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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
ATTORNEYS WILL CHALLENGE.
Prosecution to Identify Body in Des
LOWERS Case-Think II Another's.

Woonsocket, July THE local po-
lice and the attorneys defending Henri
Des Louvres, who is held on the charge
of murder in connection with the
"headless body" mystery here, joined,
Saturday. in an effort to locate Mrs.
Octavia Catteau, who is missing from
the Franco Belgian colony.
The police say the headless body is
that of Angelo Parmentier- Delmar,
who was known here as the wife of
the accused man. but attorneys for the
defence claim the body may be that of
Mrs. Catteau, as the two women were
similar in build and general appear
ance. The police are assisting the at
torneys in order that no mistake shall
be charged against them
Des Louvres viii be arraigned on the
charge of murder July IS and unless
something definite comes out of the
present investigation his attorneys will
challenge the prosecution to identify
the body. They claim it will not be
possible to identify the remains and
under Rhode Island law no person can
be held for murder unless the murder
ed person Is positively identified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
FAIRFIELD.

Sunday was the hottest day so far,
this summer, in this town and the
thermometers registered 80 degrees in
the shade.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w Files of
New York city are the guests of Mr.
Files mother, Mrs. Flora Files. for
two months.
Frank Savage, Jr., has returned
from Portland, where he has been en-
joying a few days vacation.
The members of the Universalist
choir held picnic at Island Park,
Saturday evening. The time was
passed in very entertaining way and
refreshments were enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs Elwood Howe and
daughter, Dorothy. of Boston, are the
guests of Mr. Howes parents. Mr..
and Mrs Fred L. Howe. Western av-
enue.
Charles McCuntock is ill at his home
on Main street.
Miss Madeleine Salla has returned
from Brewer, where she visited with
relatives for week.
Miss Mildred Smith of Exeter is
visiting friends and relatives in town.
Dick Stewart of Newport is visit
ing friends in town.
Miss Anna Drew has returned to
her home in Portland after making
a short visit with Mrs. Fl. T. Burns.
Superintendent w. o. Hersey and
Principal John A. Partridge leave,
Monday morning. for Castine, where
they viii attend the Conference of
Superintendents and Secondary Prin-
cipals.
Miss Caddie Brown has returned to
her home in Skowhegan, after visit
with Miss Mary Piper.
Mrs. John A. Partridge is passing a
few days at Lakewood.
Miss Vera Beane of Readfield is
visiting friends in town, for a few
days.
Miss Nina Berry has returned from
visit with friends in Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
the famous waterville department of

the famous Wateryille department of
other days.
one of these tubs, the old Water
Vile No. 3, is now owned by a New
ton, Mass, company, and was one of
the tubs that was used in the fire
mems muster at the Waterville Cen
tennial celebration, in 1902 Since
leaving the custody of the Waterville
department "Waterville No. g.. has
won great renown for its present
owners, and some doubt is expressed
whether or not they would be willing
to part with il
With the coming into vogue of the
old fashioned firemen's muster, it has
been suggested that Waterville once
more fall into line. July Fourth, next
year, which may well be observed as
the 25th anniversary of Wateryille's
becoming a city is suggested by
prominent members of the local de-
partment for state firemen's mus
ter. and an early beginning is urged
in order that sufficient notice be
given to the firemen of other cities
who may be invited 10 compete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
PITTSFIELD.

A local went to Winthrop. Satur-
day. and were defeated. 3 to ?. by the
Winthrop team.
A pleasant meeting of the Pittsfield
Grange was held Saturday evening,
with a program of music and read
iugs and a question, How shall we
make our farm work attractive to
our boys and girls" which was OPP
ened by Z. +. Noble. Reports were
given by the committees for arrange
ments for the fair and entertainment
to be given, Sept 5 and 6. Thursday,
Sept. 5, will be the sale and supper
and Friday evening, THE Old New
Hampshire Home" will be given by
local talent, which will be followed by
a dance
Robbie Moore who was called here
by the death of his son. Percy Moore,
left, Saturday, for Waterford, N. u.
Miss Bessie Wentworth of Roches-
ter, N Y. who has been guest of
Mrs. II II. Nutter for two weeks, re-
turned home, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
HITCHCOCK CREATES SCENE.
Says a Man Called "Charlie" Is Fol
lowing His Wife.

