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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
WEST GARDINER
Mrs Phoebe Wadsworth

Funeral services for tho late Mrs.
Phoebe N'adswOrth. who died in
Portland in January were held at the
Friends church in West GARDINER.
Sunday. Nay 10. at two O'Clock. The
remains were brought from Portland
by automobile hearse. and were ac-
COMMANDED by Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. r.
Wadsworth Philip Wadsworth and
Mr.. and Mrs. +. r. Delano of Port.
land and Mrs. Jennie GrotOn Of
Portsmouth. \. II. The funeral ad-
dress was given by Willis Halves of
Augusta and there were several
short addresses by other ministers Of
the Friends church. who were pres
ent. The bearers We're George Went
worth. Everett Pinkham, w. A. Hop
llins and Eben Horne. Mrs. Wads-
worth wHs born in West Gardiner.
passing he early life there and often
came to peach at the Friends church
during her pastoratc i'm Augusta.
The large attendance at her funeral
and the profusion of beautiful floral
offerings testified to the great respect
and esteem felt for Mrs. Wadsworth
by all who knew her. Among those
present were friends from Augusta.
Hallowell. Winthrop and Manchester.
The internent took place in the fam
lily lot in the cemetery near the
Friends church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

4 meeting of the Gardiner Improve
ment Society. which has been incor-
porated under the laws Of this State.
was held at the city council rooms
Thursday evening. At this meeting
the following were appointed a com
mittce to look after the clean up
work q. u. Libby. +. L. Russell. Z.
II Gray and Fred Noyes. Miss Flea
ror Lewis. Miss Della Collins, Mrs.
Julia Wiltshire, Miss Eleanor Nc
Causland and Mrs. NJ G.. Folsom
This committee with that recently
appointed Will meet this evening,
when the details of the work will lee
made up. 1t is the intention of ha"-
ing the first two days of next week
devoted to getting the rubbish ready
and on Wednesday teams furnished
by the city and those contributed by
private parties will call and cart OFF
the collections. Under H. G.. Coombs
and Rev. NJ. @. Folsom the Boy
Scouts are to be enlisted in the
work and from the results obtained IN
former years. there will be great
Improvement in the looks of the ell
tire CitN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
FROM HALLOWELL
Haowe Takes Exception to Augustus Claim of Being First
City in State to Exceed Its Notwithstanding Still Continues
Red Cross Drive-PatriOtc Entertainment This Evening
Patriotic Entertainment This Eve

Patriotic Entertainment This Eve.
ming .
The patriotic entertainment to he
given at City hall this evening prom
ises to be well patronized and the fol-
lowing program will be carried out:
Solo dance, The American" Miss
Ida Fish: singing, America" audi
ence; selection, O'Brien- Carey or
chestra: solo. Miss Constance F'lynt:
"A Little Patriot" Master Orville
Cummings; solo, Mrs. Charles Per-
kins; flag drill, II young ladies' solo.
Your Flag and My Flag" Master
Charles O'Brien: talk on Red Cross,
Judge B. F.. Maher: song. The
Drummer Boy" Master Edward
Lewia: solo, Miss Edith MCGOWAN;
goodnight drill, Olive Cummings,
Helen Fuller Sarah Fuller Constance
Flynt. Barbara Hamilton, Christine
Ward
Miss Christine Carey. Mrs. John
Robinson and Miss Roberta Harvey
Will be the accompanies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
Elvin A.
Leighton
Gardiner
REPORT BIRD DAY
OF DRIVE IN CITY
Gardiner

The report of the third days drive
for the Red Cross for the Gardiner
district was most encouraging. Two
of the towns which were assigned to
this branch reported, Litchfeld s167,
and Pittston $50, Only four of the
eight working teams made a report in
time but al the others are out and
wasting no effort to not only reach
the $40. 80 assigned, but it is hoped
to double this The committee made
the following report:
Team |. 1915; team ?, s34: team 8,
s21S; team S. $50; war fund com
mittee, $4,000; booths At Smiths and
y. O.. S31; Litchtield, 1857; Pittston.
S35, making s2S34 Previously re-
ported, Sab; total S7247.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

