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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18
State Board OF
!. Trade Ms Meeting

Judging from plans already made, the
annual meeting OF the state Board OF
Trade, which is to be held in Waterville
Wednesday. Sept a, will be one of the
best in the history of the organization
The morning session will be devoted te
the election of officers and the reading OF
the reports of the various officers. In
the afternoon, papers pertaining to the
various problems with which the board
has to deal will be read
Approximately 100 plates will be set
for the banquet to he held at The Elm
wood in the evening. Governor w. T.
Haines will extend the address of well
come on behalf of the state, Mayor Pat
tangall for the city, and President L.
G. Thayer for the local Board of Trade.
response will be made by Col. f. L,
Booihby, president of the State Board
of Trade. All the past presidents will
also make brief addresses.
Thursday morning, the visitors will be
given an auto ride to the points of in
terest in and about Watervile It is pos
sble that the assistant secretary of the
National Board of Trade. n. A. Skinner
of Washington, D. c., may be able to be
present Colonel +. + Beothby will
entertain at his residence on Upper Col
lege avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18
Bia ke Soper.

Miss Lucille Almira Soper the elder
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Luther So
per, was married, at O'Clock, Wednes-
day afternoon, at the home of her
parents. 3 Elm street to Alton David
Blake of Oakland. by Rev. Samuel
Russell of the Rugsles Street church,
Boston. The double ring service was
used. The parlor was simply but yet
lmpressively decorated with cut flow
ers. A large evergreen arch, under
which the ceremony was performed.
was erected between the bay windows.
MISS Helen Soper sister of the bride.
acted as bridesmaid and wore a gown
OF blue brocade trimmed with blue
rosebuds, carrying pink roses. while
the bride was dressed in a beautiful
white pan satin, draped and trimmed
with lace, and carried lilies of the
valley. Albion Blake, brother of the
groom, was the best man. A brief recep-
ton was held after the ceremony and
refreshments were served in the din
ing room, which had also been decora
ted with the same color scheme. In
the late afternoon, Mr.. and Mrs. Blake
left by auto for an extended honey
Is, at Elm Terrace. The bride was
graduated from Waterville High in the
class of 1908 and later attended Miss
Capens school in North Hampton,
Mass, after which she studied two
years in Smith College. For the last
two years she has been teaching in
the Waterville public schools.
Mr. Blake is a graduate of Coburn
ana Colby, 10, and a member of the
Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Dur
ing his college course he was promi-
nent in athletics, being a member oil
the baseball and basketball teams
For short time following his grad
uation he was employed by the ~, f
t. & r, Co., in Boston, but latel
went to Eastman's in Portland, t.
make study of the dry goods bust
ness. At the present time he haI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18
DISCUSS CREW FOR DEFENDER.
Emmons, Managing Director, Confers
With Herreshoff, Designer.

Bristol, Sept 1l.-Robert w. En-
mons of Boston. who has been chosen
managing director of a yacht which
will be built by syndicate headed
by Cornelius Vanderbilt had a two
hours conference with NAT" HERES
hoff the designer of the defender. 1t
is he first conference since the ap-
pontment of Mr.. Emmons. 1t was Civ
en- over largly to the discussion of the
crew for the new boat. 1t was Mr..
Herreshoff's advice that the crew be
selected at once before the best men
are chosen for other defender eandi-
dates and it was agreed upon. The
name of Chris Christensen of Cornelius
Nanderhilt's Yacht Aurora. who was
mate to Charlie Barr on the Columbia
and Reliance, was most prominently
mentioned as skipper for the new boat
Mr. Emmons is expected to hold the
wheel himself in the trial races. II
IS understood that should his boat be
successful Mr. Emmons will be at the
helm also in the interaa tional races.
An amateur has never held the wheel
| in these famous events.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18
Small " ason.

