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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

the program for the session but who
was unable to be present.
The presiding officer for the evening
was Rev. Barton Watson Of Calais. The
devotional service was led by Rev. I.
j. Farmer of Auburn.
Miss Freeman gave a most interesting
address which received many compll-
ments during the remainder of the eve
ming. Her unusually pleasing person.
ality and her deep earnestness in the
Y. 7. c. L. work held the close atten-
ton of her audience throughout her adj
dress. She took Light for her theme
and in a practical. original and method
ical manner made the application 10
the young people needs and work. The
members of the Y. P. c. L. of the local
church and all the Y. P. c. L. delegates
to the convention marched during the
opening hymn, which was the Maine
Y. p. c. Y. song, down the center aisle
by two, to the front seats of the church.
at the opening of the service.
The address of Rev T. 4. Potterton
on Missionary Work and Enterprise"
was a mingling of earnest appeal and
bright humor. No one had an oppor-
tunity to get sleepy while he was speak
ing nor during the period following his
address when pledges were being made
at his request for the work In Japan.
IN response to his appeal pledges TO the
amount of s2lo were made and an offer
ing taken amounting to s2l.12. During
the afternoon the Womans Missionary
Society of the state had pledged $500 to
the work in Japan, making total OF
s43313.
In his address Rev. Mr.. Potterton
mentioned the following results of in
Producing Christianity in Japan: 4
sense of indvidualisn has been incui-
Gated in the Japanese; the elevation and
higher education Of women has been
adopted; institutions Of philanthropy
have been founded; there have been
presented to the merchant Of Japan the
higher ideals OF commercial integrity,
and they have been adopted: the Chris
tan faith has been the instigator Of the
campaign against prostitution; the es-
Establishment Of Christian homes; the
prea ching of the gospel message.
After the receiving of pledges and the
offering. the meeting closed with the
singing Of America"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07
4 Real Hair Saver
and beauiifier
Shows How Easy Il 10 70 Have Plenty
OF Lustrous Hair

II your hair Is thinning out. prena-
turely gray. brittle. lifeless. full OF dam
dYuSf and your head itches like mad,
auick action must be taken to save youi
hair.
Don't wait until the hair root is dead,
for then nothing can prevent badness.
Get from any good druggist today
package OF Partisan sage-it doesn't cost
much and there's nothing else you could
use that's so simple. safe and effective.
You will surely be delighted with the
first application. Your hair will seem
much more abundant and radiant with
life and besuty-all itching ceases and
your scalp feels cool and comfortable
Partisan sage is III great demand by
discriminating women because 1t Is deli
cately pefumed, does not color or
streak the hair, and keeps 1t lustrous,
soft and fluffy.
Be sure you get the genuine Partisan
sage tGiroux's) for this is guaranteed 10
give perfect satisfaction or nothing to
pay may3i- june5-7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07
She Wanted to Help.

II was a red letter day in the
Stocks family when Pristine. only
daughter of old SlockG. the button
hole king, graduated from Bindage
College with 2 canary-skin diploma
certifying that she had completed the
course in first aid. Nay, more-that
she was a member of the Bindage
Emergency League and likely to be
called on at any moment.
The moment arrived in fact, while
she was reading her diploma aloud
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07
FIRE IN AWNING
Followed Thursday Morning by Call
ina Auto Truck to Water Street

The auto fire truck was called to
Water street shortly after 8 o'clock
Thursday morning by the discovery
of fire in the awning over one of the
south windows of the Office of DIR. S.
j. Beach on the second floor of the
Allen building, 2S3 Water street. The
fire. which apparently had originated
from a cigarette butt thrown into the
awning from an upper window in the
building, destroyed the awning and
also scorched the paint of the win
dow sash slightly. One chemical was
used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07
Advancement of the Potato.


Once in a beautiful garden lived
the King of the Vegetables and his
golden haired daughter, Princess
Corn, who was to wed Duke Wheat
The King sent out invitations to all
the vegetables to a ball given in honor
of the Princess and Duke.
OF those invited the Potato was
considered the lowest, wearing a suit
of brown and having very keen eyes.
Mr.. Carrot wore a coat of orange
and Mr.. Parsnip a suit of white The
Cucumber and Lettuce wore suits of
green. the Lettuce being dressed in
flounces.
The Barons. Squash and Pumpkins
were dressed in bright orange, with
green ties and the noblemen, Rad
ishes and Tomatoes, were dressed in
red The twins. Peas and Beans,
were dressed in green silk, the
| Turnip white, the Beet blood red, the
Caulifiower in write trimmed with
green silk and the Celery dressed in
stately green with laccs. The Corn
always is dressed in his fine silk.
The Corn could hear the best and
the Potato could see the best and
probably that reason made them
jealous. Duke Wheat made fun Of
the Potato because he was short and
fat.
A thunder stoFm came up and in
the midst of their dancing it poured
and Princess Corn dropped and was
dying for want of rescue. Duke
Wheat was not strong enough to res
cue her. Then up came the Potato
and rescued Princess Corn from the
rain. Then the King OF the vegeta-
bles praised the Potato and said:
Your place in this world shall be
next TO the wheat and corn and you
shall be given two wishes that you
DESIRE"
Master know not what to say but
wish the hand of your daughter
whom I will rescue II In danger and
will guide and CHERISH" said the
Potato. Il also wish - grow more
abundantly this year fer the Ameri-
can people-not for the Kaiser-so as
to help them win this war. / have
stood both rain and sunshine I have
heard from the mouths Of human be-
ings what is being done in this war
and I want them to thirk so much of
me that they will conserve and say:
Isn't the potato delicious vege-
table,"
Son. thou shalt have thy wishes
and more too. thou shall: have spe-
cial week set apart ari called the
Potato Week when all the American
people will conserve" said the King
Of Vegetables.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

