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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

th~eS work in a manner very pleasing
Il. their hearers. Specialties were pre-
sented by other members of the school.
especial mention being due to the act
Alice in Wonderland" presented by
seven girls and drilled by Miss Ruth
Plummer. Other specialties were vocal
solos by Miss Thelma Moore and Miss
Cornelia Davis and bell solo BY Don
aid Newton. Music was furnished by an
orchestra made up mostly Of pupils
from the school.
The local Red Cross Auxiliary is now
planning to send as many patchwork
quilts as possible to the Bangor chap
ter before April 1. These quilts may be
made of any cotton or soft wool ma
terial and in any pattern except crazy
design" 1t is advised that it is better
not to strive for intricate patterns, but
that the cloth be bright in color as the
quilts are made without any wadding
and are intended for use as spreads.
me principal purpose of these quits
is to cheer the spirits Of the French SOL
diers, who have been accustomed to
associating white drapings with the
dead and who have been found by the
abundance Of white in the hospitals.
and in this way their recovery is Of
ten much retarded. Ii is hoped that a
good number of these Quilts will be
made by the ladies Of Newport. The
measurements required are five feet by
seven feet. The first quilt to be receiv-
ed by this auxiliary was received Fri
day. 1t was made by Mrs Helen Rowe.
who is SO years of age. and it is beau
tiful specimen of needle work. The
auxiliary is also in receipt Of IA knit
ted afghan made by Miss Olive Red
man. pupil of the high school which
will be a pleasure to many sick SOL
der. on it are two American flags knit
ted in pattern.
The local manager of the Red Cross
Auxiliary requests that oil who have
finished articles bring them in so that
they may be shipped on Tuesday. Feb,
-
The Lakeside Dramatic Club are at
work on the four-act drama. The
American Flag" This is a new prouuc-
ton, being copyrighted in 1917. and will
be presented for the purpose of rails
ing money for war relief purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11
MEETING of Knitting Club

The Knitting Club Of the Womans As.
sociation met Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. AZ b Eastman, u Gannet,
street, MS. Eastmah and Mrs. Jack
of this city, formt sly a Russian soldier
kieff, southern part Of Russia, gave a
very interesting lecture, calling out many
questions on the Russian sitlsa ton which
were very intelligently answered to the
enlightenment Of the members. 1t is ex.
pected that little later Mr.. Zoub will
give lecture before some order in this
city for the benefit of the Red Cross So
ciety
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11
YOUR GIRL MAY
Be IN DANCER
OF Lack of Blood, Often
Makes Considerable Progress
Before 1t Is Recognized
This Massachusetts Woman
Tells How She Found Relief
From a Serious Situation

One of the most common and dam
Gerous diseases from which growing
girls suffer is anemia or lack Of blood.
1t is common because the blood SO
often becomes Impoverished during de-
velopment. when girls are too fire.
quently allowed to overstudy, over
work and suffer from lack Of exercise.
1t is dangerous because of the STEALTH
ness OF its approach. often being well
developed before its presence is recog-
nized, and because OF its tendency to
grow so steadily worse, If not prompt
y checked. that it may run into con-
sumption. Mrs. c. f.. Redman. of No.
~ Salem street. Bradford Mass. says:
When | was in my teens. | caught
severe cold. 1t settled all over me
and that was the starting point of my
Illness. NJ mother took me TO Il NUM-
Der of doctors but they did me no good
at all. Every one thought that I was
going into consumption. Each week
became worse until | was so COM
pletely run down that had TO give up
my work. My blood was turning to
water and I was pale and thin. My
ears were transparent. I had no APP
any food. even glass OF milk would up
set II. An aunt who came to visit us,
took me home with her. thinking the
change would do me good. ] did not
improve in health and wac often con-
fined To my bed, at one time f0r six
weeks.
One dav 4 neishhor ADVISED my
aunt to give ma Dr.. Williams Pink
Pills as she knew that they were good
for the blood. The pills helped me at
once and in a months tint' | WAS hack
home at work Everyone looked at
me in amazement to see such - change.
My mother has often told Hle that she
believes that DR. Williams Pink Pills
saved my life. Since then have taxi
en- the pills in the spring whenever L
have felt run down Or. Williams
Pink Pills have done wonders for me
this state .nent"
When Il girls color fades. when her
cheeks an lips grow pale and she gets
short OF breath easily and her heart
ra!p!tates after slight cxcrtion or un-
der the least excitement it means that
she is suffering from thin blood.
Headache and ba"kache often ac-
company this condition and nervous
ness is frequently present.
The remedy, Of course. is to build up
the blood and for this purpose DR.. Will
Hams FINK Pills are recommended.
, They are tae remedy best suited TO re-
store the blood. bring brightness to the
eyes and put color in the checks and
lips.
Two books, Building Up the Blood"
and What to Eat and How to Eat"
give just The information that every
mother of a growing girl needs. They
are free. Write for them today to the
Or. Williams Medicine Co. Science
tady. y. :. Your own druggist sells
DR.. Williams Pink Pills or they will
be maile,. postpaid on receipt of price,
50 cents per box, six boxes for $3.50
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11
BURNHAM

