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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16

Portland Me. Dec 15.--Ail the legal
complications predicted as the result
of the contests for Portland's subordi-
nate officials became manifested
Tuesday forenoon. Even Hiram T
Warehouse, who was Monday eve-
ming ostensibly elected city clerk, and
Fred S. Jordan, who was in like man
ner chosen city treasurer. admitted
that their elections were illegal and
that they would not attempt to take
over control of their respective offices
until there has been some further de-
cision at joint convention of alder
men. s
James A. Comedian, representative
elect to the Legislature and Democrat
ic nominee for city solicitor, Tuesday
informed the other members of his
party that their actions at the joint
convention of the city council Monday
night were absolutely illegal.
This decision was the result of the
introduction of motion which pro-
vided that no nominee could be voted
for unless he were endorsed by the
joint convention. Mr.. Comedian takes
the attitude that a person has the
tnalienable right to vote for anyone
for public office, and that the pass
age of such a motion as this was clear
ty a violation of law.
Messrs. Waterhouse and Jordan were
elected after this motion had beer
adopted; but John II. Flaherty, who
was chosen superintendent of school
buildings. was elected to that office
before any such motion was passed
and there is no question as to the le-
gality of his election. Mr.. F1aherty
was sworn into Office Tuesday fore
noon.
A still more serious situation faces
the new city council. 1t is the deter
mination of the Republicans who con-
troll the lower board that they posi-
lively will not grant the request OF
the Democratic majority in the upper
board for joint convention to elect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
READFIELD

Mr. u. Sedgely has moved his ram
;,v into the new post once puiioi"e
and they like it very much.
The remains of Mrs. Arabina r.
Mo starrnan. widow of the late HeV.
Iohn Masternian were brought mere
for b,,rial in the family lot. she was
for q number of years q resioehe VI
Readfield and highly respecteo-
Mr.. Ernest Lewis accompanied LIZ
bodv Of his late wife from Jay WIZ e,s
she died last week, to East fseauneAN
where she lived number OF years
IT is to he hoped that the young PEG.
Mo who received permit to OCCUPY tnS
town hall to play basket pan ~, WI
not continue to use 1t ON Suh0Ay
evenings! -.
=. I. Hopkins has reshinsied his
piazza. S-d
Gao w. Manter has laid new naru
,,ood eoor on his sitting room.
DpPoT-Carl Brown. Readneld PASSED
last week with his aunt, MITE
earle. u.s a aav
Donala Metcalf, Augusta. passed a das
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. D. a. Leg
man. ~ 1915 .,.ral
Ts.ms have been running for several
aavas including Sunday, transpor'lhs
,arua quantities Of apples in barrels iof
.hipp,ng from Readfeld station.
I NJ. and Mrs. George Flanders. bos-
tom MASS, are at Beaver Brook farm.
Miss Alice Brown. Rumford, VINO mas
been visiting several days at W. =.
Bourne,s, a relative, returned no'he ~
tha way of Livermore Falls.
The remains of Mrs. Ernest Lewis Oh
Jay, a former resident Of Readneio' W.
brought Monday, for interment IN Ias.
Readfields cemetery. ss.ls 9s
Mrs. Eva Phinney, Winthrop, was tho
guest of Mrs. Arian Jones Saturday.
Mrs. p. j. Flanders entertained tne
|f.adies.fali day. Aid Thursday. the A.u
viii meet with Mrs. Lambert next Week
- The children. who attended the plrtnoas
party OF the 18th anniversary OF MISS
Et,ladys wilmington at the home OF MIS-
ply. Flanders Saturday afternoon. were
A merry company, expressing themselves
on their way home as having good
time a nice time and a delightful time
playing games and other amusements.
The Ice cream. cake and other re-
freshnents were not forgotten. Inc
guests composing the party were
Alice Hutchinson, Helen Brown. DORIS
Brown, Dorothy Connor; Harriet Flan-
ders, Lee Townsend and Elyyna Lambert
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland scribner Angus
tn were visiting relatives here Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
EXPECT BIG CROWD
AT BOUT THURSDAY

