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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03
Zoo Peterson PettengiIi
A Appreciation

The many friends Of Mrs. Charles
S. Pettengill will feel a. deep sense OF
personal loss at her sudden and al
together unexpected passing away at
her late home on Sunday afternoon.
A tender sympathy goes out at once
from every heart in the whole COM
munity to her faIniiy,-to those who
meant everything to her, and for
whom she did and gave so much. Ev-
eryone who knew her loved her and
she will long be remembered by the
large company Of those who priced
her as friend and comrade. She gave
herself unsparingly and with real sac
rifice in every activity which claimed
her interest.
Her sympathies were broad, and
her heart felt the calls Of need and
service and her response was instant
and sincere. She had kind word
and a pleasant smile for all, and the
value of her life among her fellows
cannot be easily measured. The Win
throp st. Universalist church which
she loved, and to which early in life
she gave herself. testifies to the worth
OF her Christian character, and the
value Of her unstinted service in all
its interests. Her faithful and sym
pathetic attendance. upon its public
services, was an inspiration. and as
well her leadership in the organized
work Of the women Of the parish was
most productive in promoting not
only the material side but the true So
cial life Of the church.
The great work Of the Red Cross, at
the very outbreak Of the war made
its appeal for service, which she in
stantly needed, and her response was
hearty and constant to the very last.
Her work both in Augusta and 1T
Squirrel Island. her summer home,
for the Red Cross was made at very
real sacrifice Of time and strength.
The browning sacrifice Of her splen-
did career is now complete, as passing
through the valley Of shadows she
gives q new life to the world. one
who Is to bear the name she honored,
and to whom as to all who knew and
loved her she leaves the fruitful ex-
ample Of a noble character.
A. F. W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03

public health department. Mrs. Jen
ME Dodge Johnson, chairman; EN-
dorsements and recommendations
Mrs. Jennie NJ. Randlett, chairman
State endowment committee, Mrs
A. E. Chittenden. chairman; publicit,
and printing, Miss Anna L. Dingley
historian. Miss Lucia H. Conner; ad
dress. Rev. A. ]. Torsleff, secretary
Anti-Tuberculosis Society,", special
needs for fatherless children Of
France, Maria Adams Rogers; ad-
dress, Mrs. Florence A. Warner, d.
rector of Home Department, Agricul-
tural and Industrial League; bien-
NAL reports. legislation department,
Mrs. Grace A. Wing, general fedora
ton, secretary; report of resolutions
committee; unfinished business; mus
ic-Federation song.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03

Owing to the high water of the
past week in the Kennehec river it
was impossible to do anything in the
vicinity of the Augusta dam in the
way of searching for the bodies Of the
little Thibodeau and Jacques boys
who were drowned a week ago Sun
day when their boat was carried over
the dam. but now that the water has
subsidized men were able yesterday to
replace some fashboards which have
been missing from the dam near it's
west END. which will stop the flow of
water to a great extent on that end
of the dam. Acting City Marshal Nc
Causland will have men to work to-
day, dragging the bottom of the river
from the dam as far south as the
breakwater. with the hope that the
bodies of the boys may be lodged
somewhere in that section. If the
bodies are not found. it is feared that
if the river is closed by ice within
the next few days. as present condi-
tons indicate. they will not be found
at all. or until another spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03
MAINE FEDERATION
OF WOMEN'S CLUBS
Program Of 26th Annual Fall Meet.
ing to Be Held on Dec. 10-11, 1918,
at the Auuusta House


