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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
BIG ATTENDANCE
Assured for Exhibit of
French War Posters
Miss Marion Hollis Will Dance Tues
day Afternoon and Night, and Some
Other Strong Feature VIII Be Sc
cured for Wednesday Night

The very satisfactory advance sale OF
tickets seems to guarantee the success
Of the showing here next Tuesday and
Wednesday Of Miss Whittier's collec-
ton OF American and foreign posters.
This exhibit is given under the aus
pices OF the art committee OF the Maine
Federation of Woman's Clubs and IS
given for the benefit of the Augusta
Chapter OF the American Red Cross.
The collection of war posters was
shown in Brunswick Dec. and ami
netted over 500 for the Brunswick Red
Cross.
War poster exhibits have been given
of late in some of the most importan.
of American art museums as we'll as in
connection with the great Allied Bazaar
in New York A collection Of French
war posters is now being shown in the
Albright Art Gallery in Buffalo and a
catalogue just received from there
shows that every artist represented IN
Buffalo Is to be found in Miss Whittier's
collection are not to be found in the one
at Buffalo.
The American posters. few remark
lish and Canadian posters have been
collected by Miss Smith, a member OF
the Federation art committee, especial
~ for the Augusta exhibit with view
of giving an opportunity to compare the
war work of the artists o. different ma.
tionalities.
Among the. American posters is one
notable original which was sent from
New York expressly for the two Maine
exhibitions. 1t was done by w. w. Gii-
christ, Jr.. who has summer home at
Cundy's Harbor. Maine,
The exhibition begins Tuesday after
noon at o'clock and lasts until 10 T..
M. that day One Wednesday it will
be open from 10 a. NJ. to 10 p. NJ. Tea
will be served both afternoons. At )
P NJ. and $50 p. NJ. on Tuesda", Miss
Marion Hollis of Boston will be seen in
interpretative and rytlllnic dances.
Most Of Miss Hollis dances are origi-
nal and several OF them are interpreted
tive Of widely known musical compost
tons. such as Paderewshis minuet
Mrs George T. Macomber. who g
in charge of the exhibition. has practi-
calIy completed arrangements for Sc
curing a strong feature for Wednesda g
night, also. This will be announced
later
With such strong attractions as the
French war posters ana Miss Hollis
dancing and with the opportunity to aid
financially IN the good vorl. Of the To-
cal chapter OF the American Red Cross.
it is believed that TIE parish house will
be packed to it's capacity Tuesday and
Wednesday while the exhibit is in pro
greSs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
HIan Shot BY Mistake For
Deer. Exonerated Friend

Greenville, Me. Dec. s.-Facts con-
corning the death Of George w. Da-
Wis Of Gardiner, shot by mistake for
deer. have. been made public by
the county officials. who have been
making an investigation. --,.-.,
Davis and Henry Merrill were hunt
ing from q camp at Somerset juno
ton. They saw signs Of deer and
separated. Merrill, says he r saw
something in the distance which look
ed like deer and raised his rife
several times. but hesitated about
firing. He then whistled and. receiv-
ing no reply. fired the shot. hitting
Davis, who was brought TO the hos
pital here, where he died the next
Gay. Both men we're in the employ
Of the Central Maine Power Co. Da-
yis leaves a wife and two children.
Merrill is a weli-known semi-pro-
fessional baseball player on the Ken
nebec. Davis signed statement ex-
oncrat;ng Merrill from blame for
the shooting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
VASSALBORO

EAST-There are q number OF influen-
"a cases in this vicinity now. Frank
Higgins, who is numbering for Mr..
Lemex on the Gallager lot. his wife and
three children, have been very sick but
are slightly improved.
Several OF our people have become
proficient Nimrods. One has secured
two red foxes. % skunks. and several
minks. John Getchel caught mink in
his front hall.
Mr. and Mrs. Arho Little entertained
80 Thanksgiving guests Mr. and Mrs.
". Z. Gage and two daughters. Hazel
ard Helen, of Augusta. and Webster
Sarderson Cogswell Of West Acton,
Mass. AIR Cogswell is member Of the
Naval Reserves Mrs. Gage i. Mr.. Lit
ties daughter
About u Of Mr.. Titles friends gather
ed at the Little homestead and gave
him a shower O. postcards and a large
birthday cake decorated with American
flags. This was Dec. s, Mr.. Little's .4th
birthday. These parties were greatly
enjoyed. Mrs.. Little served ligh. 70.
treatments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
TONICHT'S CONCERT At CITY HALL
Promises To Be Huge Success Unusual
Artists Engaged -Everybody Looking For
uward To Delightful Evening-Ample
Car Service Planned

