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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02

held. The roll call was attended by
one of the largest gatherings ever
held in the church, and over 100 mem
bers being present and messages and
words from the Scriptures were read
for those not able to be present. The
service opened with a short address
by the pastor, Willis NJ Davis. fol-
lowed by several musical selections.
ly services held as $50, the number
The Rev. Davis reported the yearly
services held as $50, the number OF
calls as AL and an increased MEM
lbership of 90 Among the reports
which gave great deal Of satisfac :
ton to the members at large were the
following; Clerk of the church, Henry
., ,Preble: the Helping Hand. and the
Sunday school, Supt. Clayton Pills
bury; Mems Friendly League, c. F.
Hutchinson: Barraca Young Mems
class, Harry E. Case, The report Of
the church financial condition by A.
E. Purinton was especially we'll re-
ceived.
The large number of young men
present gave evidence of the success
of the church work along this line
during the past year and was also
significant of the activities of the
Barraca class. Previous to closing a
general outline of the work for the
coming year was touched upon by the
pastor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02

varieties of home made candies was
presided over by Miss Margaret Ar
mold, Miss Mary Redington and Miss
Marguerite Marshall. The table fur
nished by the Alliance was under the
supervision of Mrs Frank Redington.
Mrs. Charles Clukey and Mrs. Kate
Edwards Fox and contained articles
of fancy sewing, embroidery and the
like. Another booth nearby, adorned
with tempting looking home -maed
preserves, cookies. tarts and other
foodstuffs was cared for by Mrs. w. r.
Pattangall, Mrs. II. l.. Kelley and Mrs.
J. B. Palmer. The small refreshment
tables were in the hands of Mrs. c. w.
Hussey and Miss Anna Bartlett. Up
stairs the committee that prepared
that wonderful supper was composed
of: Mrs. Nora r. Thayer, Mrs. s. A.
Haskell, Mrs. Frank w. Noble, Mrs.
Charles Chase. Mrs. Martin Bartlett,
Mrs. Fannie Butterfield and Mre
Mary Colby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02
OAKLAND
Tuesday Club Has Interesting
Program on Musicians of
Maine - Other Local
Briefs of Interest
JOTTINGS GATHERED BY
OUR CORRESPONDENT

A very interesting program on the
Musicians of Maine" was carried out
by the Tuesday Club which met Tues
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Theodore Bragg. over 20 of the club
being present. The program was as
follows: Roll CALL Our Favorife
Songs" paper, Noted Musicians of
Maine" Mrs. Henry L. Hunton: sketch
of Nordica's Life" Mrs. Edward
Wing: abstract, What VIM. r. Chap
man Has Done for Music in Maine,
Mrs. NJ. A. Bates; paper on Music
Mrs. Everett Cover; paper on Civ
les Mrs. Virgil Totman. Miss Nora
Bartlett Greeley sang two songs by
Maine composers, and Mrs. Geo. Pull
len played three selections on the
piano also from Maine composers. The
next meeting will be held with Mrs.
j. Edward Harris, Dec. Is.
Miss Alice Flynn is confined to the
house by sickness.
Herbert Kelley is suffering with alb
scesses Of the throat. Henry Hutch
inson Ii taking his place at H. w
Greeley's grain store. N
Mrs. H. W. Greeley and son Arthur
have gone to Boston on a business
trip. W
Mrs. Florence Fernald. who. has
been visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Ormiston, returned Tuesday
to Old Town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02
Prof. Nicola, Killed in
European War, Well
Remembered in Waterville

A cablegram received in Portland
from the headquarters of the S3rd
French Infantry in France, announces
the death on the battlefield of Prof.
Henri Nicola, a prominent French
teacher in Portland, an eminent schol-
ar. and who several years ago gave
French lessons in Room 214, Savings
Bank building, the present Watervilic
once Of the Kennebec Journal. The
blackboard upon which Prof. Nicola
gave lessons is still on the walls of the
ONCE.
He was native of France, and re-
oeived his education there, and in the
military school in sAmiens. After dill
gent study he was given commission
as first lieutenant in the Ssrd Infan-
try. When the war broke out in July,
Prof. Nicola answered the call Of the
colors and sailed from America to
join his old regiment.
In 1903 aud 1904 he taught French
In. Waterville and in 1905 made his
headquarters at Portland, where he
founded the Alliance Franchise. He
married Miss Elizabeth Whippie. a
Portland girl, and later went to
Brown University to teach French.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02
LOCAL WOMEN'S
CLUB MEETS

