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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

persed to the church vestry where
more games were played and ices
were served. Included N the gather
ing were several of the Sunday school
instructors and many of the younS
children of the parish. Miss Grace
Thomson was chairman of tle re-
freshment committee with Miss Car
RE Thomsan. Miss Annie Sott ana
Miss Tryphena Russell assisting IN
soliciting and the Misses Jeanne
Thomson and Isabel Soft in charge
of the games.
The annual meeting Of the Somer-
set Chapter +. A. NJ. was held FRIDAY
evening, and as a result the follow
Ing list Of officers was elected High
Priest. Harry L. Smith; King Edw.
F. Merrill scribe. Walter F Ordway.
treasurer. George Z. Sampson; secre-
tary. John RI. Lancaster Capt. q
Hosts, ". Z. Leighton. principal So
Journey. Frank +. Madden; Royal
Arch Captain, Harry d. Busess,
trustee and sentinel, adam Simpson.
The installation ceremonies folbWed
the election. John Fl. Lancaster act
ing as presiding officer and before the
lodge was closed Past High Priest
George Thompson presented the re-
firing High Priest. Chrenc. Mantor
with a Past High Priests jewel.
NJ. c. Provenchal and 3 \. Nc
Coombs are to 90 into the restaurant
business having leased the restaurant
quarters and adjoining offi,e il the
! CLYDE H. Smith building, Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Preble having retired
, from the restaurant business mere.
Several changes will be made ih the
\ building including the renovtl OF
kitchen equipment TO room II the
rear Of what was formerly n ONCE.
! Work has already been begin in
! the Local Somerset Exemption Board
4 offices relative to the Investigation
which will accompany the re-classifi-
cation of rcgistrants and steps wall be
taken to determine the oondflons
where men hope for exemption
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01
FARM BUREAU PLANS
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

The executive committee of the
kennebcc County Farm Bureau held
meeting Saturday forenoon in this
city, at which they transac ted con
siderable business of Importance. ID
was voted that the bureau should pay
the travelling expenses Of the county
champions Of the boys and girls
agricultural clubs who arc to attend
the State contest in Orono. Eight
young people will represent this
county in the State contest. An au-
tomobile tour of the county, for the
farmers, will he conducted by the
bureau sometime in August. after
hayinG and before harvest time. On
this tour some of the best farms OF
the county Will be visited, choice
cattle herds Will be inspected. and
demonstrations under the direction
Of the bureau will be attended. II
was also voted to hold q seed i'm
provement show sometime in No
vembcr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01
Auto Accident

An automobile accident ahot OPP
posite the B. r. Eaton homestead on
Water street attracted considerable
attention and caused some lutte
serious damage Friday night. II was
a Metz car driven by James Turner it
is understood but belonged to a com-
panion who was riding with him.
The two men who are employed in a
local textile mill were startire for
Bangor it is claimed but their journey
was cut short by a collision with an
electric light pole. The front pats of
the car was considerably dana ged
and Mr., Turner received quite a1esh
wound
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01
Odd Fellows Field Day at I1alIowel

Asylum Lodge No. 20. /. 0. Q. r.,
will actively take part in the Odd
Fellows Field Day to be held on
Thursday. July 4, at Hallowell. There
will be 4 parade at 10 O'Clock in the
morning and members are requested
to meet at Q O'Clock a. City Hall, Hal
lowell, to take part. The line 81
march will be taken UP. and lunch
will be served at the Vaughan estate
after which the parade will be com
pleted at City hall. where it is expect.
cd that an address will be made 10y
the Grand Master of Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01
40TH ANNUAL OF
OUR LIBRARIANS

Saratoga Springs. y. y, June 30
DELEGATE have begun to arrive here
for the 4oth annual conference of the
American Library Association which
opens tomorrow night and will con-
tinue daily until July ). Many nota
bic bookmon from all over the coun-
try, including Dr. Herbert Putnam.
librarian IF Congress. DR. \. l.. RAJ
ney Of Johns Hopkins University and
William Orr. educationa. director of
the Soun1 Mems Christian Associa :
ton, TIE last two named just re-
turned from France. will be present.
TIE fact that books have proved to
he weapons Of war will be shown
in the report Of the War Service
Committee, under whose auspices in
the past year hundreds Of thousands
Of volumes. largely technical books
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

