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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

The Augusta and Winthrop friends
or Rev. Edu ard NJ. H. Knapp of New
York city, rector of the chapel of the
Church Of Incarnation. will be inter
ested to know that he has entered
the Y. NJ. c. A. work abroad and will
leave at cnce for an absence of six
months from his church. Fir Knapp
has supplied at st. Marks and other
churches III Maine for the summer
months for the past two years, he is
very fond Of Maine and considers he
has many interesting Maine friends.
FIR knanp is very influential in this
work of the J. NJ. c. A. and has been
giving Sunday dinners to soldiers and
sailors from all parts of the country
at the Parish house of his church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Naval Recruiting Officer j. F..
Brown who is stationed in this city
has received word from 1t Com
n7ander Rooney of Portland that this
naval district, District No. !, which
comprises this section and through
Boston. now stands third in the en-
rolling Of men for the naval re-
serves. This district formerly held
first place, but has now dropped to
third, and in order to regain first
place the recruiting stations in tn s
State must enroll as their share 10
men day or 60 a week. The stations
in Maine are now enrolling an aver
age of six men a day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24


The Augusta enga cement next
Tuesday evening of the International
ly famous song-bird. Alice Nielsen,
will he a record making event in the
. fact that it is the first time that SO
famous an artist has ever been en-
gagged m New England as a lyceum
course attract
Not only in opera Is Miss Nielsen a
great drawing attraction. but the at
tendance at her concerts has been re-
markahle. as high as 5000 people not
being an unusual number a a single
recital
The newspaper in the cities where
she appears devote columns 10 inter-
views and descriptions OF Miss Mel
sens work. Until the war bread re-
Gently prohibited their use, MISS
Nielsen has always Travelled en- tour
in her private car. which was
equipped with all the comforts Of
home including a grand piano.
For Tuesday evenings program
Miss Nielsen will contribute an aria
from Madame Butterfly and twelve
songs.
No small part Of the enjoyment Of
the evening will be the playing OF the
eminent American pianist, Thomas
GrisseIle. OF his work the Musical
Courier says: Thomas Grisselle gave
an Interpretation of the Scherzo from
the B fatEminor Sonata and the
Etude in G fat Of Chopin that was
riot of color and abandon and proved
most enjoyable. His accomplishments
we're such as an artist of Miss Mel
sens ability would naturally demand.
leaving nothing to be desired. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

W. Harrison Merrill died a. tho.
nome OF MS daughter, Mrs. Walter /
LesVl',' tuesday morning. May 81 At
me age Of rs years. He had been =,
Iailing health for some time. bpt ~
.ne past rev weeks he had failed
raplaiy. He and Mrs. Merrill were
RESIDENTS OF Greene. They came here
W iaii 70 live with their. daughter
MIS- Leavitt and family. Beside his
rl VINO is an invalid, one son
Iann Merrill Of Greene, one daurh~
'e'' airs. Leavitt and two xrans.or.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
Through error the name Of Miss

Marguerite Chase in the program ap-
pearing in Thursday mornings Jour-
nal of the seventh annual reunion
of the Congrega tional Sunday school
held Wednesday evening at the chap
eel was omitted, Miss Chase gave a
recitation entitled The Owl and the
Pussy Cat" and il was enjoyed by
all The Tymphonv orchestra COM
posed of Camp Fire girls and Wood
craft boys and directed by Miss
Louise Davies, rendered selections
which were very much appreciated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
MONMOUTH

Mrs: T. A. Blaisden and her mother,
Mrs. irwin, are preparing to move to
spencer, Mass, where Mr.. Blaisden
mas employment in shoe factory.
Rev. and Mrs. G. NJ. Keyes went 70
Waterville TUESDAY to attend tie
hennebec County SUNDAY School As
ISOLATION.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
Dear Mama:
y ours till death,
Gard of Thanks

