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Newport daily independent., 1918-09-19

Lettuce, celery, cabbage, sweetpo- tatoes, new kraut, grapes, bananas, apples, fresh country eggs and but ter at Bowen's Cash Store. 24d3t.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-19
Casually List

The following casualties occurrinl to Arkansas soldiers are reported bl the commanding general of the AmeI ican expeditionary forces:
 Killed in action Clarence Hutch& son, Bentonville; George Picka1| Jonesboro; Jesse Simmons, Armad
 Missing in action-Fred Luter, Biz gers.
 Died of Wounds Henry Davil Newport; Carl Almond, Wynne.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-19

Charles Smith of Hickory Grove, who is now in Uncle Sam's navy at Hampton Roads, Virginia, has entered the Officers Training school there as a teacher of mathematics and draw ing, an honor, and position of which he is very capable of filling.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-19

For Sale-Lot and half Corner End and Elm. Desirable neighbor- hood One of highest corners in town. Price reasonable. See H. C.. Patton. 111dtf.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-19

Mrs. V. o. Jones and children of Walnut street left yesterday afternoon for Lawrenceville, Illinois, for two weeks visit with her father.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-19

returned from a short visit with her parents, pr. and Mrs. Scott of Para gould.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-19

For Sale-Several pieces of desir- able houehold furniture, including piano, rugs kitchen range, stoves and various other housekeeping articles. Phone 227, Cor 7th and Hazel Sts.
 122 d6t.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-19

Ford Car For Sale-1917 model in first-class condition; new tires.-T. E. Barker Auto Co. 123dlt.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-19

The Independent has the exclusive sales rights for the American War Atlas, without which you cannot keep up with the war news as you should. Gall at the office and get one. Only 35 Gents.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-19

Lost t-Soft black purse, between Main hotel and Newport House; con- tained about $14, wrapped in envel- ope addressed to Ellen Goad, Honey Grove, Texas. Finder return to Ethel Goad, Cooksey's Cafe, and re- ceive reward. 124d1t
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-19

Miss Miriaum McCord of Batesville arrived last evening for an extended visit with her cousin, Mrs. Myrtle Young, on Beech street.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-19

When you sit down with your daily paper to learn what the boys are do- ing at the frcnt you should have with you an American War Atlas, in or der that you may better understand the war news. The Independent sells them. Only 35 cents.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-19

Wanted short order cook Will pay good wages. Apply Bridge Beech Cafe, Cor. Bridge and Beerh.
 123d6t
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-19

Wanted at Mo.-Pacif. Round house able-bodied negroes. Wages $84 per month. Pay twice per month.
 124d3t.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-19

At last Newport has place where you can have your automobile tires made new without sending them out of town. We retread tires, fix blow outs, rim cuts, and our tube work cannot be excelled.-Newport Vulcan izing Works, Jas. V. Ridley, Prop.
 124dtf.
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-19

Rev. 2. Bridentnal, who was called to preach for the Christian church writes that he will be here Sunday, October 18th and expets to remain. He asks all members and friends of the church to get ready for he ex- poets to do great things for us but we must make it possible by doing our share of the work
Newport daily independent., 1918-09-19

Let us show you the best line of comforts in Newport and the prices are right. From $2.98 to $7.98 each. -Bowen's Cash Store. 24d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Lower Water street was the scene
of inixup at about 8 o'clock
Wednesday morning in front Of the
Journal building, between an auto
mobile owned by w. II. Gannett. a
delivery team with the name u. F..
Turner on The pung but which was
said to be in use by the Wadleigh
Grocery Co. and a passenger car on
the Lewiston, Augusta & Waterville
Street Hallway. The trouble ap-
pears to have been due to the groc-
cry horse having become frightened
at the trolley car. He started to run
up the street and as he did so the
pung caught between the automobile
and the trolley car, with the result that
the horse cleared himself from the
pung and continued on his way until
he was caught in Market square. The
damage done by the collision Of the
vehicles included a bent mudguard
on the automobile and some minor
breaks to the harness and the pung.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
Where Is Lieut.. Frank Jones?

