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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
DEFENDS SCHOOL SYSTEM.
President Roberts Delivers Interesting
Lecture, Wednesday, at College.

President Arthur j. Roberts of Colby
College gave n lecture, Wednesday
morning. at the college on Education.
in which he defended the public school
system, especially the grades below the
High school. Ii has been the fashion.
according to Pres. Roberts, to de-
nounce the public schools for the
faults Of American children, that is
their morals their defects in manners
and also their inability to earn a lfv-
ing Immediately after graduating from
the public schools.
Taking up the first two of these
charges. Pres Roberts declared that
the school IS in charge of the child for
about one sixth of the year. that is
five hours a day, five days in the week.
eight months III the year. So its fnliu-
enee on the child cannot possibly be
as great as that of the home. which
sees the most OF him. If this were an
ideal world, he asked, whom would a
man want 10 have teach his child man
ners and religion. his Wife, or the
school? Pres. Roberts was inclined TO
think that father would want this in
strGetion given at home. And If he
tlOldDie
fleets, these ought not to be charged
entirely to the school. whose influence
is negligible compared to that of the
home. 1t is much easier to attack the
school, however.
The public school, he declared to be
the greatest factor in the perpetuation
of our American institutions. 1t is the
best example of democracy; any child
is entitled to it's privileges That rich
men viii send their children to private
schools Pres. Roberts deplores: il
makes strongly for class demareation
The poorer children and the richer
would he mutually benefited by sit
ting side by side in the public schoo
more than they do. An example that
this might bring would be for the fu-
ture capitalist to know more intimate
~ the viewpoint of his worl<rnen. II
manufacturer had among his work
men some with whom he had brushed
elbows While in Grammar school. woulf
not there be less danger of a strike in
that establishment Could not they gel
together more amicably than if they
had never intimately known each 9TH
en-?
Tho world could dispense with all the
private schools and colleges in the
country for a generation after tina,
time it is probable that as good OF
better ones would be built, but IL tn,
country had TO go without the public
schools for an equal length of time
chaos would prevail; il might be i'm.
possible To restore them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
F.W. Kelley, Winslow, EIectrocut-
ed, Wednesday, by VoItWire.

from the wires, because in falling he
freed himself. The only mark of the
shock that Kelley bore on his body
was slight burn on his thumb, Just
how the accident happened will never
be known; whether he became faint
and ciutched one of the wires, or die
il inadvertently, will remain q mystery.
DR.. C. w. Abbott and DR.. d. b.
Cragin of WaterVille were called, but
they could DO nothing. The remains
were taken to the home Of Mrs. KEEL
ley, who became the deceased man s
bride about year ago. She was
horn Miss Viola Mitchell. An aunt,
who lived with them, and a brother,
in Oakland, survive.
Coroner Redington, who was sum-
moned, decided that an inquest would
not be necessary. Kelley was about
q years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

Fred w. Kelley of Winslow, an cleo
trician in the employ of the Central
Maine Power co. at the Fort Halifax
station in Winslow, was eleetrocuted
shortly after $50 A. NJ, Wednesday,
by coming in contact with a 3200 volt
wire. Death was instantaneous
The accident happened in one Of the
small substations connected with the
power station, to which Kelley had
gone with fellow employees, Fred For
tier of Winslow and George Furbush
of Waterville. for the purpose of dry
ing out transformer oil. While Forti-
er and Furbush We're turned, away
they heard a sizzle of electric contact,
and then a thud as Kelly pitched
heavily forward ON the floor, dead.
It was not necessary for them to
risk their lives in disentangling him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
President Alley, Next Sunday.

The remarkable success of the Wa
terville Sunday afternoon meetings
has been reported as far away as New
York state and inquiries are now being
received from many quarters in re-
gard to the manner of conducting
these meetings One other Maine
city has adopted the plan. Ny
State of Maine" will be the subject o.
the address by Pres. r. j. Alley of the
University of Maine at the next up
lift meeting, to be given in the City
Opera house, next Sunday afternoon.
Pres. Alley has well deserved repu-
tation as public speaker which
should insure large audience being
present to hear him. Another feature
will be a large chorus of 90 voices, to
sing under the leadership of Miss
Christine Daggett of this city. Moving
pictures as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

of the Colby Clubs in Waterville. The
program. which includes numbers by
the orchestra, Glee Club. Mandolin
Club and reading by Bertram Loane
of Fort Fairfield, "Biff Perkins Tobog-
gan Slide" promises to be one OF the
best that any college club has given
recently George Pratt of Corning, n.
Y, in a violin solo. is extremely pleas
ing. There are other good numbers
that viii surely be appreciated by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
LEWIS c. POLLARD,
Building Inspector.
Report of Seaer of Weights an
Measures.

