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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
PHILIP 3. GIBSON DEAD
Former Cony High Teacher Passes
Away in Washington, .. c.

Friends Of Philip B. Gibson, former
head of the commercial department
Of the Cony High school. will be sorry
to hear of his death. which occurred
at the Sibley hospital, Washington. D.
c., on Oct. End, after an illness Of
several weeks. He is survived by a
wife and one son. After severing
his connections with the Cony High
school. Mr.. Gibson went to Washing
ton, D. c., where he had since been
engaged in the automobile accessory
business. having been manager and
owner of store on 14th street, and a
store on III" street. Besides having
been connected with the faculty of
the Cony High school the deceased
has also been connected with several
High schools and colleges in differ
ent states. He was also a graduate
of one of the prominent law schools,
and practised law for several months.
Since going to Washington Mr.. Glib
son had made many friends, and held
the esteem of all those who knew him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
Thomas Bison

Thomas Bison, another Of the in
fuenza victims, died during Tuesday
night. He was a Catholic and a
member of the Catholic Order Of For
esters. Mrs. Bison, formerly Miss
Hattie Turcotte. the oldest daughter
of Joseph Turcotte, has been gravely
ill for several days with the influenza
and at about the time of her hus-
bands passing she gave birth to a
child. Beside the wife and the new
born infant there is a daughter, Err
nestine, aged years. Private funer-
al services will be held at the house
in accordance with the custom now
in order because of the sickness in
the community.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
NORTH AUGUSTA

Mss Jennie Cottle was called home
AVn Boston by the sudden death of
nephew. Private Earle Winslow.
@fs. Charles Knowles was called
oakland by the illness Of her son
s'not Thomas who is quite i'll with
pasumonia.
a J. T.. Vaughan has returned to
- nome In Augusta after a three
49, visit with her sister. Mra
Ny Fisher on the River road,
~ a Eugene Tilison ia sick with q
-" Jane Wade 10 sick at the
OF Mrs. J. q. Wilton.
AL. marry Ballard is much better
having . severe cold.
s,.s., Iiilson Is improving after an
'''acs Of the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

thanks to the fact that several Au-
gusta corporations bought their
bonds These corporations are not
only buying on their own account
hut they are all doing good wUk
among their employees and are help
ing to run up u "~:y considerable
number Of subscriptions md very
satisfactory amount of money.
The Liberty Loan committee asks
that full credit be given the Boy
Scouts Of Augusta for the big assist
ance they have rendered in putting
up the posters and outside advertis-
ing matter and in distributing pos
tiers for window display.
Due credit should be given also to
the following individuals. banks and
industrial organizations. through
their liberality has been possible the
Liberty Loan advertising campaign
which has appeared over the sigma
ture Of the Augusta Liberty Lean
committee in the Kennebec Journal:
D. w. Adams Co.
Augusta Lumber Co.
Augusta Trust Co.
Augusta Savings Bank.
Russell G. Weston Co.
Central Maine Power Co.
Lewis A. Crossett Co. Inc.
Cushnoc Paper Co.
Charles e. Downing.
G.. A. Eaton Co.
Edwards Mfg. Co.
First National Granite Bank.
Fuller-Holway Co.
Guy p. Gannett.
Percy V. Hill.
Holmes-Swift Co.
Hume ewhall Co.
Kennebec Savings Bank.
Purinton Bros. Co.
State Trust Co.
Blaine S. VileS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Owing to difficulty in obtaining
high grade goods, many substitutes
are placed on tho market. Fifield
Bros. Co. having their entire energy
conferred on auto accessories have
been able by placing orders far
ahead, to secure standard high grade
goods. Specializing, no matter in
what line, they claim insures better
service and value to the consumer
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
LOCAL NOTICE
New Skip Stop System to Be Put in
Operation on L. A. r. w

