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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
Red Cross Statement
Regarding War Medical
Research in France

| AT the office of the Augusta Chap
ter Of the Red Cross has recently
! tcen received a copy of the official
statment issued by Harvey -. Glib
son, general manager of the Ameri-
can Red Cross and member of the
War Council regarding the appro :
pration Of the Red Cross for medicai
research in France, This official
statement reads as follows:
considerable public and private
criticism has been made of an APP
preparation of the Red Cross in Au-
gust, 1917, for medical research in
France. because partly involved in
this work is experimentation upon
living animals for the purpose of
finding methods of prevention and
remedies for new and strange sol
was made at time of emergency
upon the recommendation of Army
medical officers and of a number of
the best scientists in this country.
Prompt action was necessary. 1t
seemed to the officers of the Red
y
money in this way was proper from a
Red Cross point of view for it would
be difficult to imagine any more i'm
perative duty upon the Red Cross
than to seek for every means of pre-
vention and remedy for sickness Of
soldiers.
THE Red Cross did not, as has
been stated, appropriate this money
for abstract medical research and ex-
perimentation. 1t was to be used for
the direct and immediate purpose of
finding ways to prevent or cure
wounds and sickness of American
soldiers. 1t is strictly a war meas
ure.
1T develops, however, that there
are a large number of earnest Red
Cross members who have sincere
convictions against the use of ami
mails for the discovery of remedies
for sickness. We recognize that it
should be an obligation of the Red
Cross management to show defer
ence to such honest conviction.
Criticism seems to be largely con-
fined to the fact that the funds of the
Red Cross should not be used for this
work when any considerable number
of its members have sincere convic-
tions against the work.
"Realizing the situation an in
dividual has come forward and has
offered to supply the money neces-
sary for this work so none shall be
taken from the general funds of the
Red Cross. This fund provided will
also be used TO reimburse the Red
Cross general fund for any expendi-
lures in connection Herewith in the
past. The War Council has decided
to accept this offer without in any
way taking a position either for or
against the question in controversy:
but because they do not wish their
acts to be considered to be in con-
flict with the sincere convictions of
Red Cross members"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
VASSALBORO

POPE AVENUE-Mrs. Lillian
! Grimes and daughter Erneatine, who
! have been guests of Miss Maud Web
their home in Waterville.
@. c. Ineraham and family of Wa
tervillc will in the near future take
possession of their new home re-
Gently purchased of A. o. Humes
The present tenants Mr.. Coleman
Scott and family will take the rent
owned by the heirs of the late George
II. and Clara S. Pope.
Mrs Frank Austin and sons Ken
meth and Arthur of Waterville, were
in town for the day recently.
Mrs. Olive Pope passed the day Fri
Cay with her mother Mrs. Sarah Mar.
din at Hilltop farm. The visit was in
| observance Of her birthday. Mrs
Pope was the recipient of a large
number of useful and valuable gifts
Harry McKechnie and family are
tenants of o. T. Goddard at Lonesome
Pine ranch.
Mrs. Sarah Marden and Mrs. Arthur
Pope passed a day recently in Au.
gusta
Arthur Dyer has returned to his
home on Hussey Heights.
Mrs. Ralph Miller and little daugh-
ter Ruth are visitors at Lone Chest
nut farm.
Mrs. A. w. Pope attended Kennebec
Pomona grange Teusday in Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

and touched eloquently upon the
great Beyond.
In the form of 6. play, as produced
in London and later in New York, the
story teemed with dramatic interest
and instead of heavy preachment
or dry sermon it developed into
virile presentation, sparkling with
yiyacity. In accepting this work to
motion pictures, director Maurice
Tourneur, who staged the production
for Aircraft, has carried out the idea
of the author IN making the photo
play understandable. He discussed
the scenes with the tiny actors, who
are theoretically the leading char
acters, believing that if these children
can grasp the story. the average pa
iron Of moving picture theatre.
with the aid of the lucid titles which
embellish the film. should easily fol-
low the play and understand the al
legory.
The result is unique play. of stu
pendous magnitude. in which is IN
corporated the highest technique Of
Photographic art, with multiple film
exposures requiring infinite care and
patience.
Settings of colossal size and en-
serbles of hundreds of people make
this photoplay q mighty spectacular
Offering in which the artistic details
have been carefully looked after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

