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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23
Japan Would Bar Our Forts.

Niscount Ishii. the new Japanese
AMBASSADOR to the United States, will
take UP with America the question Of
fordfyins the Philippine Islands.
Japan, 1t is asserted. Is willing to
agree not to forty F'or1nosa. il the
United States will forgo terrifying the
Philippines. Japanese statesmen are
said to hold the view that the pres
ence Of heavy ornaments in the Philip
pines would contribute to a mis1lnder
standing and feel that the fortified
philippines is a gun pointed at Jap
ans head"
There has been grave doubt as to
the ability Df the United States to de-
fend the Philippines with the present
coast fort!ficaiions
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23

tod kinding shsI
Hun might
in
Cross only Of the foes ways OF
fuhessness
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23
stop Mixing Brssds.

,[By Prof. II. T.. Dvoractiek, Poultry
Department University fof Arknnsas.1
II Is d deplorable sight to visit many
farms and homes and find insfhe YARDS
poultry which are such q mixture o.
vsssouA breeds and varieties than one;
|taG not mise my pArticular one
Fbfs64 ~ yaf4sty t1lIeh brolhi scsigns /
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-23

Russia is almos, a complete wreck at
the moment. 1t does not seem pos
sibIe. however, that the great sIav
race, numbering millions OF people and
including some highly educated ano
able men. will for many years be con-
tent to become mere vassas OF Prus-
sian militarism. Unless the allied We
tory Is SO decisive that the entente
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
STATE HOUSE

ing that his work continues to be ef-
ficient. Major Niles was the instruc-
tor-inspector of the Coast Artillery
Corps Of Maine for a number of years
and under his direction much progress
was made by both officers and men,
the corps having the reputation OF be-
ing the best National Guard unit of
its kind in the Country. r"
The three lone fishermen OF the
State House employees force, Who were
said to have lost their bait and pie
while on a recent fishing trip say they
suspect who started such a yarn and
that it was all through jealousy-be-
cause they landed handsome lot of
IS fish, including two 3-pound and one
2-pound pickerel-and they look in the
direction Of their genial foreman when
they say SO. They also hint that the
pie was his and express gratitude to
the dog. They also hint that all dur
ing yesterday the aforesaid .gf" was
trying to square himself. 80 as to be
included in their next fishing trip.
Attorney General Guy H. Sturgis left
Thursday noon for New York and
Washington. At the National capital
he will see Secretary Of the Treasury
McAdoo relative to the proposed rail-
road freight rate increase. While in
New York City he will consult with
experts in relation to the revaluation
of the street railway property Of the
Cumberland County Power & Light
Co., matter brought up at the recent
hearing on the proposed increase in
the fare from five cents to six cents
Portland Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
FISHER CLUB
Entertains Young Ladies Of Penney
Memorial and First Baptist Churches

The members of the Fisher Club OF
the Green street Methodist church were
last evening the hostess to the young
ladies of the Penney Memorial and the
First Baptist churches at the ladies'
rest room in the State House. About 20
were present. The affair was of the
nature Of Capital party and the
guests took an imaginary journey from
Augusta to Washington, d. c., which
included visits to the capital city Of
each state through which the trip took
them. Numerous games were introduce
ed and refreshments were served. The
purpose of the gathering was to make
better acquainted the young ladies Of
these three churches which are nov
uniting in their Sunday services. and
this purpose was accomplished in a
very delightful way.
The Adde'S Daughters. club COM
posed of the members Of a Penney Me-
mortal Sunday school class. were en-
tertained at supper by their teacher
Mrs. George Z. Gay. 80 Grove street
before going to the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
CHURCH NOTICES