80
More than usual interest Is centered in
the bouts scheduled for City hall Thurs
day night and a packed house is indicat-
e,h by the large advance sale of seats.
Bpth boys are reported TO be in great
shape. and as much depends upon the
outcome of this contest the session" is
sufs to prove one -of the most exciting
evelr seen in an Augusta ring. In the
senhi-final Mckee. who Ii to box War
EAGLE. the sensational Lewiston scrap
perl will have his first opportunity to
shoF In this city. He has done good
work in his bouts at Manchester and
Lawlrence and those close to him who
haves seen him in action predict that q
surprise is in store for the lewiston boy.
Resjerved seats are on sale at Perry s
resta hrant and are going well-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
Sporting NezUs Of the Day
FORMER ATHLETIC STAR WILL
COACH THE COLBY BASEBALL team

played first base tine seasons of 1909
and 1910 with the Athletics and pre-
vious to that was with the Boston
American League team for season
and a half. Last year he played with
the Buffalo Federal League team,
and after the close of the season here,
will probably return to the same or
ganization. AS a coach he has had
experience having served as first as
sistant to Arthur Erwin. the former
New York star, in coaching the Uni
yersity of Pennsylvania team.
The new Colby coach knows the
game as few players do. He has an
attractive personality and understands
college men, and is sure to prove a IA
vorite with the student body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16

waterville. Me-. Dec. 15.-(SpeciaD.-
Grauate Manager r. l.. Erwin Tues
day made final, arrangements for Ben
1amin Houser, "a former first baseman
of the worlds chmpions Philadelphia
Athletics, to coach the Colby baseball
squad during the season Of 1915. Hous-
er will assume charge of the squad the
last week in April.
Houser is one of the best inform
ed players of the major league and
the local college is exceedingly fortu-
nate to secure such an able man to
direct its team. The former Athletic
player is a graduate of the Stephen
Girard College in Philadelphia He
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
New Vineyard Grange.

Sat hrday evening the officers OF
LEMON Stream Grange were elected as
follovFs:- Master, George fash;
Oversleer. Herbert Turner; Lecturer
Mrs. HELEN Handley: Steward. Frank
GARRETT; Asst. Steward, Earl Ken
nedy;l Chaplain. Mrs. Cora Turner;
Treasurer, Fred Smith: Secretary
Mrs. tElla Williams: Gate Keeper
Clyde Jacobs; Ceres, Mrs. Ida fash;
Pomorsa, Mrs. Minerva Smith; Flora
Mrs. Ceora Abbott: Lady Asst. Stew
ard, Miss Florence Handy: Chorister
Mrs. LSizxie Look.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
MONMOUTH

The funeral of Mrs. Ann Chandler
was held from the Congregations
church Friday morning at 10 o'clock
conducted by Rev. Louis Greene pas
tor Beautiful flowers were sent by
the w. r. C. and many friends. The
burial was in winthrop beside hel
husband and children. Friends, from
out Of town were Daniel Hall Of Byron
Miss Melissa Crosby and Mrs. Ids
Abbott of Livermore Falls and others
Funeral services for Mrs. Arabins
Masterman widow Of Rev. j. r. Mas.
terman were held from the home o.
her daughter Mrs. Lila Marstor
Flanders. Saturday morning Dec. IL
Rev. C. L. Banghart pastor Of tht
Methodist church and Rev. H. A
Clifford Of winthrop were the official
ing clergymen. The orders OF whic'
she was member sent beaut
lowers The burial was in the fan
lot in Readfeld. Those present fl
out Of town were Mrs. Augustus e
terfield and son George Butterfield g
East Wilton.
Christmas will be observed at
Methodist church Sunday morn
Dec 20 with special music in
morning and an appropriate sermon
the pastor Special program is b "a
arranged for the evening, includ
instrumental music, singing and spe
Ing by the Sunday school child
Christmas trees at the Congregationa
and Methodist churches will be 8,
Christmas eve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
DUDLEY TAKEN TO THOMAST0N TO
DO SENTENCE OF 1910 20 YEARS

DR.. Dudley, for whom she previously
declared her love, was taken away.
The other prisoners, sentenced by
the supreme court, also were taken
along on the morning train. They In
cludcd Alden Boulier of Woodland
committed to State prison for life for
killing Emma Jensen OF New Sweden;
George Cyr. who is to serve two years
at Thcmaston or burglary, and Her.
bert and Louis Cote. the Pressure Isle
bows who were sentenced to the State
school for Boys during their minority
for killing a companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16

