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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

There was a large number of citi-
zens on hand to see the boys off.
and the Belfast Band kindly offered
to do escort duty. no small favor at
such an early hour. The band play
ed as the company marched down
the street and several selections at
the station adding much to the i'm
pressiveness Of the hour. The com
pany is in fine shape and cannot fail
TO make splendid showing at Dew
ems If 1t keeps up TO the standard
1t set last year il will come home
with honorS. Many OF the men who
We're in the company last year are
not az present, the time of enlist
mcnt having run out. Others have
taken their places.
Mayor c. W Wescott with Mrs.
WescOtt and son. Horace. returned
Friday from Il motor trip to Mon
treal, Quebec, Ticondiroga. New
burg, \. y. and other places along
the route. taking with them d camp
ing OUTFIT and dispensing with hote IS
whenever possible. Unfortunately
-'io9 iltIeH NtScOtI, II. ii. ,. u
who accompanied the party. was
taken i'll last Saturday morning with
appendicitis and was obliged to re
main in Newburg with her aunt DIR.
Adelaide Wescott. Mrs. S. A. Par
ker. who was also in the automobile
party. remained with her and they
Will arrive early next week by train.
Miss Wescott having sufficiently re
covered to make the trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

grain growers, especially those who
are extending the production of
wheat farther west and its advan-
tages may offset in part at least, the
injury resulting from the shutting of
Canadian wheat out of United States
markets by the new tariff. In the
past wheat in the prairie provinces
had to be rushed from the thresher in
order to catch the flag end OF the sea
son Of lake navigation or be held up
all winter at the head of the lakes.
BY the new route the movement may
continue steadily all winter with
great saving of storage charges and
d shorter rail haul for large part of
the western crop.
The Canadian Government has
built an elevator of l,250.0Q0 bushels
capacity at Vancouver and handlers
Of grain sec a great future for the
ner route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
CLIN

John K. Written of Oakland was
in town recently calling on old
friends.
Mrs. Villa Mari of Pennington
paid a visit last week to her sister.
Mrs. Frank Threshcr and her broth
CT, Alphonzo Dixon and their fami-
lies
Misses Doris Reynolds and Lillian
Bond Of Lancaster. n H, have re
turned home after paying q visit al
the home Of their teacher, Miss
Winnifredr Shaw.
Fred II. WakeIy and George
Hodgedon were in Watcrvilie Satur-
day where they installed Whitman
refrigerator in the Brown dining
rooms.
Miss Amanda Salisbury was the
guest during last week of her grand
mother Mrs. Eta Salisbury.
Robert Wormwell and fumily. Mrs.
Ida Wormwell and Mrs. Athena Nc
Kenny and Mr.. and Mrs Spear all Of
Noodfords, who were guests of Chas
Mckenney and wife for Old Home
week, returned home Sunday morn
ing
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Harmon were
weekend guests OF her lurents, MIR
and Mrs. James Warren Of Benton
Station.
Mrs. Clara Jordan who has been
staying in pittsfield for several
months, was in town for the week
end.
Mrs. Esther Rich Of Portland who
has been visiting her brother, Simon
Pettigrew for some time was in the
village last week paying q visit at the
home Of her niece, Mrs Scott Me
Nelly.
Mrs. Eudora Worthing Webb and
daughter. Mrs. Ethel and Althea
who have been guests at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. f. L. Whitman. left
Saturday for visit in Benton and
Portland before returning to their
home in Brooklne. Mass.
Mrs. c. 6. Hayes of Pennington
has entertained house party al her
cottage the "Wigwam" on the Sc
bastlcook river for a week Mrs
Ernest Odell and Mrs. Russell Of
Pennington remaining for the week
and Mr.. Hayes, Mr.. Russell and Mr.
Odell coming over for the Weekend
Carroll Hooper who has been en-
ployed for some weeks in the drug
store of his uncle, Perloy l.. Cotton.
has finished his work and returned
TO his home in North Arson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archer Weymouth
have as guest. Mrs Weymouth's
sister, Miss Luclla Laing OF Passa-
dumkeag.
Arthur Osborne of WaterviIle was
in town last week demonstrating
tractors to Old Home week visitors.
Mrs. TIA Spaulding Terrill and
daughter and her mother. Mrs.
Evora Spaulding of Richmond and
Mrs. Lizzie Spaulding Kaub of Port
land. were in town last week visiting
relatives and calling on friends.
The dance at Town hai- .-idny eve
Fning given for the Old Home week
visitors was a very enjoyable affair.
The floor was covered with dancers
and spectators filled the gallery. This
is the second dance for the week and
both have been very successful.
Miss Evangeline. Mailhot and her
sister have been guests for a week of
Mrs Rosa Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashton Wardwell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
jlyodtf