SAINT MARKS church (EpiscopaD.
Pleasant St, Rev, Victor o. Andersen
rector; 9th s9 aa IN ren1 a eu.
charist and Sunday school, $50 A. NJ. !;
professional litany, miserere, mathis ahc
sermon. 1880 A. NJ; evensong with
STORY of the Cross" and sermon. ~ T.
80 A. NJ: mathis 800 A. NJ. evensong
with meditation, 5.1o Z. NJ. On THURSDAY
second celebration of the Holy conf
munion, go A. NJ. All weekday services
CHHIsTIAN SCIENCE church Sun
day service, 1890 A. NJ, subject. Man
Sunday school at same hour; mld-Wee *
service Wednesday evening. testimonies
of healing, 5 o'clock. Reading room III
church open each Wednesday ana oaIuf-
day, 8 to p. NJ.
PROGRESSIVE sPIRITUALIST Socie-
~, Wellman Whitney: Sunday services
23o and 100 P. NJ. in G. A. r. hall.
list church, Rev. William R. Wood:
10. 80 A. NJ. and 7.3O P. NJ. union services.
Rev. William r. Wood breaches i nthe
morning and Rev. w. j. Layton in the
evening; union Sunday school at noon;
union young peoples service at $50 r. NJ !;
WINTHROP STREET UNIVERSAL
IST church. Rev. A. Francis Walch, min
lister: Sunday services at the Universal
list church at 1890 in union with the SO.
Congregational church; Rev. A. Francis
Walch will preach the sermon; union
Sunday school at IL: Y. p. G. U. at .
O'Clock with the minister. ia State st.
SOUTH PARISH CONGREGATIONAL
church. Rev. Clayton D. Boothby, minis
ter: Union service at Winthrop Street
Tniversaist church at 1890 A. NJ. ser
mon by Rev. A. Francis Walch; union
Sunday school at IL NJ: Lenten discussion
club at parsonage Wednesday evening at
7.30 o'clock.
GOSPEL MISSION. Sunday school at
80 p. M; gospel services at and : 80 p.
NJ. Meetings on Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday evenings.
FRIENDS meeting: Afternoon worship
at 3; Sunday school at 100 =. NJ: prayer
meeting Thursday evening at 100. Pas
tor, Albert n. Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
Red Cross Notes

a shipment Of 215 pairs Of socks and
one blanket, the latter the contribu-
ton of Koussinoc Chapter. D. A. r.,
was made Friday from the headquar-
tiers Of the Augusta Chapter to the
Boston headquarters.
Red Cross women workers are re.
quested to please sew linen tags on the
tops of the socks with the size marked
in ink.
A donation OF IS per month has i5een
pledged by Oswald Weinhold Of the
National Soldiers Home at Togus TO,
the Red Cross war fund. This money
has been turned over to the yarn de-
partment and it is interesting to note
that that sum will pay for the yarn fol-
eight pairs Of socks each month. By
making this contribution Mr.. Weinhold
is certainly doing his bit" and doing
it in a manner that is greatly appre-
ciated by the Red Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
Thursday evenings Bath Times &C

Thursday evenings Bath Times con-
tanned the following: Thomas G. Ingra-
ham Of the Fuller-Holway Co., Augusta,
arrived in the city this noon and this eve
ming will address the grocers, restaurant
proprietors. bakers and boarding house
keepers on the all absorbing topic of
food. He comes at the urgent invitation
of Scott r. Frye, federal food admins
TRAITOR for sagadahoc county. and will
speak in the auditorium of Morse High
school at 7.3o. Mr.. Frye desires that all
procers. restauranteurs and boarding
house keepers of the city will make a spe-
cial effort to attend this meeting and
listen to Mr.. IngrahanEt' !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
LOCAL NOTICE.

ID. w. Wards barbet shop has been I'M
dergoing repairs for a number of weeks.
The interior and furnishings have been
thoroughly renewed. Mr.. Ward has been
fortunate in securing the services of
Anne Toussaint of Bangor recommended
to be a first-class workman. He is now
prepared to render full satisfaction to
his customers, thanking them fer their
and equaniminty in the misfort-
une caused by the fire in January.
mch9d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
~. M. G. A. BUILDING TO REOPEN
Will Remain Open Commencing To-
day If Weather Remains Warm

The local Y. NJ. c. A. building. which
has been closed since Jan. 20 in order
to save coal. will be re-opened again
this Saturday. If the weather remains
mild the building will remain open. but
If another cold wave strikes Augusta
the directors will be forced to close
again to save GAL.
The gymna SUM classes for both boys
and girls will. be in full swing by Mon
day and Tuesday of next week. Tht
grammar school boys class will meet
at $50 this morning in the gymnasium
The opening of the ~" will be WEI
come news to the young folks and the
business men of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09