IL is stated, has surprisingly
passed the demand 70. retreats
reading.
Camp librarians from Al II
camps will take part in the coz
ence and tell OF their personal
periences in war work.
The conference will be address
the President. Thomas Lynch vi
somary, librarian of the Penn
MIA State Library, who will sp>
Civilization" The second dayi"s
sion TUESDAY will include rcpdsf
officers and committees. n CAM
brary Symposium and general dis
sion.
Papers will be read on "Libr
and the United States Food Adm.
tration, What Our Library Is
ins to Help Win the War" 'Tne !,
ture Of Library ork."<and
Spirit of War LiteratHe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

The residence of G. A Strom on
the Middle Road, Cumberland. was
destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon
No one was at home at the time. 1t
was new two-story building. Some
Of the furniture was saved, but a
Liberty Bond and War Savings
Stamps. with other valuabes which
were upstairs in the house were de-
stroyed. An automobile was also
burned. There was an insurance Of
$500 on the house. but none on the
barn. The origin Of the fire Is no,
known,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01
ADVISOR TO GARDENERS
GOES TO THE COLORS #

War gardeners Of kennebec coun-
t. have lost the services Of a valued
advisor in the departure of c. A.
Storer, who has bcen serving in the
capacity Of emergency County agent
for the State College of Agriculture
Mr.. Storer has been called into the
military service as 4 member Of a
Pennington contingent. No success
or has been appointed and as a con-
sequence many arc being given con-
siderable concern by perplexing prob
lens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

large audience greeted Prof. Drew
II. Hathorn OF Coburn Classical ihsu-
tute at the close of the war savings
can,palcn day when he delivered
snlendjd address in the opera house. lie
was introduced by Geo. ". Cover, pres
ident az the Council for Aid and De
Tense In his address mainly he asked
three questions which he answered Wen
and wisely
These questions were Ia Why we are
in the war, b our purpose in the war
(c, Our part in the war. Prof Hathorn
gave as his answer to the first ques-
ton the fact that we are IN the war TOY
self-protection and, furthermore, LOT
much larger reason. the extending OF
what we believe is democratic gov
eminent to all the nations OF the world
large and small. To the second Ques-
ton, our purpose in the war is TO see
that every people has the right 10
choose its own form Of government
that small states have the same right
as large states, and that the world shall
be freed from the danger that comes
when so absolute a monarch decided
that he wants the world under ms
thumb. The reply to the third question
was, in brief. that our part III the war
is to consecrate everything we have.
time, money and life If necessary. The
boys are doing their part and we must
see to 1t that we do our part. He
brought out the thought, following out
this expression. that it is within the
TO
to the success Of the war through the
war savings proposition. His closing
message was an appeal to the people
to enter into this campaign. Through
iout his lecture was listened to with
skeen pleasure and an interesting feat
lure was his concise definition of the
German government and its contrast to
bur own. The keynote of the entire ad-
hress might well be termed the question
Af all taking part in the struggle.
Excellent pictures were shown in adj
Gtion to the address appropriate to the
OCCASION by the regular management of
i tie Opera house with Carl w, Malley as
i plnist.
= While definite returns cannot be at
ths time given out in the town. 1t is
sat TO say that Skowhegan will reach
Ehei $50 per capita if she does not %
Owe the top in her allotment. Up to
Saturday s92.0o in pledges had been re-
ceied. with some pledges received but
notcounted and others to he depended
upoi. In the county while returns had
not 1een generally received the towns
. hear from had made good Roadway in
obtaining their quotas, some having al
ready gone over the top.
Mis- Grace Russ>.l left Saturday
morning to visit for a time in Boston
: and vicinity.
Mrs, Carroll Gates and children, Thel-
ma aid Malcolm. left Saturday morn
ing 70 Portsmouth, y. H. to visit Mr..
. Gates.
Farmers in various sections seemed 70
prderto hold the Farm Bureau annual
meeting in August instead of last Sat
urday. and County Agent stiles accord
ingk determined to postpone the same
TO SINE date in that month.
; Ms. Harry Whittemore and Miss Inez
Bailey eft Saturday morning to visit
their brother. Guy Bailey, who is in
training,at Camp Devens.
! The. annual meeting Of the Sunshine
Society will be held on Thursday, July
II. at TIN home of the president Mrs
Mary V. Frederick. A picnic will be en-,
joyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

