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Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

ris. gave a statement of the nnahces
Of the branch that was most eneour'
aging. Over s11oo has been spent ou.,
ing the year for yarn and ma'e,i'
The local benefits have reaiized
over $500 and the money faiseo
through the various channels togeth--
er with the totals and from the Tea
Cross drives make grand totai OF
about 5000 raised in TINS to"n lot
the War Work of the Ked cross
during the year. The TACT brought
out by Mrs. Harris is one OF which
every Oaklander may feel proud.
The election of officers resulted IN
the choice OF Rev. P. A. A. killam
chairman, Mrs. NJ. A. Bates vice
chairman, Mrs. ]. H. Stevens secret
airy. Mrs. J. E. Harris treasurer. 1.
A. Ridley auditor, The organization
pased its first milestone with a rec
ord Of a wonderful year and enters
the new year OF service with the de-
termination to make it better than
the first.
The prayer meeting at the Bap-
tist church tonight, Thursday, will
be omitted as this parish has been
invited to attend the patriotic mass
meeting to be held in the First Bap-
t;st church in Waterville. Those
going leave on the 7 o'clock car.
The Christian Endeavor Society
o; the Baptist church is planning
to give an entertainment in the yes
try on Friday evening. the principal
feature OF which will be farce en-
titled "Anybody's Family on Sunday
Morning The proceeds are to de-
fray the expences OF delegate to
the Summer School
The members of the Senior class,
who are camping at the Emmons
cottage on Messalonskee Lake, pre-
sented a very beautiful chatting dish
TO one OF their members. Miss Glad
Us Webb, on Sunday morning, the
occasion being her nineteenth birth
day The president OF the class,
Miss Beatrice Thomas, made the
presentation in few we'll chosen
words, and Miss Webb responded
in pleasing manner. While Miss
Webbs birthday was on Sunday,
Miss Marjorie Emmons enjoyed
hers the following day. Because OF
the inclemency Of the weather, the
girls were not able to celebrate on
that day. and on Tuesday evening
about 80 members OF the High
school and their friends journeyed
to the cottage and surprised Miss
Emmons. Boating, singing. SWIM
ming, and other sports were en-
joyed till 9 o'clock, when the party
was called to the house, where re-
ireshments of cake and cocoa were
served. At one table were the mem
bers OF the Senior class and their
teachers. while the rest were served
at another table near by. On the
table where the class were seated
was large birthday cake with TWEEN
ty-one candles, which were lighted
while everyone wished, then blown
out. and Miss Emmons cut the cake.
which was marked 0. H. S. 1918.
In behalf OF the class, the school and
the teachers, Miss Thomas present.
ed Miss Emmons with green tur-
maline ring, She responded very
tittingly. The party returned by
boat at late hour, after enjoying
very pleasant evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20
HOXIE

Edwin Gilman of Norridgewock is
at work for Enoch keirstead for the
summer.
G. W. Green and Fon Otis are haul
ing lumber TO the sawrhiil at Larone.
Arthur Hooper and family or Nor
ridgewock were visitors Sunday at
Mrs. Hooper's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Berry.
Wallace Merrifield and friends of
Waterville were recent callers on
Mr.. Merrifield's aunt, Laura Huff.
Ralph and kenenth Berry are peel
ing poplar for Lewis Whitney at
Norridgewock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Berry enter
tanned a house party Sunday in honor
of Mrs. Berry's birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hayden of
Canaan were Sunday callers at Chas.
Sheaff's.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20
DEXTER

Charles Malick OF Watcrville, an
cmploye OF the Central Maine Pow
CT Co. was taken into custody Tues
day afternoon at North Dexter by
United States Deputy Marshall Eu
gene l.. Harmon Of Saccarappa and
other stories regarding the charges
stood that the charge against NAL
ick is that he failed to register in
the draft on June :. 1917. although
othr stories regarding the charges
against the man were in circulation
here Tuesday afternoon. Malick
was taken TO Bangor on the late
train Tue sday afternoon Tor arraign-
mcnt before United States Commits
sioncr Charles II. Reed. Very lit
tic is known here regarding Malick
he having been employed here as an
electrician by the Central Maine
Power Co. but a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20
Copeland. Dolan