Bill" Jones, the Staten Islander
singer is looking all over a large part
Of Europe for Lieut.. Frank Jones, OF
Fort Adams. Newport, r. I. It's a
question of money. but in t, e case Of
the Joneses, it's not Bill who is try
ing to collect anything. He wants to
pay the lieutenant, and the creditor
refuses to be located.
Bill-all the Elks and the Masons
and the Staten Island public in gem
eral know him as Bills Y. NJ. c.
A. secretary who has been singing be-
fore thousands of American soldiers
in English camps for several months,
and otherwise making himself useful
4, Lieut.. Frank Jones OF Newport.
dropped into Bits marquee, in big
camp near British port. They had
never seen each other before, but the
| lieutenant handed Bill nearly $500
and a batch of statements from
various creditors back home. He
asked the Y secretary to cable enough
money to pay these debts and any
other little ones that might crop up,
and to send him the balance. if there
should be any. on to his detachment
in France.
The singer suggested that the SOL
dicr was unusually confident of a
strangers honesty but the Lieutenant
said. ooh. that's all right. You're a
! \, NJ. c. a. man, and I'll really be
greatly obliged to you if you'll do this
for me-"
Lieut.. Jones went on to France. and
Secretary Jones cabled the money as
requested, and in due course received
the receipts. But he still had nearly
SITS Of the lieutenant's money. He
wrote to the officer at the address
, given, and then he wrote again, and
{ since that time he has been writing
and inquiring of many officers and
men in many places about the where
abouts of Lieut.. Jones. lie hasn't
found his man vet. The money is
safe in a bank. but Bill is eager that
the officers implicit faith in the Y.
NJ. c. A. shall not be in the least
shaken by any delay. Bill can be
reached at A Russell Square, Lon
don. He signs his name William S.
Jones"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
PLAN ROLL CALL
Red Cross Ready for
Membership Drive
No Contributions Will Be Solicited,
Merely 81 Members to the Great.
est Charitable Organization in the
World-"Ali It Takes is a Heart
and a Dollar

Plans are under way now for the
annual Christmas roll call of the
American Red Cross. 1t is the inten-
ton Of the Augusta Chapter to Sc
cure as nearly as possible a 100 per
cent. membership in its territory.
In Augusta teams have been Or
ganized which will solicit the city,
from house to house. Every business
house will be visited and every en-
ployee given a chance to join.
Like the membership roll call last
year, no money will be solicited eX-
cept 81 for a years membership. 1t
is announced also that the American
Red Cross will not conduct any mon
ey campaign next year or at any
time while present conditions pre-
vail For this reason it is necessary
to get as large membership as POS
sible.
In Hallowell, Winthrop and the
smaller towns Of the chapter. teams
are getting ready to solicit in an cf-
fort to make a fast, effective canvass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
SIDNEY

WEST-E. c. Wyman went TO Bel
grade Monday morning on business.
Eugene Weeks, Quaker road, was
in this section Monday.
Alex Mills had three men from Au-
Gusta last week chopping wood. Mr.
Mills plans to have a large amount
cut during the winter.
Eben Dudley is working for o. Is.
Abbott and son cutting logs.
Mrs. Alex Mills and son. Harvey
Smith. called on her daughter, Mrs.
Eben Dudley Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lendall Ayers, Au-
gusta, have been recent callers at the
Mills homestead.
Friends here of Mrs. Abbie Folsom
Of Belgrade were sorry to hear of the
accident she sustained. but pleased to
learn she is doing well. Mrs. Folsom
has son. w. G. Folsom, who lives at
West Sidney Corner.
Mrs. George Scott returned from
Lowell Mass. Thursday, where she
had been called by the death of a
relative. Mrs. Paul Scott.
Miss Marcia T.. Minot went to Bel
grade Sunday after passing week
with her cousins at Highland farm.
Mrs. Leroy Lyons and little daugh-
ter are sick with colds.
Mrs. Henry Lyons has been Ill with
stomach trouble.
Hazel Trask is staying with her
sister. Mrs. Charles T.. Smith, at the
iatter's home on the Quaker road.
Mrs. Herbert Philbrick and son
have been guests for the day of Miss
Lena Taylor.
Miss Elsie Blaisdell and Evelyn
Freeman have been callers of Miss
Eta T.. Lovejoy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
SOME OF OUR BOYS, AND
OTHER BOYS IN SERVICE

