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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-10-21
THE HUMAN TOUCH
THAT HOLDS CUSTOMERS

By streak OF good luck have been
on the inside of a little story how a
merchant succeeded in overcoming
competition and held his trade in spite
OF some of the most heartbreaking OBJ
stacles that ever confronted a retailer.
This man had gone out on the edge
of his city and commenced Deveral
years ago to upbuild a business. upon
service. quality of goods and right
prices.
He had been shrewd. He had To-
Gated right in the path of the city's
development Each year his business
had grown better until he was the en-
wy of his competitors.
Needless to say he was not permit
ted long to go without competition in
such a field. First. a downtown store
established branch in the same block
They undersold him for awhile. Then
a chain store organization saw what
was being done. They got corner
directly opposite my friend, put in
big new building and established a
store there. marked prices way down,
and advertised their heads off. There
was, Of course, a pretty little war on.
Had Fighting Spirit
Most men would have been content
to sell out at the first opportunity
and get the white elephant off their
hands. But not SO with my friend.
He had been there for years; he had
earned a chance to serve the commun-
ity; he liked the people. and he was
a fighter,
I watched the matter with great
deal of interest. What would my
friend do? Would he mark down
prices and try to beat them at their
own game and go down himself?
wondered If there would be a cut
throat competition affair staged here.
Then came letter in the mail one
morning. Among other things 1t said:
Dear George: - I've noticed for
long time that people are not as
friendly as they might be when they
come into the store nowadays.
When we started out in our present
location a number of years ago. all of
us in the store knew everyone by their
first names and we used to call each
other by their first names.
/ got to thinking 1t over the other
night and decided that 1t was too good
"a habit to lose, so we are all going to
start in again calling you by your
first name when you come to the store
And to make the fun the merier we
are going to give dollars worth of
merchandise to everyone of our Gus
TONERS whom we call by the wrong
name or fail to cali at all. How does
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And so it came about that people
-. ~ ,neir first names when
they entered the store.
Many Amusing Incidents
There were many mistakes made
and a lot of fun had at the expense OF
the mana cement during the succeed
ing two or three weeks. Women COM
menced TO demand that they be called
by their first names. too.
Why. I heard one of them say to an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28
General Forecast for June Weather

Following is a general forecast for
the weather for the coming month Of
June which may be of interest to
people who keep tabs on the weather
from month to month:
LIST to Sd. mild and pleasant in the
east and south but colder and cloudy
in the middle west. 4th to 9Th, un-
settled and much warmer. with local
showers on the 9Th. eth to 10th. gen.
eral soliterraneous storm peeiod-the
danger period of the month-when
sudden and severe storms will be most
likely, especially along the foothills OF
the eastern mountain ranges. 18th
to 18th. cold wave for the season,
spreading well to the south. 14th to
18th, warmer. s%outherly winds and
fair. 18th to 10Th. rapid increase in
humidity and warmth. goth to 23d,
storm period. generally quite local but
sharp. and with unusual electrical
disturbance. 2+th to 9th, rather un-
settled, local showers and heavy
winds. 27th to 30th. showers on the
osth. cloudy on the goth and the be-
ginning of a fierce storm on the Both.
in the western states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28
AUGUSTA W. c. T. L.
GREETS r L
COUNTY PRESIDENT

The Assembly hall of the Y. NJ.
c. A. was the scene of an enjoyable
occasion on Monday evening. when
the members and friends of the Au-
gusta W. c. T. L. met to greet Mrs.
Ruth Walsh of Gardiner. the retir-
ing county president. The mee,in-
opened with the singing Of hymns.
Mrs. Caroline Fogg read the 14stn
Psalm. Rev. A. A. Walsh offered
prayer. Mrs. hathreen Peters, the
local president, made a few intro
ductory remarks and introduced Mrs.
Walsh to the audience. Mrs. Walsh
spoke on the different departments
OF W. c.. T. L. work and the great
need OF funds to carry out the same.
The entire Walsh family furnished
most excellent music throughout Tie
evening. both vocal and instrument
tai. The Prohibition Jubilee songs
were sung with great vim. Mr..
Walsh made at ew remarks and
acted as leader in securing a gooj
sum for the Jubilee drive. Dough-
nuts and coffee were served by the
ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28
EXERCISES
TO BE HELD THURSDAY
AT THE SMITH SCHOOL

