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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
Smoke and Pneumonia.

y popular crusade for the prevention
of pneumonia, similar 10 that which
has been waged against tuberculosis,
is the suggestion of DIR. Charles White,
of The Department of Medicine, Uni
versity of Pitts0urg. This city, APP
Dropriately enough. is making a study
Of smoke as It disease producer.
Pittsburg is especially vel! adapted
to such a study, because the hills make
areas of wel-defned density in the
valleys along the rivers, with areas of
lessened density on the low-lying hills
and of comparative freedom from
smoke higher up. The smokiest re-
gions are inhabited not only by the
poor, hut by very Well-to-do people.
This makes it possible to rule out
poverty as influencing the results.
The determination of smoke density
was made By precipitating the smoke
content of different quantities Of air.
Or Whites chart showed that the
curves of smoke density and Of NOR
taity do not run parallel. Plttsburg
has comparatively low death rate
from tuberculosis, Which is apparently
unaffected by the smoke content of
the air.
With pneumonia, however, there is a
remarkable parallelism in the two
curves. and such factors as density of
population and poverty are apparently
of little Importance, for the prosperous
districts have as high a proportion of
deaths from pneumonia as the poorer
districts. if their smoke density is the
same. DR.. White said that pneumo-
MIA had of late years assumed ter
rihly acute and fatal form in Pitts
burg, and that he was convinced that
smoke was a very important factor in
the severity of the disease, The Sur
yey. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

The parcels post system was tried
in Waterville for the first time,
Wednesday, but owing to the fact that
the day was a holiday in this and 9TH
or cities, the business was small, and
not enough to attract notice, The Of
flee was open only four hours, and
but few bundles Were received. 4 few
were sent by the new plan by peo-
pie who merely wanted to be able to
say that they had used the parcels
post on its first day Some of the peo-
pie used the old style stamps on their
packages. and they had to be held
up. Everything in the merchandise
line is considered parcels post mate
rial if it is large enough, and these
stamps must be used. Thursday will
mark the first real experience with
the new plan, as bundles will then
come In from other offices, and it is
expected that the number sent out
will he much larger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

There are from four to six very large
windows in each room, and as praeti-
cally AL, of the, pupils rooms, with the
exception of the lecture rooms and
.labnratories are corner rooms, light
comes in from two directions.
- The seats are of the lifting top va
riety, natural wood finish, the best Oh
the market, 1872 in number. The c5nA
mercial course quarters have special
seats, of the mission style. There are
~ of these. Recitation tablet arm
chairs are provided in the lecture
rooms and others. Typewriting desks
and chairs are provided in the COM
mercial department; these are Of oak
finish and mission style.
In the basement. in addition to the
gymnasium. ard toilets. there arc
rooms for the new course in domestic
science, also. which will be introduced
this year. In these rooms. the future
sweethearts and wives of Waterville
will learn TO prepare dainty things for
the table, and will also delve into the
mysteries of household accounts, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
Reception to Visitors.

During the day the High school
teachers acted as hosts and hostesses,
explaining To visitors the various parts
pensed excellent music in the school
theatre, and punch refreshments were
served in one of the halls. Crowds
inspected the school, as it was hol-
iday and many took advantage of the
time off To see Watervilles show
house OF education,
A flag that has been waiting for
the new school for more than a year
was presented by w. s. Heath Circle
G. A. r. Although on the flag pole
that surmeunts the sefaeol it does not
look to be very large, the dimensions
of it are II by Perfect, so it is really
quite a sizable Manner. . The gift is n
splendid one, and much appreciated by
all who have the welfare of the in
stitution at heart. W. S. Heath Circle
memSerE thought the school was go
ing Aobe opened sometime in 1911, and
haf the flag all ready. but it is just
as good as If it were bought, yester-
day.
The festivities were concluded with
a dance in the theatre, Wednesday
evening. excellent music being fur
nished. Much of the credit for the ex-
eellence of the new building is due to
who has been on the job constantly
and seeing that everything has been
of the very best obtainable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
OAKLAND.
Degree of Honor Holds lis
Annual EIeetiOD.
c .IIegians 46 and High School
81 in Basketball Game.
Word Received of Death OF Former
Local Resident in California.

