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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
BASEBALL AT TOGUS.
Team for Coming Season Already Be-
ing Talked BY the Interested.

As the moderation in the tempera-
turc o-;iCs more noticeable the at
tentior - tho lovers of good sport in
the Line are involuntarily turned to-
ward baseball. This branch of sport
was attempted last year and it is safe
to say that it met with the popular
approval at once. The team was COM
posed for the most part of civilians
connected with the Home and several
games We're played with teams from
the neighboring cities. The games be-
tween rival local organizations also
formed no small part of the sport of
the season. Much enthusiasm was
manifested by the members of the
Home last year. the attendance at
single games running far up into the
hundreds.
The question of the continuance of
this sport is now receiving the atten-
ton of the Togus Athletic Association.
One feature that presents itself with
force is the necessity for q complete
baseball uniform. experience having
proved clearly that ball players are apt
to play harder and with : more vim
when properly equipped for it.
Other equipments will involve con-
siderable outlay. and it is hoped that
the members and civilians of the Home
who are interested in the continuance
of baseball will manifest this feeling
in the same generous way that char
acteriZed the season of 1907. The Of
ficers are prepared to receive any sub
scription that may be offered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
DR.. MeServe'S Lecture on Work
of Indian and Negro Schools.

President Charles Francis Meservc,
Ii. D., of the Shaw University in
North Carolina delivered an address
Sunday morning at the First Baptist
church, upon THE Contribution OF IN
dian and Negro schools to the Present
Movement for Industrial Education in
Our Public Schools" DIR. Meserve was
a former resident of this city and q
valued member of the Baptist church
and is now at the head of the great in
stltution in the South. the work Of
which is unsurpassed He was among
the first in this country To discern the
Importance of the industrial education
and to urge its introduction. The
morning service at which DIR. MeSerI .
spoke was largely attended, as he IS
we'll known here and particularly by
those who desired to hear of the valued
ana interesting work being carried on
in the South.
DR.. Meserve in his address made
broad statements in regard to tie in
PRODUCTION of the Industrial work in
the institutions of that country and
how after several vain efforts on the
part of prominent and learned men
Congress made small appropriations in
order that the work might be carried
on as government reformation In this
work DR.. Meserve himself was instru-
mental. He spoke in q brief manner of
the institution Of the first schools for
this purpose, the Shaw, of which he
at present is at the head and the Hamp-
ton. The schools at the close Of the
Civil War was founded by men who
have served through the entire war,
ana felt the need at such a critical
time of the founding of institutions OF
learning for the negro residents, who
were III no way capable of earning their
own livelihood in a manner that was up-
ri-ht and 'citizenlike. Straight rules
were enforced in both of these schools
and they We're under the martial law
The men We're organized into COM
panies, with leaders and each al times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

had his specific duty. The women also
We're uniformed and taught in the varl-
Gus departments of work Besides the
regular hours for study a certain por-
ton of the day was devoted to the work
in the Industrial departments and such
benefits were derived that students not
only from the Southern part of the
United States, but colored people from
various places in the. world flocked 10
the institutions in order that they fiiEht-
become learned and return TO their
native country and forward their
knowledge.
Dr. Meserye also dwelt briefly upon
the education of the Indian and of the
accomplishment of the work in. that di-
reCtion. The Indian who had beer
taught from childhood not to work, be-
came an apt student in the several
branches and Indian students at that
university at present are intrumental
in the vast work being carried on. To
teach the Indian was much different
than the negro. The negro had been
under slave owners and had been COM
PEELED 10 labor but not so with the In
dian, who believed that work was for
woman alone.
The speaker touched upon the i'm
portance of having in our public schools
such courses whereby the student when
he or she leaves that institution for
the world may have some knowledge
OF work that they are to undertake.
The schools should prepare the scholar
TO do something besides the knowledge
which he has obtained from the text
books. The literary and Industrial
branches, thought DIR. Meserve, should
be taught side by side so that when the
student is cast upon the world he will
be able to work his way.
The address was listened TO With a
great deal of interest as DR.. Merservc
is speaker with a fun knowledge Of
the work has been such as to give
him an understanding of the need in
the North as we'll as the South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
Lecture on Prohibition In
the South by Rev. DR.. Meserve.