AS sealer of weights and measures,
Mr. Pollard submits the following re-
port:
Gentlemen-As sealer of weights
and measures, l herewith submit my
report for the year ending Feb. /.
1913.
In assuming this office, l found
things in very good condition; ev-
erything required for an outfit had
been provided and had been we'll car
ed for; suitable lockers had been
made so that the more delicate meas
ures and scales could be kept in their
proper places.
But few complaints have been
mage, and in each instance they have
been investigated.
During the past year | have test
ed 2419 milk bottles, condemning $50;
also p large milk cans. 90 scales and
so weights, all of which were adjust
ed and sealed.
Respectfully,
l.. c. POLLARD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
PApEIlMAKERS.

The per centage of the teams to date:
Winders. $50; Clubhouse. 900; Papermakers
800: Finishing Room, $50
Miss Faulkner teacher in Grades ",
and VI of the II. & W. school, is the
latest victim of the measles
Mrs. c. II. Flood who has been visiting
her son. Supt. c. y Flood, has returned
TO her home in South Paris.
Notices are out announcing the annual
sale of aprons, sweeping caps and home
cooked food by the Fl. &c W. Ladies' Aid
Feb. 20, at the Taeonent clubhouse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

Wednesday was another cold day,
as cold as or more so than the other
zero days we have had lately, and
make Waterville people look forward
with eagerness to the coming of
balmy spring days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

Professor and Mrs. Thomas J. Pres
ton left Princeton. N. j.. Wednesday.
on their honeymoon trip to Florida.
Mrs. Preston was formerly Mrs.
Grover Cleveland. Mrs Woodrow
Wilson happened to be on the same
train riding from Princeton to Prince
ton Junction. Many friends were at
the station TO say goodbye to the
bridal couple.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

Officer George Simpson. Wednesday,
arrested Frank Lessor and Ezra Pom
erleau, for Deputy Sheriff Eenney OF
Madison. 1t was stated that the men
were wanted on a charge of having
violated a contract to go into the
woods which, by special statute, is a
criminal offense in this State. They
were taken to Madison by the deputy
sheriff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
Miss Hazel Spearin of Bingham has
taken a position at The Elmwood.

The Juniors Of Waterville High
school are rehearsing for play, 1.-THE
Freshman" which they will present
in the near future. Basil Larkin is
the manager
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
City Treasurers Report.

Mr.. Crosby also submitted his report
as city treasurer, "Wednesday. The
total receipts for the year have been
$3.50, S02.45. as follows: Cash on hand
and taxes. $l69,9S5.2S; armory, S7S9;
bonded debt, $4,000; state pensions,
$4o2: city hall, S305l.15; common
schools, $23,9247S; current expense,
$251o.e7; central fire station. $224 so;
fire dept. $1129S5; High school. SECS. 10;
High school construction, $1436.1S; mis-
cellaneous. S992167; police. $1152.56;
public library, 500; sidewalks, 1909. 50;
streets, S22sS.5S State road. $29S7 81 4;
sewers, $235; state of Maine, $7733l !;
insurance. IS; interest bearing notes,
$4,000; support of poor $IS2l.11; in
terest, $146o9S: tax titles, $2552.S5;
Total, 1888, S0245
Contra credits. including mayors
warrants. amount paid TO L. 4.
Thayer, treas to Mar. IL. 1912. war
rants outstanding. cash on hand and
paid in advance Of March roll, and
warrants outstanding Feb. 10. 1919,
balance this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
SOM ERviLLE.