The Kennebec Log Driving Corpor-
'ation expects to begin next Monday
morning taking the logs out Il
Browns Island boom at Farming
dale, sorting them and making them
INTO RATS. the logs Of each owne.
being separated. and the cost of tic
work apportioned TO each owner. &C
cording to the number in his raft
1t Is not known how many logs are
IN the boom as they represent the
accumulation of several years. hut
some OF those who have seen the
logs in the boom estimate that the
number will run as high as $4,000
pieces. The logs that were caught last
fall by the log driving company in
the Flintney fats and Sands boom
at South Gardiner have been secured
hut will be left for the owners to
take care Of themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
Y. M. c. A. ACTIVITIES
Gardiner and HaIIowelI ~" BOYS To
Have A Supper Next Wed. Eyenjpo

The Gardiner ard Hallowell boys
VINO attend the Y NJ. G. A. gymnasi-
UNI class on Wednesday nights in this
city have arranged TO have a supper
at SIS Wednesday evening, MAY /, at
the ~ building. As guests at the
, supper the boys plan TO have the
coaches of the baseball teams Of the
Gardiner and HalloWcl high schools.
1t goes without saying that there VIII
be a lot of enthusiasm let loose hv
! the boys, the object Of the meeting
being TO interest more boys in the g.
NJ. c A. and to outline a program Of
activities for the summer
1t is expected that Rev. H. E. Dun
lack. president of the y. NJ. c. A..
will be present and that he will have
a message for the boys.
The committee Of boys in charge of
the supper are: George Gray. Charles
Niles, John Kelley. Earl Skillin and
Cyrial Ward. The committee will
meet Tuesday evening, April 30, At
the ~" TO make further plans for
the supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
MONMOUTH

Mr.. and Mrs. Wellington Sinclair
are receiving congratulations on the
birth of a daughter, Eleanor Malin-
da, born April 10.
Robert Pettingill the young son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. /. II. Pettingill is criti-
cally i'll with double pneumonia.
Leon Blaisdcll returned home Mon
day from the Central Maine General
hospital in Lewiston where he I'M
derwent an operation for appendicitis.
Educational night was observed at
Monmouth grange Wednesday even
ing. Following the regular routine
business an instructive program was
presented by worthy matron, Mrs.
Alice Long.
Music by the grange, address on
education, DR.. G. NJ. TWitchel; vocal
solo, Mrs. Gertrude Baron, Miss Helen
Cappis accompanies; address, PrinCi-
pal G. II. Peasley; remarks by Mrs.
Baron. Miss Mcdonald, Mrs. Twitch-
oll, Mrs. Willard, Mrs. Blaisdell, Mr.
Banghart: vocal duet, Mrs. Baron
and Miss Cappis. State Superintend-
ent OF schools was expected to deliver
an address. but he was unable to be
present. The committee in charge
was G. II. Peasley. Mrs. Alice Long,
Mrs. Ethel Blaisdell
Rev. G. l.. Banshart will preach his
last sermon at the Methodist church
here on sunday April IS, before going
to his new charge.
The w. G. T. L. will meet Friday
afternoon April 26 at the Methodist
chapel for patriotic work, including
the making of new garments for the
Belsians. The ladies are asked to
bring pieces of print to help out on
the two patchwork quilts already be-
gun for the same worthy cause.
A party from Monmouth went to
Winthrop Saturday evening to at
tend the lecture by Lieutenant r. L.
Murray of the Canadian army.
| Burtus Fowler is in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Word has been received in this city
from Mrs Alexander Kinnier, who was
Miss Mabel Humphrey of Augusta. that
her husband. who has been with the
Canadian army in France and had a
year and a half in the trenches, is on
his way home, having been invaded
on account of prolonged trench fever
He had previously been slightly wound
ed and had been in the hospital. but re-
covered and went back to the trenches.
1t is understood that he will receive his
discharge after arrival at his home in
Edmonton, Alberta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
LOCAL BASEBALL TALK
Plans On Foot to Revive the Old
Twilight League This Summer