We wish TO thank our many friends
for their kindness during the sickness
and death of our loving son and broth
er: also for the many beautiful noral
tributes.
MRS MARGARET BUCKLEY.
MISS KATHERINE BUCKLEY.
MR.. and MRS. l.. J. kLOFF.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Then I got Cu,icurs Soap and
Ointment, and l used one box OF Cuti-
e'ua Ointment. and one cake Of Cuti-
eura Soap when was healed"
tSigned) F. A. Cayen. l46 Main ST.,
Ware, Mass. October 20, 1917.
Cheap soaps. harsh soaps, coarse,
strongly medicated soaps are respon-
sible for half the skin troubles in the
world. Use Cutcura Soap exclusively
for oil toilet purposes.
Sample Each Fses by Mail. Address post.
card; "Cutisurs. Dest. 4. Boston" Sold
everywhere. Soap Csc Ointment Is and soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Funeral service ror Henry r. Coles
worthy, =. veteran Of the Civil
War. was held in his home. q Tire.
mont street. Portland. Wednesday,
afternoon, Rev. Harry L. Townsend
OF Westbrook officiating. Delesa tons
from Bosworth Post and Beaco,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

The W. +. NJ. s. of the Green
street Methodist church will meet at
the home Of Mrs. o. P. Robbins, II
South Chestnut street. promptly at
100 Friday evening. All members and
friends please come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

The service next Sunday morning
at All SOILS church (Unitarian) will
be in connmemoration of Memorial
day. There will be special music. Prof
Herbert C. Libby of Waterville will
give the address,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Lodge, l. Q. Q. F.. attended NJ
Coles"or.hy conducted store u
Falmouth Forcsidc for many yeai'
He retired from business nuiiiV.,,
of years ago. His son is prncipa, y
the Fletcher School in Campn''
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

One Of the most delicate aud tooth
some fish is the shad. l.. S. Young
has a good supply Of this delicious
variety of fish, as we'll as mackerel,
halibut scrawd, hutterfsh and clans,
6 alewives 25c. Phone SIS early
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

blaekheads. The pimples
were large and they fes-
tered and scaled over.
They were scattered On
myfsce. and at times they
itehed causing me to
scratch. They lasted
about two months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Come and have a good time at the
Box Social in the vestry OF the First
Baptist church on Friday night. May
gath, 1913. A pleasing program has
been arranged and we know you viii
have a fine time. No admittance
charged. Ladies please bring boxes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Lombard Camp. Royal Neighbors.
will hold a social this evening at q.
A. r. hall. There will be an enter
tainment followed by a dance. No
admission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

David f. Brown of Gardiner en-
listed in the L. S. Naval Reserves
on Thursday at the naval recruiting
station in this city and will go today
to Portland to take his secondary ex
aminations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

The evening class Of surgical
dressing will meet Monday next
week instead Of Tuesday, in order to
give the workers an opportunity to
hear Nielsen at City hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
On and after June 1, all wet

washings at the Augusta
Steam Laundry will be p
cents per lb. No washings
less than Is cents. Quilts and
blankets will be charged extra.
Augusta Steam Laundry Co.
rnay24d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Not a chance taken, when you buy
YOUR wearables at the store OF Beane
&. Cross. Everything is guaranteed
to give entire satisfaction or it will
be repla ced with new.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Robert Morang Of the Fuller. Hol-
way CO. was in Brunswick Thursday
for the day on business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Mrs. Augustus L. CobbMof Win
throp was Tuesday guest at Sun
krest Farm.
There will be very few Baldwin
apples raised in Winthrop this year.
The trees bearing this variety Of ap-
pie are looking very badly indeed.
having a greAf many dead branches
where they were not entirely killed
By the severe winter. Other varieties
havs very Light blossom and the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

For sale: Tables and chairs, show
case. cabinet case. pictures and
frames and two stoves. The Tea
Room Gift Shop. 96 State street.
mayood3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
LOCAL NOTICE

DR.. l.. l.. Mann until further notice
may be found at his old Office over
Murphy's drug store or reached by
phoning SAW or Murphys drug
store. mayo3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Lester B. Howard left Thursday
afternoon for Boston on short bus
mess trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

survive. Prayer at Mr. Leavit.s
Friday afternoon at O'Clock. Funeral
services will be held n Greene Friday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

