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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15
George Il. Doughty

The death Of George II. Doughty o.
CURED in the hospital here Wednes't
afternoon He was born in Cumberland
Aug. 20. 1871 He enlisted in Co. 3, 2ota
Me Inf, Aug. 20. 1852 and wc.s Gis-
charged at Portland July 10, 1868. lie
again enlisted in Co. F, 3oth Me. ms,
Dec Il. 1868. and was discharged at
Savannah Aug so, 1855 He came TO this
home from Portland April %. 1901.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15
SIX THOUSAND MORE
ELIGIBLE FOR DRAFT
IN BAY STATE AUG. 81

Boston, Aug. 14-About 5000 young
men in this state who have become
u years Of age since June 5, will re-
sister on Aug. "a. under the Selective
Service law, according to statement
by Major Roger Wolcott head Of The
draft work act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

There is at the Gardiner office Of
the Kennebec Journal some samples
of peat, such as is used for fuel. The
article was prepared by Lewiston
man and comes in the form of n
brick. Apparently it is nothing more
or less than common muck. such as
abounds in seem of our bogs and
from which all moisture has been
eliminated. 1t burns after the man
ner Of punk or joss stick and gives
out n considerable heat. Used In
quantities it would probably burn
with a small flame. The odor is
pungent but agreeable rather IMAM
offensive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15
L. S. PATROL MAKES
SUCCESSFUL RAID
AND PRISONERS TAKEN

Washington Aug. 14-"In Lorraine.
one OF our patrols made successful
raid on the enemys lines and brought
back prisoners" Gen. Pershines
nlsnt communique said. In the
Nosges hostile raiding party was
repulsed With the exception Of con-
siderable artillery activity along the
Vesle there is nothing further to re-
port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

The thunder shower which came along
about 4 10 Wednesday afternoon did con-
siderable damage about the city as the
high wind which accompanied it blew
down branches and trees in several
places in the residential district No
reports Of the lightning striking any
where in the immediate vicinity of Hal
lowell were received, however. a por-
ton of large tree in the yard at the
property of Mrs. Sarah E. Page. at the
corner of Spring and Winthrop streets
was blown down by the wind and fell
across the street, breaking the electric
and telephone wires All industries in
the city were forced to shut down for
the remainder of the day which depend
ed upon electric power to drive the ma
chlnery. The city remained in dark
ness during the evening and Water
street presented an unusual appearance
as merchants were forced to resort to
the use of candles and kerosene lamps
who were not fortunate enough to have
gas in their stores. One store on the
street displayed Is candles which made
a rather unique exhibit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

LLOYD Towlc Of High street. 10
vear-oid son Of Guy Towle was rem
Tered unconscious during the shower
Wednesday afternoon from the effects
q the lightning He was upon a load
y hay in tho field Neither of the
horses pr tho men were injured A
physician was summoned and at last
reports The lad was recovering con-
BUSINESS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15
VERMONT AVIATOR
KILLED BY FALL

Pensacola. Flo. Aug. 14-Joseph ].
Fenton of Bellows Falls. Vt, a stu
dent aviator, was killed late Tues
day night when his seaplane fell into
the bay. Fenton held the rate of
chief olIartermaSter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15
RICHMOND

Richmond friends of r. \. Given
of the 56th Pioneer Infantry, former
ly the Milliken Regiment. now at
Camp Wadswerth, S c., will be
pleased to learn that he received his
commission as second lieutenant Aug.
10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL TODAY

Rex Beaeh's Masterpiece THE Bar
rier." Pathe War News Special.
Bobby Connolly. Strand Comedy.
A Program For Entire Family.
"The Barrier"
From the first showing Of THE
Barrier" by Rex Beach, from his ia
nous novel, at the Broadway Theatre,
in New York this wonderful picture
has proved an amazing success. 1t
captured the big audience at the very
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15
Thursdays Concert Program

March-"Hjs Excellency."
Overture" Guilderoy."
ltz-"Truthful Eyes"
Selection from Robin Hood"
After Sunset
Potpourri-"k Kerry Mills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15
WILLARD 1. PATTERSON
SEVERELY WOUNDED

Mrs. Delphena NJ. widow Of the
late George r. Patterson. Liberty
street. has received a dispatch stat
ing that her son. Millard Patterson,
has been severely wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15
Hottest Day Of Summer