The baseball fever is in the air ara
good deal Of talk is being heard on
Water street about reviving the old
Twilight League again the coming
summer. This league should be more
popular than ever this year on ac-
count of the daylight saving plan
which will give the players time 10
pay a nine-inning game before dark.
1t is the plan this year to have as
many teams as possible in the race
for the city championship. All who
are interested and want to help by
playing on one of the teams or help
promote the league are asked to meet
with Secretary Frank Condor at the
Y. NJ. C. A. building at 7.S0 Thursday
evening, May 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Harold Douglas Taylor and Miss Flos-
sic Mildred Baker. both of North Bel
grade, were united in marriage at the
Penney Memorial parsonage April 90
1918. They were attended by Raymond
Peacock and Miss Mildred Shea of this
city. The double ring service was used
The bride is sister Of Mrs Katie Shea
of State street and the groom is mem
Der of the 56th Pioneer Infantry, Co. E,
and is stationed at Camp Wadsworth,
Spartanburg, 5. G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Augusta people have heard what
fighting in Flanders means to Yam.
kee boys-for they have heard Lance
Corporal Darby" Holmes and they
have heard Private Peat-but to-
night as many of them as can crowd
into City hall will have an oppor.
tunity Gree of charge) TO hear o,
the war from the Canadian viewpoint
from q man who was a minister
before he was major--from a hero
OF Vimy Ridge, Major ]. +. Bedford.
Major Belford can tell Augusta
people the story of the big war from
the viewpoint of a chaplain and of
commissioned officer, for he was
both before he was retired from ac-
tive service by wounds at Vimy
Ridge. Major Bedford is not ONLY a
thorough soldier but he is also an
orator OF great power and he has en-
thralled audiences wherever he has
spoken since his return from France
and the fighting front
Major Bedford, however, will not
be the only attraction at tonight's
meeting. He will represent the Ca
madam government and will speak
of Canada's part in the great war
and will urge that all Canadians en-
list in the service. The other object
of the meeting is TO comply with
the request of President Wilson in
his Liberty day proclamation and to
urge upon the people Of Augusta that
they buy literally of Liberty Bonds.
The Liberty Bond address will be
made by Norman l.. Bassett, who will
speak on the subject that is of such
vital interest to America and Amer
leans.
In order to secure a band worthy
of this meeting, the musical organ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

! izations Of Augusta and Togus have
been combined and will play under
the leadership of Frank A. Dennis.
Plans have been made for the sing
| ing by the assembly of the old favor
| ite patriotic songs.
| Major Belford, who was expected
yesterday, was delayed in Wateryille
and will be here this morning. He
is bringing with him Capt. A. c..
Young of the Canadian Engineers, a
man just back from the war; to-
gether with Sergeant Ward Of the
Canadian Highlanders and Sergeant
Riddell of the Princess Pats, both of
whom were wounded in service. Ser
geant Riddell was with the Princess
Pats the day they went into action
about 900 strong and came out that
night with 10 men, II of whom could
walk; and he was one OF the II.
In addition to the above named
members of the Recruiting Squad, it
is expected that Col. Jameson of the
Canadian Recruiting Service OF New
York will also be here
The officers from Camp Devens and
olt toloCuill W no are III augusta
making preparations for moving the
next drafts will attend the meeting
tonight and will be seated on the
stage, together with State officials
Mayor Willis i. Swift will preside.
Altogether, the mass meeting to-
night promises to be a remarkable
patriotic gathering. The presence of
Major Bedford alone, with his mes
sage from overseas, is enough to as
sure a crowded house and this fea-
ture. combined with the other at
fractions promises to make the Lib
erty day mass meeting one of Au-
gusta's most enthusiastic and besr
attended mass meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