Mrs. Ethel V. Kinney, lecturer Of
Durham Change and Mrs. Albert Cole
attended the Lecturers Conference IN
Augusta
Sanford a. Goodwin. who is stationed
at Portland Harbor, passed a brief fur
Tough with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
/. l.. Goodwin this week
Mrs. Kinney Of Fort Fairfield, who
has been visiting her sister. Mrs. a. NJ
Gliddcn in Fairfield, visited THURSDAY
and Friday with Mr.. and Mrs. H. T.
Kinney on her return home.
Mrs. Charles n. Evans was in Water
Vile for the day Thursday.
Carr Gee has gone with his team u
work in tn. woods in the vicinity Of
Deadwater.
The various committees are working
hard to make success of the supper
entertainment and dance for Saturday
evening for the benefit Of the Fed
Cross.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry E. Kinney de-
iightfully entertained q party of friends
at their home Thursday evening. the
occasion being in honor to Mr. Kinney =
birthday A delicious lunch was served
by this hostess. the table being prettily
decorated and in the centre large
birthday cake with lighted candles add
ed to the attractiveness. Mr.. Kinney
was presented with A mantle clock. the
presentation speech being made by Mrs.
Nellie Shaw and TO which Mr.. Kinney
responded. Those who attended were
Mr.. and Mrs l.. T.. Gerald. Mr.. and
Mrs. e. A. Allen. Mr.. and Mrs. r. p.
Shaw Mr. and Mrs D. A. DYER Mr.
and Mrs G. J. Mudgett and daughter.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Albert Cole and Mrs, Kin
Gey OF Fort Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

ton Army drive for 100000 to be used
for war purposes throughout the United
states and on the battlefield of France.
The local campaign will be launched at a
public meeting to be held in the council
room at CITY hall on Lncoln's birthday
al o'clock In the evening.
The Rev Charles H. Temple. chaplain
at the National Home at Toeus. will give
the principal address. Five prominent 10.
cal ministers have promised to be pres.
ent All ministers are invited. The local
c. A. r. and Ladies Relief Corps are
expected to take part in the exercises.
Mayor Swift will be asked to preside. F..
E. Smith, treasurer of the Augusta Trust
Co. is treasurer of the funds Checks
are to be made payable to him. Already
$50 has been paid in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

