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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02

on Winchester street, has completed h
duties and has returned to her HON
in Fairfield Center. IL
Merton Chase of Clinton was in tovj
yesterday calling on friends. n
Mrs. G. + Hutchns las gone b
North Arson. where she will be thl
guest of friends and relatives for IA
DAYS v
Mrs. Ray Mitchell and daughter Ia
ellie o. Clinton are III town the gueal
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Mitchell II
West street n
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Henderson adj
Mr.. and Mrs benjamin Smith have -
| turned from a short stay in Etna. q
During the month Of June the Fah'
field Red Cross has completed the fG
lowing articles: Ten sweaters, 100 pts
stockings. ? helmets, prs, wristers,
munier. 2f surgical shirts. SO pajamaH
q comfort kits. doz. chemses, doz
wash suits, fitted out eight boys wifi
stockings and comfort kits ID
The following intentions are on file al
the town clerks Office: Mrs Elle1
SpauldIng 70 Robbie ] Applebee nj
The following marriage returns han
been received at the town clerks offiee
Delman Garry Of this town and Mis-
LYDIA walker Of Hartland were mar
RED in rittsfield Friday by Rev. Mr.
Ford; Daniel Ames and Miss F'lorenr,
Heal, both Of this town. we're marries
at Smithheld June 90 by Rev. y. N
Boyington. &
Mrs. T. Rradeen and three sons d
Essex. Ct. who have bee. in town q,
guests of Mr.. and Mrs O-rin Learres
on Lawrence avenue. lett Saturday 10
Moosehead lake. where they will re
main week before returning home.
Mr., and Mrs. Albert Jewell and Mr.
ana Mrs. stephen Wing, who have beer
passing few days in Portland hay,
returned to Their homes in this towns
Carl CrImmet Of Clinton was in towr
yesterday calling on friends
Miss Lucy Williams. who has been II
town over the week end, left Monda,
for her home in Newport, r. |.
Mr. and Mrs. George Shorey and
daughter Gladys and Mr.. and Mrs Ed.
ward Britton and daughter Bettina have
returned from a short stay at Pettee's
pond.
The male quartet Of the Baptist
church, Miss Marion Horne and Miss
Madeline Pooler will give an entertain.
ment AT the central Maine sanitoriurr
TUESDAY evening.
Miss Lillian Hall Of Brooks is pass
ing few days in town with her sister
Miss Myrtle Hall, at the home of w
r. Hall on High street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
Readfeld Grange

The last meeting of the Readfeld
Grange before its summer vacation
will be July 9Th with the following pro-
gram: Opening exercises; business
singing by the Grange. God Of our
Nations; question. "Wh1t are the
Social and Labor Needs of Farm Won
en-" by Carrie W. Whittier and Edna
S. Fish, followed by general discus
sion by the members; vocal solo. All =
Walker; paper subject selected BY The
author. Mabel A. Harvey: reading.
Annie A. Nickerson: paper. subject Sc
lected by the author, Mary F. Carson.
The next meeting will be August II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02

town Of Oakland and the remainder
to be paid by the Maine Central
Railroad.
Special damages are awarded as
follows: Oral Benson of Oakland,
800: F. B. Thomas Of Oakland. 500;
Charles Wentworth of Oakland, $3.50;
Edwin Lake Of Portland. $500: John
E. Smell of Portland, S25.
The order of the commission is TO
be complied with on or before Jan. l,
1919.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
GetchelI- Jewett

MisstMaud Jewett. former Wins
low gill and Russell Getchell were
united In marriage Saturday morning
at $50 by the Methodist pastor at tho
parsonage, Orono. They were attend
ed by Miss Addievilla Jewett, sis
ter of the bride. and Miss Irene Get
chell. a sister of the groom. The
double ring service was used Tho
bride was attired in blue taffeta Mr.
and Mrs. Getchell will reside at the
home ofthe groom's parents in Still
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
Auburn Cranoe

Children's night was observed sa'u
day evening by the members Of Auou'
Grange. short program consisted u
vocal and instrumental music and reS
tations. Games were played and j"
cream cones were served to the ~ g
more children present. The commit"
In charge of the meeting were NJ,
Charles Tabor and Mrs. W. H. Ws'ss
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
e,,IE.skY LAW ADVERTISE
MEkr

