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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Work is going along we'll in the
way of rebuilding Darby block on up
per Water street, and the new cross
wall Of brick which has been added
in the basement was about completed
yesterday afternoon. 1t is expected
that the work of laying the first or
street floor will be commenced today,
and when this is done it will be fol-
lowed by the second floor. Mr.. Han
son, who has the sub contract for
this part OF the work, says that the
work Of building the front or west
wall Of the new block will be COM
menced as soon as the second floor of
the building is laid. so as to furnish
a foundation on which to set the der
rick to be used in building the wall.
The new steel rails which the
Maine Central Railroads crew is
laying between Riverside and Au-
Eusta is now completed from River
side as far south as kennebec, which
is little more than four and one
half north of the railroad bridge, and
the work will be continued as far
south as the end Of the double iron
switch north of the railroad bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
JOSEPH HALLETT LOSES
HAND IN PRINTING PRESS
Left Hand Crushed Between Cylind-
ers Thursday Afternoon at Vickery
6 Hill Publishing House-Amputa-
ton at Wrist Follows

Joseph z. Hallett. for many years
q pressman at the Vickery & Hill
publishing house on Chapel street,
had the misfortune at about $50
Thursday afternoon to catch his left
hand between the cylinders of a
printing press in such a way as to
cause the less of the hand. Mr.. Hal
lett is reported to have been changing
a tympan on the press, using his left
hand for the purpose, his right hand
being employed in jogging, and the
press in starting caught the left hand,
crushing it to q Jelly. The man was
released as quickly as possible and
surgical aid was secured, but the
hand was so mangled that saving it
was an impossibilty and it was nee
cssary to ;.mputate at the wrist joint
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

A party will be given at the South
Parish Congregational chapel on
Wednesday afternoon. May %, from
4 to o'clock to the children of the
Primary and Cradle Roll departments
Of the Sunday school. In the eve
ming. reunion of the other classes
of the school will be held in the chap
ell from 7.30 to $50. A short en-
tertainment will be given. games will
be played and refreshments served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
DON'T Be BALD
- Make Hair Grow Strong,
10" Thick and lustrous.

=, us get bald in a day and We
feN - ample warning when our hair
'hirrlt.ae sac is n most efficient hair
rar,ls,n,r out 20 Immediately stop any
r'lio.Ai loss OF hair and quickly start 4
f.riheI il must be rubbed into the
rev g'oN III starved hair roots can
sap Is@sorb il and set the vital stimu
really ~ lady needed. You will surely
suon, with the first application,
IL deHs baIr and scalp should look and
for M nsr cent better.
fsel " sage Is not expensive. It's a
a,,sn preparation that supplies all
feltHuseas-s clean. ron-stlcky. anti
hsr . "t.',id that is sold by druggists
rt,ybers with guarantee to give YOU
ratisfactioa or money refunGe1.
So looking hair is half the battle In
gaus or woman's personal appear
p. E,rlect means dull, thin. lifeless
a. Ill frally badness. while l.t;le
~ ,,'ar now insures thick and lus-
49, bair for years 70 come. No mat
mat your hair troubles try q
~ .s,an sage massage tonight-you will
rot b. disappointed
rayi0-i5-il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

The Maine Central has a crew of
making some repairs to the tile roof
ing. the work consisting Of recoating
the roof with a preparation of tarred
paper and cement. on which the TIL
ing will be relaid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Thursday by auto for her home in
New Sharon. accompanied by Mrs.
Towle.
Miss Marjory Winslow Of Water
vile is passing a few days with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Roundy.
Wesley Smith of Somerville, Mass.
is visiting relatives in town.
Miss June Towle was recon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Dan w. Sexton was at Five Islands
yesterday, where he has a cottage.
and was looking over the same with
view TO ascertaining if there was
anything that needed to be done be-
fore the cottage is occupied the com
ing season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

A Springfield letter in the Bangor
Daily News says that Mrs. NJ. A.
Clark has returned to her home in
Augusta alter having spent the win
ter with ler daughter. Mrs. Claude
Butterli ED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Ralph w. Leighton. register Of pro-
bate, went Thursday afternoon to Mt.
Vernon, where he will make a week S
stay. during which time he will at
tend to his garden work. County
Treasurer Bert =. Stuart accompa-
MED MIR. Leighton to Mt. Vernon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

