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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
YORK COUNTY RESCRIPT

The following York county rescript
in the case Everett C. Lunney VS.. the
inhabitants of the town of Shapleigh
has been handed down by Associate
Justice Spear:
York County. Everett C. Lunney VS.
Inhabitants of Shapleigh. Rescript
Spear J.
This is an action on the case brought
by Everett c. Lunney against the in
hahitants of the Town of Shapleigh
for damages, which he alleges he sus-
tanned peculiar and different from
those sustained by the public general
ly, by reason of a certain way in the
town of Shapleigh being, as he alleges,
so encountered with snow as to be i'm
passable during a certain portion of
the winter of 1912. This action is
brought under Section 62 of Chapter
. 3of our Revised Statutes, which
reads as follows: when any ways
are blocked or encountered with snow,
the road commissioner shall forthwith
cause so much of it to be removed OF
trodden down, as will render them
passab1e. The town may direct the
manner of doing it. In case of sudden
injury to ways or bridges, he shall
without delay, cause them to be re-
paired. All damage accruing to per-
son in his business or property
through neglect of such road commits
sioner or the municipal officers OF
such town, to so render passable ways
that are blocked or encountered with
snow, within a reasonable time may
be recovered or such town by a spe-
cial action on the case"
The jury returned a verdict for the
plaintiff, and the defendant, after ver-
dict against it, asks this court to set
aside the verdict, and to grant a new
trial. because there is no basis for such
a verdict against it, and must have
been the result 70 prejudice, passion
partially and bias on the part of the
jury.
We have examined the evidence in
this report carefully and find it a case
peculiarly adapted to the judgment of
men who are familiar with country
roads in the winter time and partic-
ularly with the manner in which the
country crossroads, and little used
roads, are treated by the town author
tiles. While each case brought under
this statute is to be decided upon the
evidence touching the particular con-
ditions involved. yet, the weight of
that evidence and its application to
the conditions. are subject to the in
depreciation through the experience
and knowledge OF the jurymen who
are acquainted with the methods with
which those roads are treated. APP
plying this rule we think the jury who
understood in a general way the To-
cal conditions. were more capable than
this court can possible be by reading
the report Of balancing the bulky and
conflicting testimony, and determining
the merits of the contradictions.
While the case might have been de-
cided either way, We are yet inclined
to the opinion that the jury were not
altogether wrong.
Motion overruled.
Received Aug. Is, 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
GALA EVENT.
Cobbosseecontee Yacht Club Holds An.
nuaI Parade and Picnic Lunch.

The Cobbosseecontee Yacht Club held
Sunday afternoon its annual parade and
picnic at Lake Cobbosseecontee and al
though the number of boats participating
was not as large as usual the parade as
a whole was very pretty and the picnic
was thoroughly enjoyed by the members
of the club present. The boats were all
tastefully decorated for the occasion. In
particular the boat owned by Harry
Mooney deserves mention for its decora-
tions. The idea from the first in the dec
Grafton scheme was to portray sports and
this was well carried out.
The launches in the parade, headed by
the fiagboat owned by Emery o. Became
of Hallowell started from the Outlet
shortly after l P. NJ, and went up the
east shore, passing Hammonds Grove,
North Shore and Island Park, thence
across the lake to the West shore and
Robbins Point. and from there to the
Horseshoe, where the picnic was held
The launch owned by the acting fleet cap
tain, Clinton Moore, held second place
in the parade. and the launch of Commo-
dore Fred Kinsman of the yacht club.
third place.
The picnic proved to be a very pleas
ant occasion, No better place on the lake
could be chosen for a picnic, the stone
stoves which are there from year to year
being of great service, and the broad
rocks making excellent tables for the
spread. The affair will be remembered
by those present for some time to come
as one Of the most enjoyable of the sum-
mer's events.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
Mysterious Shooting at sheridan.

Russell Crory, single sawyer in
the Ashland Mill Company's mill at
Sheridan, early last Wednesday morn
ing was shot in the head, the result of
the shooting being very serious, says
the Fort Fairfield Review of Aug. H.
Not coming down to breakfast from
bis room, the room was entered, and
he was found lying on his bed with a
bullet In his head. A revolver was al
so found under the bed clothes. 1t was
said by those finding him that the po-
sition of the revolver and the fact
that there was no burning about the
wound showed that he could not have
fred the shot himself. However, II is
said that during his delirious moments
he claims to have Aired the revolver
himself. There seems to be some mys-
terry In the matter. Mr.. Crory was
formerly Of Fort Fairfield and son Of
John A. Crory. He 10 10 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
ALL IS READY
FOR CLAM BAKE
AND RALLY AT
ISLAND PARK
Double Size Baking Bed
Prepared-Program
Same as Postponed
Me e tin g

