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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

Maine newspaperdom Will regret thal
war and local conditions have caused the
suspension Of the publication of the
Livermore Falls Advertiser. one Of the
brightest of the Maine weekly exchanges.
/: was founded nearly a quarter Of a
century ago. Livermore Falls is TOW
without paper. Its publisher, L. L
Beck, in a two-column announcement,
gives the following reasons for the sus-
pension:
The increased cost of labor and all ma
terial entering into the publication Of a
local paper, lack Of support on the part
Of majority of the leading business
men and advertisers and falling off in
subscriptions since the price of the paper
was advanced from 81 90 to $50, the first
of the year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Riggs (katt
Douglass Wiggin). of New York City,
left Saturday for a trip to the West IN
dies The trip is being especially made
for the benefit Of Mrs. Riggs health.
They expect to return to New York about
March the sixth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
DRIVE AWAY HEADACHE
Rub Musterole on Forehead
and TEMPLES

A headache remedy without the dam
gers of Headache medicine" Relieves
headache and that miserable feeling from
colds or congestion. And it acts at once!
Musterole is a clean, white ointment,
made with oil of mustard. Better than a
mustard plaster and does not blister.
Used only externally, and in no way can
it affect stomach and heart as some in.
ternal medicines do.
Excellent for sore throat, bronchitis.
Group, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, con.
gestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago,
all pains and aches of the back or joints,
sprains, sore muscles. bruises. chilblains,
frosted feet. colds of the chest lit often
prevents pneun1onia).
3Qc and 6Qc lars: hnsnital size 81 so
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

Factory output two hundred thousand
daily Largest selling brand Of lOc. Cigars
In the world. Factory. Manchester. N. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

egg. The egg is the largest ever seen
there. Master Emmett is said to be
the youngest poultry fancier in the
state. if not in New England. He has
at present a large flock and carries on
his poultry business without aid. He
dresses the poultry himself for mar
ket and sells many eggs each week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
REFC.nAmS
ID PILLS

which stimulate the liver,
regulate the flow of bile,
sweeten the stomach, and
renew healthy bowel action.
A household remedy ap-
proved by sixty years ofpub-
lie service. For everyday
illnesses, Beecham's Pills
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21
CR4NITEVILLE

! Mrs. Daniel Mclean of North Derby
| is renewing old acquaintance here.
NJ. j. Mcleod returned from Highgate
Yesterday, where he has been on fishing
trip.
The following item clipped from a
New Haven paper might well be read in
every community where Red Cross meet
ings are held: One of the points made
by Mrs August Belmont and Mrs. Stem
ons in their addresses to the Red Cross
workers was the matter of reserves the
same as in the army. The same women
cannot work throughout the entire year
and there should be others coming INTO
the work right along, so that II one or
more have to drop out at any time there
should be others to fill the gap, The
ranks must be kept intact, and the few
cannot do ii all One is apt to see the
same faces at the library right along;
they are the faithful. A call is made
for other women to see their duty in do
ing Just bit of the work"
AT Gazeley's park Wednesday even
ing baseball game was played by the
married men Of Graniteyille against the
single men. Batteries were as follows:
Married men, Vivien and Adrich; single
men: Sheridan and B. Vivien. Single
men won by. a score of 5 to 2. The
proceeds, sos, was given to the Red
Cross. Owing TO the cold weather Me
attendance was very small, but later an
other game will be played for the same
purpose and it 10 to be hoped that the
bows will have better support. The
promoters of this game were Theodore
Lascor and Lawrence Graham, and Jo-
seph Suitor kindly gave his services as
gatekeeper.
Mrs. Alfred Roach, president of the
Graniteville branch of the Red Cross,
acknowledged the receipt of sos from
a baseball game.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21
TALK OF THE TOWN

War chest payments should be made al
Church street school building, near Con
gregationa church.
Gladys Hulette in miss Nobody q
Pathe feature, and ''The Fighting Trail,
Bjou to-day.-adv.
George F, Chapman of Woodsville, n
H., a hotel clerk, who made things lively
for himself and few others along North
Main street yesterday, was locked up by
the police and arraigned before Magis-
trate II. w. Scott in municipal court this
morning on an intoxication charge. He
admitted a first offense and paid SIS fine
with costs of SO, William Porcell OF
Graniteville also acknowledged a first
offense and obtained his release by pay
ing the minimum fine and costs of $40.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21
UHLI4MSTOWN

The war savings stamp committee
when calling upon you for your subserip-
tion, is required to put down your name
whether you pledge or not. If a person
refuses to pledge for the purchase OF
any stamps, his reason for refusing
must be written down in the space re-
served for that purpose. This reason
will be reported to the state director
and BY him sent to the department at
Washington. The government wants 10
know who is supporting this war and
who is refusing to support it. We do not
know what action will be taken.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21
FUNERAL OF MARSHALL KING.
Was Held at st. Monica's Church Thi
Morning.

