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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-09-25
Prominent Clarendon County Citizen
Passcy Away

Lieut.. Alexander Colclough Davis
died at his home about three miles
southwest of Manning, at an early
hour Monday morning, after a brieef
illness, and was buried yesterday
morning in the city cemetery. He was
in the 46th year of his life, being a
son of the late James +. Davis, for a
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-09-25

Married last week in Sumter, Miss
Marine Hinson of Alcolu and Mr.. C..
B. Spinks of Charleston.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-09-25
WE BUY
D LID + 4 l. s f

WE BUY
o LID + 4 l. S f TEETH
We pay from $500 to $35 90 per set
(broken or not). We also pay actual
value for Diamonds, old Gold, Silver
and Bridge-work. Send at once by
parcel post and receive cash by re-
turn mail. Will return your goods if
our price is unsatisfactory
MAZER'S TOOTH SPECIALITY
Dept. \, 2007 So. 5th St.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-21
IGNORANCE OF THE
'PRUSSIAN SOLDIERS

Amsterdam, Dec. 9.-(MaiD-De-
claring that the ordinary Prussian
soldier is Internationally unfit for demo-
cratic government, Professor Ulrich
kahrstedt contributes to the kreuz
Zeitung an article on his studies of the
mentality of Teuton troops at the
front. -
Il have for months Intercepted sol-
diers on all our fronts" he says, land
have found that among the Rhineland-
ers, Bavarians and Silesians. ten per
cent of the men do not even know the
correct title of the German Emperor.
In the summer of 1915. five per cent Of
our men did not know what Powers
were at war. while to this day three
per cent are ignorant of the fact that
we are at war with Japan.
I'm practically every regiment I
have found non commissioned officers
who thought we were fighting against
the French Emperor Napoleon. Sixty
perc cent of our men do not know the
name of their chief Of staff and 40 per
cent are unable to answer the ques-
ton whether the Carpathians lie on our
eastern or western front"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-21

The closing of club buildings is
among the measures of relief for the
very acute Augusta fuel situation
suggested Saturday morning by the
local fuel committee. THE including OF
club rooms in the list of places that
ought to lie closed in SO critical stu
alton, is we'll worth consideration.
That such suggestion has not been
previously made when every ounce OF
coal is required to heat, light and
move really vital activities. is some
what surprising. And this suggestion
might well be adopted in other Maine
cities where the situation has not yet
reached a stage so acute as that of Au-
gusta.
Patriotic club members, now that
the matter has been SO forcibly
brought to their attention. will un-
doubtedly be willing to confine their
social stunts to their homes or the
hotel lobbes until the spring sun be-
gins to take the place of the precious
black diamonds. Then these clubs can
be opened up again under such re-
stricted conditions as the war situa-
ton will permit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-21
Capitalize German Unrest.

The latest reports of internal con-
ditiuns in Germany are good news for
the allies. il true. and they certainly
appear to be circumstantial enough
this time TO have some foundation in
fact.
German prisoners taken by the Brit
.,h declare that on Won Hindenburg's
birthday in many of the German towns
the statues Of the old warrior We're
broken rom their pedesta!s and
smashed up; also that there are many
desortions from the German army and
that IN Cologne alone 1900 of these
dcs"rtcrs are in prison.
From Amsterdam comes the news
tina, IN the Bavarian city of Munich a
l'agro has been formed to urge upon
the German government the accept
+ncc II the peace proposals put forth
hy President Wilson. The new Munich
party organized under the name of:the
Free Committee is reported as having
sent the following telegram to the
I.eichstae: Notwithstanding their par
tlalitN. President Wilson's messages
contain practical basis for the in
auguration Of negotiations toward a
general peace"
II may be that the difference he
tween the German people and the Ger
man government has become SO acute
that il can no longer be suppressed.
II is moro likely however, that the
iIlndonburg statue breakers and the
Munich free committee will follow the
Cologne dcserters into prison and that
the German military party will con-
tinue to sit upon the lid for time
longer At least.
Meanwhile the imperative duty rests
upon America and the Allies to carr
on with Increased persistency SO that
GcrmanNs internal difficulties VII;
pass the point where the revolters can
ho restrained.
The further news Of German out
freaks should bring homo to the
American government the necessity of
the most vigorous prosecution or wa.
preparations at home ana overseas.
The quicker blows are struck the more
quickly can German unrest be CAPT
ttized for the Allied cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-21
CHINA

