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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02

If you are losing weight,
are thin, pale and run down
are in danger.
Father Johns Medicine will
build new flesh and strength
for you. 1t is an all.the-year.
round tonic flesh.builder and
people gain steadily while TAX
ing this wholesome food medi-
cine. If you want to gain
weight begin taking Father
Johns Medicine right now.
1t is safe for children, too.
because it does not contain al
c0h0l,
Begin taking i today and sss hsw
you ssin in weight and health. Il is
guaranteed free from alcohol or
dangerous drugs in any form.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02
on FIRST L. S. SHIP
TO ENTER GERMAN PORT

Benjamin J. Mattingly. machin-
lists mate. End class. who il wearing
two navy War Service chsvrons for
IL month"; service on board the U.
.. 8. Chester In the war Zone. has
arrived In the city and Is visiting
friends. Mr.. Mattinsly was for
several years employed a. machin-
list at the Maine Central car shops
and left this city q months ago to
enlist in the navy. He was for 10
years previous to this time a sailor
lad and as soon as war was declared
he felt it his duty to enlist and re-
turn to the naval life for the dura-
ton of war Mr.. Mattingly stated
that he did not know when he would
return to civilian life for since Nov.
II. the day of the signing Of the
armistice. he and the other members
Of the crew have been anxiously
waiting for the discharge. AS they
received orders to go to different
ports he said that they surely
thought that from that port they
would have orders to sail for the
United States. and until month ago
they were no further advanced to-
wards the United States than they
were on Nov. II.
Mr.. Aattingly has the honor of
vheing on the scout cruiser Chester.
1.-THE first American man-of-war to
enter a German port. and was on
German soil from August 81 1917.
until Nov. 30. 1918. and participated
hin the engagement with an enemy
submarine at sea. off Lizard Head.
England, on the 5th of September.
1915
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02
NATIONAL HOME

Omcer Of the day, Capt. Joseph Allen.
CT Ter Post No As. G. A. r.. xill hold
its regular meeting this (Monday) even
ing and a full attendance is desired.
Patrick Harkin. late Co II. 2 L. s.
Inf. fas been transferred to the North
western Branch at Milwaukee. Wis.
John Agan has reported from fur
Tough passed vita relatives and friends
in Providence.
Forloughs have been granted TO Fran
els H. Center to Salers and James F.
George 10 Boston.
Daniel s. Mooney has been detailed
;anitor-in-charge at the Club house in
place Of James T. George, on :urloush.
The moving picture program for this
week will be oh: lou Women" Tues.
day; and oh: Johnny" Friday. with
two-reel comedy with each feature.
Or. Alfred J. KIM OF Minnes polls.
Mimi. has been appointed as assistant
surgeon at this Branch and is expect
ed to report soon.
Major Miles L. Perkins has received
all the fully paid bonds and WI! de-
liver them as called for
Norman E. Fleming Of Gardiner has
been detailed as Governors clerk and
began his duties June lst He was for
meriy a clerk in the Treasures Office
and promoted TO Adjutant's clark. re-
signing TO enlist. He had a long service
IN France and Germany. and was re-
Gently discharged as regimen;al ser
geant-major
The band concert was largely attend
ed and thorouhgly enjoyed by all. NJ.
Manning rendered a very pleasing MIC
colo solo entitled Sweet Birdie"
The Home hotel has opened for the
season and is under the able manage.
ment Of Fred Matthews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02

He paid the usual fine and ccosts
and was discharged.
The second, tina, Of a young NO.
man who was Up Tor larceny from .
man and after hearing the testimony
she. was found guilty and was SEN
fenced to 80 days, but placed on pro-
rinston who will act As probation Of
6ceg.
Paul Gillispee, q young man aged
about Is years, who was brought into
the station last Thursday afternoon
complaint Of Andrew Rice of the
Second EAngeway. was before the
judge for larceny Of property Of
NJ. Rice. After the reading Of the
warrant. the young man pleaded
guilty Of the charge and was sem
fenced to four months in Jail. He
was taken tn Augusta where he will
serve his time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02
American Defeated in
Semi-Finals Singles
At Inter-Allied Tennis