The vestry Of the First Baptist
church was filled Thursday evening
with the members of the parish ana
their friends when a reception was
rendered to their new pastor and lis
wife. Dr.. and Mrs. Winslade. The
rooms We're prettily decorated with
the national flag and flowers and dur
ing the evening light refreshments o.
fruit punch and fancy cakes and
crackers were served. An interesting
entertainment of music, both vocal
and Instrumental with readings we've
rendered. The evening was most
pleasantly passed and all feel GER
tain with the leadership of DR.. WIN
SHADE, the church will prove one Of
the leading ones of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
Funeral Henry c. kirkwood

The funeral of the late Henry c.
Kirkwood was held from the Home
chapel at 8 A. NJ. Thursday, Rev. C..
H. Temple officiating. The inter
ment was made in the Home Gene
terry. The floral tributes were many
and beautiful. Among those present
were Mrs Stephen Convey. of Wei
pole, y. H., Mrs. Fred Fairbrother of
Chelsea. and Hugh G. krkwood Of
Kineo. children of the deceased.
Cutler Post. No. As, 6. a. r., at
tended in body and conducted their
services according to the ritual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
PEOPLE OF ITALY
President Sends Mes
sage on Sd Anniversary
Mass Meeting Held In Washington
Celebration Forerunner of Many to
Be Held All Over Country Today
Observance of Day Was Requested
BY Wilson in Message to Nation,
Sunday

Washington, May 23.-The third
anniversary of ltaly's entrance in the
war was celebrated in Washington
tonight at a mass meeting under the
patronage of President Wilson and
at which Secretary Lansing and
ambassador, were speakers.
Many government officials. foreign
diplomats and members of Congress
attended. A message from President
Wilson extending traternal greeting
to the Italian people and bidding
them god-speed was read by Sec
rotary Lansing. 1t has been cabled
to Ambassador Page at Rome and
will be read throughout Italy tomor-
row at celebrations commemorative
the day. three years ago, when Italy
again unfurled her battle flag against
the Huns. The message said:
Il am sure ! am speaking for the
ing to the Italian people warm fra
ternal greetings upon this the ami
versary of the entrance Of Italy into
this great war in which there is be-
ing fought out once for all the ire
pressible conflict between free self
government and the 0iCtation of
force. The people of the United
States have looked with profound in
tercSt and sympath thy upon the efforts
and sacrifices of the Italian people,
are deeply and sincerely interested
in the present and future security Of
Italy and are glad to find themselves
associated with a people to whom
they are bound by so many personal
and Intimate ties in a struggle whose
object is liberation. freedom, the
rights of men and nations to live
their own lives and determine their
own fortunes, the rights of the weak.
as well as the strong and the main
tenanCe of justice by the irresistible
force Of free nations leagued togeth-
err in the defense of mankind With
ever-incrcasing resolution and force
we shall continue to stand together
in this sacred common cause.
America salutes the gallant King
dom of Italy and bids her good
speed
The celebration here tonight was
the forerunner Of many that are to
he held over the country tomorrow
Observance Of Italys day was re-
quested by President Wilson in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

One of the pleasing events of the re-
cent flag raising at Farmngdale was
the face that all the flags presented for
the occasion. G. A. Cunningham pre-
senting the national flag, the treasury
depa rtment the honor flag and the res
idents gave for the Red Cross the SER
vice flag, the ladies making them at
their homes. Mrs. George King NAV
ing the service flag and Mrs. l.. A.
Rouse the Fed Cross. S. c. Decker
gave the halyards, A. c. McCausland
the staff ana W. c. Horn and Preston
Brann their labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
Red Cross Film Spectacle for Sunday
Next a Grand Display. Small
Prices, Elaborate Screen Display.
No Seats Reserved. Advance
Tickets Now on Sale.

