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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02
AUGUSTA GIRL
AIDING IN EAST
Winnifred E. Merrill, Formerly
of This City, Writes from
Syria Of Orphan Relief
Work.

The campaign of the Near East Re-
lief to secure relief for the orphans
in Armenia holds special signif!-
canoe to the people Of Augusta, for at
the present time Miss Winnifred F..
Merrill, one Of the former schoo,
teachers Of this city and daughter of
MIR. and Mrs. James Merrill of I
School street, is one Of the workers
now aiding these people. She for
merly taught in Waltham. Mass, and
has also been on the staff Of both the
Smith and Williams Grammar schools
in this city. She was stationed at
Constantinople for several weeks and
later appointed to take charge Of an
orphanage in Chair, Syria.
Many interesting letters have been
received from her by her parents.
Miss Merrill says that nearly 100
villages have been restored and in
one fortnight 5000 refugees in the
vicinity Of Aleppo were brought back
to their homes. Soup kitchens have
been established at the points of
greatest need and feed more than
80, 900 each day. She says that near
ly 100 homes for orphaned children
have been established. and that they
are not merely places for the be-
reaved and destitute children, but are
schools. which give them industrial
training and win turn them out self
supporting citizens.
There are approximately $4,000
orphans being cared for in these
homes. The orphanage at Chair
opened with $50 but at the present
time there are over 800 there. Miss
Merrill and Miss Smith, Red Cross
nurse. are the only Americans there.
THE committee has recently &C.
quired more buildings for the use Of
the orphanage," writes Miss Merrill,
land now the boys and girls are sep
arated and Miss Smith and myself
are living in a little house by our
selves. a short distance from the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02
CIVIC FEDERATION NOTES
Miss Dunn, Nurse in Charge Of Mill
Station, Now Has 26 Babies IN.
der Her Care

Miss Helen r. Dunn, the efficient
nurse in charge of the milk station
now has &c babies under her care
Every woman who sends to Mrs. D
W. Adams. treasurer, ST. for member
ship in the Civic Federation, can ex
perience the satisfaction of knowing
that she is contributing to the com
fort and we'll being Of these bellies
and others, whom the milk station
will later serve.
The milk used for the babies is paid
for by all parents who can afford to
pay. In other cases it is furnished
without charge. In all cases the the
benefit Of being supplied with the
right mixture for food and has tbs
trained observation Of both doctor
and nurse. 1t is hoped that every
woman in the city who feels that
she can spare dollar, will become
member Of the Civic Federation
and have a share in this good work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02
BETTER THAN CAlOME[
Thousands Have Discovered
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets
are a Harmless Substitute

Dr.. Edwards Olive Tahlets-the sub.
situte for calomel-are a mild but sure
laxative, and their effect on the liver is
almost instantaneous. These little olive
colored tablets are the result of Dr..
Edwards determination not TO treat
liver and bowel complaints with calomel.
The pleasant little tablets do the
good that calomel does. but have no
bad after effects. They don't injure the
teeth like strong liquids OF ca,omel.
They take hold of the trouble and
quickly correct it. Why cure the liver
at the expense of the teeth? Calomel
sometimes plays havoc with the gums.
So do strong liquids. It is best not to
take calomel Let Dr.. Edwards Olive
Tablets take its place.
Headaches, 'dullness" and that lazy
feeling come from constipation and a
disordered liver. Take DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets when you feel 'logy" and
heavy" They clear" clouded brain
and "nerk I'd" the spirits. 1ocand 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02
'rphanage where we enjoy American