"A union service was held last even
ms at the Opera house and was at
tended by members of tn" different
churches of the city. The attendance
was not unusually large on account
of the stormy weather. but those who
braved the rain We're certainly well re-
paid and listened to one Of the best
lectures on prohibition that mas ever
been heard in this city
The service opened with 4 selection
by the Wor0noco Male Quartet, after
which the Scripture was read ~ Rev.
c. w. Bradlce ana prayer was offered
by Rev. Cyrus f. Stinson. Another
selection WAS then rendered by the
quaretet.
President Charles Francis Mescrve Of
the Shaw University. Raleigh, n. G.,
who was the speaker of the evening.
was introduced by Rev. =. &. Whitti-
more. DIR. MeserVc took as the sub
ject of his address. Tho Present Move
ment for Prohibition in the Southern
States"
DR.. Meserye started from the out
break of the prohibition movement in
the Southern states and dWelt consid-
erably in detail relating the exact fig
ures in many instances to rrove the
validity of his statements. The lead
ers of the Southern states have had n
very hard time in getting the I'rohibi-
ton movement started but have at
last succeeded in many Of their eff
forts. Their work is the result of over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

4 grand concert and ball will be
given at the Town hall in Clinton by
the Woronoco Male Quartet of this
city Friday evening, March 20,
which IL large number from here are
planning to attend. The quartet will
BE- assisted in the concert by Isaac Nc
coombe OF Colby College as reader and
Mrs =. p. Wilson and Miss Bessie e.
Jones at the piano. Music for the ball
will be furnished by the Leahy Or
chestra. The concert will begin at S
sharp and the grand march at 8
O'Clock. If very stormy the concert
will be postponed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
COUNTY NEWS
KENNEBEc.
LiTCHFlELD PLAINS,

]. A. Chase and &. NJ Rogers went to
Lisbon Thursday.
Mrs Z. NJ Walker and Mrs. H. w.
Maxwell visited Mrs. NJ. w. Adams
Thursday.
Mabel Merrill Sholtz of Lisbon Falls Is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Chase.
Mrs. c. s. Smith visited friends at
South I.itchfield Friday.
Flora Maxwell and Angie Roberts were
calling on friends Friday.
f. Shorey was hauling cedar pots and
sawdust from the mills Friday.
Granville Berry has gone to Carthage,
where he has secured employment.
NORTH WAYNE.
Miss Phyllis Ward went to Kent's Hill
Thursday to pass few days with rela-
tives.
The North Wayne Tool Co. has all
its orders nearly filled. a number of the
workmen getting through Saturday
night.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. Flora
Huff Thursday afternoon Refresh
ments We're served Good work done.
They hope to hold a fair in the near
future.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. b. Smith were BUSH
ness visitors in Winthrop Wednesday.
Mrs. Lois Smith passed Friday with
her brother, George Bessee in Wayne,
Mr.. Bessee is in feeble health.
J. w Benson went to Oakland Sat-
urday for short stay. He closed his
years work for the North Wayne Tool
Co. Friday night.
Mrs. Gertrude Tibbetts passed
Thursday night with her sister, Mrs.
Ethel Huff and returned to her work
in Gardiner Friday, after weeks STAY
IN Fayette caring for her little daugh-
ter, who has been very ill with pneu-
monia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

the United States. for several weeks.
will resume work this morning for an
indefinite period. At the time the work
was stopped the February issue was
ready for publication, but was held up
by the authorities, who would not al
low the management to mail the
copies. 1t is understood that many of
the pages will be made over and chang
ed and copies printed. These will be
taken to Washington by the attorney
for the Sawyer Publishing Co. and an
attempt made to have them re-entered
as second-class mail matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
DEAD IN BED.
Samuel PooIer Found Dead Shortly Be-
fore Midnight Sunday.

Samuel Pooler was found dead in his
bed at the Moses Carey. 123 Water street
shortly before midnight last night Pooler
had been drinking heavily for the past
two or three days and when his room
mate went to the room to retire he found
Pooler dead in his bed.
City Marshal Charles Harrington and
Coroner Frank Redington were notified.
The coroner viewed the remains and de-
cided to hold an informal investigation
today. 1t is not thought the mans death
was caused by any violence. Pooler was
a laborer. 81 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

A committee in charge of the Goth
anniversary of the founding of Water
vile Lodge, No. 5, 4. O. U. W., for
which celebration next Wednesday
evening appropriate exercises are to be
held, have arraigned q fine program
of entertainment The history Of the
lodge will be given and addresses made
by several prominent members of the
lodge, after which all will sit down to q
sumptous banquet under the direction
of the ladies of the Degree of Honor.
The remainder of the evening will be
taken up with entertainment, including
dancing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

seem assured. Colonel Reid was made,
a member Of lIavelock Lodge Of this
city in 1898 and Of Bayard Company
the following year. He served on tho
staff of Gen. Sr it'll with rank Of major
and later as mastering officer ON the
STAFF of the same brigade commander
Since 1904 he has been colonel Of the
3rd Regiment. He is an enthusiastic
and loyal worker for the order and
under his leadership the number Of
companies in the 3rd Regiment has
been more than. doubled and the Or
ganization is recognized as one of The
best regiments in all New England
His Waterville brothers believe that
what he has done for the Srd Regi-
ment he will do for the whole Maine
brigade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