The. Degree of Honor held it's annual
election of officers, Tuesday evening.
The following officers were elected
Chief of honor. Dora +. Haynes; lady of
honor, Catherine Hoar; chief of cere-
monies, Carrie Wilson; recorder, Lillian
Damren; financier. Martha Gilman;
treasurer. Mary O'Neil; inner watch,
Annie Crowe1l; outer watch. Nora
Sweeney. Arrangements for installation
will be made at the next regular meet
ing to be held on Jan. s.
Word has been received here that AL
bert Crowell, a former resident of Oak
land, died, Tuesday morning, at his horne
in Riverside. Cal. A wife, and a sister,
Mrs. Helen Hallett, "a brother, Baxter
Crowell both of Oakland, a daughter,
Mrs Vernon Cunliffe of Norridgewock,
and son Claude of Alberta, survive.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Haynes and chill
dren of Bangor are visiting at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. j. w, Haynes.
The basketball game between the Col
legians and the High school was won by
the former by a score of 1881 Frank
Collins was the star of the evening.
birthday party was given H E.
Kenney, Tuesday evening. in honor of
his 73d birthday. Twenty of the neigh
bors and friends were present, who en-
joyed whist, While they watched the old
year out and the new year in, John
Johnson won the first prize for men and
Mrs. G. F. Blake for the women A
birthday cake with 20 candles on it was
the feature of the Refreshments, sher-
bet and fancy waters also being served
Many presents were received together
with big shower of birthday cards.
Principal Walter Sullivan returned.
"Wednesday, to his school duties at New
Gloucester.
Miss Nora Rowell. who has been visit
ing her sister. Mrs. C. E. Small, for
few days, returned, Wednesday, to her
home.
A lecture will be delivered in Memo
rial hall, at 7.30 Tuesday evening, Jan.
7. ON THE Battles Before Richmond,
During the Siege of Richmond" by Sam
uel f, Emerson of Skowhegan, who was
a participant in these memorable bat
ties. No admission will be charged, and
the public is cordially invited to be
present. especially the pupils of the pub
lie schools \ collection will be taken
to defray the expenses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

WaterVille's new High school building
the most modern of any in the State, was
formally opened to the public for inspec-
tion on "Wednesday, New YEARS. day, and
will be first occupied on Monday next. 1t
has been nearly three years since ---e
structure was commenced, and there have
been many unavoidable delays in it's con-
struction. not the least Of which was the
discovery in the summer Of 1g1 of5quick4
sands under tse school. which made ex-
tensive rep ire 70 the underpinning heces-
sary. lit og that the school Is ready
for occupancy hose who have inspected
It say fl.54t although it was slow coming
it was certainly worth waiting for, as
the city posssscs an IDEAL school build
ing
The features iaeluGe d school theatre,
the like of which has never been seen in
Waterville before. 1t has many of the APP
purtenances of a real theatre, including a
gallery, tagtefully decorated walls, COM
Portable seats. well lighted stage, and ex-
cellent ventilation II will seat about 300.
There is an excellent gymnasium in the
basement. which will shortly be fitted
up with apparatus for the boys of the
school who consider this to be about the
best thing in the building. Shower taths
will be put in very soon, also, is part
of the gymnasium equipment
Absolute safety in regard TO fire is
desirable feature of the building Self
working bars. which open the doors from
the inside, even if locked, from the in.
side, in case a crowd of children rush
against it make a repetition of the Col
linwood disaster impossible. The halls
have sconctete iloorsss cut Oft by fireproof
walls from the rooms. so thht fire break
ing out in any room win be confined
there. All stair cases are also of concrete,
so that they will stand in ease of fire.
Physical and chemical laboratories.
which are equipped with the latest wrin-
kles, are located on the fourth floors. so
that all smells will not permeate the
other rooms. but will ascend heaven
wards. There are several teachers
rooms, and a school library on the first
floor, fitted with substantial furniture, the
walls being lined with red burlap. In the
halls, brown burlap extends from the
floors about six feet. A novelty for Wa
terville schools are the bubble fountains,
of which there are two on each floor
For the boys manual training rooms
are provided in the basement, ample
accommodations being set apart for
this practical instruction.
1t is safe to say that no school in
Maine is better lighted than the new
school that has just been opened
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
An Unusual Locomotive.