ans in the lyceum: there may never
be again.
No less famous than Mr.. Adams is
Roselth Knapp Breed. .humorist. She
is known, loved and respected Wher-
ever she has appeared. Miss Breeds
humor is not that Of ali amateurish
beginner with gush and giggIe. 1t is
the rich experience of mature obser-
walton, Of an histrionic ability that
has few if any equals in this country.
Her stories are real, for they are peo-
pied with real characters such as we
all know. She has that unusual com
bination. true humor with refine
ment. Her monolo.; ues and character
sketches, many of which are original,
are presented in costume.
While these four artists will be
greeted by fine audience. there will
be room for all in big City hall. Even
those who decide at a late hour ito
attend can undoubtedly secure seats
this evening at the box Office.
Supt. Bowie has assured the man.
agement of the electric roads ability
to give ample car service and is plan
ming to look after patrons from al
points. Extra cars Will be run direct
to City hall and will leave there. after
the concert for Togus, Winthrop; Hal
lowell, Gardiner and on the Water
Vile line as far as Bangor Road Sta
ton. a car will be run beyond thai
point if a sufficient number Of patrons
notify the superintendent in advance
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-H You Know Dr..
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret Of keepirg young is to feel
yorng-to do this you must watch your
liver and bowels-th re'snoneedof fiav-
ing sallow complexion - dark rings
under your eyes pimples-a bilious
look in your face-duil eyes with no
sparkle. Your doctorwil tell you ninety
per cent Of all sickness comes from in.
active bowels and liver.
Dr.. Edwards, = we'll known physician
in Ohio, perfected q vegetable com.
pound mixed with olive oil to act on
the liver and bowels which he gave to
his patients for years.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the SUBJ
stitute for calomel, are gentle in their
action yet always effective. They bring
about that exuberance Of spirit, that
natural buoyancy which should be en-
joyed by everyone, by toning up the liver
and clearing the system Of impurities.
You will know DR.. Edwards Olive
Tablets by their olive color. l0c and
Csc per box All druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
Social Club Meetings

The Deborahs of the Penney Me-
mortal church will meet Friday eve
ming instead Of the usual Monday
evening this week with Mrs. c. T.
Penney. ~ Chapel etreet.
The regular meeting Of the Unity
Club has been postponed one week.
The Murray Alliance will meet in
the vestrt Tuesday evening at
o'clock instead If Monday to COM
plete preparations for the annual
sale.
The Roger Williams Club will meet
at 7.S0 this evening with Mrs. Ethel
Rankin. ! Hartford square.
The Armitage Club will meet at
80 Monday evening with Mrs. D. W.
Adams. 50 Green street.
The Woman's League will meet
with Mrs. Straw at $50 Monday af-
ternoon at 1872 State street. Members
are requested to bring all finished
articles, also food survey slips.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
Maine Farmer Shoots
Himself in Eye and Nose

Harrison. Ne, Dec. Everett Boy
l.cr, q. farmer. attempted to kill him
self by shooting early this morning ir
the livery stable OF Chester D. TarboS
IL this village. The contents OF one ba.'
rel Of double barre.ed shotgun enteret
:is right eye and nose. intiictlns q
wound which surgeons in the Maine
General hospital in Portland believe
w..r prove fatal. He is said to have
been worrying over financial difficulties
Boykcr borrowed the gun from i
nAighbor and. came to this village from
his farm three miles out went to the
stable. lay down on 4 couch IN the har-
ness room and the charge in one barrel
entered the wall Of the room. He fred
he second barrel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

Augusta people who enjoy their
summer vacations at Capitol Island
will be interested to know that Capt.
Bert Knight of Richmond, owner Of
the auxiliary catboat Evelyn" has
become member Of the National
Home at Togus. having been admit
ted to that institution about two
months ago. Capt knight Is one Of
the best known shippers who make
their summer headquarters at Cap
itol Island. having sailed from the is
land for years, but last summer he
was missed, having been obliged to
give up the work on account Of poor
health. Capt. Knight was good
skipper and had a good boat and In
his long career he never had an &C.
cident. He is a kindly man and care
full and these characteristics won him
a host Of friends among the visitors
at the island. lie has a good home
at Togus and his friends will hope
that his days there may be many and
happy ones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

