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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19
Dexter
Shutdown of Mills Means Seri-
Gus Financial Loss-HarlOw B.
Mosher Not Captured at Cam

With the exception of the mills OF
the Morrison Wooden Co.. Wnlcn OPP
crates on water power. not splnole
was turning in Dexter wooden mlils
Friday forenoon, the only work being
performed in the plants being the pro-
cess of cleaning up for the five days
shut down. The Fay & Scott shops
which operate on hydro electric pow
err furnished by the Central Maine
Power Co.. were in operation as usual.
All of the wooden mills with the ex-
ception of the Morrison mills use
certain amount of steam power IN the
operation of their plants.
Arthur j. Abbott of the Amos Alb
bolt Co. stated Friday forenoon that
after carefully reading the dispatches
in the morning paper he had decided
that the order referring to the manu-
facture Of wooden goods for the gov
eminent referred to uniform stock only.
AS his mill is engaged in the manu-
facture of blanket stock it will not
open during the five-day period. The
other mills closed are the Dllmbarton
Wooden co. and the Wassookeag WOOL
en- Co. The mills of the Gledcoe Wool
down.
The majority Of the employees of the
mills were unaware that the mills
I mills would close until they went TO
work Friday morning, the various man
3 ger.; having not made up their minds
as to whether OF not they were eff
fected at closing time Thursday night.
The Amos Abbott 60. has payroll
containing about 20 names and the
amount distributed weekly is in the
neigh borhood of $35C0. The Dumharton
mills employ nearly 203 hands and its
payroll amounts 10 substantially $4,000
weekly. The number of hands employ
cd 1T the Wassookeag mills is about
$50 and the payroll amounts to about
$500 weekly. Manager Arthur K. Jones
of the Wtssookeag mills informed a
journal correspondent Friday forenoon
that his mill would start up at noon
under electric power with which it is
equipped. Taken altogether the shut
down means Il serious financial loss to
the employees affected and to the bust
ness interests Of the town
Mosher Not Captured
That Harlow B. Mosher of the nth En-
gineers L. :. A., was not captured by the
Germans at the battle of Cambria as his
been feared by his friends in this town
was proven Thursday and Friday when
local friends received letters from him
written from somewhere in France and
dated December and ~. The letters
were extremely interesting. giving some
fine descriptions Of general conditions in
the war zone,
| That Mosher was in the battle at Cam
brai was evident from the fact that he
said his regiment was among the first TO
suffer casualties and that he regretted
to state that it had very recently suffered
some severe casualties. The report be-
came general that he was taken prisoner
at Cambria but the letters relieved the
foolings OF his friends here who were
worried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19
NO PROVISION
Continued from PAGE one)

Repair work can be done during the
closing period named in the GARFIELD or
der only when necessary to prevent the
article from deteriorating in value. anu
when repairs will put into immediate SER
vice automobiles. vehicles or boats which
are used to relieve transportation emer-
gencies.
Property owners We're authorized to-
night to keep sufficient heat in their
buildings to maintain automatic sprln-
kler equipments and other fire fight
ing devices in full working condition
during their closing periods.
The recent federal regulations will
not affect the coal consumption reg
ulations previously put into effect by
the State Fuel Administration, Mr..
Storrow announced tonight. He said
the federal orders alone We're not
enough to protect the state against
shortage of coal and that it was now
too late for Washington wholly to re-
lieve the situation.
26,875 Tons Of Coal Arrive
The greatest amount of coal received
by water here this winter arrived to-
day when barges and steamers brought
in 26,S7o tons All but 2500 tons of
this was soft coal for pubic utilities
and manufacturing plants. 1t was re-
ported that $4,000 more tons We're also
on the way by water and encouraging
reports We're received from various
points along the coast on the breaking
Of the ice embargo which mas put I.
severe handicap on all coastwise traf-
fic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

jefferson &. Smith OF the Y. NJ. c.
4. went to Portland Friday 70 attend
a conference held for the purpose of
perfecting plans for the 18th annual
Older Boys Conference of the Young
Mems Christian Associations and
Church Boys Clubs" The conference
will be held in Portland on February
15 lG and II. Entertainment will be
provided by the people of Portland for
regularly accredited delegates. On the
evening of Friday. the 18th. the boys
Will be given a banquet by Portland
citizens. Saturday afternoon there will
h" in connection with the convention
sight seeing excursions and athletic
sports. The convention program vii.
toe similar to those which have made
the previous conferences notably suc-
CeSSful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