There are few modern American
locomotives of unusual design, After
years of experiment during which
many extraordinary engines We're
proposed we have adopted certain
fundamental types, and unless there
is a complete revolution in the con-
struction of our locomotives it is
hardly possible that the engines of
the future will be much different from
those of the present.
In Europe and other foreign coun-
tries, however, they still continue oc-
casionally to build an engine that
embodies very unusual features. One
of the latest was constructed for the
Italian state railways and the cab
was placed in front that the engineer
might have the clearest possible view
of the track ahead
When in operation the engine pre-
sents a very strange appearance, says
the Railroad Mans Magazine, for
while it is actually running forward
the action of the driving wheels
would be considered backward in this
country. The engine seems to run
backyard to go forward
It is a four cylinder compound,
with the cylinders arranged in Pc
culiar manner the two high pressure
cylinders being on one side of the
centre line and the two low-pressure
cylinders on the other Coal is car
ried in bunkers in the cab. though in
this respect the accommodations for
fuel are decidedly limited. Water is
carried in the circular tank tender.
Exchange SEA ~ -s~f tss@ &s1 Msi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
,ATIONAIS.

The students of the Winslow High
school are endeayoring to organize bas-
ketball team. The school has some good
material and with little practice should
develop a fast team II is hoped that q
league can be formed between Waterville.
Fairfield Oakland and Skowhegan High
schools.
Quite number from this town attended
the wedding of James Herd, a former
Winslow boy, and Miss Bertha Rush.
worth, which occurred, Wednesday even
ing. at the brides home in Madison. The
bride has visited here several times and
has made a host of friends Mr. Herd is
a stenographer for the Holingsworth x
Whitney Co. at Madison The best wishes
OF the whole community go with them.
Mrs. Dolof of Medford, Mass. and Mrs.
Frost OF Winthrop are visiting Mr. and
Mrs. Dan Mason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
H. g. W. Ladies' Aid Treat
Men al Taconnsi Club.
High School EndeaVors 10 Or
ganize Basketball Team.
Nationals Defeated by Taconnei
Bowling Five by 69 Pins.

The ladies of the H. & ". Ladies' Aid
gave their husbands an excellent New
Years dinner II tue T3connet clubhouse.
New Years day Ii had been rumored by
the wives that goodadinner was to be-
served but it was not realized, until the
time came, when they were served with
a fine chicken pie dinner with all the
entrees to go with It. After the meal was
finished they Were treated TO ice cream
and cake. The ladies certainly have Won
the good VIII of the men from the excel
lent a.enu set before them by the ladies'
of the H. & ". Aid TIE dinner was in
charge of Mrs. W. II. Bowden, assisted
by Mrs. T. b. White, Mrs. c. e. Blake,
Mrs Elmer Tozier and Mrs. Burleigh
Simpson. The work of the day was to
make aprons for the annual sale which
will he held sometime during the month
of March
Quite a number are afflicted with the
German measles. The latest to have them
are Charles Wixon, Harold Roundy, Merle
Blewitt, Howard simpson, Milton Smiley
and Eldred Getehell
The ice house. which has been i'm pro-
cess of construction near the Sebasticool1
dam, was completed. Tuesday night 1t
has plenty of room for the storing of 300
tons of fee. The proprietors, Colby aud
Higue, are looking forward to a prosper
Gus season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