II YOU want your shoe repairing
done promptly leave it at Stevens &
RalIards. agents for the j. B. Poulin
Snop.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Live and boiled Holsters. fresh
mackerel and shad are leading nsn
items at the Capital Market today
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

George Stephenson of Monson pass
ed a portion Of Thursday in this city
on matters Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

The regular meeting Of the W. c.
7. L. will be held at the Methodist
chapel Friday afternoon for patriotic
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

On account Of illness in the neigh
horhood. there will he no dance at
Manchester Grange hall this week.
may23dot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
Some Maybasket

A certain well-known lady on Mel
Vile street on answering the door
bell Thu: sGay evening found a good
sized Maybasket. decorated and
placarded in an appropriate manner
and on lifting the cover found a
seven weeks old pig, much to her
surprise ard delight. The pigs name
is Sam educated in Portland. evi
IDENTIFY at business college, for the
following rote came along with him:
May o3rd, 1918.
Dear Mamma:
I'm a pig-not common pig, for
I came from Portland and have been
inoculated so that | won't have the
cholera. My appetite is good, feed
me and care for me and I'll be an
old Hog" some day.
Yours till death,
SAM
OF course. it can be said with more
or less truth that the husband of the
lady knew nothing about the affair
and the same might be charged to
others, who heard Of it in a remark
ably short time. but =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Henry +. Cummings returned on
the e.26 train Thursday morning from
a business trip of few days in Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
Always Ready

We are always resCy % DO first
class Job az shoe repairing. We are
never too rushed not TO give each
and every Job that comes into our
shop honest and careful attention.
6rina US your shoes and you can al.
ways depend on getting them back,
IN . short time. repaired as they
should ae--by skilled workner on
modern shoe machinery. with the
toughest. best leather obtsnsble.
You Will find our prices another
point IN our favor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
NIELSEN CONCERT

Alice Nielsen sings as the
birds sing. without effort. clear.
~. sweetIy, every note being
perfeet-a voice that winds
around the heart like slken
strings. Her mastery Of voice
placement and tone is marvel
Gus. The worlds greatest crit
les have given her unstinted
praise.
City Hall. May 20
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
ALICE NIELSEN CONCERT.

Famous Song birds Augusta En-.
easement Record Event in New
England Lyceum NM Greeted By
Crowded Houses Everywhere-To
Be Assisted by Eminent American
Pianist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
CutiCurdHcdIS
Pimp|es On Face
Also Blackhcads. Large and
Scaled Over. Itched. Was
Troubled Two Months.
Used One Box Cuticura ONT
ment and One Cake Soap.
Cost rs Cents.

II used oil to oil machinery and my
lace was covered with pimples and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

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The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-04-05

rbs. Several lines of boards are
nailed on diagonally across the roof
from one end at the plate up to the
ridge at the other end to act as wind
bracing.
This manner of bracing. when the
sides Of the building r tied together
by the boarding, makes a very solid
structure up to the plates. There are
a great many bolts used in this diago-
nal brace work. In fact, plank frame
barn construction has led to the use of
bolts quite generally.
Above the plates the design and con-
structiOn of this barn are also especial
~ interesting TO farmers. The curved
type of built-up rafters is nsed because
It makes a very neat roof, and because
It gives an exceptionally large NOW
space. entirely free from inside truss
vuk or bracing.
The curve of the rafters is taken adj
vantage Of 20 stiffen the roof. These
rafters are built up OF segments cut
from inch stuff. cut to the proper curve
and nailed together sideways. so the
edges Of the different strips are placed
out and in.
Some builders claim that curved
rafters are sitter when the edges Of
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-04-05
"keep Right on Until You Hav. Rem owed a Dozen"

