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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

The coal pocket for which the L.,
A E. w. Railway bought Gray's
wharf, seems to be getting further
and further from reality. A man
vas in the city Wednesday to see
about making arrangements for the
shipping of the iron communicating
apparatus from the wharf to New
London, CT. where it is is to be set
IN The war is responsible for the
change of plans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25
German Alien of Bangor
Arrested at Lewiston
Failure to Register

Portland, Me, July 24.-Michael
Nicholson, "a, Of Bangor, a German
alien, arrested at Lewiston by de-
partment Of justice agents for failure
70 register. was allowed to register
mere today and released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

The reporter stepped into an Of
fee Wednesday and while there ran
across a case of conservation of fuel
that beats anything vet. In paper
bag were about two quarts of burnt
matches that one Of the men had
been saving for several months. He
is to use a handful of them in start
i the fire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Mrs William Davis Of Rockport.
Mass, is visiting her nephew, George
Davis, Highland avenue. Mrs. George
McNair Of Houlton is also a guest at
the Davis home, visiting her sister.
Mrs. George Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Unquestionably it seems that there
must be big saving possibilities in
Tasker's sale of Kuppenheimcr
clothes. The man who is at all fore
handed should look ahead to future
needs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Mrs. Thomas Trask of Chelsea was
taken to the Gardiner General hos
pital early Wednesday morning for
treatment to her left hand, which had
been seriously injured by becoming
entangled in the halter of horse she
was leading.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

1t has been ascertained that the
boys who are to leave Thursday for
Waterville are to leave on the II
noon train instead Of on the O'Clock
train. There will undoubtedly be
large gathering to see them off and
wish them godspeed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

j. w. futile, steward at the STAT.
school in this city. entertained Thurs
Jay MS father. Elmer futile of Goo
"lii Farm. and his brothers. Oscar Tut
lie of Manchester, George futile Of
Chicago and Cleveland Tuttle. a teach
er at Good Will. Thursday was the first
time in 10 years that the brothers have
been together.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Edward Hallett, who lives at $50
Water street, this city, met with a
very painful accident Tuesday after
noon while hauling hay for Cottle
brothers at their farm on outer VIM
throp street. Mr.. Hallett fell from the
load of hay to the barn floor and
fractured one rib. He was reported
Wednesday as resting comfortably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

About a dozen friends of Miss Mar
guerite Griffin gathered at her home
on Summer street recently in honor
of her ed birthday. The evening was
plea santly passed with music ana
rames and refreshments were served.
The guests departed at a late hour
after voting Miss Griffin an ideal
hostess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Worms IIoman. who has
"" sc, ~ As head Of the Thysical
'a'i 's,'' r, wellesley College after
def'f'"'D. Years service. is wei
P''o- NH. ctty. having lived nee
=. .scsra. years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

alive Of the generous support which
has been offered him from all sec
tions of the State, and it is under
stood that he is prepared to serve If
elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Regular meeting of the United Order
of the Golden Cross. No. 81. at 7.3o
O'Clock this evening. A large attend
ance Is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

The funeral Of the late Mrs. q, Z.
richardson was held Wednesday at
ternoon at 2 o'clock from her late
hoem on the Pond road. West Gardt-
ner Rev. T. j. Winslade, D. D., Of
This city officiating. Music was FUR
Wished by the chapel choir. The bear
.re we're Edward Norton. josiah
small. Henry Smith and Mr.. Spauld-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Mrs. John Daigle has returned to
her home in Lynn. Mass, after pass
ing a few weeks with her daughter
in-law, Mrs. William Daigle Of this
"a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

J. Canter & Co. still offer attrac-
tive bargains on mems clothing,
shoes and wearing apparel-suits and
straw hats at half price.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Misses Rose and Laura Wolmar
are visiting friends in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

were recent guests of Mr. ant Mrs. H
X. Getchell at their cottage at Fairs
Cove, Lake Cobbosseecontee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

]. L. Dyer, who resigned as princi-
pal Of Kicker Classical institute at
Houlton lasSmonth. has accepted q
position as fLsipal Of Castle =
s,hool. Nh - was . :.
cessful 60 1t 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

,-.se.l Bailey has enlisted IN
10y Ep'I reserve and has been as
y. Na,s v.ngham. Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Mrs. Lawrence Avanzivo and son
Lawrence of Boston are guests at the
home of Mr.. ant Mrs Charles Cam
pana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