About six inches were added to the
depth of snow already on the. ground
by sno ystorm which came along
Saturday and lasted only from the
morning hours until nightfall when it
vas followed by clearing weather. But
brief though it was it got in its work
or the trolley line and the Maine Cen
trail. Trains from the east were not
much delayed but the express going
east from Augusta at 2.47 in the after
noon did not arrive until 4.30. and both
that and the express going west at 4.0o
had plows ahead of them. the plow
from Portland having its locomotive SO
loaded with ice that the number of the
locomotive could not he told.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Were it lot for the fact that few
crows are in the habit Of remaining
during the winter months in the woods
in the vicinity of Augusta the appear
ance Of one of these somber-hued
birds over on the east shore Of the
river Sunday morning might be said
to have been an indication Of spring.
but his appearance was probably due
to the fact that he was hungry more
than for any other cause. But 1t was
a crow AMI he was seen by number
of citizens, SO that there can be no
mistake regarding his identity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Ash Wednesday, will lie observed
this week, marking the beginning of
the Lenten season. which for many,
means a period of abstinence from So
cial activities and renewed attention
to the spiritual things of Iife. Church
men say that 1918 will witness the
most derout attention to prayer that
has been ever manifested in Augusta.
With thousands of young men on the
battlefront church services are bound
to take on much more solemnness and
devoutness. Easter this year will fall
on March 81. a week earlier than Eas-
ter day last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11
CLINTON

NORTH-R. II. Gerald. Chas Sher-
man and Everett Gerald are cutting
their ice at Burnham.
Rita Call is visiting few days with
her cousin. Celia Sherman.
Mrs. Harold Watson and Mrs. Nellie
Hazeitine spent the day Monday with
Mrs. Hazeltine's sister, Mrs. Fannie
Brown Of Clinton.
number from here went to Burn
ham Saturday evening to the box social
and dance given by Burnham Grange.
A pie social will be held at the Bush
school noIsc next Monday night, Feb.
II for the benefit OF the Red Cross
Vincent Gowen Of Waterville was q
caller here Saturday.
Enoch futile. who has been Worl1ne1
In Fairfield. has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Saturday added another to the long
list of zero mornings which have char
acterized the winter which is due to
soon lie drawing itself to a close. and
while the morning was not the coolest
it was one of them. AT O'Clock the
thermometer al the Dither pharmacy
registered II below zero, and one of the
police officers tells the Journal that al
) o'clock that morning the same Their
momcter registered is below. AS usual
Bart F'olsoms old reliable" over on
Arsenal street. went just a little ahead
of any of the others and registered 20
degrees below. sunday morning was
milder, thermometers in various parts
of the city registering from four TO
eight degree above zero, but the air
WAS pretty carp at-that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11
feb1ldst

Bowdoin church. The ladies made
twelve squares of patchwork for q
quilt. After the sewing was done, Mrs.
Nelson entertained with several pleas
Ing selections on the Nictlola. A good
collection was added to the trea sury.
There were twelve present and all en-
joyed the afternoon very much
Most Of the schools in Bowdoin closed
Friday.
Miss Ethel Dicky is visiting at Mrs.
Grant Woods
Arthur and Ernest Car are working
in Somerville, Mass. this winter
Harold Adams writes home that he is
enjoying camp life in North Carolina.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

received by Archie Taylor, CROSBY street
Place, Augusta, from his friend. Chester
Weymouth. with Company Al. loSd u. 5.
Infantry. now in France. Mr.. Weymouth,
IS Manchester boy and has many
friends in this locality:
Somewhere in France,
Jan. 10, 1918.
Dear Archie:
kicking. How are you feeling this win
ter?
| would like to be there today and go
hunting. l suppose YOU are going 10
school. / would like to be back III the
armory and see you going by to sci.o u
the same as 1 did last spring. Do you
remember when we used to drill up by
the school building. This is an awfui
nasty day here. II Is raining and it IS
sloppy as it can be. Truemans regi-
ment is over here. They are about nine
miles from here. ! am going over TO see
them next Sunday. ! wish you could see
some of the people and things over here.
You would laugh to see some Of the
wagons they have here. only two wheels
and they have the funniest way Of har-
Messing two horses. They hitch on.
Eorse right ahead of the other. Some.
times they will have five or six horse
hltched to one load. =.
have just done my washing.
This has been a fine day here. The sun
mas been out part of the time. SUD.
pose there is a lot of snow over there
now. lhere ls not much snow here. !
don believe they ever use sle;shs here.
a. least they have not since we have he-
here. Sometimes the folks hitch . hor....
l. wagon. then an OK and then ano.h.r
morse ahead of the OK 1t looks queer p,
see them harnessed UP that wav. nais
= 'tdhcs ior the new pen which ( am
Using = franc is about - cents in on,
money, that would be about s5nO n o,,r
money. The money here looks like soo g.,
coupons, that is. the paper money. The
nave some SILVER Some of the boys say
"he1i theS get back to America they are
solHs 10 save cigarette coupous ana
SEND them over here for money T Think
some of the money is like pieces OF !,
Sunday paper.
mere there is public wash house where
az o. the women go 70 do their washing
ana theh they carry the clothes home o,
"heeloarrow and dry them.
Last fail when we first came bar. 49,
women were doing the harvesting rhay
wheeled the vegetables in on whee,har-
rows Ihey 90 the threshing and all such
thlhss as that while the men are away
hshtlng. ! put in most OF my SPARE time
studying my machine gun and keeninp
my things cleaned UP. We have TO keen
shaved close now on account of our ga
masks. You would laugh to see us wear
ing our gas masks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11
Funeral Of Mis- Julia Foy.

