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The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10
BAR GERMAN-MADE PENCILS
Officials In State Offices In Ohio Re-
fuse to Use Supply Bought
Before War.

Columbus. o.-oficials in state Of
fees here object to using pencils made
In Germany, and the purchasing de-
partment is at a loss as TO what to do
with a supply of such pencils bought
before the war started. The boiler in
lspection division of the industrial
commission made requisiton for pen
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10

anything but goo-eond told
James who stationed the bridge all
a
The better be
10 minutes clean
who felt like having a himself.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10

a 1aekdaw some years ago, and almost
miraculously restored to its disconso-
late owner after six months loss, was
valued at $4,000. thus making that
nest quite Il treasure trove.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10
Has His Name Changed.

Cleveland, OF conserve is the
watchword. That rs one reason why
John L. Thomaszewski said he wanted
to change his name TO Thomas.
Besides" he said. "two.cylinder
names sourd more patriotic than twin
SKIES" The judge agreed.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10

ellis and when they received some
"made-in-Germany" goods. they re-
turned them with the remark that
members of the division were too pa
triotie TO use the German-made goods.
1t has been suggested that en-
ployees Of the statehouse use the PEN
ellis in signing Liberty bonds, so as to
do Germany as much harm as possible
with them, and then burn them up.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10

Returning after delivering TWO
messages yesterday, the boy met Mrs.
Mabel Frielander, 1912 North Leavitt
street.
Go over to 1922 Lincoln avenue,
where used to live, and see if there's
any mail for me-" she told him.
Doffing his cap with a flourish.
Max trotted away and soon returned,
but empty-handed.
Fifteen cents, please" he said In
particularly crisp and exceedingly
huSinpsSlilxa naDner
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10

the Hitch
COCK home at Great Neck However trip abroad nated making oe
Hitchcock Addison Miner to bring MN up
at his kennels Port Washington Sko turned loose among lot
but he all demands much pet
and date there not
O
Curator Dtmars of the Bronx the only genuinely tame
he ocaed but
lie been
associated with
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10

the pet Of the Mlzher estapIIsIIl1IeI''
Skoy was born in the Bronx zoo
two years ago. His mother was fufl-
blooded Siberian wolf that had been
given TO the zoo by Prince Paul Trou-
betskoy. out of compliment to the
prince the officials presented him one
of her whelps and the generous ltus-
sian in turn presented him to Ray
mond Hitchcock, the comedian. Ihls
is how "Skoy" got his name, an abbre-
Walton of the Russian name of Trou-
hetSkoy
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10
Balance the Books PROPERLY

When we are setting down the
things that are against us. let's set
down some of the things that are on
our side. A practice of this Bind
would be good for all of US.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10
Poplar Trees Banned.

Altoona. Pa.-Poplar trees have
come under the ban of the city gov
eminent. A $40 fine will be imposed
for planting any in front of resi-
dences.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10


mt n
Kellogg
chisel He finished job himself with
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10
Siberian Timber Wolf Imagnes He's Chow Dog

port WASHINGTON l. Y"skoy" is fulblooded timber Won
he
to be pet COG and fully and playful as the chow dogs W w
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10

years TO come his address Will be: In
a Roaming Redwood Tree, Somewhere,
L. S. A.
Mr.. Kellogg recently fell victim to
the wanderlust, but having lived in the
woods the greater part of his life, ne
was reluctant to leave such surround
ings. He finally solved the problem,
however, by deciding to take the
woods-or part of them-with him.
He followed out a 22-foot section
of huge redwood tree, mounted it on
q motortruck chassis and hegan his
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10


he llstarred
The called at the office of the an
of
the
he umbrella
a it, / is at last"
That's ali right, but
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10

A north side citizen, formerly the
proprietor of well-known summer re-
sort near this city, recently left his
umbrella at the home of his son-in-
law The latter, having occasion tn
can on an acquaintance, took the UNI
brelia with him, and, on leaving for
nome, absentmindedly left it at the
home of his friend.
On the following day the owner
asked his son-in-law for the umbrella.
the latter told him the circumstances
and 70
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10
Like the Humble Snail, Man Carries His House

os Notwithstanding Charles Kellogg Springs
woodpecke Mr. kellogg
Indians and has ranch KELLOGG
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10
Everything All Right But for One Small Matter

WAUKEEIt just ordinary NAV see rv
w hands
the travels of that umbrella sufficiently ecn
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10
Like Scene from Certain Famous "Move" Picture

W YoRKThe Manhattan end Brooklyn Bridge day last week
~ looked like table the
fashioned of serving pie with the and coffee still fingers Incl
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1918-05-10