Operation on 1. A. & w.
The United States Fuel Admins
tration has addressed a communica-
ton to Public Service Commissions,
mayors. city councilmen, city COM
missioners and street railway officials
OF the United States. calling upon
them as a patriotic duty to adopt
the so-called Skip-Stop System in
order to conserve fuel and man.
power. Although the Lewiston. Au-
gusta & Waterville Street Railway
obtains the power used for the op-
GRAFTON Of its cars primarily from
hydro-electric stations. still this wa
ter-power has to be largely supple
inented by steam generated power.
and the request Of the Fuel Admins
tration therefore has a direct a.ppli-
cation to the local street railway.
The so.called Skip-Stop System
which has been inaugurated with
great success in many cities through
out the country, is nothing more or
less than frightening out the dis
tance between stops. so that the av-
erage number Of stops per mile is re-
duced. resulting in a marked saving
in the use Of power and better ser
vice, en- account Of the saving in
time in stops which have been elm
mated. The inconvenience to the
travelling public introduced by great
er spacing Of stops is practically neg
ligible and a very smal4 contributor
upon their part toward an important
item in conservation and winning
the war.
The officials Of the Lewiston, Au-
gusta & Waterville Street Railway
have been studying this problem,
and will first introduce the Skip-Stop
System on the line between Augusta
and Gardiner. where it will show the
greatest benefits, both in conserva-
ton OF power and betterment Of SER
vice. IE order to fully acquaint its
patrons with the new stops all pres
ent stops will be designated with pla-
cards at once, which will Indicate
those stops to be retained and those
to be abolished. Commencing Oct. IL,
the new system Of stops indicated by
the black placards will be the only
stops which the cars will make. The
public is asked by the management
Of the railway to bear in mind that
this is a war measure requested by
the national government, and that
any small inconvenience which re-
suits Is helping a nationwide con-
servation measure. This policy Of
extending the distance between stops
will be eventually applied to all of
the lines Of the railway.
oct7-S-9-10-11-12
Mrs. G. H. Brickett, teacher Of
piano. II State street. Tel. 154-W.
oct1d2w
Wanted-Small furnished apart
ment with modern conveniences, on
west side for the winter. Ray G.
Marston. care Augusta Savings Bank.
oct9d2ts
Shore dinner Sundays. Messalon-
skee Beach Camp. Belgrade. Autos
uke West Shore road. Massachusetts
Lake Camp boat will meet Water
vile car arriving at Oakland at 1880.
Phone S72.
auga4eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
TO MAKE STRONG
Red elooded People Out Of Those
Nervous, Weak, Run. Down.

If your blood is impure and lacking in
iron. if your face is broken out and pale,
il your nerves are worn and weak. il
your liver is torpid and bowels are con-
stipated, you need Hoods Sarsaparilla,
pills the favorite family cathartic.
These successful medicines. taken in
conjunction. are especially useful where
there are punches, sores, erupttons,
paleness and nervousness.
In cases where a laxative Is needed,
nothing is more thorough and gentle
than Hoods Pills.
Get one, two, or all three Of these
medicines today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

ton avenue for several weeks, IL the
guest of friends in Canaan.
d. w. Mason was in North Fairfield
Wednesday on business.
Mrs. Forest E. Reynolds is i'll with
lumbago.
Miss Dorothy Chaffee. a student at
Maine Central institute. is at home.
Charles D. Robinson. accompanied by
Mr.. Reed. has gone upriver on a few
days hunting trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Chamberlain took
an auto ride to Rangeley Wednesday.
Mrs. Charles d. Robinson and daugh.
ter Ruth returned home Wednesday AFT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Herbert q. Fletcher, 81. disd TSss-
day at his home In South Paris. Tor
80 year, he had conducted . hayesr
shop three, and for the last G1UAt
years had also been In the ou11Oe-
bile business. He was q uenbog Of
the Masonic fnternity 80 Q
Pythian. A widow. Q sea 81 Ne
sisters survive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

f. Dearborn's friends and patrons
will be interested to know that he
has resigned his position as night
man at the local office of the Ameri-
can Express Co. and has reopened
his popular, handy little shop at
Depot Square. He has put a fresh
edge ON his razors, widened out his
smile and is all ready for business
again at the "old stand."-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

