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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17

er1t, ronseclated life. Many are Won to
FFtssff-fsts FOR example. BY the consistent
life of a. school teacher. The man. who
faills loudly in prayer meeting but mis-
treats his family and his fellow men is
! the biggest barrier to those who
would fotlow Christ.
Men believed in Christ They believed
Jesus was what he claimed to be: that
he could do all he said he could and
would: that he could draw all men I'M
to himself Bat they failed to confess
him. They were rulers, aristocrats
worldly men. What might they not
have done to bless Jesus and strength
en- the disciples had they been willing
to confess Him,
That is exactly the condition in Hal
lowell today. Men believe in Christ
They will not confess Him. 1t is a
| cowardly thing.
Men are obliged to believe in Jesus
because of many facts. Because of the
presence Of the church in the world
because Of the Sabbath day, Easter
and the great festivals The church is
the great witness. The Sabbath and
Easter are witnesses to resurrected
ann -'iNit DtiSNt DcCduSe Tie
best civilizations are those where
Christ and his teachings are. Compare
the pounding Of South America and
North America. The difference is
that Christ was not in the founding OF
the one, but was in the other. The
great difference in Haliowell today is
between those who believe in Christ
and will not confess Him, and those
who believe and will confess Him.
Men !'clieve in Christ because He lives
today, in the Bible. in 19 centuries of
history, in the hearts of those who
love Him and live Him.
Men believe in Christ; that He is the
greatest character of history, that He
is the greatest and purest man, that
He is the hope of society. They believe
it IS a good thing to have churches.
that their children should know the
Bible. Yet they will not confess
Christ They want to enioy the bene-
fits Of Christianity but will not do any,
thing. These men and women are un-
fair, untrue to God. The churches of
Hallowell 60 not want your money.
They want you.
Men ought to confess Christ for
many reasons. Why? Because Christ
commands it. and that ought to be
enough. Because it is His plan for the
propagation of the gospel Andrew
went and found Peter. his brother. 1t
Is the gracious thing to do To love
Him and tell Him you love Him. Men
ought to confess Christ. Jesus is still
on trial. Men ought to be honest and
bear Witness for Him. And finally men
ought to confess Christ because tell
ing about Him is the only way to get
Christ to stay in the heart The great
secret of being able to tell stories is
when one hears or reads them to at
once go and tell them.
How shall men confess Christ? With
the lips. the Bible says 50. With lives
changed and made consistent. BY being
church member. You owe it to your
Self. You owe it to God. | am going to
SiFe you chance to confess Him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17
TRIAL OF kENNEBUNK MAN
Alleged to Have Fatally Injured House
keeper Set for Wednesday.

Saco. Me-, Jan. 16.-At q conference
between Judge Albert NJ. Spear OF Gar
diner, who is presiding in the supreme
court here. Atty. Gen. Philbrick and
Lawyer John G.. Smith. the trial of
Fred II. Rankin of kennebunk, who is
charged with manslaughter, was set
for next Wednesday.
Rankin has been at the Insane
asylum at Augusta since September
Tor observation. A letter was received
ny the court here yesterday from Supt.
Sanborn of the asylum stating that it
was not necessary to keep the Kenne-
punk man at the asylum any longer.
rankin will probably be brought to
Saco and taken into court today to
Plead
Rankin and his housekeeper, Miss
leila Littlefield. aged about Go, quar-
lefd. Miss Littlefield died later, it be-
ing alleged from injuries received in a
nsht with Rankin following the quar-
rel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17
Closing of the Gray Allen Meetings.

With the services of Saturday after
noon and evening and that of yester-
day morning closed the work of Evan
gelists Gray and Allen for Hallowell
in the afternoon of Saturday they held
a special service at the Industrial
School. Mr.. Alexander was surprised
beyond measure when he found q
chorus almost made to order Many
of the churches might covet some OF
the voices heard in song last Saturday
Mr.. Gray likewise expressed himself
as delighted with the attention given
to the message of the gospel by the
inmates of the institution. The Satur-
day night meeting at the First Bap-
fist church was great occasion. The
large building was filled, everything
was inspiring and the preacher was
at ~his best.
Yesterday proved to be the time
when the best wine seemed to have
been left for the last of the feast. The
Baptist church was again crowded to
the doors: 200 extra seats We're brought
i'll. Mr.. Allen used the girls from the
Industrial school for his chorus with
fine effect. After the service of preach
ing meeting of all the Sunday school
scholars followed. Quite number con-
fessed Christ. Mr.. Grays sermon was
from John xii:42, 43: Nevertheless
even of the rulers many believed OH
Him bat because of the Pharisees they
did not confess it, lest they should be
put out of the Synagogue: for they
loved the praise that is of men more
than the praise that is of God"
The text carries lis back to exciting
days just after Lazarus was raised
IRON the lead. Lazarus was not saying
anything. But the people were saying
there is man whom Jesus saved
Therefore men would kill Lazarus.
wonder if the Devil would kill any oil
XGu because of a resurrected life? The
strongest appeal is that of consist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17
NINE DEAD-Six INJURED.
One Result from the Severe Storm in
New York City.

