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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28
Mutual ShOemakers
Factory Not Dead.

although there has been little ae-
tiyity of late in advancing the propos-
ed Mutual Shoemakers factory in this
city, the plan has by no means been
aba ndoned," said one of the promoters,
Tuesday, to a Journal representative
I'VE are just letting the project lie
dormant for while, until the HIlllard
factory is erected. and then we Will
resume our work, he continued.
Three thousand five hundred dollars
of the necessary $4,000 have been
pledged and there will be little or no
trouble in raising the remainder, which
will ultimately be $4,000" 1t is evil
dent that there is fully as much en-
thusia SIN and interest over the estap-
fishing of the industry here, as there
was at the time of its proposal, but
the business men who are engineering
the affair. feel that it viii be more
expedient to wait before taking mr.
thei steps, Work is progressing as
rapidly as weather will permit on the
billiard factory, which will be com
pleted and ready for occupancy, WITH
in few months,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

have been currently reported pertain
ing to my connection with the first
case of typhoid in the present cpl
demic. I saw the patient, profession
ally, for the first time, May 5, when
she came to my office for her first
treatment, four days after the supper
at which she assisted in preparing the
food from which the disease is sup
posed to have been spread.
At that time She complained of a
sore throat, but later developed symp-
toms of gastric enterits. An early
diagnosis of typhoid was not made, as
no cases were then known in the city
and the Vidal reaction ((blood tesD
is not to be relied upon for diagnosis
during the first week of fever
This / would have made had not the
the end of enc week (not threel, May
II, by relative of the patient from a
distant city. Possibly the same pre-
cautionary methods of not premature
~ exciting public fear, lead to the
publishing of articles in the Kennebec
Journal and Waterville Sentinel, after
fully dozen persons had been taken
sick with what later proved to be
typhoid fever, showing that other
physicians believed the epidemic to he
of an intestinal infectious nature and
not typhoids s3s FalS S
WIN. CLARE BROWN,
Osteopathic Physician.
Nav OF 1919
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28
Colby College.

long and important meeting of
the Council of the Athletic Association
was held, Monday evening. 1t was
voted that Goldthwaite be granted his
letter in track on the recommends
ton of Captain Nardini. Reports from
John Wells, who attended the Maine
intercollegiate Arbitration Board
meeting. and DR.. George L. Pemen
ter. who attended the Annual New
England intercollegiate Conference OH
athletics, were accepted. Graduate
Manager Irving reported That Harvey
Coin, who has coached the team so
successfully, this spring, has agreed
TO take charge of the Colby track ath-
letics for the next two years. 1t was
voted that the council propose the fol-
lowing amendment to the Athletic AS
ISOLATION: THAT any man, who has
played any three quarters in any of
the Ma inc foot ball championship
games shall be granted his letter" 1t
/ was voted that the names of Daniel
Ashley, Is, of Woodsville' \. H. and
Hiram Kicker. Is, Jr., of Poland
Springs, be presented to the associa-
Ation as candidates for the assistant
managership of foot ball; the name
of Crawford A. Treat, 10, OF Stock
ton Springs. for manager of track,
the names of Donald W. knowlton &c,
of Fairfield and John Nj. Richardson.
'16 of Rockland, for assistant mana
gers of track the name of Frank ).
Carpenter. IA, of Madison, manager
of baseball; the names OF Prince \
Drummond, Is, of Waterville and
Harold w. Rand, Is. of Sebago, as
sistant managers of baseball; the
name of Harvey A. Knight, II, of Eli
oft. as manager of tennis the names
of Florin c. Arey, Is, of Stonington
and Herman Kelsie, Is, of Boston, as
assistant manager of tennis; the name
of Vinal H. Tibbetts, IA. of New Har-
Dor. for president of the Athletic
council: and the names of Robert Il.
Bowen. IA, of WatervilIe and Rafe \.
HIATT. ia, of Norway, for councilmen.
These names will be voted upon at
meeting of the Athletic Association.
the later part of next week.
The annual Freshman prize reading,
postponed from Wednesday. on ace
count of the championship game with
Maine. will be held, Thursday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28
Christian Civic League Endorses
Gov. Haines at Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Chris,
tan Civic Leagu of Maine was held.
Tuesday, in Waterville. The impor-
tant events of the year in connection
with the League. were reviewed in the
report of the superintendent, DIR. w.
+. Berry.
A valuable paper on THE Progress
of Temperance Reform" was given by
Rev. f. H. Means of Madison.
The officers and directors of the
League remain the same as last year,
with the exception of Willard Bass of
Wilton as director in place if Rev.
Mr. Stimson of Watervilfe, who re-
signs on account of removal from the
State. The committee on resolutions
reported as follows:
Resolved, that we extend our greet
ings to the families and friends of the
late Rev. DR.. 6. ID. B. Pepper and the
Hon. B. c. Jordan who, since the last
annual meeting. have been promoted
from our ranks to the higher service.
That we hereby express our sympathy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

