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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13
The Inhumanity
OF This Mother I!

Cincinnati. April PA strange
story which resulted in John p. Rush.
Jr., aged ~ years, being divorced
from his half sister, Helen Hoffman
Rush, "A, Has related in the insolv-
ency court house, today. The half
brother and half sister We're married,
Oct %. 1910, neither at the time know
ing of the blood relationship between
them. The discovery of the relation
ship was discovered, few weeks ago,
and the action for a divorce followed.
1t was explained TO the court that
the mistake had been possible because
of the fact that the mother, for ii prl-
waite reason, had hidden from the
children the fact that they were
brother and sister. allowing them to
believe that the girl was only an
adopted child.
The petition for divorce, filed by the
husband, was upon the formal ground
of neglect The divorce was granted
upon that ground for the purpose of
protecting the young couple, SO far as
possible. in the record.
The father and mother of the young
couple We're not in court when the
hearing was held.
The relationship OF the Ruehs was dis
closed TO the young husband and wife
by Judge William Lueders of the probate
court, a few weeks ago in the presence
of their mother Mrs. John F. Rush.
Neighbors of the Ruch family inform
ed Judge Lueders that they believed the
couple We're half-brother and half-sister
lie learned after investigation that ii
two had grown up together unoer the be
lief that the girl was only an adopted
daughter of Mrs. Ruch. The younges
of their children is only a few weeni
old
In securing the marriage license Rucl
gave the young woman's name as Helel
Hoffman.
This young man came to the probat
court in 1910 and obtained a license t.
| marry this young woman-who, it sine
| has been discovered, is his sister,, sal
| Judge Lueders to the court. "That wa
before the recent law was passed requir
ing both applicants for a marriage Ii
| cense to personally appear The youn
| man gave his name, age and address
| properly. He gave the young woman
name as Helen Hoffman and told her ag
and address
i am informed. in fact, have in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13
Colby College.

On account OF the unusually large
number of men out for baseball, this
season, Coach Allen has been obliged
to split the squad. This reduction to
a squad of p men from a total num-
Der of over 40. will give the first string
men and those who are likely to win
a place on the squad a larger oppor-
tunity fer practice. Within several
days the squad will go under another
division Manager Hogan is having the
field put in the finest condition for
practice and then the cold Haymaker'
is doing its share. Friday afternoon,
the board track was taken from the
field
Applications from students who in
tend to participate in the Colby Lyford
intcrscholastic prize speaking contest
are being received by Registrar Her
bert C. Libby in large numbers. Last
year, the contestants numbered some
over 40 men. This year, from all lfldl-
cations. the number will far exceed IT.
The date for the contest has been set
for Friday, May 10.
Manager Walter j. Rideout has an
nounced that all students wishing 10
try out for assistant manager of the
tennis team, should hand in their
names not later than Saturday OF TINS
week.
There are 80 students trying for a
Mace on the Hallowen prize speaking
contest which will be held. Friday
April rs. Friday afternoon, under the
direction of Instructor II. c.. Libby re-
hearsals were begun. The preliminarles,
from which 10 men will be chosen for
the finals, win be held, Tuesday, April
IS.
The members of the faculty held IL
meeting at Chemical hall, FRIDAY ait
ernoon.
The following officers for the Y. W.
C.. C. have been elected for the en-
suing year: President, Pauline han
son. 10, of Sanford; vice president
Abbie G. Snderson, IA, of Sedgwlck'
secretary. Idella X. Farnum, H. Dan
bury, N H.; and treasurer, DIANA
Wall. '13, of Rockport.
The following committees have peeh
appointed.
Religious meetings committee-MarS
Phyllis st. Clair, 10, of Calais cilair
man; Matte NJ. Windell, lS, OF al
mouthville; Mabel A. Byron, ~ oi
Portland; and Ina NJ. McCausiand' 10
OF Woodfords. go
Bible study-Belle T. Smith, 10, Oh
Sedgwick, chairman; Annie l.. fea-
cock, IA, of Lubec; and Helen ~
Hanson, Is. of Calais
Missionary--Eva Macomper, ~ VI
| Waterville, chairman; Mapelie "a
Hunt, II, Grey; and Leonora hinish'
| Is, Wiscasset.
Membership-Abbie G. Sanderson
l,14 chairman; Cora A. Patterson, a.
of Winslow; and Marion q. stewart
*. of Lawrence, Mass.
legiate-Christine T. Whit-
temore, IA, of Livermore Falls, chalf-
man; Amy j. Tilden, 10. of HALO
WELL Clara E. Winslow, IL, OF Saco'
and Ruth e. Whitman, ID, or Bah-
gor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13
bridgeport. ct. l75s; and Lieut. VIM C.

