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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

On Wednesday, afternoon at three
clock Samuel Grant Chapter. .. A
F., will mold its regular December
meeting with Miss Helen A. Wood.
at her home on Brunswick avenue.
The roll call viii be answered with
Christmas poetry. -drs. G NJ. DAY
Will give a talk on historic houses.
The business OF the day will he
Christmas for the French orphan
adopted by the chapter also plans
for an entertainment 10 be given for
the benefit of the High school fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Beginning Monday the employees
Of the Commonwealth Shoe and
Leather Co. IN the Gardiner plant
are 70 receive an increase of ten Der
cent. This decision was told the
employees by Superintendent Wagner
On Saturday The agreement under
which the men had been employed
ceased on November 30. Under the
new and present agreement the scale
Will hold until June Ist. 1920.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02
Old Hunter Shot
as Deer Season
Opens in Vermont

Brarrleporo. Vt, Dec. 1-Sariel
SAWYER of Townshend, an aged
huntsman was found in the woods
with q bullet wound IN his heart,
shortly after the deer shooting sea
son opened today. Il is supposed TINT
ne was shot accidentally by another
hunter. He was Sc years Of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02
LOCAL NOTICE
home Work

If you are q good plain writer we
can supply you with work 10 do al
home. addressing envelopes at good
pay We furnish all materials and
full Instructions. he work viii iast
for several weeks. hui must be start
ed at once This is for women only,
residents Of HaIiowell. as we cannot
let work OUT OF the city. You should
call al once, bringing sample of hand
writing. as The number Of aIlotmsnts
is limited Tel! T3S-W ".
iec1G2t c. 4. PERKINS, Supt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02
Boston Filler
Killed in Lenberg

Lembers. Saturday. Nov. 2e-(By
the Associated Presst-Lieut- Ed
mund P. Graves Of Boston. Mass. j
member of the Kosciusko Aerial
Squadron of the Polish army, was
killed here this morning when his air
plane crashed on the roof Of the pa
ace of Count Potooki. which is oc
cupied by the personnel of the Ameri-
can Red Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02
Hair Tonics Must Be
Made Undesirable
For Thirsty Individuals

Washington, Dec. 1-P-ohibitlon
Commissioner Kramer served notice
on manufacturers of PROPRIETARY
medicines. supplies and other alec
hoiic preparations today that they
must doctor their products SO thai
they may not be used as beverages
after January 10, when constitutional
prohibition becomes effective Hair
tones that are hair tonics in name
only" must be made ''undrinkable ="
Mr.. Kramer declared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

and death of our wife and mother;
also for the beautiful fural tributes.
THOS. CURRY
NE. and MRS. ERNEST PAGE.
MR.. and MS. JAMES CURRY.
GEORGE T. CURRY
JOHN A CURRY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

stnp, lonk and Listsn. Cash AND
carry saie- q cakes Isnux Snap, &c,
4 caises A. r. Soap &c, pkpE- Starch
&c. Sticseney & Ponrs Cream Tartar,
PKG 15r- Bring YOUR jug and gut a
gallon of sxtra fancy Purto Riop
moiaznes for 9De- IF thsse prices sp-
peaI to you call the AallosseIi Market.
"A. j. verrill, Prop.
dec2d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Rev z. n. Plant. rector of Christ
church RECEIVED word Sunday that
his daughter, Miss Alada r. Plant.
had been injured by being run into
by an automobile in Gladstone. n. J
The real extent Of the injuries re-
ceived are not as vet known Miss
Plant was employed as house mother
IN the Saint Bernard school for boys
at the place where the accident oc-
-,ry--n1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

The Womau,s Home ans : oreirn
missionary society o. the Methodist
episcopal church will holu their
monthly business meeting al the
home of Mrs. Katherine Bagley, ~
Lincoln avenue this Tuesday after
noon At 80 o'clock All members
are urged to be present and friends
are invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

For the Y. NJ. c. A. Membership
Campaign Which Starts Next
Mack

The local Y M c. A. membership
campaign will start next Monday
and plans are now being made 10
have a banquet served IN the GYM
nasium 10 which the LIE workeds VINO
viii serve outile various teams will
be invited. A prominent speaker
viii deliver an address and ii is ex-
pected that the campaign will start
with enthusiasm and that more will
join the ''y" this year than last
year. The campaign last year
brought In more than 700 new mem
beers. AT the dinner Monday night
all Of the various phases Of the Y
M. c. A. work will be represented
by men and women. boys and girls
who are active in many lines Of
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Sorosis. the first woman,s club Or
ganized IN America, was established
in 1868 by group Of women protest
ing against the exclusion OF women
as guests III a banquet rendered
Charles Dickens. then visiting in New
York city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02
Hill BOWERS Divide with Giants

