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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02
BELFAST

AZ delightful supper party given
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
r. Coombs. Franklin street, on New
Years night. the engagement Of the
formers youngest sister, Miss Mar
guerte Dorts Coombs. and Corp.
Frederic Obrey, now at Camp Devens.
a former Portland man, was an.
nounced. The house was very pref
THY decorated. the dining room cspec.
tally attractive with its pink, white
and green color scheme A mound OF
asparagus fern ana pirks formed the
centre piece. with streamers from the
chandelier, in pink and white. ending
with carnations. The electric light
globes were also pink shaded and the
placecards. hand painted had the
initials Of Miss Coombs and Corp
Obrey in the intcrtwined hearts. The
men was also in the same color
scheme Of pink. white and green.
The guests included the members OF
the local telephone exchange with
whom Miss Coombs has been con-
nccted for several years. and a few
very intimate friends. Miss Grace
Hayes. chief operator. Mrs. Charles
WEIGH, a Christmas bride, Mrs. Dom
aid Rogers. Miss Louise McDonough.
Miss Helen Hanlm. Miss Nellie
kamSdell, Miss Adella knoWiton
Miss Sarah Preston. Miss Margue rite
Owen. Miss Madeline Coombs. Mrs.
Henry G. 1ngersoll Of Portland. The
wedding will take place in the sum-
mer. Corp. Obrey is a member Of
the Home Furnishing Co. Of Belfast.
coming here from Portland several
years ago. Last summer he was
called to the service and has been in
training at Camp Devens since that
time. He was at home on Christmas
on a brief furlougl returning I few
days ago. Miss Coombs is a gradu-
ate Of the Eelfast High school. 1916,
and is a most charming girl.
At the last meeting Of Emma White
Barker Tent, Daughters Of Veterans,
the following officers were elected:
President. Mrs. Myra Dutch; senior
vice president. Mrs. Annie Jefferson:
! junior vice president. Mrs. Ethel
Whiting: chaplain, Mrs. Georgia
Juan; treasurer Mrs. Emma Brown;
patriotic instructor. Mrs. Lizzie
Cleary: council, Mrs. Mary Carter
Mrs. Rose Sprague, Mrs. Rose Buck
lin. The officers Will be installed at
! the regular meeting on Jan. 5 by Mrs.
Annie May Frost. and VIII be public
to all members of the G.. A. X. and
.. affiliated societies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02
Report of Bank Cor..
Frank L. Palmer, SacO

There are 162 banking institutions
with total resources of $224. liz. o34.63 in
Maine. according to the annual report
Of Frank L. Palmer of Saco, state bank
commissioner, which was filed Wednes-
day with the governor and council
Forty-f1ve savings banks have resources
of $I04.097, 1907, 81 trust companies. u
trust company branches and two trust
company agencies have resources OF
SILL, SJ, 6l315. IS loan and building assoc
Citations have resources Of $751;, l6S y,
three loan companies have resources Of
$S5s, s00.22 and one industrial bank has
resources Of $o3S5165. A year ago there
were 15S banking institutions in the
State with resources Of $21s 30. 90 3S.
During the past year there has been
an increase of $5.7S9.31225 in the :otal
resources Of the banking institutions Of
Maine. There have been no bank fall
ures during the past year, and no
change in the number of savings banks,
loan and building associations or loan
companies. Three trust companies, two
trust company branches and one indus
trial bank were established during the
past year. There are 2S loan agencies
and 100 dealers in securities under the
supervision of the banking department.
The total national bank resources Of
the State are $s7,sO4.OOO, as compared
with $Se325,0OO for the preceding year,
there being decrease over last year OF
$3.SSiOO0 in demand deposits and de-
crease OF 1885, in time deposits
Commissioner Palmer says in his re-
port:
The total savings bank deposits re-
ceivedr during the past year amounted
to slS.366.51l.76 which is 81 ,2o5. 9354 a less
than the amount OF new deposits re-
ceived during the previous year. 1t
should be borne in mind. however that
the new deposits received during the
previous year exceeded those of any
other year. with one exception. The
average amount of new deposits re-
ceived during the previous yea. preced-
ing 1918 amounted to Sl6.506. 7341S.
As the statistics for the first four
years Of this period included the de-
posits Of three savings banks. since
converted into trust companies. ii is ap-
parent that the amount of new deposits
received during the psf year is APP
proximatelv the same as the average
for the preceding five years.
I'm view Of the exceptional opportuni-
ties to obtain high grade securities at
very low price. and the several active
Liberty Loan and Thrift Stamp cam
paigns. urging people to invest their
current savings in the most worthy
cause of winning the war. it would
seem from the foregoing statement Of
deposits. that as rule. people of linn
tied means prefer to deposit a very sub
stantial part of their savings in banks
where the funds will not only be safe
ly invested. but also be available in
such amounts and at such times as oc-
casion may require. That the banks
have invested such savings wisely and
periodically is indicated by the very
material increase in the amount of gov
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02