According to Supt. Soule Of the Water
District and his official thermometer at
the pumping station. Wednesday will
easily pass as the hottest day of the
summer The early morning hours fore
told a warm day and at noon the offlcial
instrument registered IS degrees. Those
on the street averaged about 90 at the
same hour At go 81 degrees was re-
corded at the pumping station and 80
and "a on the street. The shower of the
ring~tailed -peeler variety struck the city
shortly after o'clock and brought con-
siderable relief
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

| Miss Rena Speed Of klngsbury
street. is in Pittsfeld attending the
| Christian Endeavor Institute. being
delegate from the First Baptist
| church of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15
AUGUSTA LOCALS

f. A Hussey, who for the past
week has been confined to his home
on Bangor street by an injury to
one hand. is rapidly recovering from
the i'll effects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

The Democrats of Haliowell are re-
Quested to meet at the hall over An
d,evs Bros. store at 7.30 o'clock this
evening to form Mcintyre club and
for the purpose of transacting any
other business that may come up for
consideration. All Democrats who
arc interested in the coming cam
paign are urged to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

large crowd to help net big slim for
the work of the Red Cross. Tickets
may be prochred from all members Of
the South Chelesa branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

Miss Madeline E. Marshall, who
has been passing a week with friends
! in Skowhegan. has returned 70 her
| home in Farmingdale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

Miss Helen Haines will leave this
morning on the Islander for Capitol
I5land where she will visit Major and
Mrs. Day for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

Mrs. Mabelle Aldrich and Mrs. Mil
ton Aldrich passed Wednesday in
Winthrop as the guest of the latters
mother, Mrs. Annie Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Hodgkins
and three children of East Jefferson
have been visiting their cousin. Miss
Maude Barker Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

! Mrs. F. H Marshall and daugh-
ter Madeline. left Tuesday for Port
land for a visit with relatives and
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

Miss Bertha Harvey left Tuesday
morning for Ocean Point. where she
will pass few weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

Mrs. G. y. johnson is passing
few days with friends at Richmond
campground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15
10 DIV. | MEN TO BE
ENTRAINED TO-DAY FOR
WENTWORTH INSTITUTE
VIII Be Indicted at 8 A. M. by
Chairman r. w. Plaisted Of Local
Board and Will Leave at 936 A. M.
Ear Rostop

Will Be Indicted at a. Ut. ny
Chairman F. w. P'a'sted OF Local
Board and VIII Leave al $50 a. NJ.
For Boston
The first contingent of Div ! men to
oe called to Wentworth Institute. Eos
ton, for course Of training at govern
ment expense along mechanical lines
will meet at the room of the Local
Board at the federal building at s
o clock this morning to be indicted into
the service by Chairman F. w. Plaiste1
Of the board. The contingent CONSISTS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

Mrs. Ed. Cunning of Sidney is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Horace Fuller OF
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

Miss Bernice Weber of this city
il visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Page.
Burleigh street, Waterville, for a
few weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

Regular meeting Of Hallowen Com
mandery No. 317, L. Q C. c.. at the
usual hour this evening. All men,
bers are urged to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

c. ". Austin who has been employed
a Strong. mas returned to his home in
this city and has entered the employ
Of the Marston & Brooks shoe factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

E. E. White OF Portland was a bust
ness visitor in this city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

A. =. Mari Of Providence. R. T.,
was calling on friends III this city
" ednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy kittridge of Pro-
violence, r. l.. are visiting friends in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

Miss Pearl Spear Of West Gardiner
was the guest Of Miss Mildred Head
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

Mrs. Joe Lerette and daughter
Margaret called on friends in Man
chester Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

Fred Allen of Auburn and NJ. f.
George of Portland, were among the
out-of town visitors in this city
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

London, Aug. ia dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Vladivostok dated
Sunday says the Germans already ara
conscripting Russians On q small
scale. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

Regular meeting this evening at
S o'clock Of Sanborn Lodge, No. 90,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

..--. a waite or M".rose, Mass
-. ronr o: Nj and Mrs.
.s D. sges' ,,...,,,.,. 81. ,va,,e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Shepherd and
daughter Ruth are enjoying an out
ing at Lake Cobbosseecontee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15
LOCAL NOTICE

'nh'e Wehhers hall. Litchfield.
'nursaaN evening. under new manage
'' 'N"i music. augl4-l5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

Miss Doris Shepherd returned
Wednesday to her home in Bath
after visiting relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

Mrs Alexander McBain OF Bath Is the
guest of Mrs. 7. j. zones Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

= woaeu Of Pltts'on was call
A'' ..-.,rsr trends Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

= posson OF Boston was call
Ar'a-- amer friends Wednesday
.-r On fa'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

y 70 va'reds' arrived W ea"sSo'|
from $3.50"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

n.,-r returned wednesday
Mss A.e' VIZ
i 3.i orchard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

.,rr,es and second hand
Ne" -. Pauvs adv.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

?. 5aa- Of South Jefferson
49, II. n TOR ~ Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