All mans faults are virtues TO
the woman who loves him. 1t is only
his virtues that she finds tiresome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

ceivinS station, have your package
ready for the Boy Scouts. If they do
not reach you. bring it in yourself.
But probably they will get to your
house before nightfall
The quota of the entire Augusta
Chapter includine HallowelI and
Winthrop is seven tons Augustus
share is nearly five tons. This amount
has not yet been secured and will not
be unless the people turn in today. go
over their spare clothing and share on
most liberal basis with the people
Of Belgium and Northern France.
1t is up TO the people or Augusta and
today is the last day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23
DRIVE FOR BELGIAN
RELIEF ENDS TODAY
Much Clothing Has Been Received But
More Is Needed to Make Up the
Quota-Today the Boy Scouts Will
Do Their Bit

: The Red Cross drive for clothing for
Belgian Relief ends today.
Teams and automobiles were busy
Yesterday afternoon, gathering up
clothing at the schools Of Augusta. The
amount secured in this way was most
gratifying and reflects great credit on
the Junior Red Cross, which conducted
the school drive.
Today the Boy Scouts will do their
bit. A careful campaign has been map
ped out tor covering the city. Many
teams" Of scouts, each accompanied
by an automobile or wagon. will work
different parts of the city, making q
house to- house campaign. If you have
not already sent clothing to the re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

Augusta friend Of Capt. Frank f..
Drake of, Pennington, formerly Adj
jutant to Col. Hume Of the 1880 L. $.
Infantry. and who is now doing duty
over seas. will he interested to learn
that the Pennington Chronicle states
that Capt. Drake, who has been at
tending staff school in France. has
been put on the general staff head
quarters. He is we'll versed in mill
tary tactics and has been connected
with the I'D I'd Maine Regiment for
over twenty years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23
Bucksport Commencement Parts

The class parts for the Commence
ment exercises Of the Senior class Of
the East Maine Conference Seminary
at Bucksport have been assigned and
are as follows: valedictory, Lottie
Robbins; salutatory, June WATSON;
essays. William Mitchell. Olive Went
worth, Charlotte Cotton Linwood
Woodbury.; class day speakers. presi-
dents address. Royce Allen; presenta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23
Mrs. Wilfred letenGre

Mrs Josephine Letendre, wife of VIII
fred Letendre passed away Frid ~
morning at their home. SO Water stree.
aged "a years. Funeral services will be
held Monday morning at ST. Angus
tines Catholic church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

Everett Dow. formerly of this city,
but who for the past two years has
been employed as foreman for the
Michigan State Telephone Co.. at De-
troit, Mich, has enlisted in the 43d
United States Engineers, and is sta
toned at Camp American University
at Washington, d. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

,'iies l.. Perkins. city treasurer for
the years l41l-lol2-1a 1874 will he
at the city trcaSurer's office. City Hall,
this Saturday evening from to 10
o'clock to receive payment from all de-
linuUent taxpayers for those Years.
See. the official notice in another col
urnn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

The Thrift Stamp campaign in the
Augusta public schools is going well,
although 'he winters shut down of the
schools for about three weeks had it's
effect on ne work done, but notwith-
standing shat nearly $1,000 worth Of the
stamps have been purchased by the
school children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

, Livermore Falls letter in yester-
days Lewiston Sun. said that Mrs.
Emma Ham went to Augusta that
morning for weeks visit with her
brother and wife. Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Chandler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

Calanthe Lodge. X. of p, of Angus
ia and Wescustogo Lodge of Yarmouth
will compete in the Page rank at The
hall of Fort George Ledge. Brunswick,
on Thursday evening. April 1. for L:
silver cup offered by the grand chan
rcllor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

Mrs. Mary Schoppe. who has been
passing a week in Augusta as the
guest of her daughter. Mrs. Bessie
Scott. returned home on Tuesday
evening.-Cherryfield letter in Com
nercial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

Winfield S. Packard, principal Of
the Smith and Lincoln schools for
about two years past. leaves Augusta
this week &c take up his duties as
supcrinten lent Of the Hallowell, Win
throp and Manchester schools, to
which position he has been recently
elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

Miss Lillian Hisler left Friday after
noon Tor Atlantic City, n. j., after
making short visit with her sister
Mrs. Winfield S. Foster, Murray
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

The name of Eleanor Boardman Of
augusta appears in the honor list of
seniors elected on Thursday to Phi
Beat Kappa at Smith College, North
ampton, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

Refresh your tired mind with a little
n'rs:c. When you have a Nictrola in the
home worry flies out the window. c. F..
Downing has numerous outfits and COM
b.nations especially selected for the needs
of the average home-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