France in Arms Field Service
on the Western Front" "Humapity's
Appeal and With Pershing's Men
in France makes program we'll
worth three times the admission
charged, fifteen cents to all. The rea
son for the small prices is this-the
Red Cross desires the presence of
every person in Gardiner at the Coli
scum next Sunday afternoon at >
o'clock sharp. An orchestra of four
pieces will accompany these films and
the whole should round into one
grand silent drama display. It's
really a fifty cent show for fifteen
cents and the cause of the low prices
has already been stated The people
purchasing tickets in advance will be
gwen first choice of seats, and If the
theatre should not be filed by the
purchasers Of tickets. the box office
will then be opened for admissions.
with Pershing's Men in France"
should be of great interest 10 every
mother, father and sister of those
cover there" and this big theatre
should not hold the people. Secure
your tickets early, don't wait until
Sunday.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

There was admitted at the Card
ner General hospital Thursday Mrs
Bertha Mcdonald of Dresden for sur
Sical treatment. Master Davis Oar
ling for surgical treatment The CON
Gition of Miss Reta Plant who was
recently operated upon, is reported as
most favorable and also that of Pat
sy Regain, who had the foot amputat-
ed at the ankle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
UNLIMITED
Authority Is Asked For
Raising an Army
To the Extent That Men Within
Draft Age Can Be Organized and
ecu: Q d-House Committee
Adopts Bakers Recommendations

Washington, May 2S.-Congress was
asked by Secretary Baker today FOR
unlimited authority in raising an
army to the extent that men within
the draft age can be organized and
equipped.
On leaving the conference. Secve-
tary Baker said:
Il recommend to the committee an
increase of the Presidents power SO
men as he finds himself able to train,
equip and use to bring about a sue
cessful termination of the war. That
is what is before the committee now
The House military committee
adopted Secretary Bakers recon-
mendations unanimously and they
will be Incorporated into the army
b.u.
No recommendation was made by
the secretary as to q change in the
draft ages.
This amendment to the existing
law was adopted by the committee:
provided, that the authority con-
ferred upon the President by the
act approved May Is. 1917. entitle ],
An Act to authorize the President
to increase temporarily the military
establishment of the United States
is hereby extended so as to author
ze him during each fiscal year to
raise by draft as provided in said act
and acts amendatory thereof the
maximum number of men which may
be organized. equipped. trained and
used during such year for the pros
ecution of the present war until the
same shall have been brought to 4
successful conclusion"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
ADJUSTMENTS
THE STRAND


Everybody's Favorite, Bessie sarris.
Gale, in Her Latest ParaIta Feature.
"sl'ndfolded," and Mack Sennett
Keystone Comedy at the Strand
Today. Come Tonight. Don't Wait
Until Saturday. You know why.
Bessie Barriscale has attained an
other shining success to add to the
brill1ance Ct her career as an actress
through her remarkable por. oyal in
the leading role of "Blindfolded." the
Paralta play, which will be the at
traction at the Strand theater for two
days, commencing today.
In this picture. Miss Barriscale ap-
pears as Peggy Muldoon" and the
delineatio1 of the member of the un
derworld is proof of her unlimited
versatility and her powers as an
emotional actress. The characteriz-
alton Of Peggy" in the story is a
decidedly difficult one to portray in
as much as it demands that Miss
Barriscalc appears in the disguise of
a man who breaks" safes with the
expert cracksmen who are her &C
!
must appear as an apparently un-
sophisticated young woman who is
the mother of a child and the wife of
struggling bank employee. How
ever, Miss Barriscale has impersonat-
ed this Fart, which is so different
from all her former work, in man
ner that makes it realistic and CON
vincing.
The supporting cast of "Blindfold-
ed" is unusually good Joseph j.
bowling. the eminent character actor
of the Paralta Company. appears in
the role of Patrick Muldoon," The
Ear, hardened inhabitant of the
underworld and a man whose hate for
society has made him so bitter that
| he even ohucates and trains his
adopted daughter from childhood to
! follow in lis footsteps and carry on
his work after he dies.
Edward Coxen, who has been dis
tinguishing himself lately in Paralta
| and SeleXart productions, appears in
the Leading masculine role opposite
Miss Barriscale. Others in the cast
are Jay Morley and Helen Dunbar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