Anplication having been made to the
Ranking Department by the following
named persons to be licensed az pea!ers
% sec, II to 9. of the Revised Statutes,
as amended legal notice is hereby gwen
and any person may, within two weeks
from the date of this publication tle oo-
lection to the proposed registration with
Name Business Address
Charles E. Ware.
Jr. 81 State St.
Boston. Mass.
FRANK L. PALMER.
Bank Commissioner.
Augusta. Maine, July /. 1915. jly2d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
Fish and Game

The following violation Of the fish
and game laws has been reported =
the commissioner of inland fisheries
and game:
By Deputy Warden John r. Flint
Of Monson. of the payment of a fine
by \. A. Bowley Of Hartland. for
having short trout in his possession
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02

Mrs. VIM. Stewart Of Norridgs'
wock is the guest of her daughtef
Mrs. Clayton Atwood.
Miss Blanche Strickland went U
Oakland on Tuesday to visit MI
and Mrs. Maurie Strickland. From
there Miss Strickland will 90 70
Belgrade Lakes for the summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
STATE HOUSE
Next Council Meeting " 8 P NJ Tuesday, July

The regular weekly meeting OF
the Governor and Council will
convene at S o'clock this (TuesdaD
evening. About the only business
scheduled is tho approval OF the
weekly salary list and the Highway
payroll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
Stanley Buck

1t is understood that Stanley
Buck Of Company X, Pennington,
has been killed at the front. Mr..
Buck was young man well known
IN this vicinity, having worked in
New Portland and New VINEYARD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
State House Chat

Insurance Commissioner G. Wal
don Smith and Deputy Commission
or Ivan L. Lang were in Richmond
Monday in conference with the off,
Gals Of The E'ratcrnities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02
FAYETTE

MlLLS-The Neishborhood Club
gave pie social Saturday evening at
the home Of Mrs. o. ". Pettee which,
retted 50 for Red Cross work. Twehe
couples were present. I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-02

for several years. Much sympatf
is expressed for his mother in h
bereavement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-09

We Maintain The PrOmptest Ma
! And Phone Order Bureaus In Tn
Southwest. Favor Us With an Orde
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-09
Extra Service

Sales force-tailors- fitters-all will be
adequate to meet the needs of the great
est clothing sale of the year. or we have
every reason to feel that all records will
be broken by this sale.
Second Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18
Says Americans Should Show Respect For the Arny Dead
Red Cross Doing Great Peace Work As Well As In War

situation said II. B. Burgess. OF Aus
tin Most people think OF the Red
Cross in connection with war. but its
greatest work has been done in times
OF peace Everywhere now the o.
ganization = taking hold OF the in
fluenza situation and saving untold
suffering TO poor people who cannot
afford medicines. doctors and nursing
necessary for their cure and comfort.
This influenza epidemic has caused
more suffering and death than any
other malady for many years. II
came at a time when most people
were straininE every energy 10 make
both ends meet. so an alarming de-
gree OF suffering has resulted"
Raising rabbits for market meat
should be an attractive business here
with the animals bringing from 50 TO
50 cents per pound" said ". E. Jack
SON There is a new company being
formed in Kansas City to produce a
million rabbits a year for sale 20
public eating houses and homes. The
hides have been contracted for by
two fur companies. The work Is
classed as a war industry and we are
endeavoring to start a similar COM
pany in El Paso. State food admins
traitor z. - Peden has said that bunny
should have his place on the dinner
table, in view OF HOover's warning
that there will be a meat shortasN
The rabbit viii produce more meat ina
offspring per year than any other ami
NAL. big or little. that is used for
meat Rabbit meat can be produced
for about Is cents per pound"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18

some big overcoat buttons. as round
as a silver dollar. and hard. and mid
die sized buttons. and little buttons
three for a cent And when he had
the bag OF buttons in his paw, Uncle
Wiggily suddenly felt very brave.
Taking a tight hold Of the bag. he
swung it around his head three tmies.
like a baseball bat. and then he
brought It down with a rattle and
clatter bang smash" right on the
blue nose Of the babbooni
ouch wouch," howled the bad
creature. Now I know button. but
ton; who has the buttoni have. oh,
woe is mel" And he tumbled in
somersault off the roof and ran away
and didn't bother the bunny for a
year and a day
So you see. It is sometimes a good
thing to have a button come off. and
if the bed room slippers don't fall out
Of the bahy's crib and stub their toes
on the rocking chairs LEGS. III tell
you next about Uncle Wiggily and
his new shoes 1913. by
Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18
Little interviews