Mrs. John Hutchinson returned on
Friday to her home in Richmond, after
visit Of several days, with Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Hanson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

Jefferson G. Smith of Waterville,
State secretary of the Y. NJ. G. A.. was
in this city awhile Friday on matters
ofIa business nature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

Arthur Besnett. formerly of King
Held, passed away Tuesday, March 49,
in this city, aged 80 years The re-
mains were taken on the 1882 train
Friday night to kingfield for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23
Weber & He~stt Co.
1ch Do1
SIDNEY

Fred W. Clair of Watervil!e will
speak at Sidney Grange hall Monday
evening. March IS. at 80 r. NJ in the
interests OF the Liberty Loan Good
music will be furnished. All are in
vited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

MRS. +. J. Roberts is reported to be
gaining slowly from the accident which
she suffered eight weeks ago and can
sit up two hours a day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

People should be careful about al
lowing strangers an opportunity to en-
ter their homes. A we'll appearing
man has been going about the city.
walking in without ceremony where he
found an open door and in one instance
being found en- an upper floor. wander
ing about and seeking for someone
to give sample to-" His visits are also
accompanied with questions as to the
names and numbers Of the members
OF the household. Maine has a law
about the distribution of samples and
people should be on their guard
against any and all such strangers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

The French Percheron stallion Ker-
meels will be sold at public auction at
~ O'Clock A. NJ. Monday, March IS, at
Belgrade Depot. A. L. Page, auc-
tionecr.-Adr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

Mrs. Helen l. Marshall of 40 Oak
street went Friday afternoon to Port
land for visit with her brother, DR..
B. l.. Dunn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

Mrs. Belle Crocker of this city, Who
had for about week past been re-
ceiving treatment at the Augusta Cen
eral hospital, has so far recovered tina,
she was able Friday 20 go to her home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

Mrs. A. G. Robinson and children of
bengor are guests of Mrs. Robinson
sister. Miss Kate A. Shannon, POI Wa
ter street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

1he final opportunity at the Au-
gusta Shoe store today If you are still
pondering selection the proprietor
woLld emphasize the importance Of
crystalizing your ideas now.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

: "r. ana Mrs. w: H. Lowell of Por, :
iana were Friday in this city visiting
their daughter. Miss Pauline
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23
Augusta people who pass their sum

Augusta people who pass their sum
mer play days at Capitol Island. VIII
be interested to learn that Capt. 5. ".
Thompson, proprietor Of the Richard
son House. the Islands hotel. has ar
rived at Richmond on his way from
Somerville. Mass, to the island. ana
is already making plans for the COLI
irg season. 1t will be remembered that
Capt Thompson purchased the Shaw
cottage located on the main thorough
fare a short distance north of the An
sci Gaubert bungalow. as we'll as the
small building used as barber shop
and located just south Of the Shaw
cottage. Capt. Thompson contemplates
some improvements on the cottage ana
will also move the barber shop down
the line to a point on the shore near
the icehouse belonging to the Richard
son House. 1t is expected that Eugene
Merrifield. who during the summer
months is a general utility man on the
island, will occupy the barber shop
~ bis "cottaGs by the sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

ton Of gifts, Isabel DeIano. Hayes
Webster: prophecy. Leona Woodbury..
Athena Gray; address 70 undergrad
yates, Alice Leach; class will, Wallace
Lowell: class history. Grace Sugden;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

MISS izetta Royal Of Readfield was
visitor Friday in Augusta, ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23
AUGUSTA LOCALS

wesley Campbell Of vassalboro wa.
Friday a caller in Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

class grafton, Oscar Facteau.. -
class mas 20 members. the class ON
core oeing; president. Royce Allen:
vice president. Olive wentworth; -.
Irstasy aad trsasuFsr. LeoqA y5aoihrss,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

At Our Fancy Cracker Department
you will find choice line Of dainties
made by the johnson Educator Food
Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-23

Beautiful dainty mating patterns
can be secured in coiors and pat
terms that will match everything
else in the room.
WHY NOT CALL THIS WEEK
and look over our assortment OF
floor covering-get our sugges-
tons ard prices?
About house cleaning time.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1918-03-12
Meet In Interest
OF Farm Bureau
APPOINT ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
March 23rd Is Named As Day For Holding CSun.
ty-Wide Session.

