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The Washington times., 1919-04-27

chosen words the object of the en-
tertainment-to raise a little fund
for the destitute mother Of young
American physician. who died Of
typhUs in Serbia, as a memorial to
her heroic son. Nine. Grouitch was
the moving spirit in getting up the
benefit and was hostess by proxy, in
the absence of Mrs, Long, who is in
Pinehwcst to stay until early in May.
There was no one to receive the
guests formally and they stood about
in little groups in the music room,
greeting each other since there was
no one else to greet. until the word
went round that il they would take
their seats something would happen.
And then in q few minutes sOme-
thing did. It was quite late. how
ever, and had raths' the feeling
that while the audience was waiting
for the performance to begin, the
performance was waiting for the
audience to get settled.
The Washington times., 1919-04-27
CONTINUED from Page Fourteen }

dition OF yesterdays calendar. there
was the fashion fete at. the Willard
ia the afternoon, arranged by Mrs.
Jchn Alien Dou ugherty as a benefit
fer. .~the restoration fund for the de-
yAsta4ed Ei1laEe OF somme-Py; and
in The evening the entertainment at
the home Of DR.. and Mrs. Duncan Nc
kim, the' proeeeds OF which will be
used ate aid French orphans.
The Washington times., 1919-04-27

The performance at the Longs was
an entertainment OF an entirely diff
ferent character, q reading OF the
Trojan Women" OF Euripides by Miss
The Washington times., 1919-04-27

soap tox. at Tenth and Pennsyl
vania Avenue nightIy-and disposinf
of numerous bonds. AnothO' young
woman who is flying for the Vic
tory loan is Marjorie Stinson. young
er sister of the famous ayiatrix,
Kathrine Stinson. She comes OF o
family Of flyers, one brother. Ed
ward Stinson being in the air service
and stationed at Kelly Field, and
the younger brother. Jack, an in
spector Of planes for the Govern
ment. Marjorie Stinson, who is not
out OF her teens, Tretty thing with
quantities of black curls, gives little
talks on the Victory loan to the
children and has sold ever so many
bonds from the cockpit-if that's the
proper term-of her plane. which she
pilots herself.
Mrs. Gregory Takes Charge
OF WOman's Committee.
Mrs. Thomas Watt Gregory has
taken charge OF the headquarters Of
the woman's committee. 1913 +
street, and is .on hand every after
noon to keep an eye on the sales,
with one or two prominent women
to assist each day. Miss Mabel
Boardman was in charge on Tuesday
and took in close to $4,000, includ-
ing the $4,000 bond which her
mother. Mrs. William J. Boardman,
bought.
Nine. Grouitch. wife OF the minister
of the Serbs. Croats. and Slovenes.
sold bonds on Wednesday, and on Fri
day Mrs. Mahlon Pitney was in charge.
Others who are helping out at head
quarters are Mrs. Carter Glass, Mrs.
Albert Sidney Burleson. Mrs. Frank
lin K. Lane, Mrs. Franklin Roosevelt.
and Mrs. Charles S. HGmiin. Mrs.
Ralph Waldo Emerson. whose hus-
band is one of the officials of the
Treasury. keeps the record OF sales
as she has for the last three Liberty
loan campaigns.
Altogether the campaign has been
carefully and inteIligently worked
out; but. after reading the placards
which have blossomed out on the lamp
posts, i sympathize with a clever
friends Of mine and her plant. why
will they try to float a loan on a sea
'of doggerel?"
As for the Salvation Army drive,
preparations are being made so sue
cessfulIy that when il is officially
launched on May 10 1t should be car
ried along by its own momentum
The Woman's Committee. of which
Mrs. Louis Brownlow is chairman. Is
arranging a big ball. "The Soldiers,
Sailors and Marines Ball." to be given
on the evening OF the 10Th; and a few
days later. on Saturday, May "a, to be
exact. will come the pageant at the
Sylvan Theater. Mrs. John Allen
Dougherty. who is one of the best or
Eanizers and most conscientious Of
workers in Washington, is chairman
of the ball committed with Mrs.
Thomas f. Walsh in charge OF the
sale of boxes: Maj. William Z. Fowler
as chairman of the floor committee,
and Charles J. Bell. treasurer.
Mrs. NJ. n. Forrest will direct the
pageant. which is to show in a series
of tabIeauX the history and develop
ment of the Salvation Army in the
countries of the world. She will be
assisted by Mrs. King and Miss Min
ME Hawke. Polly Brooks Is chair
man of the pageant committee and
the members are Leila Gordon, Enid
Sims, Mrs. Goring Bliss, Mrs. Gold
thwaite Higginson DOrr and Mrs. E.
r. Leonard.
The success of the benefit perform
The Washington times., 1919-04-27

