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The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1914-08-21
IRRIGATlNG THE STRAWBERRY
Large Amount of Moisture Is Required
During Frulting Season to Pro-
duce Heavy Crop.
(By H. F. HALL.)

Strawberries contain over ninety
per cent of water, therefore requiring
a large amount of moisture In the soil
during the fruiting season In order to
produce a heavy crop of large ber-
ries. Irrigation is expensive and is
not considered a profitable venture by
most commercial growers. BY avoid
ing an overstand Of plants and re-
tanning the natural soil moisture by
summer mulching, good crop should
be obtained in an average season
without resorting to artificial means
of applying moisture. Should it seem
under certain conditions desirable to
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1914-08-21
British Shell Jap Ship.

Shanghai, Aug. lathe Japanese
steamer Shikoku Maru was seriously
damaged and one of her crew killed
by a cannon shot fired from the Brit
ish fort at Hongkong while the yes
sci was entering the harbor. The Shi-
koku Maru paid no heed to the harbor
regulations. Two warning shots were
fired over her bows, but she did not
stop, and a third shell then struck
her amidships.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1914-08-21
GERMANY MUST
VACATE China
IS JAP DEMAND
Ultimatum Gives Week
for Evacuation of
KiaW-ChaW
u. S. is REASSURED
Mikado's Officials Prom
Use to Safeguard the
American Interests

Toxic, Aug. 17.-Japan sent an
ultimatum to Germany Saturday night
at eight O'Clock demanding the with
drawal of German warships from the
Orient and the evacuation OF klau-
Chau and giving Germany until Sun
day, Aug. %, to comply with the de-
mand. Otherwise, the ultimatum
states, Japan will take action.
The general expectation here is
that the ultimatum will be followed
by war.
To Guard U. S. Interests.
Takaski Kato, the Japanese for
eign minister, simultaneously with
the dispatch of the ultimatum, con-
ferred with George w. Guthrie, the
American ambassador, and made to
him a broad statement calculated to
assure the United States that Ameri-
can interests in the far east would
be safeguarded and the integrity of
China upheld.
Owing to doubts whether COM
munications with Berlin were as
sured, Japan, in order to insure the
arrival of the ultimatum, forwarded
it to Berlin by six channels, includ-
ing Washington, London and Stock
holm. The government also notified
Count Won Reed, the German ambas-
sador to Japan, and likewise re-
tarded the time limit for reply
until Aug. %.
Text of UItimatum.
The ultimatum follows:
1--WE consider it highly important
and necessary in the present situa-
ton to take measures to remove the
causes of all disturbances of the peace
In the far east and to safeguard the
general interests as contemplated by
the agreement of alliances between
Japan and Great Britain.
"In order to secure firm and en-
during peace in eastern Asia, the
establishment of which is the aim OF
the said agreement, the imperial
Japanese government sincerely be-
lieves it to be it's duty to give the adj
vice TO the Imperial 6cIudu SOFC1 IL
ment to carry out the following two
propositions:
Must Withdraw at Once.
First, to withdraw Immediately
from japanese and Chinese waters
German men of war and armed ves-
sells of all kinds and to disarm at
once those which can not be so with
drawn.
Second, to deliver on date not
later than Sept. 1 5 to the imperial
Japanese authorities without condi,
ton or compensation the entire
leased territory of Kiau-Chau with q
view to the eventual restoration OF
| the same to China.
Week Given for Answer.
''The imperial japanese govern
ment announces at the same time
that in the event of it not receiving
by noon on Aug. %, 1914, an an
swer from the imperial German gov
eminent signifying it's unconditional
acceptance of the above advice of
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1914-08-21
Wilson Requests Aid for Red Cross

European nations. The appeal was as
follows:
ITO the People of the United States:
"The present wars in Europe are
certain to impose upon the Red Cross
of the nations engaged a burden which
demands the sympathy and aid of the
world.
"The American Red Cross is ear
nestly DESTROYS of assisting its sister
societies in their endeavors to allevi-
ate ditress and suffering among the
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1914-08-21
Neutrality Violated is Charge

Paris, Aug. 15.-The French govern
ment on Friday made the direct
charge that Germany is violating the
neutrality of Switzerland. 1t claims,
in an official statement that numerous
German mounted patrols routed by
French cavalry columns, have crossed
the border into Switzerland to escape
capture. The French commanding Of
ficers have strict orders not to pur-
sue their advantage across the Swiss
frontier. 1t is announced that the
French government will direct the at
tention of the Swiss government to
this violation of it's territory.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1914-08-21
Costs France $40, 900, 000
Russians in Germany.
Great Battle Imminent.


