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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02
TELEPHONE 37.W

The following will DE of interest TO
all those who are now planning to send
Christmas gifts to the boys in the SER
vice of the United States now located
abroad. This notice has just been re-
ceived by the Gardiner Chapter OF the
Red Cross and they make it public for
the purpose of setting at rest the many
rumors now about in regard to this mat
ter:
We expect that the following arrange
ment will be made for the Christmas
packages fer men in the Expeditionary
Forces.
The war department wishes each man
to receive one parcel of standard size
and weight and in order to carry out
this plan the army authorities are dis
tributng Christmas parcel abels to men
in the service abroad These men will
mail the labels to their relatives or
friends in this country and no parcel
will be accepted FOR mailing by post
office without the label received from
abroad.
Cartons to contain the Christmas
packages are now being made and will
be sent TO chapters for distribution
about the latter part Of october. ere
is no need for anxiety, because the car
tons will not be given out until the IA
bells are received from the other side.
II should be understood that this is a
preliminary announcement and the de-
tails are now being worked out by the
war department and the postoffice de-
partment, but we have had SO many
questions about this subject that we are
ending YOU this advance Information.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02
Maine deer
SEASON OPENS

Bangor. Me, Oct 1.-At sunrise this
morning the open season on deer be-
gan in eastern and northern Maine and
will continue until Dec. t. As yet the
number of hunters is very small and the
interest does not seem to be very great
Hunting conditions, however, are Of the
best and as the feeding conditions OF the
past summer have been good the deer
are reported as being very fat. Accord
ing to orders issued to the chief game
wardens, the law against Sunday hunt
ing will be strictly enforced this year.
Anyone caught in the woods with gun
on Sunday will be held to be engaged in
hunting unless the contrary is shown,
Night hunting will also be watched very
carefully and the use OF automobiles,
which has been A very prolific source or
law breaking in the past few years, will
be under the closest scrutiny OF the
wardens The law still remains in force
on bull moose and will continue in force
law against the killing Of caribou and
COW moose. Under the restrictions
placed on bull moose the numbers Of
that animal in Maine are constantly in
creasing and are reported az quite plen-
tiful in northern Penobscot this fall
Nevertheless the effect Of the war -
felt and the number of hunters in Maine
this fall will be far less than any year
Of which there is any record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02
ADJUSTMENTS
Ambassador Gerard's my Four Years
in Germany at the Coliseum To-
morrow. The Truth about the War

Amba ssadOr James w. Gerard S
MY Four Years in Germany" will
have its first presentation tomorrow
at go and 100 and the rest of the
week at the Coliseum The photo
play which was made and produced
under the personal censorship of Am
bassador Gerard will reveal the real
truth about the war and show why
our boys are over there and will stay
there until the last man if necessary.
1t loses no opportunity to impress
the spectator with the supposition
that the Sarajevo incident was not
accidental, but coolly and carefully
planned by the German emperor and
his advisors.
Two of the many interesting scenes
of the picture are Mr.. Gerards visit
to the prisoners camp at Wittenberg
and that in which he is given his
passports The German government
it will be recalled. at first refused to
supply Mr. Gerard anC his official
family with passports until he had
signed an agreement whereby Amer
lea would promise to release German
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02

emphasis on the Importance CT any
one living in Hallowell. even though
employed elsewhere, giving their
bond subscriptions to a Hallowell
canvasser. Because, otherwise, the
amount would not be credited On Hal
lowell'S quota. neither would their
name oe on the Honor Roll.
The Honor Roll blanks were re-
ceived from Washington Tuesday
and as soon as the active selling
campaign opens this Honor list will
be publicly posted and the names of
each subscriber without giving the
amount will appear. This list will be
revised hourly as subscription returns
are reported TO headquarters. and
in accordance with specific instruc-
tons from the treasury department
the list of bond subscribers will be
sent Immediately to Washington.
The census takers We're also ieav-
ing at each house piece of literature
descriptive of the Liberty bond and
with it letter produced by the Hal
lowell committee giving the names
Of 103 of out own boys who are to-
day in service for their country. Such
things as this brings this awful war
right irto our own hearts and homes
and tells us more forcefully than all
else that if we who are yet 1ere in
comfort and safety do our very ut
most it Will be little enough indeed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02