Nine. Grouitch. wife OF the Serbian
rainistSt., explained in a few well
The Washington times., 1919-04-27

The Secretary of the Interior and
Mrs. Lane, who were guests of Mrs.
Charles Boughton Wood. slipped in
The Washington times., 1919-04-27
rs CHRONICLES OF CAPITAL SOCIETY DOINGS

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09
Health Department

Miss Katherine @. Holway, former
~ of Machias, was Monday appointed
to the position Of assistant in the
Division of Sanitary Engineering OF
the Maine State Department OF
Health, succeeding Miss Louise L.
Doherty. DR.. H. D. Evans, NJ A.. Is
the director of the division.
Miss Rolway is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Holway and
came to Augusta from Machias when
her father moved to this city as one
of the income tax officials. she Is
graduate of Machias High schooi
and attended Vassar College for two
wears. From Vassar she transferred
to Connecticut College to take up
special work there in dietetics, ana
graduated from that university IN
1919. a member of its first class Her
ma ior work in college was along the
lines in chemistry and dietetics, SO
that she is especially trained LOT the
caemical work she will do In Dr'
EVANS laboratory.
Miss Holway has had practlcal e1-
perience in chemical work as Tor one
wear during her college course. she
was student assistant in the chemical
laboratory there. Connecticut College
is new women's university in New
London. Conn, in which particularly
broad courses in scientific work are
offered.
Miss Doherty resigned her positioi'
with the Maine Department OF Heaitn
to take up courses in bacterioiogy al
the Harvard Medical School.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09
LARONE

Through the invitation OF ME-.
Florence Gerry few Of the ladies' OF
Larone have associated themselves
together as the Past and Present
Club and will hold meetings every
two weeks at the members homes
Mrs. Gerry was chosen President,
Mrs Grace Campbell vice president,
Mrs. Elizabeth Winslow secretary,
Mrs. Elizabeth Morrow Treasurer.
Other committees were chosen also.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Ches-
ter Shean who formerly lived in La
rome will be interested to know that
they have closed their home on the
stream road and have gone to East
Walpole. Mass. where they will
spend the winter with their son Guy.
Mrs. Sheaff's health is not of the best
and It is hoped the change will be
beneficial.
Friends Of Mrs. Carrie Sheaff
Moore who lived in Massa
chusetts will be panied to learn Of
her death on Dec. 4th. She was a
sister Of Mrs. J. G. Morrow ard re-
sided here at one time. The cause of
her death was a heart trouble from
which she had suffered for a number
Of years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09
Public Schools

Adelbert V. Gordon, general agent tot
schools in unorganized townships mas
returned from a trip Of several days on
official business around Moosehead lake
and on the line of the Canadian PACING
Railroad. In the Moose River COM
munity of lockwood modern rural
school buii ling is being erected by the
State under the charge Of Mr.. Gordon.
the plan being a new and original one
by him. The building is expected to be
one of the best one-teacher school build
ings in the State.
Property owners in lockwood Town
ship have co-operated in the erection OF
the building to the extent to contribut-
ing 5000 in addition to the funds provid-
ed by The State. The State Department
of Education objects TO the use of the
old term, one room building. preferring
the term, one-teacher building. it being
considered that any modern rural school
building should consist of at least a
good work room in addition to the school
room,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09

The following was included in the or
ders passed on Wednesday by the Ex-
ecuttye Council and having the approval
OF Governor NiIliken:
.orAefsd, that one-hait the expense Of
the DEPARTMENT OF Public Works Of
Canada for borings and survey Of sites
for the proposed bridge over the St
John river between Edmunston, y. B.,
and Nadawaska, Ne, said expense
amounting to ssKE and the one-half
being SAo.n. all as shown on copies OF
vouchers accompanying letters from s. J.
chapleau. district engineer. Department
Of Public Works Of Canada. under date
OF Nov. q, to be paid to the receiver gen
eral OF Canada and the check sent TO s.
J. Chapleau, Department Of Public
Works, Ottawa, Ontario. Canada, and
the same be charged to the appropria-
ton for international bridge between
Edmunston. ". B. and Madawasks,
Me-
Governor NilIiEen stated then, in con-
nection with any possible need OF addi-
tional funds for the construction of this
bridge over the appropriation. he had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09