London, Aug. 17.-Despite the re-
ported repulses which they have suf-
fered, the German battalions con-
tinue to move forward for a decis-
i've encounter.
While there has been lull in the
fighting in northern Belgian, the in
vaders are sweeping along the valley
of the Mouse, south Of Namur and
have reached Dinant, where part of
a strong French force, which is es-
tablished behind that town, took the
offensive and defeated them. The
incident shows that the French
crossed the Belgian frontier to join
hands with their allies not moment
too soon.
Vanquards in Contact.
All along the Alsace-Lorraine from
tier, the advance guards of the two
opposing armies have come into con-
tact Strong French forces are now
in possession of all the passes of the
Vosges mountains, from the west as
far as those leading down to Colmar
Further south, French forces are
ready to proceed over the fiat coun-
try toward Muelhausen.
The French have taken the offens-
i've along the line from Luneville
to Sarrebourg, on the German from
tier, but there, as in the other thea
terS of war, the main armies have
not come into contact.
Paris Reports Fighting.
Paris, Aug. IAN official COM
munication issued by the war office
says:
Belgian and German troops were
reported to be fighting on Sunday
near Dinant, to the south of Namur,
Belgium. French troops also were
in the vicinity.
cover 500 German soldiers were
taken prisoners by the French when
they occupied number of mountains
in the vicinity of DEM or Rougemont,
on the border of German Lorraine on
Friday.
"The Dutch troops in the Neither
lands provinces CT North Brabant
and Limburg are showing discomfort
against the Germans, whom they &C.
cuse of being responsible for the ac-
tual situation. The Dutch officers
are finding difficulty in controlling
their men"
Britain and Austria at War.
London, Aug 14.-Diplomatic rela.
lions between Great Britain and Aus
tria-Hungary were formally broken off
on Thursday, and state of war was
declared to exist beginning at mid
night. At the same time, the text of
the declaration of war between France
against Austria, which was transmit
ted on Monday, was made public in
Paris.
The fact that Great Britain deferred
her declaration of war against Aus
tria until now is believed to indicate
that she meant to utilize the delay to
get her Mediterranean feet ready for
action, and an attack upon the Aus
trian ships as we'll as the Austrian
port of Pola may now be expected any
minute. Reports from Italy indicate
that the combined English and French
fleets are ready to engage the Aus
trian. who are said to have taken up
position near Pola.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1914-08-21
Fault Of Farmers.

A great many nursery companies
are blamed for sending out poor stock
by purchasers who fail to get satisfac-
tory results. 1t is not an uncommon
occurrence to have farmers lose from
rs to 80 per cent of the trees they set
out. and in most cases it is their own
fault; they do not take care of the
stock after it has been received
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1914-08-21
Turks Get German Ships.

London, Aug. IA special dispatch
to the Exchange Telegraph from Paris
says the German cruisers Goeben and
Breslau arrived in the Dardanelles
following their purchase by Turkey,
flying the Turkish flag.
To Cash u. s. Checks.
Paris, Aug. 14.-Arrangements have
been completed under which American
letters of credit, travellers checks and
like paper may be cashed in all the
principal cities of France, Italy anG
Switzerland.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1914-08-21

the Greek foreign office sent direct
word to the Turkish government that
if the report that Turkish troops are
already in Bulgaria en- route to the
Greek frontier is true, then Greece
will take immediate action with her
entire army and navy.
Costs France $40, 100000.
Paris, Aug. 1S.-The Socialist news
paper, L'Humanite, states that the
war is costing France 100000 pounds
sterling a day and that the nation
loses a similar sum daily by the sud-
den stoppage of activity in economic
life.
Russians in Germany.
London, Aug. 1S.-A telegram from
Paris says it has been announced that
Russian troops have occupied Mar
gredo and are advancing into north
east Prussia, driving the Germans
back.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1914-08-21
Sends Appeal as Head of Society for
Aid of European
Sufferers.

Washington, Aug. 14.-Pres1dent
Wilson, in his capacity as head OF the
American Red Cross. on Thursday ip-
pealed to the American people to con-
tribute money for the relief OF sick
and wounded soldiers of the warning
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1914-08-21
Fatally Injured in Fall.