Of course everyone has heard G
former Ambassador Gerald's wonder
full book MY Four Years i'll Ger
many" Russell & Weston Co hay
Just received a large lot Of thes
books which have been selling ev
erywhere for s., but which they ar
offering At the amazing low price 0
75c While they last.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

The seasons work at the pulI
wood mill of the S. d. Warren Co
at kennebec, 4 few miles north o
the city on the cast side of the river
is going alons steadily and the pres
ent output of the mill is six carload
of pulp wood t.aily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01
Danes Smith

An interesting marriage i, has de-
veloped, occurred shortly before noon
last Thursday at the Congregational
parsonage on Leavitt street when
John c. Dane, son Of Mrs. kena
Churchill Dane and the late John
Henry Dane of Skowhegan and Miss
Lettie Smith of West Franklin We're
quietly welded Friends and rcla-
tives were aware that the marriage
was to occur in the near futuie but
were rather expecting hat the fere-
mony would be soIemniZed oft of
town. Having announced his decis-
ion to leave town on a certain rain,
one or more relatives went tt the
station and just as the train waspuil-
ing out learned that the marriage
troth had been plighted Just { few
minutes before. The couple have
gone to Portland where they espect
to be located during the s,lmms
Mr. Dane is a graduate CT Skewhe
gan High school and for a veal was
a student at Colby college, eventually
giving up his course owing 10 i'll
health. Later he was a teaclrr in
Tacloban, PHILIPPINE Islands remain
ing there for two years. About a
year ago he returned to Maine and
during the winter was principal OF
the Grammar school at North East
Harbor. 1t was there that he scame
acquainted with his present / wife,
who taught in the frs. and second
grades of school in the same building
SHE is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
D. +. Smith and has taught fog six
years at North East Harhor.i Nh
and Mrs. Dane will rot retnFl to
North East Harbor and are mo- yet
certain where they Will locates this
fall 1t is quite likely TO be in Son-
necticut however. as Mr.. DANG has
had fatterins position offered him
in that state. He is also interested in
aviation and may enlist in that de-
partnent Of war service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

The recent death of Frank E.
Smith. vice president and treasurer
Of the Augusta Trust Co. leaves but
four survivors of the class of 1877,
Cony High school. they being Ed
ward Z. Gage. Alice NJ. Reynolds,
Mrs Thomas Fl. BODICE and Miss
Mary l.. keegan. There were ID
graduates in the class. The princi-
pal Of Cony High at that time was
George 3. Files.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

Automobiles were in force Sunday
and judging from the amount o
travel il would appear that everyon'
who owned car took advantage O
the beautiful summer weather to en-
10Y a spin through the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

Augusta friends of Harry r, Low.
ell. who last week resigned from The
position of second trick operator al
the telegraph office of the Maine
Central passenger station in thi:
city to take position in Portland
will be glad 10 learn that he has de-
cided not TO make the change anc
has resumed his duties in the Angus.
ia office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

futile Bros. have their fnea1ew
garage building practically computed,
the Skowhesan Garage Co. conFscd
of Il. a. Tibbetts and L. NJ. Sonlorn
having already taken possession.
This building which is of bricks and
fire proof with every modern BON
venicncc replaces the burned bald :
ing and is located at the rear otthe
New Skowhegan House propertI It
is 120x50 and has an Office 25x22Seet.
The main building has cemeht foors
and has no posts which adds crafty
to the convenience in the handing of
cars. The Office and ware rooms in
a wing of the building to the wet of
the maine entrance are finislel in
hard pine. A steam heating pant
will furnish the heat and the sruc
ture is thoroughly modern IN livery
respect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

DR.. w. II. Harris Of this city ha
been appointed examining physic
ian by the New England Division 0
the Red Cross, and nurses and any
one wishing to be examined for tn
work can do so by calling on him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01
Do You Wish to Exchange
United States Bonds?