Friends Of John Gagnon. who has since
Feb. ID bee. a patient at the Augusta
General hospital, at which time he under
went surgical treatment for an acute at
tack Of appendicitis, will be glad to know
that he is doing nicely and is well alons
toward recovery. 1t Is now expected that
he will within few days be able to leave
the hospital for home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09

Friday brought just one more little
snowstorm to add to the winters list,
and while a little more snow fell on
Thursday there was but a little differ.
ence. The snow began coming in the
early morning and for awhile it looked
as If it might materalize into respect
able storm, but, like Thursdays storm
that of yesterday lost it's hold before
noontime and the sun came out. The re
mander of the day was almost like the
weather of early springtime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09

Local Board for Div. No. Of Kennebec
county entraned Friday morning Joseph
Stanley Grenier Of this city for Kelley
Field. San Antonio, Texas, where he will
enroll as a chauffeur in the aviation sec
tion Of the signal corps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09

Among the intentions of marriage
which have this week been recorded
at the Office Of the city clerk are those
of Joseph p. Baker of Gardiner and
Bertha p. Baker of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
Thomas Quinicannon Still At Largo

The report last evening from the AZ
gusta State hospital was that Thomas
Quinicannon, the patient who escaped
Wednesday evening from the hospital.
was still at large and that up to that
time no trace had been secured that
would furnish a clue to his whereabouts.
While it is thought possible that the man
may have crossed the kennebec river
such an action on his part is a matter
Of conjecture. and just what direction he
took after leaving the hospital is not
known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
Webber&HeWett

I
Friends of George Thompson OF this
city will be interested in the following
paragraph which appeared in a Belfast
letter In Fridays Bangor Daily News:
George Thompson Of Augusta. manager
Of the Colonial theatre Of this city, and
Miss Amy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Asa
Sholes of Belfast, will be married next
Tuesday"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09

Miss Augustine Coriveau of this city
underwent surgical treatment Friday
morning at the Augusta General hospital,
the operation being successful, and last
evening her condition was reported as
satisfactory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09
nch9d1t

Ellis Walker of the Senior class at
Cony was Friday elected captain Of
the school baseball team for 1918. LIS
election fills the vacancy caused by the
resignation Of Harry Philbrick, who
left school to take a position in Bath.
Henry Hill, also member Of the Sell
Tor class. was chosen for the offlc Of
manager Of the school track team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. John Wadleigh have re-
turned to their home in this city after
having enjoyed few days in Boston, a
part Of which time they passed at the
auto show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09

Winfield F. Packard, principal of the
Lincoln and Smith schools Of this city,
has resigned, and his resignation has
been accepted by the Board of Educa-
ton. Mr.. Packard resigned for the
purpose Of accepting the position Of
superintendent of schools for the city
of Hallowell. and will take up the du-
weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09

Lieut.. Edward A. Whitney of the
Regular Army. now in France, has re-
Gently been promoted from second to
the rank OF first lieutenant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09

James Price Of this city was admitted
Friday to the Augusta General hospital,
where he will undergo surgical treat
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09

AUGUSTA LOCALS !:

Harvey D. Eaton Of Waterville was =
business visitor Friday. afternoon in All
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09

Rev. A. Francis Walch. who return
ed Thursday evening from Boston, a.
tended while In that city the mad-w1n-
ter reunion Of the Ferry Beach Park
Association. Mr.. Walch was formerly
the secretary Of that organisation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09

]. Albert Jones Of South China pass
Led Friday in Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09

William o. Bertrand II Ill at his home
on lower State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-09

:
Cal. CauIifIower, Fresh White Mush-
rooms, Lettuce, Celery, Beet Greens,
Spinach
ach
6 lbs. Silver Skin Onions. ........ Csc
2 lbs Bermuda Onions. Csc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-07
SAMUEL GRANT
CHAPTER MEETS