The winthrop Hill bUwlers and Jorpv
Giants took two points each in tna
match Monday evening at the Granite
City alleys. Stevens Of the Hill quintet
had both the high single and the high
tutal--1a and 301 The next match viii
ne rolled this evening instead Of
Wednesday. al 80, the Cler;ls meeting
the Johnson Eros team The summary
TI-rNrrr,rrre.o-a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

The funeral Of the late Mrs
Thomas Curry was held Saturday at
o'clock at Saint Jossph's church.
Rev. P. e. Reardon officiating. The
bearers were s. W. Talbot. Norman
crosby, John Coffee and Fred Les
sg-d The Inter1neut was in Saint
.jcseph's cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

EItensive alterations are being
made On the lower part Of the Nit
chell block in Randolph and after
lnev are completed viii be used as
snow ROOM for Cranes garage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02
LOCAL NOTICE

Christmas sale Highland avenue
Methodist vesrry. Friday and Satur-
dav Dec SO. Friday evening farce.
Ths Love Of a Bonnet" and musical
PROGRAM. Saturday evening, supper
f-om 3 TO 7. Tickets 35c. children 60
uec2d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Miss Gladys Dolloff, who has been
passing the Thanksgiving recess al
ner home on North street. returned
Monday TO Bangor. where she is en-
pioyed az athletic instructor IN the
7. ". c. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Miss Rose Wiibud has returned trnm
q visit NJ several days with relatives
and friends at Oronp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Ezra Hurd left Monday fur Bath To
pass the winter with his daughter and
her family N that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Fred A Hinkiey has returned from
Bath where he has been employed
for the past TWO weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02
Unknown Negro
Lynched IN Georgia

Macon. Ga, Dec. IAN unidentified
negro was lyncned near here last
night after he had shot and seriouslv
wounded Eansel Rossier, Jr., Il
farmers SON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

G-nest Adams, student al Colby
oOllege, and Howard Harding Of
BrncktDn. Mass, who have been
NESTS at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
" I Guild. KinEsburv street, have
-erurned 10 their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

gorge Z. Chase Of Scion was a
visitor Sunday at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs Fred Bullock on Sampson
Street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Mr. and Mrs. Aldp Pelligrini returned
Monday from their wedding trip and
moved into their new home al the john
son bungalow On Central street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Mr. and Mrs. Z. H Richards and
children, .. who have been passing
several months ar the nome of M
Richards parents, Mr. sew Mrs. Hen
~ Richards, left Monday for Bos-
ton. and are soon to sail for Ber-
muda. where they are 70 pass the
winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Fred Z. Bullock left Monday for
Dead River, where he will work for
the Augusta Lumber Co, during the
coming winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Miss Rena Spee-, q teacher in
Higgins Classical At Charlestown
Ne. who has been passing the
Thanksgiving recess AT her home IN
ms city, returned TO her duties. Sun
Jay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

The Royal Neighbors of America
entertained a large Company u
friends at & of P hail Monday eve
nlng- An OYSTER stew supper was
served 1t $50 O'Clock and dancing
was enjoyed during the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Charles Holman, who has been
passing the vacation period at his
home IN this city. returned Monday
10 resume his studies al Bates col-
lege
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

". 6, Waldrun left Saturday for
Providence, z. l., where he viii
serve the SpirituaIist society OF that
city for a while
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

The Ladies Aid Of the Methodist
church viii meet in the vestrv this aft
ernoon al o clock. Ladies viii come
prepared 10 tack d quilt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

The local board Of health mas not
RECEIVED a report OF a new case OF
scarlet fever for five days Ii is hoped
that the epidemic is IL an end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

-7-1ah Dudley. who has been visiting
rs daughter, Mrs. Leon A Wing,
-7armingdaie. has returned ID his home
n Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Regular meeting Of Granite Lodge No.
70. K. of P. this evening al 80 O'Clock.
There viii be work in the rank of Es-
quire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Miss Victoria Jordan. who was
called 10 Gardiner by the illness II
her brother, Lester Jordan. has "a
turned 10 Brockron. Mass. Her
brother Lester Jordan Is reported as
improved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

~he regular mesting of Heath Relief
corps Tuesday evening AT G. A. P hall
.. 80 Al This meeting will Occur the
annual election of officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02
FROM HAILOWELL