For the opening at eight o'clock to-
night Of Augustus tenth annual en-
tertainment course, the managers
have secured forjtheir patrons a most
novel and pleasing attraction. They
have purchased outright the services
Of two of Americas leading concert
and entertainment companies and
the four headline artists Of same with
their two accompanies will appear.
The two companies engaged are
the Crawford Adams Co, unques-
tionably the most successful one on
the American platform and the Co.
rella Bonelli Co. in which are fea-
tured two truly great artists Of in
ternational fame.
The solo work of beth Miss Co.
rella, the remarkable lyric prima
donna soprano. and Mr.. Boneili,
called Americas greatest baritone of
twenty years, cannot fail to create a
sensation, while their duets are said
to DC Incompatible.
1t is said of Crawford Adams, the
wizard Of the bow. that it is abso-
lutely impossible for him to fail to
please any audience. He not only
has the ability of a genius and tho
tone and technique of the greatest OF
yiolinists, but what is more he has
the soul the dash and enthusiasm
that is distinctly his own. There has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

4 most enjoyable feature Of the
musical program Sunday morning at
the Penney Memorial church was the
rendition of the selection, The Pub
lican," by Ricardo Bonnelii. the
great baritone. who is to be one of
the artists at the concert under the
auspices Of the Augusta Entertain
ment Course this evening at City
hall. Mr.. Bonnelli's number was not
announced by Rev. Mr.. Wood and
there were probably very few people
in the congregation who knew who
the singer was, but the selection was
certainly greatly appreciated. The
artist has a splendid range of voice,
his incubation and diction are per-
feet, and his voice is a perfect type
II baritone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
SEVEN LOST WHILE
FRYING TO REJOIN L. S.
DESTROYER LANSDALE

of the American destroyer Lansdale
were drowned Saturday when attempt
i2g to rejoin their ship. according to a
Havas dispatch from Tangier. They
we're narty of 90 officers and men who
had spent the day in the Moroccan sea-
port and were returning to the Lans-
dale when their boat capsized in A
heavy sea.
The destroyer Lansdale was Iaunche i
at Quincy. Mass. on July % last The
destroyer wac named in memory Of
Lieut.. Philip Van Horn Lansdale, who
was killed while suppressing an ins1r-
Cecton in Samoa in 1885,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

also of the Headquarters Co.. lo3d L. 5.
Infantry, and Corporal Charles Bowling
of Co. c, SD Infantry. who is stationed
at Gatun, Panama.
Corporal Oliver d. Lstendre, who was
reported missing in action, was a men,
Der of Co. NJ. 103d U. s. Infantry. His
sister, Mrs Edward Arbour Of Bon
street, recently received a telegram
from the war department stating that
Corporal Letendre was missing in ac-
ton OH Oct %. She had previously re-
ceived a letter from him, written Nov.
., in which he stated that he had been
wounded in the right leg, but that the
injury was not nearly as bad as the
one he received from a machine gun
bullet or July 80. He Is q years OF age
and enlisted last April in Co. N.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
'lHREF. HUNTERS HAVE
SEVEN DEER IN CAR
huto Party from Out of State De.
tanned by Gan,e Warden Upton and
Appear at Fish and Game Dept
leave Amount Of Fine Pending IN
Ncstiostion of Case

leave Amount OF Fine Pending IN
vcatiga.ion of Case
Saturday morning a I-passer -er car,
license number 1860, Pennsylvania.
stopped at Augusta to have one OF ;ts
party in the car. which was mace I'D OF
hunters. Roy Mcintyre and Mr.. Wander
boss of Butler. Pa. and Roy T-asi:e Of
New York. who were returning from
the Jacyman region. where they hal
stopped at Atteal pond camps since
Nov. IS in search OF deer and partridge
They let out their dogs, which were
causing a great deal OF admiration on
Water street. and the party separated
and did some shopping. The auto was
closed in. all curtains on, and would not
attract attention any more than any
other auto from the sidewalks: but when
the parties returned to their car Game
Warden Richard J. Upton was waiting
for them. it being a foreign car and
having game aboard. Ir Tpton re-
quested the hunters 20 produce their IL
censes. which they did. Upon inspection
of the auto By the warden ne found
seven 0tct ana Oiic ana tneTS
being three men only in the party It
was up to the hunters to explain the
possession Of the extra deer.
AIR. Vanderhoss handed over to Mr..
Upton another licenses which he
thought was enough to allow them 10
take the extra deer out of the State.
This was issued to Henry L. Hornberg-
er of New York. whom they claim was
member Of the hunting party and
came along with them as far as Water
vile. where they arrived about P. N.
Friday. Mr. vanderhoss being lost sight
Of from the time they arrived in Water
vile. They claim he left at once on
train for New York and did not go to
TIE hotel with them. This explanation
was net enough for the warden. for
he knew there was no train west from
$50 to 1908 P. NJ, and the fourth MEM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
TOLEDO. O., FOOTBALL.
TEAM WINS. OVER
MARBLEHEAD, MASS.