New York, July 7.--Raymond Hitch
cock created a scene, Saturday. on
board the Moltke just before she
sailed from her Hoboken pier. 1t
started with the father of his wife,
whose stage name is Miss Flora Ia
belle. and it included man they call
ed Charlie" who appeared on the
scene in the midst of denials. After
a little rough houshe lie ended peace
fully enough with Miss Zanelle sign
ing some papers which her husband
and a lawyer who accompanied him
had brought from Manhattan.
Miss Isabelle was travelling with her
father. NJ, NJ Mangasarian. and they
had a suite of rooms. They were ar
ranging their belongings for the trip,
when. about a ha1f-hour before sail
ing time, Mr.. Hitchcock put in an APP
peafance. He and MIR. Mangasarian
became involved III words almost at
once, Mr. Hitchcock spoke very loud
~ and excitedly, despite warnings by
his wife and the lawyer that every
one could hear. The burden of the
actors plant seemed to be that he
knew that Charlie was sailing on
the same ship with his wife, and Mr..
Hitchcock claimed that Charlie was
simply following Miss Isabelle around
HIteheoek's father-in-law Indignantly
denied the presence of Charlie on
board or that he was expected on
board Mr.. Mangasarian declared he
and his daughter We're travelling to-
gether and that Hitchcock's allega-
tons were unfounded.
Hitchcock Said he had been nm all
night and was satisfied that Charlie
was sailing on the ship. lie was salts
fed, he declared. that wherever Miss
Isabelle went Charlie" was following
her
In the midst of indignant denials by
Mr. Mangasarian a young man pushed
through the group that gathered at the
suite entrance He carried two suit
cases. Mr.. Hitchcock greeted his APP.
pearance with triumphant yell and in
dicated he was the Charlie" he referred
to- Charlie" seemed willing to mig
right away with anything the actor
wanted to start, and Mr.. Mangasarian
rushed out for some of the ships COM
pany He was hardly out of the door
before Hitchcock and Charlie" started
in and went to a clinch at once and
would have gone farther but they We're
pulled apart. An oIncer of the ship ar
rived, following Mr.. Mangasarian, and
things were quiet except that Hitchcock
was adding his demands TO those of his
lawyer that Miss Isabelle sign the docu-
ments She consented with: I'D sign
most anything to get rid of YOU
While the papers were being signed
"Charlie" was busy explaining to the
Interested oniookers that l4s presence
was all an accident" Then he dropped
out of sight. and as the bell sounded
Hitchcock and his lawyers raced for the
last gangway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
In Municipal Court.

A man was arrested in one of the
local pool and billiard rooms. Satur-
day. on. suspicion of being connected
with the many breaks in different
houses in this city. AT the station.
he proved beyond a doubt. that he was
innocent of the charge and after a
shortahearing was discharged.
Two DRINKS were before Judge At
kins in the municipal court, Saturday
evening. Sentence was suspended in
the case of one of them. the other was
sentenced to pay fine and costs OF
$7bIsU
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08

this puzzle. Precedent was found to
show that Foyal marriages had been
performed by proxy, so why shouldn't
a good American citizen be able to do
the same? Pimentel thought there was
no valid objection. He put the matter
up to Charles G. Dasey, acting consul
at this port for Holland. Queen Will
helmina's royal consent was secured
and tire ceremony was performed. Pr
meEtePs brother acting as representa-
tive of the bridegroom at a ceremony
in Amsterdam. While Pimentel swore
out a declaration to we'd the girl when
she reached this country.
Rabbi Wolkowich ofiieiated at last
nights ceremony and relatives and in
innate frienes attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
: To the Public.

Some of the women of this city have
formed an association. which has for
Its object the welfare and improve
ment of the city. The name of the as
ISOLATION is The Civic Club of Gar
difei,'' and any. resident of Gardiner
Is eligible to membership.
IL any person discovers wrong
condition of things existing any
where In our streets. houses, yards,
schools or play grounds, that person
is earnestly asked to make known
That condition to the club. 1t is sin
cereiy hoped that parents will inter-
est themselves in this matter The
hrst work of the club will be to as
sist In the determination of the house
fly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
MARRIED TWICE.
The First Time the Ocean Separated
the Two--Ceremony Performed Again.