F. w. Dipiock has recently sold the
following property: Residence at s
Page street to F. Manchester, who will
remodel it and occupy it as a home
the four tenement house at 60 Chape
street to T. L. Beaudoin for invest
ment.-AIV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Mr. and Mrs. Edison Locke. their
daughter, Mrs. Harold p. Vannah
and their granddaughter. Betsy and
Miss Agatha Hatch left this city by
automobile Thursday morning Gor
Harrison, after a brief visit at which
place they will go to Mrs. Nannah' S
home in st. Johnsbury, VT. Mrs.
Vannah and her daughter have been
making an extended visit in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

District Deputy Joseph ]. Smith,
Leon c. Blaisdell and Robert j.
Faulkner, all of this city. have been
attending the State convention of the
knights of Columbus in Bangor, in
session Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

The harrington school baseball
team vanquished the ST Augustine
school nine by the score Of II to 8
Thursday afternoon on the Earring
ton diamond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

The D. l.. Hysom Farm Agency has
recently sold the Ed. Hussey prop
erty on Powhatan street to L. Zout
for investment; also the c. E. Pratt
farm on the Leighton road to H. O.
Williams who will occupy the same
for a home.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Ward will leave
this city today on an automobile trip
to New York where they will pass
two weeks. They will be accompa-
MED as far as Portland by Mrs.
George Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
LOCAL NOTICE

For sale: Tea room and Gift shop,
90 State street. A good business for
small capital. Reasons for selling
Draft Sale on all nictures and
framea- may16d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
Friday, May II, 1918.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shaw are
visiting friends in Milo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Yesterday was one of the quiet ones
at the municipal court. with nothing
to claim the attention of Recorder
Cony except civil matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

At the Capital Fish Market, 1855
Water street. today, lots of fresh lob
sters, both live and boiled at Acc 10.
Compound lard 26c. lb.-adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

DR.. N. c. Thurlow of F'ryeburg ar
rived in this city Thursday afternoon
for few days visit rs the guest of
Fred r. Fife, 10 Grove street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
Irned Thurs day

Fred Fuller returned Thursday
forenoon from Lewiston, where he
had been making a short stay on
matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Mrs. T. s. Henderson Of Fairfield
and her sister, Mrs. Sarah Rand of
Waterville, were visitors Thursday in
Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

The W. c. T. L. will meet with
Mrs w. II. Turner, 102 Winthrop
street ON Friday afternoon at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Fremont L. Fletcher, who is in the
! medical department service at Fort
Preble. arrived Thursday in Augusta
for n brief visit at his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Hon. Cyrus w. Topper of Booth
bay Harbor, formerly attorney gen.
eral for Maine, was Thursday a bus
mess caller in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Mrs. Jesse =. Lewis and daughter
Barbara went Thursday to Pittsheld
TO visit Mrs. Lewis mother, Mrs. Eva
d. Stevens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
Women! Here IS
A Dandy Thing
Few drops stop corns hurting
then they lift right out
with fincers

.s-s-s-.s -.-.-.s-..s-s.s-s.s..
Your high heels have
put corns on your toes
and calluses on the bot
torn of your feet, but
why care now?
This tiny bottle holds
an almost magic fluid.
\ genius In Cincinnati
discovered this ether
compound and named 1t
frcezone. Small bottles
Of freezone can he had
at any drug store for O
Few cents. Apply q few
crops on your tender.
aching corn or callus.
Instantly the soreness
disappears and shortly
you will find the corn or
callus so shriveled and
loose that you can lift 1t
or with the fingers.
Just think, You get
no Of a hard corn, soft
corn or n corn between
tho toes. as well as
hardened calluses. with
out suffering one parti-
Gle. Millions of women
Keep a tiny bottle on
the dresser and never
let corns ache twice.
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

J. j. Smith started Thursday on n
business trip which will include Wis
its to Lewiston, Rumford Falls, Liv-
ermore Falls and Harrington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Mrs. Ruby Mace is a visitor in Var
mouth as the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. Mark Williams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Vilbon Pomerleau Of WaterVille
vas calling Thursday on Augusta
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Fred knight Of Kennebunk, mem
Der Of the State Legislature. was a
visitor Thursday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Mrs. S. l.. Beaton ard Mrs. w. L.
Hayden were in Portland Thursday,
where they were the guests Of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Abel w. Spaulding and son Claude
of Albion were callers Thursday in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

State Senator Leslie Boynton Of
Jefferson was Thursday q business
visitor in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Wesley Nelson Of Palermo was
Thursday a caller in the Capitol city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