An Augusta boy, Frank S. Thoms,
son Of Mrs. c. A. Thoms. % Green
street, is a member Of the crew on
the U. S. S. George Washington, on
which boat President Wilson and his
party have sailed for France to at
tend the peace conference.
Mr.. Thoms enlisted in the service in
February and was at once placed on
the George Washington. This boat
has made seven trips to Brest.
France, and return, so the trip now
with the presidential party will make
is times that Mr.. Thoms has crossed
the ocean since his enlistment. MIR.
Thoms is very much at home on the
water as, during the past few years,
he has been on boats plying between
the different ports and had made one
trip to France and return prior to the
time of entering the service of his
country. He was on a boat that had
eft the harbor at Halifax few hours
before the explosion which caused
such a disaster last winter. going
from there to Texas, thence to New
York where he enlisted.
Although he has been away from
Augusta for several years he has at
different times visited his old home
and has many friends who are inter-
ested in his career, especially in the
honor of being one of the crew on
board the ship that carries the
President and his party.
Mr. Thoms' father, the late G. a.
Thoms was a veteran of the Civil
war, having served in the First Maine
CaN2lrY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
WHITFIELD

Mrs. Dexter kensell of the Center
passed Sunday with her daughter.
Mrs. Myron Palmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Webb and FAM
lily have decided to make their home
has q fine position.
Raymond Little has moved his
family to Alma for the winter
David E. Matthews went to Gar
diner Monday. on a business trip at
the home of his son, Albert.
Arthur King has received his hon
orable discharge from Camp Dew
ems, and is at his home at the Cen
ter.
Mrs. Clarence Ford received dis
patch from California last week that
her sister, Mrs. Margaret Waters had
died very suddenly. Mr.. and Mrs
Ford left at once for California
Ludy Matthews OF Gardiner was at
the old home Monday on a business
trip.
Mrs. Frank Robbins and the Miss
es Lulu and Marcia. have returned
from a visit to Freeport. where they
were the guests of their daughter
and sister, Mrs. Pearl Haskell
Freem Eldridge of Bath has ar
rived at Flower Haven where he will
pass the winter.
Eugene Preble is at Edwin Hatchs
for an indefinite stay
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Rankin and
children. and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Baker, Jr., and baby have moved
from the Plains to the Center where
they will pass the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Baker. who
passed the summer on the Plains
have moved to their home in Ores
den.
Warren Cunningham and Master
George Of the Center and Harold
Boyd Of Pittston were recent bust
ness callers at Fairview.
Picnic Ware, a student at Kent's
Hill. has been passing a short vaca-
ton with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Nathan Ware.
Arthur King. who has been at
Camp Devens during the fall, has re-
turned to his home in this place.
All schools in town will close next
week for the Christmas vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

l.. c. Ballard of Gardiner, Maine
manager for the American Ice Co., is
quoted as saying on Tuesday to the
representative of a Portland news
paper, that not a pound of ice will be
harvested in Maine for shipment this
season. Mr.. Ballard further stated
that all the larger cities on the coast
are now supplied with the artihcially
made product and will continue to be
SO supplied. Two thirds of the
houses on the river are dilapidated
beyond repair or entirely destroyed.
he said practical ice men cannot be
obtained and the cost Of transporta-
ton would raise the price much above
that of the manufactured product.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
WHEN MAINE PAID
A BOUNTY ON WHEAT
Relic Of Old Days in Sidney Is Affida.
Wit of Elijah Taught. That He
Raised So Bushels of Wheat Dur
ina the Year 1887