Paris. Thursday. May 23-Captain
Watson N. Washburn. the only Am
erican TO reach the seIni-finaIs in the
singles III the inter allied tennis
tournament. was defeated today by
Andre Colbert, the French champion
in four sets On the courts of the
Racing Club Of France. The score
was go. 6-3. As, 81 Colbert -wo,,
by his skilfui service, phenomenal
returns and ability to cover the
whole court, and his sveat height and
reach made lobbing dihicult against
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02
MISS BRADFORD'S
PUPILS GIVE
PLEASING RECITAL

The piano pupils Of Miss Carrie NJ
Bradford won much praise for them
selves and their teacher Saturday ev-
Street Methods, church Especially
hearty applause followed the pains
taking and capable performances by
the little folks. which comprised part
!. The advanced pupils displayed
excellent technique and artistic
taste in their work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02
Three KILLED IN AUTO
RACE At INDIANAPOLIS
WILCOX wins EVENT

fndianapo Ind. June Howard
Wilcox Of Indianapolis yesterday won
the seventh annual International
sweepstakes race of 80 miles at the mo-
tor speedway. his time for the distance
heine5 ~ Two drivers. Arthur
Thurman and Louis Leco1 and me-
chanician. r. Bandin. were killed dur
ing the contest. AS result of his VIC
tory, Wilcox wins prize o. s.o1,.
among the first ten drivers. The other
prize winners finished IN the order
named:
Hesrne. Goux, Guyot. Kley. de
Palma. l.. ChrevoIet. u. Hickey. 6.
Chrevolet and Thomas
Wilcox and Guyot were team mates.
Wilcox assumed the lead as the contest
approached the half way mark and
drove consistently throughout He had
TWO stops. once for a tire change and
o.. the other occasion to take or gaso-
line. OIL. water. and TO repair d loose
steering knuckle. His average was SC.
- miles an hour.
All records for the indianapolis speed
way were shattered by Ralph de Palma
for the first two hundred miles. Long
STAYS in the pits, however. put the Ital-
ian driver almost entirely out Of the
running and II only was by terrific
speed that ne managed to finish sixth.
He baTelE nosed out l.. Chreyoiei
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02
5000 Fire at Portland

Portland. Ne, June 1.-The three
story wooden building occupied as a
laundry. garage and steam heating
plant Of the st. Barnabas hospital in
the Dcering district. was practically
destroyed b. fire today. The building
is Atty feet from the hospital. which
was at no time in danger. The fire
is believed to have been caused by
an overheatcd seampipe. The loss
vas about $4,000. partly insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02
Liner Corsican Arrives
at St. John With 1000 Men

St Johns, y. F.. June 1.-The liner
Corsiean. which was for and ice
bound off this port for three d avs.
arrived today with 1000 New Found
land soldiers who were given an en-
thusiastic welcome The steamer
will resume her voyage to Montreal
tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02

CIV Naf,hai yafrinStoa vas N Brow
heesa Sunday afteraoon. On easss
for The deraxsmeat n connection VIZ
the motorcycle which vas sicsen : '
days ago from James Mason o. eAA"-
nu,. Sheriff Aooess Of SAovneseh'
xhenR 10, the County Of senefssI
found the men who took the mAeeine
rns sAes,N, I. Is understood. had quite
. merry chase ate, the men but ae
,muaI fna,!y GO, them and made them
know who vas VITO" TIE men we're
vel Equipped With reviewers. plenty Of
ea-.ndseA and evsryshlns TO desesd
themselves, b.: NTH ali 0: thee Neoes
"a. zoo VIII. Ger. chen They are n
.hs All q. SkevheSan AID viii PROP
Ably be x..en a hearing Monday morn
iag. The motorcycle and other articles
have been returned 70 ny Mason IN the
Same condifaSn that they were taken
avay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02
Alumni Wins From w. II. S., 6 to 4