All the preparations are complete
for the clam bake and rally to be held
today (Monday) at Island Park. Sat-
urday the bed for the clam bake was
prepared, and it was made just double
the size Of the one which was to have
been prepared week ago. The eat
ables from the salt water arrived in
town last evening and were transfer
red to the lake. Early this morning
the fires will be started and by the
time the people begin to arrive at the
Park, the bake will be steaming I'M
der the canvas covering.
The program for the day will be the
same as before the postponement.
There will be a meeting of the town
and county committees and the can
didates for office at 1890. The clam
bake will be served at 1890. Cover
nor William T. Haines, Congressman
John A. Peters and Julius Kahn, Con-
gresham from California. will be the
speakers for the afternoon meeting at
1.30. Mr.. Kahn, who has made a spe-
cialty of the tariff, will have some
interesting facts which cannot fail to
be of interest to the people of Maine.
This rally will be the opening of
the campaign by the Republicans in
the State and from the reports re-
ceived by the committee, 1t appears
that there will be an unusually large
attendance. Invitations are extended
to all to attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
AN AUGUSTA BOY
NOW IN BRUSSELS
WRITES OF WAR
Arthur Tetreault Tells Father
About the Troublesome
Times in Belgium

Among the Augusta people who are al
present in Europe is Arthur Tetreault
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur TetreauH oi
Northern Avenue. Young Tetreauit is in
Brussels, where he went for the purpose
letter written to his father under date Cd
Aug. he writes in part as follows:
I'VE are in a hot box here and every.
one is up in arms. This time 1t is a gen.
eral war and all the countries in Europe
are in for it. It will be a fight between
Russia, Servia, England and France
against Germany, italy and Austria Hun
gary. All the Belgian troops have been
called to the front to defend the Bel
gian frontier Belgium has 100000 SOL
diers ready for war. Yesterday the news
got around that the Belgian bank notes
had lost all value and the National
Banaue was besieged by the population
here.
Il never in my life saw such troubles.
There are no more trains running out of
Belgium. The vaterland, which should
have left for New York, was ordered to
stay at Antwerp. aud the Imperator must
stop at Hamburg. 1t is awful here. Ev-
erything has gone UP and yesterday aft
ernoon all the big stores had to close up
because they didn't have anything left.
Flour has just tripled in price and in a
week will be out of reach. Butter has
doubled.
1T Is sight to see how they get
horses and automobiles for the army.
Two soldiers and an officer and a. no.
llceman go to the stables take the
horses, number them and they are off.
Now about the autos. Avenue Louise is
the richest part of Brussels and here are
owned a large number of fine autos. An
auto would come down the avenue and n
policeman would stop it. The occupants
OF the auto would get out to see what
was the matter, a little talking would
follow and away would speed the car
with an army officer in 1t, while the oe-
cupants would be left standing on the
sidewalk, not knowing what to do. the
owner having but slip of paper in his
hand stating that the government had
taken his limousins.
All the schools colleges and universe
ties have put over their exercises until
October by order of the belgian govern
ment. The latest news is that GERMANY
has declared war with Russia
The young man concludes his letter nv
telling his father not to worry for ne is
o. X.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Conductor c. E. Jackson in charge OF
Car No. So, running extra from Winthrop
TO accommodate the baseball crowd and
due to arrive in Augusta al P. NJ, had
a narrow escape from serious injury Sat-
urday night Just as 1t was some three
or four poles east of Pine Bluff, which Is
situated between the East winthrop post
office and the pumping station, Conductor
Jackson swung out around from the rear
of the car to go along the running board
to the head end. In so doing he swung
ont too far, his right shoulder coming in
contact with a pole. The force of the
blow knocked him down between the
seats of the car, and although his shout
der was not broken it was badly bruised.
He was lucky not to sustain more Sc
rious injuries as the pole barely missed
his head. He was able to take charge or
the car for the trip into Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
State Assessors In Aroostook.

