with
red or blue border, regular price Csc,
Saturday special zoe; short lengths of
handsome plads and stripes in ging-
lams. lie. Nd: here is a splendid spec
ial. zoe. blcached Turkish towels. 15x
"6ln., slightly damaged, l. l-2c. each; ;
70 10 ward lengths Fruit of the Loom
cotton, 1870; 36in. wide bleachcd cotton,
lic. yard; new cloth, 27-in. wide plain
white and blue and stripe. &c. q yard ;
26in. embroidered flounCinSs, 25c. n
yard; l. yards 36in. long cloth, S1-5
lie. Windsor suitinSs. 25in wide l. 1-2c
yard; short lengths Of silks and dress
goods at greatly reduced prices, odd
lot OF washable kid gloves, broken sizes,
$1.1o values, special. s100; Kayscr
Clamoisette gloves white and pouGcc.
81 90 values, S9c.: s2.2J and $500 l. and
1G button kid gloves black with white
stitchings, special, 81 30 pair linens are
getting more and more scarce but they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

'adarette's Sample shoe store is
selling boys army shoes at s295, Youths
sizes at s2.59 and little gents sizes at
$50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

Chernowsky has a special lot Of cor
sets selling today at S1.00; new neck
Wear in silk and crepe de chene collars.
real sl.oo value for soc: crepe de chene
and silk camisoles $125 value for 75c.
| lot Of petticoats, Heatherbloom top
with silk bottoms, all colors, special at
S98.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

At Swift d Turner's today a sat
Berlin kettle with cover soc; loot
enamel sink dish pan, 49c; 81 3. 3. nor
with &c bottle Of polish for 13c
Guernsey bean pot. 3-qt. size. for 39c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

J. G. Johnson has some delicious
fruit fritters today selling at only &c
ID.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

The Picrcc-Webber Co. arc selling
linen collars today for 2Jc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

p. T. BIther is selling ladies' Pari-
siene Ivory dressing combs. ordinarily
Sc Hing for 81, today 39c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

At A1iller's fruit store today walnut
chips 11c Id; maple favored pecan
fuffs &c lb; cocoanut caramels 11c IN
All kinds Of S. asonablc fruit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-25
Senator POmerene Sends
Letter to Associated Press

Washington, May Ex-senator Pomer-
enc of Ohio, chairman Of the Senate
committee investigating the speech Of
Senator La Toilette made in st. Paul.
MINI. last september, made public to-
night the following letter to the Asso-
ciated Press:
II beg to acknowledge receipt of your
telegram of May % concerning the Asso-
ciated Press report Of the speech "
Senator La Toilette made at st. Paul
on September % last. which is now the
subject of investigation hy the Sena,c
committee on privileges and elect IN,
l note your Acknowledgement OF tn.
error in your press report and Your eN-
preston Of regret because Of it, | shall
nave your telegram printed in the re-
ord of the case
In view Of the controversy which has
arisen concerning the accuracy Of the
press reports Of the speech. | hope 4
will not be considered out IF place for
me to say that the committee has at
no time concerned itself about the press
reports OF the speech hut it is only con
cerned to know what the speech was as
it was in fact delivered tho truth and
the purpose Of the statements therein
contained and the legal effect to be
given them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-25