furore in New York City. but in Bos-
ton and all the New England cities
in which it has so far appeared. 1t
has met with an instantaneous re-
ception. Judging from the interest
already aroused. the engagement here
win prove all to short.
The Miracle Man" il said to BE
one Of the finest acted pictures that
has ever appeared on the screen
While it does not boast a star. In
the accepted way. it is truely an an
star cast, for since it has been re-
leased, four Of the principals. Thomas
Meighan, Betty Compson. Lon Cha
ney and J. n. Dumont, have all been
offered star contracts by rival pro-
ducersL Neighan is to be started by
Famous Players-Lasky within a very
few months So fawless Is the direc-
ton, that George Loane Tucker WIFE
this one picture, has raised himself
to the topmost pinnacle in the pro-
fession.
The story in itself is of unusual In
terest at this time of unrest. for II
deals with the efforts Of a gang OF
crooks of New York's underworld
to derive for themselves all the bene-
fit obtainable from the miracles OF
an aged faith healer. called the Pa
triarch. The subconscious effect OF
the Patriarch's benign influence on
the sordid minds of these CROOKS
raises them to the level of the in
nocent, pure minded persons they are
pretending to be in order to'work ou'
their little scheme. interviewer Is
a love story of rare beauty and force
The whole story is unfolded with
such dramatic effect that ones IN
terest is riveted to the screen from
first to last. So gripping is the
theme and so wonderfully Is II work
ed out, that it leaves an impression
not easily forgotten.-adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09
STATE HOUSE

consulted the attorney general As to
whether the bridge apportionment Of
the coming bond issue for the construc-
ton of highways and bridges could be
applied here and General SturSis had
advised him that II could be 20 applied
The Governor also said that by this
ruling Of the attorney general the same
fund would be applicable where needed
in the work on any bridge authorized
by the Legislature, hence it would have
a far-reaching bearing On bridge con-
strLction.
kittsry-Portsmeuth Bridge
Governor Nnlfken told the Council
that it was expected to begin prelimi-
nary work very soon On the Memorial
bridge between Kittery. Ne, and Ports
mouth. y. a The Highway Commits
sion's engineer had been over the ground
very CAREFUL. with the New Hamp-
shire engineer and the United States
government cnicials and the several
sites considered and examined.
What was called the upper site would
not accommodate the navy yard and the
city OF Portsmouth. for which New
Hampshire primarily entered the agree
naent- Site No :, or the lower site. was
found to face a great depth of water
some - feet-and a terrific current.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09
How to Grade Grain

New England is to have some grain
United States Department of Agri-
culture The dates for Maine in
ciude the following:
Wednesday, Dec. 1o-Meeting of
farmers, grain dealers and others at
Bangor.
Friday. Dec. Injecting of Port
land Chamber Of Commerce at Port
land.
The following program has been
arranged:
10 A. M-Announcement Of nature
and purpose Of meeting; talk, The
dards Act by E. ]. Murphy. Z. s
Bureau Of Markets; The Organiza-
ton of the Federal Grain Super
vision Service" illustrated by Ralph
n. Brown. grain supervisor, Q. 5.
Bureau of Markets; The Federal
Grades for Wheat, Corn and Oats,
by Laural Duval, in charge New YORK
office Of Federal Grain Supervision
100 P. IMPRACTICAL demonstrG-
tons of grain grading in wheat. cor
and oats under Federal standards, d
Fred l. Wallace, in charge Bostol
Office of Federal Grain supervision.
The exhibit includes four lar
panels of colored photographs, show
ing what the government is doing II
supervising grain inspection at ali
the large markets, type trays ana
samples showing different varieties
and grades of wheat, corn and oats
publications of the United States De-
partment of Agriculture, relating TO
grain and grain grading, and models
of inspection equipment used in all
large markets by grain inspectors.
Models will also show how farmers
and grain dealers can test their own
grain according to the grades with
limited and inexpensive set Of equip
ment. Actual tests will be made on
samples during the demonstrations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09
[I]!|!1E|||iiI;l|l3
Sure Way To Get
Rid OF Dandruff

There is one sure way that never
Tails to remove dandruff completely
and that is to dissolve it. This des-
troys it entirely. To do this, Just get
about four ounces of plain, ordinary
liquid arvon; apply it at night when
retiring; use enough to moisten the
scalp and rub it in gently with the
finger tips.
BY morning, most il not all, of
your dandruff will be gone, and three
or four more applications will COM
pietely dissolve and entirely destroy
every single sign and trace of it. no
matter how much dandruff you NAV
have.
You will find, too, that all itching
and digging the scalp will stop in
stantly. and your hair will be FUZZY.
lustrous. glossy; silky and soft, and
look and feel a hundred times bet
ter.
You can get liquid arvon at any
drug store. 1t is inexpensive, and
four ounces is all you will need. This
simple remedy has never been known
to fail-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09
kENTS HILL.