in their bereavement and record orr
great loss IN being deprived of the
unfailing support and constant coop
Grafton in the interests of the League
which these brethren have given dur
ing the IL years of the Leagues ex-
istence.
Resolved, that we express our hearty
approval of the recent action taken
with regard 10 those multiplying off
Gals who by address" proceedings
have been removed from office in our
State. We pledge our most hearty
support to the Governor, the appoint
ed sheriffs and all other officials who
are giving faithful service in the en-
forcement of our laws.
Resolved, that we recommend the
adoption by the directors of complete,
State wide organization in support OF
the work of the League, through cou;.-
~ committees, one special object ii
their work being to secure the election
or retention of notification of State
law and for the honest enforcement
of State law throughout the whole
State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28
w o. Hersey is seriously ill at his
homo nm High street

w. o. Hersey is seriously ill at his
home on High street.
A party consisting of Prin. John A.
Partridge. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Lawry, Mrs. Abbie Ladd, Henry
Choate, B. f. Rackliffe and Warren
SWEET were served a six-course dinner.
Tuesday noon, at the Lawrence High
school domestic science kitchen. The
members of the Fairfield Center
classes furnished the dinner, under
the direction of Miss A. Blanche Web
ster. the domestic science instructor.
Don Morrison, violinist supported
by Miss Effie Pooler. soprano Miss
May Emery. accompanist, will give a
concert, Wednesday evening, in Law
renee High School Assembly hall. I'M
der the auspices of the Athletic Asso-
citation.
Mrs. Matte Emerson has returned
from a visit with relatives at Bangor.
Mrs Alden e. Robinson of Benton
was a weekend guest of her sister,
Mrs. r. S. Paul at The Gerald.
Mrs F.. r. Simpson of Lynn, Mass.
is visiting at the home of Mrs. Lewis
Emerson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28
Dates for the High
School Graduation.

Final arrangements and dates for the
graduation of the class of 1913 of Wa
teryilie High school were announced,
Tuesday, by Supt of Schools Charles
n Perkins. Although the dates had
been set some several weeks ago. they
were not approved by the school Off
Gals until Tuesday. The annual Class
day will be observed in Assembly hall,
the new High school building. Friday,
June 10. The Junior Exhibition Will
take place Ia the Opera house, on the
evening of June 10, and the final grad
uation exercises will also be held in
the Opera house, Friday. June 90
Miss Exerene Flood is now engaged
coaching the various speakers on their
articles. The exercises have beer ar
ranged so as not to conflict with the
Colby Commencement exercises, which
come the following week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28