New York, Jan. 16-Nine lives were
lost and six persons were injured In
one of the worst storms that ever visit
ed New York City. The total down
fall at 10 o'clock Saturday morning
when the skies cleared, was 14R inches.
second only to the blizzard of 1899
when 15k inches fell, and that Of 1888.
in which Senator Roscoe Conkelin lost
his life, when 2O.9 inches fell. Eighteen
thousand men have been put to work
clearing the streets and it Is estimated
that the cost of removal will exceed
$500, 900.
Mayor Gaynor appeared at City hall
Saturday, quite as If he had not fought
for his life in the storm of Friday
night.
II was somewhat surprised" said
the mayor. ito learn by the morning
papers that my life had been thought
in danger The worst effect of the in
cident on myself is a certain soreness
of the chest which l feel and which I
believe is due to breasting the bitterly
cold wind"
Mr. Shepard, who fell Off a railroad
trestle while fighting the storm with
Mayor Gaynor, is seriously Ill. His
left leg and ankle were broken. He
suffers from shock and exposure and
he is 6S years old.
During Saturday afternoon traffic
conditions began to approach the nor
NAL again, though there was still much
congestion. The service on the Fall
River line, which had to be abandoned
Friday night was resumed Trans
Atlantic liners all reported sayere
weather at sea.
Thus far the snow storm. though
heavier than that of last Christmas.
has caused less suffering, because the
weather has been milder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17
Exe.I,enoe Of Our Water supply.

ply Is well set forth by IA. d. Evans. di-
rector Of the State laboratory of hygiene.
in report sent to Superintendent Sam
uel Soule. of an analysis of Cobbossee
water. Mr.. Evans says:
1.-The analysis shows that this sample
is free from evidence of either chemical
or bacterial pollution. The water Is in
good physical condition as we'll as chem
ically and bacterialy free from pollu-
ton. 1t is in almost the same condition
as when examined year ago. In its
present condition the water is in good
condition to use for drinking and for all
domestic purposes"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17
EAST WINTHROP.

w. F. Hewett went to Westminster
Mass, Saturday to visit his father
Isaac Hewett, for few days.
Miss Grace Cushman, who is teach
ing school at Monmouth, and Miss
Theo Cushman, who is teaching at
Wales, passed Saturday and Sunday
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.
Cushman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lilly of Gardiner
passed Sunday with Mrs. Lillys par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred L. Hewins.
Miss Bertha Spear of West Gardiner
is visiting at w. F. Hewett's.
Rev. A. L. Lane is confined to the
house with an abscess on his neck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17
The Junior Demonstration.

The annual Junior demonstration con-
Quoted, last evening under direction of
Capt and Mrs. Bivans at the Salvation
Army hall was highly successful in ev-
cry way. There was a large attendance
and the display Of enthusiasm was great.
program of musical and literary num-
bers was carried out eNcellently and it
afforded much pleasure to the gathering.
Among those who took prominent part
In 1t were Capt. and Mrs. Bivans, Bessie
Meader, Evelyn Dow. Esther Pushard.
Mrs. r. II. Written, Effie Pushard. Chris
tine McQuarrie and Mr.. and Mrs. George
H. Burns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17
VETERAN MARBLE WORKER
viii Celebrate 36th Anniversary Today
At His Home in Bath.