The Augusta Lumber Co., since
starting up its steam mill Monday
morning, April Is, for the season,
fas been doing a lot Of work and is
asst eating up the logs that were
piled On the island above the mill
One pile has been partly demolish-
ed and the logs put into the river
and floated to the mill and the work
was still in progress yesterday. The
company has still quite lot of logs
at that point and more above the
dam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

the home Of her daughter. Mrs. Howe
was in Kingfield lately caring for her
son-in-law, Orrin Lishness. who has
been i'll with pneumonia.
Funeral services were held on Sun
day, April Il, for the late Mrs. Dora
Jackson. whose death occurred on
Friday. April Ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
Dudley. Rowden

Roy Elwood Dudley of Oakland and
Gala Maude Bowden of Sidney were
united in marriage at the Penney Me-
mortal parsonage Wednesday afternoon
April "A, Rev. VIM. r. Wood officiating
The double ring service was used. They
were attended by Mr.. and Mrs Oliver
OF Oakland. Mrs. Oliver is a sister of
the BRIDE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Mrs. Raymond Duntop was last
evening taken by surprise by a party
OF friends, at the home Of Mr..
Charles Cowan, IA East Chestnut
street. who gathered to assist her in
the proper observance of her birth
day. Her guests presented her with
some beautiful pieces Of cut glass.
Refreshments were served and the
evening was passed most pleasantly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Unfortunately some people don't
protect themselves until after q dis
aSter But that isn't the time to do
II. Insurance is preparedness. The
time to buy Your policy is before not
after. {. +. Downing will protect
your risks. Ask him about anything
pertaining to insurancc.-AGy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
NEW PORTLAND

Mrs. Alice Houghton. who has been
nursing at the West village for a fort
night, returned home to the East vii
iage the last Of the week.
Willard Written purchased a new
auto lately.
Mr.. and Mrs. Swaine of Skowhegan
recently arrived at the home of Mrs
Swaine's son, Ray Nye, at the East
village. for the summer.
Mrs. James Howe Is caring for her
mother, Mrs. Dunton, who is III al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
: DON'T BE BALD
How TO Make Hair Grow Strong,
Th;,L and lustrous on Thin Spots.

rev Of US get bald in a day and We
IN have ample warning when our hair
~ thinning out
grower. but TO Immediately stop any
ee,,-,ber loss OF hair and quickly start
lev growth II must be rubbed into
,br scalp 50 the starved hair roots can
~ -fi, absorb IL and get the vital slim
,Iation So badly needed. You will
.nr.ly be delighted with the nrst appli..
zion for your hair and SCALP will
~ and feel 100 per cent. better.
Psrisan sage Is no, not .s expensive; It's
- reeds-a clean. non-sticky, anti
sept. sept liquid that IS qua ranteed to give
" pa perfect satisfaction or money re-
Good looking hair !. half the battle in
80 mans or woman's personal appear
an. Neglect means dull, thin. lifeless
hair and fnally badness, while = little
.'ten,ion row insures thick and ius-
80. hair for years to come. No mat
~ what your hair troubles try a
psrisian sage massage tonight-you will
ho' " aprls-A-2s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Blue Bird" Superb Aircraft
Picture Shown At The Colonial
Theatre Today

The Blue Bird, an Aircraft pic
ture shown at the Colonial Theatre
today. 1t is ar adaptation. by
Charles Maigne. from Maeterlinck' s
masterpiece, which has attracted
wide attention in the dramatic and
literary world. While it dealt with
subjects of great profundity in an
allegorical manner, it was easily I'M
derstood The great author took for
his central figures a little boy and
girl, and for them he drew aside the
curtain of life, delyed into the past
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
MEMBERS OF AUGUSTA COMPANY
THIRD MAINE, ATTENTION!

Members of the Augusta Company
Third Maine Regiment, will assemble
at the Augusta House at 7.30 sharp
this evening. Lines will be formed
promptly and the Company will es-
cort Major Belford and other officers,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Do you need anything in laces. en-
broideries trimmings. handkerchiefs.
neckwear or ribbons? For 10 DAYS
the ID. W. Adams Company is reduc-
ing prices from Is to 20 per cent.
and If YOU value opportunities such
as this now is the time to buy. AS
sentiments are in every particular,
new and desira ble-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Among the marriage returns which
have been recorded at the office Of
the city clerk arc those Of Row Ell
wood Dudley Of Oakland and CALI
Maude Bowden of Sidney. who were
united in marriage in Augusta on
ednesday, April "a. Rev William
Il. Wood Of the Penney Memorial
Baptist church officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
Funeral Of Mrs. Mary Gordon