.4'he Ladies Auxiliary Of the Ran
dolph church will not hold another
meeting until the first week in Sep
TENDER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

j. W. Clark Of Manchester was among
the business visitors in this city
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coombs and son
of Newton. Mass. are visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Coombs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

CLANCY Penn and Frank Robbins of
this city come under this Graft and will
leave Friday for Camp Devens, Aver,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Arthur Randall and daughter Gladys
returned Thursdav from their farm at
Mt. Vernon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Rev. A. A. Walsh and family have
returned from Leeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Raymond Canton has returned to his
work at the Marston & Brooks shoe fac
tory after enjoying a short vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

o.,lel McPhee has returh@l
Nr' pan v,th her brother Arthur
.r'n =, power Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Mrs Waiter b. Manson
" ara = waiter Jr., and VII
and ',' r,.t Orange. y. J., are visit,
lar q H. n,er.s parents, Rev and
Ing u, y,r.oa Central street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Rev. and Mrs. e. w. Weber and Mr..
and Mrs. WebstAe Getehell and childzen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Mrs. David Johnson and daughter,
Mrs. Ethel Poulin. went Wednesday to
Old Orchard for weeks outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Regular meeting at o'clock this eve
ming Of Sanborn Lodge. No SO. l. o. Q.
F. A large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

''-' ----.om left Wednesday
o,.an ParN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Campana are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth OF
a son, born July 16
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Mrs. Celia Tenney and daughter Dor
othy are visiting friends at Bar Har-
Dor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Miss Maude Bickford Of Auburn is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. T. J. Jones of
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Mrs. l.. \. Morrill, of Belgrade
Lakes was calling on friends in this
city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Miss Florence Jewett of this city is
visiting friends in Bath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25
FROM HALLOWELL
Death OF Mrs Martin NJ Truf ant-Man Falls From Load of
Hay and Rib is Fracured-Tuttle Family Gets Together
Local
HALLOWELL TELEPHONE s6a.x

F. c. Eickery Of Portland was bus
mess visitor in this city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

Hon. John r. Flint of Monsoon is VS.
iting friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

1As pit-sfcld was q
Edr'n ,sIs city, Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

: gTyant Of Portland ;;tlS was eall-
i Il c sii friends WEDNESDAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

TWO BOSTON TERRIER MALE
dogs 6 weeks old Morris. l6 Gage St
luly25dlw-
AT ONCE, MAN FOR OUTSIDE
work around hotel. Extra good pay
for right party. Roy A. Curtis. Maran-
acook Phone 93 Readfell. july25d1w
STANDING GRASS, ESTIMATED
% tons hay on the 7. N. Flynn farm,
East Nassalboro juiy25d6t'
EXPERIENCED MAN TO TAKE
charge of our lumber yard Apply to
Bath Box Company, Bath. Maine.
jnly25d1w
IS FIRST CLASS BROOD SoWs
all bred for fall filters at prices their
spring litters sold for. Short of room
and help cause Of sale. Geo. H Tuttla
Norridgewock. Ne. .:.;ySd5t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-25

ing. The interment was in Oak Grove
cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
THE WEATHER

New Haven, March Flor Bridgeport and vicinity: General ly fair tonight and Saturday; slightly colder tonight.
 Connecticut: Generally fair to- night and Saturday; slightly cold CT tonight on the mainland; moderate north winds, becoming variable Saturday.
 The Southwestern disturbance has moved rapidly eastward dur ing the last 24 hours and is now central along the north Atlantic coast. It has raused rain or snow in the central mad northern districts east of the Mississippi river. The temperatures are low in the lake region and northern New England. Zero temperatures were reported from upper Michi- gan.
 Conditions favor for this vicin- ity unsettled weather with light rain at intervals, during the day, followed by clearing and some what colder tonight
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
Dresses at $12.5O

Dresses of silk taffeta in striped effects sleeves of Georgette crepe-draped skirt white satin collar-Other models, S125O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01

Velour coats in misses style-very chic model-high waisted-double belt gathered at trimmed with large smoke buttons detachable deep collar-half lined with tus- sah silk, $19.75.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
REPoRTER KILLED IN SERVICE

Baltimore, March Edward Cary Fiche1berger. 27 years old, a former member of the Baltimore Amerlcon staff. recently commissioned gunner lieutenant in the naval aviation corps has been killed in a seaplane accident in a foreign place. His mother Mrs. Julia Eichelberger, has received thls information from the government.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
HELLO GIRLS MAY STRIKE