Through an error arising from try
ing TO remember the clerks report in
the absence of the figures. the inform
ant mixed the dates 1917 and 1918 in
the number vi members reported for
the Congregational church Member
ship 2si is the present figure. not that
uf Jan. L. 1917. The net gain for the
Year was IS as stated. last years fig
IRE being 266. OF these SO are non
resident. leaving q resident member
ship Of 231.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19
CHINA

The mu"h postponed entertainment
for the benefit of the Red Cross will
be given Sa turdaY evening. Jan. 10. at
Grange hall. The program will be selec-
tons on the Nictrola. singing by the
pale chorus and select readings. NO
admission. but an offering VIII be
taken for the local Red Cross branch.
the proceeds to buy yarn and other
work materials.
At the Baptist church next Sunday
morning. Rev +. +. Longley will take
as his subject rs the Kaiser an Anti
Christ -"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

Quick advantage was taken Of the
offer of Alpheus Flood to sell the wood
on his lot on Boutelle avenue to per-
sons who wanted to cut il. The news
that the mayor and the fuel commit
tee had made arrangements with Mr..
Flood To make this supply of wood
available had hardly been printed be-
fore the first application was received
and by noon the thud OF axes was
echoing through the IS acres of birch.
Several men We're then at work. They
were cutting the wood under IN agree
mont that they would pay 50 cord
for ii and that il should be cut low
and properly piled for measurement.
The cost in money is the cost of the
wood plus whatever may be paid for
hauling it TO the homes Of the chop
pers. The Cut-a Cord movement is
booming on the Flood wood lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19
INTELLIGENT
Continued from Eage One)

example of how such problems We're
being met there. England's attitude
toward the control of its industries. &C
cording to Miss kellor is vitality differ
ent from what obtains in this country.
Strikes We're practically impossible
there, she said. and at the close of the
war she saw for England no such in
dustrial unrest as she declared to be
probable here as matters are now be-
ing handled.
President Albert F. Bemis in open
ing the conference explained that it's
object was to prepare constructively
problems that are bound to present
themselves following the war and
which will touch on every department
of the textile industry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19
Church Notices

FIRST Baptist church. Rev. Arthur 5.
fheIps pastor: All services In the vestry.
an illustrated sermon to bows and girls;
Sunday school at noon In the evening.
union service of three Baptist churches,
topic being selected by Col. F. +. Booth
~. Mrs. j. F. Thurston of Free Baptist
choir will sing.
st. Marks church: There will be no
services at this church Sunday. There
VIII be the service of the holy communion
in the rectory, 10 Center street at 9 A. NJ.
Getchell street Free Baptist, Rev. John
Franklin ThurSton: Preaching al 1890;
Sunday school at Has: go p. NJ, dedi-
cation service new pipe organ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

President Harry $ Brown OF the Wa
terVille chamber of Commerce has ca He'd
a meeting of that body for $40 SATURDAY.
morning 10 consider the recommendations
of the local ways and means committee
for shorter business day during the
fuel crisis. Mr.. Brown has also been in
consultation with the fuel admin ra ron
N Portland with reference to the regula-
tons for closing on the Monday holidays
He said Friday night that the directors
az the chamber were informed that al
stores should close except that grocery
stores might remain open until noon and
that drug stores might open Tor the sale
of drugs and medicines only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19
Thrift Stamp Sales

Since the third of December there
have been sold through the Water
Vile post office thrift stamps to the
value of nearly $4,000. This is i'll
addition 20 the value of the stamps
sold through the banks. The children
in the public schools are showing much
interest in the campaign and their
purchases of the stamps are helping
to swell the total
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