boats interned at American piers. Mr..
Gerard's refusal to sign on the dotted
line and thfe statement that before
doing so he would stay il Germany
until He'll freezes over" supplies one
of the exciting incidents Of the eve
ming.
Step by step. il takes one through
Ambassador Gerard's career IN Ger
many. beginning with the famous Ia
bern incident and ending with Amer
ica's declaration of war against the
imperial German Government. Ffc-
ton is never resorted to- but the facts
are enough to dam the Imperial Gov
eminent.
The engagement in Gardiner which
is for three days only, commencing
tomorrow, with daily matinees VIII
positively be the first and only show
ing of this remarkable picture OF
truth in this vicinity. Don't be mis-
led. this picture will positively not be
shown at any other theatre IN your
city. If the advance sale is any crit
erion there will be a capacity audi
ence of true Americans at the Colise-
UNI tomorrow night. and the ; X.
O. sign will hang out early. SO Tor
your own personal comfort we ask
| that YOU secure your seats early
Phone ll2 M-302M.
Mat. Prices: Is and csc. Eve: 20
! So and soc Special Matinee Sat Oct
! 5th War Tax added to the admls
/ sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02
LOAN CENSUS TAKERS
BEGIN ACTIVE WORK

Following a very enthusiastic meeting
held at Mr.. Clearwater's office on Mon
DAY night at which nearly 60 canvassers
were present to receive instructions an.
working material through the main
committee, the work of census taking
started with a rush Tuesday morning.
The work was SO well systematized
beforehand that teach canvasser hal
only an average of 10 houses at which
to call. Reports coming to headquar-
ters at noon were that several of the
census-takers had already completed
this part of their work.
All the census cards are ordered to be
turned in to the ward captains by
Wednesday night, when they will be
classified and redistributed to the work
ers for the actual Liberty Loan drive
to follow at once. Operating under TINS
plan II Is the belief Of the general COM
mittee that it will be possible to en-
tirely finish the work of taking Liberty
Rond subscriptions in two days, and It
10 felt that this method will prove much
more effective and satisfactory to both
workers and subscribers than to have
tho campaign strung out over several
days.
The organization has been worked out
splendidly and as nearly all OF the
workers and committees have previous
" served in work of similar character
thew find it is easier to go about It and
results are more quickly accomplished
Furthermore. the entire team OF work
ers are in dead, sober earnest They
realize that the cause is which they are
a,,isted is the cause of Christianity and
-;.,t .nd their heart and soul are in
the work.
The women's branch OF the organiza-
ZION which is federalized and under the
direction of Mrs. r. W. Harvey, is
working hand to hand with the mems
organization in the census taking and $
doing splendid work. They will also
continue with the actual work OF bond
selling and all subscriptions and pledges
which thew take will be credited to the
women's branch.
AS stated by the Journal big
mass meeting was scheduled 70 De
held on Sunday next and arrange
ments. through the generosity II MI
Goodwin for the theater ana also TOT
music and speakers TO carry out the
entire program had been completed
nv the committee. Following out,
however. the advice OF the State
Board of Health against people as
sembling in numbers on account Of
the danger Of a further spreading OF
influenza the committee decided on
Tuesday to abandon the meeting al
together. 1t is possible that an open
air meeting may be held Sunday at
ternoon, but these Is some question
whether even this is advisable. There
fore, to make up for the loss Of en-.
thusiasm which would likely be Gre
ated by a meeting Of this sort the
solicitors will work all the harder to
bring subscriptions up to the neces-
sary quota.
Speaking Of <his the chairman Of
the committee has laid particular
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02

Merrill True. lifelong resident Of
Litchield, died at his home early Tues
day morning following an illness of but
a few days due to an ailment of the
liver coupled with old age. Mr.. True
was S6 years Old. He was a son of
Aaron True r.. and Mary S True. and
was born April 10, 1892, in the house
where he died, all but a few months of
his life being passed on the farm. Death
came TO him peacefully, as he had lived
his life He is survived by his wife, by
one daughter, Mrs. Frank p. Rollins of
Danbury, Ct; a son, Stanley True of
Litchfeld; and two brothers, Judge Hill
ton True of Manchester and Horace
True of Buffalo, y. Y The funeral will
be held at the home Thursday forenoon
at 40 O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02
CORNVILLE