The funeral of Marshall King, ma.
tive of St. Claire, p. O., whose death at
the home of his daughtert Mrs. Joseph
Tondreau, 49l North Main street, OH
Wednesday morning followed a lingering
illness, was held in st. Monica's church
this morning at 9 o'clock, the parish
priest. Rev. FIR. p. NJ. Mekenna, Off
ciating at the requiem mass. The bear
ers were: Theodore Dessureau, George
Tonguay, Siffroid Beaulieu, and Joseph
Tondreau. There were a number of fine
floral tributes. Interment was made m
the Catholic cemetery on Beckley street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21
DAMAGED AUSTRIAN BRIDGE.
First American Aviators to Fly on Ital'
ian Front Did 1t.

Italian Army Headquarters, Thursday
June 2o.-The first American aviators to
iy on the Italian front went to-day on
a bombing expedition and succeeded IN
blowing two holes in a new Austrian
bridge across the Piave river.
The commander of the Italian aviation
camp expressed satisfaction with the
work of the Americans. The aviation
forces on this front are displaying the
most intense activity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21
Notice to Motorists.

Traffic regulations on North Main
street must be strictly obeyed Park
close to curb with wheels turned out.
thus conserving space; no double park
ing. Allow five feet each side Of a cross
ing. Laws relating to electric cars will
be enforced to the letter. Motorcyclists
are asked to keep in mind the state laws
as they affect city streets.
Aldermanic Police Committee
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21

Leeds, P O., where he spent few days
on business.
Mrs. Arthur Miller is on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Catchspsugh of
Greenfield, Mass, are visiting relatives
here.
Mrs. Arthur Edwards went to Barre
City hospital Wednesday for treatment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21
WASHINGTON

The librarian states that the item
in yesterdays Times in regard TO books
wanted was incorrect. The appeal was
for books for the camp library and not
for the public library. Otherwise the
item was correct.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21
TALK OF THE TOWN

Pay your war chest pledges at Church
street school, rather than at banks.
Louis LABEL of Hardwick has begun
work at Jones Bros. Granite Co.'S office
instead of at Jones & Nyes stable, as
stated in yesterdays paper.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21
THE UNION DRY GOODS COMPANY
Card of Thanks.

I wish to thank all my neighbors and
friends for the kindness which they
showed me while / was sick, for the
fruit, fishes and flowers, also DR.. Avery
for his medical care.
Mrs. Mary Bacon, East Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21
WEBSTERVILLE

p. F. Nerney of Moretown is visiting
his brother, f. H. Nerney.
Mrs. William Scale of Inverness, p.
O.. and her daughter, Sadie Scale, of Ha-
verhill, Mass, are visiting relatives here.
w. j. Coxon returned Tuesday from
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21
BARRE DAILY TIMES
FRIDAY, JUNE 81. 1918.
The Weather.

Fair tonight and somewhat warmer
in the interior; Saturday probably
showers, with rising temperature; light
variable winds, becoming south.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21

Regular communication Of
Granite lodge. No. Is. =. and A.
NJ. Friday, june y, at 1880 p
m. Per order ". NJ.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

wANTED-A rirl to wait on counter: Bal.
timore Lunch. sSti
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21

WANTED AT ONCE A sirl 70 do house
work in family Of two call at 10 Central
street. Barre. EST
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21

TOR SALE-Besns Tor rsrlEnting Nellc--
Eye Beans. s. o. for % rs rot hand sorts-c !:
Bingham Marvin. No1tpeiier. tel eii-h. sots
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21

Made of fine grade yarns, V neck,
sleeveless, knee length, in tight and
loose knee, sizes SO to A.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21

TENEMENTs TO RENTS and $40; in
cal raw. esu
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-21

TO RENT-Good furnished rooms at ITO So.
Main street. corner Ayers street: all things
furnished for light housekeeping. s3S'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-02
Obituary
George SchlOtfeldt.