Marblehead.. Mass, Dec s.-Scor'
high school Of Toledo. Ohio. defeated
Marblehead high school 10 to in IN
intersectional football game here
Saturday on field that had been
cleared of five inches Ct snow.
'Marb!ehead players appeared nerv-
Gus in the first and second periods
and the visitors. who were heavier
and better conditioned, were quick to
take advantage. ..'
Moses, the Scott high quarterback,
added greatly to the Ohio eleven's
offensive. He was the most consist
ent ground gamer and scored two
touchdcwns. Marblehead did not at
tempt to rush the ball in the first and
second periods. punting each time 1t
had a first down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
Mrs. Percy NJ. Boynton

Alaude EstelIe. wife OF Percy NJ
Boynton, passed away Sunday noon at
their home on East Chestnut street.
death being due 10 pneumonia following
influenza. She was 90 ears Of age and
the immediate surviving relatives beside
the husband are three sons, Warren j.,
Melvin Arthur and Howard M; one
daughter. Estele Maude; one sister.
Mrs. Addie E. Moody OF Augusta, and
two brothers. William A. Jackson OF
Hartford. CT. and Perley 6. Jackson,
residence unknown. Mrs. Boynton was
member Of the Penney Memorial Bap-
fist church. Funeral services will be
held at . o'clock Wednesday afternoon
from the home and will be private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
SUDDEN DEATH OF
SAMUEL H. EATON
Body Of Assistant State Horticulture
ist Found Early Saturday Morning
in His Room on Green Street.
Death Due to VaIvuIar Disease Of
heart

Death due to Vaivuiar Disease OF
t;cart
Samue! H. Eaton Of Oxford. assist :
State horticultur;st. was found, dead
at an early hour Saturday morning in
his room at the residence of Ray
Sanborn. "a Green street. Death is
said to. have been due to valyular
disease Of the heart. Members IF the
family had been to Winthrop and Oh
returning shortly after midnight So W
. light III Mr.. Eaton's room. Going to
speak to him they found his body on
the floor. Mr.. Eaton had been TO
Bangor to delive" an address and
had returned TO Augusta on the 10. II
Pullman. His unpacked valise and
overcoat were on q chair, indicating
that he had expired shortly after
entering his room.
Mr.. Eaton had been with the State
agricultural department three years.
He was born iii Turner. but lived
most Of his life in the town Of OK
ford, where he was formerly consta-
bic. deputy sheriff. court crier and
IN 1913 Democratic representative to
the Legislature. He was a graduate
Of Bridgton Academy.
He achieved some reputation in
baseball and With hi; brother, Harry
w Eaton. now of Hartford. Ct;
formed 4 battery that was the main
stay Of many teams, Ee was a Ma
SOB. Knight 81 Pythias and q Grang-
CT. ~
lie leaves . wife, formerly Inez T.
3'n~rir Of Oxford: q daughter. Mrs.
6. l.. Green ot Watervi!le; a sister.
tIra Edward Eaton Of Lisbon Falls,
and a 'orotlcr;n- Maj. Fl. T..
Farris OF the 10cd Infantry. now. i'll
Franco.
The remains We're taken on the 4o6
cypress Saturday afternoon TO OK
Cord. where funeral services will be
heId and jntcrmcnt made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
WINDSOR

The North Windsor group Of the Red
Cross will meet on Tuesday IL pleasant.
and il storup on Wednesday at the par
sonage for an all-day session. Ladies
bring lunch Coffee will be served
There is plenty OF work to be done. All
contributions for the linen shower are
asked to be brought in at that time.
Regular church praise and prayer
meeting en- Friday at Z p. NJ Come
and enjoy a good sing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
. Gent
Dose

L An extremely low price for .
rcmedy. Of such great medicinal value.
But in these times when it is nee
cssary to economic so closely we are
sure you will be glad to know that such
a reliable household specific as the True
Il. r." Atwood Medicine can be bought
everywhere; that it may be depended up
on to relieve many Of the everyday ILL
nesscs that are bound to occur in all fam.
lilies. 1t is very highly commended for
indigestion, dsordcred liver. clogged in.
testincs. constipation, colds, headache
and impure blood.-Buy today, the genu-
inc Il. F." made by the L. F. Medicine
Co.. Portland, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
HOW TO FIGHT
SPANISH INFLUENZA
BY DR.. l.. ". BOWERS.