The State assessors have arranged
the following hearings for Aroostook
county during the coming week:
At A. M, Aug. Is, at the county
building at Fort Kent; II A. NJ, Aug.
10, at assessors office at Van Buren,;
A. M. Aug 20. at the court house in
Caribou; 8 A. M, Aug. Fl, at the
court house in Houlton; and at A.
NJ. Aug. %, at the assessors Office in
Patten. These meetings are for the
purpose of securing information to
enable them to make just equaliza-
ton Of the taxable property in said
county. and to investigate charges of
concealment OF property from taxa
ton, of differentiation and Of failure
to assess property liable to taxation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
GABOURY BOYS BODY
FOUND AT HALLOWELL

The body of the late Anne Gaboury,
aged years, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Levi Cyr of Jefferson street, who was
drowned Thursday forenoon, Aug. 10,
by being carried over the Kennebec
dam, was found floating in the river at
about o'clock Sunday morning, off
the Taynton granite shed at Haliowell.
1t is supposed that the heavy thunder
of Friday evening caused the body
to rise to the surface.
/. The body was taken In charge by a
Hallowell undertaken and later I'm
dertaker Henry w. Plummer went to
Hailowell and brought the body TO
Augusta to be prepared fer burial.
Funeral services will be held at $3.50
o'clock this morning at st. Augustine's
Catholic church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
SMITHFIELD

Bert Warren has opened a fruit an6
variety store and Master Luther Stew
ems is acting as clerk for him.
Mrs. Alice Sawyer has been Obliged
on account of her poor health to leave
working in her store at present, anG
has moved to her home, where Mrs
Laura Simonds and daughter Isabe
will be companions for her. j. E
Downs is tending the store and has
received the appointment. for the
Smithfield post office.
Mrs. Lindsey has improved so she
rides out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Mayor and Mrs. Elmer E. Newbert
and son Brooks, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Flynt and Mr. and Mrs. John Wad-
leigh passed Sunday in Waldo where
they attended a family picnic Of the
immediate family of Mr.. Newbert' ia
ther, Joseph w. Newbert of Warren.
The picnic was held at the home of
Mayor Newberts sister, Mrs. Guilford
Storer and SO members of the immedi-
ate families were present. All passed
a very ENJOYABLE day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
GET RID OF HUM0RS
AND AVOID SICKNESS

Humors in the blood cause inter-
nal arrangements that affect the
whole system, as well as pimples,
boils and other eruptions, and are
responsible for the readiness with
which many people contract disease.
For forty years Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla has been more successful than
any other medicine in expelling
humors and removing their inward
and outward effects. Get Hood IS.
No other medicine acts like it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
cutting ARRAY at Preseue Isle.

Charged with using a knife on Boyd
Pelkie at the Aroostook Valley park at
Presque Isle Wednesday. Aug. IL,
Lev. Tardy Of Pressure Isle was ar
raigned before Trial Justice F. P.
Whitney. pesk.e's throat was cut
severely but he was able to appear in
court. So contradictory were the
stories regarding the affair. that Tardy
was released. pending the result of
Pickles. injuries. It Is believed he
will recover completely,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Gaeta Leblanc, alias Gus White of
Bath. is prisoner at Kennebec jail,
having been committed to that insti-
tuition Friday afternoon by an order
of the Bath municipal court to serve
a sentence of so days for single sale
of Intoxicating liquor. The Bath
Times in speaking of the case said
that Leblanc tried pocket peddling on
the sheriff of Sagadahoc county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

A, Saxon automobile owned by Roy
Pray of Manchester was destroyed by
fire Friday evening on the Pond road.
1t is understood that the engine of
the car refused to work ana while the
car was being towed by another car
1t caught fire. An attempt was made
to extinguish the flames but without
avail and during which A. e. Farr
Of Manchester had one hand quite Sc
yerely burned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
Funeral of Mrs. Eliza A. Jones.

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Eliza
A. Jones were held at O'Clock Sunday
afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Fred
b. Young, 10 Gannett street, Rev. c. G..
Mosher officiating, In the presence of rel
atives and friends. Interment was made
in Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Isaiah Pierce,
William c. Jackson. Fred NJ. Chapman
and Bert c. Murray acting as bearers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Diver Joseph Nicholas claimed the
attention of a large number Of peo-
pie Sunday as is usually the case
when a submarine diver Is working.
Mr.. Nicholas went down for the pur-
pose of examining the foundation of
the west pier of the Kennebec bridge
and the bridge was lined with people
for the greater part of the time that
he was working.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

R. G. Goodman, secretary of the Au-
gusta Y. NJ C, "A, was called Friday
morning to Mont Clair. n. j.. by the
sudden illness of his youngest daughter
letter from him. however. reports the
little one as better and Indications are
that she will recover. Mr.. Goodman will
remain in Mont Clair until she is fully
recovered and then bring his family to
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Governor William T. Haines, whom we
are always glad to hear, will speak at
Island Park this afternoon. The Govern
or In his speeches always has something
of interest to tell the people Make it a
point to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