Bridgeport. CT. 175s; and Lieut.. VIM. G.
Steel, 12sth U. $. Infantry, 1871.
Two indictments. one containing 10
counts, against the American Express
Co, and one containing five counts
against the Adams Express Co, were
returned, Friday, at Buffalo, n. Y,
when the federal grand jury made its
nnal report to Judge John X. Hazel.
The indictment against the American
Co. charges it with oVer-eharging in
10 specific cases on shipments oriSi-
mating at Aliquippa, Pa. and passing
through this district, The maximum
penalty is a fine of $4,000 for each Of
fence. The five counts against the
Adams Express Co., charge that a re-
bate was allowed shippers at Arcade.
\. Y, in return for bringing their
goods to the eompany's station. The
penalty upon conviction for each Of
fence is fine of not less than $1,000
nor greater than 100000. The defend
ants will plead to the indictments,
Tuesday.
The case against F. G.. Lewis, charged
by the government with using the mails
to defraud. went to the jury, Friday aft
ernoon, in the United States district
court at st. Louis. Counsel for Lewis,
in an emotional speech. declared Lewis
never appropriated one penny of the
funds he handled. District Attorney
Houts closed for the government. The
case has been on trial five weeks More
than 100 witnesses have testified and $50
exhibits We're introduced in evidence.
The jury was locked up for the night
without having reached a verdict.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13
Conditions Better
In Flood Districts.

Memphis, April 12.-Wire communi-
cation with Luxora and Osceola, Ark,
interrupted since, this morning, was
temporarily restored, early tonight,
and while the levees holding back the
Mississippi river flood at these points
were still standing. the situation was
described as extremely critical. Later
in the night efforts to communicate
with either point was without result,
Flood fighting material and nipple
ments are badly needed and appeal
was made, today. to President Taft
asking that the local United States
engineers office be directed to hurry
engineers and burlap to the scene. \
steamer with men and bags has start
ed for Luxora. No loss of life is fear
ed in the event of a breach.
Work of caring for refugees is NOV
ing rapidly under United States army
officers supervision. Depots for this
section are maintained at Memphis,
Hickman, KY, Little Rock and Helena
Ark Boats continually ply the river
bringing sufferers or taking supplies.
Greenville, Miss, April 1.-THE Mis-
sissippi river leyee at Panther Forest,
10 miles above Greenyille, on the Ar
kansas shore, gave way. late today,
and, tonight, the water is finding its
way over 200 square miles of rich
farming lands and several prosperous
towns toward the Texas and Arkansas
river. Sixty-one ships in Chicot, East
Ashley. Drew and Desha counties in
Arkansas and East Carroll parish, La,
will be inundated. Lake Village, with
a population of 1900, is the most i'm
portant town in the waters path. So
far as can be ascertained, tonight,
there has been no loss of life. The
crevass will decrease the strain on the
east bank, both at this point and
Cremville, where it was feared a
break would occur Chief Engineer
Shackelford of the Mississippi leVee
board, tonight, predicted the water
here would fall a foot within "a hours
The Crevasse at Panther Forest is re-
garded as more important than those
along the upper stretches of the river
The territory which will be inundated is
more thickly populated and the waters
sweep will have wider range. Chico
county. which practically will be GOV
cred, has a population of 1900.
A break is also reported in the Arkan
sas river near Red Fork, on the north
ern boundary of Chicot county. EarlS
tonight the water was flooding the en-
virons of Arkansas City. The waters o
the two crevasses will join.
Reports from several other points
south of this city are not encouraging
a heavy rain and wind storm hampere'
the work of those fighting back TIN
flood, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13
HINcKLEY.
"AII Wool" WooIens.