Boston July AFTER having been
married on June II. Moses Pimentel of
Boston and Maria Leefman of Amster-
dam were married once more, last
night, this time at SO Maryland street,
dorchester At the time of the other
marriage 5000 miles of ocean separated
the two. The bridegroom was in Bos-
ton and the bride in Amsterdam.
The two had been sweethearts. Pi-
mentel was unable to leave his work
to cross the ocean and be married. and
the father of the bride refused to lei
his daughter cross the ocean to be
wed.
Being an expert at overcoming sucl
distractions, love found way out o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
WINS $4,000.
New Rochelle Woman Fights 10 Years
To Share in 100000 Italian Estate.

New York. n. Y, July Mrs Michael
Praete, of No 147 Union avenue, New
Rochelle, received word. yesterday, that
she had Won fortune of $4,000, after
fight of Is years in the Italian courts.
Her husband and their son, Frank G.
Praete. will go to Italy, in September.
to settle the legal affairs in connection
with the estate, which was owned by a
relative. The latter. a bishop of the
Catholic church, died, about 50 years ago.
and the estate was seized by others. 1t
is valued at about 100000. There are
four heirs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
Somewhat Warm!

About everybody agreed that Sat
urday was a bit cooler than Friday.
and that Friday was cooler than
Thursday; but the weather was hot
enough III any case. Main street drug
store thermometers registered in the
vicinity of Sc at 1 o'clock, Saturday.
At about the same hour. on the
Fourth of July, 90 degrees were reach
ed by the mercury. Sunday, the tenn
perature was again 90 degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
FOR COMING MUsTERs
Veteran Firemen to Organize and Buy
Our Old Hand Tub.

Stirred BY the reeollections aroused
ing firemen, on the Fourth of July.
citizens have started movement to
organize a veteran firemen's- associa-
ton in this city. A prominent Wa
terville citizen, who was formerly
very active in the Waterville fire
department, has offered the sum of
800 as the nucleus of fund for the
purchase of hand tub, preferably
one that in years past won glory fol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
A CENTRAL SHOE UNION
Is ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to Be
Moved to Middle West.

Lynn, Mass, July 1.-THE national
Headquarters of the United Shoe Work
ers Of America are to be moved from
Lynn to some Middle Western city, pos
sibly Buffalo or Cincinanti. This was
decided upon. Sunday, at the final SEES
sion Of the. semi-annual meeting of the
national executive board of the organi-
cation. The members of the executive
board, who have been in session for sew
eral days voted to continue to assist
morally and financially the strike of the
United Shoe Workers of Cincinnati
The question of the amalgamation of
all the shoe workers unions was also
discussed. resolution was adopted to
the effect that:
I'VE recognize the necessity of one
central union, in the shoe trade and be-
lieve in the amaigamation of all bona
fide unions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
Funeral of Edith Rose earber.

The funeral of the late Miss Edith
Rose Barber was held from the homo
of her father, Robert Barber, Ran
doIph at $50. Sunday afternoon, Rev.
r. w. Plant of Christ church. conduct
ed the services. Interment was in
Maple Grove cemetery The bearers
We're three brothers, Thomas of Bos-
ton. Jesse and Robert Barber. Jr., and
Roland #. True.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
THE ROYALIST OUTBREAK
In Portugal Does Not Seem to Have
Made Much Roadway.

Lisbon, July THE long expected
Royalist movement began, yesterday,
but according to information it has
been checked The outbreaks were
confined to the most part to small dis
tricts in the north.
1t appears that Capt. Couciere. the
Royalist leader, with the bulk of his
forces well armed. is encamped near
Montalegra, but an official note says
that the garrison at Montalegra has
been reinforced and already has stop
ped his advance.
Arrests continue in various parts OF
tho country and the Royalists are Of
fering little or no resistance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
''' = GARDINER.
Commonwealth / ! ! ! Shoe Fac
! tory Defeats R. A. C.
W0meE Of Gardiner Form Club
For Civic Improvement.
Funeral Of Rose Barber and Chas.
r. Swiit-.LocaIs.