The Executive Council is holding
tally session. with Chairman Fred
w. Bunker presiding in the absence
nr Governor Milliken. who was. how
ever. able to be at the Capitol on
Wednesday morning. Routine bust
ness as it presents itself is transacted
and the business of the year 1918 was
cleaned up to an unusual extent at
midnight of December 81.
The petitioners for the pardon Of
Annie Devlin O'Iare, serving a sent
ence for violation of the prohibitory
law, were on Dec. 81, given leave 10
withdraw.
Bonds were approved as follows: OF
byron NJ. Small as clerk Of the SUI
preme judicial courts of Franklin
county, in the sum of $4,000; given by
the Union Safe Deposit Co. of Port
land: of the Lewiston Journal Co. as
state printers. Glass A. Divisions 4
NiN ~ III ttiS GUM VI $pVVN, given US
the Royal Indemnity Co, New York.
designations were received and &C
tepted of Fredk. W. Hinckley of South
PORTLAND aS member Of the Board OF
Trustees OF Juvenile Institutions and
y. l.. Farnsworth of Caribou as clerk
of the Caribou municipal court.
Approval was given a lease made
by Ira L. Pinkham, agent of the Pc
nobscot Tribe of Indians. to the Pas
sadumkeag Lumber Co of Island No.
30. Hog Island. and Island No. IS,
Long Island, at an annual rental of
s25. for four years.
An order was passed authorizing
the State auditor to make necessary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02
K. H. OPENS
WINTER TERM

kent's Hill, Me. Jan. 1.--kent's IiIll
Seminary opened Wednesday for its
winter term Of T. weeks. Several new
students were enrolled. among them
Richard Hersom recently back from
eral other boys who have been in the
service will return to complete their
studies as it seems to be the general
opinion OF these young men that the
posse sson Of education is very essen
tial to personal advancement. 4 taste
of army life soon convincas the private
that it is worth while to know how to
study for the places higher up.
Several students have Teen detained
at their homes following exposure to
the influenza. it being the rule of the
school to refuse admittance to such as
have come in direct contact with the
disease until they shall have passed
through the incubation Period. Every
precauton is being taken at the school.
anyone showing symptoms of influenza
being Immediately segregated in the
so-called hospital annex and provided
with proper nursing if necessary. The
school is very fortunate in having two
resident nurses.
The joint public meeting of the Cal
liopean and Adelphia societies will be
held Friday night of this week. This
meeting was postponed from last term
because Of time lost from school work
and the absence of some OF the per-
formers. Rehearsals began today and
a well ordered program will be present.
ed.
Seth fnkham. II, has been visiting
friends OH the Hill during the past
week. He is about to return to the Uni
versity of Maine where he has been en-
rolled as member OF the S. A. T. G.
Leonard Butler, also visiting the Hill,
is to enter the University. He has late
~ returned from special service in
France.
Miss Ellis. preceptress Of the Semi
nary, has been i'll with influenza at her
home but is reported as recovering
nicely and will be back to resume her
school work in the course of a few days.
of her vacation to the sale of War Saw
ings stamps with excellent results.
Miss IIilda Stevens will reside this
term in the family of Professor G. c.
Clarke at the parsonage. The report Of
her brother Towards death has been
ton. kent's Hill friends extend SYM
pathy while rejoicing that his sacrifice
on the altar of freedom was not in vain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02
THOUSANDS OF BOOKS FOR
L. S. SOLDIERS IN RUSSIA

London, Dec. 31-There will be
plenty of reading matter for the
American soldiers isolated liz north
ern Russia this winter, frozen in for
seven months a far as water trans
portation is concerned. Tho Ameri-
can Young Mems Christian Associa
ton has dispatched 1896 general
books. 1900 reference books, 10,445
text books. 1872 magazines and
newspapers. 600 Testaments. $50
Bibles. 1880 pictures, and numerous
other adjunctS called for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02
INFLUENZA PUTS
BAN ON RICHMOND