Houltpn. Me-, Dec 15.--Dr. Lionel T..
Dudley of Pressure Isle was taken to
Thomaston today to begin his SEN
tence of 10 to 20 years in State prison
for the death of Mildred sullivan of
Houltcn. He was to arrive at the pris-
on this evening.
Alice Pelletier of Pressure Isle, VINO
was sentenced to serve one and one
half to three years in State prison
as an accessory after the fact. was Ill
and unable to be moved from the coun-
ty jail, She became hysterical when
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16

g.
house these days. A strange thing
about the tramps this season Is thai
while so many have been committea
from this city and up the line. no beg
cling from house to house has been re-
ported. The men seem to hang about
the main streets, or corners and IN
many cases apply to the police sta
ton for assistance. In many cases they
do not seem to be SO much profession
al hobos as hard luck men, those
who perhaps worked during the sum :
mer and spent the money they earned
and having done SO, were unable 10 get
work this winter. Many of them claiHi
TO have come to Belfast to get WORK
in the phosphate plant which starts
M a little later. Sheriff Cushman has
EARNED OUT number. local farm
er taking on six or eight at time,
allowing them to work their board ana
keep. Only one of them thus far mas
demurred at this treatment, but wneA
given his choice of work and gooo
food. to no work and bread and wat
err. he decided that discretion Is the
better part of valor and went to work.
Sheriff Cushman doesn't stop TO al :
gre with them but gives them their
choice in such a manner that they are
not long in making up their MINDS
Services were held in the jail on sun
day by a visiting Unitarian clergy
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
A. James Mokeehnie.


The community was shocked Satur-
day evening to learn of the sudden
death of A. James McKechnie that oc-
Cured about $50 O'clock that evening.
He had been In his usual health dur
ing the day and after eating supper
sat talking with his brother when
death occurred with no warning. MT
McKechnie was born in Dover. Maine,
Sc years ago, but has been in this
town most of the time for ten years
and resided in the family of his broth
er, o. B. McKechnie for five years
His wife died about % years ago. he
was quiet in his ways and enjoyed the
home life. He had made many friends
during his stay here and mis- death Is
learned with regret. He leaves an
aged father, ]. A. McKechnie OF Dover
and two brothers, E. c. Mckechnie OF
Dover and O. B. McKechnie OF TINS
town, He was a member Of the
Modern Woodmen of A. of Dover,
charter member of Burnham Grange,
No. 500 and a member of North WALDO
Pomona. The remains will be taken
to Dover Tuesday morning, where
funeral services will be held from the
home of his brother and interment VIII
be made in that town.
Among the people from out OF towa
who came to attend the funeral OF the
late George Allen we're Mrs. f. l.
Fletcher of waterville. Mira. r. b.
Goodwin of Bangor and Mrs. Edward
Guimond Of Pittsfeid.
L. w. Clark went Sunday to Bangor
for a few weeks visit with his daush-
ter.
Charles Elwell Is not quite as well
having suffered another Ill turn sun
day.
The wedding reception given by Mr.
and Mrs. g. b. Staples at the town
hall Thursday evening was largely at
tended, over 100 being present. Ines
were treated to a very nice oyster
stew.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith returnen
Friday from Lewiston where they nave
been visiting several weeks at tne
home of her son, Frank Hoxie. - s
r. p sullivan has returned from
Baltimore, Md, where he mas oeeh
spending the past three weeks.
special meeting Of Victory TEN
nile Pythian sisters will be held nex'
SATURDAY, evening, Dec. 10 for the eiec-
ton of officers.
Tho friends here OF Mrs. Pearl
Wright of Detroit extend congratuia-
tions on the birth Of a daughter, Fiji
day, Dec. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16

Sunday with Rev. Robert Sheaff as
officiating clergyman, assisted by Rev.
John Trites. The floral offerings from
the Congregational church, Village
Improvement Society, relatives and
friends were beautiful and profuse. In
terment was, in the family lot in the
Southside cemetery. Those present
from out of town at the funeral were
Mr.. and Mrs. William Watson of
Kingfield and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Matson of Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
NORRIDCEWOCk