DR.. G. R. Campbell has been moving
about on crutches for the past few
DAYS and for a part of the time con-
fined to his home on Elm street be-
oause of an accident which befel him
Thursday morning by falling through
a seuttle on going up into the hay lost
to pitch down some hay for his morse.
He was somewhat bruised and VIII
probably be more or less lame for
some little time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Joseph Connolly, who for number
Of years has been in the employ of the
Western Union Tel. Co., as operator.
has resigned his position. William
Boucheme will fill the vacancy caused
caused by the resignation of Mr.. Con-
nelly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

William J. Bell and DIR. French of
Somerville, Mass, who had been en-
joying a vacation at the Mcguire cot
tage at Cobbosseecontee, left Augusta
on Train 102 at 4.05 Saturday after
noon for home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Beane of 30 Eastern
avenue are receiving congratulations on
the birth Saturday noon of daughter.
The little girl has been named Eleanor
Eva. At the time OF birth she tipped the
scales at seven pounds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
Gard of Thanks.

We hereby express our deep apprecia-
ton of the kindness and assistance of
our friends and neighbors on the occa-
sion of the death of our infant son,
Theodore G.. Hadfield
MR.. AND MRS C. S. HADFIELD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Lightning continues as usual. and prac-
tically every day now we read Of some
buildings being burned from this cause.
The C. E. Downing Agency continues to
advertise for policies on hay grain and
lvestock.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
Gard of Thanks,

We wish to express our sincere thanks
to the neighbors and friends for their
help and kindness. and also the many
flowers. during the sickness and death
of our mother and grandmother.
MR.. AND MRS. c. F. HALL,
MR.. AND MRS. F. B. YOUNG,
MR.. AND MRS. w. H HALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
LOCAL NOTICE.

The painters. paper hangers and dec
orators of Local Union 702, Augusta, will
meet at 7.3o Wednesday evening at Car
penters' hall to make plans for the OBJ
servance of Labor day, and a large at
tendance is desired. aug16dst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Friends OF Frederick II. owen, Jr., will
be pleased to learn that he has taken the
examinations before the board for the
Office of second lieutenant of Co. M, Sec
ond Infantry, N G. S. NJ. and that he
has received his commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

The three-masted schooner Charles H.
Triekey was towed to Augusta Sunday
morning and will load lumber at the mill
of the Augusta Lumber Co. for Bridge
port, CT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

The barge Robert T. Donahue fin
ished discharging Saturday evening a
cargo of coal for the Augusta State
hospital and early Sunday morning
was towed down river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

who had been enjoying two-weeks visit
in the city as the guest Of Miss ID. e.
Weston, Spring street, left Saturday for
her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
Monday, August II, 1914.
LOCAL BRIEFS

Preston w. Brown and family left
on the Islander Sunday morning to
enjoy a week at Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Congressman Julian Kahn of California
will be at Island Park this afternoon, ana
it will be well worth your time to hear
what he has to say about the tariff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

F. L. Hersey's shoe repairing service
guarantees prompt. efficient service
and highes. class workmanship.
apr7dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Mrs. orrin Choate and daughter Reba
and Mrs. Louise stockman. who had been
passing few days In Boston, returned
Saturday to their homes in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
FREEDOM

Charles Hutchins, who was operated
on for appendicitis at the Waterville
City hospital, is reported as doing as
well as can be expected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Hawkins were
passengers Saturday morning on the
steamer Islander, going to Capitol ISL
and for the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Everett Stone of the Stone & Cooper
Coal Co., who has been confined to
his home on Chapel street for the past
few days, is reported to be GONZALES
cling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Charles Mcnamara, clerk in the C. F.
Bilodeau clothing store, is enjoying a
two-weeks vacation with relatives in An
tigonish, N. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Edwin and Fordyce Tuell left on the
Sunday morning Pullman for New York,
where they will visit their sister jose
phine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Glenn Weeks will resume his duties at
the office OF the Globe Optical Co. this
morning, after having enjoyed vacation
of two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Mrs. Effle Mitchell Of Jacksonville, Fla.
who had been enjoying brief visit at
the home of e. r. Weston. left Sunday
morning for Bosto non her way home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

James Donaldson of Clinton passed a
portion Of Saturday in the city on mat
tiers of business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

William II. Foss of Machias was among
Saturdays business callers in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Mrs. A. J. Young Of 10 School street
is passing several weeks at her old
home in Topsfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Select dancing at Loudon Hill to-
night. Rain or shine. Cars after
dance.-Adv. Junell, month, u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

The highest hotel In the United States
will be erected In California, at an elsva-
ton of $4,000 fee. above sea level.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-31
statesmen WANTED

statesmen WANTED - Experience
unnecessary easy work, big pay. Write
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portunities to earn $190 to $500
month while you learn. Address nearest
office, Dept. 244, National Salesman S
Training Association, Chicago, New
York. Kansas City. San Francisco.