One Of the most interesting games
of the season took place on Alumni
Acid Saturday afternoon between
Waterville High school nine and
Captain LaBracks team Of All Stars
representing the alumni. The ct
Grams appeared in their old time
form, both in the field and at bat.
AcAlary guarded the FIRST corner in
hrst class style. LaBrack. represent
ing the Alumni in the box. pitched
good ball. Begin pitched well for
the High school but lacked support
in the pinches. B. O'Donnell's three
base hit to right field and the double
plays from Thibodeau. Larrabee to
Otis in the fourth inning and from
conlogue. McAlary to O'Donnell in
the seventh were the features.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02

The parlors of the Methodist,
church will be the center of unique
entertainment on Friday If this week
when twelve seif-styled old maids
will launch a campaign for husbands.
In order to show their espect;ve
merits each odd maid" will display
her charms in a Rowling farce COM
e6y.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02
Andrew Reed

Andrew Reed died very suddenly
Saturday He was employed as cook
in the general mess. was taken i'll and
passed away in the hospital shortly
after being taken there He was
born in New York City. Aug %. 1870.
He enlisted in the 3rd Mass. Battery.
at Boston. Sept. ). 1861. and vas
transferred TO the 5Ih and served I'M
til June .. 1865. He came to this
Home from Boston. Feb 10. 1895.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02

Deputy Sheriff Bickneil and Dep
uty Sherifs Dur,on and McCausiand
~ Augusta made TWO calls On Ma
pie stree. and one on Ticonic stree,
Saturday night in sc search Of Ii
auos. bu, the searches were unsuc-
ceSsfuL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02
George A. Wilson

The death of George A. Wilson oc-
CURED in the hospital here Sunday
morning. He was born in Old Town.
March II. ls44. He enlisted in Co.
d, II L. s. Inf. at Bangor. Dec. IT.
1852. and was discharged at For, Le-
fayette. y. Y. Sept. IS. 1865. He
came TO this Home from Old Town.
Jan. 81. 1911
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02

A. B. Emery Of New York. A 5.
Harris Of Penacook. \. H. and c.
A. Davis Of Quichee. VT, arrived in
the city Saturday By automobile and
remained here for the day. They
were on their way TO Otto pond.
where they will enjoy their annual
fishing trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02

Miss Frances Parker. late graduate
Of the training school for nurses con-
nected with the Augusta General
hospital. has been appointed public
health nurse to succeed Miss Helen
Dunn. resigned. and will enter this
Monday morning upon the duties Of
her new position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02
George L. Hanson

The death Of George L. Hanson oc-
CURED In the hospital here early
Saturday morning. He was born in
south Berwick. about a. Years ago
He enlisted in the l. S Navy at
Portsmouth. y. H., July 2s. 1851. and
was discharged Oct. 5, 1864. He
came TO this Home from Lancaster
Mass. Ma1 %. 1919. a wife in Lam
caster survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02

pans and pains
in my back. I
could not get
around to do my
work and had to
sit down and rest
often during the
day. l saw Lydia
E. PiAkh 4 ms
Vegetable Com.
pound advertised
in the papers and
read the testi-
m onia1s az
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02

Walter Lint. who was formerly en-
ployed on the Maine Central as
brakeman. has returned to his work
after serving 10 months overseas with
the 18th Division.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02

The regular meeting o: the Water
vile womans Club viii b held on
Monday afternoon at oc.osk at the
rooms a, II Main street. 4 fun at
tendance 10 desired. ~ there VIII De
business Of importance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02

Mrs. Earl Hancock. Mrs. Nathan
Stanton and Clarence Daggett ief,
Saturday for Rockland. where they
will remain for a few days with rel
atives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02

Mrs. II. W. Sanborn left Sunday
tients as far as Boston. She will
also visit her brother in Winthrop.
Mass, for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02

Marshal Harrington made a search
and seizure at Ticonic street Sa,ur-
day afternoon and found two quar,s
IF whiskey. No one is under arrest
as Yet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02
Court Notes

At the local court room Saturday
morning three cases were heard be-
fore Judge A A. Matthew. The first
case was that Of man who was
brought in for being Intoxicated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02