Nearly everybody from this town
attended the Wesserounsett fair Fri
day finch is the only fair of the sea :
postponed on account of rain and bad
roads the crowd was small for that
place.
The fourth Liberty Loan drive is
to be welcomed by the following of
ficers chairman fthe men, Sheldon
G. Beal: assistants. Frank l.. Hight,
I John Amazone, George Foster, Cacias
kinsman. Woman's chairman Car
RE l.. French; assistant, Addie l..
Beal. The committee are to take four
automobiles and call upon every man
and woman in town inviting each
and every one to lend to the govern
ment. We hope to go over the top
and have a beautiful flag flying over
our town hall at our next fair which
we intend to have in September 1919.
Mrs. Minnie Judkins received let =
ter from her boy somewhere in
France a few days ago, Mearl is well.
His duty is dealing out supplies and
filing out pay roofs.
Howard Rowell and Fred Weeks
who are in government training and
have been i'll are improving
An interesting meeting was held at
Wesseronsett grange, Sept. %. Pro-
gram: Reading of Quentionnaire.
compiled by NJ. Olive Winslow and
Bertha NJ. Leighton with descriptive
remarks by Carrie l.. French: song,
Annette Moody and Clifford Taylor;'
reading, Maud G. Smith; recitation.
Mildred Smith: reading. II. c. Black
well; song. Erwin Smith and daugh-
tiers. Mildred and Alta: reading, Min
ME F.. Judkins. Refreshments Of cof-
fee and cake were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02
SOMERVILLE

Justus Turner of Palermo was a
recent guest of his uncle, F. A. Tur-
ner. and family
Warren Glidden and son Walter
have been hauling sweet corn to the
canning factory at Weeks Mills.
Gordon MARI, who is attending Oak
Grove Seminary in Vassalboro, was
at home over Sunday.
Mrs. Byron o. French was Sun
day visitor Of her uncle. E. r. Evans,
and family of Palermo. Also a call
er Of Mrs. Caro- Z. Turner.
George A. Glidden of Palermo is
helping Fred A. Turner for Q few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Ernest Dostie of 72a Mt Vernon ave-
nue. met with painful accident Monday
afternoon when a shotgun which ne was
carrying accidentally exploded Young
Dosties right hand was over the barrel
of the gun and was injured SO badly
that it was necessary to amputate the
index finger and thumb at the second
mint
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02
WEST GARDINER

The funeral of Louis E Cannon
will be held at r. NJ. Wednesday at
the Fairbanks cemetery. Rev. A. A.
Walsh will officiate
SPEARS CORNER-Mrs. Aston
Milliken Of Surry, formerly resident
of this place, was calling on friends
at the corner Monday.
Miss Ernesttne 3. Wright, senior
at Bates college, left Monday for
Lewiston.
Mrs. George Martin and daughters
Doris and Ruth of Augusta. were
guests Sunday of Mrs. Martins faith
er, II. p. Laiten.
Mrs. Hattie Parsons and daughter.
Alice, left Monday or Lewiston.
where Miss Parsons will enter Bates
college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02

Marriage Ring with Enid Bennett, and
The Death Dance with Alice Brady.
Miss Benefits support in THE Mar
riage Ring is Of the highest class. Her
leading man is Jack Holt. an actor with
a fine personality while Robert McKim.
one of the Lest Williams on the screen.
has an exceptional role. Charles X.
Frerch. splendid actor, and Maude
George and Lydia Knott are seen to
great advantage in congenial parts.
During thu filming of the latest select
picture in which Miss Alice Brady has
made The Death Dane" which is to
be shown at the Johnson Opera house
today and Thursday. Miss Brady's eve
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02

The first meeting Of the Institute
Of Religious Education will be held
Thursday evening at the Universaiist
vestry at $50 o'clock. These meet
ings Will be held during the coming
winter every Thursday evening and
are open to all who care to attend
The evening is divided into two per-
iods. lecture by come prominent
speaker to be followed by instructions
by two teachers. Rev. William j.
Wood OF Augusta will be the lecturer
Thursday evening. The two instruc-
tors will be Miss Adele Gilpa
who will take the teacher" and Mrs
r. j. Winsiade. the pupil" The idea
Of this institute is to help the study
OF the Sunday school. 1t is nom
tarion and all who have classes nj the
Sunday schools should attend as well
as all others who so desire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02
SOUTH GARDINER