Saint Joseph's church was the
scene OF pretty little wedding
"Wednesday forenoon at 8 O'clock
when Miss Katherine NJ. Dolan and
George A. Copeland were married
Key. Fr. 2. H. Reardon officiated
ana the double service used. The
oIide was becomingly gowned in
Whlte satin and wore a bridal veil
Earl Gallagher acted as best man
ana MISS Alice Dolan. a sister of
the bride: as bridesmaid. Miss Dol
an was dressed in pink with hat to
match and carried the brides bo,,
gIe. OF plnks and sweet peas. Miss
Eieanor kalley played the wedding
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20
WHITEFIELD

The drama entitled Mrs. Briggs
Poultry Yard" which was given by
local talent at Union hall. Kings
Mills. Thursday evening, was sue
cess both socially and financially.
There was a good attendance and the
play was much enjoyed by all and
about $40 was realized. which will he
used by the Ladies' Aid for the bene-
fit of the church.
Whitefield Grange held It's decora-
tion Saturday. June Is. State Master
w. J. Thompson Of South China de-
livcrcd the address.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20
MADISON
Lodge Memorial BY Odd Eel
lows and X. of P. Next Sun
day-Many Attend Enter
tainmcnt for Red Cross
Benefit

John DcHctrc has recently sold his
residence on Maple street to the
Madison Wooden CO. Mr.. DeHetre has
obtained a position rs papermaker in
the Oxford mill at Rumford and ex-
poets TO move his family this week.
Lieutenant Waiter Tompkins of the
303d regiment at Camp Devens ar
rived home Tuesday night to pass
weeks furiough with his mother. Mrs.
Alice Tompkins. at her hons on Old
Point avenue.
The themc Of the sermon by Rev.
William Wood at the Methodist Epis
copal church next Sunday morning
will be "Narshalling the Forces OF
Patriotism The subject of the eve
ming sermon will be The Guns Of the
Huns" In order that the pastor may
devote his time TO the War Savings
Stamp campaign the Official Board Of
the church has voted to relieve him
from the usual pastoral care and mid
week services.
Mrs. /. +. Dyer and Mrs. J. F.
Withee. who have been passing a
week with relatives in Woodfords, re-
turned home Tuesday night.
The annual outing Of the Woman s
Association of the Congregational
church was held Tuesday at the J. z.
Emery cottage at Lakewood Thee
a picnic dinner was served and a very
enjoyable time is reported.
Indian Spring Lodge, !. o. @. f.,
and keystone Lodge. Knights Of
pythias, will observe the Lodge Ne
mortal Sunday by attending Divine
service at the r. r. church next Sun
day morning. After the sermon by
Rev. VIM. Clements the lodges will
march to the cemeteries and deco
rate the graves Of deceased broth
crs.
The first night Of the musical pro-
gram by local talent for the benefit
of the Red Cross Tuesday evening in
Union was witnessed by a very ap-
preciative audience. The program in
cluded some Of the best talent in this
section and would have done credit
10 professionals. Frequent encores
were given.
The annual picnic Of the Madison
Sorosis Club will nc held next Tues
day in the Emery cottage at Lake
wood.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20
CORNVILLE

L. L. Smith has returned from
Bangor where he was attending court
as juror.
The death OF a former resident of
this town. Mrs. Minnie Corson,
widow Of the late Algie NJ. Corson, is
noted.
Miss Maud Spaulding of Chicago is
visiting friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. E. Fall and their
son Harry and Mrs. Harry Fall, went
to Albion last Sunday, Mr.. Fairs old
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. 8. Moody took an
auto ride to Newport Sunday.
The rains of recent date ara a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

One year ago Wednesday the
freshet alarm was sounded in Gardi-
ner at o'clock in The morning and
the kennebec river and Cobbossee
stream become the center of inter
est for a day or two Merchants
responded and moved most of the
perishable goods from their base
ments. Very little damage resulted
due to the timely alarm. In some of
the Water street Easements there
were over three feet of water during
the day
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20
Gardiner Gun Club Shoot

A good sized audience was pres
ent on Wednesday afternoon at the
traps OF the Gardiner Gun Club to
see the shooting. Libby and Brad
street tied for first place with "A out
Of possible 50. A peculiar feature
is that these men have tied for the
past three shoots. with two 4,'s and
a "a. The score follows: H. S. Lib
by ~, J. S. Bradstreet IA. F. r Des-
mond Al, F. H. Harrington 40. vii
liam Nivison 40, R. Lathrop 40. +.
". Files SO, A. Tasker 81, Robt.
Nivison 81.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

For several days two knights of
the Road have rendered themselves
obnoxious by soliciting food and aims.
City Marshal Wakefield rounded UP
one and Deputy Sheriff Robinson the
other and upon the arraignment be-
fore Judge Atkins, charged with
vagrancy they were turned over to
Sheriff Harwood for the period of 80
days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20
joseph z. Ketchum of Banoor