George Schlotfeldt, employed for
seven years by the city of Moline as
merchant policeman. died at noon to-
day In the home, TOT Sixteenth street,
Moline, at the age Of 81.
He had been ailing IA months, and
one year ago yesterday he found it
necessary to resign his position with
the city. Since that time he had not
worked, though it was only in the last
week that he was belfast. During his
service with the city he was an effic-
lent and faithful officer in the per-
Torrance of his duty. He was known
to every one on his beat as George,
and even the youngsters called him by
his first name.
Mr.. Schlotfeldt was native of Mo-
line, having been born April 3, 1863.
He learned the trade of iron molder
and he followed that occupation until
he became connected with the Moline
police force. Except for the time that
he spent in the east he resided in Mo-
line all his life.
He was married at Cleveland, Ohio.
to. Miss Bell Dennis. They came to
Moline year after their marriage.
Surviving are six children, five sis
tiers and one brother, all of Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-02
WILL GIVE LECTURE.

C. Sakelarcos, formerly professor Of
the University Of Athens and an edi-
tor Of daily newspaper in Athens, is
visiting in East Moline, and next Sum
day afternoon he will give an address
In the hall at Tenth street and Six
tenth avenue. He Is a man Of promi-
nence in his native land, and for
months he has been in the United
States giving lectures urging the
Greek residents Of this country to
support the nation in the war, to en-
list in the military service. boost the
Red Cross, buy Liberty bonds and
boost the army Y. M. c. A., and other
American patriotic enterprises. He
shows In his lecture that the best
interests OF the Greek people are iden-
teal with those of the United States.
Following stirring address he made
In Cedar Rapids members OF the Greek
colony present subscribed 5000 for the
Red Cross. He declares that in the
pages Of history there are two great
lights of pure democracy, the democ-
racy OF the United States and that of
the ancient Athens of Pericles. He
shows that America has long been
the loyal friend of the Greek people
10 their struggles for freedom from
Inc tyranny of the Turks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-02
WARM WEATHER IN
SOUTH IS A FAKE
G. HOWARD ROSS

Moline friends have received the
following interesting letter from c.
howard Ross. former high school in
structor, who is at Fort Oglethorpe,
Georgia, with the headquarters com
pany:
am beginning to feel quite we'll
located by this time. For a few DAYS
i mad hard time to get myself into
camp at all. No one, not even super
ior omcers. knew what to do with me.
was sent from one place to another
anu pack again, proving to one officer
mat he was wrong in his interpreta-
tion OF my case, and yet using his
statements to disagree with another
decision elsewhere! No one knew Just
what to do with drafted man volun-
tarily indicted into the service
Il have been placed in a non-com
school. and after we become settled
We are planning on little of the in
tellectual along with the ultra physi-
Cal. My uniform is very nearly COM
plete, few minor pieces of equipment
to be given out later. The quarter
master has hot sense Of humor along
the equipment line. My trousers are
Al, my drawers 80; both to fit about
the same equatorial zone. My king
dom for compromise on measure
ments.
Our homes are small tents, each
provided with a dinky stove, cots, with
or without a wooden floor. It's case
OF rustic your own wood, build your
own fire or go cold. The men in our
company are mostly of college educa-
ton and many are graduates. / have
even struck few from the good old
U. of NJ.
Talk about warm weather in the
south. Hello, Sunny South! It's plain,
old-fashioned Ohio-winter cold we
have here. Two inches of snow fell
last night, and the zero-point on the
thermometer has been flirted with on
numerous occasions.
Our spirits are good, and we feel
we are going to be Of some definite use
in hospital battalion IA. Our officers
are quite human and approachable.
They are mostly young medical men,
and few are not ultra-certain as yet
on some military matters.
1.-THE Y. M. c. A. is the balm Of our
tired muscles and WEAKNESS. AT pres
ent we are having track meet con-
test on the stage. The men are taking
a great deal of interest, and there is
considerable babbling Of heads for
company favorites.
Its about time to go over and crawl
into the flap of the little tent and
dream Of the steam-heated days. In q
way, we are fortunate to be broken
into ultra-rough life over here. The
boys who have steam-heated barracks
in the United States will be uncom-
Portable in France.
"The big talk here is when we &c
! over I've been at this camp only a
few days, but I've caught the fever
body and soul. Here's to that day"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-02
FORMAL CHARGES
NOT YET on File
Aldermen Ryan and Wilcox Fail to
Make Complaints to Follow
Up Raid.