The educational campaign carried on
by the Earnsdale Worsted Co. of Clin-
ton. Mass, who produce only Pure Vir-
gin Wool Fabrics, has done its part in
causing the present public agitation to
place laws upon our statutes to compel
manufacturers to label their products
truthfuly.
Experience makes masters. Nearly
everyone has had the unpleasant expert
ence of buying suit that looked good
at first, but soon grew shapeless. cockled
and faded; yet the tailor was honest. he
gave you good Workmanship. The trouble
was that the cloth was not "wool."
This is one reason why the public when
purchasing clothing should do so from
cloth made by the EARNSDALE
WORSTED Co., and insist upon seeing
their Seal of Guarantee, and thus Sc
curing garments which hold their share
until they are worn out because they are
made from PURE VIRGIN " OOL
fabrics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13
Flower Gardens
For the Children,

A visit to the three Grammar
schools of Waterville was paid by MRS.
G. D. Il. Pepper, Miss Mary Ball ana
Mrs. J. C. Blaisdell, representing the
Wonan's Christian Temperance Union.
Friday afternoon, in the interests Oh
the flower garden for children propa-
ganda, which is being carried ON os
the Union. Mrs. Pepper spoke to the
children of Grades V, vi. VII anu
VIII. on the pleasure that may be DE
rived from planting flower seeds, tend
ing the garden, and enjoying the re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13
SOMERSET.
PALMYRA.

Mr.. and Mrs c. Il. Parkman are in
Oakland for visit. MIR. Parkman has
given up his work with the New Eng
land Tel. & Tel. Co. and will engage
in farming this summer
Miss Bessie Leavitt returned to her
school in West Sullivan. Saturday.
Friends of James Smith will be
pleased to learn that he is recovering.
Arthur Leavitt has been hired by
Bordens Condensed Milk Co. to con-
vey the milk on the route from Sand
born's Corner to Newport.
The hauling of the house purchased
by Percy Campbell took place, Tues
day About 80 men and horses par
tieipated in the work. The first at
tempt at starting was made about
O'clock and it was about o'clock
when the house was landed on the lot
beside the cellar The cellar will be
repaired then the house moved over 1t.
Meanwhile the family will occupy the
house as it stands.
Mrs. r. W. Parkman intends re-
pairing her house now occupied by
Fred Campbell and family.
Ernest Hopkins and Herbert Park
man are in this vicinity saving wood
with horse power.
HINCkLEY.
NJ ID. Holt and III. l.. Carr arrived from
Iowa, the first of the week with two car
loads of horses, which are on sale at
their stables.
Miss Ida Kelley, will commence her
school on the East side next Monday,
School began the spring term on this
side last Monday, with teacher from
Hallowell.
A. K Nelson has moved into the Eu-
gene Wells house. He has been living at
Bangor the past winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

Vilbon Pomerleau's new sanitary
barber shop is now one of the best
in the city having recently been
equipped with five new pneumatic
porcelain chairs a towel sterilizer, and
large wall mirrors. The newest and
most approved model of lavatory HIS
also been added, and with the five
skilled workmen, all patrons are as
sured of a good shave and haircut
when they visit Pemerleau's. The
shop is as sanitary as it is possible to
make a tonsorial establishment, the
latest discoveries in this line having
been added.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13
Mrs. Louise Marston Marble.

The death of Mrs. Louise Marston
Marble. wife of the late Albert Mar
bic, a graduate of Colby college and
former superintendent of schools IN
New York City, occurred recently.
Mrs. Marble was the daughter OF Jo-
seph and Cynthia Marston. She was
70 years of age and daughter, MISS
Kate Marble of Boston, survives. me
interment was in Worcester, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13
In Municipal Court.

The case of Joe Wolman, who was
arrested for having assaulted Rev II;
n. Pringle, did not come up before
Judge Shaw in the municipal court,
Friday, as assigned, for the reason
that Mr.. Pringle has had the action
taken to the grand jury. Bail was de-
faulted in the municipal court case
with an understanding between the
narties concerned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

Junior Vice Dept. Commander w. l..
Sterling of the Maine u. S. w. W. adj
dressed the members of the Relief
Corps and the G. a. r., at Bangor,
Thursday afternoon. There were over
100 present. Mr.. Sterling's subject
was THE Blowing Up of the Battle
ship Maine" and he also spoke of the
services held in Washington recently
on the burial of the remains of the
victims of the Maine, at which he was
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