Racine.-Five-year-old Myrtle Acken
while climbing to the tower in which
her father guards the railway cross
ing. fell from the platform and sus-
tanned fractures and other injuries
that will probably result in her death.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1914-08-21
Showing Both High and Low Method
of Piping for Overhead Irrigation
Pipe Lines Should Run Parallel
With Rows.

irrigate, the method to adopt will
depend largely upon the water supply
If convenient to use, a pipe systems
tenn, is considered the best by grow
ers who have tried several methods.
With a pressure Of 40 pounds and
pipes located seven feet from the
ground, water is thrown 35 feet on
each side, thus covering 70 feet and
requiring about 225 lineal feet Of pipe
and 225 nozzles at a cost of about
sixty dollars per acre, including labor
of installing. This outfit will last q
number of years and may be moved
to other locations at a small expense.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1914-08-21
Aced Woman's Burns Fatal.

La Crosse.-From the results of the
explosion of gasoline stove, over
which she was preparing a meal, Mrs.
Mary Moulis, II years old, sustained
burns which caused her death.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1914-08-21
Greece Sends Ultimatum.

Athens, Aug. 1S.-The Greek gov
eminent late on Monday served a
virtual ultimatum on Turkey. Follow
ING I'M the warning earlier in the day,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-06

were in Limington, Friday, and Sat
urday, where they attended the birth
day celebration of Mrs Covers par
ents.
This county has the biggest apple
crop that 1t has had in the last ten
years. Apples are selling for from
$1.00 to $1.50 per barrel. One big or.
chardist here was offered $1.00 per
barrel and considering the fact that
he had to pay 40 cents each for barrels
he has decided only to pick the better
varieties of his orchard.
The latest marriage recorded at the
town clerks Office is Don H.. Ames
and Miss Berle Peavey.
Word has been received here an
nouncing the death of Obed j. Wilson
in Cincinnati. He was a capitalist
was born in Scion. son of Rev. Obed
Wilson. He was a graduate of Bloom
field Academy and was employed by
the Kennebec Log Driving Co, here
for several years. After going to Gin
cinnati Mr.. Wilson was first a school
teacher and later entered the firm of
w. B. Smith & Co., manufacturers of
school books. He was So years old.
Raymond Allen has gone to Coburn
Classical Institute to take course in
preparation to entering the Massachu-
sets Institute of Technology
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-06

weight 300, distance 80 feet, 1st. Ola
Peavey. weight 1850. distance SO feet,
second; H. E. Wheeler. weight 5000,
distance 73& it.. Sd: Glass B. Elmer C.
Austin, weight 1900. 4th. Gentlemen's
drivers, Henry Manson 1st, Earl Bean
I'd, William Jewell. Sd. Fancy work
Embroidered centerpiece, Susie B.
Holt LIST, Olive E. Horne I'd, Eta
Dickey Sd; embroidered pillow slips,
Idella Harrington LIST, Florence Smith
I'd, Fay Burrill Sd; woven baskets,
Susie B. Holt LIST. Mrs. Henry Manson
I'd Battenburg work, Mabel Foster
1st, Mrs. c. e. Dickey I'd; crocheted
collar, Mrs. Frank Drost 1st, Flora
Gleason I'd; runner, Mrs. Frank Drost
LIST, Mrs. C. E. Dickey I'd; towels,
Amanda Ames LIST, Flora Gleason I'd;
embroidered doiiies, Flora Gleason LIST
and I'd; crocheted bonnet, Flora Glea-
son LIST; crocheted dolly, Flora Gleason
LIST, Stella Tllton I'd; sofa pillows. Fay
Burrill LIST and I'd: cross stitch. Vir-
ginia Nye 1st, Fay Burrill cd. Vege-
tables and grein-Largest potatoes.
George Keene LIST, Charles Dickey 3D.
George w. Maxfield Sd: table stock
potatoes, NJ. d. Withee list; black po
tatoes, Emery Pease LIST. C. f. Burrul
I'd; early potatoes. Carroll Nasona list;
White Mountains. Sarah Drew A1st;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-06
CLINTON