ISOLATION, Amos =. Roberts. was re-
elected for life. The other officers
elected were O. .. Roberts. 1st vice
president; Jesse Mower. secretary
and treasurer. 1t was voted TO meet
next year at Crosby Park. Reports
showed but two deaths in the fam
lily since the last meeting and sever
al births. A bountiful dinner. was
served and the table beautifully
decorated with flowers from the gar
den of Q. O. Roberts. After dinner
interesting and entertaining remarks
were made by seevral mem bers par
ticularly by Miss VI. O. Winslow.
Some were present who had not
been able to be present for several
years. The meeting closed with the
singing Of God be With You Till We
Meet Again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Annual Reunion Roberts
Family Claims S5 Present

Dexter. Me, Aug. 14-The 21st
annual reunion of the Roberts fam
lily was held Tuesday at Crosby Park
50 members of the family being
present. The towns represented
were Milo, Old Town. Bucksport.
Fairfield. Atkinson. Foxcroft. Au-
susta Beverley, Mass. and Bridge
port. Conn. In the absence Of the
president of the association. Amos
3. Roberts, who was not able to
journey so far from his home in
Stoney Creek. Conn, Mrs Eva l..
Fassett. president of the Rebekah
Assembly of Maine. presided at the
business session of the association.
and the former president of the as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

and Granddaughter, Winnifred Oh
aBth were weekend guests in towf'
Chas. Byther and daughter, MIS-
Gladys Byther knowlton OF Albion
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. L. T.
Stratton last week.
Fred Hatch who has been living
in Waterville for the past two years
will return to Clinton TO reside. he
has purchased the Ralph b. Run
nelIs residences on Church street
The. Chautauqua entertainments
which were held in town last week
ver well attended and very enjoy
able and satisfactory. The pro-
grams were given by musicians and
lecturers of ability and pleased the
audiences The Radcliffe 60. will
return for the second engagement
next year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Lack Of proper admlnstra,i ~
rather than lack of public support
was the cause Of tho failure hereto
fore 10 satisfy TIE demands for re
relief of disabled veterans. Th i,
lack. VIC believe. has been supplied
President Harding has put into efec;
the new act providing for consotida-
ton of the various agencies and has
selected Colonel Charles r. Forbes. a
capabl administrator. and t,irty
million dollars have been provided
with which to carry on the work Il
IT is not carried on properly Il com
plant under existing conditions
should receive prompt attention. The
need for improvement was great and
urgent and il will he cause for much
qualification TO be assured that the
H,isfortuncs OF the disabled soldiers
aye to he relieved insofar as a CRATE
full country may do So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

THAT man has dncd in this res
taurant every day for over year and
has never failed to fold up his nap
kin each time when he is througi:
eating" said the waiter in n down
town restaurant. still he knows
that as soon as he leaves throw the
napkin into tho laundry. He just
wastes his energy"
who is the man."
His name IS Johnson Hes an cfi-
cheney expert New York sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Kennebec Navigation Co.