ing the year 1881
A gentleman who moved q short time
ago from Sidney into Augusta, while
packing up his household goods ran
across the following document, which is
a reminder of the early days after Maine
had become state and when a bounty
was paid for wheat raised which will
be interesting at this time when a price
has recently been fixed on wheat.
The affidavit. which bears the names
Of several OF Sidney's former we'll
and in it Elijah Taught certifias that
during that year he raised 3S bushels
of we'll cleansed wheat, for which he
claims the bounty provided by law
therefor. He further certifies that said
wheat is his property and has never
received a bounty from the treasurer
of any town or plantation whatever.
Another signature II the document is
that of John Sawtell. Jr, justice OF tho
peace. before whom Mr. Taught appear
ed and made solemn oath that the above
certificate was true.
The document also bears the sigma
ture of Nelson Thayer, who certifies
that he assisted in cleansing and meas.
uring the wheat raised by Mr.. Taught,
verify believes that said wheat was rais-
ed by the said Elijah Taught during the
year 1887.
The last signature on the document
is that of John Sawtell, Jr., before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Only on very rare occasions has a
woman sought a nights lodging at
the police station, but such was the
case Tuesday night. when a woman
accompanied by little girl Of five
years made a request Of one Of the
night police. The woman's room at
the station was made ready and in it
the woman and her daughter had a
comfortable nights rest. Wednesday
morning. after the two had been
given a good breakfast. they took
their departure. 1t was learned by
the police authorities that the woman
and little girl had como from the
western part of the State and were
on their way to the town of Liberty.
where the woman claimed to have
relatives. On their arrival in the
city. the woman having but very
limited means at her disposal. she
sought and secured lodging at the
police station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

So far as has been learned Wednes-
day gave the first zero morning Of the
winter. Several citizens reported
that their thermometers reached the
cipher on their downward scale
Tuesday night, and there were un-
substantiated reports from different
sections of the city where the mer-
curry went a notch or two below that
figure. At Z o'clock Wednesday
morning the thermometer at the
Bither pharmacy indicated slightly
over two degrees above zero. but B. r.
Folsom, whose thermometer at his
home on Arsenal street usually runs
several degrees lower than any other
in town. reported yesterday morning
a temperature Of four degrees above
zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
WASHINGTON

Winter and sleighing came very
suddenly. Although there are but a
few inches of snow. the sleighing is
good, probably the best it will be all
winter. The ponds froze over De-
cember I'd. nine days earlier than
last year.
There seems to be a sudden return
of the grip in this section and like
the first is quite severe, but all suf-
fers at the present time are reported
as improving.
Charles H. Savage is in New Lon
don. Conn, where he has good
position as riveter.
Miss Irene Hilbert is very sick
with grip.
Missionary w. E. Overlook has been
working in kennebec county recently
and reports a lighter snow fall there
than here.
Mont Grotton, who was very i'll with
influenza. has recovered and is again
working in his shop.
Linwood Jones is again i'll. but is
getting better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

BY an order which went into effect
Monday morning, Dec. Q, the hours of
service Of the baggagemasters at the
Augusta station of the United States
Railroad Administration are made 10
each. the men working in three shifts.
as follows: S. c. Sylvester from A.
NJ. to P. NJ; A. II. Hunt from p NJ.
to A. NJ. r. n. Field from P. NJ. to
D A. NJ. The hours shortened are those
Of Mr.. Field, who had until the change
worked from 6 p. NJ to s A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

The Quarterly meeting Of the
South Kennebec Association OF Bap-
fist churches will be held at the
Baptist church. Halloween, today,
Dec. r. A pleasing program, as pub
lished in yesterdays Kennebec Jour-
nal. will commence at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon and continue through
the afternoon and evening. 1t is
hoped that the Augusta churches
will be we'll represented at this meet
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
ALMA

Rev. w. Llewellyn went to South
JeTerson Sunday TO attend the
funeral of Mrs. Martha Cunningham
WILDER Dow has moved his family
from Whitefield to the John Tibbett's
house.
Miss Esther Erskine has been pass.
ing week in Bath.
". l.. Berry OF Portland was in
town Wednesday.
}. f.. Bradley OF East Nassalboro
was in town Thursday.
b. F. Vannah and Moses Bragdon of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
Rotary Meeting Friday Evening.