Bath, Ne, Jan. 16.-Daniel NJ. Melch-
er, Baths veteran marble worker, and
ore of the oldest men at his trade in
the State, today will celebrate his Seth
For a half century he has followed his
trade, and for almost 40 years has
been located in the same shop at the
corner of Front and Lndell streets.
He was born in Bungahuc, a part of
South Brunswick, Jan. H.. 1924, son
of Samuel Melcher. a well-known farm
er of his day. He obtained his school,
ing at the little district school and at
the age of 10 learned the masonry
trade and then went to Boston and
from there moved to Lowell and later
returned to Maine for time, locating
in Freeport.
When asked if the marble business
changed much Mr.. Melcher replied:
NO; it doesn't change nearly as much
as other lines of business. Perhaps
there are not so many marble slabs
used as there used to be but this is be-
cause granite has sprung into popular
ity"
Naturally Mr.. Belcher notes many
business changes in the city during the
mast 40 years and says that Baths
business district compared with the
time when he went into trade would
hardly be recognizable.
Mr.. Melcher is an attendant of Win
ter Street Congresat ional church and
lives at home with daughter, Miss
Jennie Melcher. He also has another
daughter, Mrs Georgianna Hodgdon of
Dover, n. H., and a son, Woodbury.
Melcher Of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17
|0f WinsIeW Passes AWAY
Suddenly Sunday Evening,
Seized While Answering Call
As Officer and Soon Expires.
One Of the Oldest and Best Known
Officers in the State.

The residents of Winslow and Water.
| vile were shocked Sunday evening when
! they learned of the sudden death Of John
r. Pollard, who was one of the Oldest
officers in public service in the State.
| Mr.. Pollard about o'clock, in company
with Constable Quincy of Winslow, was
called to the home of a Polander where
a wedding reception was taking place.
Constable Pollard before reaching the
| house complained to Mr.. Quincy that he
felt sick and had series of coughing
spells. After the disturbance had
been Quoted Mr.. Pollard sat down
on the steps and took off his
coat. He complained that he was grow
ing worse. Constable Quincy immediate
ly assisted him to the home of his sister,
Mrs. E. A. Getchell, who lives nearby,
and medical assistance summoned. He
expired in a few minutes after reaching
the house. The time of his death was
GAS o'clock.
The deceased was born in Clinton Oct
10. 1874, making his age 65 years. In his
early years he came to the town of Wins
low, where he had been lifelong resi-
dent, holding Office of prominence and re-
sponsibility. When he was 16 years old
he enlisted in the 21st Maine Regiment,
being one of the youngest to go to the
front. He served one year in this regi-
ment and re-enlisted in the navy. where
he saw active service and remained for
nine month, receiving an honorable dis
charge. For large term Of years he
conducted carpentering business, being
most SucoaSSful in this line
For the past % years the deceased was
constable of the town of Winslow and
was known all over the State. He was
honored by all the citizens. He served
as deputy sheriff under the administra-
tons of Sheriffs Stevens and Ham. For
many years he had been State detective
and was also a game warden.
The deceased was prominent member
of w. S. Heath Post, No. II. G. A. r.,
and was at the time OF his death senior
vice commander, having been installed
but a few weeks ago. He was a charter
member of Waterville Lodge, No. 5. A.
o. U. W and a member of Waterville
Lodge, No. SO. r. and A. M. He was a
member of the Methodist church.
A widow and one son, w. II. Pollard
of Waterville, one brother. L. c. Pollard
of Watervile, two sisters, Mrs. George
Thing and Mrs. E. A. Getchell of Wins
low. and four grandchildren, survive.
The funeral arrangements will be an
nounced Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17
HER s0th BIRTHDAY.
mrs. Harriet N. Eaton, Livermors
Falls, Celebrates That Event.

Llvermore Falls. Me-, Jan. 16.-Mrs.
Marriott Newall Eaton. who is next to
"e oldest lady in Livermore Falls, Fri
"ay observed her goth birthday She
"as at home from to P. NJ. and
"eaFly 100 relatives and friends called
:" offer congratulations.
Notwithstanding her years Mrs.
h~,'on enjoys exceptionally good
nsaith and her mind is alert and, Wig
mous She was born in the old Noyes
"onestead in Jay in 1920.
Nrs; Eaton has always been a devout
..etnodist and is a member. and con-
o ,aat sftendanti,atit SHE Ikernors EAns
. .aurcn. the COMPLEXION Of Which some
W.. ."o years ago at q cost of $4,000 was
.naoe possibfe BY the generosity 6f such
npeIs as Mrs. Eaton. :, -,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17