0. NJ. Crummett, who recently
bought young colt of Jasper Grey of
Windsor, brought her home, Satur-
day.
O. r. Moore has sold pair of oxen
to Osborne Hilton of Jefferson and
bought horse of Augusta parties.
Mrs. George Fuller of Palermo and
Mrs. Fred Hisler, also Mr.. and Mrs.
Pearl Crummett of Jefferson, We're
Sunday guests at Grin Crummett's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

Hallowell, Wednesday,, Feb. 49, the
friends of Bates College will attempt
to organize a Bates Kennebec Club.
Already 10 plates are pledged in Au-
gusta but Waterville has not been cam
vassed. Information will be furnished
by o. r. Clason, Gardiner, or f. j.
Hatch, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

The Pythian Sisters held Lincoln
Whist party in the J. e. jackson store
on Main street, Wednesday. which was
fairly we'll attended, in spite of the
frigi9 weather that prevailed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
WINSL0W.

A redhot bowling match in the II. & w.
League was that between the Clubhouse
Five and Papermakegs, each winning two
points. Nivison Of the Papermakers was
high, with Il single string of 132 and a
three-string total of 296. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
THE TRAVEL TALK
BY Mrs. Nellie Chase, Wednesda,
Evening, Is Very Much Enjoyed.

The Travel Talk given by the tray
e1 and history committee before the
Woman's club, Tuesday evening. by
Mrs. Nellie Chase of Skowhegan, PROV
of great interest and value. Her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

PORT. j. L McConaughty spoke be-
fore the Sunday school training class,
at the Methodist church, Wednesday
evening, on Method of Preparing \
Sunday School Lesson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

Jurors for the next term of the SUI
preme court in Kennebec county We're
drawn by Constable George H. Simp-
son. Tuesday evening, as follows: Ans
ley Barnes. Joel Foster, Horace A.
Toward Mark T. Clatlin and L. w.
Rollins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
Congregational IS; Baptist ID.

The CONGREGATIONAL basketball team
won over the Baptists at Coburn Classical
Institute, Wednesday evening, in a close
and exciting game. The summary:
como 70, ArrIONrAr 7, 1,,r,rl,r,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

The ticket sale for the appearance
of the Colby Glee and Mandolin Clubs
in the City Opera house opened at
Hawker's drug store, at 8 A. NJ,
Wednesday. and the present indica-
tons are that good sized audience
viii be present at he first appearance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
Report Of L. c. Pollard, Building
Inspector, for the Year Just Passed.

Number of plumbers registered IS;
cash received for register fees, IS;
number of permits granted, 101; num-
Der of inspections made, 127.
In closing my report, | beg leave
to make this suggestion: That all
plumbers before doing any work in
Waterville shall first pass an exam
ination, after which a license may be
issued and a fee Of 81 shall be charged
for same.
Respectfully,
L. c. POLLARD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

The fourth and last series Of games
between the Taconnets and the Ma
sonic Club will take place. Thursday
evening, in the Masonic Club rooms.
Watervlle. 1t is expected that this will
be very interesting set of games. al
though it is almost certain that the
Masons will not lose the lead of over
200 that they have gained The losers
are to furnish supper for the winners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

Pres. a. J. Roberts of Colby and Mrs,
Roberts went to Lewiston, on tho
Wednesday afternoon train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

Heofe-COneregatiO %, Baptists A.
Goals from foor-F. Heath 9. A. Heath
I, c. Liehtbody g. McCulley. r. Light
body ?. Goals from fouls-A Heath, r.
Lightbody ?. Referee, Williams Timer
Arnold. Time. Ism. periods FIVE minutes
extra to play off tie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

The Sorosis of the Unitarian church
will meet, Thursday afternoon, with
Mrs. F. A. Noble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
Repaired Dwellings.

George (Pooler, Water street; Thos.
Lessard, Paris street; Abel Good
ridge, Elm street; Willis Getchell.
Silver street; Central Maine Power
Co, Grove street; Joseph Barrieau,
King street; Paul Bison. Linny
court; Paul Blanchette Russell street;
Nellie Sawtelle, Silver street: Ed
ward Partridge. College avenue;
Frank Smith, Appleton street; total.
s7S73.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

Ralph Gilmore and Fl. b. Crosby of
this city left, Wednesday, for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

DIR. G. w. Averili went to Portland
Wednesday, to attend the Auto show
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

Report of Sanitary Inspector.
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council:
Your inspector makes the following
report for the year ending, Feb. 1,
1913.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