Memorial exercises for the Smith
Grammar school boys who lost theil
lives in the great war, will be held
at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon in
the school yard. There will be two
speakers. Frank Hewins Of the Board
Of Education. and Judge. 8. F. Ma
her, and exercises will be carried on:
by the pupils Of the school. All
friends are invited to be present.
The Smith SCHOOL boys in memory
Of whom the exercises are to be
held.
Stephen Tarcy Webster. LIST lieu
tenant American Air Service. Killed
at Issoudun, France. August 90.
James S. Fitzgerald. first class
gunner's mate. L. S. Destroyer ia
cob Jones; sunk by German sub
marine, Dec. s. 1918.
Fred S. Freeman. corporal Co. NJ
1O3d Inf. July 81, Chateau Thierry.
John A. McNally. bugler Co. H,
5Sth Pioneer Inf, July 20, Camp
Wadsworth. South Carolina.
Wilfred. Albert, private 26th Divi-
sion. June "a. Somewhere in France.
Martin T. Nolan. Troop F. 18th
Cavalry. Jan. %, 1919, Brownsville,
Texas.
Edward Carl Scanlon. first class
seaman. supply ship "Aroostook."
Feb. 26, 1918. Brighton. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28
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OF O R
WAR GRAVES

Augusta has six graves Of World
War soldier boys in her cemeteries
according to information received by
Seth Williams Post, 4. 4. r. The
soldiers home from the great con
flict have not as yet completed any
organization similar to the Grand
Army and the Spanish War Veterans.
The Grand Army comrades Will
therefore see to it hat these six
graves are decorated on Memorial
day of 1919. the same as the graves
OF other departed soldiers. II is
probable that by next year the Worli
War local soldiers will have organ
lied and attend personally to this
sad but beautiful duty.
The Grand Army of the Republic
also wishes to thus extend an !n1:-
tation to the World wa soldiers -
report on Memorial day TO the mar
shall of the day. Clarence II. Ian.
who will assign them Il position II
the parade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28
RED CROSS NorEs
Cooperation Asked in Preventing
Misuse Of the Red Cross Name in
Communities

Cooperation Asked in PREVENTING
Misuse Of the Red Gross Name in
Communities
The following communication has
been received by the secretary OF
M Augusta Chapter of the Red
Cross from James Jackson, New
England Division manager:
IT has again come t our atten-
ton that a number of schemes are
on foot to S the Red Cross name.
or emblem in connection with COM
mercial enterprises. These enter
prlses are of varied forms. such as
the sale Of trinkets and war pictures
by discharged men. with the state
ment that a portion of the profits
will be donated to the Red Cross. In
other cases solicitors of questionable
repute are offering for sale certifi-
Gates to the families of the men in
service. representing that by such
purchase the family can obtain the
speedy discharge Of their men, and
the proceeds of the sale Of such GER
tificates will go to this organization.
Other solicitors Of foreign birth have
been collecting funds among the for
eign population by exhibiting letters
OF ~credential purporting to be from
Red Cross officials.
None OF these enterprises are
sanctioned and they violate the pro-
visions Of our charter, ~rnica pro-
hibits the use of the Red Cross name
or emblem for commercial purposes.
the only exception being when it was
used by firms Or organizations char
tered previous to the year 1905.
Il should also like to call your
attention to the i~nadvisability of ia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28
George c. Robbins

Friends Of George c. Robbins, one
of the city's well-known contractors
and builders and junior partner of
the firm of Fletcher & Robbins. will
be grieved to learn of his death late
Tuesday forenoon at the Augusta
General hospital. following surgical
treatment for the removal of gall
stones. from which he did not have
sufficient vitality to rally. He was
GA years of age and the Immediate
surviving relatives are two sisters,
Miss Bertha s. Robbins and Mrs.
Frank Bourne, and one brother, Ed
win E. Robbins, all of Sidney.
Mr.. Robbins was a native of and
retained his residence at Sidney. but
for the past So years had made his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28
G GOLF
TOURNAMENT
ON MAY 3O-31