Direct AL Mater Route I. ON POINTS IN the
kenncbec Valley to Boston.
STEAMSHIP CITY OF R0Ck AND
Leaves Gardiner at 4.S0, Cedar Grove
: Richmond at $40. Bath at every
Tuesday. THURSDAY and sunday n ght
Leaves Boston Mondays. Wednesdays
end Saturdays AT r NJ. for all kenne-
bee Points and on Fridays at p. u. for
Bath only, Special day trip from Bath
only. 10 Boston Saturdays at $50 A. NJ
BOOTHBAY DIVISION
Daily Boats to and from Boothbay Har-
Dor and the Is.anGs are operated by tins
company connecting with steamer to ami
from Boston AT Bath.
ALL SAIIISt.S On DAYLIGHT TINE
Send for time tables and other tnfornIa-
ton 20
kENSEBEC SANIGATIOS co.
Publicity Department Bath. Maine
$40
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Sad Case

The two far maids were seated
side by side on the resort hotel porch;
one read, the other looked YEARLY
about the girl infested place.
oh" sighed the first with tender
sympathy as sh" put down her book,
could anything be saddor than A
Man Without a Countryr' "
Yes" the other replied gloomily.
"A Country WITHOUT It Man. New
York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

will be continued Moreover most of
the congressman will have an oppor-
tunity to return TO their homes and
get in closer touch with public SEN
timent, than otherwise would be pos
sible. They will SO be better in
formed as we'll as in better conf
ton for the hard work OF closing up
the matters before Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
HER GRATITUDE IS
SIMPLY UNROUNDED
SAYS THIS WOMAN

Anyone who has been benefited
as Tanlac has benefited me should be
willing for the sake of others to tell
il to the world" declared Mrs. Arthur
Stoddard. highly esteemed resident
of West SwanZey, y. H.
Three years ago l was taken down
with nervous prostrations and was
very sick for long time. In fact, l
got in such bad condition | didn't
think | could recover. / had awful
headaches, severe pains in my back.
and was so weak and rundown I
could hardly go from one room to
another. My stomach WAS in such Il
sensitive condition that everything
disagreed with me I just suffered
agony from indigestion. bloating and
pains about the heart. and was awful
short Of breath. I also suffered
dreadfully with neuritis in my arms.
hands and legs.
Il could never get any relief until
began taking Tanlac, but this med
icine has ended my suffering and
built me up ten pounds in weight. |
never have an ache or pain now, eat
good. sleep splendidly and just feel
fine. Ny nerves are calm. | am
strong and energetic. and can do my
houseworl with perfect ease. All
that is left of my troubles is the
memory OF them, and my gratitude to
Tanlac is simply unhounded."
Tanlac is sold in Augusta by John
COughlin; in Weeks Mills by J. a
Merrill: in West Washington by Wal :
ter F. Burdick; in China by Bailey
Bros: n AibolBby |: T, Cannon and
Libby Bros; inFNorth Wayne by W
L. Morrill, in Palermo by H. w
Worthipg: in Monmouth by Roy a.
De F'ratus, and by the leading drug
gist in every city and town-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Co. X Off for Camp Devens, Given
Escort by Band

Co. X, sixty-five strong under the
comamnd of Capt Basil r. Allen.
left Saturday morning for Camp
Devens for - DAYS training. and up
on their return the men will spend
Labor Day in Portland where they
take part in the street parade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

The Province of Ontario is willing
for all its rum to be shipped into the
United States Evidently doesn't
care for the reputation Of being a
good neighbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

a thirty day recess by Congress
does not warrant criticism. Not only
is there limit to effective endurance
OF congressman there are other coed
reasons for the recess. During that
period committee work on the taric
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Here is what the Norway advcr-
User offers for the Maine hunter
cithes small boy or man. with girls
and women not excluded:
A fortune awaits the persisten nj
hunter II able to round up a strange
variety OF amphibians or frogs inhab-
lung the quiet waters of Overset
pond. y party OF Norway fishermen
one or whom is naturalist made the
discovery the other day. A specimen
was sighted and frantic efforts made
TO land the rare find. without success
some time was spent trying to hook
the frog. but the sly recluse would
not be coaxed or driven onto the bait
inc fishermen have good descrip-
ton OF the markings and general
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Now is the time to buy bluefish
green corn, blueberries, tinker mack
erel and Eastern and Western sal
mon.-Boston Transcript.
Thus does summer verge on aut-
umn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Look Younger

