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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
Funeral of Arthur Porter.

The funeral of Arthur Porter was
held Monday morning at 1890 Father
Kelley of Waterville officiating. The
bearers were: w. E. Vigue, Geo. II.
Bush, Edmond Roy, Edward Mcleod.
Interment was at Lake View ceme-
terry. Alphone Porter, a brother of
the deceased, from Point Levy, Can,
was present at the funeral. returning
in the afternoon. A delegation from
the Union Lafayette Lodge of Wat
erville, of which the deceased was a
member, escorted the remains to the
cemetery.
The annual meeting of the Ladies'
Aid of the Methodist church will be
held at 2.30 P. NJ. Wednesday in theis
vestry.
Rev. and Mrs. G. L. Pressey are Wis
iting relatives in Detroit for few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Merrill have
gone to Massachusetts, to pass the
winter months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
SHERIFF FEARS OUT
BREAK OF ANGRY MOB.
Grand Jury Fails to Return
Indictment in Cases Of Two
Negroes Charged with
Murder, Chestertown, Pa.

Chestertown, Nd, Dec. 29.-TM
grand jury, which met this morning to
take up the cases Of the two Negroes
charged with the killing of James
Coleman, well-to-do and popular
farmer, adjourned late this afternoon
without returning an indictment. AS
result the friends of the murdered man
were in an angry mood and the local
authorities feared an outburst.
Sheriff Brown kept all the police, de-
tectives and deputy sheriffs in the jail
tonight, and no attempt was made to
have them patrol the town.
The temper of the crowd was strained
by report that an attempt would be
made to have the prisoners removed
to another county for trial, although
this statement was emphaticaily de-
MED by the states attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30

and told him he would not sign the fl
nal estimate on the contract until the
price was raised from to 10 cents a
gallon This was done, he added and
later he received a receipt for $500 from
Arthur A. Mclean, treasurer of the
Democratic State committee.
What became of the other 500 was not
clearly explained.
District Attorney Whitman brought out
from Truesdale in his oral testimony that
the increase of three cents a gallon on
the oil used in the contract amounted
to little over $500.
Kedian when called as witness re-
fused TO answer questions on the ground
that he might incriminate himself. He
declined to say to whom he had paid
the money or that he had had any deal
,ings in the matter with Everett P. Fow-
Ter, the alleged Tammany bag man"
Miss Diamond testified she had been
employed as a stenographer by William
G. Merritt of Kingston, VINO was super
intendent of road repair work in Ulster
county in 1912 There was no provision
for the employment by Merritt of a
stenographer, according to subsequent
testimony, and Miss Diamond was carried
on the payrolls as IN. j. Diamond. tenn
porary patrol" in the employ OF Daniel
z. Schoonmaker, a teamster for Merritt.
She said she received pay at p cents an
hour for 40 hours work in July. 1912, and
had received voucher therefor signed
|by C. Gordon Reel, superintendent OF
highways. She worked 100 hours in Au-
gust, she said, and had $3.50 coming to
her, but never received a voucher for 1t.
She did receive a check for SIS from
Schoonmaker, she testified.
Mr.. whitman then showed her vouch-
err for that amount signed by Reel and
endorsed in her name to the Ulster coun-
ty treasurer. She said the signature was
a forgery
Schoonmaker declined to waive immu-
nifty when placed on the stand and 80 did
Merritt, and Mr. Whitman refused to
question them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
BELFAST.
Board Of Trade Plans for Its
Annual Food Fair.
Officers Of Seaside Grange Are
Elected Installation Friday.
Schools Reopen-.0iher lettings Of
Interest About the Town.