Under the leadership of its president.
Mrs. NJ. w. Bessey. the Waterville Wo-
mems Club held one of the best meet
ings of the year. The president deliv-
cred the address of the evening and a
lengthy program was carried out. The
committee in charge of the evenings en-
tertainment was composed of the ladies
of the executive board of the Women 9
Association assisted by Mrs Lannigan.
During the regular business meeting SO
was voted for the sanatorium at Fair
field.
The civic Improvement committee re-
ported that work was progressing and
that full report would be forthcoming
in the near future The regular Guest
Night was set for Feb. % and the COM
mittee in charge will consist of the fol-
lowing ladies': Mrs. H. II. Bryant chair
man, Mrs. NJ D. Stinson, Mrs. z. Foster,
Mrs. G. e. Lawrence, Mrs. F. e. Wolfe.
Miss Edith Roy. Miss Exerine Wood,
Miss Leola Adams.
At the close of the business meeting a
fine program was given under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Lannigan and the Women q
Association executive board and Mrs. e.
X. Owen. Vocal solo, Miss Mildred
Greene: reading. Miss Katharine sturte-
want; whistling solo. Miss Louise Mer-
rill; piano solo, Miss Hazel Robinson.
In addition to the regular reports those
of the Women's Association rooms was
read by Miss Frances Dunbar and that
of the relief committee by Mrs. Augusta
Perkins on behalf of Mrs. Henry Han
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02

New York, Dec. LA throng of more
than 10000 persons stormed the United
States internal revenue offices in this city
today endeavoring to buy the new war
tax stamps that have to be affixed to
many documents and proprietary articles,
Thousands who had to wait in line for an
hour or more, unable to get waited on,
became so demonstrative that extra po-
lice we're sent for to keep them quiet
Collector Anderson estimated that ap-
proximately 5000 persons had been wait
ed on by IL o'clock this morning and
twice that number by / o'clock this aft
ernoon. He thought that 5000 persons
would have streamed through his Office
during the day. The crowd was handled
by 100 clerks at 10 windows.
Because deputy from the county
clerks once was unable to buy stamps
promptly at the collectors Office for use
on legal papers, the filing of papers in
the county clerks Office was delayed
more than two hours.
The fact that passengers on two steam
ers sailing today for Europe had engaged
passage before the new law went into
effect prevented the government from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02
ARMENTIERES IN
SERIOUS PLIGHT

Paris, Dec. 1.--4.25 p. M.--The City
of Armentieres. is now in serious
plight. The Germans began to shell
the city about three weeks ago. To-
day one shell struck a gas reservoir,
causing 1t to explode. The industrial
life of the city is at a standstill. For
the last two days there has been a
scarcity of water, and it is thought
ducts.
that the enemy may have cut the con-
During the night the deserted
streets are patrolled by squads of Bri-
tish troops. English airships are con-
tinually lowering over the town, and
frequently have engagements with the
air craft OF the Germans. aoit5sj5re4z :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02
ELECTR0CUTED
ASSWITCH WAS
THROWN IN Yard
AT PORTLAND

Portland, Me-, Dec. When Nor
man Flye of Gray threw in a switch
at the West Falmouth station of the
Lewiston & Portland Inter-urban
Railroad today, while standing with
one hand resting on an iron rail, he
came into contact with a current of
$4,000 volts and was electrocuted. He
was 10 years of age.
/ F1ye was cleaning the machinery
at the electric power station at the
time of the accident. He was alone.
Fred Marston reached the station
at 7.15 o'clock this morning to take
the car out of town. He discovered
F1ye's body in the floor and imme-
diately called help. DIR. H. NJ, Moul-
ton of Cumberland was summoned
and the Cumberland Electric Power &c
Light Co. was notified at the Port
land headquarters, in order that chez
might send out a pulmotor. DR.. Moul-
ton and the other assistants found all
efforts at resuscitation useless.
Mr.. Fiye had been employed at the
power station only since last Satur-
day. He was fine appearing young
man and well-liked.
Mr.. Flye Is survived by his grand
father Richard Colley. his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Flye. and by
two sisters. one of whom is married
and living in Westbrook, and one is
unmarried and lives at the home in
Gray.
The family came from Westbrook
to Gray about two years ago, their
home being at Dry Mills. The deceased
had been educated in the Westbrook
schools. Since coming to Gray he had
made many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02
X. OF P. BANQUET
HELD TUESDAY