Funeral services for the late Miss
Julia Foye were held at O'Clock sun
day afternoon At 316 Water street. UNI
der the auspices of the Augusta
branch of the Salvation army in the
presence of a large number Of friends.
The remains We're placed in the tomb
at Mt. Pleasant cemetery, the bearers
being John McAuley, Percy Hill of
Gardiner, Andrew Galloway and Wayne
Tjllman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Edwin G. Lander Of the Church Hill
road says his mother and step-father,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Albee Of Nor
ridgewock. are two pretty spry people.
His mother will be 50 years old in Al-
gust and does all her own work, while
his step-father Is IS and has this win
ter cut 90 cords of wood for his own
use. He is 4 Civil War veteran and was
shot through the wrist and hand. but
has always been tireless worker
Three years ago he broke his right hip
and while on crutches fell and broke
his right wrist, but ne keeps on work
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Prof- Harold Jackson, formerly princ-
pal OF smith Grammar school. has been
visiting relatives and friends in this city
and on Saturday left for his home in
West Medford. Mass Mr. Jackman is
now principal of Arlington Junior High
school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11
NEWPORT

The Annual Senior Play of Newport
High School was presented in Central
hall TO very good local audience
Thursday. The drama Petrol. the
Storm Child was given by caste
made up from the Senior class with
but two exceptions. Miss Elsie Adams
and Louis White, both of the Junior
class. The audience was q very ap-
preciative one and the young people did
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

The strings which took the daily prizes
at the Colonial alleys during the past
week were as follows: Monday. Ladd ll3;
Wednesday, Gilman, 12s; Thursday, I-add,
1l5: Friday, A. Croteau, Ie4; Saturday.
I.add. 123
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Robert Hardy of New York city, who
recently received his discharge from
the National Army cantonment at
Camp Upton. Long Island, for physical
disability, is in Augusta for a short
visit. He was a member of a machine
gun company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Mrs. Cora NJ. Pinkham of this city
is patient at the Augusta General
hospital where on Saturday afternoon
she underwent surgical treatment.
Her condition Sunday was reported as
favorab BILE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Hon. Herman Fl. Adams of BELGRADE,
former member of the county commits
sioners for Kennebec county. was in
the city Saturday morning on matters
of a business nature and called at the
State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11
THE EDWARDS co.
Interesting Figures in Connection with
the City's Largest Industry

An Augusta gentleman connected
with the Edwards Manufacturing Co.
tells the Journal that during the past
Il years the company has paid out in
Augusta si.5l5.071 for wages: has paid
s43.712 in taxes to the city Of Angus
Ia. and has expended in other ways in
the city Of Augusta sS44056, a grand
total of s5602,S39 spent by this COM
rany in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Straw of HALO
well are the happy parents of boy
baby who was born to them early Sat-
urday morning at the Augusta General
hospital The young man has been
named Chester Straw. Jr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Misses Marion Beck and Elizabeth
Leigh Tor the past few weeks have
been rendering very efficient voluntary
service at the Office of the local draft
BOARD at the post office building, as
slstlng Mrs F. w. Plaisted. who from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11
NOTICE