A Norway letter in the Lewiston
Journal says that Robert F. Bickford
received word Sunday Of the illness
of his daughter Faye who is at the
home of her aunt, Mrs. Arletta Guild
of Green street, Augusta. Mr.. Bick-
ford secured the services of the pro-
fessional nurse who has been at the
Farnum home during their serious ILL
ness and bereavement, and went to
Augusta Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Nothing finer can be made than
Kryptok eyeglasses. M. P. Wight.
Optometrist and Lens Grinder, guar
antees you satisfaction. Kryptoks
are highest in price but, best in quail
ity. The only invisible line Bi-Foc-
alS.-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Fred L. Higgins Of Augusta has &C.
cepted the position Of night man at
the Office Of the American Railway
Express Co., and has entered upon
his duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Housekeepers will find lots of ex-
ceedingly fine bargains to interest
them this morning in Bell Brothers
ad. Among the items listed are Csc
yard-wide challies and silkalenes at
l5c yard. Large lot percales &c yd.
All bed blankets 10 per cent discount.
1t will pay you to investigate fur
ther.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Meetings Of Augusta Lodge, No.
s64, B. p. o. E., will be postponed UNI
til further notice. in order to conform
to the general closing order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
CecjIlo Rouffard

Cecille Bouffard, aged thirteen
years and the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Onisime Bouffard Of North Ave,
died about $50 Wednesday morning.
She had been ill for nine days. There
are -four surviving children in the
family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

stable owned by Winfield Hutch.
M =, -no operates q portable saw
-. y hrownfield. was burned Friday
49," ana 10 valuable work horses
v.sso In the flames. Harn1sses.
"a . ana a large amount OF hay
~ s.- were also destroyed, The
WI b more thaA SsSeA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Hon. and Mrs. Fred G. Kinsman re-.
turned to their home on Winthrop
street, after having enjoyed a trip to
Houlton. making the journey in their
automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Linn Wood of Water
VILE were the guests over Sunday Of
Mr.. ana Mrs. ]. G. Kicker and on
Monday returned to their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

F. B. Sylvester and son Gerald and
Mr.. and Mrs. W. o. Sylvester. all of
Worcester, Mass, are visiting in
this city at the home of Charles
Sylvester. They made the trip by
automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Charles B. Paine left on the 9.36
train Wednesday morning for Port
land where he was called for a few
days on business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
BOY SCOUTS HELPING

The Augusta Liberty Loan commit
tee has reported sS9, $50 as the amount
of Liberty bonds sold yesterday and
s439.250 as the total amount sold here
during the drive.
Yesterdays subscription was n
good one-the best Of the drive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Another supply Of those wholesome,
delicious Walnut Maple Puffs have
just arrived at Bither's. Better lay
in a supply today.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

dali were conducted. from the house
Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock by
Rev. George Merriam Of the Bethany
Baptist Church. The body was taken
to Dover for burial. Besides the
parents there are three other chill
dren. Richard E., Robert c., and Law
renee S. Randall. Mr.. and Mrs.
Randall reside at the fox farm on the
Mann Road, Mr.. Randall being the
superintendent of the establishment.
Thomas Greenway. who has re-
turned from Dover where he was
summoned because of the illness of
his brother, Chester Greenway, has
been quite ill this week.
Probate Court sessions were con-
tinued Wednesday with Judge G. o.
Small presiding. During the term
considerable business has been trans
acted. The resignation Of A. H.
Lang as conservator for the Smith
estate was accepted and Paul Blan-
Ghetto was appointed to succeed him.
Among the wills presented for allow
ance was that of the late Rufus S.
McKenney of Madison. BY the terms
OF this document which was signed in
1906 he bequeathed his property to
his wife, Lima NJ. McKenney, whom
he named as executor, except a gift
of 5000 to his daughter, Miss Arlen
McKenney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard H. Jordan Of
Woodland were visitors Wednesday
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
Mrs. William Miller