Amid a profusion of fern, autumn
leaves and huge hydrangeas drapea
from the walls and fixtures. Miss
Kathryn Mae Mason and Ralph Hugo
Small of Wilmington, \. g., were mar
ried. p. NJ, Wcdnesday, by Dr. f. ..
Whittemore, at the home Of the
brides parents. Mr. and Mrs. FRANK
Mason. "A Western avenue. About
two scores of the relatives and init
mate friends of the1couple we're pres
enl at the ceremony and the informal
reception that followed. The bride
wore a white net over white shadow
lace, and the matran of honor Mrs.
G. +. Whitaker of Auburn, WAS at
traetively dressed in blue silk pop
lin. trimmed with hand embroidered
chiffon. She carried pink roses,
While the bride carried the conven-
tional bridal roses. Harold w. Small
a brother of the bride groom, was best
man The double Tins service was
used. The parlor Was more elabor-
ateIy decorated than the halls er 9TH
er rooms, for it was here under large
evergreen bell that the ceremony took
place. The wedding march from Men
delSSOhn s. leneHSllh WIS DtdNed D.
Miss Ruth Harlow piano, Miss Doris
Harlow, cornet, and Roht. Harlow, vio-
lin. The orchestra also furnished music
fer the reception that followed. Hager
catered lees. punch, fancy cakes and
other light refreshments We're served by
Mrs. w. e. Frost, assisted by Mrs
Carroll Reynolds, Miss Lillian Averill,
Miss Edith Levitt, Miss Hazel Youn:;
and Miss Leta Young. the last two
representing the chi omega sorority,
of which the bride is a member. She
was graduated from Naterville High
in the class of 1909 and after attend
ing college Colby for two Years taught
in the Redngten street school. Mr.
Small is also graduate Of Materville
High and has attended The New YORK
Military Academy and the University
Of Maine. In the latter institution he
became affiliated with the Theta chi
fraternity MIR. and Mrs. Small viii
leave soon for an extended trip
through the South and Will make their
home in Wilmington, \. g. where Mr..
Small is employed by the Southern
Telephone co. as wire chiet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18
FAIRFIELD.

Phil Dunbar returned. Wednesday. to
Portland, after few days stay with
w. II. Totman,
Mrs. Amy Wheeler of South Walpole,
Mass, who is visiting relatives in Wa
terville was a recent guest of friends
in this town.
Mrs. irene ODonahue is visiting
relatives at Fredericton. n. B.
Miss Emeline D. Fish of Melrose,
Mass, is visiting Mrs. Lucinda Fish
Mr.. and Mrs. John Parkin and son
Henry and Miss LYDIA Hall passed
Wednesday at Clinton with friends.
making the trip by auto.
Mr. and Mrs. George Cook of Pres
que Isle are guests of his brother,
Carl Cook. :, - q.
Miss Margaret Hosford has return
Ter to her home I'm Benton. after pass
ing the summer at Old Orchard.
The following was taken from the
Albany. n. Y. Journal. The mar
rage of Miss Helen Bernice Chan
ming, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Claiming of Orange street. to DON
aid Douw Snyder. took place last eve
ming at $50 o'clock at the home of the
brides parents. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Frank C. Cof-
fin of the First Christian churcn.
There were no attendants" Mrs.
Snyder is well known in Fairfield,
having passed her summer vacation
in town with her aunt, Mrs. Dana
Foye, Maple street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18
Anti tuberculosis
Exhibit Is Open

The educational exhibit of the Maine
Anti-Tuherculosis Association opened,
Wednesday beginning with a lecture
for schGui children in the afternoon. in
the Assembly room of the new High
school building. \ series of enlarged
photos taken from actual life and a
few models, some of them In constant
motion. show the war that is being
waged against the great White plague
in all parts Of America. One of the
most impressive features of the eX-
hibit IS an electric light that goes out
twice each minute. indicating that an
Unnecessary death has been caused by
consumption. according TO statistics. a
small grocery store, With a manure
pie nearby, shows how the fly car
ries germs from place to piace-through
open windows and into the food
Or 4. a. Downs of Fairfield, who
acted as demonstration during the eve
ming, said: Il know of no animal Sc
filthy SIS the fly. 1t is an actual menace
% the race and should be extermna ted
al every opportunity"
The photographs show how cures are
being effected through the open-ail
treatment, and how essential il is tC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18
PANIC INJURIES MANY.
Score TrampIed on When Pistol Shots
Fired on Plaza.

Puebia. Mex, Sept. IA score of
women and children We're trampled.
some of them being seriously hurt, in
a panic which occurred in the Plaza,
yesterday, as a result of pistol shots
red during the celebration of indie
pendence day. The Plaza was crowded
with people who came to listen to the
masic by military band. The de
scriptive selection rendered required
the firing of shots To make it realistic.
Believing this to be signal for an
uprising of some sort, men in the crowd
sbprang up and shouted t. the people
to save themselves. There was rush
and women and children who Were
seated on all sides, were thrown to the
ground and trodden under foot. The
band frantically played in an effort to
restore order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18
1877 Students Regis
ter at High School.