Will every subscriber to the Cow
eminent Bonds who wishes to ex-
change for one of the higher issues
please notify the bank through which
the subscription was made at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

The report Sunday regarding TIL
condition of Mrs. y. T. Folsom o
this city, who a short time ago un
derwent surgical treatment at tn
Augusta General hospital. was tina
she was steadily improving. whic.
will be gratifying news to her man
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

Sunday was the last day of June
and it was also the first real summer
day of the month. Saturday morn.
ing was cold enough however fol
early spring, with Thermometers
about town registering from 30 to
81 above zero. The THERMOMETERS
at the Bither pharmacy at O'Clock
Saturday morning registered an ever
81 degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

Mrs. Harry Chamberlain and baby
who had been guests at the home d
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ". y
Hutchins. left town Saturday fo'
her own home at Asbury Park. \. j
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

Mrs. w. D. Hutchins of Chandlel
street left Saturday for q visit OF twt
weeks in New York, where Nh
Hutchins is now located.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

Large Audiences Greet Prof rev T. athom of G. c. l. at
Close of S. S. Campaign Day When He Delivers Splendid
Address at Opera HouseConcert Given Under Auspices
of Ella Mitchell Phiathea Class-Annual County Meeting
If branches Of international Sunshine Socety-Marrage
of John C. Dane and Miss Let tie Smith Accident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Ellis Walker. who is now employee
at Bath, enjoyed Sunday at his hon
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01
Pleasing Concert Given
in Bethany Auditorium

An interested and thoroughly de-
lighted audience listened to the con-
cert given in Bethany Auditorium
Friday evening under the auspices of
the Ella Mitchell Philathea Glass.
The entire program was practically
under the direction of Mrs. Marion
Drake Flanders of Athens. Besides
her wonderful soprano numbers.
which are always a delight to Skow-
hogan audiences she directed the
Somerset Academy orchestra of
which she is the originator and leader
and played several accompamentS.
Her accompanist of the evening was
Mrs. Ella Parsons Ellingwood Of
Athens who gave very charming Sc
leCtions while Donald Woodman, a
young violiniSt of unusual merit also
Of Athens was prominent in the solo
numbers of the evening. Miss Allen
of Athens assisted in one trio with
her violin and Mrs. Ethel Whittier
Ames, organiSt at Bethany assisted
in one ACCOMPANIMENT number Miss
Doris Carpenter of Madison, with the
White Entertainment Bureau gave
several readings in her inimitable and
altogether charming fashion which
won for her as previously. much ad
miration on the part of Skowhegan
audiences.
Mrs r. H. White of Lewiston, State
Secretary and trea surer of the Inter
national Sunshine Society of Maine
who was here 70 attend the County
I1entin. al La kewoOl was entertained
by Mrs, |. S. Wheeler of Jewett street
the State vice president.
The illness Of Frank Mitchell, far
mer Of the Bigelow Hill neighborhood
is reported
The meeting Of the Woman's Read
ing Circle of the Congregational
church. to have been held with Mrs.
c. II. Mckinney at the parsonage on
Friday was postponed.
The members Of the Eta Goodwin
Tracy Philathea Glass and Miss Cad
die Browns Class entertained the
children and Young people Of the
First Baptist church in Very happy
manner Friday evening. The guests
we're received on Bloomfield Common
opposite the church where a victrola
furnished music for out Of door
games. Later the gathering number
ing something over one hundred dis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01
The automobile registration fees in