j. Wesley Gilman Camp. No. Is. S. Of W.
as escort 81
,Sergt wyman Post No 81. Grand Army
GNf of the Republic -
sergt. wyman Post No. 81 in carriages
Sergt. Wyman Woman's Relief Corps in
carriages "a
o Mesls y G ~ Say James A Hesisy
'ClergymeH OF Qal1an1 in CARRIAGES
sN Citizens Or Oakland
Public schools OF Oakland
All patriotic organizations are espe-
cially invited to take part In and attend
these exercises.
At the request of the National G. A. r.
all citizens are asked to display their
flags at masthead. until II o'clock noon.
when they are lowered to half-mast, for
period of five minutes. during which
time the bells will be tolled and COM
rades and Sons of Veterans win stand
with heads bowed and uncovered.
EXERCISES AT THE CEMETERY.
Invocation, Rev. g. L. Pressey
Dirge, Band
Sons of Veterans Memorial services
Decoration of graves
Recall to the colOrs
Firing Squad Sons
Exercises at the mound Of the unknown
Singing, Pupils of Grades vi and VIE
Exercises on the water in memory of tho
unknown sailors
Water salute to the dead,
Firing Squad Sons
Assembly and taps
Return to the hall, and concert on the
lawn by the band
Leo Damren is confined to the house
with the humps.
The anticipated Increase in population
due to the two new industries whicn
have located here has begun to be felt
in the increase In house rents. Many
of the rentors have advanced the price
per month of their house 50, and houses
are very scarce at any price.
Fred Hoar is at Miller's Island. the
guest of w. II. Miller
Wallace Flanders and J. III. stevens
left for Boston, Tuesday. on business.
Alton Blake has entered the employ OF
l.. II. Soper & Co. of Waterville In the
coat and suit department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

The knights of Pythias and the Mod
ern Woodmen OF America will be
among the uniformed orders to partici-
pate in the Memorial Day parade. At
tho conclusion of the scheduled exer-
cises for the day. the Knights of Pyth-
las will be entertained by the Wood
men at supper in the latter's hall A
special drill of Bayard Co, No ., U.
r., X. of p, will be held at the hall,
Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

The Junior class of Coburn Classical
Institute will tender a reception, On
Thursday evening, to the members of
the class of 1913 in the gymnasium.
The reception will be held from 100
till s, and an informal dance will lcl-
low from that hour till eleven. Bar
ney's Orchestra will furnish the mu-
sic A few friends of the school will
be invited in addition to the members
of both classes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

Missouri has farm which annually
produces more than 1.00o.0O0 bushels OF
corn. One field on this farm has egUl
acres and Y two-row cultivators may be
seen at one time working In it. looking
like an army Of chariots ready to charge.
The corn produced Is not usually sold.
but is fed to stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

Deputy Sheriff Harrington seized. at
the express Office. Tuesday morning,
about Is gallons of liquor that was COLI
signed to three different persons. The
quantities were so large that Mr.. Far
rington's suspicious We're aroused.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

guard of the great Ringing Bros.
shows which are to come to Waterville,
June 5th, reached the city, late Mon
day evening. The city awoke, Tuesday
morning, to find itself still further be-
decked with gaudy and fascinating
rosters,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

Veterans will meet at Grand Army
hail. Wednesday afternoon, at p.
NJ, to make wreaths for Memorial
Day. A picnic supper will be served
at GO followed by regular meeting
in the evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

W. l.. Fay. Mrs. n. II. Fay. Mrs. p.
S. Plouff, Mrs. T. X. Edes and Mrs.
Charles Towie of Dexter were mem
bers of an Auto party, that passed a
few hours in the city. Tuesday TAX
ing dinner at The Elmwood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. p. G. Roberts of Hal
lowell who recently passed a few DAYS
fishing at Moosehead Lake, stopped oft,
Tuesday, in Waterville. for few
hours en- route to their home with a
fine string of tout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

Miss Rose fitzpatrick, one of the
teachers in Coburn, who was taken i'll
recently with what was supposed to
be typhoid fever. is improving and viii
be about again in few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

Saturday, will be sent to Cambridge
to represent the school in the Harvard
Interscholastic meet, Saturday, June T.
in the Stadium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

Because of the important Maine In
tercollegiate championship game to be
played between the University of
Maine and Colby in this city on We'd
nesday afternoon, the game between
Coburn and Watcrville High, scheduled
for that afternoon has been postponed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

John DeOrsay is enjoying few
days fishing expedition at Lily bay.
He will return to the city. Thursday.
TO resume his duties in Hfvker's
pharmacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Arnold and Mr.
and Mrs. G. G. Averill returned, Tues
day, from very SUGGEST I'll fishing trip
at Pslrlin pond. They brought home a
fine string of trout, the ma jority of
which Mrs. Arnold landed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28
WATERVILLELOCAL NEWS


The regular meeting of the Ladies
Aid of the Advent Christian church
win be held at the home of Mrs. Sophia
Murray, Allen road, Wednesday aft
ernoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