your regiment is wiped out. Pay no at.
tention to grOans and screams Of the
wounded, but press forward and give
the foe your bayonet. Strike hard and
strike home. Do not be content with
removing a single foe, but keep right
on until you have removed a dozen.
Then you can come back to camp and
have something to brag Of"
"Yes, sir, / shall kill at least a
dozen"
perhaps you know something
about sOldieringT" suggested Mr..
Bowser, as he detected a faint smile
on the soldiers face.
"Well-well-er. / ought to, I think.
as l have been 20 years in the regular
army"
MI. Bowser had wasted his time.
he stood with mouth open, while the
soldier went out with q salute at the
door, and then the druggist said:
"Bowser, a few OF US are trying to
raise 500 for the Red Cross fund.
VIII you put your name down on this
list for a SO contribution"
And Mr.. Bowser wrote his name on
the list, and handed over the $40 and
went home to keep 50 quiet the rest
OF the evening that Mrs. Bowser won
dered II he was developing a ease Of
appendicitis {
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-04-05

enough for NE and If the Eaters are
boiled with their packets on no one
will hear any grumble from me-"
ut may happen" said Mr.. Bowser,
as he wiped a tear from his eyes, shat
you will get a letter stating that your
dear old mother is dead of pneumonia.
She got it by going out In a blizzard to
bring In a handful of wood. Her last
thought was of you, She gasped out
oh, my SOM or something of that
kind, and was off to that happy land
where soldiers are never SEEN"
"Yes, sir, l shall expect such a let.
ter"
but do not let 1t shock you too
much. If you weep over 1t, turn your
back to the other boys or go off into
the brush somewhere. Set you teeth
hard together and do not give away"
"That will be me, sir"
"And now about a battle" continued
Mr.. Bowser, as he swelled out his
chest. "Be on call at any moment.
Take your place in the ranks and see
that your rifle is loaded and the bayo-
net on tight. You are going to charge
the enemy. Do not be surprised If half
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-04-05

Point. They are great hands to boss
and put on style. You must know there
is a great gulf between officers and
privates. You may be cleaning your
rife, and preparing to slay half a
dozen Of the foe, when an officer will
come up to you and call you a son Of
a sea cook, a skunk in the brush and
lots Of other hard names. He does not
do II to be mean, but it's only his way.
you see. Do not sass back, but smile
as you look at him. He will become
ashamed of himself and walk away"
"Yes, sir. l will do that" replied
the soldier. Il shall want to knock
him down, but / know all about that
gulf and / shall keep my temper. You
are very kind, sir, to talk to me as
you do"
"0h. that's all right" replied Mr..
Bowser, in his off-hand way. Il wish
that / could talk to a thousand Of you
raw recruits. 1t might save you much
trouble.
"You have been used to lying In bed
until nine or ten o'clock In the morn
ing. snd then coming down to find
your coffee and toast and fried eggs
and bacon all ready for you"
That's the way, sir"
IAN raw recruits are prone to find
fault about their ratiOns.H continued
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-04-05

am, will come into the room and stand
at grandma's side. You will not see
him but she will-she will hear the
strong full voice. silent for 30 years.
joining with her light soprano, singing
Toll the bell for lovely Nell,
My sweet Virginia bride.
oh wonderful, wonderful music that
can transport rs over the years to
scenes long gone and make US live
again with loved ones long at rest.
Bless the old songs. They are the
golden gates to the Paradise Of yester.
day.
Songs and singing were more
needed than now. Food for the soul
IS well as the body is the call Of the
hour. Moreover. there need be no saw
ing Of music.-From the Etude.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-04-05

and his men undertook to roof this l.
shaped building they were up against
a new proposition in the curved hip
and valley rafters where the two roofs
intersect.
1t is the same problem, but on a
much larger scale, encountered in
building a curved ceiling in a square
ROOM.
A close examination of the photo
graph of this job during construction
will be both interesting and lnstruc-
tive to other builders. The hip and
valley rafters are made very heavy.
Their curvature Is, Of course, not the
same as that of the common rafters,
but corresponds point for point the
same as a straight hip or valley cor
responds to its common rafter. The
task is to lay out the diagram and
fashion the curves on this high scale.
This style roof is self-supporting
with an absolutely clean NOW with no
purlin posts or braces of any kind,
that is, extending below the curved
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-04-05