The auto fire truck was called out
on the Pleasant Hill road at $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

guest Of her uncle. John TowIs Of
Waterville.
Roy c. Smiley has been called to
report for military service and ex-
poets to leave for Camp Devens,
Aver, Mass, for the final examina-
tons, Tuesday, May 2sth.
Mrs. Clarence Eddy of Gardiner
was a Sunday guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.,
Ed Cunning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Thursday morning on account OF
chimney fire at the Spaulding place,
the fire having gained such Roadway
that the use Of FIVE chemicals was
required in order to cool the CHM
ney down below the danger point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Principal Cobb Of Cony High school
has announced the names of the writ
ers Of the 10 Senior essays that have
been adjudged the best will be deliv-
cred at the graduation exercises.
They are as follows: Miss Ellen Nc
DougaI, Miss Mary Holway. Miss
Delsie Crommett, Miss Carolyn Ken
nedy. Everett Mower. Henry Hill,
Maynard Young. Wesley Turner,
Roger Collins, Clarence kimbau
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

The Cony tennis team. which was
victorious in the recent Rowdoin In
terscholastic matches at Brunswick,
will today go to Lewiston to partici-
pate in the Bates Interscholascic
meet. Last year at the Bates meet
the same team won both the singles
and doubles cups. They hope to
achieve like results in this meet ana
thus again win undisputed title N
the State championship Partridge
and Fisher will play in the doubles
events and Partridge will participate
in the singles. Manager William W.
man will accompany the team to
eWiStOn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-18
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET WAS UNSETTLED
Early Losses Were Largely Recovered
 Before Midday.

New York, Jan. 17.-Stocks broke sharply at the opening of today's mar ket on the drastic order of the fuel administrator, specialties falling two to four points and investment issues one to three.
 These losses were largely recovered before mid d-day, buying by substantial interests accompanying the announce ment that the stock exchange would continue to exercise its regular func- tions with the support of the banks and affiliated institutions.
 U. $. Steel declined from 92 to 90 1-8, finishing a bare fraction above that quotation at net loss of I 3-S. Related issues fared in the same way and rails forfeited one to almost two points. Sales amounted to 00,000 shares.
 Other developments of the day were of mixed character. Call money eased slightly with time funds and the foreign exchange market was firm CT on the further strength of remit tances to Paris
 Bonds were irregular to heavy on reduced dealings. Liberty second 4's made the new low record of 96.NS, the first 4's selling at T.12 to 97 and the 8 1-2's at 9S.50 to 9S.G0. Total sales, par value, aggregated $3,e50,08O. U. $. bonds, old issues, unchanged on call
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-18
TOTAL COLLECTIONS s2os5. q
British American Relief Fund Grows -Jewett City Gives $465.

The weekly report of the British American War Relief fund follows:
 Amount previously acknowledged was s2.063.SO. The amount collected in Piainfield in the week ending Janu- ary 12. was S15.50, and in Jewett City, S6.lo. The total amount collected up to date is s2,OS52O.
 A year ago this week the people of Jewett City organized a club for the British American War Relief fund, During this time they have contribut- ed freely and faithfully to this organ ization. The total amount up to date received from the Jewett City peo- pie was S465. and was gladly recog- ogHized by headquarters. Since their organization, January 18th, 1917, the British people of that village have done wonderful work in making the fund such a success and the commit tee has expressed gratitude to the Jew ett City people. hoping that they will keep up the work so well started.
 Contributions may be mailed to William Oldham, secretary of the local order, Box 231, New Village, Plain field.
 Basketball Practice Thursday.
 Plainfield High School basketball squad held it's final practice Thursday afternoon in Milner hall, Moosup, be- fore it invades Putnam tonight, to play the High School quintet of that place. The afternoon was spent in working the formations, by which Plainfield expects to defeat its op- ponents; after which the men worked in a ten minute scrimmage. Coach Collins was pleased of the showing made. Much interest has been shown by the students in the game as this in Plainfield Highs first out of town game this season. A large number of students expect to go to Putnam by automobile truck to root for the home team.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-18