No disposition was made today of
the case of Mike Janis, East Moline,
coffee house proprietor arrested New
Years eve when two aldermen and
two patrolmen found card game in
progress with $16.85 ON the table, in
his place. No warrants were pro-
cured today. Alderman J. F. Ryan,
one of those Who led the raid. was alb
sent from the city, and Alderman w.
H. Wilcox did not file complaints. Mr..
Wilcox, after conference with Chief
T. ]. Schafer, said he would swear
out warrants on the charge of gam
ing, but that he would not press q
charge of selling liquor without IL
cense. Police said the latter charge
could not be sustained in court. Three
cases of beer were found in the place,
but there was no evidence of any hav-
ing been sold.
Janis. appeared at police headquar-
tiers at for hearing, but there was no
formal charge against him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-02
HARDING TO Give
MOLINE ADDRESS
Governor Of Iowa Selected to Speak
to Men at Y. NJ. c. A. on National
Day Observance.

Arrangements have been completed
for Governor W. l.. Harding Of Iowa
TO address the mems meeting at the
Moline Y. NJ CA. on Feb. 10, which
Is to be observed by the country at
National day. General Secretary c. B.
Hall has been a personal friend of
Iowa's chief executive for many years.
Governor Harding will speak on some
subject of current interest dealing
with the national crisis.
Francis Nelson, former member Of
the British parliament, will speak to
the men next Sunday afternoon, For
nearly a quarter Of century he was
In the newspaper and theatrical game
before entering politics. He is also
author of a number of successful
dramas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-02
CROSSING GUARDS
ARE NOW on JOB
Uniformed Officers Make Appearance
for First Time in Order to Bet.
ter Safeguard Public.

Newly appointed uniformed trafic
guards assumed their duties for the
first time at the railroad crossings in
Moline this morning. The men are to
work from $3.50 to $3.50, being given
one day OF in seven, Officer Gamble be-
ing the relief man..
Under the, orders issued today by
Chief Ben DeJaeger, signal system
has been established, one toot OF the
officers whistle calling for all north
and south traffic to stop; two blasts,
resuming traffic, and three calling for
aid. Telephone communications be-
tween the crossing booths are to be
established at once.
The new men on duty, who are TO
be paid by the city, the latter being
reimbursed by the railroads, are:
Thirteenth street-William Pillath,
Fourteenth street-Willard F, Hep
burn.
Fifteenth street-Alfred E. Smith.
Sixteenth street-George E. Coburu.
Twenty-third street-William w. An
derson.
Twenty-ffth street = George W,
Pass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-02
RUSHING TO PAY
UP THEIR TAXES.
Oflico of Commissioner johnson Del.
uged by People Anxious to Settle
for Improvements.

G. v. johnson, commissioner d Mo-
line accounts and finance, was made
happy this morning by the appearance
OF a large number of taxpayers who
came to pay special assessment taxes.
The taxes may be paid at any time
until Jan. Is. After that date interest
will be added to all unpaid ASSESS
ments.
The taxes are for sewers, pavements
and other improvements.
"Mr. Johnson" he was asked. docs
this smile and all this incoming mon
ey mean that the city treasury will
have enough cash to avoid all finan-
cial difficulties to the city,"
II wish it did," replied the COM
missioner. mo, this money cannot be
used to apply to general expenses. It
is used to meet bonds which were
taken out to pay for the improvements
as they were made.
But We'll manage to get along for
a few months mor"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-02
FEDERAL VOCATION FUND.

washington, Jan. EVERY state In
the union has been granted an ailot-
ment from the federal vocation edit
cation fund for the promotion Of vo-
cational education, agreeing to match
every federal dollar with money rats
ed by the state. About t1,650, 900 has
been granted.
Training Of men OF the selectiye
draft for various branches Of the mil
itary service Is being rushed by the
board which. has established free
schools and classes In cooperation
with the war department.
The federal and state funds VIII be
devoted to the training Of teachers OF
agricultural, trade and industry and
special courses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-02
foreman IS HURT
| BY HEAVY TIMBER