The local K. of p. held Tuesday
evening its banquet and inspection
under the direction of Grand Chancel-
lor Charles S. Wilson of Portland. In
attendance the meeting was one OF
the most successful that has been held
in the local hall for some time, there
being more than 120 members pres
ent
After the exercises of the evening
had been completed a fine banquet
was held in the. main hall. In conclu
sion the rank Of Knight was confer
red on three candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02

A series of special services will be
held during the month of December
at the Methodist church Sunday af-
ternoons from 4 until o'clock. Tho
purpose of these services is to give
the people of this city chance 10
hear the ministers of some of the
leading churches of the State. Next
Sunday afternoon the speaker will be
Rev. George z. Pickard, d. D., min
lister of the leading Methodist church
in the State, Chestnut street, Port
land. The music will be a special fea-
ture of these services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02

Ladies OF the Congressional church
will hold their annual fair and sale next
Tuesday afternoon and evening In the
church vestry. At 8 o'clock chicken
dinner, similar to the one served at the
recent missionary conference, will be
served by the ladies in the basement. In
the evening there will be concert and
entertainment under the management of
Mrs. Carl Green. The color scheme of
the various booths, which are now being
erected, will be green and white with
evergreen predominating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02

Both the Redington street and the
St. Francis de Sales schools We're
closed Tuesday for .fiInigation by the
Board of Health. A sister of the pu-
pills who attended the schools was
suffering from the disease Tuesday
and precautions were taken. by imme-
date fumigation. With the exception
OF three patients at the Mount Mer-
lei Academy and one or two GONZALES
cents, not yet fumigated, no cases are
now reported to the Board of Health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02
SUPPLY QUICKLY
USED IN BOSTON

Boston. Dec 1.-The rush for the war
tax revenue stamps was so great at the
revenue collectors ONCE here today that
shortly after the opening of the ONCE a
notice was posted that there we're no
further one-cent stamps available. Later
In the day the supply of several other
denominations was exhausted and re-
quests were teiegraphed to Washington
for more.
A line OF waiting purchasers extending
from the collectors ONCE op the fourth
floor OF downtown Office building down
the stairways and along the sidewalk
outside for block or more. greeted the
clerks when they arrived today. A de-
tail of police was on hand to keep the
line In order and to hold back large
crowd that gathered to watch the line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02
FAIRFIELD
Initiation of Modern WOOdmen
Gives Several Candidates
from Augusta the
First Degree
CLUB MEETINGS ON TUES.
DAY-OTHER JOTTINGS

A class initiation of the Modern
Woodmen was held Tuesday evening
at Woodman hall in Fairfield. There
were several candidates from the Au-
gusta Lodge, who were conducted by
the Augusta Lodge clerk, and also
several from the Waterville Lodge, be-
sides three from the Fairfield Lodge.
upon whom was conferred the First
degree. The work was exemplified by
the Watertvilie Camp team and off,
GERS, which were as follows: v. c., A.
]. Donaldson; p. c., l. e. Thomas: w.
A. r. G. Niles; e. B., M. F. Varney
e., Q. S Johnson; Y and D., III. w.
Hamlin. The Forester team was in
command of Chief Forester T. C. Lib
by, and the team composed of the fol-
lowing members: Clarence Littlefield.
Charles Moen. Guy Esty, Veasy Fos-
ter. Percy Grant, l.. O. Dow; Harold
Goodwin and Maurice Deering. Those
who were taken into the Fairfield
Camp were: Fred McMuilen, James
Knight and John Lawry. The officers
of the Augusta Lodge who were pres
ent were: A. e. Hall, B. l.. Nicholas,
Percy Wing, Job Carthledge, e. e.
Stewart Two candidates were taken
~sANN SAA~ AUG Nos1 l|oNeC anu tiiCy WcIC
w. K. Hall and w. G. Thomas. There
were three candidates also taken into
tho Waterville Lodge. Following the
work baked bean supper was served
There was a very large attendance.
Miss Esther Gilman. field worker for
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, and a talented elocutionist,
will give a sefes Of readings Friday
evening, Dec. 4, at the Methodist
church.
Mr., and Mrs. Ernest Goodale Of
Clinton have been passing a few days
in town, as the guests of relatives on
lower Main street. Mr.. and Mrs. Good
ale have recently been united In
marriage. Mr.. Goodale was at one
time employed as motorman on the
Waterville and Fairfield Railroad, and
made his home in town. They will WIS.,
1t in other towns before returning to
their home.
The members of the Senior class Of
the Lawrence High school cleared $50
on the play and social that they held
last "Wednesday evening at the Law
renee High school Assembly hall. The
play was the oHe-act farce AT the
Junction"
W. J, Ryan, the man who sells the
Farmers Almanac. and coming from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02