Miss Sarah Alexandra who has
been passing her vacation at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin Alexander has returned to
her work in Washington, where she
is employed by the government in the
war Department.
Miss Helen Alexander left Tuesday
for New York, to begin her course in
the training school for nurses at the
Metropolitan hospital. Blackwel's Is
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02

nings were given largely to the enter
tainment of the men in uniform. At the
request OF the War Hospital Entertain
ment Association Miss Brady sang for
the patients and staff of the U. s. Gen.
eral hospital at Gun Hill Road. Will
liamsbridge. New York. She also ar
ranged a showing Of one of her recen.
Select Pictures. The Ordeal of Reset
Ia for this hospital. at which the an
nouncement of her appearance was en-
Enthusiastically greeted by the men in uni
form.
Remember the great sensation. AM
bassador Gerard's MY Four Years in
Germany" at the Coliseum last three
days Of this weekday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02

At the request Of the government
the Red Cross is undertaking the
collection of fruit stones and nut
shells The following is a complete
list of materials to be collected :
Peach stones or seeds, apricot pits,
prune pits. plum pits, olive pits.
date seeds, cherry pits, Brazil unit
shells. walnut shells English or nat
ive), hickory nut shells, and butter
nut shells. In addition to this the
government is asking the Red Cross
to collect platinum in which jewelry
is set. When the people cannot at
ford to donate the government will
but it. The government wants also
tin which is found in innumerable
forms. For the purpose of the Rcd
Cross the forms in which tin is
worth collecting is found in the fol-
lowing list: Foil of every kind such
as tobacco foil. cigarette foil. chew
ing gum foil chocolate foil, foil used
by florists, collapsible tubes such as
contain: tooth paste. shaving cream.
salve. paints, etc: pewter articles of
every kind: excepting tin cans, The
Gardiner Red Cross Chapter has ap-
pointed on this conservation commit
tee to look after the collecting of
these necessary articles the follow
ing. r S. Smith, F. A. Danforth
Frank Gray, c. 0. Davenport, James
L. Bates, Thomas Chaffee. Max
Goldberg, Mrs. Frank Maxcy, Mrs
Edwin Russell, Mrs Jesse Barber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02

Wonder .'ldy "A NAN VoFio
Twentieth and Last Chapter Of
THE Eanles Eye" and Christie
Comedy at the Strand today-Mae
Marsh in GoIdwyn Production FRI
day and Saturday
"A Mans World" five -reel fea-
ture screen production starring the
brilliant actress, Emily Stevens, op-
ened an engagement of two days at
the Strand theatre. "A mans world
has already proved it's strength and
drawing power os a play by Broad
way run, with Mary Mannerins as
star. 1t was originally written by
Rachel Crothers. and has been adapt
ed for the screen by Jane Mathis for
Metro Pictures Corporation. having
been directed by Herbert Blache.
frankie Ware, the novelist in "A
Mans World" provides role of real
power for Emily Stevens, who has
demonstrated her ability as screen
star in previous pictures, THE Slack
err" "Daybreak," Destiny. or the
Soul of a Woman" The Wager" etc.
and on the stage in such productions
as John GalsworthY's The Fugitive
Alan Dale's "A Woman of the Fu-
ture." and THE Unchastened Wo-
man by Louis Anspacher. not TO
mention the many successes in which
she has appeared with her famous
aunt Mrs. Fiske. Emily Stevens is
thoroughly capable of handling the
best and the biggest scenes which a
playwright can give her, and in "A
Mans World she has one Of the fin
est opportunities for emotional act
ing which she has ever enjoyed.
Our patrons are to have the OPP
portunity of Witnessing a practical
demonstration of the worth of pa
triotic propaganda in the form of mo-
ton pictures by the showing of The
Great Decision" the twentieth cpl
, sode Of The Eagles Eye" at the
Strand Theatre on Wednesday and
Thursday. This concluding episode
of the remarkable serial story of the
Imperial German Governments spies
and plots in America by William j.
Flynn, the recently retired Chief of
the United States Secret Service, has
been pronounced the greatest aid to
winning the war of any single piece
Of wroll which has vet appeared,-adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02
LITCHFIELD
Merrill True