Chute, Skowhegan; S. II. Frost. Pitts
field; Fred Burrill, Hartland: Rufus
Mckinney, Madison. Hiram Thing has
been. re-appointed messenger of the
court an Office he has held about four
years. Charles II. Chute viii be the
jailer for the next two years, and has
moved his family from the Palmer
house on Madison avenue to the jail
house Sheriff Mooers has moved into
his home on Madison avenue that has
been occupied by Ralph Leighton dur
ing Mr. Mooers term of office.
The village schools of Sl1owhegan
will open, next Monday, for the winter
term with the same force of teachers
excepting in the fourth grade of the
Park, Miss Daisy Shaw having been
engaged to teach there. She comes
here from Hallowell, where she has
been on the teaching force of the State
school The rural schools will open
With all the old teachers. excepting in
the Malbon's District. where Miss
Grace Trueworthy of Athens Will
teach. The Lake George school will
be re-opened after being closed for
about three years on account of the
lack Of enough pupils to make up II
school. Miss Bessie Clifford of the
Pennington Normal school has been
engaged for this position.
During the year just closed there
were recorded at the town clerks of"
flee in SkoWhegan, So marriages; 122
births and 1873 deaths.
The evening schoof will open, Mon
day, in the High school building for
the winter term. The school for the
last term WAS the most successful ever
held here. The coming term promises
to be equally successful. This school
is meeting Il long felt want, and ont-
of the encoura ging things about it IS
that most of the students are past q
years of age. This school was lntenG
ed for ones who have not had lie
privileges in the past and now wish to
avail themselves of them. The teach
er will make up the teaching force. ~
Aaron Smith has given a. hearing in
the trial justice court, Tuesday, on
the charges of assault one being on
one Withee of Madison and the other
on c. Q. Brady. He was found guilty
in both cases and sentenced to pay a
fine in each case of $40 and casts, and
in default of payment 30 days in Jail.
Folsom Merrill appeared for The g.
The respondent. through his attorney,
w. b. Brown, took an appeal in the
last case.
Gordon Bragg is acting as news
agent ON the train during the absence
of his brother, Lester Bragg, who IS
visiting friends in Providence, r. l.,
for two weeks.
The First National Bank has sup
piled one Of the needs of the town by
placing OH the outside of its building
an official thermometer that registers
heat and cold, tells the time and the
day of the week
Melvin Allen has lost his old family
horse. The horse was standing. one
day this week, at the home of j. N.
Saith, when suddenly it held up one
Of its forward feet. and when the foot
was examined it was found that near
" every bone in the ankle Was broke
en- just above the hoof. The animal
WAS killed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
SKOWHECAN.

slSowheean awoke under new re-
gime, Wednesday morning, and the
first signs were at the supreme court
The new sheriff was there with his
usual smiling ceuntenance, and open
ed court No one would have be-
lieved that it was Sheriff Thomp-
sons first times for. he read the
Proclamation with the skill of one
who had been in the Office for years.
This county has always been fortu-
nate in getting good loolsing men for
sheriffs. and the new one is no excep-
ton. He began his new duties With
the following deputies as court officers:
Henry Brophy Fairfield; Charles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
The CO. II. Dance
A Grand Success.

One of the best social events of the
season in the dance line was that held
by Co. II, n. G. S. M, in the Armory,
Wednesday evening. 1t was the sec
ond annual and very successful. The
orchestra gave short concert, con-
sisting of march, Spirit of indie
pendence. Remicl1's Hits. and The
Ghost of the Violin.
Capt w. H. Murray was the officer
of the day. and Lieut. II. {. Crommett
was the chief of staff The aids were
sergt. G. A. Lightbody, Corp. f. NJ
Reynolds, Private T. d. Farland and
Private FL. J. Ferland. The business
committee was composed of Second
LIEUT. 7. ]. O'Donncll First Sergeant
II 10, McMahon, Corp f. Fl. Dubor and
Musician g. +. Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

Over 10000 words of testimony were
taken in the coroner's inquest at City
hall, Tuesday, by the stenographer,
Mrs E. Fl. Childs. Ii was the length
fest hearing that has been held in
this city, for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

A man in search for a policeman.
"Wednesday evening. sought for one
for half an hour in the heart of the
business section, going from Silver
street to The Elmwood twice before
finding one. 1t is understood that this
lax patroliing will be called to the at
tention of the city marshal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
FAIRFIELD.

Lodge, No. 80, f. and a. M, will be
held, Thursday evening, at Masonic
hall Installation of officers will take
place, and there will be refreshments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

Jason Nice. Hagan of Westbrooll,
secretary to President Roberts of
Colby College, returned to Waterville,
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

:, Officers of Court America, f. of
a., wills be installed Thursday eve
ming, i..F. of A. hail, Temple street,
by Deputy Grand sChief Ranger
George C. Sandner. '-s !:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

Z Holmes and Esty of this city will al
so contest forf the individual cham
pionship of the city at the Casino al
leys, Thursday evening. The match
promises to be of much interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

L, G. Whipple and Charles Vigue
left. Wednesday. for Chicago, where
thew will visit for short time, then
going TO the Pacific coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

joint instaentioni Thursday evening,
of officers of w. 8. Heath Post. G. A.
r.. and w. S, Heath Circle. Ladies Of
the c. A. r. A Picnic supper will be
served, at $50 p NJ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

- Many of the Colby College students,
also the Coburn Classical boys and girls,
returned to Waterville. Wednesday, to
resume their studies Colby College will
8open at s A. NJ, Thursday About four
weeks remain before mid-year examina-
TONS and the new semester will start
= about Feb l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
FraternaI Notes.

