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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
New Corporations

| The following new corporations. or
eanized under the laws of Maine.
have had their articles of incorpora-
tion approved by the office of the at
torney general:
| Towar Textile Mills Corporation.
organized March 26 at Augusta.
| capital stock, s2.500.0O0, OF which
ST. 500, 900 is common and $1,000,000:
| nothing paid in. par value. $40:
! shares subscribed, {. President and
treasurer I. $. kearney, Augusta;
clerk. +. Maynard Thompson. Au-
gusta: directors, I. s. Kearney. r,
Maynard Thompson and L. H. Stew
ems, all of Augusta. Purposes, a
general textile business. Approved
April /.
Georges Valley Fruit Growers AS
sociation. organized March % at
Union. Capital stock, $4,000: all
common; paid in. $50: par value. $40:
shares subscribed. S. President. A.
Z. Starrett, Warren: clerk and treas
urer, +. II. lenfest, Union: directors,
A. T. Starrett. Warren. F. H. Lenfest.
Union, c. A. Cavanaugh. Rockport.
II. y. Maddocks, Union, and f. l..
Daggett, Union. Purposes. the usual
business of a fruit growers associa-
ton. Approved April /.
Butter Hill Fruit Growers AS
ISOLATION. organized March is mt
I Liverlnore. Capital stock. $4,000: all
common; paid in s12O; par value. $40:
snares subscribed II. President
George G. Young, Turner: treasurer
X III. Boothby. Livermore Falls.
clerk, +. z. Boothby Livernore Falls:
directors George 6. Young of Turner.
+. RI. Roothby of Livermore Falls. +
X. Boothby Of Livermore Falls. r. s
flmberlake of Livermore Falls and
NJ. d. Hildreth of Livermore Fails
purposes, the usual business of .
frnit growers association. Apnroved
April /.
easco Canning Company. organized
s,aon % at Portland. Capital STOCK.
iV''oo: all common: nothing paid in:
pa value. $1,000: shares subscribed (
resident and treasurer petar
rMseu' Portland: clerk, George L
0fooks. Portland; directors. peter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

tendent may be made for term OF
from one to five years, such term to
begin July /, 1918. or earlier. Inc
more prompt the organization the
wider the range in the choice OF
candidates Is likely to result.
In the cases of unions maintained
under the former law, to which towns
have been added, 1t is generally ad-
visable that the organization OF the
new union be completed as soon as
practicable. Prompt action VIII
usually be of advantage to the towns
added and to the superintendent VINO
may acquaint with conditions during
the present spring term and better DC
ready for constructive work when
the fall term opens.
Correspondence is invited for the
explanation of any points that may
not be clear regarding the formation
or maintenance of unions. To linn
tied extent requests for assistance
may be met from this office by send
ing ar representative to meet with
Joint committees and assist in their
organization"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
ADJUSTMENTS
"Mitzi" Date is April 18th.

| Another of those Henry w. Saw,
age comic operas such as brilliantly
stud the memory of all interested ir
being entertained is to be heard here
Friday. April 18th, at the Opera
! House 1t is Pom POM, that pro-
Queer Savage reckoned so highly he
chose it to set off his only star. the
saucy MitZi. Pom Pom" has been
given great praise for being differ
ent' in that it has a stirring melo-
drama fo:' story instead Of the us
ual more or less fragmentary plot
and also because in the musicianly
and Vt popular" melodies Of Hugo
Felix. the public is offered music of
the cffe ,voscent French style in
place of The Viennese school SO prev
alent in The past dozen years.
When Pom Pom" remained as the
leading drawing card on Broadway
until the season had heightened into
torrid July with a record of 20U
nights stay, the well delighted YER
dict of Bostonians and Chicago's fun
lovers had also been written in praise
there seemed little doubt Pom
Pom" was another of the Merry
Widows, Prince of Pilsens and Saris
that Henry w. Savage seems able to
provide at regular intervals.
In it's leading role he placed the
tiny but unforgetable Mitzi, alive to
her finger tips with dramatic COM
edy, and around her he gathered a
cast of almost the Importance of in
dividual stardom with an exceptional
orchestra. and a chorus Of singers
and ballet in keeping with the Henry
w. Savage standards.
The buoyant and infectious music
of this piece has been sung and phon-
ographed widely. Such principal
numbers as Pom Pom, Evelyn,
Quit Your Develin", kiss me-. an
the Dark" and mon Desir" have be-
come he hits of the times and are
being sung from Broadway to the
Battle Line. Around the original
plot brought to Mr. Savage by Mitzf
herself. Anne Caldwell, author of the
brilliant Chin Chin, wrote the mer-
ry book. The character Of Paulette
who changes to the trousers and
name of Pom Pom when she is taken
from the theatre stage to police
headquarters in a wholesale raid by
officers brings q new Mitzi to the
public. In place of the Dresden
china star of Tho Spring Maid" and
the piquant comedienne of "Sari".
Mitzi in Pom Pom" is an elfin crea-
ture of Infinite powers of mimicry
and hunor, and it is told that now
have come the opportunities that
Mitzi's fuifilment of caused her to be
ranked the leading coincidence in
light opera of the American stage
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