Twenty-Five members were present at
the annual meeting Of the Red Cross
Chapter held at Mrs. Longley's. The
following were elected as officers for the
coming year: Chairman, W. H. Jones;
vice chairman, Mrs. Ada Ward; secre-
tary, Annie A. Doe; treasurer Helen y.
Brainerd; finance committee, W. B
Bailey; work committee, Mrs. E. Z. Long
ley; membership committee, Mrs. Emma
Pinkham. There are now III members in
this Chapter. The report of the work
committee showed work done as follows:
Twenty-six sweaters, 20 pairs of socks, 30
pairs Of mitts. two helmets, four scarfs,
IS surgical shirts. six convalescent wraps,
A. handlerchiefs.
The China W. c. r. L. has made and
z Of the new manipulated arm and leg
bandages. The Union has also sent to the
Coast Artillery Guard at Fort Popham a
library of 90 bound books. Those have
been contributed by generous citizens in
the village and vicinity. 4 letter Of ap-
probation and thanks from Capt Finley
has been received by Helen Brainerd, sec
rotary of the union. kennebec County w
c. I. L. has also sent to the Coast Guard
knitted articles, comfort kits magazines
and cake.
Mrs. Fannie Haslem is quite Ill at her
home.
Donald Farnsworth. while sliding
sprained his leg quite badly
". 3. Bailey, who is serving on the
traverse jury at Augusta, was at home for
the weekend.
Postmaster T. f. Doe is able TO be in
the postoffice again after Illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-21
READFIELU

\ merry party consisting Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Libby, their son George
and Mrs. Libby's brother, Lanston
Craig, were visitors Sunday. Jan. -
at the home of Mr. Tingley, at the head
of Lake Maranacook. They came
from their home in Augusta to Bcarce's
crossing on the electrics and snow
shoed from there to the Tingley home
On their return Fred Tingley drove
through in his sleigh to Bearce's to
take the electric car for home.
Mrs. Flora Hopkins in going from
her home to the home of her son
Carol, slipped on the ice and received
bad fall Sunday morning. Though
no bones were broken her back and
head were injured and she was badly
shaken up.
The roads have been and some of
them are now badly blocked with
snow.
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|OUR BOYS
: Write from =
over THERE

| The friends of Charles Sproule Of
| Co. M, 10Sth Infantry, Newport boy
| now stationed at Spartanburg, :. e.,
| will be interested in the following
| clippings from letters received by his
| mother and sisters. On November 20,
| 1917, he writes from Camp Wadsworth,
/ S. c.. I'VE are pretty comfortable now.
| We have wooden floors, sides, electric
| lights and hot water in the bath hous-
es, so YOU see we are pretty well taken
| care Of" Later he writes: I'VE have
| 80 miles of trenches here to practise
methods used on the other side. We
have been awfully busy for the last
week. Tuesday the whole company
was on outpost guard until Wednes-
day afternoon. We drilled Thursday
forenoon and in the afternoon we went
on out-p post guard again. We came off
out post guard Friday afternoon at 5
r. Nj. and took over the trenches Fri
day night at 10 Z. NJ. AS soon as we
got in the trenches we had to go on
guard and stay on all nign,. At about
2.30 in the morning it started to rain
and it rained for five hours. Gee, but
it was awful. | was nearly frozen and
we were wallowing in mud to our
knees. We had six sandwiches for "a
| hours. We got out of the trenches at
IL p. NJ. and had a hot meal" On De
cember 31st he writes: II so to school
every afternoon. q school of musketry.
that is / learn how t. get ranges. etc
After l have learned everything there
is to learn I must return to the COM
pany and tell or teach the men of the
! company. 1t showed here last night
but not very much. We all have bad
colds owing to the changeable weather
that we get here. | don't believe We
will go over seas until spring If we 60
at all. Gee, but l would he tickled to
come home before we go. Love to
you Mother from your loving son,
CHARLES.
The following letter was received
this week by the Newport Red Cross
from one of Newport's Volunteers:
Fort Mckinley. Portland, Me.
January Is. 1918.
| Dear Ladies: Have been using the
Red Cross outfit to n very good adj
vantage here, as we have had some
very severe weather. In the morning
we have two hours Of Artillery Drill
at the Battery which is located on the
shore of the sea, and if it had no, been
for the helmet, socks and wristers
should have frozen both feet ana ears
| suppose YOU are all very busy now
preparing for the next call of men
some time in February. We expect to
be moved from here about that time
and as we are mixed in with Regulars
/ hnlia t,,,,
France or England. Shall always have
kind thoughts of YOU dear ladies' at
home who have been so kind to GIVE
your time and labor to supply the
wants Of the soldiers and wishing you
all success and happiness in the flu
ture, | am, Sincerely yours
| CHESTER NJ. HOIBROOk,
18th Company Barracks No 1s.
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Good Plans and Should Succeed