Samuel Stuart. agent OF the Ed
wards Mills, will give the address be-
fore the Rotary Club Friday evening
next at the Augusta House. The hour
Of assembling will be 6.15 as usual
and the menu and general program
will also be Of the usual high quality.
No Rotarian should miss this meet
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Mrs. Clarence Mahar returned Tues
day TO her home in South Gardiner after
visiting in this city for a few days as
the guest of her sister. Mrs. Victor Cd
lin, at her home on Arsenal street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

The Woman's Home Missionary So
clcy of the Green street Methodist
church will meet at 80 Friday evening
with Miss Florence Blackman, 80 North
street. Members and friends are cor
dllay invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Frank Van Allen of the L. S. ~
Huntington left on the Tuesday night
Pullman TO return to his ship after
passing a short fIrlough with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell Van
Allen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

The number OF horses used by the
mounted police Of Indianapolis is 10
be increased. so that at least one
horse can be on pasture part Of each
month. Some Of the Indianapolis po-
lice horses haven't touched apastura
sod for IA years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Z. Foster of
the Church Hill road left on the s.36
train Wednesday morning for Roch-
ester. y. IT,, to attend meeting Of
the New Hampshire State Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

The name Of Norman Pierce was un-
Intentionally omitted on the I. Q. o. F.
Minstrel posters. Mr.. Pierce sings in
the chorus and will play a violin solo
during the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Elmer Trouant. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
V. f. TrouGnt Of this city. who had been
a member Of the S. A. T. c. at the Uni
yersity OF Maine at Orono, returned
Tuesday TO his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Asst. Supt. H. r. Withee Of the Port
land division of the Maine Central line
Of the United States Railroad Admins
traton, was a visitor Wednesday in
Augusta on matters connected with the
work of his position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

whom, as did Elijar Taught. Nelson
Thayer appeared and made solemn oath
that the above Certificate by him sub
scribed Is true.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

f. A Morey OF Lewiston was in the
city yesterday in attendance at the
session of the law court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

room dancing will be held at o'clock
this evening in Maccabee haIl.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

The regular meeting Of Augusta
Lodge. B. P. o. Elks will be held this
evening, Dec. 18th at s o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
AUGUSTA LOCALS

NJ p. Milliken Of Stockholm arrived
in the city Tuesday afternoon on the
l.06 express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance at Manchester Grange hall
Friday evening, Dec. 13.-Gents SOC.
Ladies without escort 15c.
decl2d2ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

A recuperative diet IN influenza. Hor.
hck'n Matted Mix very digestIble. -Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-12

Christmas Trees. delivered, Fifty
cents each. Tel. 1122-W.
decl2d5ts
The Glenwood post., 1918-05-11
COME TO GLENWOOD

Glenwood Springs has the name the
country over as one of the prettiest and
most desirable little cities in which TO
make home. Those who have Travelled
in the east and in the west are charmed
with Glenwood and its unsurpassed nat
ural advantages. 1t is destined to be-
come THE residence city of the West
ern Slope. Why not secure for your
self home in this beautiful up-to date
little city. The new Garfield County
High school adds much to the attract
iveness of the place as home city.
I can offer you bargain in a splen.
did residence location. Four lots on a
corner, six-room house in good conli,
ton; large coal house and kindling bin :
2 chicken houses with ample room aud
lots for over 200 fowls; nice garden
with plenty of room for more; bearing
cherry trees. Plenty of room for build
ing large residence or three or four
cottages. $1,000 will handle the prop
erty and the balance can be paid III
easy installments. Remember, 4-lot
corners are mighty scarce in Glenwood
If you want a good thing see me abont
this The price is right
A. ]. DICKSON.
The Glenwood post., 1918-05-11
SPLENDID LITTLE HOME
No. 1885

No. 1885
Twenty acres choice mesa land 2k
miles from Silt, excellent Improvement IS
consisting of Groom frame bungalow
nearly new and in first-clas condition,
good barn for five horses; place is
well fenced and set to a choice lot of
fruit trees, nearly all apples of stand,
ard varieties. Good water right with
the property. Admirably situated and
just right for a desirable country home
for a small family. Belongs to eastern
party who cannot give his attention
and I am offering it for $4,000 and the
house alone cost considerable more than
this amount. This price is subject to
quick sale for I cannot guarantee this
sacrifice offer for any great length of
time: Don't fail to ask about this
property if you are looking for a rare
bargain.