Miss Clara Stinson Of No. 81 Second
street entertained about 40 ladies at
tea Saturday evening. While the at
fair was somewhat informal yet it par
took of a most pleasant gathering and
the hostess came in for great favor
in the charming manner in which her
guests We're made to feel so much at
homo. Mrs. NJ. NJ. Johnson and Miss
Julia Wells poured the tea and cof-
fee. They We're assisted in serving by
Miss Vira Johnson, Miss Dorothy
Marston. Miss Florence Harding and
Miss Elizabeth G.. Otis, who passed the
ices and other daintes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17
Funeral Of Late Mrs. Mary O'Brien

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary
O'Brien, who died Thursday as the re-
suit of shock of paralysis, took place
at 3 o'clock Saturday morning from
st. Joseph's Catholic church. and was
attended by many relatives and friends.
including a number of members of
Heath Relief Corps to which she be-
lOnged. Rev. FIR. F. II. Reardon officiat-
ed The pail bearers were Messrs. S.
w. Talbot, j. f. Cunningham, NJ. Nc
Donald and M. A. Haraden. The re-
mains was placed in the tomb at Oak
Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17

Fight Grows Hot.

San Francisco, Jan. ia bitter
controversy is on between the two men
who are to manage the Jeffries and
Johnson championship fight. Jack
Gleason of San Francisco and Tex
Richard of Nevada are in warm dis
pute over the selection of battle
ground. Richard issued fiat state
ment last night that the fight would
take place in Salt Lake City or its
immediate vicinity.
In response Gleason just as positive
Is said that Jeffres and Johnson would
meet in San Francisco or nearby.
Richard in his statement charges
mat Gleason has not advanced one
cent in the transaction so far.
or the 100000 guarantee only $40,
900 has been posted. Richard asserts
that Gleason did not put up a cent OF
this forfeit and hence cannot assume
to dictate. Gleason declared that Rick
ard could not have become a partner
in the enterprise if it had not been for
Gleason's influence with Sam Berger
and Jim Jeffries. While the main
point in dispute is the place for the
fight. it appears that the squabble has
resolved itself into tuss!e for au-
thority between Gleason and Richard
The balance of power seems to be with
the fighters and the San Francisco
sporting fraternity is almost all of the
opinion that the fight will be held
wherever Jeffries dictates Nothing
has been heard from either of the two
principals since Gleason and Richard
fell out
1t is said that Jeffries is partial to
San Francisco. He is a Californian
and Berger his manager is a San
Francscianf
Jack Johnson has often said that he
was always well treated in San Fran
cisco.
When all is said and done the fight
will be held here said Gleason tonight
at the Olympic Club. Il say SO and
agreed in New York that I should
have the naming of the place. 1 don't
care what Tex Richard says about it.
know what I am talking about.
Il don't care to get into any con-
troversy about this thing, but l want
1t distinctly understood that l am to
name the place. Sam Berger will back
me up. He knows and johnson and
Little both know l am content to leave
it to them. They will tell who receiv-
ed authority to choose the battle
ground. The fighters want to go to
the place where the fight can be most
advantageously handled and I guess
that before long the world will know
whether that is San Francisco or Salt
Lake. Jeffries will be here In 10 DAYS
and then we shall see
IF Richard does not care to live up
to his agreement I will take the fight
off his hands. I am ready at any time
10 take the whole thing.
"Jeffries would never have consented
10 sign those articles with Richard as
one of the partners in the affair, if it
had not been for me. | am not going
to stand for Richards being the auto
crat and neither will Jeffres. That
will about settle the dispute"
Many sportsmen are skeptical about
the controversy between Gleason and
Richard. Some think that it is only a
scheme to keep up interest in the
match. This charge is Indignantly de-
MED by Gleason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17
A RaptismaI Service.

a very interesting service was held
yesterday morning at the First Uni
versalist church. There was splendid
congregation and the music was eX-
cellent. A pleasing feature of the SER
vice was The administration of the rite
Of Baptism to the first grandchild of
Hon. F. f.. Beane. The little one was
impressively dedicated to God and
given the name of Fred Emery Beane
md. The child wore the baptisma
robe in which Grandpa Beane was
gown ned at his baptism and which has
been used at the baptism of each OF
the children of Hon. and Mrs. F. f.
Beane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17
HAD $1,000 IN BANKS
But George Saliva Chose to End Own
Life Sunday in Boston.