The Journal is informed that lead
IhE physicians and surgeons are pre-
pairing plans to back American troops
abroad with the most modern medicaI
attendance IN the world and are CO.
operating with the staff of specialists
who arc already on the ground with
ftrshings army. with the result that
Communications have just been made
along these lines. II is stated that 2
sc"htifc system of treatment will be
laid "ut for our fighters based on all
the field hospital experiences of the
past few Years in France. and in all
al IT'S details the very highest stand
ards and latest discoveries will he en-
pl"yed
With scores of the best doctors of the
naii"n already directing these under
'akings abroad and hundreds of thei,
-oi!eagues collaborating at home, j,
ought now To he assured that the
American soldiers will receive bette,
medical attention than any of the
,ther fighting forces.
But recent incidents ought not r.
e forgotten and certain details
'roupht nat in recent Congressional
Lquirr IN regard TO the death rate il
National Army ard National Guard
amps on American soil should be re
rendered
u is TO hc hoped that when the
Jams So carefully worked out are IN,
% operation there will be an adeon.te
lumber "f physicians and nurses 70,
arrying them forward so that the
'mentable conditions which have
prevailed In the training camps a,
nome through lack of sufficient h6snj
al pcrsonne! Will not he repeated,
The best Of plans must have SUN
lent staff for carrying them out and
his point must not be neglected in
he plans from which so much is
Ioped. il they arc to be wholly suc.
'eSsful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-21
COMING EVENTS

Jan. 22-srpreme Court, civil and crimi-
nal term. Bath.
Jan. 22-Supreme Court, civil and crim-
nal, Skowhegan
Jan. %. Meeting of State Association of
AGRICULTURAL fairs, at 1890, Waterville.
Jan. 27-Centennial exercises, First Bap-
fist church, Bangor.
Jan. 29-Annual meeting of Union Mu-
t,al Lite Insurance Co, at 1870, Portland.
Jan. % Feb. Annual convocation week,
Bangor Theological Seminary.
Jan. 30-Lecture by DR.. Harvey Wiley.
City II. II. Portland.
IAN. 30-"Tag Your Shovel day.
Feb. 4-9-United Commercial Travellers
Feb. 5-oxford Pomona Grange, Bry-
ants Pond.
Feb. 81 Lewiston-Auburn exposition Of
FEB. 6-7-Maine Sheep Show, Exposition
building. Portland.
| Feb. fash Wednesday, Lent begins.
Feb l0-20-Meetlng of local assessors of
Maine al Augusta.
Feb. l5-17-13th annual Olde Boys Con-
ference of Y. NJ. G. a. and church oys'
Clubs of Maine, Portland.
Feb. 19-20-Meetng Of local assessors of
Maine at Augusta.
Feb. 22-Western Maine Pythian Jub-
lee, Portland.
Feb. 22-24-Maine Christian Endeavor
Union, biennial convention, Williston
church, Portland
March 2S-Meeting of Republican State
convention, Bangor.
May 22-New England Eclectic Medical
Association. Portland.
June 1-9-New England United CONNER
cial Travellers Association, Portland.
June-Mane Sons of Veterans annual
encampment. South Portland.
August-National Association of Orgon-
lists, Portland.
Sept. I7-2O-Maine State fair at Lewiston.
Oct. 3l-Nov. Maine Teachers Assoc
citation. Portland.
Dec. 11-19-Maine State Grange. Port
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-21
A Proper SAFEGUARD