To the Taxpayers of Windsor:
Tho town books will he closed Feb. 10.
The names OF delinquent taxpayers will
appear in the town report, AS required by
law, II your tax Is not settled in full be-
fore that time Please respond at once
T. 3. COLBCRN. Coll
feblld3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

The remains OF the late Martha ].
Hutchins, whose death occurred Sat
urday morning in this city. will be
taken on the 9.3G train this Monday
morning to Portsmouth, n. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11
Mrs. Sarah Gagnon

Mrs Sarah Gagnon passed away
Sunday morning at her home. IS Lau-
rel street. aged 50 years. Funeral ar
engagements will he announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Mrs. Josephine Packard OF Waltham,
Mass, who had for two weeks been
medical patient at the Augusta General
hospital. was able Saturday to leave
that institution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11
Classified
AID Rates

IL wcrd for I time.
7c a word for 3 times consecutive.
q. ! word for s times consecutive.
Extra insertions, pro rata.
No Advertisement taken for less
than 25e.
A, classified advertisements must
10 prepaid.
The Journal does not knowingly
accept any fraudulent advertising
~ any kind. The Journal will in
v.s,iaate promptly and vigorously
every claim from any person who
has been in any way deceived or
-,s.reated through answering an
,.ye-.isement. The Journal will
sank It's readers to bring to its
,..er.ion any failure on the part
:, an advertiser to make good his
,,omises. It is the belief Of this
s,,er that an advertiser serves his
sun interest best only when he
.,,ves the public best. IT you are
-. sa.isf,ed tell the Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

the start has volunteered her services
in doing the work at the office Need
less to say, their work is greatly APP
preciated by the members Of the board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Patients admitted Saturday to the
Augusta General hospital We're Carl
Francis Norton and Miss Mary Feron
G Augusta and Ruth Carpenter of
Ilallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11
SALVATION ARMY
SERVICE CAMPAIGN

From Tuesday, Feb. u. (Lineoln's
Birthday to February. Feb. q,
(Washnaton's Birthday)-Augusta's
Quota $500
Plans are completed for a great Saliva
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

George l.. Potter was Saturday in PORT
land attending the funeral Of lis uncle,
the late Judge Putnam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Mrs. i. +. Whittemore, who has been
the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. f. Kings
ley, returned Saturday to her home in
Mechanic Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Mrs II. VI. Craig left Saturday for Vol
laston, Mass. where she is to be the
guest Of Mrs. F.. L. Craig
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Mrs. +. A. Houghton went Saturday to
Bath to visit for few days her son, G.
l.. llourhton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert DohertN left
Sunday afternoon for weeks visit in
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11
FARM FOR SALE SITUATED IN

Montville, one mile from Liberty village.
Contains 50 acres, cuts about u tons of
hay, can me made to cut more, two wood
lots right near good market for wood,
four good wells Of water, water in sink.
buildings in good repair, house and shut
tiers painted few years ago, 7-room
house, good cellar, barn 36x40, woodshed.
pears and grapes On main road from
Belfast II. Fl. Twitchel. Liberty. Maine.
jan23d1mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Mr.. and Mrs. belmont Emerson Of
island Falls are making Il short visit
with friends in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Jackson OF Il Green
Street went Saturday to Auburn, where
they were called by the illness Of Mrs
Jackson father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Joseph Pomerleau left Saturday for a
weeks visit with friends IN Boston and
other places in Massachusetts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11
BOWDOIN

Last Thursday Mrs. S. ". Nelson
entertained the Ladies. AID Of the East
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Or. II. q. knickerbocker was SAT-
urday 1t caller in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Maurice Dion, a student at Bates, is
at home for a short vaca ton occa-
stoned by the mid-year examination
period.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-11

Mrs. s. J. Beach and daughter Mar
garet went Saturday morning to Port
land for short visit VIA Mrs Beach's
mother, Mrs. Il. +. Harris;