The automobile registration fees in
Maine continues to keep ahead Of last
years record, the excess to date be-
ing s1O4.s1275. The figures to Satur-
day noon. June % in the different
branches of registration were as fol-
lows, compared with those of the
same period Of last year:
ILLUSTRATIONS AND LICENSES
TO JULY l, 1918.
Registrations Observation-Disclosures. 3oozb
Licenses ................' ...'.'.' 1000
Tr,cks 1909
Dealers 400
Motor cycles ..................... 1lo3
Motorcycle dealers ............. IL
REGISTRATIONS AND LICENSES
TO JULY l, 1911.
Registrations ...........'.....'' -'o1f
Licenses observation-disclosures oo-fV
Trucks ................... oVoo
Dealers ,...............'.. "'f
Motorcycles ..............''.''. li'i
Motorcycle dealers ............. -
Total receipts to July l, 1871 s39n-
sss.75; receipts TO July !, 1918. soo2,-
50l50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

CONTIGUOUS manners thrive better
II given plenty Of public exercise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01
Slee %
well

While there are many causes for sleep
lsssness it frequently happens that de-
ranged stomach, liver or intestines are
Ahc real source OF the trouble. II your ap-
petite isn't good or food distresses in any
WAY, or the bowels do not move daily,
crl you feel languid and have headaches,
. teaspooniu! OF the genuine 81. f. At
woods Medicine. as directed, will quickly
relieve YOU OF these disagreeablc symp-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

toms. II is a most eco
nomioal HOME REMEDY;
. cent a dose as a physic
and blood purifier. You'll
save money and prevent
sickness by using it. Buy
only the TRUE Il. F." in
large bottle so cents, made
by the =. F. Medicine Co.,
.PursIaad. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-01

, jlyld1tx
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-11-24

TO say that our organization here during
the time of my absence in Government
work has rigidiy kept up with the Gov
ernment schedule and performed rec
ord OF which my associates and I are
really proud. ] am hrm believer TN
the future of the business industries OF
this country. believe while tho read
justment to normal conditions will take
some time and therefore the return y
normal will be gradual 1t Is none the
icss certain.
Tho recent limited production Of pas
Benger cars and trucks for tho public,
due to the unusual Government require
ments, leaves n big demand ready for
the manufacturers who are equipped TO
take advantage Of this situation. For
tunately for us, the added facilities and
equipment which we Installed for the
Government work arc OF such order that
they can Immediately be turned to tho
production OF Nash passenger cars and
trucks for general consumption. We
viii fulfil every requirement of the
Government, but | can see, within
short time. our big plant running to ca
pacity to supply the normal trade OF
the general public for passenger cars
and trucks.
III believe the country is to see great
prosperity In the next three Or four
enrs, and am sure that the motor ear
industry will profit to it's full share in
this general prosperity"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-11-24
PACKARD's TRUCK SCHOOL.
Free Course Opened for Owners
and Drivers.

in view OF the Increased demand for
rained truck operators. and the scarcity
v reliable men who understand some
hing more than the simple operation
motor truck. the Packard Motor
AR Company Of New York has opered
free truck schoo, 10 all Packard own
~ and dr.gSrs.
J'ne course does no. aiteu1' 20 make
Z skilled motor mechanic out OF a mar
n "A weeks time, but il does teach him
the construction, operation and proper
cH:e Of his truck. and how to make
minor repairs ard adjustments--some
thing that altogether too many drivers
are not thoroughly familiar with.
Tho course lasts one week. the me-
'hanical side being presented in tho
morning session at Sixty-flrst street and
Broadway. and the practical driving be-
ne taught at the Long Island City
service station. Special attention Is paid
20 the manipulation OF the truck In con-
sested trafic. and In operating the
ruck at the loading platform. Grad
yates are assisted in getting a drivers
license II they do not already possess
one.
Tho school has already proved quite
popular. and the attendance IL con-
family increasing Mary big firms op-
Grating fleets OF Packard trucks are
ending not only their drivers. hut their
mechanical superintendents to take the
course. which Is repeated every week for
The beneft of newcomers and those who
rave missed certain portions of the pre-
vious week. Any one interested In the
curse may call Mr.. T. II Smith ~
Columbus $500 for more detailed ex-
PLANTATION OF the Packard Companys
crusade fer better trucking