oleOmargarine will be increased until
the quantities are about even From
the first OF January until the first Of
August, 1918. more than 00,000.000
pounds Of flour has been furnished
for army use. There has never been a
meal where the soldiers did not have
bread"
X
The Red Cross. school board. pub
lie health service and others partici-
pating in the hospital work at ACy
school deserve credit for the prompt
ness with which they acted" said
mayor Charles Davis. "All orEaniza-
tons cooperating in the plan acted at
once and within . few hours after
the proposal was made, desks were
being replaced by cots at the school
building. With such prompt and eff
oient action, it is to be expected that
the epidemic will soon be under con-
troll in the southside-"
The Red Cross works not only on
the battlefield but also wherevc. men
are suffering and cannot control the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18

California women and girls have piling into auto
mobiles at their city homes to spin out in to the country
where they have rendered splendid service TO the farmers
in all kinds of agricultural work
The little city Of Auburn practically dePopulated
during the day for large part of the summer Women
found employment packing fruit and boys and girls were
much in demand for gathering fruit.
Mills for the manufacture Of tarpaulnS located near
Baltimore need of workers and appeal for
recruits has been made in the newspapers Owing
government contracts requiring millions of yards of the
fabric from which tents and for wagons and
tories In order to increase the output many extra spin
needed at time when the draft will take away
old employees The shortage of workers has caused looms
be idle and then and all the time there is the most
urgent demand for the khaeooTed cloth needed by the
boys who are winning victories IN France.
Mrs Anna R Grant, negro expert currency examiner,
did three persons work for than week during the
recent currency rush More than she went duty
at q m, worked all day and all night, until 70 the next
day. stayed off that afternoon for and went again
that night From July September she of greatest
assistance to those in charge by relieving other girls She
is to all in the bureau, regardless of race example Of
efficiency and fine spirit" of her associates said
Mrs Grants husband is in France The negro girls
whole in the bureau satisfactory and said to
complain less than the other girls.
While workers in all parts of the United States are
giving patriotic service there are from time to time re-
ports of stang Stacking the factories and shpyaTds
Stories of this sort will multiply in times when compet
ton to make records intense efforts which must be
followed by physical reaction marked by falling off in
production.
When asked about actual conditions and especially
their effect being introduced into the factories
H E. les chief Of training in the training and dutou
service, department Of labor, said:
women making remarkable records in the factories
Most of the employees have husbands brothers
in the army and they bring TO their work the feeling that
they working especially for the soldiers who dear to
them With tremendous nervous energy, they able
oftentmes break the records made by the whose
places they fill"
Now, after reading all Of this again wonders
whether these will want to go back to the home
Perhaps viii and many will If they do not, there
is nothing say. Their lives their live
they please and they much entitled in gain
ful occupations men.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18

would DO without me-" she thought
Hes so irresponsible like"
Uncle Wiggily couldn't find Nurse
James bag OF buttons at first He
looked in her sewing room, and he
found hooks and eyes, and the eyes
blinked at him in a funny way. ans he
found some spools OF thread and pa
pers OF pins. but he couldn't read the
pin papers because they weren't that
kind.
Dear me- Where can that button
bag be-" said the bunny. and just
then he happened to look out of the
window and on the roof OF the porch.
He saw the bad old blue nose pinch
ing babboon-
"Oh. no. So here you are" cried
the babboon-
Have you-have you been looking
all excited like
Indeed havei" answered the blue
nose pinching babboon- I haven
bothered you in a long time, and late
" I hired out 10 a hand organ man.
thinking that II I travelled around
with him. going from house TO bun
galow. I might find you. And havei
I climbed on your roof without know
ing 1t. You can hear the hand organ
man down on the ground"
And, surely enough. up floated come
music from a hand organ
And now that you have found ne.
what are you going to do with me?"
asked Uncle Wiggily.
Take you away with me" answered
the blue nose pinching bah. as I call
him for short Come alongi"
"Oh. but haven't a shirt on" cried
Uncle Wiggily. I've got 10 wait for
Nurse Jane to sew some buttons on It.
came up to look for the bag Of but
tons. but 7 couldn't find It and"
Buttons CT no buttons, IL matters
not." screeched the babboon. Come
with me-
And just then Uncle Wiggily saw
the bag Of buttons sitting on the win
dow seat, and he grabbed it up, and
the bag was Just full It had in Z
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18