larly in the one-room school, much be-
ing done to eliminate the conditions OF
cross lights, lack of heating and venti-
lation, uncom forta bic seating. unpro-
tected cloak rooms and the detached
outbuildinG.
Mr. Allan gave figures Oh the condi-
ton of the one-room building through
out the State as based on a survey COW
ering some 200 buildings. He related
some incidents of vista tons and ex-
planned the serious aspect of the teacher
shortage with a plea for a better recog-
milton of the value Of the public school
teachers in the way of increased sal
aries
At the business session of the meeting
Hon. Willis f. Swift. chairman of the
nominating committee. gave its report
nominating the following for officers
for the ensuing year: President. For
rest {. Tyson; secretary, Ivan Z. Lang
treasurer, Frank +. Smith; directors, y.
w. Adams l.. A Bureigh, Percy V.
Hill. Paul n. Sargent. Arthur y. Soule
and Roy l.. Nardwell. 1t was voted
that they be made the nominees of the
club to he voted on at the next meeting,
the annual meeting, to be held Friday
evening. June :.
The club accepted the invitation of
the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club to he
its guests on Tuesday. May q a. Ia
coma Inn. The Augusta Rotarians WI
leave the city on a special electric car
at r. ". Resolutions were adopted
protesting against the division by the
International Club OF the LIST Rotary dis
trict which comprises the New ENGLAND
states
There was a good attendance of Rota
rians and a number Of guests present
al the meeting and, as usual. fine din
ner was served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-25
AN AUTO RUNS
DOWN MAN AND
BABY CARRIAGE

Rumford, Ne, May 24-While return
ing home from an entertainment from
Grange hall at Rumford Center Thurs
day evening at midnight, Il. Brooks
Stratton. civil engineer. was struck
by passing automobile and IS in il
crtica! condition today. Two aUtomo-
hi!es met and the driver of the Hanover
stage was blinded by the glare Of lights
Ia turning out he ran into Mr.. Stratton,
who was afoo;, from behind. throwing
ne man down and running over him.
The man was cut and bruised and re-
ce'ved bad scalp wound He did no:
lose consciousness. The three year-oll
son was with him in baby carriage
and was thrown considerable distance
hut received only slight bruises The
baby carriage was smashed Mrs. STRAIT
ton. who was walking with her husband
and the child. was uniniured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-25
RED CROSS DANCE
WELL ATTENDED
FRIDAY EVENING
A I'll S tic Exhibition
Dances Are Well Re-
ceived, Followed by
General Dancing
Occasion Thoroughly
EnjOyed by All

Artistic exhibition dances featured the
Red Cross dance given Friday evening
at city nall in celebration of the sue
cessful conclusion of the war fund
drive in this city. and the affair was
well attended and enjoyed by all. The
purpose of the event was to raise
enough money to pay the expenses Of
the local campaign and the attendance
of about 400 couples gave assurance
that the amount was raised.
The nall was attractively decorat ted
with Red Cross cmblems and American
flags and an excellent program Of eXhi-
hItlon numbers was carried out previous
I" the general dancing. Each number
was very pleasing and accorded warm
applause, the program being as follows:
'Nlolette.' an aesthetic dance executed
by Miss Ruth Stewart; The Three
Graces," given by Misses Betty Cooper
Lucille and Irene Purinton; Psyche, -
portrayed by Miss Alice Goodridge !;
"Ukrainsky," a Russian dance. execut-
ed by Miss Dorothy Gray and The
Pompeian Flower Girls. executed by
the following young ladies; Misses
Katherine Wyman, Marjorie Hussey,
Mary Holway, Emily Toas, Evelyn
stewart Rose Buckley, Doris Buckley,
Virginia Holway, Virginia Hall, Nalma
Weber. Marie simpson. Louise Bren-
nan, Marguerite Hussey, Betty Cooper
Alice Goodrldge and Lucille Purinton.
General dancing was enjoyed during
the remainder OF the evening. music
for this part of the program, as we'll as
the exhibition numbers, being furnished
~ Dennis orchestra of eight pieces.
Refreshments of ice cream. cake and
punch were served by Young ladies en-
po>ed at the state House, who wore
costume OF Red Cross nurses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-25
ROTARY MEETING
Harold A. Allan Is the
Speaker
G'ves An Interesting Talk Upon
Rural School Matters-A Feature
Of the Meeting Is a Spelling Match
Which Is Well Contested