Richmond, Me, Jan. 1.-Influenza
has reached this town with terrific
force. more than $50 cases being es-
timated. a general closing order
against all public gatherings has been
put into effect by the Board OF
Health. While stop has been put
to pool and billiard playing. the pro-
prietors of these establishments arc
allowed to make sale of other goods
kept there. No loafing is counte-
nanced in these rooms. stores, barber
shops or postoffice and every possible
effort is being made to prevent the
congregating of people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02
Freeport Man Hurt

Had the power in Soule's grain
mill at Mast Landing Treeport. not
been promptly shut off, one of Ever
EFT Thomas's feet would have been
torn Off when he caught his boot n
the belt which he was trying to re-
move. AS it was. he received lad
fracture of the leg, the bone protru-
ding through the flesh for some dis
lance. DR.. n. d. Hyde was called and
Mr.. Thomas was later removed to
the Maine General hospital in Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02

sick headache, dullncsS. feHcrishnrs@
sore throat, sneezinS. sorer,ss az
stiffness.
'I'apc's Cold Compoun,l is o.
quickest. surest relief krown ~,
costs only few cents ut drug stor,-
1t acts without assistance. tasl,.
nice. and causes no inconycnicn,
Don't accept a substitute. Insist q:
fape's -nothinS clse.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02

Here is a little information which
will help you to solve the vexing prob
lem that is apt to be hardy annual, i.
e.. how much coal to order in order to
nil the bunkers, but without having to
put some in an old barrel in the out
house, says the Popular Science Month
~. A ton of egg coal contains from 81
to 3s cubic feet. averaging about 35
BY measuring the cubica! contents Of
your bin you will be able to estimate
how much to order to fill them This
may be done by multiplying together
the length, breadth ana depth Of your
bin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02
Much Death In Family

a particularly sad case. brought to
light during the present Influenza ,pi-
dcmic. is that Of the Mcmahon fam
lily, living at 20 South street. Port
land. During the past week three
members Of this family have sue
cumbed to this disease. A week ago
Sunday Francis L. Mcmahon died Of
the disease. and on Thursday q sis
ter. Mary A, died. On Sunday an
other sister. Elizabeth, died of ,he
same disease. The parents Of these
children died some time ago. The
father, Thomas Mcmahon, was at one
time an alderman from ward four.
Patrick J. Mcmahon. employed at the
Western Union offices, in Portland, is
the only survivor of the family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02
Don't stay stuffed up.

Quit blowing and snu;,linG. y
dose OF 'Pape's Cold Compound" tax :
en- every two hours until three doses
arc taken will end grippe misery and
break up severe Gold either in the
head. chest. body or limbs
1t promptly opens clogged up nos
trils and air passages; stops nasty
discharge or nose running: relieves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02
Yokohama Celebrates By
Two Days Celebration

Yokohama. Japan. Nov 80 The
city Of Yokohama held 4 1rost en-
thusiastic two days celai.ration in
honor of the conclusion Of the armis-
uce. Green arches OF triumph
spanned the roads and fcstoons of
rainbow cloth draped the buildings.
Greetings OF victory or "branzai"
were heard on all sides. Japanese
lantern professions were held in the
evenings and were review. ed at the
american consulate by George H.
~cldmore. consul general and other
members Of the consulate.
The Japanese held great recep-
ton in the Memorial Hall and a gar
den party on the grounds. Governor
-Ariyoshi and the consuls Of ali Allied
powers received the congratulations
of the guests.
\ procession of decorated motor
cars, largely participated in pv the
foreign residents, was held in the day
ana the celebration was closed with a
masked ball at the Gaity Theatre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02
State House Chat

Announcement is made 10y the
Maine State Library that after Jam
uary l and until the close of the Leg
islature no books or magazines will
be loaned except to members Of the
Legislature and heads Of departments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02
No Luck for Him
Sample Package l0c.