The following is the program fol
the 26th Fall annual meeting of the
Maine Federation Of Women's Clubs
to be held on Tuesday and Wednes-
day. Dec. 10 and II, 1918, at the Au-
gusta House:
Tuesday afternoon, o'clock
President Myrtle L. T. White pre-
siding. Music-salute to the flag;
collect; report Of treasurer, Mrs. An
ME B. Cole: outlook for years work
art department, Mrs. H. w. Cakes,
chairman Exhibition of war posters
under auspices Of the Department. !;
educational department, Mrs. Nellie
E. Brown, chairman; civics depart
ment. Mrs. Grace A. Thompson,
chairman; conservation department,
Mrs. Harriet N. Henderson. chair
man; legislation department., Mrs.
Florence Waugh Danforth, chair
man; home economies department,
Miss Edith B. Hunt, chairman; liter
ature and library extension depart
ment, Mrs. Harry Burnham, chair
man. Music; address of president.
Mrs. Myrtle L. r. White; address
Social Hygiene. DR.. Sarah Sweet
Windsor, Boston; appointment Of
committees.
Tuesday evening. o'clock-Mrs.
William Brewster. first vice presi-
dent, presiding. Music; address, DR..
A. Q. Thomas. State superintendent
of. Public Instruction.; music; in
formal reception.
Wednesday morning, 9 o'clock
Music; report of secretary, Miss
Florence M. Hale; report of creden-
tials committee: outlook for years
work: Music department. Mrs. En-
ma B. Pitcher, chairman; social and
industrial conditions department,
Mrs. Ada Riggs Griffin, chairman;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03
NORTH AUGUSTA

The late Aaron Leighton, who died at
the nome of his daughter. Mrs. Ella
Robinson. last Thursday Of pneumonia.
was for a great many years a resident
OF this place. He was civil war vet
eran. having served through the whole
OF that war. His wife died a few years
ago and the family removed to the city
In the meantime he had resided with
MS daughters. His youngest son, VIII
nur, was member Of Company M. 1881
regiment. The father never for a mo-
ment thought but that he would return
until the news came that he had been
kiiied while delivering food to the front
hne trenches. Although Mr.. Leighton
mad reached the advanced age OF 81
years. ne was able to be out every day
and had never been confined to his bed
until the day Of his death. Funeral SER
vices were held Saturday afterooon
Rev. W. r. Wood omciatirg. ,The inter.
ment was in Mount Pleasant cemetery
Those who survive are Lewis ana ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03

Friends are welcoming to Angus
t2 Myron NJ. Davis who has recently
arrived in the city and intends to
make his home here. Mr.. Davis comes
here from Winchester. Mass. and has
been employed in Boston in the pa
tent department of the United Shoe
Machinery Corporation. Owing to the
illness of his father, Walter H. Da
Wis, he has now decided to assist
Charles E. Marston in the manage
1nent of E. f. Davis & Co. Mr.. Davis
will not be joined by his family until
next spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03
Census Bureau, Says
Epidemic Caused 82,3O6
Deaths In One Month
Disease Quite Likely
to Return

epidemic to have ended
newed tbreaks Of various cities
Begin taking
which
n building of new strength to resist disease.
But had grip are sun IN oanser
dangerous OF all
wide attacks OF other lurking
ease
That . why organs be
left
possible avoid further
posons In the system ~" ..ts ssE
Medicine builds the body because
form other alcohol-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03

The last car of the night, according
TO a recent announcement Of the
schedule of the L., A.. & W. Street
Railway. leaving Augusta for Gardi-
ner will be at 1890 p. NJ. Late trips
will be made for shows, entertain
ments and. other attractions as the
1890 p. NJ. car will be held on those
nights for the accommodation Of the
Gardiner people and those along the
way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03
In One Night, While You Sleep
mustarine Ends Sore Throat,
Cold on Chest, P|euris

Begy's Mustarine is the original mu
tard plaster substitute made Of god
honest. yellow mustard-(not Chez
stitute)-combined with other nl
destroyers and is highly recommend.
by many physicians to reduce the svsa
ing of govt.
After all other remedies have fall.
thousands have overcome the mises
caused by sore. burning feet. corn
bunions and callouses. Use Mustart
for chilblains and frosted feet, but
sure it's Begy's in the yellow box-Ad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03
KENToS HILL

The Thanksgiving recess at "
seminary has been extended by !"
son Of a few cases Of influenza. ln0''
Of the students are at their hon',
School will. reopen on Tuesday ".
10. for the remaining two weeks
the fall term. =.
The sick ones at Kent's Hill are y,
doing we'll and there are only y
cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03
. Red Cross Notes

There will be Red Cross sewing in
the aldermen's room at City hall this
Tuesday forenoon. Mrs. Tobey and
Mrs. George Brickett in charge. There
win be plenty Of sewing for the
wounded soldiers and good attend
ance Of workers IL desired.
There are still needed for the linen
shower before the shipment will be
completed, the following articles:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03
The following patients were admit