Merrill True, aged So, Litchfield's old
est resident. passed away Monday night
at his home. Mr.. True was farmer
and had lived in Ltchfield all his life,
He is survived by his wife. one son,
Stanley: daughter. Mrs. F. P. Rollins
Of Danbury. CT. and a brother. Judge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02

For the first time in the history of
this country. soldiers under orders for
duty have been transported by airplane
Eighteen enlisted men were carried
from Chanute Field. Rantoul. to Cham
paign, ILL.,. in airplanes piloted by on
GERS in formations OF three, four ana
five ships. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02

The committee that had charge or
the Belgian relief clothing expected
70 complete their work Tuesday but
they will probably be engaged Two
days longer. The quota OF clothins
asked Of Gardiner was 1900 ponds out
this amount has been far exceeded
end the quality was ahead OF what
was expected. 1t is now being pack
ed and will be forwarded as soon as
the work is completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02

Some Of the Boy Scouts Of this
CITY have received their buttons ana
medals for the work they have done
on the Liberty loans and w. ;. >
These are on exhibition in Jackson
window. Louis Tyler has received a
medal for selling $3.50 worth Of w. ;.
s and has two palms coming 20 add
to this. each representing an aooi-
t,onal 500 worth. He alse mas
medal for selling to 10 different par
ties third Liberty loan bono ana
also an achievement button TOT 20
different customers on the stamps
Miles Standish has medal Tor the
second Liberty loan and par LOT
the third loan. Clyde Wakeneid mas
an achievement button. They make
an interesting exhibit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02
]. S. Maxcy Succeeds
Weston Lewis, Maine
Trust & Banking Co. Head

At meeting of the trustees Of
the Maine Trust and Banking Co,
held Monday, Josiah s. Maxey was
elected president, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Weston
Weston Lewis, was elected trustee
and one of its vice presidents.
Resolutions concerning the death
of Mr.. Lewis were passed by the
board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02

Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Parsons of Bangor
were in town Friday
Philip Danber of Portland was in
town Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lon Jewett passed Sun
day in New castle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott +. Fish and
daughter Esther of Whiteheld were at
Parsons Bend Sunday.
Mrs James Cameron has been pass
ing a week in Dresden.
Charles Sherman is working for Mrs
Clara a. Parsons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02
The OAKLAND.
s Sss: r sssi; &c Cigar
GEO. b. MORSE CO. Mfg. Gardner
MARIE DELANO
Mamie Johnson Hitch
Vocal Teacher
Of Boston


will be in Ga liner one day each week
during the season and will take pupils
in voice culture. private or in classes.
Beginners will be taught tone placing,
building, coloring, correct breathing.
clear enunciation. diction, correct phras-
ing, etc. Advanced singers will be
coached in concert singing, oratorio and
opera in English. Italian and French.
For terms apply al l41 Highland Ave.
Madame Delano studied in Paris with
Madame Marchesi and Jean de Resks.
in Italy with Vanucinni. and in London
with Randegger. etc.
oct2-4-8-lo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02

There was pleasant gathering
n, the home of B. S. Grant. Ran
dolph, Friday evening, wheh Some
TWENTY-FIVE friends and members OF
the Winter street Free Baptist
church and Sunday school OF Car
diner came over to pass the even
ing After n prayer and praise serv-
ice led by Rev. A. A. Walsh, Mrs
walsh. and Miss Grace and Mas
ter Dwight, in few we'll chosen
words Mr.. Walsh presented Mr..
Grant with a fine easy chair in behalf
If the church and Sunday school. OF
which Mr.. Grant is superintendent.
The gathering broke up at an early
ho,r with singing OF '>Blest be the
Ties That Bind"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02

There will be a meeting of the Good
Com ades Club Thursday evening. The
members are requested to come early
and bring their thimbies as there will ne
WORK on surgical dressings. A business
meeting will be held at $50 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02

Miss Ruth Bachelor of Concord.
Mass, is passing a few days with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Rachclder, Northern avenue. MISS
Bachelder is teacher at that
place but the schools have been clos
ed on account of the prevailing cpl
demic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-02

Rev. D. B. Holt, d. d., superntend :
ent of the Augusta District, Name
Conference, Will be present and
speak at the prayer meeting THIS
Wednesday evening at 7.3O. Cor
dial welcome for all.