The Governor and Council held
Sunrise" session Tuesday morning
the meeting being called at s. O'Clock
to permit the Governor and Coun-
cilors to leave town on the early
trains. Governor Carl K. Milliken
Councillors Gowell. Norton, Bunker
and ST. Clair were present, with Dep
uty Secretary of State L. Ernest
Thornton and Messenger George w
Leadbetter in attendance.
The weekly warrants were ap-
proved, including: Weekly salaries
$1o,209.54; Highway Commission. pay
roll. s3552.45.
The pending nominations were con-
firmed, including that of Herbert E
Foster Of Winthrop as judge of the
municipal court of Winthrop.
Adjournment was made to II
o'clock on Wednesday, April 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
A REAL REMEDY
FOR FALLINGHAR
Keeps Scalp Clean and Healthy
Prevents OandruH.

Here's good news for men and women
whose hair Is falling out. whose soaps
are covered with dandruff and itch IKE
mad. IL.
ANY druggist can now supply you with
the genuine Partisan sage niquid formJ.
which IL guaranteed TO quickly, surel!
and safely abolish every sign OF dan
drum, stop itching scalp and raining
hair and promote a new growth Or
money refunded.
Thousands can testify to the excel
lent results from its use some VINO
feared badness now glory In theif
abundant hair. while others who SUI
fered for years with dandruh ana ,tch-
ing head got clean. cool scalp atter
Just a few days use OF this simple nome
treatment.
No matter whether bothered with ram
ing hair, gray hair. matted. strlngy
hair. dandruN or itching scalp try
Partisan sage-you will not be disap-
pointed It's scientific preparation
that supplies all hair needs.
The first application will make your
hair and scalp look and feel 100 per
cent. better. II you want thick. lus-
trous hair and lot Of it by all means
use Partisan sage. Don't delay-begi:i
tonight. A little attention now means
abundant hair for years TO come.-Adv.
mch2-a pr3-5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
Nominations by Governor

The following nominations have
been made by Governor Carl f. Milli-
ken and posted at the Executive de-
partment under date of April !:
Justice Superior Court, kennebec
County-Fred Emery Beane. Halo
we'll
Notary Public-Lester NJ. Andrews,
Oakland; Nelson w. Richardson,
Monmouth; Forrest ]. Chadwick,
Sangerville; Frank l.. Ames, Nor
ridgewock
Justice of the Peace. J. Astle,
New Limerick: Forrest j. Chadwick
Sangerville; 4. NJ. Richardson, He
bron.
To Administer Oaths. Acknowledge
Deeds and Solcmnize Marriages
(Mrs.) Annie G.. Locke, Biddeford
bradbury & Bradbury; (Mrs.)
MIRA J. Severance. Newburg.
Commissioner of Deeds for the
State of Maine-Wm. +. Duval
Montreal 1885 Maisonneuve ST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

ing and athletic Coincidence, f. Z.
Cooper, Glen Lavender, Ethel Teare
and Laura La Varnie. The scene is
laid in i boarding school for girls
and Miss razenda is its vigorous
Janitress. Her jealous efforts to
Keep her husband within bounds and
the mad FRANKS of the girl students,
form the ground work of the comedy
and provide mirth- provoking enter
talnment of the highest and most en-
joyable character.-Adv. az
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
National Guard