The following patients were admit
ted Monday to the Augusta General
hospital: Arthur Carroll of Augusta,
surgical; Wilbur Nichols of Augusta,
surgical: Mildred O'Brien of North
Vassalboro. surgical; Mrs. Eva Tul-
ner of Augusta. surgical. Patients
discharged were Miss Nina Franklin
of Augusta, after several weeks of
surgical treatment Mrs. Alice Shep-
ard and infant of Augusta: Mrs.
Catherine Roderick of Augusta, after
Il few days of treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03
Funeral Of Mrs. Frank larrabee

Funeral services for the late Mrs
Frank Larrabee were held at 2
o'clock Monday afternoon from the
home, "a West Crescent street, and
were private. Rev. William r. Wood
Of the Penney Memorial church Off :
ciated and the interment was made
in the family lot in Mt. Pleasant GEM
etery,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03
Augusta Attorney Receives Com
mission

G.. A. Tiffin has successfully COM
pleted the course at the Central Off,
GERS Training School. Camp Lee. Vir-
ginia, and received a commission as
second lieutenant Of infantry. U. S. A.
He is graduate of Georgetown Uni
versity, Washington. D. c.. class Of
1915, and was admitted to the State
Of Maine bar in March, 1915.
He is one Of the youngest attorneys
of the Kennebec bar. having been ad-
mitted to practice at the ago Of II.
He is also o member OF the Delta
Theta Phi fraternity and st. Duthcins
Lodge Of Freemasons. No. So, Tain,
Scotland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03
Trailing arbutus blossoms are ju

Trailing arbutus blossoms are just
a bit of a novelty in December but a
gentleman who lives on Western ave
nue. was showing a blossom yesterday
that was one of bunch that he ran
across last Saturday. 1t will be re-
membereq that the weather of Sat
urday was almost that of September
and the gentleman in question while
out walking came upon a little patch
of ground that was pink and white
with blossoms of the arbutus or May
flower. The blossom in question was
as fresh and fragrant as if it had
bloomed at the proper time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03
Quickest Pain and Ache Killer Of
Earth-Neuralgia Backaehe,
Headache Go in S Minutes.

The minute you rub on Mustarine for
any pain, ache or soreness you'll know
that all the misery. and agony has
started to CO. 1t is very penetrating
and won't blister.
Any druggist anywhere. will recon-
mend it; praise it; guarantee it. He
will tell you that a small box of this
wonderful discovery will do the work of
so mustard plasters.
Tonsilitis. bronchitis, pleurisy and
deep-seated coughs 60 over night.
Rheumatic sufferers joyfully praise ii
and reduces the swollen joints.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03
Abnaki Club Directors Monthly
Meetino Tonioht

The directors Of the Abnaki Club
will hold their regular monthly meet
ing at 7.30 this Tuesday evening at
the club rooms, and all members who
have an interest in the welfare Of the
club are requested to be present as
there is business Of importance TO
come before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03

Mrs. Ada NJ. Boynton OF Augusta
wishes the friends of Busler William
NJ. Sprague of Co. NJ, Goth Division. to
know that she has received word that
he has been wounded, once in the
right cheek and once in the right
side. At the time OF his writing. Nov.
,, he was still in the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03

Lieut.. Robert Williamson left Mon
day afternoon for Geneva. N. Y, to
resume his duties as instructo. Of tha
Hobart College Student Army Train
ing Corps, after passing short sick
leave at his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03

The auto fire truck responded to a
still alarm at sos Monday afternoon
because of a chimney fire at the resi-
dence of Benedict F. Maher at 81
Green street, at which three chemi-
Gals were used. In appreciation of the
work done by the firemen Mr.. Maher
sent box of cigars over to the hose
house on Bridge street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03
INFLUENZA MORE
DEADLY THAN WAR

wASHINGTON.-T recent cpl
demic of influenza caused more
deaths in the United States than oc-
Cured among the American expedi'
'tionary forces from all causes from
the time the first unit landed in
France until hostilities ceased, the
census bureau announced. The
statement was based on unofficial
estimates Of the total casualties
among oversee forces and reports
from 46 cities in America, having a
combined population Of 5000. 900.
The latter showed S2,306 deaths from
Influenza and pneumonia from Sep
teynher q to November g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03