Belfast, Me-, Dec 2s.-(SpeciaD Now
that Christmas is over the next thing
to absorb public attention is the coming
food fair which the Board of Trade will
was the first in which a fair was held.
was such a success when 1t was really
only an experiment, the coming one
should take on much larger proportions
and there is every indication that it will
be a greater success than the first. AL
ready there have been more applications
for floor space than can be aecommo-
dated. A feature this year will be the
exhibition of work done in the city and
rural schools, and prizes will be award
ed for the best art posters made by stu
dents in the schools of Waldo county
For this exhibition and contest card
board will be furnished free by the man.
agement. Each day the first 100 women
purchasing tickets will be given souve-
niors, useful and in many cases worth
more than the price of admission. To
accommodate out-of-town patrons, the
doors will be open at 10 a. NJ. each day
The fair will open on Feb. 10 and clase
at midnight Feb. H. Another feature will
be the daily demonstrations of the New
England Cooking School of Lewiston. un-
der the direction of the woman who last
year demonstrated Town Talk -four. This
will be most interesting feature and
sure to attract attention. In place of the
lantern parade given last year and which
of he fair
some other drill for the young women
and girls will be put on and everything
promises to make the fair more enjoy
able than ever.
Mrs Edward r. Estabrooke, who I'M
derwent serious operation for appendi-
ctis and other complications in the Tap
ley hospital on Saturday morning, is
resting as comfortably as can be expect
ed and there is every hope for her speedy
recovery.
The public schools after two-weeks re-
cess reopened this morning.
The following officers have been elected
for the ensuing year by Seaside Grange
and will be installed on Friday night by
District Deputy Erward Evans of Wolda.
The installation will be followed by the
IidTfeSt least anu DS presentation "a
past masters jewels by Elijah Richie.
The officers-eiect: Worthy master, Earl
Braley; worthy overseer. Elijah Richie;
worthy lecturer, Einiria MeKeen; stew
ard. Carl Noyes; assistant steward. Al
phonzo Richie; chaplain. Lucy Cochran;
treasurer, Edward B. Lune; secretary.
Marian Hayes; gatekeeper. Erwin Wade;
Ceres. Elnora Hayes; Flora. Clara Lunt;
Pomona, Lena Richie; lady assistant
steward, Susie Bradley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
Physical Culture
Class 5P. MIDDAY

A movement is afoot to arrange a
class in physical culture for the men
OF Waterville.
DR.. Charles E. Barker In the last
lecture that he gave during his stay
in Waterville, spoke to the men of
the city on the benefits of daily sys-
tematic exercise. He gave a demon
stration of the work after his talk and
recommended that every man present
take the exercises each morning. as
surfing those present that they would
feel better, be more efficient In their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
Hot Box Causes Dynamos in
Power House to Run Away.
Officers Of Sons Of Veterans
Elected staff Of COmd'r.- E|ect.
c. E. Colby Narrowly Escapes Los
Ing Horse Through Ice..FuneraI.

A hot box on one of the big dyna-
mos at the power station burned out
a few of the coils and lightened the
load on the machine, so that 1t be-
gan to run more rapidly. The pulley
at the end became heated and the
shafting broke, the pulley going
through the window into the stream.
The machine could not be stopped I'M
til the water wheel was shut down,
the ice about the gates seriously de-
laying action. The damage by fire
was very small. The fire department
was called
The Ladies' Aid of the Free Bap-
fist church will meet at P. NJ. on
Wednesday with Mrs. Angie Hersom.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Hallett, Mrs.
Rose Kelley, Miss Mary Cochrane,
Thaddeus Cochrane and F. H. Leech
attended the funeral Saturday of the
late Mrs. Mary Esty, the division
president of the Ladies' Auxiliary of
the S. of ", at Waterville.
The following officers have been
elected by the Sons of Veterans: Com
mander. E. r. Cover; senior vice COM
mander, Guy L. Sawtelle, Junior vice
commander, Grover D. Lovejoy; camp
council, J. w. Haynes, Jr, Morris B.
Charles, Geo. D. Presley. Commander
elect Cover has selected the following
staff officers; Sec, F. H. Leech; Treas,
F. R. Haynes; guide. Arthur Shaw
color bearer, Roy Sawtelle, chaplain,
Thaddeus Coehrane: inside guard, G..
d. Presley; outside guard, c. l..
Estes; principal musician, N. B. Good
ell; patriotic instructor, NJ. B. Charles.
While C. E. Colby, the ice man, was
scraping the ice on Messalonskee Lake
Sunday his horse broke through, but
he was taken out with difficulty prac-
tically unlnjured.
A valuable horse, driven and own
ed by w. w. Gibbs, fell deal Monday
afternoon in front of T. B. F. Bates
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
CORNELL WINS
First Games in Chess League Tourney
For Championship.