Brief funeral services were con-
Quoted Wednesday afternoon at 3
o'clock from the home Of John Miller
over the remains Of Mrs. William
Miller, nee Blanchard, who died
Tuesday as the result Of the prevail
ing epidemic. Mr.. Miller has lately
accepted a position as salesman at
the c. w. Day store. This is the
third death in the Miller family
within ten days, the hrst having been
Jos. Fourier. a half brother Of Will
liam Miller and the second Miss Mar.
ian Miller, a sister. Nearly the
whole family have been i'll but are
now believed to be gaining. Besides
her husband Mrs. Miller leaves one
child. about three years old.
The funeral Of Mrs. Joseph Lessor
was held from the house Wednes-
day. the Liberia being read by FIR.
Renaud. The burial occurred at the
Cemetery Of Our Lady of Lourdes.
George R. Merriam of Belmont.
Mass, a state Y. NJ. c. A. secretary,
who has been visiting his parents,
Rev. and Mrs. George Merriam for a
few weeks. has bone to Camp Durrell,
near Friendship, to procure the tents
formerly used there at the camp for
boys from Massachusetts and Rhode
Island, and have them shipped TO the
adjutant general OF Massachusetts, to
be used for Influenza patients.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
Thursday, October 10, 1914
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The condition Of Edwin L. Chad
bourne. critically i'll at his home in
Farmingdale. showed marked im-
provement on Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

er 4 visit with Mrs.. Rebinsea's pesonts.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. d. Cole % ehevheosn.
Mrs Chester Garland b III With iaau.
enza. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10
List Of Somerset County Men to be Sent U. Of Mist of
Those for General Service-Probate Sessions Con-
tinued-Death Of Cecie Boufard- Thomas Bison Mrs.
william Miller


whittemors Of Winter street, died
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Tewis. Dowman
A quiet wedding was solemnized
Wednesday night at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. L. L. Smith on the Athens
road. when Mr.. Smith. in his capac-
ity Of justice Of the peace. ofilciated,
the contracting parties being Leon
Towle and Miss Hildred Bowman,
both Of Cotnville. The bride was
attired In blue silk ana the couple
were unattended. The single ring
cefpmony was used. Mr.. Towie has
made his home TOR some time &C the
Stephen Lawrence farm IN Corn
vile, while Mira Towle 10 the daught.
er Of Bert Bowman. Cornvills's Sec
ond selectman. Mr.. and Mrs. Towie
are to make their homo on the Ezra
York farm in Cornville and left for
their new residence following the
nuptials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Mrs. q. H. Brickett, teacher Of
piano. n State street, Tel. 154-W.
0ct1d2W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-10

Wanted-Small furnished apart
ment with modern conveniences, on
west side for the winter. Ray G..
Marston. care Augusta Savings Bank
oct9d9ts
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-30
sRlock Y. n. G. A.

Miss Mellor Of Australia gave o.
address on the subject "MOtlier'' SAt~
urday evening. To express their ap-
probation fSr- her talk the boys sapg
for her such songs az "Over There
"a Long. Long Trail and The Star
Spangled Banner" -.
The Scottish songs given ON sevs,
eral occasions before <the movies hy
Rev. Mr.. Cmmpbel1, the religious wOfk
director, accompanied on the harp by
David Hopkins, the social work di-.
rector. have been Enthusiastically APP
plauded.
The Mandolin and Guitar Club OF
Company F. 315th Infantry. won the
hearty applause of the boys last
Tuesday night.
The daily Bible reading campaign
is progressing rapidly. Over 700
men had signed the pledges early as
Friday evening at the s block.
A soldier known as "Slim" 10 gain
ing a reputation at s block as pro-
fessional entertainer by his very,
clever imitation of young girl sing~
ing Indiana" the other evening. AS
an encore, he gave a mimic execu-
ton of Primrose in clog dance.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-30
GUESSING ABOUT DEPARTURE.