construed to forbid the heating of restaurants, hotels. or other places in which meals are served, but in which no intoxicating liquor is sold or serv- ed on the said Mondays
 Section VI. No fuel shall be burn ed on any of the Mondays specified in the foregoing section for the purpose of. supplying power for the movement of surface, elevated, subway, or sub urban cars or trains in excess of the amount used on the Sunday previous thereto.
 Rooms and Offices.
 Section VII Nothing in this reg ulation shall be construed to apply to or affect the operation of any mine or plant producing fuel. nor shall this regulation be, construed to forbid the heating of such rooms or offices, or such portions of Buildings, as are used in connection with the production, transportation or distribution of fuel.
 Powers of State Administrators.
 "Section VIII. State fuel adninis- trators and their representatives spe- officially authorized so to do are | hereby empowered to grant such re- | lief as may be essential to prevent | injury to health or to prevent destruc- | tion of or injury to property by fire or freezing
 "Section TX This regulation is ef- fective throughout. the United States east of the Mississippi river, including the whole of the states of Louisiana and Minnecota.
 Section K Any person, firm, as- sociation or corporation which vio- lates or refuses to conform to the above regulation may be liable to the penalty prescribed in the aforesaid act of congress.
 ] "(Signed.)
 I'll. A. GARFIELD,
 United States Fuel Administrator
 Concerns Exempted. Washington, Jan 17.-A statement was issued by the fuel administration included the following concerns
 Camden Forge Company, Camden N. J., and Babcock and Wilcox Com pany, Bayonne, N. J. That part of the plants of the fol. lowing firms engaged in the manufac- ture of condenser tubes, 5-S inches ir diameter:
 American Brass Company, Bridge port Conn.
 Bridgeport Brass Company, Bridge port, Conn.
 Dupont Powder plants at Carneys Point, N. J.. Haskell. N. J., and Parlin N. J. Marlin Arms Company, New Haven Conn.
 Remington U M C. Company, plan at Bridgeport, Conn. Cold Barrel Fire Arms Company ,, Hartford, Conn
 Marlin Rockwell Corporation, Nev Haven Conn.
 United States Machine Gun Com pany Meriden, Conn.
 Bethlehem Steel Company, Soul Bethlehem, Pa. ! Hercules Powder Company.
 Aetna Powder Company.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-18
Special Matches.

In two special matches. the feature of which was the match between the Tufts Five of Willimantic and the Aetna, some exceptionally high scores were hung up. The Tufts Five were in the best of form and tore off strike upon spare in their last game. The team total for the last game was S05 and the total for all three games was over 1860. Leonard of Tufts was the star performer, taking all the honors having high single of 145 and high to- tai of 345.
 In the match between the Shoe Salesmen and the Baltic Clerks, the Clerks had larger total pfnfaii than their opponents, but lost two games. The first game was a tie and on the roll-off the Statesmen won. Roy of Baltic took high honors with IF for high single and S05 for high total, The scores.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-18
MOOSUP
Edwin W. Main Writes From France of Entertaining Programme on Christmas Eve.

A Christmas letter sent from France ny Edwin w. Main of Company E, 14th Engineers (railway), U. s. A., has just been received. MT. Main tells of the evening spent the night before Christ mas. The company, in order to make the night before Christmas pleasant as possible arranged the following pro- sran1me in which appear names known to Moosup people.
 Part l: Opening chorus, Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Fit Bag, and Smile. Smile! Smile! The Christmas tree.
 Distribution of Presents.
 Made possible by the thoughtfufness and untiring efforts of generous friends of Company E.
 Our particular thanks go over the seas tonight to MT. and Mrs. Patter- son, Mrs. L. Moyne, MT. and Mrs. Long, Miss McOwen, Miss Hagewald and all the members of the New Ha- ven railroad unit in Boston and New Haven, and throughout the system. Mir. and Mrs. Ellery. Mrs. whitcomb and Miss Lovett and countless well wishers interested.
 Part II. Solo. Private Harold Innocent bIec1taUon, Pr1Nate A. E. PrOV0St Solo, Private tfirst class) John W.
 Thornberry
 Mandolin duett, Musicians Clifford W.
 Shaw, Private Edwin W. Main Solo. Corporal Evan P Jones Accompanist, Musician c. H. Miller, Jr. Popular songs and Christmas Carols
 by the company
 The Boomers! The Boomers! With
 the dirt behind their ears
 Part II. The Star Spangled Banner-all
 Mir. Main also stated that after the programme a lunch was served of bouillon, potato salad, salmon salad fruit cake, fruit gelatin and cocoa. Christmas day a fine turkey dinner was served the company. Dona St Jean, a Moosup boy is also with this company ~Over there"
 Met For Practice.
 The High School basketball squad held practice in Milner hall, Moosur Thursday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-18
MANY HIGH BOWLING SCORES ROLLED
In the Palace League Team Took Two Games From Team Five-Aetna League Piles Up Some Good Scores Tufts Five of WlIimantc Take Two Games From Aetna Team.

Tn the Palace League Thursday eve- ming Team which has been tied for second place, dropped down peg when Team took two games from them. Anderson maintained his high standard by taking high total with a43 and high single with 142.
 Team took two games from Team 6, holding their place in the league standing. In this match Ramsie was the star, capturing high total with 344 and carrying off high single with 1S1. The scores: