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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

The indications are that the influenza
plague is somewhat on the wane in
Skowhegan. although several cases still
exist. Lindsey Nutting is among the
recent victims. Mahlon Dane Is report
ed somewhat better. 1t is reported that
there are no cases among the pupils and
because Of this no immediate steps will
probably be taken to close the schools.
In the Catholic parish, where there have
been numerous cases, no serious spread
is anticipated. Mrs. Reuben Poirier of
the Miller-Porier family. where two
deaths have occurred. has been moved
to Somerset hospital but is thought not
to be in a serious condition.
Mrs. Thomas Campbell and son Fred
left Wednesday morning for Portland.
where they are to establish their home.
Mr.. Campbell having already preceded
there, where he has taken a position.
Mrs. Campbell's mother. Mrs. George
Dane. is to make her home with her
daughters family.
Miss Geneva Smith left Wednesday
morning for Concord. n. H.. where she
Is considering a possible location.
Miss Euaice F. Patten. eldest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Patten, left
Wednesday morning for Forest Glen.
Md. where she is to resume her studies
in her second year at National Park
seminary.
John F. Casey. formerly tre inman
on the Skowhegan-Portla run but
lately running on train where Portland
was his headquarters. is back on the To-
cal trains again. His family has been
residing in this place for some time.
H. W. Pike of Lisbon. who has been
the guest of his daughter, Mrs. c. Z.
Richardson, departed Wednesday morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
4 Stubborn Cough
LOOscns Right Up
This home made remedy IL . wonder
for quick results. rasiiy and
cheapiy made.

Here ia homo made syrup which
millions Of people have found to be
the most dependable means OF breaking
ample. but very prompt in action. Tn
dtr its healing. soothing influence,
chest soreness goes. phlegm lOosens,
breathing becomes easier. tickling in
throat stops and ,Du get good nights
restiul sleep. The usual throat and
chest colds are conquered by it in "a
hours or less Nothing better for
bronchitis, hoarseness, Group. whoop-
ing cough, bronchial asthma or winter
coughs.
10 make this splendid cough syrup.
po"r 2la ounces OF PineN into pint
b. tie and MI the bottle with plain
graduated sugar syrup and shake
thoroughly. IL you prefer use ciari-
fed molasses, honey."or corn syrup.
instead of sugar syrup. Either wav,
vol get full pint--a family supply
~ much better cough syrup than You
could buy ready made for three times
the money Keeps perfectly and chill
dren love its pleasant taste.
Pinex is special and highly con.
eentrs,ed compound OF genuine Nor.
wav pine extract, known the world
over for it's prompt healing effect upon
the membrane
To avoid appointment ask your
druggist for "Ei, ounces Of Pinex'
with full directions, and don't accept
ANYTHING else. Guaranteed TO give alb
solute satisfaction or money promptly
refunded. The Piuex Co., Fl. Wayne,
Ind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
RAINY SUMMER
AND LESS FIRES

Forrest H. Colby of Bingham. state
forsetry commissioner and w. G.
Pooler were in Bangor on Tuesday
and went to Washington county
Tuesday on business for several days
Mr.. Colby states that there has
been marked improvement in condi-
tons in the woods in respect to fires,
due to the efficient patrol system in
large measure and to the fact that
the public is getting educated to the
exercise of greater care in setting
fires when camping.
This year there has been about 300
fires in the woods in the State, the
most extensive one having been in
Oxford county. entailing an expense
of $1100. With this exception all have
been small fires and easily handled
Under the patrol system fires cannot
get much of Roadway under normal
conditions without being discovered
and attended to. While the past sum-
mer has been rather wet. rains were
not as frequent as last year or the
year before. when there was also a
marked freedom from forest fires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

PAID to Bert E. Dodge o. North Edge
comb as compensation for injury re-
ceived May p. 1918. while in the en-
pioy OF the state Highway commits
sion, this payment to cover compen-
sation from June 4th 20 Sept II. in
elusive, at the rate Of 1921 per week.
ordered that the claims of cities.
towns and plantations, for aid to de-
pendent soldiers. sailors and marines.
amounting in the aggregate to
sll.366.96 be paid from the appropri-
alto for war purposes as follows:
Bangor. $123.07; Bingham, s14o.22;
Foxcroft. $142.21; Hope, s103.4a;
Houlton. s1,741.74; Jackman Planta-
ton. s206.S3; Monlegan Plantation.
$2O9.71; Rockland. s7106.39; Sidney,
s32S.oo; fremont, s4S5.14; Wales.
s35.42; Whitefeld, se25.24; Wilton,
1855; Woolwich, $21.71.
Ordered. that the public utilities
commission is hereby authorized to
employ whenever necessary. an as
sistant photographer. at compensa-
ton not to exceed 81 per day.
The next meeting of the governor
and council will be held Thursday
Oct. 10 at 10 A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
Influenza Plague Seems Be On Wane-Croeau Gotta We'd
ding Wednesday-De Moay Commandery Convocaton -
Local Rebekahs Have Gold Occasion

tarts and coffee was served to about
l25 people under the direction of
Mrs. Hugh Hurley and aids. The
decorations in the banquet hall were
charming. including a pleasing ar
rangement Of the late autumn flow
ers such as asters and hyderangeas.
Gay paper also added to the attract
iveness of the color scheme. while
the centerpieces on the we'll laden
tables were pumpkins filled with
apples donated by Mr.. and Mrs. r.
G. Bigelow. Seventy-seven respond
ed to the roll call wrich was ans
wered to by quotations, the following
giving readings: Mrs. Mamie Wat
son. Mrs. Mertie NJ. Priest. Mrs.
Emma B. Folsom, Mrs. Nellie E.
Chase, Mrs. Carrie B. Cole. Mrs. W.
A. Bailey, w. A. Bailey,an Mrs.
Lizzie Hoxie Nye gave a pleasing
recitation. The music of the evening
included songs sung by Mrs. Eta
SWEET Bradley and Miss Nellie
Crawford, a piano solo by Miss A. F.
Burnor and a piano duet by Miss
Lena Landry and Mrs. Mabel Wash
burn. Arrangements are made for
a He'lowe'n entertainment to occur
were named by Miss Alice Danforth,
Noble Grand, to have the same in
charge: Miss Blanche Jewett, Mrs
Edward Tague, Misses Clara Libby,
Lila Hurley. Enda Dysart. Evelyn
Merrill, Bessie Edwards and Florence
Withee.
Miss Esther Roderique underwent
surgical treatment at the home of
Miss Georgia Hill Wednesday morn
Ing.
William Treble. now stationed at
Camp Devens. who has been enjoying
a furlougt at his home here. has
gone to Providence. r. l.. accom-
panying his mother, Mrs. Charles
Preble. there for a visit
Freeman Jones, who has been at
tending the vanous fairs of the state
as a caretaker for several horses
owned by NJ. Hughes of Bangor has
completed his season and returned to
Skowhegan. In the lot was Day G..
Of this place, who sold the animal
early in the fair season to Mr..
Hughes.
DR.. c. E. Richardson is returning
Thursday from a short business trip
to Portland.
Friends of Mrs. Vesta Thyng, wild
ow of the late Hiram Thyng, will be
interested to learn that she is to be
cared for at the home of Mrs. Rose
F,ato IN East T.eayitt street Mrc
Thyng has become greatly enfeeb-
led, her mind having become i'm
paired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
Croteau-Cotta

A wedding of interest TO Skowhegan
people was solemnized early Wednesday
morning from st. Mary's Catholic
church. the contracting parties being
Francis Croteau of Bath and Miss Phil
Renaud, parish priest, offered the nup-
tial mass with Mrs. A. p. Borden, or
ganist. playing selections. Mrs. Archie
Gotta sang very sweetly during the GER
emory. The bride wore charming
travelling costume of taup cloth with hat
to match and was attended by Miss
Grace Paradis. The groom was attend
ed by Carlton Gotta, the brides brother.
Shortly after the vows had been taken
the couple left for their home in Bath.
Very shortly they will leave for Port
land and Boston on wedding trip.
Mr.. Croteau is the second son of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Croteau of this viii
lage. He attended the schools of the
town and the high school until during
his senior year. when he left to accept
a situation with the Texas Co. at Bath
being at the present time manager OF
the insurance department. At the time
Of his departure from school he was
president Of his class and had been
prominently identified with the social
athletic and musical life Of the institu-
ton. During vacations he has been en-
ployed as salesman and for some
time was an employe at the Indepen-
dent-Reporter plant. Mrs. Croteau S
the daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cot
ia of the River road and, like her hus.
band. has large circle of friends in
town. She has been employed in local
stores as a saleswoman since leaving
school. The young couple received as
wedding souvenirs valuable collection
Of gifts.
The Scion Fair to have been held
Wednesday was postponed.
Thomas A. Anderson of Pittsfeld
returned Wednesday after visit
with friends in town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
GRIP SITUATION
WE'LL IN HAND

Bath, Me-. Oct. with three en-
Urgency hospitals established and the
possibility that others may be equip
ped if necessity demands. local health
officials feel that they have the grip
situation well in hand. They do not
attempt to predict when the epidemic
will abate for both federal and state
health officials agree that like all
other epidemics it must have it's run.
whether for long or short period.
1t is estimated that there were
from 600 to 800 cases in Bath Tues
day. This does not necessarily mean
that all of them are Of serious ma
ture, but it does mean that every per.
a0R with = Gold must use prQnex pEa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
STATE HOUSE
Next Council Meeting 10 A. M. Wednesday, oet
Governor Milliken late Thursday

Governor Mlliken late Thursday
afternoon nominated Frank L. Dutton
Of Augusta one of the leading mem
bers of the kennebec county bar, as
chairman of the Maine Industrial Ac-
cident commission, to succeed Eben
F. Littlefeld of Belfast, who was ap-
pointed three years ago by Governor
Oakley c. Curtis. A week ago Judge
Edward c. Reynolds of South Port
land was nominated for this position
but when he found that the work
would keep him away from home for
good portion of the time, he re-
quested Gov. Milliken to withdraw
the nomination, which he did at the
session of the governor and council
today. The nomination will be in
line for confirmation at the session of
the governor and council, which will
be held Thursday. Oct, 10,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
GRIP EPIDEMIC AND
SUGGESTIONS FOR CARE

10 the State department of health
many inquiries have been coming
about the prevailing epidemic.
influenza is merely another name
Tor grippe. or the englicized and
shorter form grip. It is labelled
Sptnlsh influenza, merely because
IT appears to have prevailed in
Spain first as a notable epidemic
1T appears to differ from the old
1ashloned grip in being more yiru.
ient' that is, in having a higher de-
gree OF consciousness. and in a
much larger percentage of the cas-
es being followed by pneumonia than
has been usual in grip epidemics of
the last 10 or 10 years. To date there
nave been more than $4,000 cases of
this disease in our army camns and
II IS estimated that there are moro
imam $4,000 cases in Massachusetts,.
1t will undoubtedly sweep westwar I'd
over the whole country as did tho
epidemic of influenza in 1SS9-1sao
but while wide extension of tho
disease seems to be inevitable. those
communities and those families and
individuals who do not know what
should be done or are grossly care
less and inconsiderate of their own
safety and that of others will nav q
needless toll OF loss and suffering.
NO matter how swiftly it appears
to spread. there is no reason to as.
sumo that the infection is borne on
the wings Of the wind. There is
danger of transmission through the
air for only few feet from the pa-
tent. and the we'll recognized fact
tnat the disease is received by its
new victims only by contact or close
association with the earlier cases is
impressed by the department in
Leafiet No. 5s. now going out widely
to local boards Of health, superin-
tendents of schools. manufacturing
establishments and the Oranges. All
these are asked to emphasize the
Following points:
i. Influenza is purely an infectious
disease. spread by contact or close
association.
:. The chances for speedy recovery
from an attack and Of escaping
pneumonia which so often follows
are better IL ones health is kept
5000 by means Of a reasonable de-
gree of exercise. and by pure air
and sunshine. But these are minor
factors in helping to avoid the dis
ease. Example: The more than 40
ooO cases thus far among our robust
soldier boys in our army camps.
D. Contact or close association with
infectious persons is the great dam
ger The person with the symptoms
OF cold who gets right up into
your face when he talks, or coughs
or sneezes in your direction at short
range. is the real danger. Dodge in
lection that is the main thing.
a. With the symptoms of a cold or
the grip appearing in the family. the
SICK one should have drinking cup
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
BELFAST
Belfast Boy Falls in Action
Lieut.. Frank B. Hazeltine
Second Son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben HaZeltine

cable was received in Belfast
Wednesday morning announcing that
Lieut.. Frank B. Hazeltine, second
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Hazeitine
of Belfast, had been killed in action
on Sept. 18th. Lieut.. Hazeltine was
at Bowdoin at the outbreak of the
war and later went to Plattsburg
for training. receiving the commits
sion of second lieutenant He was
sent overseas very soon after and has
been in active service ever since.
A few months ago he was badly
gassed and when last heard from
few days ago had returned to his
company. The news of his death is
great shock to the community in
which his young life was practically
spent. He was % years old and be-
side his parents. is survived by one
brother, Maj. Charles B. Hazeltine.
now with the American forces in
France. and by two sisters. Mrs.
Richard e. Shaw Of Manila and
Miss Grace of Belfast Lieut.. Haz-
eltine was attached to Co. e. 2Sth
Div, 101st regiment.
News was received Tuesday OF the
death from influenza at Camp Dew
ems of Clyde Cilley. son of Mrs.
Mabel Fl. Crockett of Union street.
who was called to Aver by his illness
last week. 1t was though that he
was convalescing when he suddenly
succumbed to heart failure. He was
u years Of age, and went to Devens
about three weeks ago. He is sur
Vived by his father, George Gilley.
and his grandfather, Henry Higgins
of Thorndike, with whom he. spent
a good deal of time. The young
man had large circle of friends and
was highly respected
Leroy, son of Mrs. Ellen Richards
of Lincolnville. died at Camp Devens
of influenza on Monday and the re-
mains are expected to arrive today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

OF Augusta, Nominated Thursday by
Gov. MiIIike, as Chairman of the
Maine Industrial Accident Com.
mission
1t is conceded on all sides that the
appointment Of Mr.. Dutton is an ad-
mirable one. Mr.. Dutton was born in
Starks, Somerset county, in 1871, was
educated in the common schools of
Starks, at North Arson academy and
Bowdoin college. from which institu-
ton he graduated in 1899. He read
law in the office Of the late Hon. Her.
bert M. Heath in Augusta and was
admitted in 1906 and a member of the
Senate from kennebec county in 1913.
Mr.. Dutton was chairman of the
sub committee which drafted a work.
mems compensation act in 1918. but
which failed of passage by a small
margin in the House. The appoint
ment is for three years and the SAL
airy is $4,000 per annum.
The governor and council Thursday
approved the appointment by Insur-
ance Commissioner G. Walden Smith
or Leon M. Helson Of Portland as
deputy insurance commissioner, to fill
the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton Of Ivan f. Lang of Bowdoinham.
Mr.. Helson has been a resident of
80 years. was educated in the schools
Of Portland and for the past IS years
has been employed by the Union Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company, the
larger portion of the time being in
the actuarial department.
Mr.. Hclson was worshipful master
Of Deering Lodge, F. & A. NJ. in 1907
8. is a member Of the Royal Arch
Chapter and was eminent commander
of st. Adams Commandery in 1917.
He has a wife and three hildren and
will move to Augusta.
Warrants No. 1881. amounting to
N3.OS1.57 and No. 1882. amounting to
sle.249s4 were approved.
Orders Passed
The following orders were passed:
Ordered. that the action of the pub
lie health council in declaring the
epidemic Of influenza Spanish in
fiuenza) a notifiable and quarantin-
able disease be hereby approved.
Ordered. that the payment Of the
sum II $353.65 be authorized from
the state contingent fund for the BAL
ance Of the amount due the superin-
tendent of schools 70. expenses in
connection with attendance at the
Castine conference. under authority
Of section IS. paragraph two, chapter
Is OF the revised statutes. appropri-
alton by the legislature having
proved insufficient.
Ordered, that the sum Of $4,000 be
transferred from the state contingent
fund for expenses Of the state board
of charities and corrections. the
above amount to cover bills that are
properly chargeable to tho 1918 APP
preparation. the appropriation there
for being insufficient.
Ordered. that the sum Of l10s.15 ba
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

The annual meeting Of the Maine
State 0oard OF Examination and reg
istrat,on OF Nurses, will be held at
the State House at Augusta, October
1917. 1918. beginning At 10 A. N.
Nurse wishing 10 become regis.
tered should Hls their application.
with the secretary not later than ten
days prior 10 the meeting. Appiiea-
ton blanks may be obtained from the
secretary. ELLEN =. PAINE, r. NJ,
Sset'y.Trsas., 297 Center ST., Bangor.
Maine. sptt7sodt 2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
Increase in reiqht Rates

The Bangor Railway &. Electric Com
pany Wednesday filed with the Public
Utilities Commission a new tariff OF
freight rates. which, effective Nov. A.
1918. proposes several advances over the
present rates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Do you enjoy hot lemonade and a blisterng foot
bath? Better results are obtained by taking, before
bedtime Lanes cold and grip Tablets. They are
pleasant to take and you win wake up in the NOM
ing surprised at the amount of relief obtained.
Thousands use them and they guaranteed.
Sold by druggists everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

He was % years of age and went to
Devens in May. Prior to entering
the service he was farmer and is
survived by two brothers. Charles
and Daniel, and two sisters. Mrs
John Mariner Of Warren and Mrs
Osborn Young of Rockport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Then I got Cusieura Soap and
Ointment. and used one box Of Cuti-
eura Ointment. and one cake Of Cuti-
eura Soap when ! was healed"
tSigned) r. A. Cayen. l%6 Main ST.,
Ware. Mass. October 20. 1917.
Cheap soaps. harsh soaps. coarse.
strongly indicated soaps are respon.
able for half the skin troubles In the
world. Use Cu,icura Soap exclusively
for oil toilet purr~ =.
card "OssSeuvs. a. \. Boston." Sold
everywhere, Soap 3, Ointment Is and SOC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Of his own and have eating utensils
by himself. Scald with boiling water
all these things used by the members
of the family after each meal.
In schools there is great danger from
common drinking cups.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
OFFICIAL VOTE
OF Maine IN 1918

The ofncial vote cast at the last State
election in September for governor,
United States senator. State auditor
and representatives to Congress was
announced at the session Of the COVER
nor and council Wednesday as follows:
Governor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Uatsl after the war no evening clothes
yin b worn by the men and women at
~ Spokane. wash. Country Club. De-
ctsion to bar formal dress was made re-
Gently By the entertainment committee
a. being In keeping with other war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

blackheads. The pimples
were large and they fes-
tered and scaled over.
They were scattered on
my face, and as times they
itehed causing me to
scratch. They lasted
about two months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

n. ]. Laughton of Old Orchard picked
four Wolf River apples that together
weighed six pounds. One of them
weighed q pounds. Another apple
picked from the same tree made pie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
Third District
Fourth District

The formal canvassing Of all the
vote cast at the state election in
September was postponed for week
by the governor and council at it's
meeting today because some ques-
tons have been referred to Attor-
ney Gnral Guy H. Sturgis for con-
sideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
SKOWHEGAN'S LOAN
TOTAL-S2S2,75O

According to County Chairman S.
w. Philbrick of the Fourth Liberty
Loan, in a statement made toward
night Wednesday, Skowhegan up to
that time had ISL subscribers and
subscriptions amounting to s2S2,750
Aside from North Arson none of the
other towns of the county have as
yet gone over the top, although Nor
ridgewock, Bingham and Madison
committeeman have informed Mr..
Philbrick that they are sure of the
allotment in each of their towns.
Harmony has reported a substantial
part of her allotment and Fairfield
has procured about one half Of her
quota.
Rev. J. w. Packard was in Corn
vile Wednesday afternoon to officiate
at the funeral Of the infant son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Libby Of that
town. This child was only one week
old. 1t was the second child in the
family to die within a wear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03

Mrs. George X. Thomson left
Wednesday morning for Taunton,
Mass, called there owing to the
death of her young niece. one Of the
influenza victims of that city.
Five candidates from Dexter were
in town Tuesday evening to attend
the DeMolay Commandery Convo-
cation. The degree was conferred
and a delicious supper was served at
$50 under the direction Of Mrs. Kate
S. Simpson. Among the Dexter peo-
pie in attendance were A. r. Jones;
W. D. Austin, Fred E. Avery. Galen
Maxim, William Boyd. Amos Spring
all and Charles T. Moses. The last
named is the son Of Rev. Mr.. Moses
who was once a pastor of the High
street Christian church.
Tuesday Aight was a gala one for
Rebekahs, the annual
roll call of the lodge being read in
connection with the regular business
meeting. At $50 supper of baked
beans, brown bread, pickles. pies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-03
AdoIph Groder

Frank Groder left Wednesday
morning for Portland where he was
to meet his sister. Mrs. Mabel How
ard of Boston and his sister in law,
Mrs. Adolph Groder, the two ladies
being on their way to Skowhegan
with the body of Mrs. Groder's hus-
band. The deceased formerly lived
in Skowhegan and was superintend-
ing at the time of his death, the
store in Boston operated by Mrs.
Howard. MIR. Groder was the son of
Mrs. Lena Groder Of this place and
was 25 years old. His widow was
formerly Miss Nettie Parsons Of
North Arson.