A gasoline traction engine attractei
quite a bit of attention in it's journey
Through Water street Thursday fore
noon on its way to work on the Brann
farm. Farmi7gdale. While there engag-
ed there were few who passed 1t but
what stopped and watched the work. 1t
it thought there will BE many more in
this vicinity in a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Special Today, CoIiseum-"The Boy
Scouts to the Rescue" Little Mary
Pickford in "M'liss" and Mack SEN
nett Comedy. 9 Reels - Pauline
Frederick and June Caprice at the
johnson Opera House-Both Big
Programs
What have we done for the Boy
Scouts Of Gardiner? That's a uues-
ton that should interest every clti-
zen of Gardiner. The management If
the Coliseum has booked the grent
fve-part serial picture, two reels ev-
cry week beginning today Tho Boy
scouts to the Rescue" This big &C.
rial should have The support of ev-
cry father. mother. sister and col.,-
IN within 4. radius Of % miles. lis
an organization that is deserving #
your consideration and the attend
ance should he If the record brea X
ing variety. sittle Mary Pickfocd
VIII DC seen in her great ArtCrAf TT
picture, Miss" and the Mack Sen
nett comedy. His Smothered Low. "
IN TWO parts. This makes n nine--nn1
show and corker The same sma IL
prices prevail. six and IL cents. Tho
Dill at the Johnson Opera house IS
another of those bargain day gift.
Pauilne Frederick in the Paramount :
aircraft picture. Madame jealousy :;
June Caprice in THE Unknown" the
great Fox feature and Burton Holmes.
lhiS makes the regular Friday ANA
saturday program at the same small
prices. Watch for Theda Bara next
week in what the people call The
film Spectacle Of the year, Cleo
patra. William Farnum coming in
Les Miresables." The best programs
shown in Maine are seen at thes,,
theatres and programs that cost a
lot of money.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

]. NJ. Jerow, who has been confined
at the home of his daughter. Mrs. G. \.
Cunningham. Grant street, Farmingdale.
as the result of being thrown from
moving eiectric car. has so far recoV-
cred as to be able TO resume his duties
at hallowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
LOCAL NOTICE

Special at the Acme for Friday, May
q. only, one of the biggest features
ever produced in seven acts, The War
TOR" Played all the big time at one
dollar prices. Prices for this showing
Matinee. children lie. adults lie; eve.
ming. adults &c. Last episode of THE
Fatal Ring" may23d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
PITTSTON

EAST-Mr. and Mrs. John A.
Kanly and daughter Elizabeth have
arrived from Boston and will occupy
the new home recently purchased by
them in this village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

The BOYS are now in all their glory
for they are able to go swimming and
every afternoon their places along the
river see large numbers of them en-
towing the sport. They report the wa
ter as warm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24
FRIDAYS Concert Program

March. The Moose. Fearns;
Overture, The Drum Major. It'll;
Waltz, "Ciribribin" Prestalozza; Sc
lection The Broken Idol', Alstyne;
The Love Dance. Every Little Move
ment", Hosh; "Reminiscences Of the
South, Solomon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

George Gray and Fred Willy returned
from a few days business trip IN the
woods near Moxie. During Their spare
minutes they succeeded in catching
very nice string of trout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Saturday morning the members Of the
G.. II. 5. baseball team take automo-
hi,es 10 Rumford. where they play the
Rumford team in the afternoon. They
will be accompanied by a large number
of followers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

r+a welcome sound of the steamer
Augustus whistle was heard for the
FIRST time in her regular summer work
THURSDAY morning. She had few pas
saneers for the Islands, bus heavy
ereiubt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

There will he a meeting Of r.
Pythian Sisters Aid Friday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Anne Bar-
ker, Main avenue, Farmingdale. All
members are requested to be pres
Cnt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