This child won't play or smile. He is real SICK.
His tongue is white, breath feverish stomach sour.
He fears he is in for dose Of awful castor oil, cal
omel or pills. How he hates them. He would
rather remain sick. No! He won't tell mother.
If his mother would only learn the value of candy
"Cascarets.' How children love this candy
cathartic-how surely it acts on liver and bowels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02

transfers from the State contingent
fund to the accounts of overdrawn ap-
preparations. to the amounts specified
in each case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02

1heft are very few Of US who find
me al that We pictured it in r,lr
youth. Often it proves very c,rd
Tor us. because We insist anon idc,,-
!zlng 1t instead OF taking il as If is
W. nust not refuse to face facts. 1t
"oo'c DE very satisfying and beauu-
~ perhaps II life could he what
VIC want II. But the truth is that We
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02

cannot take it and make il over 10
our own ends. However. We .c;'n
take ourselves in hand and ut GU
selves 10 life. il we will .-Exchan-''.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice ~ her
nS given that on the seventeenth day
december 1915. George W. Hosuc
lewiston in the County of Ambrose
cir was by the Probate Court for !.
county OF kennebec. duly appoinr
administrator of the estate Of Adcla
Hoguc late of Augusta in said Coun,
deceased. and that on the same da
said George W. Hogue qualified tor a.
accepted said trust
Attest X w. LEIGHTON.
Register of Probate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02

TO MOTHERS Each box of Cascaes contains IN
directions for dose for children aged old and upward"
Nothing else woks the nasty bile lamentations and oo
patton from the tender little bowels gently thorough
Even fevesh, bilious children gladly take Cascae without
being coaxed CaSoa like candy. Cascarets g
worried mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02

PROBATE NOTICE. Notice is hc-.
ny given that on the ninth day OF l'r
cenlber. 1918. Frank Halves Of Angus
IN the County OF .ennebec. was by t.
PROBATE Court for the County OF kenu,
bee. duly appointed administrator of ..
estate of Ernestine fNettie) Halves, Il.
Of Augusta in said County. deceasr
and that on the same date said Fran,
Halves qualified for ami accepted 81"
trust.
Attest: r. W. LEIGHTON.
Register of Probat.
deC.9.thurs.3t
PROBATE NOTICE. Notice is her,
by given that on the sixteenth day "
december. 1918. i. Benton Bachelor u
Fayette in the County of Kennel,
was by the Probate Cou t for the Conn
~ of kennebec. duly appu...ted ADM
istrator of the estate of Morrill, Bacht
Ter. late of Fayette in said County. De
ceased. and that on the same date sai'
J.. Benton Bachelor qualified for Az,
accepted said trust
Attest: X W. LEIGHTON.
Register of PROBATE
decl2.thurS.%t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-02

TOT safe ny Jonn .Ousnt,n and other
:Ond ENTHUSIASTICALLY.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-04-25

land.
When the city fell into the hands
OF the Germans, diamond merchants,
brokers', cutters and polishers fled to
England and Holland. Most of them
were Jews. They were quickly absorb
ed in the diamond trades of the
coutries to which they fled In London
they settled at IIatton-Garden, set up
business and quickly became prosper
Gus.
With the armistice many of them
returned to Antwerp, but others re-
NAMED, and this finally aroused the
Burgomaster of Antwerp wanted the
industry restored to its old basis.
Tempting offers were made but mas
tiers and men among the Jews declin-
ed all offers unless they were recog-
nized as Of Jewish nationality instead
of as citizens of the countries in
which they were born. The question
went before the authorities in Brus-
sells, and the demand of the men was
granted.
1t is Stated in London that diamond
merchants and workers Of all nation
alities, except Germans Jews are now
to be admitted to Antwerp, and hun.
dreds of them are hurrying to the
city. Their former houses are to be
restored to them and the furnishings
! and equipment carried off by the
Germans are to be repl cade htsese
Germans are to be replaced by the
authorities.
Before the war, the Saturday night
boat from Harwich to Antwerp was
crowded with London brokers and
merchants, their pocket filled with
money with which to buy Antwerp
diamonds. Sunday and Monday would
be given over to bargaining, and Mon
day night would see the same CROWD
| on their way back, their pockets fill
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-04-25
The BOY AND HIS DADDY.