New York, Dec. 29-Cornell, Penn
sylvanla and Brown. meeting for the
18th time as members OF the TRAN
gular College Chess League. began
their annual championship tourney
here today. Cornell carried off the hon.
ors for the day with total Of three
points out Of four, her representatives
winning two games and drawing two,
draws counting half point each.
Pennsylvania, with two wins. a loss
and draw, scored two and half
points, while Brown, scoring only a
draw, brought up the rear.
The conditions under which this
tourney is being played are entirely
new, there being four men from each
college instead of two, as heretofore.
The tournament will be continued I'M
til New Years day, when the fourth
and final round will be played.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
INTERESTING PROGRAM
Arranged for Next Meeting, Jan. Is
OF the Churchman's Federation.

The next meeting Of the Church
mems Federation will be held Tues
day, Jan. 10. One of the most inter-
esting programs yet given seems to
be the one now suggested for this
meeting. Some interesting work will
be proposed, and, judging from the
interest shown by the men to whom
the program has been presented for
consideration, much interest will be
aroused and it will be well worth
while for every man in the city to
be present. A detailed program will
be published at later date. John B.
Northcott, president of the Federation,
urges every man in the city to hold
this date open and be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
Strait. No danger SO far. VIII keep
you posted. Lillian"

Melbourne, Australia, Dec. "a
wireless message received today from
the steamer Tasmain ashore in the
gulf of Papua, reported is feet of wat
er in the hold and gaining rapidly.
At that hour the steamers which had
been dispatched to the assistance of
the Tasmain had not arrived. 1t Is
considered possible that the Tasmain
will be total wreck. In addition to
Nine. Lillian Nordica, Alva Adams.
former governor of Colorado, and
Thomas G. Stallsmith of California,
previously mentioned in the dis
patches as passengers, Maj. Sidney A.
Cloman, member of the Panama Pa
cific Exposition and ex-military at
tache at London, is aboard the strand
ed vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
President Wilson Mending,
Says His Physician.
Plays IS Holes Of Golf for The
First Time in Many Weeks.
Overwhelmed with Correspondence
..wlII Answer vnIy important.

Pass Christian, Miss, Dec. 29--Pres-
ident Wilson played is holes of golf
today for the first time in many weeks.
He made some of the holes under bo-
gey and succeeded in defeating his
opponent, DIR. Cary T. Grayson. u S.
NJ, something he rarely does
A half dozen youngsters clambered
on the running board of the Presi-
dents automobile when it entered the
golf grounds and engaged in free
for-all fight for possession of his golf
clubs. The President laughed heartily
as he leaned out and separated the
contestants while one of the Secret
Service men told the boys if they didn't
behave and take turns orderly each
day they would not be permitted to
caddy for Mr.. Wilson at all. A truce
was declared. After the golf game, the
President passed the rest of the day
indoors, sleeping during the afternoon.
The PresideNt is mending slowly"
said DIR. Grayson today. His grip and
cold have entirely left him now. but
what he needs is rest from work
and some exercise"
The President is receiving many In
vitations to attend social functions,
school plays and entertainments, but
he is declining them all
Although President Wilson is cour
teously left unmolested by residents of
this vicinity, yet hundreds of people
in all parts of the country daily are
pursuing him through the mails.
The President is devoting much
more time than he had expected to
correspondence. Accordingly it was
stated that hereafter Mr.. Wilson will
refrain from attempting to answer
communications except those of I'M
usual Importance. OF these there have
been very few.
The bulk of the correspondence, of
the kind that pours in at the White
House daily, covering requests for en-
gagements and matters of similar
nature, is not TO be called to the Pres
ident's attention until he returns to
Washington Then it will be system
atically condensed for him in the CHS
tomary way.
Among the letters which have been
pouring in at Pass Christian are many
endorsing various bankers and others
for membership in the new Federal
Reserve Board None of these recon-
mendations will be presented to the
President until he returns to the
White House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
Willard Knocks Out
Rodell, So. Africa,