The total registration for the opening OF
the fall term at WaterVille High school
is Isl students. Thirty-twe are Seniors,
Is Juniors, 81 Sophomores and 90 Fresh
men. The entering class is somewhat
smaller than last year owing to the fact
that two classes We're admitted at the
times Grades VII and N, while this
year but one grade entered the new
building Principal Arnold Al Sanborn
has outlined his policy. which is one of
industry. He believes that the best re
suits can be obtained by getting as much
work possible out OF the students.
He likewise believes in the hearty sup
port Of athletics, but in order to take part
and represent the school all BOYS must
maintain a creditable standing. Mr.. san
born asks that the parents insist on reg
utar and prompt attendance. for 1t is only
through adherence to that rule that the
best result can be obtained. Three hours.
at least. says Mr.. Sanborn. should be de
voted to study outside of the school. The
parents should cooperate with the teach
ers in this respect and insist on regular
study hours at home Parents are always
welcome at the High school building ane
the new principal hopes that the neopg,
VIII make frequent visits during the
course Of the scholastic year Mr. San
born always stands ready and willing to
talk over school matters with parents and
trusts that they will come for them
selves and see what Is going on at the
school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18

Maxwell 3. Davis.

Newell b. Davis died, "Wednesday,
at the residence of his son. George
N. Davis, "a Highland avenue, aged
II years, months. Mr.. Davis was
born in Rockport, Mass, and folloWeo
the sea. during his early life. He was
veteran of the Civil War. having
served three years in the 35th Massa-
chusetts Regiment. He was a mem
Der of the G. A. r. and in this organ
ization had a great interest. For the
past 10 years he made his home i'll
this city. His wife died, about two
years ago. A daughter, Mrs. Jennie
Heath of HalIowell; four sons, c. Fl,
and George N. of this city, Asbury s.,
of Providence, r. L., and William H.,
of Rockport, Mass, survive.
Funeral services will he held, at 2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18
In Municipal Court.

Two young men. who SAID their
home was in Boston. were afraigned,
Wednesday morning, before Judge Ma
ihieu in the municipal court, on the
charge Of Yagrancy, found guilty and
sentenced to serve 60 days In Jail 10
default of the payment Of their fines,
They were discovered. about : j. ~,
Wednesday. in an unlocked freight
ear containing valuable goods in thf
Maine Central Yards by railroad em-
ployes. who Immediately closed ane
locked the door and summoned Off
Ger Mclaughlin from the station. H.
arrested the Young men and took then
To the City building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18
lame Foxes Escape.

Two tame foxes owned by Mrs.
John Ware 90 Silver street, somehow
escaped. Tuesday night. FROM the
small house in which they were con-
fined. The foxes were great pets OF
the Ware children and seemed mors
like kittens than Wild animals of the
forest. They were both very youns
and have been in captivity. but 4 few
months 1t is "A mystery to know haR
the animals were able to get away for
the house was thoroughly locked AZ
night, The police have been asked u
assist in the search and Mrs. Ware
has offered "A reward for the return
of the animals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18
Advocate Trunk Line,
Augusta to R0ckland.

Fockland, Nc. Sept. 1.-THE pro
posed trunk line highway between
WoolUich 'and Rockland came in for
favorable discussion at hearing cont
Quoted By the state Highway Commits
Sion here, today. Ninety citizens from
aour counties Interested in the route
Of the road. were presentp.
Some opposition was developed as
H. the route between Roekiand and
Belfast, some of those present favor
ing the main highway which Is
shorter.
The commissioners route follows
the shore line in Roekpert. where q
summer visitor has already built ..
mile of permanent roadway.
Former Governor w. T. Cobb and
Others advocated a trunk line highway
between Rockland and Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18
May Be Another
American Defender

Newport, r. I,Nsept. 1.-The proposed
f9ttnation of still another syndicate to
buad yacht to compete for the honor of
defending the Americas cup against Sir
Thomas Lipton's latest challenger was
announced. tonight. Heading this project
are: Commodore +. Walter Clark of
Philadelphia. owner of the schooner Iro-
lita, more famous as the Queen. and
George NJ. Pyncheon of New York. Both
are members of the New York Yacht
Club. They expect to attract other
yachtsmen to their proposition and hope
to prevail upon Herreshoft, the Bristol
designer. who already has a colanFssptu
from the syndicate headed bpsPeht$ Al q
Vanderbilt. to design.sit boat for keh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18