NJ ". Royal has begun work On ren-
ovating the building 1T the corner of
unInn anu Water streets which will
shortly be occupied by him for a jew
eirv srure- There viii be three stores
III the block
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. r J. Caroiin. who
have been guests Of Gardiner friends
have returned totheir home in Lew
iston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Mrs. Harold Fuller. who has been
quite III with tonsiIirIs. Is GONZALES
cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Miss Beatrice Davenport. who has
been passing the weekend at her
home IN lis city, returned Sunday
To Kennebunk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

George Morse Of WRtsrville was
business visitor in town Monda--.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

The regular meeting Of Danfurrn
1nge. \. z. 0. P, will be held on
Wednesday evening. A large attend
ance Is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Miss Mary Brown. vino has been
the guest of Mrs Gertrude Meader,
has returned 10 her home IN Lynn.
Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Nss Dorothy Thompson, a student At
Bradford Academy, who has been pass
liz Thanksgiving with her parents. Mr.
and Ms. J. Il Thompson. has returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Regular meeting Of Nahumkeag
Tribe Of Redrnen this Tuesday even
ing al 30 o'clock. All members are
requested to be present as the adop-
ton degree is to be worked
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Rollins P-eble, who came here to pass
thanksgiving with relatives and to at
end the wedding of his brother, has re-
u-led 10 his home in Oakland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Gladys Merrill. student at the
University Of Maine, mas been pass-
ing the Thanksgiving recess at her
home On the Brunswikc road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

We Will call for. store and keep
urged. YOUR storage battery for IS pc
@ason GARDINER AUTO CO., OPP.
lasseuger station. Gardiner. p A
tuulehan. Prop. nuv3d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Mrs. F. T. BradstreeI has returned
from New York. where she has been
passing the past two weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Mrs. Mary Beatty left Monday for
q visit with relatives IN Massachn-
serIs
Harmony Circle Of the Rebekahs
will meet Tuesday afternoon with
Mrs. Leah Bell
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Shaw and fam
ny have returned To Winthrop from
Troutdaie. where Mr.. Shaw has been
employed for some months past
a Ladies' AID meeting and Silver
the home Of Mrs. Florence Davies on
High street with Mrs. Davies and
Mrs. Irving Simpson as hnstessek- The
afternoon was passed in sewing. De-
uciuus refreshments were served
Upon a petition filed by Miss karh-
airline Hatch, State agent OF the State
Board of Children's Guardians. a
hearing was held Monday forenoon al
10 o'clock before Judge H. Z. Eos
ter Of the Winthrop municipal court.
Miss Hatch requested that suitable
and proper provision be made for the
care. custody, support and education
of Dora Hammond. AT the hearing
the custody of the girl WIS given TO
the State Board Of Childran's Guar
dams. VINO N turn placed her IN
charge of her mother. Mrs. Erwin E.
kaherl OF Winthrop Center II is
vaguely rurncred that this action viii
lead I'd further actions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

The ladies' Auxiliary of the Univer-
slist -nurch will meet Tuesday after.
noon II the vesIry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Miss Edith Dow, who has been
passing me Thanksgiving recess with
ner parents. Few. and Mrs. II. s.
DIV -prurned Monday 10 Somer-
--,!le Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Word has been received of the
safe arrival at the island Of lava of
Mr.. and Mrs. Woudforde Plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

MISS Doris Toward. a teacher IN
1enrun. VINO has BEN visiting Gartli-
nar F-iends returned Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Sisra kimbaIl Young in "Ths
cis~" ,and a tsso rssi onmsdy.
Smiths orchestra THURSDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

john Downing and John Hickey.
who are employed in Bath. were
| week lend visitors in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02
Card Of Thanks .

We wish 10 extend our thanks tn
our neighbors and friends who 30
kindly assisted us during the Illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

mn WIS calling On Gardiner friends
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

| Mrs. Field and SOD. who have been
| visiting relatives here, returned Mon
day To Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Mrs. ]. Walter Robinson. School
street., has returned from a visit IN
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Rev. and Mrs. Ernest johnson left
MONDAY for Providence. r. L, where
+nev are 10 reside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

0- Chalmers FARRELL - moving into
ne mouse on Pleasant street, formerly
n.r1,ulee " J. Z. Thompson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