The Waterville Masonic Club, en-
Unused by the idea that national base
ball started in for the season on
Thursday, also decided to get into the
game and elected a manager of the
new team. Ralph J. Patterson is the
man, and the following We're selected
as an advisory board: DR.. c. W. Abb
bolt, c. L. B. Walker, Charles IL. Far
rington. s. a. Green, w. r. w. Cook.
r. L. Erwin. j. a. Dawson The mem
bers elected John H. Burleigh, treas
urer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

ball Team.
McMahon, Capt. Simpson, Manager
Welsh. Rogers and others. All pre-
dicted victory for Watervilie when
she meets Hallowell High, Saturday
afternoon. The lineup was announced
as follows: Estes, catcher; Mulhol-
land. pitcher: Damren, 1st base;
Vaughan, I'd base; Mcclellan. Sd base;
Blair, shortstop: Captain Simpson, left
field; Wallace, center; Rackiff. right
field.
Preparations are being made for the
annual Waterville High School Junior
Prom, by a committee consisting OF
Charles Baxter. Carl Mari, Everett
Reid, Esther Mayo. Elsie Townsend,
Reva Barker and Catherine Clarkin. 1t
has heen decided to have the Prom,
this year, on May 10, at Assembly hall.
The Greeley-Pratt Orchestra will fur
nish music Invitations will be sent
out, next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13
William E. Nichols.

The death of William L. Nichols oc-
CURED at his home on the Ridge road.
Thursday, at the age of rs years. Mr..
Nichols was born in Winslow, and
had lived the most of his life in this
vicinity A widow survives. The fun
eral services will be held at 10 A. NJ,
Saturday. at the home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13
The Naval Bill Carries stoc, ZOO. 900.

Washington, April 12.-The House
naval affairs committee, today, agreed
to report bill carrying appropra-
tons aggregating 500, 900 for main
tenance of the navy for the coming
year This does not include anything
for construction of new ships. that
question having been deferred until
next Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13
Baseball Meeting.

a rousing rally was held at the
High school building, Friday evening
to create interest in baseball. the first
game Of the season coming. Satur-
day. A large majority OF the student
body was present and entered into the
rally spirit with vim. Speeches We're
made by Prin. C. L. Haskell, James
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

The Eastern Star held an enjoyable
Whist party in Masonic hall. Thurs
day evening. There were 40 tables
and handsome prizes were awarded.
j. NJ. Barker was the winner of the
first gentlemen's prize, and Mr.. Swarz
took the second gentlemen's prize.
Mrs. r. F. Caswell won the first ladies'
prize, and Mrs. Jackson took the sec
ond. Consolation prizes We're awarded
to Mr.. Williams and Mrs. Perley
Brann.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

Plans We're made at a meeting of
w. S. Heath Post, q. a. r., Thurs
day evening, for Memorial day. The
officers in charge of the observance
will be Nathaniel S. Emery, adjutant;
Homer Proctor. officer of the day and
marshal, Past Commander Frank
Walker, Past Commander a. c. Lib
by, Past Department Commander j.
L. Merrick, Ambrose Morrow. o. j,
Richardson. This committee will hold
a meeting. on April %, to confer with
similar committees from other pa
triotic societies of Waterville for the
purpose of deciding on the final ar
arrangements for the day. President
David N. Beach of the Bangor Theo-
logical Seminary. who is one OF the
finest speakers in New England, Will
deliver the address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

A warrant was sworn out, Monday,
by Rev II. \. Pringle for the premises
known as the Lenox Club on MAN
street and the warrant was served ny
George Jellison, constable, and Patrol
man John Baxter. a half bottle OF
ginger ale only was found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

The DeGruchy Co. has way of adj
vertising that causes people TO read
and consider. The companys ad. In
this issue is no exception and you MAJ
rest assured the results will be a live
ly business, even in these duli times
So called by some.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

In the two-man tournament series
played at the Y. NJ. c. A. bowling al
leys, Friday evening, Fitch and Get
ehell tied Reynolds and Knowlton,
499 each Wilkinson and Nash defeat
ed Connors and Murray, AIS to 469.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