II. Q. Q. F. A large attendance is de.
sired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15
FROM HALLOWELL
tiALLoWELL TELEPHONE ees.x

Storm Blows Down Trees and Breaks Wires Leaving City in
Darkness-Democrats to Form McInre Cub-Personal
Items
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-15

Miss Olive Moulton Of Randolph is
passing few days at Old Orchard
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04
ETIQUETTE

Do not annoy those next to whom you sit by fidgeting in your chair, moving your feet or playing with your silver.
 BRIDE-Your travelling costume should be a simple, well-tailored suit, with silk or crepe blouse to match. It is always well to carry an extra blouse along when travelling. The suit should be serviceable, both in cloth and color. A small hat, fash ionable sand becoming in shape, should be worn. It should not be elaborately trimmed; and there should be no dis play of light coGored feathers nor del Iicate flowers. "A picture hat would brand the wearer as ignorant and ill., bred. Do not wear white, nor part white, boots.' The boots should be rather darker in color and should match or blend with the color of the suit if possible. The gloves also should match the suit White furs are as much out of place in a rail- road train as are white boots and hat The whole costume should be simple and inconspicuous.
 MOTHER-A child should not be taken to church until it is old enough to sit still during the service without
 wearing out its nerves; and to take a
 child to the theatre is a crime
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04
\ he New Clothes

The in den on way Jackets fashioned vests and without >Braid binding
  ana suits usually accompanied On youthulooking of  bon ties mostly long and tightly fitted However
  wide and flare The buste proving style
 
 
  in short coats with peplums nued a O with lacca nd anddc their and  a the is in instance broad black a mulberry amber coo1ing on brown golden background.
  the
   BahnS suits sand
  Whic In of combined pretiIy with Tkens skirt
  
  nels s1ndb bands of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04
(By MRS. F. ". W. HAYWARD of Hartford)

T wish to bring the attention of the housewife to the fact that we must conserve our health and strength. This does not mean that we are not to use our strength, but rather that we must care for our selves in such way that we can do more work than ever before.
 We must consider what we can do to help out the dwindling man pow CT, and a survey should be made in each locality in order to arouse in terest, so that when the need comes for workers, the idea will have be- come familiar.
 q desire that particular care be taken along our own special lines of work, that there be no letting down of bars" among dealers as to cleanli- ness in the handling and preparation of food, no exposure to dirt and flies, personal inspection of purchases, care full reading of labels on all canned and bottled goods, and watchfulnesg as to sanitation in bakeries, markets, groceries, dairies, laundries and deli Catessen shops are among the duties of a watchful housewife.
 'In justice to our merchants, or ders should be planned so that but one delivery a week, a delivery of staples is necessary. The rest of our purchases we should carry home.
 Finally, familiarity with local and state ordinances regarding clean Illness, weights and measures, health and labor, is an essential part of the education of the housewife, and she should patronize the merchant who best complies with the requirements of the law
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04

What the housewife can do to help win the war is described in the follow ing interview with Mrs. E. w. w. Hay ward of Hartford, state chairman of the National Housewives League, made public through the Connecticut Council of Defense:
 Tn no other war has the house. wife, as such, played so vital a part as in the present struggle, The wis ion of Mrs. Julian Heath, national president of the Housewives League, resulted in national campaign for signatures to a food conservation pledge, months before MT. Hoover was appointed food administrator. Our part is now to try to keep this pledge constantly in the minds of the women of the state, instructing them also how they can best carry out this pledge without impairing the health and efficiency of the family. We can help by co operating with the County Farm Bureaus and Home Economic leaders in the extension of their Iec- lures and classes.
 That there is need of emphasis on the elimination of hoarding is evil dent by the testimony of a dealer who said lately that he was selling more white flour than ever and that persons who usually bought by the bag were buying by the barrel. This is in exact opposition to the spirit of our Hoover pledge, and will defeat the plans of the government to feed our army and allies and bring confusion to our enemies. No woman should have signed her card so lightly as to be capable of buying more sugar, flour or any other commodity than immediate necessities require.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04
PLAIN BLOUSES ARE IN LEAD
 FOR SPRING