orphanage where we enjoy American
food.
| The ArmenianS are not able to do
! enough for us, they are SO grateful.
/ One evening they gave US a program
! of vocal and instrumental music of
, the highest quality. Everything was
as dainty and proper as could be and
/ the women and girls were very hand
some.
| The men in Beirut, Tor the most
part, look sleek and neat. but the
women slide along as though they
had no right to be there. The chill
| dren-it is terrible-rags and dirt and
fat little 'tummys.' playing by the
. roadside. about as they do in a
| French town. only in fewer clothes.
With only few exceptions, the chill
dren about Chair, where I am now
located, are husky and plump, for the
Red Cross has been distributing soup
| throughout the towns that have been
suffering most
This is the most beautiful country
I have ever seen, full Of fruit trees
and beautiful. immense roses. The
houses are all gray stone with tiled
floors and plastered or whitewashed
, over the inside walls.
! 1T would be only a strong bright
child who could live through the four
| years Of war here and come out alive.
! It is the best of the children who are
left. Many wealthy families divided
their supplies. sold their property and
finally starved to death.
| to keep up the breath of life and there
are large orphanages all about us.
wish tou might see the blessed little
things. They are like groups of little
kewpies sitting around and playing
with apricot stones and little tops
made of spools. There isn't a doll in
the place.
Il have not seen piece of pie since
landing at Beirut and the only one
before that since leaving America
was at Derindje where some of the
L. S. submarine chaser crew made
some raisin pies. The rockiest spot
in Maine is a parlor compared with
this place. When think of the ex
travagant luxury in which even the
poor children of America live and
then see these children it does not
seem right. l sometimes tie a string
around bright piece Of cloth and
stick in a little white rag for a face
and call it doll and present it to
, some sick little girl and she is de-
lighted. 1t would do your heart good
; to see her expression.
Syrian women are inclined to sit
back and let the men run things.
have not become so much Syrian as
! that and hope never to. My one idea
! is to show the women that I come in
! contact with that their ideas and
! wishes are just as important as the
! mems. Here the men do all the fine
, dressing and primping and being
waited on. Even the mattresses at
; the table serve the men first, unless
keep my wits about me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02
Army Officer Confers
With War Workers In
Interest EX-Seryice Men

First Lieut.. Glenn P. Gardner, Infan-
try. Z. S. A, attached to the Office OF
the assistant secretary Of war, SER
vice and information bureau, passed
Monday afternoon in the office of the
local Red Cross chapter going over mat
tiers in connection with the ex-servce
men. Comforting with the lieutenant
were Donald c. Metcalf. COM
mander of the local Legion Post:
DR.. Roland Mckay, acting assist
ant surgeon in the Z. S. Public Health
service; Dr. &. A. Coombs, past assist
ant surgeon, Medical Reserve, U. S.
Public Health service; Frank Southland,
war risk insurance officer, James Fitz-
gerald Post No. 2. American Legion;
Joseph Grenier, representing the K c. !;
Clifton B. Tracy, representing the Y.
NJ. c. A: Ernest Gray. representing
the after care section Of the Red Cross:
Hon. Willis z. Swift, chairman of the
local Red Cross chapter; Miss Ann Bib
Der, secretary of the local chapter; and
Miss Louise Powers, attached to the
New England Red Cross division
Matters concerning the health Of the
men who had left Uncle Sans service,
insurance, allotments, compensation
and the matter Of who were ligib!e for
medical treatment. were taken up and
discussed, it being the object Of the
conference to untangle any problems
that confront and might confront the
ex-service men. The matters of paper
work when man applies for the Va
rious benefits due him from the govern
nent were taken up.
Those present piled Lieut. Gardner
with questions concerning their various
lines, the lieutenant clearing up some
knotty problems. Vocational training
and compensation took up the greater
part of the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02
Moore-Chalmers

Miss Janet Chalmers the 1S-year
old daughter of MIR. and Mrs. John
Chalmers and Frederick Moore were
married at o'clock Saturday night at
the residence of the officiating clergy
man, Rev. George c. Bocrn, Cedar
street. The bride wore a becoming
frock Of Copenhagen blue crepe de
chine. and carried carnation pinks
and was attended by Miss Cathleen
Colcord. The best man was John
Mottola- Mr.. and Mrs. Moore will
make their home for the present with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02
UNITY