Dr. J. +. Hill, grand commander of
the Grand Commandery of Maine X
7. returned Friday from an official
visit to Lewiston. DIR. Hill said that
he gathered from what he was told i'll
Lewiston that the fuel situation there
was much the same as it is in Water
vile. He said that he found much eX-
Citcment in manufacturing circles over
the government closing order but there
was "A disposition on the part of the
business men to make the best of the
situation even if they regarded the is
suing Of the order as a blunder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19
FAIRFIELD
John McAleer

John McAleer aged @ years. passed
away at his home on High street Friday
altering after a short illness with pneu-
monia. Born az Charlottetown, y. f. l.,
the son Of Mr. and Mrs Michael McAlee~,
he remained in that town until three
wears ago. when he came here and has
since made his home. He had been en-
ployed by the Reyes Fibre Co and had
made many friends. He was also de-
voted member of the Catholic church.
Resides a mother he is survived by four
brothers. Joseph of this town Allen. Pc
ter and James OF Prince Edward Island.
and three sisters. Mrs. James McCabe
and Miss Hannah McAleer and Mrs. Wild
liam Fisher Of this town. Funeral ar
rangements will be announced later.
RIDGE ROAD-arlene Harris is staying
with Ruth Blakney at Fairfield village
for few weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hall Of Water
willie passed Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Warren Baentine.
In spite of last Saturdays storm good
~ number Of women gathered at Mrs.
Lloyd Chapman's for the weekly Rel
Cross work The meeting next Wednes-
day will be with Mrs. Arthur Ellis.
Warren Balentine while cutting lumber
in the woods recently was hit by branch
o! a falling tree, which cut and bruises
his head quite badly
The storm and blow Of last Tuesday so
thoroughly blocked the roads that even
the rural postnan did not make his
rounds on Wednesday. On Thursday he
went over part OF his route and Friday
made the entire trip. The school team
could not get to the village Wednesday
or Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merlin Joy have returned
to South Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19
Huge Loss from Injuries

One man was killed in industrial oc-
clpations in this state every six work
inL hours and some man or woman
was injured more or less seriously ev-
cry minute during the year ending
June 80, 1917, according TO statistics
given to the conference by Dudley Nj.
Holman. formerly OF the Massachusetts
Industrial accident board. Mr.. Hol-
man said the total economic loss from
Industrial accidents in the state was
estimated conservatively at S15.OO0OO
q year. Half of the loss he said, was
absolutely preventable.
I'VE are killing and manning he
added, more people in industry an
nually than we will call to the coiors
in the first three drafts"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

r.,, hhights Of Pythias and ladies as
!, hS 'ythian Sisters and husbands
49, All who are connected with the
=, 'er' are invited To attend the annu-
!, installation ceremonies Of uave,ock
!. No rs. Tuesday evening. Jan.
:; ID" installing officer will he Grand
p,o VI Records and Seal Edgar J.
h., w this city. who will be assisted
p,n howard WEIGH and w. Hartwell
.unord Drews orchestra will play and
s s'aer musical features viii be intro
"''d Refreshments are to he served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

l'rzes We're awarded as follows at
'hc FRS whist PARTY. Thursday night.
Mrs.. A. N Spillrr FIRST, Miss Rose
iamaohe, second and Mrs Charles
Saw'elle. the huuhy rrizc for the men.
~ 4 bumlis hr,t. A. T.. Sprague.
second and 6. w. Watson. the BOBBY
p~Ea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

Lieutenant rauI :. Ihalcn II Au-
rusta has been on "A furloigh passed
a, hiss home IN that city. VIII return
'o his station AZ Camp Kelley, san An
tonic ToVis Saturday Lieutenant
rhalen rs ne son Of the Rcv. Frank
y rhiIrn " this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

n' Nsht Il Maine Central coal cars
Lii SOFT coal from the Hollings-
- Whitney min fur railroad bur
Is IN itself an indication of the
/, W. nature Of the fuel crisis. The coal
,,sop'd up by "A clam she'll digger
, :. 70 crane on one of the cars
e,ds. ''Sr "f mining coal in Maine in
80 10 Keep Maine railroad in op-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