C-EN-ER-LeiEh D. Flynt Of All
susta was a Saturday visitor at the
horne Of Charles r. Smith
About half OF Nar-0ws pond erUze
over LAST week.
Isaac Murch is stopping Tor the
time al his home here.
Mrs. Charles r. Smith and daugh-
ter, Carharine are having & week
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles f
F'lynt in ; ugusta-
The friends Of Arthur Higgins OF
Monmouth. who was accidentally
shot an Thanksgiving day, will be
glad TO learn that he is getting along
as well as can ne expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. P Lishness and
son. passed Thanksgiving day with
Ny. Lisnness' father and mother in
Augusta.
Rev. Mr.. HinckIey Of Good VIII
Farm preached Sunday al The
Friends church.
EAST-The infant son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Leavit1 passed away sun
dav evening at the home Of Mrs
T,eavirr's parents. Mr and Mrs. Her
bert Eealey-
Mr.. and Mrs. W Il. Symes re
turned 10 Portland Saturday, after q
week s visit with The latte-'s parents
in this place.
Mrs Roy Young and infant daugT-
ter. returned from the Augusta Cen
eral hospital Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Dora Weeks. who has been visiting
friends in Randolph, has returned To
Haverhin. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

William Foster was a passenger
7innaay for Oldtown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

--he T,z-tt,ian Sisters viii meet Tuesda,
.,.,,,ns with Mrs. George Wiley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Knowles are
-,eitius friends In Wiacaaset
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

ArA- Lot leighton Of Coupers Mills
was a visitor IN Gardiner. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Percy 3. Jordan n reported as Ill
at his home on Oak street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

r7-.,uk cate of Dresden was a busi-
.s -1sIto- III Gardiner Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

7--nagt woodcock of Pitts1ield YVES
ling Monday On Gardiner friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

f. r. Tasker has returned frnm q
hunting trip to the Maine woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Chauncey ". F'ifield nf Manchssfef
and Miss Lutte Cora weatherhy of
Winthrop were married HI the Meth
ocist parsonage Sunday evening n
6 o'clock. Rev. n. B. Pearson ofiriat-
ing. The double ring service was
used. The couple left Monday On a
wedding Trip 10 parts unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

George kersey Of Bath passed the
weekend at his home in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Miss Hazel Adams has returned
from visit in Unity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Mrs. Theodore Ehnrey was a visi-
tor IN Portland, Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Mlas Jennie Cook was a passenger
Monday for New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

,,-. -,eon A. Wing is reported az ill
nov nome in Farmingdaie-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Mias Lenra Preuriss has returned
from visit with relatives in Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02
Gardiner Local Items
OFFICE: No. Depot square nsa,a~ sz-w


Miss Lenra Prenriss has returned
from q visit with relatives in Benton.
Miss Hazel Adams has returned
from viait in Unity.
f. r. Taaker has returned frnm a
hunting trip To the Maine woods.
George Kersey of Bath passed the
weekend al his home in Randolph.
Aias Jennie Cook was a passenger
Monday for New York City.
Ars. Theodore Ehorey was q visi-
tor in Portland. Sunday.
ArA- Lot -eightnn of Coupers Mills
was a visitor IN Gardiner. MnndHy.
Percy 3. Jordan IN reported as i'll
at his home on Oak street.
Dora Weeks, who has been visiting
friends in Randolph, has returned To
Haverhiu, Mass.
Mrs. J. Walter Robinson. SctupI
street, has returned from a visit in
Boston
| Mrs. Field and sun. who have been
| visiting relatives here returned Mon
day To Portland.
john Downing and John Hickey.
who are employed in Bath. were
week-end visitors in Gardiner.
Word has been received of the
! safe arrival at the island of Java of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wopdforcie Plant.
| Mrs. F. T. Bradstreet has returned
| from New York. where she has been
| passing the past two weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-02

Winthrop, Me
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-12
BELGIUM COMES BACK.

Miss Elizabeth Marbury, a we'll known New
York woman who recently returned from Europe
where she went last June to urge the back-to-the-
land movement to American soldiers told some Of
her experiences before the League of Catholic wo-
men. ! was greatly impressed" Miss Marburv
said, with what they were doing in Belgium. Ev-
erybody was hard al work, building their houses
doing their own repairing and asking aid from no
one. They may aek loan of money, but that is
ar International affair. The people are going ahead
by themselves and | am certain if they are given
any aid it will be hfty-6fty proposition.
I don't like to say anything about France
but the attitude there quite different 1t was
expressed by my chauffeur, when in visiting one
of the devastated towns he turned to me and ask
ed What American city do you think is going to
rebuild this place. The French are DISCOURAGED
by the depreciation of their nency and even
some OF The most intelligent seem to think it is the
fault OF America. | also visited the Rhine prov
inces and fodnd everybody working hard, and thew
we're not having eight but an eleven hour day.
One thing | wish to tell you" Miss Mar
bury said also, is about the American soldiers
cemeteries. They are beautifully kept There are
rows and rows of little crosses the grass is kept cut
the United States flag is flying in the center and
am sure that if had anyone lying there | should
much rather leave them under the shadow of our
flag, where they fought and died rather than bring
them back to civilian cemetery here 1t was a
very affecting sight"