The first case for drunkenness before
the court for some time was brought
to the notice of Judge Matthew, Tues
day, The defendent in default of pay
ment was given the conventional Is
days in Augusta for first offence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

The local Board of Health has just
finished fumigating the First Baptist
church. having been engaged by the
church to do the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Hamlin are be-
Ing congratulated on the birth of a
fine 1O-pound boy, who arrived on the
stroke OF midnight, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

Bertrand Loane, Colby '13, went to
Litchfield, Tuesday afternoon, to de-
liver an address before the students
of Litchfield Academy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

new cement pavement is being laid
around the walks of the Sacred Heart
church, which have heretofore been
c:nder paths.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

Mr. and Mrs. Howard ID. French @
Steuben were visiting friends in tn
city, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

A very enjoyable Whist party was
held, Tuesday evening, at Odd Fellows
hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28
OAKLAND.
Program for Observance Of
Memorial Day, May 80,
DeeoTaNon Of Graves, Parade
Al Cemetery and The Address.
Increase in Population d Resulting
In Increased Price Of rents.

The procession will form, at 1.i5 +. NJ,
and will move at 2 o'clock, to march to-
the cemetery. in the following order to
decorate the graves of deceased soldiers
and sailors of all our wars;
Boulette's Military Band
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

The X. n. G. Club of the Watervlle
High school will give dancing party
in Assembly hall, Saturday evening, to
assist in entertaining the members and
supporters of the Roclsland High school
baseball team. who will come to Wat
eryille on that day when the local
school boys and Rockland cross bats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28
| MILDLY Bouses nTI nnnC 1 New Neckwear
| New Models nFI nKtv\ | Cuff and collar

years. price 25c.
Robes wi.ho ut trimming, csc Robes lace and ham
burg trimmed for Csc, soc. and 75c. Infants and
children's Slips. soc. and UP.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

8 r. b. Young left. Tuesday. for few
days trip to Boston and vicinity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

Chester Carl Soule was a business
visitor in Augusta Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

Advertising cal, No. 8, an advance
Connecticut western news., 1913-12-25
CANAAN VALLEY

The following pupils were perfect in attendance during the term. ending Dec. 19, Blanche Frink, May Deloy, Myrtle Deloy, Lewis Frink, David Roger, Charles Deloy and Clarence DeIoy.
 Matrimony seems to- be $ catching. " A few weeks ago Frank Holt took to himself wife. and since then his boss farmer and his housekeeper have fol- lowed suit, and "more to follow"
 The Literary Society have purchased a new organ.
 The school closed in Wadsworth dis trict Friday for a two weeks vacation.
 D. D. Corners and family spent sey eral days last week in Danbury and Bridgeport.
 There was good company out to the church service held in Literary Hall last
Connecticut western news., 1913-12-25
SHARON.

George D. Hapgood, of New York. is spending the holidays at the Taghkanic with his parents.
 Roy Klebes. of the navy, was in town over Sunday at the home of his parents. Miss F. E. Robinson is spending the holidays at the home of her brother in Westbrookfeld, Mass.
 Miss Annie Eggleston. of Winsted, is home for the vacation holiday season.
 Edward P. Hazard. Jr.. of Yale, is spending the holidays at the home of his parents.
 Miss Martha A. Mallory is in Dan- bury spending Christmas with her brother MT. w. E. Mallory.
 Mrs. Leonard H. Rhynus and son, Charles. of Bridgeport, are at the home of Mrs. Charles Rhynus tor Christmas.
 Announcements have been received by friends in Sharon of the marriage or Miss Edna Louise Bartram, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Hawley Bartram, to MT. Milton Morley DorIand in Brooklyn, Nov. 29.
 Miss Ruby Donahue is spending the Watertown, N. Y.
 Miss Katherine B. Hotaling, who has been spending fortnight in New York and Brooklyn, returned to her home last week
 Miss Juliet Peck, who has been i'll at the Lambert for the past week or two, was removed to the St. Luke Hospital, New York, last week Thursday. All the churches are busy rehearsing for the Christmas exercises. The Metho- dists will hold their exercises on Christ mas Eve; the Congregational, Christ mas night and the Adventists will have theirs Friday evening. Dec. 26, at the Advent Chapel
 There will be special Christmas ser vice at Christ church on Christmas morning at 1O:3O. The music and anthem at this service will be especially beautiful.
 Miss Edith K. Landon, who has been in New York for the past two months is in town for the holidays.
 The funeral of Mrs. Brown, sister of MT. Ward Cesar, took place at the M. E. church Wednesday morning at l0:30. Interment in Hillside, Rev. Allen off, ciated. Mrs. Brown was resident of Waterbury.
Connecticut western news., 1913-12-25
CORNWALL