The Commonwealth Shoemakers de-
1nated the Richmond Athletic Club.
SATURDAY. on Quimby field. in a 10
AIMING game. by the score of IL to 10.
BY abunching hits and taking advan-
tage of the errors made by the Rich
mond team. they managed to tie the
game in the ninth The game was
Won ia the 10th, on hits by Golden,
Downing and Boudway The game was
featured by the all around playing of
Bowling and Berry. and the great
work of the Commonwealth outfield.
which STAYED off many runs. The
scores -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
Beavers Eight
The Y. M. c. A. O.

In the first game in the watervine In
ternati onai League, played. Saturday at
terneon, on Alumni field. a nine repre-
senting the Fraternal Order of Beavers
industrously ran up a score of to o,
against the Railroad Young Mems Chris
tian Association. Only six innings were
played. otherwise the score In favor of
the busy Beavers might have been
larger. The contest was watched by a
fair-sized crowd of spectators. who APP
plauded the various grandstand plays
of the amateur baseball men
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
Confirmation at Sacred Heart Church

Right Reverend Louis S. Walsh of
Portland conferred the Sacrament of
Confirmation on abount 200 children at
the 1920 a. NJ, Mass, Sunday, at the
Sacred Heart church. A few adults al
so received the Sacrament The bish-
op addressed the congregation briefly
on the Importance and significance of
confirmation. which is conferred in
order that those who receive it may be-
come soldiers Of Christ and engage on
the right side in The warfare that must
be waged. Bishop Walsh spoke in
French, also. The children, after the
Confirmation exercises. which We're
impressive and were witnessed by a
large congregation Notwithstanding the
extreme heat, marched out on the
church lawn and disbanded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08

Chiidren's services wore held. commence
ing at 7.3O P. NJ. Sunday. at the Pleas
ant Street Methodist Episcopal church.
The little people of the parish appeared
in musical selections and recitations i'm
a very creditable mannerf being heard
by a congregation that was surprisingly
large considering the extremely warm
weather. 1t was very pleasant and sue
eessful affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
A General Strike
Talked in Boston,

Boston, July 7.-Action looking to-
ward a general strike of labor union
workers in an industries in Boston out
of sympathy for the striking street
car men of the Boston Elevated Rail-
day Co, was taken, today, by the Bos-
ton Central Labor Union.
That body voted to instruct it's exc
cutive committee to determine the adj
visibility of calling such strike and
to report back as soon as possible.
The strike of the carmen began it's
second month, today The strikers
want recognition of the union claiming
the railway discharged men who joined
a union. They ask for better wages
and working conditions. At the same
time the men remaining with the COM
pany have formed union of their own
and the company has been running its
full schedule with the assistance OF
strike breakers and new employees.
The strike has been marked by con-
siderable violence, which has incSeas-
ed during the past two weeks.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
Funeral of Charles E. Swift.

The funeral of the late Charles f.
Swift was neld. Saturday afternoon,
from his residence on Brunswick ave-
nue.. Rev. r. w. Plant of Christ church
conducted the services. A quartet from
Portland rendered musical tributes
The bearers We're: n. c. Barstow. G.. b.
Barstow, George Mitchell. L. C. Bal
lard Charles F. Gray and BENZ. Par
fridge. Interment was in Oak Grove
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08

Profit will accrue to Waterville from
the state automobile tax, this year, the
money thus gained to be used on the
State road. In addition to the regular
allowance of 1915 $1,000 will be received.
all of which will be used in this city
Previously the largest amount received
was $3.50. With $500 appropriated by the
city, the sum will be sufficient to con-
struct the state road from the present
point on upper College avenue to the
Fairfield line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08

President Arthur j. Roberts of Col
by College, accompanied by Mrs. Rob
erts. will leave, Tuesday, for their
summer home at Bethel. They win
be away until shortly before the OPP
ening of the college year in Septem
Der. except a few flying trips which
Pres Roberts may make to Water
,.illc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
c. w. Morse Again Receivers.