The following has been received
! from the Militia Bureau by Adjutant
| General George Mel. Presson relative
to the new National Guard:
| The following policy with reference
to National Guard units organized by
States since August 5, 1917, or which
may hereafter be organized during
the period of the present war, having
been approved by the Secretary of
| War. is published for the information
and guidance of all concerned:
/. The several States are author
| lied, under existing law. to organize
National Guard units to take the
place of those drafted into Federal
service. When such troops have been
organized, inspected and recognized
as duly constituted National Guard.
the Federal Government will comply
with the requirements of law by
furnishing them such arms, clothing
and equipment as may be available
after the needs of all troops in Fed
eral service have first been met.
.. Such National Guard troops will
be maintained for domestic duty only
and will not be called or drafted into
Federal service during the period of
the present emergency for service be-
yond the seas.
3. National Guard troops in State
service do not constitute part of the
Army of the United States, and.
therefore, their personnel of selective
i 81 10 lro s,1<o Nn1
eral service under the Selective
Service Regulations without change
of draft classification.
4. Inasmuch as a definite policy
with reference to the utilization as
Federal force, of units of the Ma
tional Guard recognized since August
). 1917, had not been announced at
the time the new State organizations
were formed, States are advised that
they may now continue these organi-
cations under the conditions named in
paragraphs /, and g: or they may
apply to have such organizations dis
banded and the members thereof duly
discharged from their obligations I'M
der their oath of office or oath of en-
listment.
Special Orders
Special Orders No. 81, under date of
March 26 include the following mat
tiers:
Ordering the honorable discharges
from the Sd Maine Infantry Of the
following:
Private Guy f. MacFarland of Ban
gor. by reason of being called into
service by. the Selective Service;
Private VIM. a. Taylor. for purpose
OF enlisting in the Engineer Corps,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Nothing new was reported Tues
day in the smallpox situation. The
offer of the board Of health for free
vaccination did not appear to arouse
much interest and although DR.. G. A.
Coombs and DR.. r. l.. Mckay were
at the armory in the basement of CITY
hall on Monday for the purpose of
vaccinating those who might appear
there were but few applications dur
ing the day. Under the conditions it
was not deemed cxpedient to continue
the offer further. 1t was reported
yesterday that there are but about
10 cases at present in the city, and
that some Of these will be cleaned
UP by the end Of the current week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

L. S. A.; Private Vickery >. Leeman
and Private Fred l.. Preston, for pur-
nose of enlisting in the United States
Naval Reserve at Portland.
Special Orders No. "a, date March
90. designates and authorizes Harry
l.. Smith to recruit a company Of the
Sd Maine, with home station at
Dover.
Upon personal request Frederick
ID. McAIary is hereby relieved from
duty as recruiting officer for the 90
Maine Infantry, n. G.. at Waterville.
Irwin E. Thomas is hereby desig-
mated as recruiting officer to sue
coed Fredk. d. McAlary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
Fun Abounds in this New Comedy
At the Colonial Theatre.

IN these parlous days of war. one
smile is worth a dozen sobs. Motion
picture comedies of the better class
make one forget the cares of life, its
drudgeries and manifold tro,h,o,
70 TINS class belongs Those Athletic
Iris. the latest Paramount Mack
oennett comedy which is a feature
OF the bill at the Colonial Theatre to-
uas' 1t is an all-star production and
features Louise Fazenda, the charm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