Springfield, Mass, March 1-Ihe 500 telephone operators in the ols- trict comprising this city, Holyoke' Northampton, Chicopee and West field are balloting today on the ques- tion of striking if necessary to enforce demands for increased wages.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
FAITHLESSNESS
 DOES NOT PAY,
 AYERS ASQUITH
(By The International News Bureau, Inc.)
 BY HERBERT ASQUITH
CFormer Prime Minister of Britai1

Mr. Asquih declares that the Allies have desire to hu initiate annihae Germany dictate the form of her enmen But Germany must learn that the system which has enhroned force the sovereign authority and sanctioned faith lessness in public dealings does not pay.
 cannot forget that with my friend and colleague Sir Ed ward Grey now Vcoun Grey have greater responsibility 
 That is a responsibIity grave a any in history
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01

Vegeta ble Compound the credit" " Mrs. JOSEPHINE KIMBLE, 935 West Race St, Portland, Ind.
 Thousands of American women give this famous root and herb remedy the credit for health restored as did Mrs. Kimble.
 For helpful suggestions in regard to such ailments women are asked towrite to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass. The result of it's long experience is at you- service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
REDMOND OPERATED ON.

London, March John Redmond, the Irish leader, was operated on in London today. His condition is saris- fa ctory.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01

at times l could not
 be on my feet at all.
 1 was all. run down
 and so weak I could not do my house work, was nervous
 and could not lie down at night. 1 took tre a tn ents from a physician but they cid nothelp me. My Aunt re m- m ended Lydia E. Pink h am's Vege- table Compound. l tried it and now ] am strong and well aga nd do my own work and I giv c
 Lydia D. Pinkham's s
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01

General Goetha1s denied the state ment that Capt. PcCeless was dropped from the army because of inefhciency.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
SHE COULD NOT
 STAND OR WORK
But Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege table Compound Restored Her Health and Stopped
 Her Pains.

Portland, Ind.-"I had displace- ment and suffered so badly from it that
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-01
ALMANAC FOR TODAY

More than 500 persons were crushed to death when the grand stand at the annual race meeting at Hongkong, China, collapsed. ,sWEET PEAS. VIoLETs, TULIPS,
 DAFFODHS.
 JOHN RICK & SON.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-15

war than the man who rs helping 10
produce or refine oil lIc repre-.
sents tho British air ministry ON the
inter allied petroleum commission
" Fraser C. Il. H. who is-cbpIr-
man OF tnp commission Ia , C1ru,np
or thr hoard OF mnn1p.rs oy Nm.
pumphpIetou pu copl,,ry or gl,s.
gov. which coupnpy nVn. nul ou.
crates tn, Inrgsst gbsIr Yu mine.
IN the world located miI,yny Io.
tween Glasgow nnd rdIu1urg6 The
proccsg of refining from ,iI sh,Ie
rock is "A crushing pr1.raa ana after
tho oil IA extracted fbn rgs,Auo ia
now bcing ugcd for tI,n rspInslyes
Formerly II wnA .us,I f1r Fertilizer
ana was one OF inr most pr.lfie
SOURCES f,r commercial frru0zcr In
the British iHoa ThIE ufo giving
quality ~ the residue .tq discovered
acciirntly by a drdur.Ing. made from
an exrraordIuprIv rank t,nwtb of
vegetation along , stream into .llrh
tho rcaIduo Had been dumprd
g.,t.I.. -, r.t, a.. al, .,........ b..
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-15

Geology ln North Central Texas
before tho meeting which was large
ana uuiHuhllv Interesting and marrvd
only 10y thrcco Of four rainy days
which prevented the elimination ~
many trips planned by the COM
mlttec. Tho engineers were taken 90
Cripple Greek, Pueblo, Pikes Peak
and other points of interest. Mr.
llager was met In Colorado Springs
boy Mrs llager who has been tour
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-15

20 Australia and has been going
nomrwhrre most OF the tmo since.
bo Buys the middle west ~ America
lH more profile In promise than ln
flifiilmnpt and that Just beyond each
gray blue horlI1n he expects 10 find
something but he never dots. Just
Tho sumo stretch of slightly rolling
plains ana ID blue gray horizon hold.
INK more promises.
Tho commission viii pruhFbly
leave this morning for St Louis
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-15

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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-15