Inspector of Buildings Lewis C. Pol
lard submitted his annual report to
the mayor and city council, Wednes-
day afternoon, as follows:
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council;
The following list comprises the
buildings constructed, repaired, and in
process Of construction and repair.
during the term of office ending Feb
/, 1913.
New Dwellings.
New dwellings,. S. A. Cobb, Union
street; Smith & Head West street;
f. d. Noyes, Winter street; Charles
b. Davis, Getchell street: c. e. Lib
by, College avenue; William Marco,
Western avenue; William Groder,
Western avenue; Alton Richardson,
Pleasant street; Gideon Montmoreney,
Sherwin street; Leroy Jones, Pleas
ant place; II. II. Neal. Burleigh
street: Henry Gagne. Sherwin street;
p Roy, Western avenue. Manley
Morrison Kennebec street: Arthur
Hoxie. Prospect street; Henry Y.
Nigue. Western avenue. The total
value of these buildings is $51,500.
Other New Buildings.
The other new buildings are the
new postoffice, Main street, valued at
$4,000; new High school, new En-
cry block, and Wyandotte Mills store
house; Gallert block. Common street;
Elmwood hotel addition; Halfway
Shirt Co. boiler house: Benjamin &
Wing boiler house; Peoples National
Bank extension; Lombard foundry,
Notre Dame church. Water street;
William Levine store. Ticonic street;
w. T. Haines stable. Silver street;
Paul Lacombe blacksmith shop; Mrs
Bell Gilman. garage, Charles street:
Alton, Richardson. barn; Manley Nor
rison, foundation, Silver street. To-
tai, S204,26
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
Conclusion.

In closing my report, / wish to ex.
tend to His Honor the Mayor, and
the members of the committee with
whom | have been associated my APP
probation of their kind and generous
treatment and support in all matters
brought to their attention.
I All of which is respectfully sub
mitted
LEWIS c. POLLARD,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
Tax Collector croehx,s Renort

az CoIIector CFosbys Report.
II. 3. Crosby, collector of taxes of Wa
terville has submitted his annual report,
as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
Other Buildings Repaired and En-.
l-rc.cl

Other buildings repaired and en-
larged are Chase mills. Bay View an
mex, A. j. Robitaille bakery, s. A.
Dickinson store, L. w. Rollins store.
Gallert shoe store, Rex Frost, Bur-
leigh block. Wateryille Motor Co, old
garage, Wallace Spencer garage.
Keene and Kimball garage. Total,
s10,5S1.
The total building and repair OK
penditures for the year in Waterville
We're s2S0,606
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
Repaired on Account of Fire Loss.

Repaired on ACCOUNT OF FIRE Loss.
Ware block extension added. Main
street; Mark Gallert Main street;
Philip Levine, Maple street; Will
iiams house block; A. F. Drummond,
Main street; Grace Cousins, Main
street Total, $14.260.
Other BUILDINGS Repaired and En-.
Evening journal., 1913-09-05