Friends 81 Walter f.. Reid have read
ath much interest the announcement
n his election IN Now York tn 'hc pres
isncy of the Metropolitan Steamship
~ Mr REID formerly made his home
M this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

Children In the Watervill" public
schools W." instructed Friday I" ask
manages in The length Of the noon re
- ana . corresponding shortening
me afternoon session would
t' acceptable 20 mothers and fathers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19
Put On Probation

l'eshe SWEET. 10 years old. Of Portland,
VINO pleaded guilty to the theft of sli5
from George Ellis of Brunswick in a
iouslhs mouse in Portland on Oct. IA. 1917,
vas paced on probation by Judge Con-
"oils IN the Superior Court Wednesday
'horhing SWEET has been In Jail since las
october. and County Attorney Carroll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

Many Waterville men are giving
careful consideration to the effect
Which the reduction of train service
on the Maine Central location has
been selected as home by many men
whose business keeps them "on the
road" and to some Of them the re-
duced train service means an oppor-
tunity to display their patriotism by
cheerfully accepting an order of things
which puts them to no little incon-
yenience
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

'"mmssioner Harold r Cannon
a.. Nt Master G. T. Robinson and y
'" VIII conduct hike Saturday morn
~ h"F scouts of all troops are IN
~ and Will meet Al 9.9o nj por,.
my are requested to bring their
-',"'S ana dime in case they want
'a'N from their destination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19
Statistics Of Building & Engineering
Operations in New England
Mrs Elizabeth T. II. Lane. aged 81
Compiled BY The +. w. Dodge Conn

Mrs. Elizabeth T. II. Lane. aged 81
widow Of Judge Marquis y. l.. Lane. died
Thursday at Hollis. Judge Lane was min
lister to Vera Cruz in 1919. and died at
Hollis in 1872. Mrs Lane was naGve
Of StandfEh and had enjoyed excellent
health until recently. Two sons. George
F.. Lane and Thomas G.. Lane of Hollis,
survive her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

The many friends ~ ,t,ss t,r.l, AVON,
Nv "r 'n'n shower Friday evening
"''"' '1 Iirottc street This was
'''''' Snrrf.s" - Miss t.rNcne ~
w." invited ~ friends house II
'' u" 'h' evening ana WIS called home OF
NUM- 20 company she returned ana
'lol Her rirl friends waiting Tho eve
N vas passed In q social way and re-
'''om'niS were served stone catered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

his son lawrence. who is in France in
INC postoince department and he writes
tha' ne mas Just received a package
from nome that was mailed the lat
Ter part or September This package
took nearly three months to reach its
destination. This is only one Of the in
stances Of the many packages that
have been delayed on account Of the
heavy mai. This will be of interest to
people in this city as many who have
sent packages and because they weren't
received in limited length Of time
thought they had been lost in transit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

a.. gl1nchr T'o'man has entered the
~ the American Clothing 60
.i-hier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

. Small and Nus John
.-,. ~ EAST Nnssaihor" were among
.,,,. i'm the city Yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

u.,dl,d Ham of Portland has
,.r,ed q position az me EIinN 900
a.. 'afephuu. operator
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19
e. O. Addition Of Saco

Eleazer 0. Addition. for 30 years
engaged in the manufacture Of trunks,
died at his home. Is South street,
Saco. late Wednesday afternoon.
aged 70 years and nine months. He
was born in Hermon, the son of
Elezer X. and Nancy Bracket Ad-
alton. When a young man he en-
tered the employ of the Boston 6;
Maine railroad at the Kennebunk sta
ton. He then came to Saco, where
he started a trunk manufacturing
plant. in which business he continued
until his retirement number Of
years ago because Of failing health.
At the outbreak Of the Civil war he
enlisted in Co. X, 18th New Hamp-
shire regiment. He was member of
Fred S. Quincy post, G. A. r.. and Of
the Cults avenue Free Baptist church.
Besides his wife he is survived by
one son, Harry L. Addition, cashier
and vice president Of the merchants
National bank of Manchester, N. H., q
niaca in Portland and ora In uansN.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

wright Of Madison was in the
rcsterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

n,a,cho Mulln of Northeast
~ IN the city for few days Wis
,,s friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19
WA7ERv|LLE

c,uage Of Augusta was in the
- rrday on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

n a loosely PLAYED game of basketball
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

w. 4. Jones received a letter from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-19

NJ Coourn Institute Friday night Kun
ford High defeated Coburn 81 to Il. The
The Washington herald., 1918-03-11
Sewing Circle with
Much Whispering
We Are All Greatly Indebted 30
Those Who Tell Their
Experiences.