In accordance with the proclamation of
the President of the United States the
people of Clinton gathered in the
churches for worship and prayer for
peace among the warning nations on Sun
day morning. In the Methodist Episcopal
church a special service was held with
appeals from the American Relief Com
mission. Red Cross and Mission Boards
presented and an offering was received
for the work of alleviating the distressed
conditions. Following the morning SER
vice a Rally day program was presented
at the Sunday school hour under the di-
rection of the church committee on Home
Missions and Church Extension. After
singing the responsive reading was led by
Mrs. Lottie M. Wakely. prayer by SUI
perintendent of school, Charles L. Glenn
ent; presentation of statistics by Rev. H.
F. Milligan; Some points from the APP
peal of the general committee, Mrs.
George E. Wright; exercises by pupils of
Miss Winifred Shaw's junior girls, and
the primary and beginners departments:
THE Story of Church Extension" Miss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-06

aries now paid that were established
quite a number of years ago are
County commissioners, $780, county
treasurer $500; register of probate
81 .000 judge of probate $500; clerk of
courts. $500 and 5000 for clerk hire;
register of deeds $500 and $500 for
clerk hire: Sheriff $1400; Judge of
Western Somerset municipal court
$1400; Judge of Pittsfield municipal
court, $500. The work in the register
of deeds office increases each month
and it is believed that 5000 more should
be allowed for clerk hire.
Judge F. F. Lawrence. who is assist
ing in the inspection of votes in the
recount at Augusta was home over
Sunday. He stated that about third
Of the State had been covered in the
recount for State Auditor and Gala
han had gained only about II votes.
Charles Lashon went to Gardiner
Saturday to spend the weekend with
his wife who is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexis Green, there
Mrs. Arthur Paul of Dorchester,
Mass, is visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. 0. e. Fall.
Miss Harriet Cleveland and Mrs.
Rena Archer Taylor were visiting rel
atives in Waterville and Winslow,
Saturday. \ al . Ss. s.s9, ezss sa
Dr. Stanley NJ. Cover and family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-06
OAKLAND
Rev. H. S. Trueman Has Started
The Reorganization of
The Boy ScOuts-All
Enthusiastic

Rev. H. s. Trueman of the NJ E.
church has started movement to reor-
ganize the Boy Scouts in Oakland Two
meetings have already been held in the
vestry of the NJ. F. church On Satur-
day, Rev. Fl. S. Trueman and Is boys
took their first hike to Ellis pond where
the boys cooked their dinner, went I'M
bathing and played football and other
games. They returned about $50 tired
but wonderfully pleased with their day
outing. Mr. Trueman has written to the
National Council in regard to the Boy
Scouts in Oakland and expects to have
reply before the Monday night meet
ing. All persons interested in the Boy
Scouts are invited to attend the meeting
Monday night at o'clock in the vestry
of the M. E. church.
The Sunday school of the Free Baptist
church held very successful Rally day
Sunday morning with appropriate exer-
cises.
In the show window of D. NJ Marshall
Co. is shown Maine Memorial metal
panel which Past Div. Com. of the Maine
Div, F. II. Leech, was instrumental in
securing through the representatives and
senators in Congress. The panel is made
from metal secured from the battleship
Maine which was sunk in Havana Har-
Dor. 1t is 10 in. by 1719 In. in size and
weighs IA lbs. Upon it is the U. S. coat
of arms with the words Patriotism and
Devotion" below TIE figure of Liberty.
In the upper left hand corner are the
words I'm Memoriam,' while at the bot
tom of the panel is the inscription, ~.
S. S. Maine, Destroyed in Havana Har-
Dor Feb. 15. 1898. The panel is to be
mounted in relief and placed in Memorial
hall with unique dedication exercises in
the near future to the Spanish war vet
| Grams having resided or now residing IN
Oakland. All the patriotic societies will
take part.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-06

The football game that was to have
been played here saturday between
the High school and Pennington High
was postponed.
Miss Cora Robinson, a teacher in
Hampton Institute has gone to re-
sumo her position. She was govern
ess. during the summer at the home Of
DR.. George Otis Smith. I
DR.. George Otis Smith who is here
from Washington, d c. and has been
at Attean Lake with his family for
several weeks has returned here
Next Wednesday night Cara basset
Lodge /. @. O. F. will observe roll call
when every member of the order is
expected to answer to his name A
program will be arranged and after
wards a supper served in charge of
Charles Turner. L. f.. Jacobs and
Fred Williams.
Mrs. Ralph Blunt of Portland is
visiting her sister. Miss Elizabeth
Bunker, at Somerset Hospital
Mrs. Walter Benson and little son
of Houlton are visiting Mrs. Bensons
son, Carl Sanderson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-06