New Haven, CT, Dec. 29.-Jess Willard
of Kansas knocked out George Rodell of
South Africa in the ninth round of a
scheduled 20-round bout here tonight
The knockout blow was a right uppercut
to the jaw.
Willard weighed in at 225 pounds while
Rodell tipped the scales at 100. After
the first two rounds there was no ques-
ton of WIZARDS superiority. He sent
the Boer heavyweight to the mat for the
count of nine and once for the count of
one. Rodell did most of the leading,
Willard remaining on the defensive.
Tonights bout was the first 2o-round
fight scheduled in the East since Thanks
giving day, 1901, when Young Corbett
knocked out Terry McGovern at Hart
ford.
The first two rounds found the men
swinging wildly and doing considerable
clinching In the third Willard used his
right uppercut with good effect and re-
peated in the next round. Rodell opened
the fifth with right to Wizards face.
Willard retaliated and a moment later
sent Rodell to the floor for the count
of nine.
In the sixth both fighters clinched a
good deal and the referee warned Will
lard for using his elbows. Both men
fought hard in the seventh and Willard
landed blow that sent Rodel down for
the count of one. In the eighth Willard
chased the Boer around the ring and
landed punch over the heart that sent
Rodell down for the count of nine. Ro-
dell was weak when the ninth started
After several vicious swings Willard
landed the knockout blow to the jaw
with right uppercut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
TIES ROPE AROUND
NECK, BROWNS SELF.

Portland, Me-, Dec. 29.--After taking
the precaution to tie rope around
his neck that his body might not be
lost, Seaman Frank James, aged "a,
jumped overheard early today from
the steamer Ascania, which arrived
yesterday from London. Letters to his
parents in England and to the cap
tain Of the steamer revealed his inten-
lions and explained he was despon-
dent. Search was made and James
body was pulled from the dock by the
rope which had been attached to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
Those Tracks on the Sidewalk.

What are those tracks on the side
walk asked an inquisitive stroller
who was going downtown on the east
ern side Of Main street, Monday af-
ternoon, in referring to some deep cir
cular prints on the snow. "Oh. those
are the footprints of DR.. P. S. Mer-
rilPs horse, which took 1t In his head
to walk with the common people on
the smooth, icey, macadamized floor.
replied his companion. Perhaps you
would like to know why he acted thus
ly in the business section of Water
vile? Oh, well, he took fright at
something and started to crowd the
people off the sidewalk, rather hurried
ly. No damage was done to the team,
and the animal escaped without in
Jury"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
Installation of
Kennebec Lodge.

The annual installation of kenne-
bee Lodge, No. 343, Brotherhood OF
Railroad Trainmen, was held sun
day. Past President Timothy \. o.
Donnell acted as installing officer. The
following officials were installed: Past
president, Walter l.. Young; presi-
dent, Chester A. Frost; vice president
G. F. Gould; secretary, W. A. Taylor
treasurer, Charles E. Bushey; chap
lain, Joseph E, Fertier; conductor, AL
bert w. Hall; warden. Robert w.
Rogers: inner guard. Joseph w. La
fayette; outer guard, C. L. Pooler;
journal agent, Henry ]. Collins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
SCHOONERS REPORTED
LOST WITH ALL CREW.

Mobile, Ala, Dec. 29.-The Cheslie, q
British schooner, out from Pascagoula
was reported to have been lost with al
hands In the storm which swept the Gull
of Mexico on Christmas day. The Griffin
an American schooner that sailed from
Pascagoula last Tuesday, had not beer
heard from today
The schooner George F. Seannell was
en- route to Mobile this morning. Aboard
her was the crew of an unidentified yes
sci, and some hope was expressed thai
the men might be from the Cheslie. which
was bound for Cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
Mrs. Jessie 3. kalIoeh.

The death of Mrs Jessie Bartlett
Kalloch, who for more than yeaI
resided in this city, occurred recently
at her late home in Fort Fairfield
DIR. Herbert S. Kalloeh, husband OF
the deceased, was weli-known here
having graduated from Colby College
in the class of 1892. While in Water
vile, Mrs. kalloeh was prominent in
musical circles as a talented singer
Besides the husband, one son, Colby
Kalloch, survives,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
The Psnobscot Closed Dec. 27.