In local golfng circles the next two
weeks will be both busy and inter-
esting. For Memorial DAY and Sat
urday, the DOGGY tournament will be
played of and a large number OF
members have already signified their
intention Of entering. Attractive
prizes will be awarded.
The following weekend the local
club will be the guests Of the Wa
terville Country Club at the up
river city for an every member"
tournament. After a careful exam
nation Of average scores each Au-
gusta player will be matched with
a Waterville player Of about equal
ability. BY this method every match
will be an interesting n and ev-
cry player. from the rankest begin
ners to the club champions, will have
even competition.
In order that the waterville club
may make proper plans every men,
Der who intends to participate in the
event should hand his name to Mr..
ilman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28
Cony High Notes

Cony baseball team had their reg
rlar practice Yesterday afternoon and
are putting in some hard work -
preparation for the game with Car
diner High Memorial day. Most OF
the time was passed in batting prac-
tlce and base running.
The Student Council met Tuesday
in the library. where they passed on
some financial matters.
It is plan-od to have some of tho
men on baseball team coach the
teams in the Grammar School
League. Lester Turner is looking aft
err the Lincoln team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28
Merchants to Close
Wednesday Afternoons
During July and August

The Merchants Association met at the
Y. NJ. c. A.. Tuesday evening and mat
tiers Of routine business were transact.
ed. The most important matter to come
before the members was the questio,
of closing the stores on Wednesday aft.
ernoons during July and August, and
it was decided to close during these
months. 1t was understood that this
would not apply to July . owing to the
proximity of July l..
d president called attention to the
rule OF the association that canvassers
for funds and solicitors of ADVERTISING
except in regular publications. must .irs;
obtain the approval of the standing
committee Of the association. Applica.
tens for permission should be made "a
Secretary Myron NJ. Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28

Joseph P. Grenier has received a
letter from his son. Sergeant Earl
F.. Grenier. enclosing a copy Of a
special order from the provost mar
shall generals Office transferring him
from the First Army to duty in
Paris. the order reading detailed
on detached duty with 306th NJ. P.
Co" Sergeant Grenier for the last
II months has been stationed a:
Calais. on criminal investigation
work, his duties taking him to all
the principal cities of France and
Belgium. The order was dated April
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28
ROTARY MEETS THURSDAY
President Jack Phillips of the Bosto,
Rotary Club Viii Speak at Meetin1

4 treat is in store for Augusta
Rotarians at their meeting at els
Thursday evening at the Augusta
House when Jack Phillips. presidenc
Of the Boston Rotary Club, will be
the speaker. Mr.. Phillips is one Ok
'he shining lights of Rotary in New
ENGLAND. and all are looking forward
TO his visit here. The entertainment
committee of the club has something
planned which will doubtless find IA
:er with the Rotarians and their
:.'icS,s. Tho meeting will be acid on
Thursday evening. as Friday is Me-
mortal day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28
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suing official letters of endorsement
to n scheme forSraising money for
relief purposes. Any individual may
endorse any movement he chooses,
but they should not make such en-
dorsement on Red Cross stationery
or as a Red Cross official.
will o please lend your efforts
to prevent the misuse OF the RED
Cross name in your community. Your
cooperation in calling 10 the atten-
'tion Of this Office any cases of this
will be greatly appreciated"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28

was such that he Won them for
friends. and having won their friend
ship. always held il
In fraterna! circles Mr.. Robbins
was a member of Asylum Lodge, No.
20, I. Q. o. F.. Of this city, and was
also identified with the order of Free
Masonry. being a member Of Rural
Lodge. F. and \. NJ. of his home
town, Sidney.
Funeral services will be held at $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28
home in Augusta, boarding at 154

home in Augusta, boarding at 1874
Water street. He was a carpenter and
builder by trade and for the past 90
Charles F. Fletcher of this city in the
business of contractors. He was a
man who had the confidence and re-
spect Of all who knew him. Quiet
and unassuming. he was one who at
tended strictly to his own affairs, and
his intercourse with his fellow men
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28
CASE
Harry L. Richardson. China. Fine
for Deserving Wife and Children