Harold Pride, former instructor n
manual training in the Augusta
schools, has been returned from q
training camp at Louisville, Ky, and
will this week resume his work in the
city schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03

An Ellsworth letter in the Bangor
Commercial says that Miss Frances
Doyle is visiting in Augusta, where
she is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Daniel Cony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03

The management of the Augusta
General hospital wishes to express
thanks for the following donations on
account of Hospital day: Mrs. Tuell,
mince meat: a friend, tea and coz
fee; money, Miss Mabel Connor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03

Rose of Sharon Chapter. No. 10. Q.
e. S.. will hold It's annual meeting on
Wednesday evening, Dec. 4. Officers
will give their annual reports. fol-
lowed by the election of officers Cor
the ensuing year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03

Members Of the State Trust Com :
pany's Christmas club are reminded
that today is the last DAY on which
the dnal payment comes due.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03

thur Leighton, Mrs. Ida Paige ana y.
Ella Robinson of Augusta ana -
Lulu Young of Watcrville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03

$50 bath towels, 500 hand towels, $50
mems handkerchiefs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-03
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mrs. e. c. CARL was a passenger on
the 9.36 train Monday morning. going
to Portland for few days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-07
POINTS ABOUT
Street CAR CONDUCTOR
y Story That May, or May Not, APP
ply to Conditions Found
in iiichmoud.
Statesmen or rEANspoi,TATIoN
Rules That Arc Not Put Down in
the Book OF Rules, but Ought TO
Prevail in Every City Wherever
Trollcy Lines Run.

The Southern Public Utilities Com
rauy publishes 1t Charlotte. ". =. a
very interesting monthly magazine. The
Idst issue contains AN article that CON-
menus Itself 10 every public service
company in the land. ~ the Southern
tubtic Utilities Company Is largely
engaged in running city and suburban
trolley lines the superstition Is that the
writer OF the article IN that c~ompany's
""n magazine knows j,st what he is
talking about and 80 the moral he
points Is good where that stree.
car lines arc conducted.
The article is accompanied by an
tl!ustratlon showing a would-bc pas
scnSer left IN the rain with his suit
ease u, q street crossing. shaking his
first ~ 4 r"ceding car, the motorman
OF which was evidently too Indifferent
70 his duties to Scc the traveller and
siop for him. In the picture the CON
duc;or seemed 10 he enjoying the si,ua-
ton and having a good deal of fun over
the discontinue Of the man with the
suit case. beneath the picture i this
line: This ~onducto was never hit
70 cultivate good public relations and
above it rrc these words: Every En-
r!oy.c Public Representative"
After stating that the platform men
Of Al electric railway ar" so many
retail statesmen o; transportation. aud
thar they can make a railway like! Of
dialIk.d just as any other salesman
can make friends or enemies, the rti-
Gle says that Il few years ago an
analysis OF about 500 complaints on
an Eastern electric railway Showed
that nearly - per cent OF them "crc
duo 10 incivility on the part Of tho
Platform men. But IL says. the
man cement must educate them in the
business Of friendship making. a few
cui and dried paragraphs in the rule
hook vii! not do 1t. Every successful
merchant las il clearly in his min
and effectively imprcsacs il upon his
employees that tho making OF a salts.
ned customer is raj. No. l.. Good.
agreeable treatment Of the individual
car rider viii 20 a long way toward
making a Dad %ropular. Professions ct
good intent are all right, but they do
not find read" Judgment in the mind
or a man ranking from "a row with
an impudcnt conductor" After some
further ~discourSiuG along TINS line.
tho writer OF the article concludes.
1T ought 20 be - rule on every cicc-
trie railroad that, in any difference
OF opinion between and su-
hordihaic employees. the passenger j.
always right"
u is not alleged that inotormcn. con
du";ors or higher officials arc in need
OF The kind of lecture that appears IN
'nc shove. but il may pc that they
VIII hnd this !it;l: story interesting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-07
FREIGHT CLEARINGHOUSE
california Experiment Mould Work
Well in Richmond, No Matter
Who Runs the UOndS.