What. would YOU be, my precious
lad?'' l. asked OF my curly-lockad
4.year-old
As he played with his red toy en-
gine there
= Safe from the wintry blast and the
cold,
..nd look Of love came into his
eyes
>SThe depth of his childish simplicity
Il just want to be like my dady!"
What would you do my precious
lad?"
again interrupting the boy at play
lie had loaded his train with wonder
full blocks
And the restless engine was tag
ging away.
But he stopped and smilad as child
can do,
And dimples adorned him with
r2guish grace
While quick from the heart his brief
answer came
And longing shone forth in his hand
some face
I just want to do ike daddy"
Where would you go my precious
lad?"
Third time and last, detained him
there,
For childish hearts have their yearn-
ings dear,
And dreams of the future which
they care.
The boy, so busy with his play.
Must have ambitions beyond our
The words, in confidence uttered
them,
81 just wan to go with my dady'
Back of the bright eyes is one little
life.
Sweet, tender heritage left in your
care;
Blessed the task to prepare him for
strife,
Glorious chance which is given you
Do you want him to be like his dady?
New York Sun
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-04-25
HAUNTS
c. o. sERcAW


The other day asked number OF
negro men, one at a time, what they
thought about Hants. Each would say
he did not believe in them, but |
noticed reservation in every case.
With nothing else to do a scientific
journal in the Northwest sent ques.
tionnaire to many college people
asking tltsirS ideas on superstition.
Most of the males believed in
knocking on wood" while about all
females believed in fortune telling.
In France where the parents pick out
the husbands there is no need to pre-
pare for the sociological. moment
We try to be wise but we fall from
grace meeting the least bit of my
stery. Just about like the Hant bust
ness.
This brings me to village com.
posed of one house, in the land where
Lena Rivers lived. The one house vii
lage was composed of 4 dwelling,
store and railway station and kept
alive mainly from the trade with the
estate of Lord Alexander, and known
as WOodburn, some several square
miles OF beautiful woodland and blue
grass. Some of the Short horn cattle
coming to Cordele in recent years
come direct from the Alexander es-
tate
| happened into the village by rea-
son of looking after railway work
found the social conditions ideal. For
instance always l was the best drest
young man at dinner Really a trinity,
to High, the Middle and the Low
But, being boy, it was lonesome
So one night I thought to walk to a
town called Midway, somnolent
village. any place being good when
one is lonesome.
The railroad cuts were so narrow
that l walked thru the country and it
was not long before | discovered I
was lost Horrors!
Lost in a cemetery.
Business picked up with me. My
hat would not stay on my head, nor
would the wings Of the marble angels
keep stlfI' Fact is, it appeared that
the citp OF the dead was the Invest
thing in history Then l thought /
saw a dark shadow A man with a
poor voice and throat is bad off hol-
lering for help but let that pass:
hollered:
Where you gofng?"
me boss? am goip' to town."
What town?
Midway"
eve are going the same way You
keep six yards in front. Right straight
Don't even look back, or I'll shoot
you to pieces"
Pistol? No. ! did not have even a
tin whistle.
Scared? No. All | wanted was to
get out of the cemetery did not go
in as a volunteer do not know how
the negro came to use a short cut
thru that place but know I hired a
freight train to take me back to the
one house village.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-04-25

ed with diamonds instead of money.
1t will be several months before
shipping arrangements will be such
as to permit Antwerp to entertain
buyers in considerable numbers, but
Mo mt aeofhetbr4444 B k e zb
diamond authorities are of the OPT
MON that before autumn comes the
city will have firmly reestablished
it's profitable premier industry
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-04-25
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEHOLD

YOlks of eggs which are not wanted
for immediate use will keep good for
several days if they are dropped into
cold water and kept in cool place
the cooler the better.
TO remove the stains on enameled
saucepans, dissolve half teaspoon
full of chloride of lime in saucepan
full of water, and then boil till the
stains disappear. Then fill with pure
water and boil
To dry-clean cream holland blinds,
have plenty of clean powdered brick
dust ready. Lay the blinds flat on
the table, and with clean, dry cloth
rub the brickdust we'll into the blinds,
renewing it as it gets dirty. Shake
WELL then give them a final rub with
a fresh clean cloth.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-04-25
DIAMOND CUTTERS ARE
RETURNING TO ANTWERP

London, March 1S.-Corresponden-
&c of The Associated ress)-Ant-
werp, which lest its extensive dia-
mond cutting trade while it was oc-
cupied by the Germans, is rapidly re-
covering its place through the return
of thousands of diamond cutters who
sought refuge in England and Hol-
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1919-04-25
SHE'S ON THE WAY

Thomasville Times Enterprise: Geor
gia should come first it its resources
were properly developed, and there
are enough folks to get out Of the soil
what it will annually yield.