Miss Fannie Rushton sang very
pleasing solo at the evening meetlns
Of the Baptist church Sunday.
On Thursday night occurred the
death of Eli Shorey from chronic in
digestion at the home Of Mr.. ana
Mrs. E. ]. Holway. where he had been
staying for several months. Mr.. Sho-
rev had been in poor health for about
four years but not critically ill until
a short time ago. He was born In
Bingham rs years ago, the son OF Lot
and Eliza Shorey. At the age OF sew
en- wears he moved with his family 10
Norridgewock, where ne hau passeu
the greater part of his lie SINCE. ile
was nuited in marriage three Times,
all of his wives being deceased TOT
several years. His only child, Lee
Shorey, died about five years ago. MI
Shorey was a familiar figure on the
streets of Norridgewock, where ne
had many friends who VIII mourn
his loss. Funeral services were held
at his late home Sunday at l F. M,
Rev. Robert Sheaff officiating. Those
present from out of town were: MIS-
John Collins and Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Collins of Waterville and Harlow ROW.
of Madison. Interment was In the
Southside cemetery.
The five foxes which have been
held in captivity by Chalmers Tracey
for some time, broke loose early Mon
day morning and 1t was necessary 10
shoot some of them as they could not
be captured alive.
tt,n 20 HhllrCn
will hold their annual sale Thursday
afternoon and evening in their ves-
try. :.
John Whitney of Embden was in
in town Monday visiting relatives.
S. X Boone has purchased the w
A. Moore farm.
Charles Fuller returned Friday from
Bangor, where he attended the meet
ing of the Dairymen's Association.
Mrs. Ira Hilton was confined to the
house by sickness for few days last
weeks.
Miss Fay Barker returned Thursday
from a visit with her cousin, Mrs
Charles Jones, Jr., in Halloween.
The Progressive Club held a lance
in the K. of p. hall Wednesday eve
ming with large attendance pres
ent.
Lewis L. Whitney, Charles Far
rand and Ernest Gilman attended the
Shriners' meeting in Lewiston Friday
evening.
Conrad Webb, who was confined &c
the house for several days last weeH
on account of injury sustained TO Ms
foot by the dropping on it of heavy
car door, is now able to be apou'
again.
A very pleasant dancing party was
given by Mrs. Leona Moore to q rev
~ her friends at her home Wednes'
d.. , evening. All Of the guests have
been attending Mrs. varney's dancing
school so the evening was passed II
dancing the new dances. Refreshments
Of sandwiches, cake and lemonade
were served.
Mrs. G. s. Jewett has been on tne
sick list for the past week.
The next meeting Of the village I'm
movement Society will be held AZ the
h,,me OF Mrs. Cony Russell FRIDAY
as,ernoon and will be Christmas
meeting. Each member Is reques.eu e
bring a present the value OF wnicn II
70. to exceed 10 cents for exchange,
Mrs. Chesley Moore was caiied .
ysrockton. Mass, Thursday by the III
ness of her mother
Misses Hazel Corliss and Hady'
returned "Wednesday 1ro'.
! visit with friends in springvaie am
Lewiston. During their absence tnen
places In re ONCE OF the Somerss'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16

Hare5 Catastrophe whose blood is
pure 6 IRE not nearly SO likely to take
hard ;olds as are others. Hoods Sar-
sapari liza makes the blood pure; ana
this reat medicine RECEIVERS the sys-
tenn after cold as no other medi-
cine d,pes. Take Hoods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
BURNHAM

The funeral services for the late
George Allen were held from the
church Friday at o'clock, Rev. II
H. Hathaway of Clinton, pastor of the
Baptist church at his place. officiated
A delegation from Pheltoma Lodge,
/. o. 0. f. OF Pittsfield. of which the
deceased was member, attended in a
body. Several selections were sung
by Mrs. O.. B. McKechnie. Mrs. A. L.
Goodridge and Fred Wood. There
we're many beautiful flowers including
set pieces from the family. from I. o.
o. F., Sebasticook Grange and the
Willing Workers. The bearers were
George Gilmore, e. W. Crawford
Moses Burns and P. j. Written. In
terment was in the family lot In the
village cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
BELFAST

Belfast. Me-, Dec. 15.-(speciaf).--
With q score or more hobos at the
county jail In addition to several other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16

Mrs. Annie NJ. Frost has received OF
fetal notification from Washington
that she has been enrolled as a mem
Der of the National Society OF Dausn-
ters of the American Revolution. rms
is through her great great-graha-
father. Prince Jahonnett, an old Bos-
tonian and a participant In the pattie
of Bunker Hill.
|, The date for the annual leyee ano
hall of the Washington Hose Co. has
been set for Jan. %. 1t will De neio
as usual in the Belfast Opera mouse.
The first rehearsal of the big Christ
mas chorus to take part in the exer
eises at the municipal tree was heio
Ia st night in Universalist cnurcn
There was a good attendance anu
everything indicates rousing enc.
us. The next rehearsal Will take place
thursday night at 8 o'clock in the
Belfast Band hall and all are urseo
to attend IL possible, as 1t Is neces-
sary to practice with the oano.
MANY are looking forward to tne
Arst hall of the season to be given ny
the fire department and the HOOK q
Ladder Co., which takes places IN 'ne
belfast Opera house Friday night.
i On Thursday afternoon MRS. Eu-
.ana 7, stevens viii entertain the
Women's ALLIANCES of the. f1rse =
ish. Unitarian church. at her nome =
Church street. The program' nene
ious Intelligence. Mrs. Winner D. Doi
man. PAPER, the plays OF BJornson' ny
Mrs. James c. Durham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16
Ada ideIIa Cobb