Mrs. a. D. Edgerly was in Bangor
a few days last week.
c. NJ. Whitney was a business y.s
itor in Augusta Tuesday.
c. B. Mitchell was in Bangor few
days the past week.
Guy Hunt. who has been the CUES
Of his mother, Mrs. F. H. Hunt, re
turnedeto his home in Newport Sa.
urday.
The annual meeting of the Cnity
Telephone Co. was held at Adams ha
Saturday, the following were electe,
for the coming year: President. Z. I
Chase: manager. c. NJ. Whitney
secretary. A. L. Estes; treasurer, c. ;
Cook: directors, c. NJ. Whitney, Wal.
ter Gerald, Ernest Crosby. L. I. BIS.
sey. A. L. Estes, E. D. Chase, c. G.
Fowler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Thompson ani
Mrs. Geo. Leadbetter are guests q
Mr.. and Mrs. William Ward in Sem,
erville, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02

Patients admitted to the Augusta
General hospital on Monday for sur.
gacal treatment were Louville Whit.
ten. Roscoe Witham and Wallace A.
Frost. all OF this city. Patients dis
charged from the institution were
MRS. Ripley Of Hallowell, Mrs. Miller
and Mrs. Patterson Of this city. and
Mrs. Fannie James Of Manchester
III OF whom have been at the hos
pitaI Tor surgical treatment; and
vernon Gaslin Of this city. who has
been at the hospital for medical
treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02

fair although very informal. olny tie
two couples and the host and hostess
being present, was most delightful.
Miss Macomber is stenographer in the
Belfast Savings Bank and Miss Brad
street is a nurse in the Tapley private
hospital. and is a new conner to Bel
fast. Mr.. Salter is a member of the
Third Maine Infantry. Co. T. and
since returning from overseas duty
has been employed in the H. L. Whit
ten Co. store. Mr.. Getchell is en-
ployed in the c. o. Poor & Sons drug
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02
lyneh.Farris

Ambrose M. Lynch and Bernice NJ.
Farris, both OF this city, were quiet
ly married yesterday at the parson-
age Of the Green street Methodist
church by Rev. W. J. Layton. the
double ring service being used They
were attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Farris. also Of this city. After q
short wedding trip the young couple
will make their residence at Brooks
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02
Boy Scouts, Augusta Troop No. 3

Troop No. 3. Augusta Boy Scouts,
will hold a meeting in the assembly
hall at the "Y" this Tuesday eve
ming at 7.30 o'clock. At this meeting
a series Of Pictures Of the Troop
camp at Castine. which was enjoyed
by many Of the boys last summer.
will be thrown upon the screen by
Scoutmaster Rev. E. s. Philbrook.
The story Of tho outing will be told
with reference to the interesting his
tory Of the region. The fathers Of
the boys are invited Plans for re-
refrigeration will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02
BELFAST
Deaths of Mrs. Arletta h.
Raleigh and Mrs. Charles
O'Connell-A Wedding and
ENGAGEMENTS.

Mrs. Arletta H. Raleigh died very
suddenly Saturday night al the home
Of her daughter. Mrs. Charles WEIGH.
Of heart failure. She was In her usual
health apparently. when she retired
and about 1870 was seized with the
attack from which she die not rally.
Mrs. Raleigh was born IN Washing
ton. the daughter Of J. c. and Priscilla
(Skidmore) Howe and was the widow
of Joshua Raleigh. For some years
she has made her home In Belfast
prior to which she lived for some time
in Lynn, where her son Arthur stlii
lives. Two daughters in Belfast also
survive her, Mrs. Francis X. Pendle-
ton and Mrs. WEIGH, also several
grand children. She was only 62
years Of age and her death is a great
shock to her family and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02

Miss Ella Hodgkins. teacher OF the
9Th grade at the harrington school,
resumed her duties Monday morning,
after being confined to her home for
the past two weeks by an attack of
tho grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02

Miss Muriel S. Haynes is attending
the three days council Of 100 alum
nae Of Smith college clubs Of various
parts OF the country which is being
held In Northampton. Mass. Miss
Haynes is member OF the class of
1904.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02

The Ball Bird Conservation Club
will meet with Mrs. Harry Thamp-
son. IL Lincoln street, Wednesday at
$50 p. NJ. Roll call, "Our Earliest
Arrivals. Paper scraps concerning
our winter birds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02

Hose team No, answered a still
alarm at 1886 P. NJ. Monday, for a
fire at the home Of E. r. Beane at
IS Chapel street. The fire was around
the funnel of the chimney and was
quickly extinguished with two chem
icals. The damage was Slight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02