New York does not propose to be
made a second Halifax. In order that
the 100000 people of the Nations
metropolis may be safeguarded from
the fate OF Halifax during the rest of
the war. government and port officials
are pushing their plans to locate all
ammunition transfer at a point far
from Manhattan Island
With 100000 pounds Of high eX-
plosives been received and shipped
from that port every month and some
100000 pounds always in handling or
transit, no chances are to be taken on
a volcanic eruption that might level
much of the skyscraper structure all
over the great city, with probable I'M
told loss OF life.
When 4sthe new ammunition center
is in working order. it is promised that
New Workers. need have no fear of
accident from the vast shipment of
explosive cargoes.
The lesson of Halifax. it appears. is
not in vain.
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CLASS or SALTS
CLEANS KIDNEYS
If your Back hurts OF Bladder
bothers you, drink lots of
water.

When your kidneys hurt and your
back feels sore, don't get scared and
proceed to load your stomach with a
lot of drugs that excite the kidneys
and irritate the entire urinary tract.
Keep your kidneys clean like you keep
your bowels clean. by flushing them
with a mild harmless salts which re-
moves the body's urinous waste and
stimulates them TO their normal actlv-
ity The function of the kidneys is 70
filter the blood. In "a hours they
strain from it 500 grains of acid and
waste. so we can readily understand
the vital Importance of keeping the
kidneys active,
Drink lots of water-you can't drink
too much; also get from any pharma-
cist about four ounces of Jad salts;
take a tablespoonful in glass OF water
before breakfast each morning for a
few days and your kidneys will act
fine. This famous salts is made from
the acid of grapes and lemon juice,
combined with lithia. and has been
used for generations TO clean and
stimulate clogged kidneys; also TO
neutralize the acids in urine so 1t no
longer is source of irritation, thus
ending bladder weakness
Jad Salts is inexpensive; cannot in
jure; makes a delightful effervescent
lithia water drink which everyone
should take now and then to keep their
kidneys clean and active. Try this,
also keep up the water drinking. and
no doubt you will wonder what be
came Of your kidney trouble and back
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-21
Mrs. Rebecca c. Bartlett

The funeral services OF Mrs Rebecca c.
Bartlette were held at the home Of her
daughter Mrs. Ola Goodwin, last Friday
afternoon, Rev. f. f. Longley read APP
propriate scripture and gave a high tri-
butte 10 the character OF the deceased.
Mrs. Bartlette was one Of the old time
residents of China, a member of the
Methodist church here. and a true Chris
tian. She was woman Of unbounded
energy much business ability, an ener-
getic worker in all her undertakings. For
the past IS years she has made her home
in Augusta where she had many warm
friends, and where she has been most ac-
tive in the Gospel Mission and other
Christian work. She was 50 years OF age.
Mrs. Bartlette leaves a daughter. Mrs. A.
y. Goodwin. a son. Orrn Bartlette, ana
grandson, Bartlette Lamson, all of China,
also a brother. Wesley Gray of Stone
ham. Mass. Interment was In China
cemetery.
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Apple Cedar Rust Controlled

Complete success in controlling cedar
rust of apples by the eradication of the
red cedars has been shown possible by
representatives of the United States
Department of Agriculture working il
large commercial apple districts When
ever it is desired to control apple cedar
rust in an apple growing community j,
can he effectively and permanently ac-
comI'lished, the specialists say in a re-
cent report, by destroying the Ri
cedars in the winter.
Cedar rust still remains serious dis
ease in many localities. particularly
where the orchards do not form 4
dominant part Of the plant industry
While there arc certain phases Of thj.
subject that require further investiga
ton. the main problem may be regard
ed as being definitely solved it is said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-21