The Ladies' Circle of the Methods,
cnurch held sale Saturday after
noon in their rooms in the recently
repaired church. All sorts of fancy
articles. aprons and quilts were sold,
also ice cream and cakes. The sale
was well patronized and the ladies
are much sratified with the results
which were approximately $135.
H. A. Babbidge of Dark Harbor has
finished his work there for the sea-
son and has Joined his family, who
are living here.
The public meeting of the Literati
and Eromathean Societies took place
in Deering chapel last Friday eve
ming and an excellent program was
well presented to the large audience
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09
Public Utilities

A hearing has been ordered by the
Public Utilities Commission to take
place at its ONCE at the State House,
Tuesday. Dec. 1s. at 10 A. NJ, on the ap-
plication Of Walker D. Hines. director
general Of railroads. operating the Bos-
ton & Maine Railroad arerring that
public security and convenience require
the alteration Of Varney's Crossing and
the approaches thereto in the town Of
North Berwick 50 as to provide au-
thority for the construction Of a second
track at grade across and upon the
highway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09
A MARVELLOUS
KIDNEY REMEDY
In One Month, "Fluit-a-tives'
L Gave ConlpIete Relief
65S First Ave Troy. n.

65S First Ave, Troy. y. Y.
Il have been a great sufferer for
years with Kidney Trouble and Con-
stipation. l tried Fruit a-tives' about
a month ago. and with almost i'm
mediate results. The Kidney Trouble
has disappeared and the Constipa-
ton is fast leaving me-"
HENRY DATER.
'Fruit-atives.' or Fruit Liver Tab
lets. the medicine made from fruit
juices and valuable tonics. is doing a
wonderful work in bringing health to
sick people.
SOC. box. for $3.50. triarsize 25c.
At dealers or from -TIVES
Limited. OGDENSBURG. n. ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09


which, in the opinion, OF the government
engineers would entail an Unexpectedly
large expense in construction OF the
piers
But engineer Jones OF the Highway
Commission reports that careful search
has resulted il. locating site, below the
others. whe-e the deep water may De
bridged by the spans and a landing
made on the Maine side over Badger
Island and on the Portsmouth side in a
location less expensive than the other
would be, in the business section and
the expense OF the bridge be kept within
the estimates
As the primary object was to divide
the expense between the two states and
the United States government SO that
the burden should not be too great upon
either Of the states. and TO accommo-
cate the navy yard and the most people
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09
New Corporations

The following new corporations
organized under the laws of Maine
have had their articles of incorpora
ton approved by the Office of the at
torney general:
Button Attaching Service Com
pany, organized Dec. at Augusta
Capital stock. $225,00o; Of which
100000 is common and $4,000 is
preferred; nothing paid in: par value,
800; shares subscribed, 3. Presi-
dent, D. A. Leland. Augusta; treas
urer. M. F. Hearin., Augusta: clerk,
c. L. Andrews. Augusta: directors,
the above. Purposes, the manufac-
ture and sale Of articles, materials,
and supplies commonly used by deal
ers in shoe findings. Approved Dec
g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09
tobacco Habit
0anQ01'Ou6

SAYS Doctor Connor. formerly of Johns
Hopkins hospital Thousands of men
suffering from fatal diseases would oe
in perfect health today were i not ios
the deadly drug Nicotine stop a.
habit cow before it's too late It's q
simple process to rid yourself OF the to-
bscco habit IN any form Just 90 20
any up-ro-late drug store and get some
Nicotol tablets: take them as cirecisn
and 10: the pernicious habit quickly
yanishes. Druggists refund the money
If they fan. Be sure TO read large and
inrerestin~ announcement by Doctor
Connor soon to appear IN this paper II
tells of the danger Of nicotine poisonins
ard how to avoid IL In the meantime
Try Nico,ol tablets; you will be SUI
prised at the result. Bowditch-Weoster
Co. John Coughlin and Willis r Par,
tridge-Adv. novN--.-0eC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09
Mitchell Marcia