The one topic of conversation
around the camp these days is:
when will the 7oth Division go
to France?"
Some predict one week hence,
others two, weeks, a month and
so on. Each has his particular
reasons, his reliable informa-
ton of the date for leaving Of
the Camp Meade men.
Information of very convinc-
ing nature may point to an early
departure of certain regiments
and organizations here. One
may feel that he will get orders
any time to hold himself in read
mess to entrain for the point
of embarkation. Some of the
divisions in southern camps
have already gone, but that is
no reason for believing that
Camp Meade will soon follow the
example of these environments.
The point we wish to make is
this: Why keep on predicting
and conjecturing about leaving ?
It will only cause needless wor-
ry and confusion. Discussing
this matter will not help in the
least. \. .f-
Let's go about our duties dill
gently and faithfully, as we have
in the past, and then some day,
when we are not even thinking
about it, will come the order to
prepare for the trip which will
leave Camp Meade behind, as
far as we are concerned, until
the end of the war.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-30
10 Meade's New Men.

During the past week 1900
new men have come into camp.
For the majority of them twas
their first trip to a military
encampment. Leaving home,
breaking away from good posi-
tons and pleasant surroundings,
it was a strange experience to be
thrust into a life so remote from
anything they had ever been ac-
customed to.
The first few weeks in camp
are hard ones There are many
homesick lads. We admit that
it is not the most pleasant thing
in the world to take up residence
at Camp Meade or any ~other
cantonment to train for soldiers
for Uncle Sam. Everything
seems different, a burden at
first. But after one has been in
it a while he gets used to it. We
become acclimated, just like go
ing to northern climate after
living in southern territory, like
a .transplanted tree. which with
ers at first, but which later
grows with renewed strength
and vigor.
You men who have just come
in should have reason to be
thankful. You have come to
camp equipped and completed
in every detail. Everything is
here for your convenience.
Think of the fellows who were
sent early last fall under the
first draft. Camp Meade then
was just in its constructive
period muddy roads, barracks
lacking many necessary 6ttings,
the car line into camp conducted
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-30
BY the President Of the United States.
A Proclamation.

"a
Whereas, The Congress OF the United
States. ON the second day of April
last, passed the following resolution:
Resolved by the Senate (the House
Of Representatives concurring). That
1t being 7a duty. peculiarly. incumbent
in a time Of war humbly and devoutly
to acknowledge our dependence on
Almighty God and to implore His aid
ana protection. the President of the
United States be. and Is hereby. re-
spectfuliy requested to recommend
day of public humiliation, prayer, and
fasting. to be observed by the people
Of the United States with religious
solemnity and the Offering of fervent
applications to Almighty God for-4he
safety and welfare Of our cause. His
blessings on our arms. and a speedy
restoration OF an honorable and last
ing peace to the nations Of the earth;
And whereas. 1t has always been the
reverent habit of the people of the
United States to turn in humble APP
peal to Almighty God for His guild
ance in the affairs of their common
life:
Now, therefore, I. Woodrow Wilson.
President Of the United States Of
America, do hereby proclaim Thurs
day, the 30th Of May, day already
freighted with sacred and stimulating
memories. day Of public humiliation.
prayer, and fasting, and do exhort
my fellow citizens of all faiths and
creeds to assemble on that day In
their several places of worship and
there, as well as in their homes, to
pray Almighty God that He may for
give our sins and shortcomings as a
people and purify our hearts to see
and love the truth, to accept and de-
fend all things that are just and
right, and Ito purpose only those
righteous acts and judgments which
are in conformity with His will; be-
seeching Him that He will give VIC
tory to our armies as they fight for
freedom, wisdom to those who take
counsel on our behalf in these days
of dark struggle and perplexity, and
steadfastness to our people to make
sacrifice to the utmost in support of
what is just and true, bringing us
at last the peace in which mems
hearts can be at rest because it is
founded upon mercy, justice. and good
will.
In witness whereof have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal Of
the United States to be afIixed.
Done in the District OF Columbia
this eleventh day of May. In the year
of our Lord 1913. and OF the indepen-
dence Of the United States the 142d.
WOODROW WILSON.