the other two boys, Parquette and Ben
nett, have never before the above occa-
sion been the subject of complaint. In
the case of Dostie the court was inclin-
ed to the visitation of Jail sentence,
but it was finally decided to suspend
sentence in the case of the three respon-
dents pending good behavior.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

Bostonians will be interested :.
know that right in their city there T..
"a national champion telegraphe' :"
the person of w. c. Connolly, an e,n
ployee of the Western Union lele
graph Co, who holds the worlds le.
ord for sending and receiving nv (,
sages by the Morse system. Recon.
Mr.. Connolly accomplished the s'os
Of receiving 1o7 messages in an nou.
time. and during the same SUI
sent 100 messages over. the New ly ~
wire. Previous to this record n
fastest Morse work was about ~,
messages an hour forS both ssn''''
and receiving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

The Towering shrubs on he ter
race above the retaining wall at
the west of the Maine Central passen
ger station are beginning to put forth
their blossoms and at present are
making quite a showing. TIE pres
ent coloring is largely white and yell
low but it is understood hat tire reds
and pinks will soon be forthcoming
and that when the shrubs are ia fun
blossom the general effect % tile 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07
All Souls Church

Next Sunday will be observed by
All Souls church Unitarian) as
Children's Sunday. The service Sun
day morning has been specially ar
ranged for the benefit Of the children
and the address to them will be given
by Mrs. Laura f. Richards Of Gar
diner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

r. A Herring, who has a govern
ment position in the torpedo station
at Newport. r. l.. is visiting his step
daughter. Mrs. Charles w. Knowles,
Mt. Vernon avenue. Mrs. Knowles
has just returned from Benton where
she has been caring for her aunt, Mrs,
A. H. Coro. who recently underwent
q very serious surgical operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

The Augusta Country Club viii
hold handicap DOGGY competition
next Saturday afternoon. This will
be the first tournament of this kind
ever held on this course. 1t will be
match play, open to both men and
women. There will be a small en-
trance fee and suitable prizes will
be awarded the winners
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

Her last week in Augusta. Madame
lola. the scientific palmist is at the
Busssll a Weston Cos store for tho
last week. Consult her before it is
too late. She tells many interesting
things regarding the past, present
and future. II may be that she can
clear UP the very mystery that Is
troubling you. A brief talk with
Madame Zola may do you worlds II
Eood. See her at BusseN & Weston
Co. seuaetiune this week. junesdlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

Clifford Taber and William Holway,
sophomores at Cony High school,
have finished their studies for the
year and on Sunday will go to Bath
where they will enter the employ
ment of the Texas Steamship Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

Friends of Miss Diana Temple, for
merly of this city, have just received
the announcement of her marriage to
II. l.. Boland. Mrs. Boland is now
residing in Maiden, Mass, while Mr..
Boland is with the 18th F. A., Camp
Doniphan. Fort STU Oklahoma.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07
Henry w. BowIey

Henry w. Bowley of the Church
Hill road, August. passed away
Thursday noon at the age of ~ years.
One son survives. Funeral services
will be held at l o'clock Saturday
afternoon from 20 Oak street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

The eight pound trout which jim
Mclaughlin caught Wednesday at
Lake Cobbosseeconte, was on exniui-
ton Thursday in the window of the
Augusta Furniture Cos. store on up
per Water street, and attracted no
end Of attention. 1t is seldom that
people get a chance to view a square
tai, trout of that size taken from
kennebec county waters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

Mrs ]. T Moulton. who for the past
month has been i'll at her home at 3
Swan street, is recovering rapidly
and Wednesday was able to be out
of doors for the first time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

The condition of Mrs. NJ. A. Priest
of Patterson street, who on Tuesday
underwent surgical treatment at the
Augusta General hOsplai, vas re
ported last evening as satisfactory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