Mitchell Marcia, father of William
Marcia of this place died Dec. 5th. in
Thorndike Mr.. Marcia was ninety
years of age and will he remembered
by many in town as he frequently
visited here Twelve children sur
vive Mr.. Marcia.
Nothing like having game come to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09

py, nght-hearted little orphan. she mas
unlimited scope for the display OF neI
remarkable talent ut its best II u said
to be the dainty little stars most bri
liant effort and il the big screen event
of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09
ADJUSTMENTS
''THE MIRACLE MAN"
COMING TO COLONIAL
Play that Has Been Sensation Of
Country Will Be Seen Last Three
Days Of Week

What is said to be the greatest
film success of the year, George Lo-
ane fuckers THE Miracle Man."
which is now scoring sDch an en-
phatic hit in all parts of the coun-
try, comes to the Colonial theatre
for three days beginning Thursday,
Dec. IL. One performance will be
given each afternoon and two each
evening.
Those who are up on the news of
the motion picture world. have
heard or read Of the sensation scored
by this Paramount Aircraft feature
when it was first released last Sep
TENDER. Not only did it create a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09
RHEUMATISM
You Can Ease the Pain and
Speedily Reduce the
Swelling

Begy's Mustarine will do it.
Everyone knows it
Who have ever tried it.
The first improvement
On grandma's mustard plaster
And the best.
It's hot stuff;
But it cannot blister.
But it will
Stop the gnawing twinges
And the agonizing pains
OF rheumatism
And reduce the swelling
And do it so quickly
That you'll be joyfully astonished.
Be sure you get Begy's Mustarine-
Quickest pain killer on earth.
In yellow box. Always
Fine for Govt. too,
And Lumbago and Neuralgia;
1t subdues Inflammation
And scatters Congestion.
Rub 1t on when Influenza threatens.
One box does the work
OF so mussy. blistering mustard
plasters.
Money back if not as advertised
80 and so cents.-Adv.
s. G. Wells & Co., LEROY. RI. ".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09
Mary Piekford in "0addy LONG Lea.n
Today At Colonial


Today At Colonial
To those who have read Jean Web
ster's great story. Daddy Long Lees. .
and to those who have seen it in NAV
form on the spoken stage, its produc-
ton on the screen with Mary Pickforxl
n the star part at the Colonial Theatre
today and tomorrow will surely be q
source of delight
Mary Pickfords undiminished nonu.
Iarity in Daddy Long Legs through
out the country shows that the people 9
1avorite film star in her most deliehtf ii,
play is a highly pleasing diversion dur.
ing those days Of turmoil and unrest.
In Boston where the production h,.
oeen running since early in Anr,,
breaking records at the fremont Ter,.
pie. the critics are praising 1t contin.
uaiiy. They all seem to delight in cav.
ing nice things from week tn v..l
about the charming Mary and be, ~.
did play. To quote q paragraph from
one OF the cultured scribes, TT Womb
be difficult indeed to name an a.trsc-
lion which could excel this cha,m;n~
pfoduction Tor driving away cares ana
worries and bringing about peace ~
MIND and genuine happiness"
W the many plays Of the screen n
0nien Mary Pickford has appeared. II "a
SAID that none have been SO well adapt.
ed to her bewitching talents "A hi.
the screen version of Jean webster.
famous novel Of the same name.
Miss Pickford Is natural born come
dienne and in the character Of the han
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09

at the same time. the selection OF this
third site seems probable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-09

you instead Of having to 60 ON, At
IT. A partridge few onto me ,aw,
W. P. Winslo~ and bumped Dr..
hard againsc ~ house but +,
turned and faa - d fence vtoro
was shot after ~E.-h she was dro,
and made UP d dinner.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
SPECIAL MEETING
OF SCHOOL BOARD
AUTHORIZES BOND ISSUE IN NOR
ROW AND MELVILLE
DISTRICTS

The School Board of st. Landry
parish met in special session June
23, and authorized two special bond
issues, one for Morrow for $4,000 and
one for the Melville district. of $685.
600. These bond issues are to be used
for building and general improve
ment of school facilities in these dis
tricts.
The board also appropriated Sl00
to be used in defraying the expenses
of the club boys who will attend the
short course at the Louisiana State
University August II to is.
The secretary was authorized to
draw a warrant for the costs of in
vestigating the depredatfons at the
Opelouss high school
The report of the committee con-
sidering the consolidation of the Bris-
tol and Johnson schools was accept
ed and the Johnson school ordered
consolidated with the Bristol school.
A transfer wagon will be operated to
the former students at
he Johnson school.