Several fraternal orders held their
annual elections, Tuesday evening, as
follows:
p ''a- Anchor Lodge, A. o. Z. w; M. W.. j,
n. Mcmahon: f., Charles l.. Getehell;
- O., Charles f. Merrill; e.. A. f. Arm
strong; inancier. Albert F. Merrill, Jr.;
receiver, Henry Hoxie: recorder, X. w.
Hanson; inside watch. b. j. Frank;
u outside watch Henry Micheu; trustee
for three years, Charles L. Geteheil;
" delegates to the Grand Lodge, Charles
+. Novel;. A. F Armstrong; alter
- mates, J. II. Mcmahon and Henry
So Hoxie. .'s9 3is II
.a,jsgHaveloek Lodge X. of F. elected the
~ following: Chancellor tconmandef'
s., = Joseph II, Whitehouse. vice ehanceliof,
Harry S. Higgins; prelate, FRANK
--p,umstead: ma ster IF work, yames e.
Z jackson keeper of records @ld seals
, 'Joln ID. Reed: master of finance, f.
INV. Z Alien; master OF .exehequer, u. =,
{, Hatfield; master at arms. John w.
Iones: inner guard, George w, Verrill;
onter guard, Francis NJ. Joseph rep
. resentatives to Grand Lodge. lester +.
BLAKE. Sanger n. hnnis: aternates
y u w Allen. o. T. Richardson; trus-
tee, L. II. Brown.
"A 5waterville Lodge, No. 22l, ~ Il. T.
sP.. elected the following officers:
Harden, Annie Il. Elliot: vice warden
Arrie Lampher; secretary c. L.
keks; financial secretary, Augusta A.
zsson: treasurer, Lea 5. Whitaker;
in, Mary j. Blunt; guard, Mary
Nh; guide. 4. w. Merrill, sent1-
mel Cora Is. Hancock; representative
!. IL the Grand Lodge, Charles U. Blunt;
alternate. Aesta a. PARTON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

The annual meeting of the First
Baptist church win be held. Thursday
evening. in the church vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

pm. Funeral services for the late Mrs. Mar
tina Henrickson will be held at the home,
10 College avenue, at Z. M. Thursday.
Rev. H c. Turner, pastor of the Pleas
u ant Street NJ. Z. church, and Rev. a. w.
). Pottle will officiate. The interment will
- be in Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

= The Nationals Were defeated by the Ia
comet bowling team at the paconent al
leys by 60 pins. The Nationals had an
off night and used some substitutes. Tur-
byne of Taeonnet was high for three
string total of 2S2, and Webb Of the Ma
tionals high for It single string OF III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

DR.. and Mrs. ] William Black have
returned from Baltimore. where they
passed the Christmas holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

A sociable win be held in Pomerleau
hall, Friday evening, by the Junior
choir girls OF the Sacred Heart par
ISL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
Ienllemen' s Night
AT Woman 5 Club.

<EX&a The authorizations of the Womens Club
5$S}}g for, Gentemens4 night, Tuesday evening"
Il pvere more than realized. Mrs. Mary
3211sIfihg Palmer proved most dellshiai
Rather sss4fer subject The Sea Is
<yys rcferresHtto the Negroes who in
The Islands off the coast of South
M sana Georgia between Charleston
b ppah; rspanant of those old
q K <line ~ Hes. nowFr fast disappearing.
whose M1fnor and pathos, oddities and
pecuiiarities. learned during four-years
existence among them, furnished Mrs.
~ Spnhzer her theme
= ~~ Possessing a beautiful contralto voice.
e eharsaling personality and lively wit
SsS she nass TO these gifts an affectionate re-
ts4srgard for her, characters and really Won
derful mastery of their dialect; and her
sfeH songs, her stories and the little poems
gathered during her Southern sojourn fur
nished an evening of rare enjoyment
", ( which will ong be remembered by her
hearers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

Ss William A. Judge will leave. Thurs
4 ! day, for Bald mountain, where he will
take large number of photographs of
the trees.