DWARD-The Pittsburg Pc
troleum company has rlg up on
the Price Coyalt farm In the south
east quarter of SG-25-2lw
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Is shut down at 300 feet on the HOi-
loway farm In the northwest COR
ner of 9i-25-19w
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-15

INK the western country with friends
In a motor car.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-03
RETURNS
FROM ARCTIC JOURNEY THAT
STARTED IN 1918.
Land Reaches Fort Yukon-Last
Heard from in March, 1916.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Ottaw a-vilhjalmur Stefansson,
the Arctic explorer. last heard from
in a letter received in March, 1916.
has arrived with his party at Fort
Yukon. according to word received by
the Naval Department
Stefansson. head of the Canadian
Arctic expedition, has been in the far
north since 1913 and lately there has
been some anxiety as to his safety.
Stefansson and his expedition left
Victoria. B. c., June II. 1913. Just four
years ago in the steam whaler Kar-
LUX. At Nome. Alaska, the expedition
was divided into northern and south
ern parties. Stefansson. on the Kar-
LUX. taking command of the former.
which was to seek new land north OF
the mouth of the Mackenzie river, and
DR.. Rudolph NJ. Anderson, with two
smaller vessels. proceeding toward
the Coronation, gulf country. east of
the Mackenzie delta, to make ge-
illogical, botanical and biological sur
vey of the country. besides charting
channels and studying the Eskimos,
some of whom are blue-eyed, 1t is sup
posed. from an admixture OF blood
from the lost Scandinavian colony OF
Greenland
Stefansson and two companions set
out in March, 1914. over the ice with
dogs and made their way due north.
discovering a large island or contin-
ent northwest of Prince Patrick ISL
and and making a safe return to
Banks Island.
Fourteen men of the Canadian expe-
dition have died from exposure, sui
eide and disease, twelve have per-
ished on the ice and on Wrangell ISL
and after the wreck OF the Karluk.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-03
U. s. TAKES OVER RAILROADS.
Director McAdoo Drafts Rail Presi-
dents to Work Out Operating Plans.

Washington, Dec. 29.-As the first
practical step in the governments op-
Grafton of railroads. which began yes
terGay. Director General McAdoo
drafted the railroad war board into
the government service to work out
plans of unified operation and submit
them to him for approval. The
emergency operators" include Fair
fax Harrison, president of the South
ern railway; Howard Elliott, New
York, New Haven & Hartford rail
way; julius Kruttschnitt, chairman
executive committee Southern Pacific;
Hale Holden. president Chicago. Bur-
lington & Quincy, and Samuel Rea
president Pennsylvania lines.
At noon Friday the approximately
250,0OO miles of American railway sys-
TENS silently merged into one great
continual chain for the winning of the
war, regarded by many as the open
ing of a new epoch in government OPP
Grafton and control of public utilities,
passed by without formal ceremony.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-03
POINTS SETTLED IN sLAv PEACE.
Freeing Of Prisoners and Withdrawal
Of Armies Discussed by ENJOYS.

Amsterdam, Dec. 31.-The Bulgar-
iaA premier. vaseil Radoslavoff. ac-
cording to a Sofia dispatch. has sent
= message to all the provincial pre-
fects to the effect that Bulgaria has
accepted the Russian proposals.
Brest-Iitovsk. Provisional agree
meat on 4 series OF important points.
inel,ading liberation of war prisoners
Al resumption of commercial rela-
tions, was reached by the delegates Of
Russia and the Central powers in dis
.cussion of issues which. in the event
OF q general peace would have to be
settled among the nations represented
In the negotiations here. This pro-
visional discussion was terminated. the
basis OF an agreement adopted being
reported under the reservation that 1t
was to be examined by the govern
ments represented by the delegates.
In respect OF treaty relations, an un-
dcrstanding was arrived at regarding
the restoration OF the situation as 1t
existed when the war began.
1t was provided that certain laws
adopted during the war shall be can
celled, ard that those affected there
by shall be restored to their previous
rights or indemnified.
The rules in regard to payment OF
war costs and damages were defined.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-03
Five Perish In New York Cold.

New York.-When the thermometer
went to 13 below zero Dec. 90 New
York experienced the coolest weather
in the history Of the local weather
bureau. There was general suffering
because Of coal shortage. Six below
zero was the former low mark. Five
deaths due to cold were reported and
many persons suffering from frost
bite were treated at hospitals. Fog
over the harbor virtually suspended
water traffic. Hundreds who had NO
soal took refuge In police stations.