" A GOOD many Americans need to
n be taught respect for the dead"
said Fred Z. Stevenson 4 have Just
seen three military funerals pass. AS
the dead went by heads We're barred by
Mexicans. Chinese. and by 4 big per
centage OF the Americans, but there
were TOO many men along the street.
and well dressed men at that, who
made no sign as the dead went by.
This should not be. The town needs
a reminder on the respect we owe to
the heroic dead"
a soldiers food for one day is
called q ration" said Mrs. Autoinette
Funk. '"This ration consists Of % DIFF
ferent articles. which must be ready
daily. and they are ready. Gen. Pei
shing reports that no man in France
has had 10 wait for a meal when that
meal was due, and the same is true on
this side. The materials in the SOL
dier's ration will stand the acid test
Nothing second in grade is bought.
Only the best Of meat is procured and
il is handled in a central place in each
camp by butchers the cuts are thus
used to the best advantage and waste
Of bones and surplus fat avoided.
Packers are required TO can the best
variety OF fruits and vegetables and
the department has gone into those
states where the finest grade of
tomatoes, corn. onions. peas and beans
are grown and has taken such por-
tons OF the crop as were needed for
army use Last August 1882. 500
pounds OF potatoes and onions were
furnished camps and cantonments in
this country. and during the eight
months prior to June 8, 1913, about
100000 cans OF tomatoes were used.
enough to reach from the battle front
on the Marine TO Linda. Calf. II they
were lined up end TO end Dried and
eTaporated fruits form an important
part Of the army ration. Approx
mately S0,000,000 pounds OF prunes.
dried apples and peaches. mostly from
California, will be purchased from
this years crop, and California will
apricots, peaches, cherries and pears.
The cherry seeds will be saved for use
in the manufacture Of gas masks.
PrUnes have an honorable place on
the soldiers bill Of fare. II has been
proved that the prune has food value.
fruit value, tonic value, and value as
a cOnfection. Moreover II has been
recommended by the surgeon general
Of the army. Lemon drops are the
soldiers favorite candy and are made
OF pure graduated sugar favored
with an emulsion from lemon rind.
About 100000 pounds have been fur
nished tho army up to last August:
this constitutes IS percent of the
army candy supply. At present the
army is using 1850, 900 pounds OF but
ter and 1e0,0 pounds Of oleomar-
garine. As the season advances and
butter becomes scarce the amount of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18
Bedtime Story for the Little Ones
UNCLE WIGGlLY AND The BUTTON BAG.

GCIITHERE's the rag bagz@ asked
W Uncle Wiggily Longears. the
bunny rabbit gentleman. as he came
down stairs in the hollow stump bun
galow one Morning Where's the rag
bag"
What do you want the rag bag
for" asked Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy.
She was the muskrat lady house
keeper. you know.
y want the rag bag" went on I'm
Gle Wiggily. so can throw a shirt
IN IL It's no good, the shirt isn't"
and he spoke sort Of peevish like.
Why isn't the shirt good2" asked
Nurss Jane
Because all the buttons are off,
answered the bunny rabbit gentle
man I can't wear a shirt without
buttons. especially this weather It's
getting too cold"
on, dear. I'm sorry about the but
tons being off your shirt" spoke
Jane 4 must have forgotten to sew
them On But don't throw IL into the
rag bag Let me take your shirt and
III soon sew some nice, fresh buttons
on Then II viii be as good as ever"
Well. II you can fix it, all right"
Uncle Wiggiiy said But where can
you get any buttons to sew on? The
ones that were on got lost, playing
tag with the buttonholes. I guess.
7 have plenty OF buttons in my
button bag" said Nurse Jane. It's
upstairs in my room. and II you'll get
il for ne I'll soon fix your shirt"
Right gladly will do that" said
brave Uncle Wiggily. who was not
afraid 10 go upstairs alone, even in
the dark TIL get your button bag
in a jiffy."
So. while Nurse Jane threaded her
needle and got out her thimble, Uncle
WiEgily went up after the bag Of
buttons. Nurse Jane took the shirt in
her lap, ready 20 sew. and she saw
that Il was perfectly good-only a
few buttons missing.
Il don't know what the rabbit man
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18
Uncle VAN Denatmed Poer1.
John Barleycom