'cality will be much enhanced there
by An improvement has aiso been
made in the appearance OF tn" ter
race this week By trimming up the
grass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

Hon. Lindley NJ. Staples. who had
been In the city for brief stay. left
Yesterday morning for his home in
Washington. Knox county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

Registration notices were posted
yesterday in connection with the
coming primary election to be held on
Monday, June II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

Dwight Turner has returned 10 his
home in jefferson, after passing sew
eral days in this city with his broth
er. Wesley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

Rev. I. B. Mower of Wsterville was
among the Thursday visitors in Au-
gusta for portion of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07
AUGUSTA LOCALS

A. NJ. Sawtelle. who has been crit :
icslly Ill AT his home on Wyman street
for the past six weeks, is improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07
LOCAL NOTICE

There will be rummage sale at
the Salvation Army hall. at Isl
Water street Augusta, on Saturday.
June 8, from to =. NJ. june7-Ss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

George p. Ellis of Sidney was
Thursday a caller in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07

Everett Haskell has accepted po-
sition at the Augusta Steam Laundry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-07
A Potato Story

The following little story was
written by Dorothy E. Perkins.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Sydney w.
Perkins. 30 Chapel street. Augusta.
aged Is, pupil in the Junior High
school. Miss Gertrude E. White
teacher The original manuscript
bears the endorsement "A plus. Ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-27
SMALLPOX CASES 1. INCREASING IN CITY {. SAYS DR. BOWLING
Outlook Discouraging, Is Statement of Health Of- ficer and General
 Vaccination Urged

"At least 75.000 people in Jefferson coun- ty have never been vaccinated," said pr. J. w. Bowling. county health of ficer, yesterday. More than 50 per cent of the recent vaccinations have been re- vaccinations. More effective and quicker results could be obtained if the unvac, cinated would respond to the exigency of the critical situation.
 Probably not less than 15O cases of smallpox were at the county pesthouse for treatment earlier in the day and at least 20 others reported that would be sent there There are probably 20 to 90 new cases reported to the health de- partment daily"
 Dr. Bowling stated that the outlook was so discouraging that they were pre- pairing to accommodate more than 200 patients at the pesthouse and, unless some immediate improvement takes place, he would not be surprised at hay. ing this number out there within the next four weeks "Of course" he said, "a number of patients are leaving the pesthouse daily, but cases seem to de- velop faster than we can safely dis- charge those already under our care"
 Dr. Bowling expressed the opinion that if everyone in Jefferson county had been successfully vaccinated there would have heen very little possibility of any small pox epidemic. and he urges again that those who have not been vaccinated call immediately at the city hall, where this service will be rendered them free of charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-27
FUEL BOARD TO HEAR PETITION TO REVOKE
 ONE-TON COAL ORDER
an Inventory on March by Secretary Duncan

The Jefferson county fuel board will meet Friday morning at 10 o'clock ill room 334, Marx building. at which time the petition to revoke the order is- sued by the board sometime ago limiting the amount of coal purchased by each householder to one ton will be consid- cred.
 During the recent coal famine in Bir- mingham sthis order was passed by tho board, as it was necessary to obtain as equal distribution of the limited sup ply as possible With the moderate weather prevailing and the accumulation of a good supply on hand by the retail coal dealers. it is believed there Is no longer reason to enforce the order, as it's purpose has been fulfilled.
 It Is believed that the residents of this district who suffered for coal the past winter will profit from their experiences and will lay in a supply of coal during the summer months and prevent a simi- lar condition next winter.
 Secretary J. II. Duncan has notified all retail dealers of an inventory of the stock of coal on the yards and the amount in transit on March 1, and mali same to him at the earliest date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-27
EXPLOSIVES BOARD HELPS ENFORCE LAW Meeting Held Yesterday at Which Officers Were
 Formally Chosen
Statement. December sl. 1917

An advisory board for Alabama on explosives regulations has been named by F. $. Peabody, assistant to the d1- rector of the bureau of mines. This ad- visory board met yesterday in Birmihg- ham to consider various matters in Gon- nection with the proper achievements of the new explosives regulations.
 The board consists of Walter K. Me- Adory, United States explosives inspector for Alabama; F, c. Melvin of Selma. state representative of the Council of National Defense; G. B. Mccormack, rep resenting the National Safety Council; H. G. Seibels, representing the Casualty association of Alabama; John s. Gold smith, representing the Fire Under writers of Alabama.
 At the meeting yesterday, which was held in the offices of G. B. Mccormack, acting under instructions of the bureau of mines the following members were elected: Edwin s. Ball of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company to rep resent the consumers of the state, and Charles J. Perry of the DuPont Pow der company, to represent the manufac- turers of the state.
 Walter K. McAdory, by virtue of his office was named chairman. E. c. Mel win of Selma, Council of Defense, vice chairman, and H. G. Seibels, publicity secretary.
 The advisory board is to aid the United States explosives inspector for Alabama in seeing that explosives are sold, handled and used with the utmost care during the period of the war, realiz- ing that not all enemies are in Europe, that there are still some in this coun- try.
 It is the duty of every person who, in any way handles explosives or the in- gredients, to have either purchaser s or vendors license. A correct record of each sale must be kept in every case.
 The public is askeds to aid this com mittee in every way possible by CO., operating with it and reporting any vio- lations promptly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-27