The Rebekah Aid will meet
Wednesday evening, March 8, at
Odd Fellows Hall. Edith Foster
Almeda Taber. Mildred Caine and
Phoebe Sylvester acting as hostesses
4 good attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02

Clifton NJ. Tracey. assistant secre-
tary Of the Y. NJ. c. A., returned
Monday morning from Winslow
where he had been making short
visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02

Charles Whitney, who has just re-
turned from Portland after receiving
surgical treatment is i'll at his home
on Eastern avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02

John Spaulding. who was recently
called to Oakland by the death Of
his mother. Mrs. Samuel Y. epau,d-
Ing. has returned to his home in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02
A raw, SORE THROAT
Eases Quickly When You
Apply a Little Musterole.

And Miisterole won't blister like
the old-fashioned mustard plaster.
Just spread it on with your fingers.
It penenates to the sore spot with a
gentle Jingle. loosens the congestion
and draws out the soreness and pain.
Musteroie is q clean. white ONT
ment made with oil of mustard. It
is fine for quick relief from sore
throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis. Group, stiff
neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache.
congestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lum.
bago, pains and aches Of the back o.
joints, sprains. soremuscles, bruises. chill.
blains, frosted feet colds On the chest.
Nothing like Musterole for croupy chill.
dren. Keep it handy for instant use.
SOC and COO jars; hospital size $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Pollard Of
New Bedford, Mass. are visiting IN
this city as the guest Of their rela-
tives. MIR. and Mrs. Tate Watson, 15s
Northern avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02

. County Treasurer Bert P. Stuart
passed Monday at Belgrade where
he attended the town meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02

The marriage intention Of Clifton
Vernon Amazeen of Dexter and Ada
Stursis OF Augusta, have recently
been filed at the office Of the city
clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02

Crawford Gatcombe returned Mon
day morning to Bath where he is en-
ployed, after short visit in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Footman Of
Fairfield were visitors Monday in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02

the brides parents and in the spring
will take cottage near the city PARK
for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02

Thomas F. Cuddy Is III at his home
! on Is Crosby street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02
Mira. Charles O'Connell

Another shocking and very suooen
death occurred Monday morning. Mrs.
Charles O'Connell who was recover
ing from pneumonia passing away
from heart failure. Since the death
from pneumonia on Feb. 18th OF her
only son, Ralph. Mrs. O'Connell has
been very i'll but was thought to be
convalescing and on Sunday was able
to sit up for a short time. Her death
is a sad blow to her husband, bere1t
within two weeks of all he had in the
world and he has the deepest SYM
pathy Of the community. Airs. O'Con-
mel was formerly Miss Fanny Clark
of Castine. and is survived by one
brother Of that town, A. w. Clark.
also by two half-sisters. Mrs. John
Ward Of Belfast and Mrs. Phose
Eaton Of Springfield, Mo. Mrs. O'Con-
nell was for years with her husband
in the restaurant business and had
many friends who will mourn her
death While the time of the funeral
service has not yet been definitely
decided, it will probably ne on We'd
nesday at the residence on Park
street.
The funeral services for Helen /.
Moody, widow Of James B. Moody,
were held on Sunday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. Clyde b. Holmes, Pearl
street. Rev. George c. Sauer Of the
Baptist church officiating. Mrs.
Moody and her daughter Miss Dora
came to Belfast about Z months ago
from Boston and lived on Primrose
Hill. Much sympathy is felt for the
daughter who has been her mothers
constant companion for some years
and given her every care.
A double engagement was announc-
ed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Z. Frost on Cedar street. at an
informal supper party on Sunday
night. That Of Mis- Frances E. Ma
comber, daughter d Mr.. and Mrs. E.
L. Macomber and Byron NJ, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Salter of Bel
fast. and Miss Cora A. Bracket, r. n.
of Boston. and Charles E. Getchell Of
Belfast. Both young men were in the
service, Mr.. Salter in overseas duty
and Mr.. Getchell in this country. No
date for the weddings ha6 been an
nounced. The announcement was
made through the medium of red
hearts used as place cards, on which
the names of the young couples were
written. The dining room was daint-
lily decorated with cupids and the at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02