Sadie Richardson. An Offering was re-
ceived for this work. ~
Mrs. Josephine Dixon, wife of Dwight
Dixon. passed away on Friday morning
at her late home at Town House Hill, af-
ter short illness from tuberculosis. The
deceased was daughter of Charles Car
low of Calais, "a years, months, z days
of age and was married one year ago last
September. They came to their present
home the past summer, Mrs Dixon being
in a falling condition at the time, devel-
oped tubercular, from which she died.
Prayer was offered at the late home by
Rev. II. II. Hathaway Saturday morning
at O'Clock and the remains were taken
to her former home in Calais. where the
funeral services will be conducted on
Tuesday.
Twenty-Five members Of Firesfde Chap
ter No. 1903. o. z. ST. visited the Chapter
at China on Friday evening and report a
very pleasant occasion. The work was
presented by the visitors in very salts
factory manner.
The third quarterly conference of
Brown Memorial Methodist Episcopal
church will be conducted by the District
Superintendent, Rev. c. ". Garland of
Rockland on Monday afternoon, Oct Il,
at O'Clock. In the evening of the same
day Benton third quarterly conference
will be held at the close of the special
services.
The annual inspection of Billings W. r.
C. will be held in w. R. c. nall wednes-
day evening, Oct. Z. at Q o'clock P. M.
Mrs. Josie Matthews Of Pittsfield has
been delegated as Inspector. Dinner will
be served at noon to the members Of the
G. A. R. and the w. r. C. and families.
Benton Epworth League will be enter
tanned at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Wiley on Wednesday evening. A
business session will be followed by an
address on THAT Lad by Rev. D. B.
Phelan of Belfast, who will continue to
hold special services at the Benton Meth
odist Episcopal chapel over two Sundays.
Several other special workers will assist
during the meetings,
Roland B. Moore of Pleasant street
while at work on the section for the
Maine Central Railroad met at 10 o'clock
on Saturday morning with. a painful ac-
cident. He with several others, was re-
moving large rock from a hole with the
use of crow bars He slipped and the
rock fell back, crushing his ankle. It
will be quite while before he is able
to pursue his labors. 80
Rev. H. F. Milligan returned on Satur-
day from Palmyra, where he has been
assisting in special services for the past
two weeks
Miss Freda Dixon of North Clinton Is
attending school in the village and stay
ing with her aunt, Mrs William Written.
Mrs. Clark Dixon has returned from her
visit to Skowhegan.
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KENT'S HILL
Regular limitations of the Four
Literary Societies Occur
Friday Evening

Kent's HILL Me, Oct. 4.-(Speciai)-
The regular limitations of the four lit
erary societies occurred Friday eve-
ming, the novitiates being as follows:
Literati Society--Richard C. Leavitt.
Whitman. Mass; Roy F.. Perham, West
Paris: Charles W. Croker, Wayne;
Calvin P. Thompson, Hallowell; Al
bert F. Gilman, Ripon, Wis; Kenneth
a. Simmons, Union; Moses D. Topper.
Starks; George H. White, Kenne-
bunk Beach; Morton P. Hood, Liver
more Falls: Cedric w. SWEET, Port
land; Robert Blais, Livermore Falls;
Donald w. Munsey. New Harbor; G.
Keith Munsey, New Harbor. sSs,a
Eromathean Scciety-Theima #.
Ring, Houlton; Marie B. Wight, Beth
ell; Rachel Whittemore, Fayette; E.
Gladys Abbott, Norway; Madeline E.
Trott, Gardiner; Thelma H. Went
worth, Searsmont, Maud E. Bryant,
Searsmont.
Calliopean Society-Roland A. Nc
Gown. Newport; George NJ. Tilley,
L
Russell S. Hadlock. Islesford; Clifford
NJ. Ferguson. Berwick, Lawrence ].
Clarke, Boston; William o. Paine.
DiXfield.
Adelphian Society-Etta r. Nash,
Bristol; Geneva K. Smith, Skowhe-
gam Helen C. Powers, Madison; Flor
ence E. Turner, Lewiston; Helen L.
Carlo White River Junction; Tdella C.
Altkamp, Bath; Jean A. Mansur,
Houlton; Evelyn NJ. Lincoln, Wayne;
Enid S. Higgins. Bar Harbor
Recent visitors at the Seminary are
Olive Coveney, Winthrop; Angelica
Bryant, Dexter; Mr.. F. H. Aitkamp;
Harrison w. Sanborn, Rockland; Fred
Chenery, Wayne; Wallace Fields, Wes-
ley Huse, Earle Chesley. Auburn; Mrs.
Emma j. Banister, Dorchester; Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Green, Waterville; Mr..
C. G. Sanborn, Portland: Mrs. Hattie
S. Butler. Cooper's Mills; Mrs. D. G.
Bachelor. Fayette; Mrs NJ. B. White
more, Fayette. ..ss