New York is cutting down the meat
wild animals at the Bronx Zoo. This
Hooverization measure may not be
sufficient in the present strenuous days
and before the war is over Gotham may
be obliged to close the Zoo and con-
vert some, at least. of its occupants
into food. If such radical measures
are found necessary some valuable
lessons may be. learned in regard to the
edibility of certain of these animals
that have not hitherto been regarded
as possible food.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-21

spy schemes are likely now to have
;hort shrift in New York harbor. The
oderal authorities have already armed
ird marshaled their men for enforcing
,rders all along the water front and
hundreds OF men are ready to search
'ach ship or protect any point of har-
por espionage, thus giving to the Col
ector of the Port of New York his first
'ormidable force to back up his iinpor-
ant supervision Of shipping all over
his important port. When the new
'nited States Guard takes hold Of its
,atrol of the shipping hereabouts. it
$ asserted that 10000 trusty guards
viii be at watch over every danger
Joint abou: the harbor waters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-21

While Maine suffers to a great eX-
tent from the drastic fuel administra
ton order closing down the manufac-
turing plants of the country for spe-
cific period, it is her good fortune to
have a large amount of developed
water power used in the operation of
her mills and factories so that many
important industries are exempt from
the ruling of the Fuel administrator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-21

1t. - Mrs. MARGARET NESS, 1870 T..
Hazard ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
Women who suffer from displace-
m ents, irregularities, Inflammation,
liberation, backache, sideache, head
aches or "the blues" should not rest
until they have given this famous root
and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham' S
Vegetable Compound, a trial. II
complications exist. write Lydia E.
PinkhamM N edicine Co., Lynn, Mass. for
special suggestions. The result of its
long experience is at your service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-21

Governor Milhken and Senator Hale
lost no time i'll taking up with the Ma =
which would enable considerable
portion Of Names industries to con-
tinuc operation during the period pro
hibiting the use of fuel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-21
NEGLECTED COLDS
LEAD TO PNEUMONIA
Many Lives
Needlessly
Sacrificed

Colds are al
ways dangerous
They often de-
velop into serious
throat and lung
troubles, p n e u
monia and bron-
chitis, which Of
ten result fatally.
The time to treat
a cold is at the
be gi n n i n s: the
best way to treat
it is to begin
taking F a t h e +
Johns Medicine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-21

Irregularities a n d
pain. l had one
physician after an
other but they did
me no good. I read
a bout Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compoundan and
gave it a trial and in
a short time l felt
benefited and am
now feeling fine,
and without weak
ness orpain. Many
of my friends have
also taken Lydia L.
Pinkham's V e e e.
table Com o In d
and been helped by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-21

at once because Father Johns Medi-
cine soothes and heals the breathing
passages, drives out the disease germs
and relieves the cold in the natural
way. It is safe for every member OF
the family to take because it does not
contain alcohol or dangerous drugs In
any form.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-21
DON'T SUFFER
WITH NEURALGIA
Use Soothing Musterole

When these sharp pains go shooting
through your heed. When your skull
seems ss if it would spit, just rub q
little Muste-ole On your temples and
neck. It draws OFT the Inflammation,
soothes away tho pain, usually giving
quick relief. f
Mustcrole is Q clecn. white ointment,
made with oil Of f-.ussctccrl. Better than q
mustard plaster and docs not blister.
Many doctors and nurses frankly rec
onncEd Mustc-ole for sore throat, broi,-
c,,itis. Group. stiff neck, asthma, neural.
Ga, congestion, pleurisy, rheumatism,
Iun.bago, pains and aches of the back or
c;nts, spratns, core muscles, bruises,
chiibla;ns, frosted feet - colds of the
chest lit often prevents caeumonia). 1t
is always dependable.
SOC and Coo Jars; hospital size $3.50.
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Feeling
Younger

does not come from polishing up"
outside. for that is temporary at best
but by keeping things right inside.
Good digestion. active liver regular
bowels lare absolute essentials. Doubt
less on inquiry you would find that
many Of those who look young have
made it a practice to ward off or rem
edy digestive troubles with the old re-
liable-The True Il. r." ATWOOD'S
Medicine. On the market more than 90
years. Such reputation merits trial
on your part. All druggists and gen.
eral storekeepers sell it. Be sure and
get 81. j." Large bottle, 50 cents.
The Il. f. Medicine Co., Portland.
Maine. us,1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-21

played is that flying from Flagstaff at
the Union station at Portland. containing
81 stars. each denoting that an employee
OF the Maine Central Railroad or Portland
Terminal has joined the coIors. The men
Included In the list OF names hail from
every section of the State. In many cases