Harry Linwood Richardson of the
town OF China was before the mu-
nicipal court Tuesday morning to
answer to the charge Of deserving
his wife. Elinor L. Richardson. and
their W small children, one being
two years and 10 months Of age and
the other 10 months. Richardson did
not deny the charge and admitted
that he left his wife and did not in
tend to return to her. The court
disposed Of the case by filming Rich
ardson $3.50. payable in weekly pay
Of IS. for the support of the
children, and in case of his failure
to pay, to be committee TO Jail for
six months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28

Supt. Forrest C. Tyson o. the AL
gusta State hospital vent o. the AGA
train Tuesday afternoon train to
Alfred, where he was called on some
cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28

The municipal officers held a spe-
cial meeting on Monday evening II
the Aldermen's room at City hall
for the purpose of giving a hearing
in the case Of one James Darling
who a alleged to be insane. and
at the conclusion Of the hearing i,
was the decision Of the board tina,
he be committed to the State hos
pital for treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28

John A. Buckley. who has for the
past three years been in the employ
OF N;les & Gannett Of this city in
the Dead River region. has com
pleted his work for the present and
has returned to his home in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28

The headquarters Of the Augusta
Chapter Of the Red Cross have been
changed from Room II. third door.
Augusta Trust Co. building. to Room
S on the same floor Of that building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Tetreault and
son Henry went on Sunday to Squir-
rel Island. to open their cottage for
the season. Mr.. Tetreault planned
10 remain a few days. while the 9TH
ers will remain longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Carlisle and son Bur-
ton Of Andover. Mass, arrived In
this city Tuesday and will pass a
few days at their cottage al Rob-
bins Point. Lake Cobbosseecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28

Funeral Of Miss Josephine N. cyr
The funeral Ct the late Miss Jo-
sephine NJ. Cyr was held at s O'Clock
Tuesday morning iron. Ct. Angus
tines church in the presence OF the
. .latives and friends. Rev. FIR. Paul
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28

Friday. afternoon from the Robbins
home on the West River road IN SID
ney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28

A special lot o. zen II |
shoes in black and S's',.d
greatly reduced prt' 'va a
today at r. l.. Hers : -"
Adv. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28

AUGUSTA LOCALS

H. J. Fletcher Of Tampa. Fla. vas
! visitor Tuesday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28

Mending neatly done. Hosiery
preferred. Mail address to Box 1lS,
City. and We will call for the work.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28

Buhrer officiated an II
was made in st. y
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28

Dance Louden Hin Friday after
noon and evening. Regular dance
Thursday and Saturday.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance Wednesday evening. Golden
Cross hall. Pine Cone Circle. 1852,
Companions Of Foresters. New music.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-28

Automobile repairing. 75c per hour.
First class mechanics. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Chevrolet and Ford
service station. Bradstreet Motor
Co, Hallowell. Ne, Telephone 735-w.
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-15
and carriers alike to expedite the move
ment Of freight
Conditions Far From Normal.

The commission declares that while
shipping conditions have improved
some since the close OF the war they
are by no means normal due to various
causes. Equipment has run down.
scarcely no new equipment has been
purchased and labor Is scarce, the
statement points out and these are
among the factors contributing to the
shortage of cars. Furthermore, the
traffic Of the country has Increased
greatly, the commission reports.
The commission quotes statement
attributed To Regional Director Ash
ton to the effect that lines In this re-
gion as total have n box car loading
at the rate of three to five thousand
cars per day over the norual loading
They quote Hale Holden another re-
gional director for other western roads
as saying, I'VE are facing what prom
iscs To be the heaviest demand for
equipment for some years"
Director. Holden declares that the
public can do more to guard against a
car shortage than the railroads. a.
This shortage viii seriously inter
fcre with coal shipments and coal
famine also is threatened should the
weather prove at all severely
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-15
speeial to Ttmes-Republlcan.