Joseph f. Ketchum of Bangor.
aged 81. for many years travelling
salesman for a fertilizer concern in
that territory, died Tuesday after a
brief illness. He had lived in Ban
gor for 1e years, belonged to the
United Commercial Travellers and the
Elks. He leaves his wife and a step
daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. James d. Eastman
and children Erol and Dorothy ar
rived Wednesday from Boston to
visit friends. Mrs. Eastman and chill
dren will remain for a month or more
and Mr.. Eastman returns Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20
Lovely Russell

Charles A. Lovely and Miss Dor
othy NJ. Russell, both OF Gardiner,
were married on Wednesday even
ing at the Universalist parsonage BY
Rev. Milo g. Folsom. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lovely will reside at 81 Neal street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

"Tasker's standards are the high
est standards" Is this not a safe
statement to make when it is remem-
bered that Tasker represents the
Kuppenheimer high grade clothing.
Their ad gives good advice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

Mrs. A. H. Jones and son Stanley,
Bowman street. Farmingdalc, left
Tuesday for Pennington to attend
the graduating exercises of the
Pennington Normal School, Mrs.
Jones daughter Miss Ethel being
one OF the graduates.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20
ONLY MEDICINE
MADE FROM FRUIT
Extraordinary Success which
"Fruit,a-tives" Has Achieved

one reason why Fruit "a tives" is
SO extraordinarily successful in Civ
ing relief to those suffering with
Constipation. Torpid Liver. lndiges-
ton. Chronic Headaches, Neuralgia,
Kidney and Bladder Troubles.
rheumatism. Pain in the Back,
Eczema and other Skin Affections,
is. because it is the only medicine IN
the world made from fruit juices.
These "Fruit Liver Tablets" are
composed of the medicinal principles
found il apples. oranges. figs and
pruncs, together with the nerve ton
ics and antiseptics.
SOC. :. hox, S for $3.50. trial size csc.
AZ dealers oT sron, FRUIT a TIVES
Liritcc. CGDENSEJHCi. y. Y.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

John Mahoney fell from the roof
OF the ice house at the plant OF the
r. P. Hazard Co. and sustained
injuries that necessitated his remov-
al 70 the Gardiner General hospital.
1t is believed there were no bones
broken.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

Genuine stock reducing sale at the
White Front Shoe Store. This is a
case of must as the young man has
been drafted into the countrys serv-
ice. Notice the low prices quoted
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20
Co!leton.Louaee

Frank Leo Colleton OF Kitterv
and Miss Helen Pauline Lougee OF
this city were united in marriage
Wednesday morning at Saint los
eph..s church, Rev. Fr. Reardon Off
ciating.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20
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we especially want TO send it 10 those
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time.
This free offer is too important. to neg
lect a single day. Write today and. be-
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Simply mail coupon below. Do il today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

Between the closing Of the stores
on Wednesday afternoon and the at
traction of the circus in Augusta.
Gardiner was rather lonesome and
the streets somewhat deserted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

Bring your bottle. BY so doing
you can save SC per OF. on vanilla.
Ioc per o.. in place OF Isc for this
week only. Beane's Drug Store.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

A 15-year-old Pittsfield girl declined
20 assist a family in doing housework
when ste learned that there was nc
p.ano in the house that she could use
for practicing her music lessons.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Ran
dolph church will meet Friday al
ternoon with Mrs. J. R. Bailey.
Birmingham road.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20
Torsey-keIIey

Ralph {. Torsey and Miss Annie
May Kelley of Cambridge. Mass.
were united in marriage by Rev.
Milo G. Folsom at the parsonage on
Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

Note the unusual prices Oh good
merchandise quoted in Bell Bros. adv.
Every item is a good buy for some
body.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

The Pollyannas will meet with
Miss Mildred Baker, Pleasant
street, this Thursday evening, in
stead of on the usual Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

Samuel Ellis. who has been en-
ployed in Gardiner for the past two
years, left Wednesday for Whitman,
Mass, where he is to be employed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Thompson
Of East Pittston were calling on
Gardiner friends Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

Frank Bartlett of New Mexico IS
calling on friends and relatives in
his native town OF Litchheld.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Smith returned
Wednesday from a weeks visit
with friends in Ellsworth and Penn
broke
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20
Note the unusual prices on good
merchandise.

march and Fred Downing sang
Ave Maria" After the ceremony
a wedding breakfast was served at
the home OF the brides parents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