Grand Overseer j. II. Mcmahon OF
the Maine A. O. L. w. returned Sat
urday from Millinocket. where il
company with Grand Master Workman
G.. $. Longley of North Arson and
Grand Recorder +. T.. Beanie of Hal
lowell, he instituted a new lodge last
Thursday evening. The nam" Of the
lodge is Magic City, No. 80, and
it was instituted with A charter menu
bers. The members embrace the lead
ing men Of the town, including bust
ness and professional
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

John Runnells, resident of Wins
low on the River road, created consid-
cradle disturbance at his home yester-
day morning on account of his mind
being slightly deranged. He threaten
ed violence to several members of the
family but was overcome each time
The selectmen of Winslow Were noti-
fled and will probably take action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

The regular Young Peoples social
was held at The home Of Rev. c. F.
Sargent Friday evening, the members
of his Sunday school class and that of
which his daughter is Il member be-
ing present, to the number of about
%. Guessing contests. games and
charadeS We're the order of the evening.
and a duet by Harry Jewett and Jack
AinSWOrth was much enjoyed. Re-
freShme1tS were served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

A bunch of young men, who were
c0ngregated in Depot Square about $50
yesterday afternoon created consider
able disturbance for a few minutes and
Officer Peacock appeared on the scene
and attempted to arrest the ringleader
who had been drinking and was inclined
TO be quarrelsome. He escaped from the
officer and ran along the Maine Central
track and crossed on the ice 20 Ran
dolph and at a late hour last night had
not been located
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
FOR BRIGADE LEADER.
WaterviIIe Pythians Nominate Col.
Walter e. Reid of This City.

The members of the Knights of
Pythias throughout Maine are much
interested i'll the announcement that
Col. Walter +. Reid of this city is q
candidate for brigade commander of
the Maine brigade. Uniform Rank, ut
the coming election. The announce
ment has been made by Il committee OF
Bayard Company No. 9, Of this city.
and the high standing Of Col. Reid i'll
the oder throughout the State makes
his election as brigade commander
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
INAUGURATION of City Govt Today.

The Inauguration of the new city
government will take place at the city
government rooms at 10 O'Clock this
forenoon. The mayors address will be
followed by the organization of both
branches of the city government and
the election in joint convention of the
subordinate city officials. Il is not
thought that there will be any con-
tests and most of the subordinate city
officials will be the same as last year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
Joint Committee Meetinu.

4 joint committee meeting of the To-
cal union of the International Car
Workers Union and the one from the
Portland union met in the Knights of
Columbus hall in this city Saturday
and held an all-day session. 1t is I'M
derstood, although nothing would be
given out, that the men constituted
grievance committees and are soon to
hand up something to the management
of the Maine Central Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

Heath Relief Corps will hold Co.'S
tnrle party Tuesday evening in G. A.
r. hall As this is the regular meeting
night the event will be for members on
" and each one is expected to come in
costume. Several candidates will be
initiated and it will be a more interest
ing occasion than usual Refreshments
will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
Funeral of Late Mrs. Eva c. Reed.

The funeral of Mrs. Eva c. Reed was
held at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon
from the family residence 220 Maine
avenue. Rev. John II. Clifford. pastor
Of the Highland Avenue Methodist
church, officiated and there was 4 large
attendance of neighbors and friends.
Some beautiful floral tributes We're in
evidence. The remains We're placed in
the tomb at Oak Grove cemetery to
await inter,nent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
Randolph Fire Department.

At the reorganization of the Ran
dolrh fire department Friday night tn
following officers were chosen:
Toreman-Samuel l.. Brooks.
First assistant-W. J. Totman.
Second assistant-Samuel Goggin.
Clcrk-Charles NJ. Thomas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

George Eddington has resigned his
position in the W. 7. Bell pharmacy at
the North End, and will attend the
Morgan Business College in this city.
His place in the drug store is being
taken by Augustus Thompson of Colby
College
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

A dog started fox on Undertook
street Sunday forenoon and drove the
animal onto the ice. He then chased
HIM down stream nearly to Shutdown,
but was unable to catch him and
finally gave up the chase and returned
home The chase was watched with in
tcrest by II number of men, but I'M
fortunately none of them had guns
50 the fox is still at liberty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

The freight business on the Maine
Central Railroad has been booming fer
the past few days, the yard i'll this
city having been overlooked with cars
There were so n:ary cars saturday
that it was necessary To hold freight
going west at stations east Of this
city until room in the Watervile yard
coald be provided. Many extras were
sent out all day yesterday and the
congestion greatly relieved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

Rev. G. f. Sargent preached Sunday
morning on The Leadership Of Christ"
at the Congregation church In the
evening his subject was Lessons
Learned From the Life of St. Patrick"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
PITTSTON.