Bath Me-, July Charles w. Morse
had fully recovered, Saturday, from
the effects of an attack of Indigestion
with which he was seized. on Thurs
day night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08

Totals ...s9ss.s ..ss.F 10 II 10 '2S IS

Zone out when winning run was made.
Com. Shoe Cos o o 0 Ill
Richmond .....2 o / 3 o-10
Earned rnns-=CaS. Co. 5. r. a c. A.
Two-base hits-Berry. Bowling, Golden
stolen bases, Berry 4. bowling 3. Pierce
Tfbbetts 2. Struck out-By Gillrieh 2.
Brown &. by Bondway e. Double plays
Giilrieh to 'fibbetts, Brown to Clark. Hit
by pitched ball-Dowling. Tibbetts,
Greenleaf Passed ball-Alexander. Halt
.. Bowling. Base ON ba1ls-off Brown l;
Bpndway /: Gillrieh l. Sacrifice hit
Bondway. Marshall Umpires, Cobb and
Mcdonald. Time, hrs. Attendance, 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08

The most violent earthquake ever
known at Fairbanks, Alaska, took
place at 10 p. NJ, Saturday the earth
rocking continuously for 40 seconds.
sJ.csss violent shocks occurred through
out the night. One man was killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08

The remains of the late John jack
lin, who died in Portland. July 4, were
brought to this city, Saturday after
nooni, and inferred. brief eommittal
service was held at the grave. He was
a steward of the Portland Club. a
widow and two children survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08

Nine men We're killed in the Nevada
Consolidated mine at Reno. New, late
Sunday. by premature explosion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
WATERVILLE.

Harvey y. Eatons family. Doane. Fos-
ter and Eaton. and Misses Harriet and
Florence, have gone to their farm in
Cornville, for the summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08

Two-base hits-Bizier Struck out-by
Piper 8; Jones 5. Passed ball-St. Peter 4
Base on balls-off Piper q Umpres, ].
Piper and Rackiffe Time 1:20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-08
MORTGAGES.

skowhegan. $780, $4,000. $3.50. $1,000
Norfidgewoek. $3.50; Arson. $500, sit00
$1,000: Solon. $1,000; Concord, $1,000
Brighton, $500; Canaan, $500. s10e
Madison. $500.
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-05-31
luAssssnins va y w.

Rev Walter ii. Fswcett, state
lecturer and field secretary for the
Colorado State Prison association,
gave . very interesting aud helpful
talk 10 the Normal students one day
l,.st week. Mr. Fawcett used simple
Illustrations in order TO impress the
ideas which he wished to bring be-
lore his audience He began by
telling q story about an Irishmsn
who had come to this country to get
employment and had hired out 10 a
farmer. He knew nothing about
stock or the work Of the farm. One
day the farmer told Pat to feed the
COW some corn, and said in giving
his Instructions, "Jsst feed the COW
corn 10 the ear" He heard a great
uproar in the barn and went out to
see what had happened He found
Pat trying TO feed the COW corn in
the ear. The trouble with the
most Of us, continued Mr.. Fawcett,
is we are getting too much into the
mouth and not enough into the ear
and heart. | hope that anything
have to say Of value you will get in
to the ear and into heart.
"The home is responsible for
everything that is good and bad in
this country. The home and school
make the characters which we are
turning out into life. Look over the
history Of this country. In almost
every case where there is a character
which has been of value, this man
has had a good home, or at least a
good mother.
81 will draw for you mother.
aud what it takes to make a home.
(Mr. Fawcett drew an old hen and
her chickens When that mother
calls these chicks they come When
they are little chaps they mind their
mother | want to say that the
home life is the important factor IN
making our country The boys and
girls who obey their parents, are the
ones who obey in the school room,
and are the men and women who
obey the laws of this country.
After awhile .hese chaps get to a
place where their parents can no
Gunnison news-champion., 1912-05-31
RAaoAD NOTES

George and John Kurtz were over
from Sslida this week
Howard Hinton is running the
fitk in Baldwin train.
Ray Hollineshead has accepted
employment at the round house.
Roy Sloan is running a train on
the main line west Of Gunnison.
A. S. Exter is back at work after
spending a week at his ranch near
Delta.
brakeman Stewart was down from
Ohio City this week visiting his
family.
Harvey and John Arch returned
the first Of the week from short
visit in Denver
Train Dispatcher Jim Payne is
taking a thirty day lay off. Geo.
Johnston Of Salida is working in his
place.
NJ. Cufer and Melvin Herrick made
trip to Hotchkiss the first of the
week to confer with their chief,
Sup't. Ten Eyck.
J. S. Tucker and daughter. Nav
are visiting in the East Clarence
McDaniels is hosting at the round
house during Mr.. fuckers absence.
The bridge gang with John
Landry as foreman is here from
Salida working on the second rail-
road bridge west of town. High
water threatens to take il out.