Mrs. ]. F. Lyons of East Pittston
and daughter Doris were callers in
Gardiner Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

of Importance Before Probate Court JudgeState
Roard Of Members Begin Meetings in Somerset
County-Delegation of Junior volunteers Arrive-ndca
-: :, primary Observation-Disclosures Meet Con-
.+;on,, Parsonage-Several Would Be Naturalized.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

Mrs. E. NJ. Dolloff, Mrs. H. r,
Dill and Miss Gladys Dolloff were
visitors in Augusta Wedne sday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

Miss Helen Weymouth Is visiting
friends in Brunswick during Com
mencement week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20
GARDINER

]. H. Williams has returned from q
visit in Wateryille.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

Misses Kate and Anna Mccarthy
OF Attleboro, Mass, arrived Wednes-
day for visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20
LOCAL NOTICE.

Dance Pittston Grange hall Thursday
evening. junels-19-aD
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20

Memorial services for the late George
w Steward, who committed suicide by
hanging on Tuesday night. Will be held
Friday forenoon at 10 o'clock from the
house. Mr. Steward, who would have
been 10 years Old next month. rad re-
lated recently that a medium had in
formed him that he would not live to
attain that age. He accomplished tho
taking Of his life by slipping moose
about his neck. attaching one end Of
the same to a beam, mounting a step
ladder and then stepping off from the
same into space. Beside a widow and
his niece. Mrs. Frank Akelev. who
found his body in the stable, there are
two other nieces, Mrs. Alorzo Lawrence
OF Portland. Mrs. Fred Brown or SHOW
hegan. and Charles Steward. the local
night watchman. a position which his
uncle just now deceased occupied for a
considerable period OF years
Michae, Turrnil. o. a woodsman. for
merly Of St Agnes, p. O., appeared be-
fore tie proper authorities at the court
house Wednesday to declare his first
Intentions OF naturalization He was
accompanied by an interpreter. There
has been an influx OF Jackman resi-
dent in town this week to take the
same step. On Tuesday nine men from
that plantation appeared at the clerk
OF courts Office. They we're: Louis
Boudreau. y. lahorer. born at Seven
Islands. ?. o; Donet John Giasson o.
a laborer. formerly OF Centerfeld. Can
ada: Edward Joseph Giasson q. for
mer1y OF Esaumo Point. p @: Pros
per Turmel. %. formerly OF ST. Anges.
r. O.: William Joseph Roberg IS,
woodsman. formerly OF St Thomas. P
O. PHILIPPE Blair. s.. woodsman, former
ly OF st. George, P. O.; Leo Clofert
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-06-20
New ParsonaQe

A. east $50 people OF the Congrega-
tional parish met Tuesday at the new
Congregational parsonage, formerly the
W Il. G. Estes homestead on Leavitt
street. Il was a genuine house-warm-
ing indeed and was directed by the la
dies Of the Congregational working
League. the gentlemen being invited Tor
a picnic supper and a social evening
During the serving Of supper the
church orchestra stationed in the west
parlor played and continued this enter
tainment during the evening. 1eat-
ure of the affair was the giving and
acceptance OF the parsonage. l.. l.
Walton called the meeting to order and
explained how the parsonage happened
to be purchased the meeting having
first been called by Rev, G. II. McE!-
hinev. the pastor Leslie II. Goldsmith
in behalf OF the general committee
turned the property over 20 the pruden-
tal committee of the parish, and Thos.
G. Lord accepted the same in this com
mittee's behalf Rev. Mr. Mckinney
followed this ceremony by expressing
the appreciation OF himself and family
for so fine a home and the satisfaction
it was giving. The parsonage IS \
large, roomy two-story structure OF
the solid. well-built type, bordering on
the Colonial design. Magnificent hard
wood floors in the lower part of the
! building are noticeable features. whils
the house is equipped with modern i'm
provements. The most extensive
change in the house since owned BY
the Congregationalists is the remova
of the bathroom from the first floor to
the second floor, converting one of the
smaller sleeping rooms into closet
and bathroom
The Denver star., 1918-07-20

successfulin new membership
and the order has increased
all over the state. In fact in the
last two years we have lost
twenty four or twenty five
members: their has only been
an incentive for US to work
for greater memb rship.
On the night Of the twenty
fourth grand reception will be
held at Shorter A. Nj. E.
church to which the public
is respectfully invite d to atte nd
the Mayor OF Denver has
promised to be IN attendance.
o. Friday the twenty sixth
grand military drill will be
given At Fern Hall under AL.
spices of Aetna Co. No. 1,
with Morrison's orches "a in at
tendance. All the essentials
that goes for pleasure
with this we'll known
organization Aetna Co., No.,
1, will be found at Fern Hall.
admission SIS cents. 1t is hoped
that all members will attend
this Grand L L1dge as we'll as
the reception on the twenty
fourth.
G. c. Sample.
Chairman Joint Committee.
The Denver star., 1918-07-20
GILES 3. JACKSON RECEIVES
APPOINTMENT.