The Ladies' Social Club will hold a
Baked Bean supper and social at the
home Of Mrs. Nellie Heath Wednesday
evening. March Is. if stormy the next
fair night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

The ice races scheduled for Saturday
morning We're cancelled on account of
the mild weather. There will probably
be no more races held on the track
this season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
William Reardon.

William Reardon died in the hospital
here Friday night of heart trouble. Mr..
Reardon was born in Ireland June 1.
1929. and followed the occupation OF
laborer. He enlisted in the I'd Battery,
Mass T A. from Pittsfield. Mass. Feb.
20. 1864. and was discharged at Galiops
Island Aug. II. 1865. He was admitted
to the Home from North Adams, Mass,
April l, 1902.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

me next regular meeting of the
Woman's Literary Club will lie held
Tuesday evening. The program of the
evening vii be in charge of the Civic
Improvement committee. An address
viii be delivered by Mrs 4. A. Kendall
of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

Mrs. w. A. Whiting and Mrs. Winnie
Gale entertained the Whist Club Thurs
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Whiting. The refreshments served
We're sandwiches, Russian tea and
olives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

Miss Josie Fuller Mrs. c. E. Merrill
of West Gardiner and Mrs. c. B. Rand
of Locke's Mills went to Brunswick
Saturday to attend the funeral of their
brother. Rolvin Fuller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

John C. Budd. sergeant of Co. n, has
been appointed commissary sergeant,
vice Thomas Reed resigned, who has
been in charge of the dining room for
the past two years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

At the Decimal Club last Thursday
evening, no regular program was
presented, but the programs for the
next three months meetings Wire ar
ranged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

One prisoner was brought before the
judge of the municipal court Saturday
morning charged with intoxication. Be
ing unable to pay his fine he was COM
mitted TO Jail for 80 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

E. w. Brooks left Friday for None
ton. n. B., where he will be employed
as a railroad engineer. in the building
of a 5o-mile road for the Canadian Pa .
cific.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

An adjourned meeting of the city
government will be held at 730 Tues
day evening and it is understood that
business of Importance is to be trans
acted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

C. A. Haight Of the Algier box fac
tory arrived Saturday from Marlboro.
Mass. bringing his wife and little
daughter. They are to live in the
Twombly house on Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

City Marshal Cults made his first
liquor raid Saturday. In company with
Officers ToZier and Peacock he went
through the Depot Square hotel. The
officers were unable to find any contra
band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

Rehearsal of St Matthews choir at
1.15 Tuesday evening in the church.
All members are requested to be pres
ent as an important subject will be
taken up. There will be visitors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

A new mast head was erected Sat
urday morning at the upper College
avenue 'crossing. The mast is many
feet higher than the old one, which
blew down and was shortened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

Roy Gilbert invited the members Of the
band to pass Friday evening at his home
The program consisted of music. Refresh
ments of ice cream, cake and confection-
cry We're served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
GARDINER.

G.. E. Huntington, has moved his
blacksmith shop from 66 Mechanic
street to the shop formerly occupied by
Ezra Smith at % Church street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

The Ladies' Aid of the Un;vcrsalist
church Will meet with Mrs. Mary f. King
at the Administration building of the In
dustrial School at the usual hour Tues
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

The Old South parish has extended ar
invitation to Rev. Charles Beals of Ban
gor to become its pastor. The invitation
has not been accepted as yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

George A. Bass and Capt. Thomas J.
Odlum have been appointed inspectors
of Post Fund supplies, vice Charles B.
Head and Capt. Henry Paulsen resign
ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

Thu ladies Of the Universalist church
will serve enc Of their famous SupperS
from II : Thursday evening. March
-. There " ill be everything to satisfy
the inner man ana plenty of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

Work in the Master Mason degree at
a stated communication of Watervilie
Lodge. No. SO, F. and A. NJ, at 13o
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
HALLOWELL.

W II. Perry was business visitor to
Portland Saturday. M,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
WINTHROP CENTER

George W. Burrill is passing few days
with friends at Canton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

George A. Bass, a clerk in the Home
store, has been made manager and
Thomas Hayes has been detailed to fill
the vacancy caused by the promotion
of Mr. Bass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
EAST WINTHROP.

A. f. Mace Of Waterville was in the
place Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

The drama, Mrs. Briggs of the Poul
try Yard will be given by Grade TX.
of the Highland Avenue Grammar
school, Friday evening, March q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

Watch for the announcement OF the
City drug store soda fountain opening ir
tomorrow's paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

H. r. Church went to Milford. Mass,
Saturday on 4 visit to his family and
returned last night.