So long as suits and separate skirts are worn, and the separate skirt has apparently taken on new and viz orous lease of life, so long will blouses be garments of first import ance in many women's minds.
 Paris has usually sent over host of charming blouse models, but this year complaints are made that French models are not up to their customary standard except in the line of handmade lingerie affairs whihc are as enticing as ever in the matter of design, though the workmanship owing to war conditions, it by no means is what it once was.
 Most of the French blouses of any signed for the Amerianc market have in an effort to be original merely succeeded in being bizarre and un- practical.
 If this is the case American de signers have gone over the top with flying colors, for there is no lack of beautiful blouses displayed. They are of every type and of every ma terial that the mind of woman can conceive. There are Georgette blouses of every phase of delicate frivo1ity, there are tailored blouses in every grade of severe smartness; there are diaphanous net and lace blouses of every degree of practicability.
 The name of the tailored blouse is legion for materials of every grade +O !, | Jersey is used in it's upbuilding. Tuck net and Georgette blouses, the latter often with wash satin accessories, combined with linen or gingham, striped, checked or spotted.
 There are excellent tailored blouses | in cotton voile and handkerchief lin ! en, but heavy crepe de chine, wash satin, habutai and mems wear crepe with the satin striped tub silks and l checked silk ginghams comprise the most favored materials for the wash able strictly tailored shirt.
 1 Purple and white striped tub silk goes to the making of both high and low-necked tailored shirts of an un- impeachable smartness. In the high necked model a stock and tab cravat l ana IOlQeQ CullS or Wn1Le plQu6 pro vide the finishing touch, while with the low-necked model broad box plaited white organdy collars and cuffs fulfill this function.
 One of the most knowing tailored blouses shown for many a long day sports veritabIe tucked dickey with it's tucked high collar and turn-back cuffs. This shirt is of mems wear white crepe, and the broad bosom of overlapping fine tucks has a row of the straight high collar is finished pearl buttons down it's center, while with a narrow black string tie.
 Diagonal tucking is used to decor ate the front of another severe white silk blouse, and narrow plaited frills sometimes relieve the severity of front plait and turnover collars and cuffs.
 Navy blue and white striped high turnover collar and deep cuffs are ap- piled to a white shantung blouse, and tailored blouses in dark and brilliant shades of uncrushed linen are pro- duced with checked collars and cuffs
 Italian silk blouses in bright colors and white are bound with silk braid, and silk jersey and tricolollette are fabricated into expensive sports blouses of the smartest description.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04
RAW POTATO FOR BURNS

An efficient and easily obtained remedy for burns is grated raw pota- to. If you have never tried this, you will be surprised at the immediate relief resulting from the quick appli- cation of the potato, even in cases of bad burns. In every home potatoes are at hand and it takes but a mo- ment to grate enough potato to spread thickly over a burn.
 There will beas.instant relief, and no blisters later. Cover the burned area well with the grated potato and then bind on soft cloths. In case of a very serious burn where a good deal of flesh has been destroyed, do not rely upon home treatment except for tenn porary relief, but send for physi- elan immediately.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04
Y. M. c. A. FENCERS
 TO TACKLE VALE

The local Y. M. c. A. fencers will compete against the Yale fencers Saturday, Feb. 16. at p. m. The duel will be with the foil and held in the Yale University gymnasium.
 Although the "Y' fencers' team has lost several good men the fenc- ing master has been able to replace them and through their constant training and perseverance they will make a good showing.
 Louis Kochiss, Louis Forte and Francis Bradfield will represent the Y. M. c. A.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04
FRENCH MEDAL FOR QUEEN OF
 THE BELGIANS

Paris. Feb. fixing Albert of Bel gium passed through Paris yesterday for the south of France, where he will spend few days with the queen. He called on President Poincare, who asked the king to hand to the queen Q newly created medal, Frances s Gratitude" on behalf of the French government.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04
PERSONALS

Mrs. H. w. Fleck, chairman of the committee of Women's Activities of the National Council of Defense for Bridgeport, spoke to the women. of Stratford that comprise the Stratford Council of Defense at a mass meet ing held in town hall, today. She out lined the purpose of the Minute Wom- en of this city, which she originated, and plans were made to perfect a like organization in Stratford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-04
NEW QUARTERSOF. ASSOCIATION ARE.
 TO BE INSPECTED.
Military Bridge of Bridge port Art League On
 Wednesday
SUCCESSFUL BARN
 DANCE REPEATED
Minute Women Are Answer ing Their First Call
 Today

Tomorrow evening the members of the Holden Memorial Society of Olivet Congregational church are to inspect the new home of the Bridgeport Pro- tective association at 754 Myrtle ave- nue. They will hear from the su- perintendent, Miss Kathryn I. Hewitt about the purpose of the association and of what has been accomplished during the past year. The plans that have been made for the financial cam paign will be explained to the ladies and Miss Hewitt will be helped by her assistant, Miss Gracia Rice The officers of the society will also assist and they are, Mrs. Robert Knox, president; Mrs. Edward Barnum, vice. president; Miss Claire Barnum, treas urer; Miss Edith Ballou, secretary. Members are to meet at the corner of Main street and North avenue at 7:45 o'clock.