RICHMOND. Va.-Itisre-
ported that our we'll known
attorney. Giles b. Jackson.
with the assistance of the
white folks" has landed a
berth in Washington. He is
chief Of the Employment Bur:
eau in the Department oflabor.
In proportion at the color
ed people become unrestful
and dissatisfied with conditi-
ons which tend to humiliate
them and to put Limitation
upon their liberties.
The Denver star., 1918-07-20

Truly. il the Negro as a
mass is ever to take it's place
among the master races, It
must take in and assimilated
all the iiner things which con-
tribute to human enjoy ment
and human culture. A know
lcdege Of and an appreciation
for music. literature and art
are the highest indications OF
q cultured, a receptive and a
superior peor le. No,h,nR &C.
tustes mems mind. smothers
racial pr. j"d'c-s. brns dens
mems svmpa,h;.s. promotes
Christianity md fosters civ
litigation like music. literature
aud art.
The Denver star., 1918-07-20
GRAND LODGE X. OF P. TnlR.
TENTH ANNUAL SESSION.

The thirteenth annual ses-
sion OF the Grand Lodge X
of P. Of Colorado and Juris-
dition. will be held at Castle
Hall Pythias lodge No, II.
July 24th.. until work is finish
ed.
We hope to have this one of
the most harmonious, as well
as looking to more economic
and business administration
for the coming term.
The past wear has been verv
The Denver star., 1918-07-20
w. E. B. DUBOIS
Editor Of tie Crisis Has Besa
Appointed Captain il the Army

Editor w. E. B. Dubois Of
the Crisis has been appointed
captain in the intelligence de-
Of f,he United States
Army. Editor Dubois is to be
an assistant to Major Spring
The Denver star., 1918-07-20

The War Department and
the Committee on Public In-
70, nation announced through
the office OF Emmett ] Scott.
Special Assistant to the Sccre-
tary Of War. the expansion Of
the list OF speakers to present
II e war aims Of the Govern
nett to the. Colored people Of
the United state from sixty to
oce hundred.
Hereafter this group Of
speaKersbill be known as" The
Committee of One Hundred.
and will be found active in the
approaching campaign Of ed
ucation. planned to cover
every community in the
country. where Colored people
abide in appreciable numbers.
They represent every notable
element of the race and will
doubtless exert potent in
tluence in emily htening the
Colored people as to their dut,
toward the Government and
pointing out to them in a de-
finite and practical way how
they may be Of the greatest
service TO the nation in the
winning oi the present strug
gle for liberty aud democracy.
Among the first 60 selected
onthis commu,ee were four
St. Louisan> Mr.. Aaron E
Malone. Of P"ro Colfev. Prof
Frank l. Williams. principal
Of Summer High School, c.
K. Robinson. editor ST Louis
Clarion: !. E. Mitchell. editor
St. Louis Argus.
The Denver star., 1918-07-20

1t is generally believed that
he will resign the ed,torship Of
the Crisis. which carries a
salary of $4,000 per arnum
since u is thoue hit III at he can
not discharge his dutie a. an
editor and as an officer of the
United States Army.
The Denver star., 1918-07-20
Visited Colorado Spring.

Those dilisent delegates who visited
Colorado Springs were Mesdames Ste
wart of Kentucky: Minnie Scott. Of
Ohio; Burnsides and Fouse. of Ken.
tucky; Stuart, of Indiana: Charlotte
Dett, Of Niagara Falls; Rush, Of Des
Motnes. Iowa; Lewis and White. Of
Iowa: and Barrier. of Detroit. Michi-
gan. accompanied by Miss Pelham OF
Detroit. Sightseeing and burro-rid-
ing were the novelties Madame Haw-
kins- Brown also visited Colorado
Springs.
Miss Nettie Works Moxley, OF Los
Angeles. California. II stopping at
2737 California st.
Mrs. Lovelace Of Kansas City. Kans.
b the plSasine gassl of Nsns. zackie
Jefferson OF California st.