Boston, Jan. 16.-Leaving bank books
which showed he had $1,000 on deposit in
Boston banks, George Saliva. aged s.
years, committed suicide by gas asphyx-
iation at his home in the West End to-
night.
Saliva was cook employed in a Boston
restaurant He left a letter addressed to
Mrs. Julia futile of 100 Forest avenue.
Portland. Me-. asking her to care for his
effects. Another letter was left, the ad-
dress of which the police did not give
out,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17
Parish Meeting and Election of Officers

The annual parish meeting of the
First Universalist church which was
adjourned from last Monday evening
until yesterday, convened at the close
of the morning service for the pur-
pose of concluding some unfinished
business when a larger number of per-
sons could be present. The following
trustees were elected: Judge A. d.
Knight, L. F. Gray, DR.. Charles E. H.
Beane. NJ. NJ. Johnson. Mrs l.. F. Gray,
Mrs. C. Is. Tilden. Mrs. Oscar Childs,
Horace c. Turner was elected moder-
ator, DR.. Charles E. H. Beane clerk,
and Luther +. Gray treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17

five big scenic drop curtains. For Wednes-
day evening the Leigh DeLacy company
will present THE Daughters of Men,"
written by Charles Klein, author of The
Lion and the Mouse" The Third Degree"
and 1.-THE Music Master" This company
is made up of fine talent and with Miss
DeLacy as leading lady no stronger rec
ommendation is needed. Tickets will be
on sale in the old canteen building from
11.SO to 1 o'clock of the day of each per-
formance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17
WILL BE TOTAL LOSS.
Schooner r. G. French Wrecked Dur.
ing Storm on Mosquito Island.

Rockland, Me-, Jan. 16.-Driven ashore
by the gale which swept the main coast
G. French, Calais for Boston with lum-
Der, received injuries before she could
be pulled off the rocks Of Mosquito is
land that will probably result in her con-
demnation.
The schooner was hard aground for sew
eral hours. This morning she was pulled
free by the tug Bismarck. which later
towed her to Port Clyde. Her bottom is
seriously damaged and her whole struc-
ture badly wrenched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17
"A JAIL FOR sAeADAHoc
Is Among the Probabilities for Near
\ Future at Bath.

Bath, Me-, Jan. 16.--That Sagadahoc
county will eventually have a jail To-
Gated in this city and attached to the
court house seems a reality. Gov. Fer
maid. accompanied by c. A. Leighton.
chairman Of the board Of prisons and
jails, was here last week in consulta-
ton with County Atty. Stetson and the
county commissioners. relative to the
matter. At the present time Bath and
the rest of Sagadahoc county send
prisoners to the county jails at Auburn
and Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17

There will be something doing in the
amusement line this week. Tonight Phil
Otis Comedians in 1.-THE Man and the
Mummy" will hold the boards. This COM
pany is made up of some fine talent and
carries ballet of pretty girls, which is
sure, to please the veterans. Tuesday
evening there will be moving picture
show in cpnnection with the Cora Young
blood Gorson Sextet. These six ladies
have six changes Of costume and carry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17
Banquet and Business.

The officers Of Queen Esther Chapter
No. 10. O. e. S., are requested to meet
in Masonic hall at $50 o'clock this
evening for important business. Tomor-
row evening the officers to serve the
Chapter for the ensuing year will be
installed by Mrs. Seekins of Richmond
A banquet will be given at $50 Z. NJ.
tomorrow. A full attendance is hoped
for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17
$500 MEN, 1900 CARTS
Busy for Hours to Clear Away Snow
from Streets of Boston.

Boston, Jan. 16.-Over $500 men and 1900
carts were kept busy nearly all of last
night and most of today in cleaning the
snow of Friday and Saturday from Bos-
toms streets. OF these 1900 men were en-
ployed by the Boston Elevated Railway
Co.
Late today the streets were in gener-
ally good condition everywhere. Cars
were running on all the street lines ac-
cording to schedule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-17

In the superior court at Portland Sat
urday James Welch. paid fine of $500
and costs on a nuisance church, James H
Ralph paid $500 and costs on liquor indict-
ments and was in addition given Jail
sentence for 60 days Maria Quirk was
given jail sentence Of 60 days On an IN
dictment charging unlawful possession OF
intoxicating liquors. and Michael T. Elan
nigan was fined 800 and costs and given
60 days in jail.s~@ - 1i@7a@9T IN scr