Samuel Grant Chapter, D. A. r.. held
its regular February meeting at the
home Of Mrs Q. =. Clason, Washington
avenue Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.
VI. Important business came before
the chapter. A sum of money was
granted toward the restoration of the
French village Of Theology. Mrs. 0. 3.
Clason and Miss Della Collins were
appointed as committee to receive
cancelled stamps. Ladies of the differ
ent organizations engaged in this
work Will please communicate with
these ladies. Delegates to the State
convention which is to be held in Port
land, March 20 and y, were elected as
follows: Mrs. A. T. Reynolds Mrs. W.
S. Ames. Miss Helen Wood, Mrs. G.. ID.
Libby. Alternates, Miss Della Collins.
Mrs. Thomas Chaffee. Mrs. Nora Grant
Rice, Mrs. .. =. Clason The delegates
and alternates to the Continental Con-
gress to be held in Washington, D. c..
are Mrs. A. +. Reynolds, regent; alter
mates. Mrs. w. S. Ames, Miss Della II.
Collins, Mrs. O. E. Clason, Mrs. Thomas
Chaffee. Mrs. w. J. Goodrich, Mrs. G.
ID. Libby, Mrs. Nora Grant Rice, Mrs,
O. J. Whitney, Miss Helen A. Wood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-07
kennebec Teachers Association

Because of The meeting Of the KEN
Eebec Teachers Association at Halo
well Friday there will be no session
executive committee of the Parent
Teacher Association has decided that
since our State superintendent, Or.
Thomas. cannot come here Friday eve
ming the association had better go TO
Hallowcll and hear him there. Conse
ouently instead OF the regular meeting
at the high school building. the mem
% the Kcnnebcc Teachers Associa ton
at the City building, Hallowell, Friday
afternoon
Beside Or. Thomas. Ralph +. Mitch
ell. State leader of boys and girls
clubs Will give 4 talk on School Cred
il for Home Work" and DR. Albert r,
Winship of Boston, editor Of the Jour
nal Of Education. will give an address.
Wednesday Afternoon the coSy7mttee
on Father and Son week. sert out $3.50
letters to the men of Gardiner and vi
cinitN inviting their corporation in
the work. The committee announces a
baked bean supper next Monday eve
ming at the f'niVersaliSt church Hon
O. r. Clason has agreed to serve as
POSTMASTER Songs, speeches, toastS
and cheers will be on tap. Someone
has said that this Will be the only time
this winter when Il man can he ON
with THE boys" with his wife's approy-
al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-07
ANNUAL MEETING OAK
GROVE CEMETERY Assn

The annual meeting Of the Oak
Grove Cemetery Association was held
Tuesday afternoon at the office of the
A. r. Hayes Coal Co. Augustus Bailey,
A. II. Hayes and Charles A, knight
were elected as directors The report
of the treasurer, as published in the
kennebec Journal. was read and &C
cepted. after which Charles .. Daven-
port was elected as treasurer. f. c. II.
Smith, secretary; and n. c. Barstow,
auditor,
Following the meeting a meeting of
the directors was held and \. r. Hayes
elected president and f. c. Fl. Smith
superintendent. This year will make
Mr.. Smiths 18th year OF service as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-07
MADISON

A change is soon to be made in SUI
perintendents at the Madison mill OF
the Great Northern Paper Co. g. IL.
Burr, who came here from New York
three years ago and who has filled the
position Of superintendent since that
time. is to be transferred to the East
Millinocket mill. l Schenk, who is at
Millinocket will become superintend-
ent Of the Madison mill Mr.. Schenk is
well remembered by many of the older
residents, having been superintendent
of the mill here for brief time num-
Der Of years ago.
DR.. J. l.. Pepper left town Wednesday
morning for Camp Oglethrope. "a. for
a three-months training preparatory to
becoming an army surgeon. Or. Pep
per was one of the first Somerset
county physicians to tender his ser
vices to the government and received
a lieutenant's commission some months
ago. Dr. Pepper has been a well-known
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-07
OAKLAND