Before the arrival Of the stortr
there is much 60 talk about The
comfort Of the eXpectaut mother 10
the chief topic, and there II sure
to be someone who has used or
knows OF that splendid external
help-Mother's Friend.
Nausea. nervousness. bearing
down and stretching pains ano
other symptoms 30 familiar 20 many
women are among the dreaded "a
periences thousands Of mothers say
this famous remedy.
Its influence on the nne network
OF nerves and Ngaments just be-
meath the skin is wonderful
BY the regular use Of Mothers
Friend during the period the mus
cIes are made and kept soft and
elastic: they expand easily, without
strain, when baby 10 born and the
pain and danger at the crisis is nat
urally less.
Mothers Friend is for external
use only. is sold by all druggists
and should be used with the utmost
regularity. Write 20 the Bradnelo
Regulator Co., F6s, Lamar Bldg At
terestinR motherhood Book" There
is q wealth Of instruction and com
fort to be derived in reading this
little book. 1t Is plainly written
and will be a splendid little text
book for guidance, not only for
yourself but will make you helpful
to others. And IN the meantime do
not fail TO get q bottle OF Mothers
Friend from the drug store. and
thus fortify yourself against pain
and discomfort-AdT.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-11
G.,ety-.step Lively Girls"


Replete with novelties, clever prin-
Cipals. witty lines and catchy music,
patrons at the Gayety this week are
assured of the highest class burlesque
entertainment in Arthur Pearson's.
step Lively Girls" that has visited
the popular Ninth street playhouse
this season.
With Rich McAllister and Harry T.
shannon in the leading comedy roles,
the audience was given plenty of
laughs. McAllister, short in statue,
has q good foil in Shannon, who. by
the way is six feet and then some
tall.
The Misses Hess and Hyde lead
the feminine contingent and their
dance and song numbers were re-
peatedIy encored.- Their American YER
sion of the Russian National Dance
was exceptionally well executed.
A foot note on the program states
that should the audience find a plot
it should be reported to the man.
agement. Evidently-no one was sue
cessful in the search, but-who cares!
For the capacity audience heartily
enjoyed the performance Judging
from the applause.
Other leaders in the cast are Netue
Hyde, Tina Hemly, Raymond Paine,
and Dotson, lone black dot who
Immediately caught the audience with
his intricate dancing steps. The
chorus handled their specialties well
and showed plenty of pep with their
dance numbers.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-11

solidly established herself than she.
Hers 10 not q sensational success in
the musical comedy world. but It
will be enduring. Not since Emmy
Wehlen left this meter. has the
Viennese school been SO appropri-
ately represented on this side OF
the Atlantic as in Else Alder.
George MacFarlane's plangent
voice is given abundant scope in
the score OF Miss Springtime."
and he was in excellent form last
evening. The Garden of Ro-
nance" and Some One" were his
best numbers. Frances Cameron,
quite ptquant and New Yorky. was
adequate and satisfying as Mamie
Stone, and she shared in two of
the songs hits Of the piece-"A
Very Good Girl On Sunday and
THE Old Fashioned Drama" John
E. Hazard exuded comedy In his
role of Michael Robin. and scored
effectively in when You're Full Of
another Wodehouse whimsey.
Others who were heard to good
advantage were Charles Meakins.
John L. Young and Nick Burnham.
Miss Springtime" Is well bal
lasted with the usual musical COM
edy Ingredients. is tuneful and
vivacious. and is decidedly well
done. It is a welcome visitor to
Washington.