IoHN BARLEYcoRN john since nations had
A john and fits throw the bells telling knes for John
killed war; your gin Tye
the who fan batee and blessings
BarleycoTn
tricks avail; you yolr by blowing
hou the bier aid shroud John Bareyeo, jo Twill be better world
john when you've removed when poison
tsngfoot and for PUNK handle the price Of
and that's tainted sort Of John Bareyeorn You've weaed
sn you're letting go by inches John but you
VII and sdoo Basycorn TO-
Copyright b George Matthew AdzmL WALT MASON.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18
Years Ago Today
From The Herald OF
This Date, 1894


THE Russians lost $4,000 men in and
i about AIukden during the past
few days fighting while the japanese
claim to have lost only $500 or 5000
at most. Both armies are now in
active on account OF being separated
by a swollen river.
Solicitor general Edward l. Barnett
Of New Mexico. died last night Of
pneumonia. He had been prominent
in his state for several years.
The Del Rio National bank. with
a capital stock OF $4,000. has been
authorized 20 begin business
Clancy Bros, OF Detroit, Mich. have
paid $4,000 gold for a mine in So
nora, Mex. and expect 70 begin busi-
ness at once.
a convention OF the Creeks Chero-
KEGS, Semiuoles, Choctaws. Senacas,
and Osages, has been called for the
purpose OF petitioning president
Roosevelt and congress TO form
! state out Of the Indian territory and
the Usage nation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18
SIS, 900 in Small Bills
StTewn Along Track

sharon. Pa. Oct. 1s.-An express
messenger on a Pennsylvania railroad
train speeding through West Middle
sex, near here. hurled a package con-
tanning $4,000 in small bills to tbs
depot platform. The package re-
bounded under the train and was cut
IN two The money was scattered for
considerable distance over the
tracks Police officers and state DO
lice were summoned and stood guard
over the vicinity until practically al
OF the money had been recoverad
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18
Gray Haired Women
Increasing Since VA

london, Eng. Oct 1s.-There has
been great increase in gray haired
young women due to the war. It has
brought on a new trade. Hairdressers
have developed the art OF color res
toraticn-" Bringing the natural color
back permanently is an expensive
operation, they say. and a difficult
one. but II takes at least ten years
from ones appearance and the art
seems to be developing rapidly.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18
OUeraHs Do Not Make a
Mechanic. Saus Pastor

Bridgeport, Conn. Oct 1s.-"Put-
ting a man In overslls doesn't make
him a mechanic any more than put
ting a wheelbarroW in a garage
makes it an automobile declared
Rev. Alexander Alison. r., in ser
mon at the First Presbyterian church,
opposing the proposal that clergy
men leave their work TO help in the
rnunftion shops 'The task OF the
church is TO make the nation see its
duty clearly. Many persons are run
ming away from the things they are
well prepared TO do TO take up work
that has a larger look OF patriotism.
This is a kind OF patriotic camou-
rage and those who do It are hinder
ing, not helping. Uncle Sam"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18
DAILY RECORD.

Warranty Deeds.
II Maggie TO Joe Pratt. tract at So
corro. S157S; Oct. II. 1918.
Building Permits Issued.
Boston store. 800 East Overland, two
fire escapes. $500.
Hotel Zeiger. Main and Oregon, two
fire escapes. $1,000.
Hotel Plaza. Main and Oregon, two
fire escapes. $500.
Homan sanitarium. Laurel and
Grandview. two fire escapes, $500.
L. W. Huffaker. LOG Texas. repairs.
SIPS.
Licensed to Marry.
Santo LucerO and Maria Campos-
Emiliano Lopez and Paula Herman
deZ-
Francisco Porras and Felecltas To-
loverado.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18
Uses -Four Words to Tell
Why u. S. Is At VA

Cove. Oregon. Oct 1S.-Wilizm
Travers. aged Is. after listening 70 a
long address in high school on why
the United States was in the world
war, summed II IN in four words On
an examination paper afterward- In
reply 10 the question: Give a sum
mary OF the reasons that the United
States is at war" Willie wrote;
TO lick the Huns"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18
SIX FROM L. :. TRANSPORT
STILL NOT ACCOUNTED FOR

Hoboken. \. J.. Oct 1S.-Six per-
sons. two sailors and four soldiers,
are as yet unaccounted for. as shown
by checking up the names Of those On
board the United States transport
America, which sank at her pier here
last Tuesday morning. Both OF the
sailors are from the firerooln force
The naval board of inquiry. appointed
by rear admiral Albert Gleaves, is in
session and marine wrecking com
pany is at work raising the ship.