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Mary Gordon We're held at 1890 on
Thursday morning from the home.
! q Court street. the relatives and a
large number of friends being pres
ent and the floral tributes many and
beautiful. Rev. Victor o. Anderson
of ST. Marks Episcopal church OFF,
eating and interment was made in
the family lot in Mt. Pleasant ceme-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Richard J. Williams OF this city, who
some Time ago suffered stroke Of par
aiysis and has since April 4 been re-
ceiVing treatment at the Augusta Cen
efai hospital, is reported able to sit up.
Inc reports also says that he is get
ting along well and ia very comfort
ave- u IS the sincere hope of his many
ilienos mat his Improvement may con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

The remains of the late Joseph Tel
lier, a veteran OF the Civil War.
whose death occurred on Wednesday
at the National Home at Togus, were
taken on the sos train Thursday rf-
ternoon to oxford. where funeral
services will be held today and in
torment made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

One of the first catches Of brook
trout in this vicinity this season WASH
made by John f. Mountfort Wednes-
day in one Of his favorite haunt J
over east" Ten pretty specimens,
several Of them being larger than the
average. comprised the catch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Hon. John A. Woodsum Of China was
in Augusta Thursday, full Of enthus-
iasm for the Liberty Loan and conf
dent that China will so far "over the
top He says they are within $1,000 OF
the towns quota and will go far above.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

guests Of the Rotary Club, to City
Hall. The principal addresses at the
patriotic meeting to be held there
Will be delivered by Major Bedford
and Norman T. Eassett Esq. Mem
bers Of Augusta Company are urged
to meet this appointment punctually.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

The auto truck responded to still
alarm at 1l.55 Wednesday night. due
to fire of rather an unusual nature.
1t being in the trunk Of an oak tree
which stands in the yard of the Viii
Hams Grammar school building on
Bangor street. No one appeared to be
able to throw any light on the orr
gin Of the fire, but it took ten chem
tcals to eXtin2uish it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Miss Annie Fox of Waterville return
ed Thursday morning To her home after
of visit Of few days in the city with
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. j.
Maher. South Chestnut street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Arthur z. Leo of Dexter, who recent
ly enlisted in the Naval Reserves at the
recruiting station in this city, went
Thursday to Portland TO take his secoa-
dairy examinations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

For those who observe fish dav l..
5. Young has smelts. fresh halibut,
haddock, scraWd, CLANS, fiinnan had
die and new aleWives. Phone SIS
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26
MT. VERNON

Mrs. Annie Elliott has finished
working in the telephone once and
has accepted position in Wilton.
Miss Carolyn Turner IL suffering
from an attack of pink eye.
H. E. Carson IL recovering rapidly,
from his rNoentt AllnsnR =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

John Hanscomb who has been en-
ployed in shipyard at Bath. has re-
turned to this city and resumed en-
ployment with the Augusta Lumber Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Hon. Cyrus W. Benin of Hodgdon left
Thursday morning for his home after
making a short stay in this city on mat
tiers OF business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Miss Hazel Witherell has returned
from Wales, where she had been making
short visit with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. |. NJ. Witherell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Horace Purinton Of Waterville was
a visitor Thursday in Augusta for a
portion Of the day on business mat
tiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Mrs, Roscoe Merrill OF this city is
passing few days at Norway with
Mr.. Merrlli's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Scott Merrill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Harry A. Aldrich of Waterville and
George w. Coleman Of Vassalboro were
callers Thursday at the kennebec regis
try Of deeds on matter OF business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Imperial Lodge. D. Of H., will meet
a. 230 this Friday afternoon with
Mrs. Lawrence J. Colgan on Spruce
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Jefferson c. Smith Of waterville, Sec
rotary of the State Y. NJ. c. A., was a
business caller Thursday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

Mrs. 3. O'Connell has returned to her
homo In this city after a visi, with
friends at Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-26

The Rummage Sale at 129 Water
street opens at 5 o'clock Saturday
morning.