The kennebec Association of Past
Noble GrandS will meet in Waterville
al odd Fellows hall Friday afternoon
at 800. Members will each take their
own picnic lunch. Coffee will be fnr-
nished.
Mrs. Albert Blaisdell and children
have returned to Norridgewock. after
visiting AT the home Of her sister Mr..
Earl Dudley.
Clara Leech, who has been employed
as typewriter and stenogra pher al
LIQUIDS shoe store in Watervile during
the vacation, has returned TO her school
here.
Nina Andrews, who has been visiting
her mother, Mrs. Albert Andrews Of
Fairfield street, has returned to Fair
field, where she is employed
Grace Wilder and Ruth Mosher. Col
by 81, have returned to WatervilIe
after visiting their aunt, Mrs Milford
Bates Of Main street.
The observation-disclosures Club" met
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. John OReily on Goodwin street
4 goodly number were present and n
fine supper was served.
carton Dudley mas severed his con-
nection with the Cascade Wooden mill
and gone to Sangerville, where he has
secured employment in the Glenco
Wooden Go.
Rev. Thomas Cross, former pastor Of
the Universalist church here, was call
ing on friends in town recently on his
way from Fall River to Eastport.
Forest Fowles has been promoted 10
chief train dispatcher and has charge
of the Somerset division
Orestes 4. Crowell of Almond, Wis.
is visiting his uncle, Orestes F. Crowell
Of Church street.
Jerome Wilson IL i'll at his home "a
Main street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-07

One of Gardeners physicians had
drive into the country Tuesday eve
ming which he will not soon forget The
country roads are in bad shape and
the physician in question was answer
ing call to Steventown, srme five
miles distant on returning 'e alieht-
ed from his sleigh in orG>r that MS
horse might have an easier time IN
plou2hing through quite S!zahie
snow DRIFT. While 50 doing the strong
wind blew the sleigh over and the doc
tor lost one OF his gloves which he
failed to recover. III the balance OF
the drive he succeeded in freezing one
Of his thumbs which he was tenderly
nursing on Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-07
Insurance for Enlisted Men

The Gardiner Red Cross chapter has
been asked from headquarters how many
of Gardeners enlisted men have taken
out war risk insurance or wish to take
out the same All who can give infOrma-
ton in regard to this matter are request
ed TO call or tele phone Red Cross. Room
l, at the pos tofiice building, between The
hours OF II and on Friday, Feb. $.
The last day on which insurance can
be written for the men entering the army
or navy prior 10 oct. IL is Feb y. The
home service encourages the taking out
OF this insurance against total disability
or death by the man. All necessary APP
plication BLANKS are on file a. the Red
cross rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-07


for. Gardner about o'clock. When this
was done it was found that some parts
Of the machinery had become SO coated
with snow and ice that it could not be
started. The water was drawn OF from
the steam heater and the conductor, mo-
torman and some of the passengers were
taken aboard the freight car which start
ed for Gardiner about o'clock 1t reach
ed Gardiner at about u.3o o'clock Tues
day night Some of the passengers beat
the car out and reached Gardiner by
walking, one of them a Gardiner woman.
At f. F. Trafton's farmhouse D were
given dinner. This included portion OF
the crew of shovelers. Few in the city
have much of an idea Of the condition,
existing in the country districts, the cuts
having been filled nearly or quite full
by the high wind Of Monday and Tues
| day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-07
w. S. Hart in Horns and Hoofs"--
George Beban in Jules Of the
Strongheart" and THE Fighting
Trail" at the johnson Opera House
Today Is This Some Program?

William 5. Hart will be seen for the
first time today at the Johnson Opera
House in Horns and Hoofs' as an
added attraction to the regular pro-
gram of the Paramount Aircraft pic
ture, Jules of the Strongheart" with
George Reban. and The Fighting
Trail" This makes the strongest pro-
gram shown at this theatre for many
DAYS and one that the patrons Should
not miss. Hart will also be seen at the
Coliseum on Friday and Saturday of
this week in his latest Paramount Art
craft picture. evolves of the Rail"
Mary iickfords next picture will be
stella Maris' followed by "Amarlly
of clothes-line Alley This book is on
the list at the Public Library Mar
guerite Clark's next Will be "Prunella,"
her great stage success before entering
the picture field. Billie Burke in
Arms and the Girl and Julian Eltinge
in widows Might" are close at hand,
and Elsie Ferguson III The Rose of the
in Mrs. Danes Defence are other
close up bookings. Greatest bills ever
offered in big or small city. See Hart
today and tomorrow and then follow
him to the Coliseum on Friday and
saturday when he appears in his lat
est success. Evolves Of the Rail"
Special matinee for school children
on Saturday when All the little fellows
should see Hart. The Son Of Democ-
racy' with Benjamin Chaplin as Ahra-
ham Lincoln will soon be shown at the
Johnson Opera Housc.-Adv.