ElL out those hollow checks and
VT, L,i,hkies-look and feel young and
Iuii OF energy. Let u. T.. Bither or
any an; good druggist supply you with
healthy flesh, strength and nerve
force.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Monday August IS, 1921.

There can be no assurance OF the
peace Of the world in the absence Of
the desire for peaee.'-Seeretary
Hughes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Editorial Comment
On Lending

IWashinElOn I'0St
The Washington conference is an
other proof that the world lends an
ear to the one who lends the money
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

hape which differs in numerous de
tails from the type pictured by the
scientific world. Being a link con
Meeting the pickercl and leopard
frogs it's anatomy would of necessity
prove strange and possibly miscOn-
struc many Of DarWin's favorite
statements. If, after dligent search,
frog is found covered with lemon
colored stripes along the back; an
irridescen; head and stubby legs. the
valuable creature has been seen. so
far as known, Ovcrset- pond is the
only location in United States where
the specimen has been found. Scien-
tifically speaking. its name is 'Hyler
EssemOntelcmon" and thus far is q
priceless product.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Let the League of Nations do it
in Silesia. Perhaps in that way the
League may dispose Of itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
WHTTEFIELD
Ernest n. PrebIe

Funeral services for the late E.rn.s,
r. treble were held at the family lot
On the Prsbie farm Wednesday, Aug.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
DR.. LeOnhardt Says

the cause of Piles is internal: ina
why salves do not give lasting relie,sus
why cutting fails" Hem Rod "wors
wnile you sleep" Removes the caus,s
money back If it fails, says Fletche'
drug store.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

10. at $50 =. NJ. Rev. Frederick EN-
merson of Alma presiding. Mr.. PreOn
went West many years ago. He aie'
AT facihc Grove. Cal. He leaves one
"rotner, Henry, and two sisters. III"
ana Marian Prcble. all of California
He was the Youngest son of the late
Aoram and Byzantine Preble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Light and Airy
Left Earful

Babe Ruth d!sljkcs to pinch at bat,
He'd rather sock for blocks.
In fact the only place he'll pinch
Is in the pitchers box.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot be held responsi.
BILE for the preservation or return
Of rejected communications
Address all communications relating
70 subscriptions and advertisements
TO Kennebec Joprual Company,
Publishers, Augusta. Maine.
MEMBER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Associated Press 10 exclusiveiy
entitled to the use for republication OF
Ill Dews dispatches credited to II or not
otherwise credited IT. this paper ana
Also tse local news published herein.
All rights Of rep1 piication of sl'ec'ai
dispatches herein are also reserved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Your son is an actor, Mrs. Finni
gan"
Faith, he is" And what role does
he play" Roll. is it? Faith, he rolls
up the curtain."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
kENNEBEC LODGE. NO

Loyal Order of Moose. meets In 6.
n X hali' Water street. first and tnt,',
Nse6dnesday evening of each month !"
GEORGE =. GOLFER, Dictator,
w. w. JACKSON. Sec, ~ PIKE -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Bishop Edwin II. Hughes, DID,
LII D., resident bishop of new Eng
land, is attending the campmeeting
at Littleton. preaching morning and
evening on Thursday. President
Murlin Of Boston University is also
in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
U.o.G.c. MORRILL, coMMANoERY