A special meeting Of the WaterS1lie
Lodge No. T. r. and A. n. viii be held
4. Masonic Temple on Monday evening
u - clock for work u the u. II oe-
Srse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02
AUGUSTA LOCALS

A regular meeting of Gen. Phil
Sheridan Circle, No. ). Ladies of the
G. A. R.. will be held at O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon at G. a. R. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02
IT Want q POSifiO11''

IT Want q Position"
You don't know this young woman, neither do we,
but she has just been graduated from the -
business college, she has stencgraphy, typewfiting
and bookkeeping training. She is ready for work.
If she doesn't find place straight away she tells
about her qualifications in the positions Wanted"
department. She doesn't have to wait long for the
right made.to-ordcr job. Business training has
taught her to the same method if she loses her
pocket book or wishes to find desirable room.
Capable workers, Offering their services to bust.
ness men through the Journals columns rarely fail
to find the right opportunity.
In fact, not many business men would care to EN-.
ploy man or woman in position calling for "busi-
ness sense" if such applicant had not shown good
evidence of it by having advertised effectively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02
MRS, May
COULD NOT
WORK
Made Well and Strong by
Lydia e. Pinkham'. Veg.
etable Compound.

Columbia. PAT was very weak
and run down and had dragging down
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02

s. p. InmAn Of Bath was q ousi-
nesg visitor IN the city Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-02
Eventually you will find what you are
looking for in the Classified Columns


portuny
NERISEMET
For out OF the complex world of oaer
clear and unmstakable for
And
by letter. by telephone telegraph r
may be call to higher business
II
would lead to the realization
for best
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-13
Plans May Be Altered In Favor
Of Newer Type Of Fast
Battle Cruiser.
DANIELS HALTs WORK
oecrstary and Three Technical A.
vlssrs Are Going 70 Europe 70
Gather Information From Ex-
perIenced Officers.

Washington, March 1.-THE entire
battle cruiser program Of the navy,
involving an expenditure Of nearly
1600,O00.0OO. may be abandoned In
favor Of new type Of cruiser battle
ship. Secretary Daniels has ordered
work suspended on the six 36-knot
cruisers already authorized until de.
cisi0n ~ to the future type Of capital
ship has been reached.
There II wide difference Of opin.
ion among American naval officers as
TO whether the slow battleship and the
fast cruiser, should not give way to
ship combining the power Of the one
and nearly the speed of the other, and
became Of this fact congressional
committees have deferred action on
six additional cruisers. until a full re-
port on new types can be made by the
department.
Danlsis Going to Europe.
In order TO gather information Sec.
rotary Daniels and three technical ad-
vissfs will sail Saturday for Europe.
They will be met overseas by Admiral
Benson, chief Of operations and Vice
Admiral Sims and upon their return
general conference will be held at
which majority opinion Of expert
enced officers will be worked out a.
to what types OF capital ships should
b. built.
Work on the big ships II now only
In the first stage a. their construction
was held up during the war 40 de.
stroyers might be built. Recommen.
dations OF the Navy department that
six additional battle cruisers be al.
th0rixed were stricken from the naval
bill In the last congress because of
the disagreement between naval ON
GERS ~ to the kind OF capital ships
should be built In the light Of the les.
sons gained In the war.
Secretary Daniels issued this state
ment:
THE conclusion relating to the type
Of capital ships resulting from . close
study Of naval activities OF the present
war. has created such 4 difference OF
opinion among naval experts that the
secretary Of the navy has directed the
temporary suspension Of the building
Of the large battle cruisers"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-13

Allen Underhill went to Sand
stone Saturday to attend the
funeral Of P. H. Okrust, Allen be-
ing a former pupil of his.
Guy Townsend had the misfor.
tune to seriously cut his foot
Thursday. DR.. Ehmke was
called to dress the wound and
took some seven stitches.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-13

Mrs. Emery Scott of st. Paul,
visited Mrs. D. S. Scott this week.
The Town election was held at
Rutledge this year. The Willow
Riverites were here in goodly
numbers.
Congratulations are the order
of the day at Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Welshinger's-a fine baby boy ar
rived there Sunday night.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-13