greatest educational factors of today In discussing the influence of the theatre on the public he very fit tingly likened the bad actors and ac- tresses to germs that infect the young minds of the theatregoing public. Be- ing a great student of human nature, Dr. Burton, waving the word, censor ship" as a high brow expression, de- clared that municipal ownership should take hold of the theatres and, quoting Kipling, Lead them up to grace" on the present prohibition plan.
 Having been a dramatic critic for ID years, Dr. Burton talked interestingly of the reaction of the trend of plays as given in New York since the beginning of the war. Most of them" he said, "are delightfully."- wholesome and sweet. reacting as 1t were, against the horrors of war" Among those he named: Polly, With a Past" Why MarryY' "Billeted.' and The Gypsy Trail" He was high in praise of the morality plays now being revived and spoke favoraby of wholesome musical comedies.
 Dr. Burton has just completed his twentieth book, which is on Dickens. and while far from being a dreamer" he confided that he loved his poems the best of all his work and hoped to be known and remembered best as a poet.
 Speaking on music, he told interest- ingly of the progress in music as he has found it in his last speaking tour of the states, and said that America was the Land of Promise for music. The infu- sion of the foreign element, he said, was helping to stimulate the American amb!- tion in music and he considered the community singing and Sunday after noon free cocnerts the greatest step to- ward educating the great public to the value and worth of really good music. When told MT. Lawrences efforts in the community sing here, he said that the city was to be congratulated on hav- ing such progressive leader.
 Speaking of auditoriums. he said that no theatre stage could accommodate both drama and grand opera.
 With life mission before him, pr. Burton hopes to live to see the theatre and the people in perfect harmony
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-27
JOHN HI. FRYE TO ADDRESS ROTARY
 CLUB TOD A Y
Rotarians Guests of Loew's BijOu Last Night-Service Glag Will
 Be Raised Today

John H. Frye will address Rotarians today on Food Conservation at their luncheon at 1 o'clock at the Tutwiler hotel and this meeting promises to be one of the most interesting held in sometime. It will not be tied down 10 any fixed programme and there Will be some real Rotary fun turned loose.
 An interesting feature will be the hanging of the Rotary service flag containing three stars. This flag will be displayed in the ballroom of the Tutwiler and the stars represent pr. James McLester, pr. c. c. Wiley and pr. Scale Harris.
 The Rotarygrams for February v is most attractive. It contains an in- teresting account of the career of J c. O'Dell as well as pictures of Col man and Sam Blach. the flair and square" kids, at the age of and 4 years. respectively.
 An additional committee, to be known as the industrial relations com mittee. has been appointed by Presl- dent Val Nesbitt, owing to the in- creased scope of activities of Rotar- ians, as follows: P. H' Woodall chair man; M. w. Bush, P. c. Shook, Dr. H. M. Edmonds and R. T. Brooks
 Rotarians with their wives and sweethearts attended performance at Loew's Bijou last night as the guests of Marcus Loew and practically all of the lower boxes were occupied by them, at least 300 members being iii the party. The visitors were most en- thusiastic over the splendid bill being presented there and the affair was most enjoyable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-27
SURGICAL DRESSING
 CLASS TO BEGIN AT
 TEACHING CENTER

The fifth standard surgical dressing class will begin tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the teaching center in the Title Guarantee building under the supervision of Mrs Walter Beasley, with Mrs. c. T. Fairbairn as assistant. Since Mrs. Kathrine Moberly. of New Orleans. head of the woman's depart ment of the Red Cross, gave instruc- tion in surgical dressings at the teach ing center at the Tutwiler hotel much interest has been manifested in this work and four classes have already been held. Those who will attend the class beginning tomorrow morning are:
 Mrs. J. I. Wagner. Mrs. Priestly Toul- min. Mrs. Arthur Lovelace, Mrs. Ernest Redd Mrs. Edwin Fitzgerald. Mrs W.. F. McCrossin, Mrs. w. J. Montgomery, Mrs. F. w Lindsey, Mrs Frank Majors, Mrs. J. l.. Burnett, Mrs w. D. Smith, Mrs. John Builder Mrs. w D Nesbit, Mrs J. B. Cole, Miss Agnes Terrell, Miss Grace Nunnally, Miss Jane Nun nally. Mrs Helen Benners