Mr.. Bowser. Bear this In mind and
do not kick. 1t will do you no good II
you do. You may smell the fried
oysters cooking for your colonel, but
remember the gulf. Uncle Sam In
tends to feed you well, but there will
be times when circumstances prevent.
If they deal out a ration of raw tur-
nips to you, eat them and say nothing.
Do not go wandering about camp and
asking the other men If you are not en-
titled to butter, scrambled eggs, golden
bacon, French fried potatoes and Java
coffee. There Is always enough kick
ers about to start a rebellion If you
speak encouraging words, and your
dear old mother will hear that you
have been shot as a mutineer instead
Of dying as a hero In battle"
"You are very good, sir" said the
soldier, as he wlnked at the druggist
with his other eye. II have eaten as
many as 20 scrambled eggs at once,
but l shall learn to curb my appetite.
Fresh salmon and milky coffee is good
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-04-05


When Mr.. Bowser entered his family
drug store the other evening he found
a middle-aged man dressed In a khaki
uniform to show that he belonged to
the army. The druggist saw that Mr..
BOwser was working up a fatherly
expression Of face and was likely TO
have something to say, and he gave
the soldier boy the wink.
$50 we have a recruit hereY said
Mr.. Bowser a minute later.
EYES," was the reply.
II am glad to see you, sir" con-
tlnued Mr.. Bowser. II am glad to see
you In that uniform. 1t shows, sir,
that you love your country and are
enrolled among patriots, instead of
skulking from place to place to keep
out of the army. One would say, from
reading the papers, that at least one
half of the American nation was COM
posed of cravens. 1t did not used to be
so in my time. We had trouble in keep
ing the young men out of the army In
stead Of getting them into It,"
$50 I have heard, sir" replied the
soldier.
II want to give you some little ad-
vice, If you will take 1t kindly. Put
your heart into the work."
II have, sir"
"Be ready for drill any time drill
Is ready for you"
ayes, sir; l shall be-"
1.-THE trouble with a raw recruit Is
that he gets homesick almost imme-
diately he is In the army. Fight
against 1t. You can conquer that as
you conquer the foe"
II shall try my best, sir"
"You may want to see your dear
old mother, and have her pat you or
the back, but you can't see her; and
If you make q good fight Of it the
feeling will soon wear off. Even the
bravest men have been known to be
homeSlck at times"
"Others have told me the same
thing" said the soldier.
"You may want to see the hens, the
hogs, the sheep and the old spotted
COW, but conquer the feeling. Tell
yourself that you are in the army to
stay until the foe is conquered. If you
hear a band playing Home, Sweet
Home do not let your eyes fill with
tears"
"No, sir; l will keep my eye dry"
"That's the way l like TO hear a
man talk. There's another thing. You
will be under officers fresh from West
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-04-05

the boards are placed out and IN,
Rafters are made wide enough to be
stiff, and thick enough to add the nee
essary strength. Built up in this way
from segments cut out of good ma.
terial and thoroughly well side-nailed
through and through as the different
segments are added, 1t is possible and
practical to make each rafter into a
very stiff stick Of timber.
Whether a rafter Is solid or whether
1t is made of openwork In truss fash
ion, 1t must have the push and pull Of
the truss principle. This is a law Of
construction that must not be ignored
in building a roof after this Gothic
roof plan.
The principle Is a good one, and the
roof when finished is very neat and
pleasing, both inside and outside. 1t
gives the acme Of capacity for storage,
consistent with good building cOnstruc-
ton and proportional to the amount Of
material used. A certain value is add
ed to the finished building because Of
the appearance. Style has a CONNER
cial value, even when applied to a
farm barn.
The stable floor plan of this barn
provides an excellent arrangement for
taking care of both cows and horses
in the same building. Stalls for 80
milk COWS are arranged in the main
section of the barn, while the horse
stable Is In the H."