Irwin Foster is under quaran-
tine with scarlet fever.
Toney Kepler was a Willow
River visitor Saturday.
L. Wiemmer and son went to
Duluth Thursday to visit his
daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holanbeck were
in Finlayson between trains
Tuesday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-13

Mrs. H. A. Watt visited her
daughters, who are attending
high school in Finlayson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Cassidy of
Minneapolis, visited Mrs. Holan-
beck the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Mathews re-
turned to their home in Pierre,
S. D., after visiting relatives
here.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-13
ROBINS REPLIES TO FRANCIS
Files Copies o. officlal Papers With
Senate Committee.

Washington, March 11.--Raymond
Robins Of Chicago. former head of the
American Red Cross mission to Russia
presented to the senate propaganda
committee copies Of ofiicial documents
70 show that he was the recognised In
termediary between Ambassador Fran.
els and the Bolshevik authorities.
Mr.. Robins. who reappeAred before
the committee at his own request after
Mr., Francis had testified Saturday.
also presented papers to show that
the Ambassador had agreed to recon-
mend to the state department recogni.
tion Of the Bolsheviki government pro-
vided the Bolsheviki would continue
the war against Germany.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-13
st. Louis Liquor Men Want Dry Test.

st. Louis. March 1t.-~An attempt
to have the recent action Of the Mis-
souri, legislature in ratifying the ma
tional prohibition amendment repudi.
ated by referendum vote has been
begun by the st. Louis Retail Liquor
Mems association. representing 1000
saloon proprietors.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-13
MARSHALL FAvORS LEAGUE
Advises Adoption OF Plan or Prepare
for Next War.

VoT Noxx war.
Phoenix. March 13.--Voicing his per-
sonal preference to "eat q little dirt
rather than to have another war" and
declaring with regard to the league Of
nations that since the day OF Wash
ington's stand against entangling ALI
ances times have changed" Thomas
r. Marshall. vice president Of the
United States, gave his views to a
joint session Of the Arixona Legisla.
ture.
Vice President Marshall asserted
that America was faced with the
choice either Of Joining In some plan
to prevent future wars or Of prepar:
ing Immediately for the next outbreak.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-13
Rutledge

Geo. Gongola left Tuesday for
South Dakota.
Miss Angelina Bowers went to
Finlayson Wednesday.
The Misses Robertson are en-
PERTAINING Miss McNut of Sand
stone.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-13
MEDIATION BOARD FAVORED
Disputes Between Authorities and
Companies Would ee Adjusted.

washington, March fi.-~Several
government departments have under
consideration the organization OF a
board to hear cases involving disputes
over rates between local authorities
and street car. gas and electric com.
panies and other public utilities and
10 make recommendations. No legal
power would be sought to provide for
the carrying out Of these recommended
lions. dependence being placed on
moral influence.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1919-03-13
wabash Road Head Dies.

st. Louis. Mo-. March liz r.
Kearney. president OF the Wabash
railroad. died here OF pneumonia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-06
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS PLAN
TO DEFEAT REPUBLICANS
VIII Hold Night Sessions IT e.. q. r..
Members NeGin DiIntory
Tactics.

"ASHINGTON. January Dem
ocrauc leaders of the House have Ia id
pians to Illustrate the expected at
tempt or the Republicans to force an
extra session OF Congress \ caucus
, Ths neld In the office of Speaker Clark
y nose present included chairmen Of
important committees and other lead
e!s. except Representative Kitchin
who Is In North Carolina
me plan agreed upon was to convene
inc rouse ut IL a. NJ. instead Of noon.
hS Is CUSTOMARY. and 10 hold night ses-
sions. This Will not be done. howewcr
un,ii tho Republicans start dilatory
Eleven supply bills and the war rev.
ehue bill must he passed in order To
pre.ent an extra session. IL Is believed
W these, inc rivers and harbors meas
legislative. executive and judiciary
pill VIII be reported probably By Tues
Day and the diplomatic and consular
Dill VIII follow later in the week
The remaining appropriation meas
possible.