That the Augusta Rotary Club has
many Spellbindcrs but not 50 many
spoilers was suggested at the regu-
lar meeting Of the club on FRIDAY
evening at the Augusta House and
n" sooner was the suggestion made
IMAM TWO teams We're formed taking
| IN all the members of the club pres
/ ent. for real old fashioned spelling
match. Every member of the club
was put To tho test and regarding
the spelling ability of the Rotarians
il may lac said that many did finely.
others not SO well. and some others
gave up Immediately rather than at
tempt 10 spell the words that We're
given them.
one team was headed by Presi-
dent samuel Stewart OF the club and
tho other team NY DR.. Forrest c. Ty-
son. who at the business meeting was
voted as the nominee Of the club for
its president Tor the coming wear.
Hon. Lewis \. RurleiGh was director
OF the contest and gave Il rapid fire
u, words commonly known as stick
erS.' L was indeed a most interest
!ng contest and one by one the club
- MIXERS tailed or gave up until tho
only three remaining standing We're
d O. W. Turner, Henry y. Evans
and Principal Henry w. Cobb of the
Cony High school. all members of
Mr.. Stewards spelling team. Mi.
Evans was the successful speller,
out spelling the other two candidates
for that position in a rigid examina-
! tlon. The entire contest was over
/ IN a record time-just Is minutes.
John r. Nelson acted as time keeper
and the score keepers were Roy l..
: NardweN. George w. Merrill and
4 Charles T.. Downing
1 The speaker OF the evening was
Harold A. Allan. Rot;>riar. who
4 is employed for work in rural schools
\ in cooperation with the State Dc
| rartment of Education from the
| funds supplied by the general edu-
cation board Of the Rockefeller
Foundation. Mr.. Allan's talk was APP
! prCciated by all present md was Civ
On warm applause.
In opening his talk Mr.. Allan stated
that the board supports similar work ii
| II other states and that his duties in
clues some general administrative worf
but particularly in giving assistance L
rural superintendents' and committees
He spoke of the development of super
vision and the completion of the plar
OF professional supervision through thu
state. and Upon the matter Of the I'M
portance of physical conditions particu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-25
REDUCTION OF 10 CENTS
TON BITUMINOUS COAL

Washington, May PA red,;".
ton of 10 Genus ton in governmeIr
fixed prices for bituminous coal nn>
announced tonight BY the fuel admin
istration, as a result of the agree
mont under which the railroads vii
pay the fixed price for coal and ahan
don the practices of giving prcfercr
tial car service to mines furnishing
rail:oad fuel.
Washington, May "a The new
prices become effective tomorrow
morning at Z o'clock. They apply to
short tons and mean an average re-
duction Of about five per cent or q
saving to the public Of around $50, :
900 900,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-25
FREIGHT TRAIN
HITS LIMOUSINE

ham1ord' Me- May Al. W. Harris,
mill manager, of the Oxford Paper Cos,
plant at Rumford, was hurt FRIDAY
when the limousine he was driving eva !
struck by moving freight train. Mr.
Harris was leaving the millyard where
there is blind crossing over the snur
track. The train, which was bein.
made up was backing into the ward.
Inc limousine was pushed some 80 feet
along the track. The machine was n. gu
AND very heavy and that probably a.
counted for having his life The win
dows were broken and he received MI.
merous cuts and severe neryo,,. .no.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-25

One of the most patriotic families
in Sanford is thai of Prosper Gallant.
40 Years old, who, with his only son.
Joseph, are serving for Uncle sam in
the worlds great war. Prosper CAL
liant is a mess sergeant in the esd
Company, stationed at Fort Williams,
and his son. joseph, who is 81 wears
old, is sergeant in the same com
pany. which was formerly the sth
Company of Sanford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-25
President Says He Has
Done All He Can for
Cause Of Woman Suffrage

Washington, May 2i-Woman NUM-
ton workers who are in WASHINGTON to
Join the National Woman's Party head
quarters in urging President Wilson to
give further support to the federal wo-
man suffrage amendment were informed
in letter from Secretary Tumulty to-
day that nothing they could say could
increase his interest in the matter and
that he had done everything he could
with honor and propriety do in behalf Of
the passage Of the amendment.