President Ira H. Randall of the Au-
gusta Lumber Co. said yesterday in
speaking of the companys big lum-
Der plant on the east shore Of the
kennebec river, that the mill would
he started up for the season on Mon
day morning. April Is. The usual
work of preparation is in progress
and everything will be in readiness
for operations to begin on the date
specified above. 1t always seems as
if spring were really here when the
Augusta Lumber Cos. is started for
business and the hum of it's saws will
make welcome music for many ears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Beane & Cross wish to call the at
tention of the public to the cotton
adulteration that is to be found in
most clothes seen today. It's hard
to detect, but, it's there Such clothes
give less wear, and the only safe
proposition, they maintain, is to pur-
chase from makes that are absolutely
guaranteed, Atwood, and perfect
tailoring. Every suit bought at this
store is guaranteed satisfaction or
money will be refunded.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Z. w. Scott, who for the past three
years has been in the employ Of Hon.
Guy p. Gannett, has enlisted in the
commissary department of the navy.
With Mrs Scott he left Tuesday
morning for Boston. Mrs. Scott will
reside at her former home in that
CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Fishermen are beginning to specu-
late on the date on which the ice will
leave Cobbosseecontee, so that the
spring fishing may begin. A we'll
known authority said yesterday that
the date was usually between April
20 and %, SO there you have it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Swift 4 Turner have Just received
a new lot Of stone jars, sizes two gal
Ions up 70 80 gallons. Also fresh
supply Of waterglass in half pints,
pints, quarts and gallons. When these
lots go 1t will be difficult to get nor E
so If you are planning on putting
down eggs this spring you had better
order noW.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Miss Mildred Cobb of Patten. who
has been the guest of Mrs. George G.
Libby. Al Sewall street, left Tuesday
morning for Boston, where she will
enter upon a course Of training at the
Massachusetts Homeopathic hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

The Woman's Baptist Missionary
Society will meet at o'clock Thurs
day afternoon, April 4. with Mrs.
]. F. Babbitt, IS Spring street.
Leader, Mrs r. n. Palmer. Subject:
Names Representatives on the
Worlds Field" 1t is hoped there will
be a large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

The East Side Association will meet
at . O'Clock Wednesday afternoon in
the aldermen's room. City hall, to
finish all work left undone before the
end Of the wear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Miss Marjorie Swift, who had been
enjoying the Easter recess with her
parents. Hon. and Mrs. Willis L.
Swift Of Winthrop street, left on the
936 train Tuesday morning for Mount
Holyoke College to resume her
studies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Wilcox.
who had been enjoying a visit of a
few days with relatives and friends
in Augusta. rYurned on the 1856 train
Tuesday morning to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Sergt. Claude Bourgette, who is in
the ambulance corps service in Geor-
gia, is passing furlough at his home
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Z. C. CARL Of the Macomber, Farr
& Written Co. is at Buxton for a
short stay and is getting things ready
for the summer campaign on the
farm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Homer Malchildon has returned to
Louisville, KY. where he is sanitary
inspector at a base hospital, after
passing a weeks leave in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Mrs. w. ]. Thompson Of China was
Tuesday a caller in Augusta. she
was on her return from visits with
relatives in Waterford and Bridgton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

The E. E. Newbert agency has sold
the Jules Robichaud property on Mt.
Vernon avenue to Augusta parties
for investment.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Mrs. Norman l.. Bassett left on the
936 train Tuesday morning fora visit
of a few days in Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Mrs. Ellen Higgins left Tuesday
morning for her home in Concord,
n. H.. later visiting her father,
Thomas Matthews, at Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

W. s. Waldron will give public
circle at Mrs. l.. c. Cochrane's. 259
Water street, Friday evening, April 5.
for the benefit of Leonard o. Pullen.
Mr.. Pullen has been i'll for the past
two years and unable to work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Mrs. Nathan Wltnerell anu W.
children went Tuesday 10 LsHh'
Mass, to visit her mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
LOCAL NOTICE

Old Folks dance at Manchester
Grange hall Friday evening, April 5.
Admission % cents; ladies, 10 cents.
apr3d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Miss Inez Hodgdon passed SUNDAY
with friends at Montsweag.

c. F. Ellis went Tuesday to Boston
for a short vacation visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
Annette keIierman Coming -
Opera House

Next Thursday and Satur v.usr.
day given, to MitzD Ann Saro,hs
man. late New York hpr : 4.
star and Queen Of the ssssn success
pear in her big, new se1s the Gods.
entitled "A Daughter q ,. An 8 rssp
Tremendous Aim specs vaudsvi1
together with sScs
acts. --a.- -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03
WHIPPLE ROAD PETITION
DISMISSED, NO PREJUDICE