Avoid crowds, coughs and towards
but fear neither germs nor Germans
Keep the system in good order. take
plenty OF exercise in the fresh air and
practice cleanliness. Remember clean
mouth. a clean skin, and clean bowels
are a protecting armour against disease.
To keep the liver and bowels regular
and 10 carry away the roisonS within
IL is best to take vegetable pill every
other day. made UP OF May apple, aioes,
IA!ap. and sugar-coated, to be had al
most drug stores, known as Dr.. Pierce
Pleasant Pellets. II there is sudden
onset Of what appears Ike a hard cold,
one should go TO bed. wrap warm, take
a hot mustard foot-bath and drink CO.
piously OF hot lemonade. II pain de-
ve!ops in head or back. ask the drug
gist for Anuric (antl-urlc) tablets.
These Will flush the bladder and kidneys
and carry of poisonous germs. To con-
troll the pains and aches take one
Anurlc tablet every two hours, with
frequent drinks OF lemonade. The pueu-
monia appears in a most treacherous
way. when the influenza victim is ap-
parently recovering and anxious to
leave his bed. In recovering from ba
attack OF influenza or pneumonia the
system should be built up with good
herbal tonic. such as Or. Pierce's Gold
en- Medical Discovery. made without al
cohol from the roots and barks of Amer
lean forest trees. or his Irontic Gron
tonic) tablets. which can be obtained at
most drug stores. or send lee. TO DR..
Pterce's Invalids' Hotel. Buffalo. y. Y.
for trial package, ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
WEBER POND

As the. stormy wea tiaer Ct the past
week prevented a meeting Of the Christ
mas Club. this weel, Wednesday the
club will NEE: al the home of Mrs.
Barrow for a day meeting, unless i'm
passaoie roads prevent. Mrs. Luce,
Ingraham and Mrs. Dow comprise the
dinner committee. This will be the an
nual meeting. with election of officers.
and all members are requested TO be
present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

The Saturday evening Express
Advertises said that THE Misses
Bertha and Louise Lougee of Val
ley farm entertained their cousins
the Misses Marjorie and Miss Farm
ham, attendants at the Cony High
school, Augusta, during the Thanks.
giving recess. A dancing party was
given Friday evening, many Of the
Portland friends of the young hos
tesses attending"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
penobscot Boys and Girls
Agricultural Convention

Bangor. Me. Dee. About ss me-
, bers Of the boys and girls agricu!tA
clubs Of Penobscot comfy, held a'c'
Fention today in City hall. Exhi0s
canning, bread, corn. potatoes and y
der products were shown. Address
welcome we're made by Mayor WooaA'
and J. Q. Gulnac. president Of the D.
sor Chamber Of Commerce. DeHoasp'
tons in canning. poultry. picking ..
egg Gambling, and reading Of prl5s :
says made up the program. Al! We
entertained at local theatre after .
journment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

Hiram Walker. agent for the State
:. r. c. A. has been in Bath look
ing after cattle left out in pastures
in this vicinity. He has learned of
wild cattle in Woolwich woods.
Aren't Walker Wednesday had wo-
man up for hearing. the agent try
ing to discover the ownership of cat
tie in a pasture owned by the woman
hut she refused to give the informa
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

The Journals of December third
have been completely sold out by ex-
ira demands. Anyone having spare
copy will confer a favor On the man
agement by sending copy to the
office sa ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09

The next regular meeting OF Jeph-
tlla Encampment. No. 3. I. o. Q. F.,
will be held on Tuesday evening.
Dec. 10. Nomination Of officers, Roy
al Purple degree. Refreshments will
be served in the banquet hall at the
close of work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
Funeral Of Mrs. Ludivinc VeiIIeux

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Ludivine Feiileux were held at o'clock
Saturday morning from st. Augustins
Catholic church. Rev. FIR. Paul Euhrer
officiating III the presence of the rela-
tives and friends. Intermept was made
in St Augustine's cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-09
Use for Kansas Sunfjower

Americans. especially those who
live IL the Sunfower state Of Ken
sas, will be interested in knowing that
the cultivation of the sunfiower is be-
ing urged in England because its
seeds are rich in oil and valuable as
chicken feed.-The Peoples Home
Journal