1.-THE Journal wishes to say that
the statement that Augusta was the
first city in Maine to exceed its quo
IA was quoted from the Associated
Press service sent out from Port
land and was taken on it's face value.
Possibly Hallowells failure to
promptly claim the distinction eth
er through tie Augusta Chapter or
direct with Portland headquarters
may explain why proper credit was
not given to the Granite City]
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

There will be a rehearsal Of Heath
Relief Corps this evening at 30 O'Clock
and all are requested to be present as
there is much work to be done on the
wreaths for Memorial day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

-r.. y f. e.. T.. soon" Of the Univer-
taast church who" was TO have been
,e,5 a, the parsonage this evening will
be hc,I on the vestry instead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Raymond Getchel and DIR. c. II.
Liverpool returned to their homes in
Somerville. Mass. Thursday. after
passing two weeks ut Mr.. Gctchell's
cottage at FAIRS Cove, Lake Cob
bOsSeecoDtee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

The barge Tohisokon of Philadel-
pha with 947 tons of coal arrived in
this city Thursday for Hamilton e
Co. This is the first barge to arrive
in this city this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

owing 70 the enlistment oc Bernard
leighton In tho navy. Carleton Jones
has been chosen the class prophet of
the graduating class Of the Gardiner
high school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

"Cv" GRAY has resigned as captain
of the Maria Clark Grammar schoo,
baseball team and Kenneth Turner
has been elected to fill the vacancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

The surgical dressings committee
will meet this afternoon at the Ma
sonic rooms. a large attendance Is
earnestly desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Regular meeting Of Crescent Lodge.
No. 3. A. o. L. w. at 100 o'clock
this evening. A large attendance Is
desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Mrs q " Auher is visiting at the
home u her son. Frank l.. Auber. Lin
co'n avenue. after passing the winter
IN FLORIDA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

l.. +. Slosberg continues closing ont
the stock of goods purchased from
Slosberg's Blue Store at Augusta.
Many attractive inducements appear
in the ad tOdaN-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

message to the nation last Sunday
and at his direction Italian flags
were raised today on all government
buildings in the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Miss Gertrude Leonard OF this city
has gone to Waterville. where she
will be employed as nurse in the Sis
ters' hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

THE entertainment 10 have been given
d. North I,t.ston this evening for the
tooea, % the Red cross has Aeen post
rared until saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Raymond Cantoni returned TO his
home in this city Thursday from
Bath, where he has been employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

81. coal-ladeu barge Tohickon in tow
i, no Tug seguin passed through the
ar.w Thursday forenoon for Augusta
g,arties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Scott Foster Of Farmingdale re-
turned from a short visit at Portland
last evening. where he has been Wis
iting his sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

The Ladies' Ana of the Methodist
ctus-h viii meet this afternoon with
Mrs George Mrtduslaud. Winter street,
ara the ladies are requested to come
prepared 70 sew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

The members Of the sophomore class
Of the 6 H. :. have 20 per cent in the
purchasing Of thrift stamps. This is the
first class 70 DO this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

w. A. Stockman of Portland was a
business visitor in this city Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

Mrs. Thomas Dick left Thursday
morning for Allston, Mass. who're
she will visit her daughter, Mrs. Ju-
LA Monet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

E L. Goodspeed and Rev F. G. Fol-
som Of this city were at Monmouth
Thursday evening, where they address
ed a Red Cross meeting. Rev. Mr.. Fol-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

The first time in j. years HalloweI
will have a travelling show Sa'u:-
Gay, May 20. Guy Bros. Minstrels at
the Acme theater. with a big band
and orchestra. Popular prices. Re
served seats on sale at the ticket
office Thursday morning and every
day until performance. Special mai
nee for the children at go: evening
at S.l5. Watch for street parade at
moon. may23 -24-@5-26
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

J. Frank of Gainesville. O., vas a
business visitor in this city Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-24

\ payment of % per cent is now
due on the Third Liberty Loan bonds
AS. up to and including May y.
1918.