The aggregate If livestock at Brighton,
Watertown and tbs local slaughter
houses:
This week: Cattle 1886. sheep 43a2,
calves 1904. hogs 1898.
Last week: Cattle 1920. sheep 2s4s,
calves 1852, hogs 12,sf1
The Boston Livestock Market
There was larger supply Of stock in
the market this week than last. and
prices generally were weaker except tor
the better grades Of cattle and sheep and
lambs. Ordinary cattle sold at an aver
age decline, while hogs dropped sharply.
Veal calves were steady at the previous
range. The offerings of beef cattle were
ample for all demands and the buyers
were less eager than they were last
week. A few extra steers were brought
in and sold easily and at fully as high
prices as were reported . week ago. The
range on these 10 from Ia to Sac; ;
with No. 1 Z s-40 IA; the best quality
cows s@6 l-2 with few extras higher;
fair to good cows sac: poor to ordinary I
@ 5, and bolognas and Gamers 3-t9<.
Bulls were In limited supply ut 4@S for
average quality. with choice heavy bulls
up to "a
Veal calves held steady at the previous
range, from i-s to . 10 for good average
quality, with fancy calves up to IL.
Coarse calves sold at 5@7 and small
calves at saGss each.
Hogs dropped again. selling at SAG
8 Ia live weight. and 1-2@lo dressed.
The receipts were considerably larger
than q week ago and now that the quar-
Rntine has been raised In parts II the
West the receipts are likely to increase.
Sheep and lambs were strong. with
the offerings light, although above the
figures of recent weeks. Sheep sold at
406c: and lambs at 6@s,kc.
w. H. Neal sold II choice steers at
S55c: and u calves at Sxc.
p. A. Walker sold cows at &c;
cows at axe; 10 calves At SIC; and
hogs at Be.
A few new cases Of the foot and
mouth disease have been found in
Massachusetts,, 90 that the quarantine
will be maintained for some time long
er. An unfayorable development is
che discovery Of cases in New Hamp.
shire, which may compel the euarAn-
tine OF that state. which Is supplying
d large part OF the present receipts OF
stock here. In other states the dis
ease IL reported to be nearly stamped
out. and the federal government has
removed the quaEantins from several
of the Western states The quaran-
tine has been In force hsre for four
weeks. and there IL no knowledge as
to how much longer II Win Ast. With
new cases still breaking out. It will b
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02
REICHSTAG MEETS
TO VOTE WAR CREDIT

Berlin, Dec. Iva London--5.30
p. M.-The Reichstag meets tomorrow
and is expected to vote war credit
of five million marks $3.50, 600, 000).
DR.. Won Bethman Hollweg, the impe-
rial chancellor, conferred today with
the leaders of the various parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02
FURTHER IMMENSE J 4
DAMAGE AT RHEIMS

Paris, Dec. $3.50 p. Mn an ac-
count of the bombardment OF Rheims
which has been in progress intermit-
tently for several weeks, the Temps
asserts that the archaeological muse-
urn containing Roman, Gallo and
French collections had been destroyed.
Tapestries by Papersack were ruined.
The factories have been damaged to
such an extent that the textile indusI
try has suffered greatly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02

William I. Sterling has returned
from Boston, where he attended a
meeting of the national prohibition
workers. including the famous flying
squadron. Mr.. Sterling was appoint
ed vice chairman of Maine in New
England Association. Mr.. Sterling's
four children accompanied him, and
visited his mother, who makes her
home in Boston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02

Four months in the county Jail was
the sentence melted out to Henry
Ryan in the municipal court Tuesday
morning, by Judge Matthew for the
offense of assault and battery COM
mitted on Moses B. Crosby at the low
er College avenue crossing Monday
noon. Three Others were also before
the court on the charge of intoxication.
Each, in default of the payment of
his fine, was given Is days in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02
Drummond-ladd