Special TO Times Republican.
Des Moines, sept. l5.-Wtth many
Iowa grain elevators filled to capacity
and flour mills closed down because
freight cars can not be secured for the
shipping Of grain or flour, the Iowa
railroad commiss on today officially is
sued an appeal to the shippers of the
state and to the railroads to expedite
shipping as much as possible.
Those close TO the situation fear an
unprecedented car famine this winter
the worst that we have ever expert
encod, unless it can be aNerted by CO.
operative effort, declares the state
ment. The appeal of the commission
is signed by Dwight n. Lewis. chair
man: John \. Guiher and Charles
Webster commissioners and George l..
Mclaughlin, secretary.
"One Of the carriers has stated TO US
that on Aug. 20 they were able to ru
bat 81 per cent OF their orders for box
cars" declares the commission. They
state that, on their line along 3SS e!e-
vators were closed because ;hCy could
receive no more grain ana could not
get cars. That some Glour mills had
closed because they could not make
shipments and that conditions have
grown worse instead Of better. THIS
same carrier states TO us that at the
close of the shipments strike there
were Il, coo loaded cars standing on the
tracks TO be moved. These cars are
being moved as rapidly DIS possible but
must be handled in connection with
the daily business.
In view of the enormous grain crop
to be moved this season in addition 10
the other movements OF commodities. II
is imperative that every effort De
made to expedite the shipment OF
grain now ready for market as we'll as
coal and other products that can re
moved at this time, TO that end we
urge all Iowa shippers TO load cars TO
the fullest capacity possible. that cars
be loaded and unloadsd promptly, ana
that every effort be made by shippers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-15
PUBLIC BLAMED
FOR CAR SHORTAGE
IOWA RAILROAD COMMISSION
SAYS SHIPPERS CAN RELIEVE
CONDITIONS.
ISSUES AN APPEAL TO
..,-Ht RElEAE HELD CARS

One Road Unable to Fill Little Moro
Than Half Of Orders For Cars Be-
cause OF Failure to Unload Ship
ments-Elevator Filled and Flour
Mills Shut Down.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-15
Eldora News Items.
Times Republican

Special to Tlmes-Republlcan,
Eldora, Sept. 15.-R. F. Shope on
Saturday purchased what is known as
the Mrs. LaRue residence property in
the First ward and expects to occupy
the same with his brother, George
Jepsen, and other relatives and
friends.
Never before in the history OF the
forty mine years Of the Hardin County
Agricultural Society has there been
this early before the exhibition of the
fair SO many horses, cattle and hogs
as there was this morning. The ses-
sion begins tomorrow for a four-day
meeting in this city.
The revival meetings which have
been in progress the past three weeks
in the Christian church, under the d.
rection of Evangelist Ernest House.
are to close next Sunday evening.
The attendance has been good and the
interest fine. Notwithstanding the
weather conditions and multitude OF
other engagements which have caused
to distract the attention Of the people.
Evangelist House has proven himself
to be one Of the finest bible scholars
who ever conducted services in Ell
dora, and there have been many OF
"a j + .Hf# W
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-15
News OF Hubbard.

Special to Times Republican,
Hubbard. Sept. 1S.-William Shade
went to Winterset Saturday night to
attend the funeral of his brother. who
died at Waterloo Saturday.
small fire in one of the old Win
termute buildings Thursday night did
a little damage to the new barber out
fit, which was insured.
c. A. Mersmau has purchased farm
near Carthage, Mo.
William Shade sold his building and
shoe shop business to r. ]. Simon, OF
Cleveland, q.
George w. Hough has rented the
Bushnell dwelling and Belle Troy
building for the winter.
Miss Jessie Fox. Of EldoCa, visited In
town last week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-15
Greenhouse Loses in s25.ooO Fire.

Oskaloosa, Sept. 15.-Fire starting
from spontaneous combination in pile
Of slack coal caused $4,000 damage in
the Kemble greenhouse in Oskaloosa.
The boiler room was completely
burned and three large sections Of the
glass covered greenhouse were de-
stroyed, with the plants in many 6th-
ers killed by the smoke and water. A
loss from broken panes OF glass also
was sustained.
The greenhouse is the home office
OF Kembles, incorporated. local con-
Germ which is operating greenhouses all
over Iowa