Here is a good hint 10 railway man
ayers III Richmond. whether the roads
entering this city shall hereafter he
under government management or not.
In" hint comes III an announcement
made IN New York a few days ago.
that three trascontinental IA ilroads
have formed what is known az the San
Francisco railroad clearing bureau.
which is expected 10 provide both the
railroads and the receivers Of freigh
with a much-nccded economy in set
Ting freight charges. All freight bills
ekccp; those paid q. station on dcliv-
cry of freight will be sent daily To this
clearing bureau by tho local agents
and he scheduled in the bureau for
one ~transmittal daily to each shipper
or receiver OF freight. who viii make
but ono payment Of freight charges 10
the bureau. The idea Of such a clear
ing bureau for the simpliticaiion Of
freight bill Payments has been tried
with much success al Kansas City.
where fourteen railroads.. with ID per
cent more freight business than i'm San
Francisco. arc operating successfully
under the plan. IL is soon 10 he put IN
eiiect also at Chicago. The bureau viii
Lot deal directly with any question of
rates. classification. etc. hut any
freight bills claimed to he incorrect
viii he returned 10 i; with fun infor-
nation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-07
THE OUTLOOK BRIGHT
AH in I'M So 1t II in Other
Parts Of the Coun-

In its Saturdays issue the Dry
Goods Economist, of New York takes Il
view OF the encra commercial situa-
ton. and finds conditions all over the
country pretty much the same az in
Richmond and Virginia. h Econo-
mist says:
y most encouraging development is
the optimistic tone of tho numerous,
reports, commercial and financial. which
have been made public regarding cur.
rent conditions and reviewing last
years business.
For example, the Chamber of Com
mcrce OF the United States states :hat
the extraordinary and abnormal de-
n,ands made on individuals as a result
OF the war IA left the nation steady
and with heavy reserves coming up for
the new year"
The fac, that business cmharrass-
ments for 1917 arc reported as fewer
in number and the accompanying liza
hilities less in total than in any other
recent twelvemonth is further testi-
mony to the prosperity OF the country
at-larGe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-07
CONDITIONS IN RICHMOND
AS DUN'S AGENCY SEES THEM
Outlook Especially .ncourncinw In
Vie" Of thigh Prices Of south. !
Grcuc Money Grops.

X. ~ Dun u Cos special report for
The Tincs-hispatch on Hichmond's
tradc conditions Is as follows:
with the business outlool. sin OBJ
'ruf"' thcr" IS - disposition 10 operate
c~orScrNatirciy. and contracts arc not
oeinS sought for deliveries far into
ne tutur". Confidence. howeyer. is
general. and II IS gratifying To note
tie absence Of diSpoSi,ion ON the
part Of buyers to cancel oxis,in. con-
tracts. with cotton selling above 50
Seh'S anu tobacco tho highest in the
''a.'fs q .he ioeoi Exchange. The out
90" Tor li!chmond * especially en-
c~ouraSlns. Government rourircmouis
continue the dominating influence. and
ou' iitlc increased demand has do
rcioped fro iHciviiian ump
The Gears insolvency returns are ,he
smallest. numcricaIIy. since 1911.
The fuel situation is s.sll in an a.ute
STAG although from reports generally
obtained. richmond is t.rinp ha.,a-
than most sections or the country M
WIN the Sovcrnment supcryisins tho
roads. tho situation - expected 10 inn
prove. "'
Local dealers express satisfaction
WIN inc pas, years business and win
niost loon.r' sales for the last month
creed"d December. 1915.
Leather is quiet. but shoes ,re :.
demand. especially heavy walkin"
Sh"es. Clothing sales have been large
anu we outlook continues favorable.
rms Is always "A quiet period in IN.
ny GOODS trade. mail orders. however
arc he"pin3 up TO the avcraro and ~
oht' oisquietinS factor IS the dia,cul,r
IN "ntainins sufficient goods from ~.
manufactures. JobberS Of no., ;onx b.ra
never ckperienccd a better season. al
6housn 'hey were hsmpered by insuf-
Hcicn, help. ~
Lumber is still hcayy. and
increased activity is expected 40,
.ne transportation situation imnroro.
aha better deliveries can be gnar,n-
t"ed. report sfrom all sources, ins
cate good collections. "