Ernest w. Drummond and Miss Ber-
tina May Ladd, both of Winsiow,
were united in marriage Tuesday noon
at the Methodist parsonage by Rev.
H. C. Turner. The double ring service
was used. Mr.. and Mrs. Drummond
left on the afternoon train for Cali
fornia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02
ARRANGING TO
EXCHANGE PRISONERS

Berne, Via Paris, Dec. 1. 4.45 A. NJ
Gustav Ador, the chief of the Geneva
agency for prisoners of war, is ar
ranging with the belligerent govern
rnents for an exchange of prisoners
who are seriously wounded or SO
crippled as to render them unfit for
further military service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02

The Maine shippers had a hard time
this week, being held up far outside
of Boston by the heavy fog. so that
they did not reach the market until
very late.
HORSE MARKET.
Boston, Dec There was quite
heavy supply Of green horses received
this week and the demand showed i'm
provement. with prices holding steady at
the lower level of values which have rul-
ed during the past three months. At the
auctions bids were not brisk enough to
do more than make a clearance of the
offerings, at lower average values than
week ago. but retail sales were easier to
close, as the horses were of pretty good
quality and buyers were more eager for
trade. The fresh horses that are coming
lin from the West are of much heavier
weight than last year at this time This
is due to the European demand for army
horses, which has cleaned out large num-
bers Of medium weight horses and made
dealers more willing to sell the heavy
horses at more moderate figures than
usual. This is of little advantage to Bos-
ton dealers as large heavy horses have
been In marked slow demand throughout
the fall selling. This week there were
few orders for horses to go to the lum-
Der camps. but in comparison with other
years the number was very small
The best, heavy drafters. 1e50@190o
bis. sold from s3o00425: medium
weight, first-class drafters, from 5000
q $30o; heavy wagon and express
horses from s16o@2O0: chunks, from
a1oo@175; seconds from SIS upward.
At the City Sale Stables--J. g.
Keith, Stevens & Sweet Horse Co. at
the Brighton stock yards handled a
larger number of green horses this
week, selling at both auction and pri-
vate SALE The amount included some
extra good draft horses, which sold
fairly well at range of $200@85a
each. There wer not quite SO many
seconds entered and while sales were
made readily. prices were not high acs
cording to value. The firm shipped
two carloads to Maine and / carload
to the New Hampshire woods. This
week they will receive three loads Of
fresh horses.
William Hurwitz at his Portland
Street stables offered a number of
green horses and a lot OF seconds.
Sales were dull, but the amount was
cleaned out at about the same values
az were received week ago. This
week there will be an offering of four
express carloads OF green horses and
the usual number Of acclimated horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02

After extensive repairs on the dam
of the Kennebec Water District at the
pumping station at Cool street and
Western avenue, the Golfer dam has
been removed. The old structure was
repaired and patched in several places
and made ready for the strain of the
winters lee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02

Waterville Lodge of Good Templars
will hold Rally night for old and
new members Wednesday. An invita-
ton is extended to all members. Wish
tors from Portland and Bangor and
Grand Lodge officers will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02

Waterville Lodge, No. $500. Modern
Woodmen of America, will hold Its
annual election of officers at the reg
ular meeting Wednesday evening. Re-
freshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02
the RUSH FOR WAR TAX REVENUE
STAMPS SWAMPS OFFICE FORCES

collecting s774o from them under the new
tax. The two vessels carried ESQ pas
sengers who had paid more than $50 each
for their tickets and consequently would
have been subject to war tax OF 80 each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02

Drew T. Harthorn, principal of Co.
burn Classical Institute. was called to
Boston late Monday night on account
of the death of his brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02

Vital statistics for the month of
November as recorded at the office of
the city clerk, show IL deaths; "a
births and II marriages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02
THE FREE BAPTIST
ANNUAL ROLL CALL

At the Free Baptist church on Get
chell street Tuesday evening the an
nual church roll call and supper was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02

Clarence Roderick returned from
Randall Ridge Tuesday afternoon with
two deer, after q weeks hunting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-02

L. r. Swaziland and James R. JEFF
fries OF Westfield were business wish
tors In Waterville Tuesday.