meeting signed membership ap-
plicatiOns.
At the evening meeting, held
at the Eagle hall, B. A. MOule
was chosen temporary chairman
and G. w. Moon acted as tempor-
airy secretary. For the benefit of
those who were not in attendance
at the afternoon meeting Mr..
Hitchcock again explained the
purpose of the proposed Organi-
zatiOn and the method of organ
izing. Joseph Collar, William
NOyen and Ed. BOlma were named
as members of the organization
committee to assist in the work
and take applications from those
desiring to join. Five new mem
bers we're added at the evening
meeting.
Mr.. Hitchcock left this morn
ing to make tour of the county
for the purpose of interesting the
farmers in the organization and
perfecting temporary organiza-
tions in each community. He
will hold meetings as follows:
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1918-03-12
SUPERINTENDENT LUKENS
UNANIMOUSLY REELECTED

The regular monthly meeting
of the board of education was
held OF the high school building
last evening with all members
present except A. C. Wunderlich.
Bills to the amount Of s569.97
were audited and warrants Or
dered drawn in payment Of the
same. The report of Superinten-
dent Lukens showed a slight de-
crease in attendance, as COM
pared with the previous month.
At the close OF the month the
attendance was 484, as compared
with 494 the month before. The
average daily attendance during
the month was 47O and there
were 81 cases Of tardiness.
An application made by Wet
zers boat livery for the carrying
of school children from down
river points was received. Mr.,
Wetzel was notified it was not
customary to let the transporta-
ton contract before summer,
Members Of the board expressed
themselves as being very well
satisfied with the service being
rendered by the Red Collar Line
which has the contract for the
carrying of the pupils at the
present time.
The only other business taken
up during the evening was the
question Of the election Of
teachers for the next school year
On motion of 1. L. Hemingway
and seconded by H. B. Davis the
lbOard unanimously voted to re-
elect Mr.. Lukens as superinten-
dent of schools. AS is customary
the board then went into execu-
tive session to discuss the quail
lfications Of teachers, which re.
lsulted in the reelection of the en-.
ltire staff with the exception o
Three. Contracts will be tendere,
lall Of the teachers reelected but /
is impossible at this time to Civ
the personnel OF next years stat
as it is not known how many o
the contracts will be accepted.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1918-03-12
Idaho Must ADOPT
Fifty-fifty Plan
MUST CONSERVE WHEAT PRODUCTS
BiCkneII Calls On Consumers And Dealers To
Comply With Law.

has decreed otherwise.
1T is, therefore, incumbent up
on me to call upon all citizens of
this state, both consumers and
dealers to comply with both the
letter and spirit of the law and
that with every purchase of wheat
flour there be a purchase of equal
amount Of substitutes and that
TO attempts be made to purchase
flour otherwise.
I'm addition, | appeal to all our
citizens that they conine their
consumption of white wheat flour
TO the absolute minimum of their
requirements"
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1918-03-12
C. B. MOON RESIGNS
AS DEPUTY AUDITOR

C. B. Moon, deputy county
auditor, has rendered his re-
signation TO Warren II. Shepperd,
Clerk and Auditor, and will leave
shortly to become associated with
the auditing firm of Byron Defen-
bach and Son. Mr.. Moon is the
oldest deputy in point Of service
now in the employ Of the County,
as he started work with the first
organization meeting of the
county commissioners and has
been continuously on the job ever
since.
The County Commissioners at
their meeting Monday accepted
the resignation and as soon as a
new deputy can become ac-
quainted with the duties Of the
Office Mr.. Moon will leave for
Wallace, where the auditing
company has a large contract
auditing the county books. Later
ne expects to be engaged princi-
pally in south Idaho.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1918-03-12
ENTERTAINS FRIENDS
AT BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mrs. Roy Combs delightfully."-
entertained at a surprise party
Sunday afternoon, March 9th, in
honor of the i3th birthday of her
daughter, Hazel. Those present
were her teacher, Miss Leila
Clifford, and Edna Nicholson, Eva
Dodson, Dora Emerson, Fay
Mashburn, Dorothy Rawls, Paul
inc Carlton, Leila Trueman, Lu-
cille Mcmillan, Helen Keller,
Elaine Clifford, Mrs. White, Mrs.
Mosley and son. Otto. A two
course luncheon was served, af-
ter which contests and games
were played.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1918-03-12
L. e. HARTER APPOINTED
COUNTY SURVEYOR

L. f. Harter of Plummer has
been appointed to fill the posi-
ton of county surveyor left
vacant by the resignation of l..
E. Purvis. The appointment was
made by the commissioners at
the meeting of the board held
Monday and Mr.. Harter will as
sumo the duties of the Office on
March IS. Mr.. Harter was can
didate for the republican nomina-
ton for county surveyor at the
last primary election.