The Public Utilities Commission
Tuesday rendered a decision ordering
that the petition for the adjustment
of a grade crossing formed by the in
tersection of the Whipple road and
the railroad of the York Harbor &
Beach Railroad, near the passenger
station in kittery, be dismissed
without prejudice. 1t says in part:
ut developed at the hearing that
Bishop of Portland and property
designated on a map or print then
filed by the legend Jacob Hatch,
would be affected by the proposed
change. This information had not
been conveyed to the Commission in
! the original papers. and no notice had
been ordered or served on the own
ers or occupants" as required by
| statute.
! I'VE regarded this omission. when
| it was brought to our attention, as
fatal in the present proceedings. and
called the attention of the parties to
the fact suggesting several ways in
which it might be cured.
| "A new hearing will be necessary
in any event, if formal order is to
be made by this commission. Inas-
much as the parties have not yet
elected a method of procedure. and
we are of the opinion that the sim
! plest and most direct way will be by
presenting a new petition. it is or
dered. affirmed and dcreed that the
petition in this case be and the same
hereby is dismissed without preju
dice"
Death If Joseph Caouette
The Public Utilities Commission
Tuesday rendered q decision in the
matter of the accident on the prem
Uses of the Boston & Maine at South
Berwick March % last. resulting in
the oath of Joseph Caouette of South
| Berwick, aged about 50 years, who
was struck and killed by Boston &,
Maine passenger train No. 500, Inter-
vale to Portsmouth, about r. H.
March %, 1918, while upon the track
! of the Boston & Maine, near a private
crossing known as McIntire's. about
| 1000 feet north of the South Berwick
station.
THE indications are that the man
was walking from Salmon Falls to his
home at South Berwick There is no
evidence of fault. on the part of the
railroad company or Of its train
| crew."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Owing to the heavy cost of har-
vesting and delivery. the Augusta
Ice Co. beginning April 1st. will be
Obliged to raise the price of ice for
house delivery to Coo per hundred
pounds; wholesale prices in proper
ton. The company has adopted the
coupon system and ice will be sold
only by coupons.
apr 2d3t AUGUSTA ICE CO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

II starts at eight O'Clock. new time
winch is seven O'Clock old time. and it
stops at twelve O'Clock new time.
which ia eleven O'Clock. old time. so
BE THERE ON TIME. The Macca-
bee Dance. at Maccabee Hall, on
Wednesday evening. Douglas with
his Banjo Orchestra. Gentlemen Sac,
ladies 15c. apredot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

Admission, Thirty-fve Cents
Tickets at door or in advance of
members OF Deborah Society.
aprS-4-5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-03

factory output two hundred thousand
1aaly, Largest selling brand OF Toe CT
10 In the world. Factory. Manchester,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01
All American Escort

London. Nov. 30-President Viii
son ON reaching European waters
in all likelihood will be escorted to
Brest by only American warships.
but by formidable array of them.
In view of the lack of official noti-
fcation regarding Mr.. Wilson trip,
it is understood that neither the
French nor the British governments
have been requested to aid in the
naval reception The British author
tiles, however, unofficially are dis
cusSiug plans 10 welcome the AM
erican president should be come
here.
American battleship commanders
probably all nine OF them IN these
waters. are understood to be holding
themselves in readiness to proceed
TO point 100 miles off Brest 10
meet the presidential liner and the
battleship accompanying 1t across
the Atlantic. 1t is probable that
twenty-four American torpedo de-
stroyers will go i'll the reception
There is no likelihood, it is stated
here. that the warships will proceF
as far as the mid-Atlantic Tor Y
meeting as has been stated. .
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-01
CUT TELEPHONE CHARGE
Rate For installations Ordered Re
duced bV Postmaster
General

Washington, Nov. 30-Tclephone
installation charges recently fixed
for "crnmcnt controlled wires,
were ordered reduced today by Post
master General Burlcsou Relief
from the shortage OF labor and ma
tcrial, Mr. BurleSou announced, per
mitS medication OF the rates.
Charges f.r installation of indi-
vidual or party line service, private
branch connection or connections
OF extension stations are ordered re-
duccd to $3.50 per telephone. The
present rate is from S. to SIS. For
establishing service bv use of in
struments already ON the subScrib-
cr's premises, a charge OF Sl.50 TO
cover directory account, circuit and
switchboard expenses, will be lev
led.