1918. River Closed Dec. q. That is
an entry that will be made in the list
Of dates that the Penobscot has frozen
over at Bangor for the year 1913. The
river froze over Saturday night with
a coating over one inch thick, which
increased to about two inches Sun
day and is increasing every hour. The
Boston boat came up to Winterport
Sunday and although 1t could have
broken the ice il necessary the captain
decided not to risk 1t. The Bon Ton
was taken from the water Monday
forenoon and will have a rest until
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30

The sentence of Bart Dunn, Tam
many politician, and Joseph ]. Fogar-
ty, an employee of the state highway
department, who were convicted of
conspiracy to defraud the state in
connection with road construction. was
deferred Monday at Nyach. N. Y, UNI
til Wednesday next. The postponement
was granted to allow William T. Jer-
ONE, counsel for the defendants, OPP
portunity to submit briefs on mo-
ton made Monday to set aside the
verdict.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
Twelve Below Zero.

This morning was the coolest we've
had thus far this winter" was the
common remark everybody who ven-
tured on the streets of the Elm City
before 8 o'clock Monday morning. The
people who expressed themselves thus
ly were justified for the thermometer
registered Il degrees below zero in
more than one locality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30

A watch night service will be held
at the Methodist church New Years
eve. John b. Northcott, secretary of
the Railroad Y. M. C. A.. will give a
stereoptieon exhibition from 10 to IL.
From IL until midnight, religious
service will be conducted by Rev. H.
c. Turner. Rev. Canon Nicholson of
st. Marks church and Rev. c. F. Rob-
inson of the Congregational church
will also participate in the service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
Schr. Lord of Avon Lost.

Mobile, Ala, Dec. 29.-Loss of the
British schooner Lord of Avon dur
ing a storm in the Gulf of Mexico last
Friday became known here today
when the schooner George F. Scanned
arrived in port bringing the Avon's
crew. The Lord of Avon was bound
from Pensacola to Cuba with lumber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
Hose q Handles Small Fire.

Hose 4 was called out Monday morn
ing to extinguish a small fire at the
bottling works of Moses Rudman, 40
Ticonic street. Men were throwing out
the water pipes. and 1t is thought that
match placed too near the wood fin
ishing was the cause of the fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
Musical Clubs, Aroostook Trip.

The Colby College Musical Clubs left
Monday afternoon for Aroostook to
give their annual series of concerts.
The revised schedule of the trip fol-
lows: Dec. 20, Corinna; Dec. 80, Houl-
ton; Dec. 81, Bridgewater: Jan. 1, Car
ibou, Jan. 2, Fort Fairfield; Jan. 8,
Dover-Foxcroft; Jan. 5, Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30

Emery Brown Co. make "cut
price" sale that will make profits
tremble for fear customers are to re-
ceive the whole and in some cases even
more than the whole of the profits"
1t will be well to remember that a
selection at this time of the year Is
worth much
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30

A Whist party will be held, under
the auspices of the Independent Or
der of Odd Ladies, Tuesday evening
at the Modern Woodmen hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30

The annual installation of Canton
Halifax, No. "a, Patriarchs Militant, l.
o. o. F., will take place Friday eve
ming at the Haines building on Com
mon street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30
At the Opera House.

visions In Fairyland,". a spectacular
scenic novelty by La Graciosa, was
witnessed Monday afternoon and eve
ming at the Opera house by large
crowds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30

a disagreeable accident Saturday night
while at Benton. The large freight car
used on the Benton & Fairfield Electric
road ran into the rear of the pung driven
by Mr.. Allen. The pung was badly
smashed.
The condition of Abijah Brown, VINO
suffered q paralytic shock Saturday eve
ming, is reported to show no change for
-.-S, =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30

George Michaud, who has been on
a trip to Porto Rico, is passing a few
days with his sister in this city, be-
fore. returning to his home in Fort
Kent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30

Marius II. Page. assistant secretary
of the Railroad Y. NJ. c. A, returned
to waterville Monday, after passing
a few days with his parents at Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30

Registration for the winter term at
Coburn Classical Institute was held
Monday The regular school work will
begin this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30

Jefferson SWEET, es-nayor OF East
port, was a visitor in WaterVille Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30

E. Z. Noyce. chef at The Elmwood.
returned to Waterville Monday. after
passing Christmas at his home in Mt
Vernon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Boucher of 20
Boutelle avenue are receiving congrat-
ulations on the birth Sunday of a
10b-pound boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-30

Miss Eva Robinovitz has gone to
Boston, where she will visit friends
for few days before going to New
York