Roland F. Cony. principal Of the
Pittsfield grammar school. passe
the weak-and In this city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-02
AUGUSTALOC

George r. Townsend Of Waterville
, was q visitor Monday in this city.
The Coconino sun., 1920-10-29
ARIZONA COUNTY REFUSES
 PAYMENT OF REWARD OFFER

The board of supervisors of Mari copa county informed Fred Lewis, railroad station agent at Topoc, Ariz., the board was unable to authorize payment of 5000 which had been of fered by the county as a reward for the arrest and conviction of the mur- derer of Mir. and Mrs. Jas. Erhardt here last June.
 The board acted on an opinion by County Attorny L. s. Laney that pay ment could not be made legally for the reason that Nose Gibson, who confessed to the murder of the Err hardts before he was hanged at San Quentin prison, California, for the murder of Fullerton, Calif., rancher named Roy Trapp, had never been convicted of the Erhardt murder Lewis had said he had notified off, cers at Needles, Ariz., that a negro who answered the description of the murderer of Trapp was on his way from Topoc. Gibson was arrested at Needles.
 The board concurred with county attorney Laney in stating that Lewis deserved great credit for his work.
The Coconino sun., 1920-10-29
CALIFORNIAN DIES
 IN AUTO ACCIDENT

A man in whose pocket was found a registration card bearing the name of Herbert Noble Youtsey, Napa, Calif., was killed eight miles north west of Ray Tuesday when the au- tomobile he was driving overturned, pinning him beneath it. His Napa address was given as IT A street.
 A Mexican to whom the man had offered a ride, was also pinned down but was practically uninjured when rescuers liberated him. He said the driver of the car had remained alive for a considerable time after the car overturned and had endeavored to talk to him, but he could not understand English. Finally, he said, the man died.
 The Mexican said the accident oc- cured about t1:30 a. m., when the man drove the automobile, light car Of inexpensive make, against the side of the road, causing the machine to overturn.
 In a car was found women's and baby's clothing.
The Coconino sun., 1920-10-29
THE COCONINO SUN
RESERVE OFFICERS
 TRAINING CORPS

The R. o. T. c. unit at the Univers- ity of Arizona consists now of troops "A" "B" and "C", and band, duly separate organizations.
 "I see no reason," says Colonel Smith, commandant and professor of military science and tactics, "why this university should not have as good a cavalry unit as any in the country, as this is horseman's- section in clim- ate. on account of the many cattle ranches producing cowboys, and the perfect conditions for the horse him self.
 "A mounted drill has been started, ore troop drilling mounted each drill morning, while the other two work dismounted. A regular roster is kept so that all troops will get the same amount of each kind of drill. I be- lieve that the young men will find the mounted work full of interest, par ticularly that part of it which they will get in the riding school, or as it is known in the army, the bull ring Here we expect to develop some ex- pert horsemen since the men are of the right size and physique. The band has already turned out with instru- ments and has begun practice.
 By the first of January we should have unit here which should be ready to take the field if necessary, and that is the object for which all units work-to be able to ride, and to be able to handle arms mounted"
The Coconino sun., 1920-10-29
LAND BEING CONTRACTED
 FOR IRRIGATION PROJECT

That the Paradise Verde irrigation project is nearing form is indicated by the presence in the Verde valley of agents, contracting for land that will be covered by the water impound- ed by dam to be built at a point nine miles below Camp Verde. The water of the reservoir thus created would be backed up stream 15 miles, covering all the farming land from the Narrows north to Aultman. Con demnation proceedings are to be start ed for all lands upon which the own CTS fail to fix price considered req sonable.
 The same enterprise is to build a second storage dam at Horseshoe can- yon, about 70 miles northeast of Phoe- nix and will have diversion dam still further down stream, at the mouth of Camp creek. While there is to be irrigation of large tract of land, variously estimated at from 5O,- 900 to 100000 acres, the main feature will be the develoment of hydro-elec- tric power. Much of the water im- pounded and used for electric gener- ation must be delivered to the Salt River valley irrigation system. Only the flood waters may be diverted for irrigation of the new lands.