Delegates We're chosen at a recent
meeting of the Executive Board of the
Woman's Club. to represent the
Waterville Club at the Maine Fedora
ton OF Woman's Clubs, which is to be
held at Lewiston, Sept. IS. "A and %
The convention Will open with recep-
ton, on the evening of the 23rd. The
two days following will be devoted te
the business OF the organization. ear
ried on in the Pine Street Congrega-
Itional church. The local club is en-
Titled to four delegates besides this
president, Mrs. NJ. W. Bessey Those
VINO will attend with Mrs. Bessey are
Mrs. Cecil NJ. Daggert. Mrs, George
|H. Farbush, Miss Emma f. Loverine
and Mrs. Mary j, Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18
ROOSEVELT AS SPECIAL ENVOY.
To Germany and England to Secure
Participation in San Francisco Elk
position.

Washington, Sept. 17.--Col. Roose-
welt may he the special envoy of the
United States to England and Ger
many to secure the participation of
England and Germany in the San
Francisco Exposition.
1T became known, tonight, that while
no formal tender had been made to
Gol. Roosevelt, prominent Californians
identified with the exposition had sug
gested to the administration that the
former President might be persuaded
to go to London and Berlin before he
sails for South America, next month
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18
SECURING THE CITY
To Find Sender of Bomb to Gen. n
G, Otis, Los Angeles, Cal.

Los Angeles, Cal, sept Ito tina;
area of the city which comprises the
business section and a portion of the
cheap hotel district the federal, city
and county authorities confined their
energies. today, in The search for the
sender of the dynamite bomb, ~hiea
&ss received through the mails. yes
ttfday. by General Harrison Gray otis,
ncpprietor of the Los Angeles Times.
phe dynamite used in the internal
machine was that extremely high pow
cred explosive known as So per cent, "
the same as was used by James z
MeNaniara in blowing up the Times
building, oct l. 1910. The legal limit
for explosives in Los Angeles county
is per cent nitro,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18
HAYWOOD VERY ILL.
Industrial Workers of World Leader
In Very Bad Condition.

New York, Sept. 17.-William D..
Haywood, Industrial Workers of thc
World leader, who was reported seri-
ously i'll, has gone to ProVincetoWn,
Mass, in hope of benefitting his
health. it was learned, Wednesday.
Haywood was said to have been very
sick man, when he left New York.
He has suffered nervous breakdown
and lost so pounds in weight, his
friends say.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18

A little boy, about five years OF age,
was on lower Water street. "Wednesday
afternoon seemingly lost. He was IN
tears and unable to tell where he lived
or his name. A. K. Hayes took him
irftb his office and tried to ascertain
where he belonged. The youngster suu-
denly disappeared and as nothing more
was heard from him, it is expected
that he was found by those VINO
should have had him in charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18

Joseph Stout, an oil wagon driver,
who was shot by DR.. c. M. Clayton,
last Monday, at Indianapolis, Ind,
when he alleged, he found him at his
home embracing Mrs. Clayton, died
Wednesday DR.. Clayton, who had
been rearrested on a charge of murder
and held without bail. Stout in a
statement to the police just before he
died, denied that he was kissing Mrs
Clayton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.


Fire. Wednesday. did damage estimate
ed at 5000 to the steamer Baltimore. re-
Gently laid UP for the winter at Provi-
dehce, X. /. The flames starting. from
an unknown cause were blazing SO high
that they could be seen for long dis
lance before an alarm was sounded The
vessel is owned by the Providence, Fall
River & Newport Steamboat Co.
"PtfRdy A2hy the Democratic party
-way-e-crrafrgesr- --ffr'r~Tssufutions adopted.
Wednesday s.',t.1, baisT ationsl Independent
ored or pm various part of the
country in % bn Boston. The resolu-
ton protestsAatarSst the administrations
alleged refusal to appoint Negroes to Of
flee President Wilson'S attitude for crit
icized.
Newark, N j. Sept 1.-THE body of
Alice Hopper. Is years old. who had
been missing, since. Saturday night,
from her fspwe nj kearny. N. J.. was
found in the Passaic river. Wednesday
night, her skirts weighted with stones.
William Tolen, chEf of police of
Kearny. and ahe girls relatives de-
clared that she haal Been murdered and
her body easts ,ntd The river.
Efforts to ssttle controversy be-
tween dock workers at Galveston. Tex.
at a conference of representatives of
the different interests involved failed.
Tuesday night, and the strike which
won't into effect, tuesday VIII centin-
ne About 1000 longshoremen, including
500 employees of the Texas City docks.
who We're ordered on strike in sympa
thy with the Galveston dock workers,
are involved
]. Z. Miller, saloonkeeper. was TAX
enc in custody at Memphis. Tenn. late
Tuesday night, in connection with the
unsuccessful attempt to hold up Mo-
bile and Ohia passenger train near
Jackson, Tenn, last Saturday night
Ehe arrest of Miller was the result
81 AN alleged confession. Tuesday, by
Eeorge Sherwood, who was arrested
at Jackson. Milier's wife is detained
as a witness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18
MADISON.