milk, vegetables, fruits, groceries OF
other articles of human food are pre-
pared. kept, sold, or offered for sale,
shall permit such place or an appur-
tenance thereto to be unclean or UNI
wholesome; nor shall such person al
low any such article or articles of hu-
man food TO become poisoned or in
fected, OF unfit for human food by rea-
son Of uncleanly condition Of such
building, room, stand, stall OF other
place
Section 8. No person shall expose
for sale in any avenue. street or alley,
or in any market, store, shop, stand
or stall. or transport over any ave-
nue., street or alley in the City of Will
mineton, any meat, poultry, game, fish,
shellfsh, butter. lard. cheese, candy,
bread or any human food whatsoever
of a kind not peeled or shelled before
eaten unless the same be then and
there effectually and in a cleanly man
ner wrapped covered or inclosed as
may be required by the Board OF
Health, so as 70 protect said food from
dust, dirt. insects and handling.
Section A. No person shall expose fol
sale in any place aforesaid between
April first and October thirty first
inclusive of any year. any fresh meat
or fresh fish. unless said meat or fish
while thus exposed, be kept at a tenn
perature not exceeding 55 degrees Fab
renhcit.
Section 5. No person shall expose
any article Of human food for sale
on any avenue, street or alley in the
City of Wilmington, within twenty
four inches from the surface of the
ground, unless said article of food
lis covered or inclosed so as to pre-
vent access of dogs or is contantly
I'm the immediate presence Of the
owner OF such article of food or Of
the proper representative Of such
owner having custody thereof.
Section 6. Every proprietor OF
manager of a store, dairy. cafe lunch
room or any other place within the
City OF Wilmington where any ar
ticle Of human food is manufactured
or prepared for sale. stored for sale
offered for sale or sold, shall cause
It to be screened effectually, or ef-
lfectually protected by power driven
fan or fans as may be required by the
Board of Health, so as TO prevent
flies and other insects from obtaining
access TO such food and shall keep
such article of human food free from
flies and other insects at all times.
Section Z. Any person or persons
Ioffending against any of the provi-
sions Of the preceding sections of
this ordinance shall be deemed guilty
of maintaining a nuisance detrimental
to the public health and shall upon
conviction thereof in the Municipal
Court for the City OF Wilmington. then
and there forfeit and pay a fine OF
not less than ten dollars and not
more than fifty dollars
Section s. No person shall offer
for sale within the City Of Whining
ton, any poultry, eggs, fish or she'll
FISH. or any other article of human
Evening journal., 1913-09-05
CITY COUNCIL
FORCES A PURE
FOOD MEASURE
Under Proposed Ordinance
Geld Storage Supplies Must
Be So Marked
HEAVY PUNISHMENTS
FOR ALL ADULTERATIONS

Should an ordinance. presented TO
city Council last night by Councilman
Slower, become a law. the people of
Wilmington may rest assured that 10
the future their foodstuffs will be alb
solutely clean and pure. The ordin-
ance, the title of which was: IAN
ordinance for the better protection
of the health of the citizens of VIII
mington," was read twice and referred
to the law committee. II will be
given the third and final reading next
week. after which It will be referred
70 Mayor Howell. The law becomes
operative thirty days after its adop-
ton
The reading OF the ordinance last
night created quite a sensation In the
Council chambers, il being one Of the
most important that has yet come be-
fore the present Council.
The provisions of the ordinance re-
late to the protection of all food sold
within the city limits, prohibits
adulteration, and requires a sign to be
placed on all cold storage goods with
the letters "cold storage" not less
than two inches high. All food that
Is exposed must be covered with
screens. The Board of Health. meat
Inspector and milk inspector will each
enforce the ordinance and the penalty
prescribed for conviction Of any per-
son failing 70 carry out its provision
Is not less than $40 and not more than
$50
The ordinance in full follows;
Section j. That no person shall
sell or cause 20 be sold within the City
Of Wilmington any impure, diseased
drcayed, or unwholesome article OF
articles of human food nor shall any
person fraudulently adulterate. for The
purpose Of sale within the said city
anv material intended 20 be used fol
human food with any substance of q
poisonous character or any substance
luxurious 10 health
t Section 2. That no occupant Of any
building. room, stand, stan. or other
nacc within the city Of Wilmington
where meats, game, poultry, fish
Evening journal., 1913-09-05

food, which has been preserved by
cold storage process, unless the said
articles. when exposed for sale, are
accompanied by a sign having the
words cold storage" distinctly print
ed thereon in letters not less than
two inches high
Any person or persons convicted in
the Municipal Court or the City of
Wilmington of violating the provi-
sions of this section, shall forfeit aud
pay fine of not less than ten dollars
and not more than fifty dollars.
Section 9. It shall be the duty Of
the executive officers of the Board Of
Health, the meat inspector, the milk
inspector and the clerk Of the market,
to make frequent inspections Of the
sanitary condition of all markets,
stores, shops, stands. stalls, or other
places where any article Of human
food is stored. sold, or offered for
Evening journal., 1913-09-05

sale, and shall make a report Of same
TO the Board of Health.
Section 10. It shall be the duty Of
the Board OF Health. the meat inspec-
tor. the milk inspector and the clerk
of the market to enforce the provi-
sions Of this ordinance.
Section IL. This ordinance shall
become effective thirty days after its
adoption.
Section u. That all ordinances
and parts of ordinances inconsistent
herewith be and the same are hereby
repealed.