Hit on the head by a heavy timber,
J. J. Ryan, employed by the Roches-
ter Bridge company, Chicago. and
foreman in charge OF the steel work
being done on the new building for
the Moline Forging & Construction
company. Moline, was rendered I'M
conscious this morning and received
injuries which may prove, fatal.
The accident occurred at the new
plant under the course of construc-
ton at Fourth avenue and Forty-sec-
ond street. The rafter was accident
ally released by another workman. An
examination of the man at the Moline
hospital by DR.. A. T. Leopold showed
he was suffering from conclusion OF
the brain. Mr.. Ryan has been making
his home at the Campbell hotel. P. H.
Lorenz has the general contract for
the work being done for the forging
concern.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-02
Olga Eden, and Mr.. and Mrs. Emf
VadlinE. II

More than $1,000 has been added to
the building fund during the last year
by the members Of the Free SWEDISH
Evangelical church. Moline. It was
shown ct the annual congregational
session yesterday. Officers chosen in
cluded:
President-C. J. Aldene.
Vice president-C. M. Strombeck.
Secretary-William Pearson.
Treasurer-John Torsell.
Trustee, three years-G. NJ. Strom-
beck.
Trustee. building fund-C. ]. Aldinc.
Deacons. two years-Fred Clauson,
c. A. Torsell.
Auditors-J. Arnold Torsell. J. E.
Olson.
Organist-Miss Mary Torsell.
Pianist-Miss Mary Aldene.
Song leader-George Torsell.
Committee, Scandinavian Temper
a6ce union-Rev. A. F. Nelson, G. M.
Strombeck, August Fogefstrom, Fred
Clauson, Olof Olson and E. L. Pear
son.
Providers - Thorsten H. Becker.
FritiOf Munter.
Ushers-Paul Becker, Fred Clau-
son, Fritiof Munter, Carl Munter, Carl
Bergren and Olof Olson. Fl
Superintendent Sunday school =
William Pearson.
Assistant-George Torsell.
Secretary-treasurer-David Torsell.
Pianist-Alfhild Becker.
Emanuel Lutheran.
The last year was a successful one
for the Emanuel Evangelical Luther
an church, Moline, as is indicated by
the reports submitted at the annual
meeting of the congregation yester-
day. Receipts from all sources
amounted to $1,344.67, while the ex-
penidtures totaled $1,039.s9, leaving a
balance of $25.6S.
Income from the church proper was
$65222 and expenditures were $589.47,
leaving a balance of $62.75.
The Sunday school report showed
an income of $136.59 and disSurse-
ments of s125.7O.
Reports of the Martha Aid were
$208.2S, and expenditures were $209.65.
Report of the Luther league showed
receipts in the amount of $314.28, and
expenditures of $175.17.
The Busy Bees reported balance
Of $3.50.
G. L. Peterson was reelected secre-
tary of the church. Others elected:
J Deacons-E. V. Kelley, William
Carlson and G. L. Lindstedt.
Trustees-Albert Hall, G. l.. Peter
son and John G.. Nelson.
Delegate and alternate to the Rock
Island district mission-Mrs. A. P. Pc
terson and Mrs. Fred Olson, respec-
lively.
Delegate and alternate to the ILL.,
nois conference-G. L. Peterson and c.
L. Lindquist, respectively.
Delegate and alternate to the Eng
| lish Association Of Lutheran Churches
Amos Lundquist and Lucy Ander-
son.
Sunday school Observation-Disclosures
A. P. Peterson, reelected.
Auditors-Ralph Peterson, Amos
Lundquist and Lucy Anderson.
Appointment Of an organist was
| left with the deacons and the trustees
will select janitor.
The meeting was called to order
by the pastor, who, after scripture
reading and prayer, presented the re
ports.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-02
FOLKS GENEROUSLY
GIVE LARGE SUM
TO AID UNCLE SAM

Responding loyalty to the call Of
Uncle Sam for funds with which to
prosecute the war, Moline proved dur
ing 1917 that it is unquestionably SOL
idly behind the government in its big
undertaking against Prussian niilitar-
ism.
A total Of $4,1s2,919 was raised for
patriotic purposes as follows:
First Liberty loan .......$1,001, 900
Second Liberty loan ....... 3,08O,450
Y. M. C. A. war fund ....... 1880
knights Of Columbus war
fund (pledged) ...... 1879.
Rotary club patriotic fund =. 1900
Red Cross subscription to
war fund ................. $4,000
Red Cross receipts, dona-
lions, dues, sale of en-
blems, etc., for 10,202
members ................ 1880
Total .$4,192,s19