The annual business meeting of the
Stockholders of the Madison Co-opera-
tive Association which was to have
been held. Monday evening. was post
poned without date, owing to the fact
tht the quorum necessary to elect Of
Ulcers was not present. 1t was voted
to declare four percent dividend
A most enjoyable occasion Monday
levenng was the public installation ex-
Iercises of Euclid Lodge, f. and A. M.
| held in the Masonic hall in Union
| block. The special guests were the
members of Minerva Chapter. O. e. s.,
land the families of the members. The
installing officer was District Deputy
Grand Master l.. c. Butler of Skowhe-
gan. Mr.. Butler was assisted by
Grandville ID. Perkins as grand mar
shal. and Rev. 10. w Weber as
grand chaplain. The installation cere-
monies were interspersed with music
furnished by Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Ken
dali of Skowhegan and several violin
solos by Mr.. Kendall The officers in
STALLED were: Worthy master. Ernest
IL Ward; senior warden. Wal
do f.. Houghton; Junior warden. Har-
ry r. Pierpont: secretary, Daniel NJ.
Nichols: treasurer. Samuel Il. Remick:
Junior deacon, Selden F. Waldron:
|senior steward, Geo. Hillmani junior
steward. Earf Cox: marshal. Frank l..
fiarding;s .chapRln. X. c. Gray. The
program alter the INSTALLATION was:
Reading, Over the :, Hills from the
nett of LEWISTON: humorous mono
NH issisl'ss Af:Rsss'n 1 pisne 6 snst
moas d dad y 9t isgs Ms Book canyagser.s
Pr5fs Dsniiett. vUda solo. Miss Flor
lenee Walker; reading, selection from
Mark Twain. Prof. bennett. Prof.
| bennett took his audience by storm
and responded with enceres after each
selection. The other artists were also
vigorously applauded and responded
with eneores After the close of the
program the company marched to the
/ banquet hall where a cold meat and
salad supper was served.
| Miss sArlen Mckenney.s who has been
spending the summer with her par
lents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. S McKenney,
| left town. Tuesday. for Boston to re-
sumo her studies at the Boston Conser-
/ vatory of Music.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis A. Gill of Res-
| ton are spending the week with friends
: in Madison. Mr.. and Mrs. Gill were
/. former residents of Madison.
= IA r. ma 80 -
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SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

As a result of the fines in liquor
cases imposed by Judge Connolly IN
the superior court at Portland. on
Wednesday, Deputy Clerk Thomas H.
Gately, during the forenoon session of
court, collected s1774.SS in fines and
costs This makes the total amount
collected in fines and costs at this
term up to noon. S26S2.S3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18

consignment of magazine literature
viii he nrenared during the last week
in September. to send into the ioh-
Der eampsof Maine, Anyone wishing 70
do,,rte such literature will please nave
it sent to Christ church parish house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18
Proeressives Gather.

The city council room was filled
with Prosressiees, "Wednesday after
noon, when district committee meet
ing was held to determine the way
funds might be raised to defray the
expenses of the recent campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18

Plans for the new four room school
house at College avenue and Walnut
street have been approved by State
Superintendent of Schools Payson
Smith. Bids will be advertised for.
within few days and work Will com
mence as soon rs possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18

A stated meeting Of Fort Halifax
Lodge. No. ., United order of odd La
dies, will be held, this (Thursday) eve
ming. at Woodmaus hall, All members
ore requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-18

Miss Grace Drummond, who has
taught, for several years, with great
success in the Waterville schools, has
gone to Bar Harbor, where She has
accepted a similar position.