Members and friends of the Water
Vile Womans Association will be
pleased to know that the Birthday
fund now amounts to nearly $42o. All
those who have not yet handed in
their subscriptions are asked to do SO
at once. The ladies have set their aim
at a possible $500 and will leave no
stone unturned in their effort to reach
this sum-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

The Missionary Society of the First
Baptist church met, Friday, with Mrs.
S. X Smith, upper College avenue
The attendance was fair. Refresh
ments We're served, after routine bus
mess had been discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

A former Waterville man, Major s.
borne J. Pierce, who lived here from
1866 to 1868. has died in Los Angeles
Major Pierce left here in 1863 to be-
come the superintendent of schools of
Chicago. After a stay of 80 years in
the latter city, he went to Los Ange-
les, where he passed his last days. a
widow, two daughters, two brothers
and a sister, Mrs. A. S. Wentworth of
Waterville, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

lice also talked with.
The police, tonight, also made in
Nestigations in connection with the
identity Of a mysterious stranger, who
Was seen lettering in the vicinity of
the Marsh home several days, this
week DR.. Charles H. Bergengren and
other persons living near the Marsh
home told the police of this stranger.
Df. Bergengren says the man had a
runabout automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

Officers were elected as follows at the
regular meeting of Hose l, Winslow,
held, Thursday evening: Captain, W.
w. Clapp; lieutenant, Harry Grindle;
secretary and treasurer, Cyril Blake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

Hamilton of Portland and Strout OF
Waterville We're the winners in the
5-mle relay race. Friday evening,
against Doherty of Portland and Gill
ley of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

The first game in the Kennebec
Trolley League will be played on
Alumni field, at $50 p. NJ, Saturday,
between Waterville High school and
Hallowell High school. If the weather
is as good as it has been the last few
days, the attendance will surely be
large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

Following the regular assembly Of
Bayard Co. L. r., K. of p. to be held.
Monday evening, supper will be served
and a smoker will be held. Officers
of the local National Guard organiza-
lions will be guests. All Sir knights
are invited to be present. Candidates
will be given the rank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

Rev. David Jack, Senior at the
Bangor Theological Seminary, will
supply the pulpit of the Winslow
Congregational church, at 1890 a. NJ,
Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

unanimously elected Grand Chief
Templar of Maine. The Grand Lodge
voted to send Mr.. Sterling to st. Paul.
Mimi, to represent the Grand Lodge
of Maine at the session of the Nation
al Grand Lodge, which will begin the
week of July 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

For this relief, much thanks" was
the feeling, whether uttered or not. OF
Waterville people, when they saw the
street sprinkler water Main street.
Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

Miss Harriet NJ. Drake entertained a
few friends at whist, Friday evening"
in honor of her friend Miss Hope G.
Ames of Fort Fairfield. Miss Ames
formerly lived in Waterville and has
many friends in this city. An enjoy
able time was had by those present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

Friends of C. B. Kelleher were pleas
ed to see him out, Friday morning
after stay at home caused by an at
tack of rheumatism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

Tile installation of officers of Water
vile lodge, No. 905. Benevolent and
Protective Orders of Elks, was held
Thursday evening i'll Elks hall. Past
Evaited Ruler II. B. Holland was the
installing officer. assisted by o. A.
Meader as esquire. The following were
installed: exalted ruler. Fred j. La
chance, esteemed leading knight,
knight, james Stevens; esteemed loyal
knight, w. II. Dignam; esteemed lee
turing knight, Thomas Johnson; inner
guard, Fred Hallett; tyler. S. y. Dick
inson: secretary, John Hershom; treas
urer Thomas B. Donnelly; esquire, j.
L. Conner; chaplain, II. NJ. Harmon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

Miss NJ. b. Longley of this city and
her mother, Mrs. Longley, left, Fri
day, for Portland, Ore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

There were no cases before Judg
Frank X. Shaw in the municipal
count, Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

Friends of Miss Lillian Averill ten
dered her Birthday party at the
home OF Mrs Carroll Reynolds on Elm
street Thursday evening. A set of sill
yer forks, and a bouquet of roses and
pinks were presented to her. Refresh
ments were served, all enjoying de-
lightful time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-13

Special communication of Water.
vile Lodge, No. SO, F. and A. NJ. al
30 p. NJ Monday. Work in the F. c
decree.