40. ~ u. -. u. q. Regular meetins,
second and fourth TUESDAY evenings
at isu O'Clock at Golden Cross nall
ETHEL V. COLBY. y. y
w. T. cLOUGH. F. K. h
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

a species Of wild pigeon. one or
more has oftcn been seen by several
people this season near Carrabasset
station in Jerusalem Township w
c. Records saying that he has seen
one or more at least 50 times. r. W.
Cross Of kingman remembers that
when small boy he heard his father
Ind grandfather often speak Of the
wild pigeons on Pigeon hill, the same
locality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Quarters and Accommodations for
immigration facilities at Portland is
just now quite a problem. An imi-
grant detention building and en-
larged quarantine quarters are much
needed. A delegation has just re-
turned from Washington. reporting
no definite promises, but feeling en-
couraged as to prospects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

And now loulton is enthusng over
the talk Of a new l00-room hotel, it
being said that the proprietors Of the
new building provided the business
men will give assistance A bath is
planned for each room with several
suites for year around guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Maine Gossip
POEMS

Auslander, in The Nortt
American Review
I now a Place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Rumford and Rumford people are
just naturally much pleased with the
new park on the bank Of the andre
scoggin, recently presented to the
town by the local power company.
1t has many beautiful views, it is
welt laid out, has numerous seats for
the visitors. and swings etc, for the
children are planned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
AUGUSTA LODGE NO. se4. e.P.o,e.

regular meetings in the Elks Home;
=" intiir0p street. the second aha
fourth Thursdays of each month al
o'clock.
]. F. BILODEAU. E. R.
w. G.. THOMAS, sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
AUGUSTA CAMP NO 74oo, M. W. 4

negular meeting second and fouri,iI
-"NAoay OF each month AT u. A. X, hAA
w. W. TAYLOR. Consul :.
BERT l.. NICHOLAS. CLERK
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
KEnNEBEc TRIBE NO. Is, IMP. o.

X. NJ. Regular meeting FRIDAY eve
ming. Golden Cross hall at O'Clock
JAMES A. JONES. Chief Of Records
apr20. mon wed lNr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Chester w Magoun Of Brunswick
has invented a machine that will
make two positive prints of two mo-
ton picture negatives at the same
time. Il discovery that Will greatly
facilitate and advance that work. 1t
is said TO do what no other machine
has ever done. that is, when started,
The positive and negative films move
forward without stop until the en-
tire print is completed,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
LOMBARD CAMP. Psi. ROYAL

Ne5gnoors OF America. Meetings ssS;
ond and fourth Friday evenings o.
each month at G. A. r. hall.
IVA HASKELL, oracle.
JULIA l.. ROBINSON, Rec
IL mon Il r.i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
cALANTHE LODGE. NO. So, K. p

Regular meeting "Wednesday evenings
meeting commences at 7.3J.
PETER BUSH, JR., c. c.
PERCY Z. D. KNOX, K. of r. and ;
rlOp-tu- w d r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

OHN TON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. w.
Regular meeting every third TUESDAY
at ) o'clock.
F. VI. SPEARIN. Capt
A. NJ. DRUMMOND Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
g. a. Ill, THE REGuLAR MEeTINe
KNIGHTS OF THE mAccAeEss

kennebec Tent No. Is. meets In Mae.
cabees hall on the first and third
Tuesdays OF each month al 80.
HERBERT A. FOLSOM. Com
WM. E. CROSS. Il. h
mon Wpa-Sat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Augusta Lodge Directory

JGPH 7 HA ENCAMPMCNT NO. J
Meetings at y f. NJ. every second
and fourth TUESDAY.
HOYT II. AUSTIN, {. +.
q. s. PEASLEE. Scribe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
r. 8. cAPEN REeeKAH LODGE

No. 81, l. Q. y z, meets ID and IN
Wednesday evening at o'clock.
ELIZABETH JACOBS, y. q,
MRS. CORA PEASLEE, Res. Sec
mch2sm-M-f 1Yr