Ada Idena Cobb died Saturday at
her home in East Searsmont of pneu-
monia, after brief illness. She was
50 years and IL months of age. she
was twice married, her second nus
banad, Althus Cobb, surviving her.
Mrs. Cobb was well-known IN BEL
fast. where she frequently visited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-16

T5oiidax1 gift for a smoker on sale BY
all firsst-class cigar and, drug stores,
Largest selling brand OF 10. cigars IN the
world. / Factory, Manchester. ~. n.
dec12, diff
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-11-19
Daylight, Tenn.

Special TO tie ", 1OS.
Well, landed at my sons all right
Nov I've seen great pens of fat
hogs looking like elephants. Plenty
of bog and homipy in this country.
Corn is selling at SOC PER bushel. Hogs
are 7c Cattle are some lower and
plenty for sale Lam is from $50 90
per acre up. Think I'll be very we'll
satisfied to remain bere. Money is
rather hard to get hold of they say,
which means il will take more farm
products to get a dollar than it has
heretofore.
Haven't met any of my old cbums
yet Aim to go to meeting today,
Sunday, am not bit we'll at this
time | guess I'll remain here quite
a while.
To nv friends of the mountain
wish to say, do the best you can, life
is what we make it Isn't it funny
how some folks will shirk when called
upon to do their duty as a good law
abiding citizen, am ashamed Of the
wav some people Go Poor little hyp-
eocritical things, aren't You ashamed
of yourselves for blaming "Uncle
Tom? Haven't you Myers Hill
folks sense enough to know Judge Da-
Wis and his court is competent to run
the court and that am about rs small
as any Of your Oh, well, I'll not
quarrel with any of you. Do the best
you can. L. r. y.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-11-19
UNION
TO BANQUET

Sequachee Local No 1853, Farmers
Educational and Cooperative Union,
will banquet at the Town Hall
Thanksgiving night, The spread will
be enjoyed by members of the Local,
their families, and invited guests who
are limited to five for each family
represented, and who will be admitted
only by card
The banquet will be held at G:30,
after which there will be speeches at
the table by the different officers of
the local, and any of the guests who
wish to say something President
Wilson'S Thanksgiving Proclamation
will be read by Maj Hill After the
oratory a special program Of song and
music will be rendered. among the ar
fists being Miss Raudle aud Miss Le-
land, of this city. A quartet in the
local has been formed and will assist
in the program Mr.. Edwin Pryor
will present black face song, assist
ed by chorus.
The farmers are going to have one
more good time, and big baskets will
be plentiful
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-11-19
Dunlap.

| SteoidI 10 ne Macs
Elder r n. Moody has moved bis
family to Highland Park, Chattanoo-
ga
j, L Dyer has moved his stock into
the store room in the Moore House
Miss Maggie Jones r'turnad lat
we from a visit in Chattanooga,
Mr. and Mrs. p B, Smith, of Rich
ard City, were guests OF W. L. Smith
last week.
S. B Wilson, formerly of this place,
but recently in business at Delphi,
has disposed of same aud gone to Bell
buckle, Tenu., to accept position IN
bank
jos Lockhart and family have re-
turned to Coalmont
Mrs Jenpie Claok, and Miss Kate
Clack of Nashville. have been visiting
relatives here.
W N Ro,e has been conducting a
revival at New Hope Church, near
Lee Station.
Dock HATFIELD has sold bis Place on
tue mountain to Ben Hickey an7 Van
Hobbs. and moved to this place
Mrs q w G. Walker, who has
been Yi,itipg relatives on tue noun
tair, has returrei to her hons ut Del
Rio Tenn.
Gu st, of Mrs. W Stiwart this
week are Miss Julietts Brannsm. OF
Baltimore, Nd, and Miss Annie Rus
sell of Stevenson, Ala