Dandelions abounded on the green down to the beginning of this week.
 MT. and Mrs. John Richter were sud- denly called to New York to attend the funeral, last Thursday, of friend who acted as "best man" at their wedding.
 The Monroe Brothers have commenced this week their contract for painting and decorating the chapel. The furnace was installed last Friday and the shing- ling finished on Saturday.
 Dr. Foote is getting lumber on the ground for his new houses.
 The Mems Club meet on New Years Day and MT. Whitcomb is to tell us the news and what he thinks of it.
 Some of the good people of the village took it into their heads to give our mail driver handsome fur coat for Christ mas. A subscription paper for better kitchen at the Grange hall is also cir culating with good success.
 Send your Christmas greetings to the absent ones by telephone. Adv.
Connecticut western news., 1913-12-25
SOUTH CANAAN AND HUNTSVILLE

MT. Harry Dean has been entertaining the grippe.
 Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of MT. Lucius Hanchett which was held from his late home last week, Thursday. He was buried at Grassy Hill cemetery.
 A Christmas party for the children will be held in the Grange Hall Friday afternoon.
 Mrs. Ella Dean spent few days last week with her sister, Mrs. Washington Birdsall in Sharon, who ia ill.
 A Christmas gift of value to everyone in the household every day in the year telephone service. Ady.
Connecticut western news., 1913-12-25
CORNWALL HOL LOW

Miles Yale is home from Torrington for the holidays.
 Charlotte Beckley returned home after few weeks spent with her uncle here.
 Samuel Coils has been selling some of his stock.
 A Christmas gift that lasts the whole year round-a telepho le: Adv.
Connecticut western news., 1913-12-25

Sunday afternoon. The service was con- ducted by Rev. W. F. Maylott, who preached from the text. " Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy" The Ladies quartet furnished the music and Miss Blanche Frink gave "The Christ mas Story" The hall was beautifully decorated with evergreen and Christmas bells.
 Mrs. Loomis, of Pittsfield, was the guest last week of Mrs. Grace Mcintyre.
 Telephone service links the country into one oommunityof communication. Are you in the chain? Adv.
Connecticut western news., 1913-12-25

to Passaic, N. J., on Friday, where she is to visit her sister, Mrs. O. Lounsburg.
 School closed on Friday for two weeks vacation.
 Master Adelbert Middlebrook is spend ing his Christmas vacation with rela- tives In Brook lyn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-12-25
SHARON VALLEY

Charles Scott. of Boston, Is visiting his parents MT. and Mrs. A. Scott.
 Grace Braze and daughter Gladys, go
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-10-25
SAYS CITY WANTED
TOPURCHASE PHONE

II the Independent Telephone
Co. had offered to sell out TO the
city Il would have been taken over
for n fair value as municipal
system.
This statement was made by
Mayor Cotterill in his examination
Friday afternoon before {. J.
Smythe. the governments special
attorney, who is obtaining tesu-
mony in connection with the suit
for the dissolution OF the Bell teie-
phone monopoly. which IL TO be
heard In Portland shortly.
Both Cotterili and Former Mayor
Dllling testified that before the
merger. and while competition be-
tween the Independent and Bell
systems was keenest. the service
was much better than II Is now.
Cotterill testified that the indie
pendent Co. was welcomed into Sc
attic for the very purpose OF &C
complishing better service and
keeping the rates down.
Il have always felt" he said.
THAT the Independent company
was under n moral. II not a legal.
obligation To sell TO the city In
stead OF allowing itself 10 be COB
bled up by competitor"
Asked IL he would have favored