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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19
MAINE RAILROADS
WITHDRAWING PASSES
AFTER OCT. 80, 1914

After Oct. 30. 1914, practically all
Maine Centrai. B. & A. and other
Maine railroad annual passes cease
to be-
An announcement was made a few
days ago from the presidents office
of the Maine Central railroad and 1t
is presumed will be followed by
similar notices from the offices of
presidents of other Maine railroads,
calling in the ''annuals."
This action is result OF the enact
ment by referendum of the public
utilities law, which goes into opera
ton November first. Under the
terms of the interstate commerce law
all railroad passes for use on inter-
state journeys have long since been
abolished. But it still was in the legal
power of railroads to issue passes for
journeys within the State. Within
the past few years the number Of an
nual railroad passes issued by Maine
railroads has been greatly decreased
and it is said that they were confined
almost wholly to those persons who
were connected with the operation of
the road, either directly or indirectly.
The terms of the new public utili-
ties law which touch the case in
hand are as follows:
.'It shall be unlawful for any per-
sons, firm or corporation, knowingly
to solicit, accept or receive any re-
bate. discount. or discrimination in
respect to any service rendered, to
be rendered, by any public utilities
or for any service in connection
herewith whereby any such service
shall IN any manner or by any device
whatsoever be rendered free or at a
rate less than named in the schedules
enforced as provided herein or where
by any service or advantage is re-
ceived other than is herein specified;
provided that this act shall not pro-
hibit such free or reduced rate Of
transportation by common carriers
as is defined and provided for in the
Acts of Congress entitled. An Act
to regulate Commerce and acts
amendatory thereof; nor shall 1t be
construed to prohibit any public
utility from granting service at re-
duced rates for charitable and benev-
olent purposes, provided the same be
approved by the commission. nor shall
it be unlawful for any public utility
to make special rates to its employees.
or in cases of emergency service. nor
shall the furnishing by any public
utility of any product or service at
the rates and upon the terms and
conditions provided for in any con-
tract in existence January 1, 1913, be
construed as constituting a discrimin-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19

Harry Savage was arrested at about
s o'clock Saturday evening for talk
ing team without the consent OF TIE
owner and will have a chance this
morning to explain the details # tie
case to the municipal court. According
to the information which las thus
far been given to the pnhl:c a team
belonging to Julius Perkit sky was
standing at the rear of the stores north
of the Maine Central station when mir.
Savage, without the formality of ASK
ing leave, climbed upon the wagon and
started up Rines hill at a rate of
speed that must have been surprise
to the faithful animal between the
shafts The team was at once follow
ed by a retinue of boys and young
men that caused no small amount Of
excitement at the lower end OF Wa
ter street, and which 10 doubt also
caused the driver of the team to aban-
don 1t at the top of the hill and re-
trace his steps TO Water street. where
he was pointed out to Officer Corbett
and taken into custody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19
BOYS STEAL BIG
RUBBER DOOR MAT
AT STATE HOUSE
Cut 1t Up and Sell It for junk
Both Are Captured

Intensity Of desire to hear the Jingle
OF coin in the pockets of their trouser-
looms coupled with the inability TO re.
sist an impulse to steal big rubber
mat which did duty at the north en-
trance of the State House, cut it I'D
and sell it for old junk, resulted in
the appearance Saturday afternoon of
two Augusta youngsters Of 10 sum-
mers before the municipal court The
offense was serious one and the law
provides a penalty for its commission,
but inasmuch as the boys are Of
what is termed tender age" and as
it was their first known deviation from
the straight and narrow path, and
also as both admitted the truth of the
charge against them, the law was
tempered to them even as the wind to
the shorn lamb, and after being CIV
en- some good advice they were placed
on probation.
The mat in question was stolen Sat-
urday evening, Oct. 10, although one Of
the lads admitted to the court that ne
had entertained the idea of taking 1.
for two weeks previous to the time
that the idea was carried out, aud
gave a sa reason for the delay that
get another boy to help him carry the
mat away from it's resting place, and
he could not do 1t alone, for the mat
was three by five feet in size and
heavy withal However, he finally en-
listed the aid of a boy with sufficient
nerve and the two swiped the mat,
the deed being committed under The
cover of darkness.
al fIat fy>rv
the mat they had cut it up into pieces
and sold it to local junk dealer,
thus securing the coin which they had
coveted, not large amount but still
enough to jingle. This being accom-
plished they thought themselves safe,
but unbeknown to them an undercur-
rent was working against them which
gradually enveloped them in the veil
Of suspicion and led to the arrest. Both
boys were repentant and 1t is believed
by the court and others that their eX-
perience in this case will go far to-
ward acting as preventative to their
engaging in any further enterprises of
that nature.
The roundup of the two lads was
due to- some detective work by City
Marshal Colgan, who went quietly to
work as soon as the larceny of the
mat was reported to him. Marshal
Colgan soon learned that the mat had
been stolen by youngster known as
1.-THE Farmer" but just who that in
dividual was required several DAYS to
ascertain. He was finally located, how
ever, and upon being interviewed by
the marshal admitted that he had TAX
en- the mat, also that he and another
boy had dragged it from its resting
place on the State House steps the
Friday night preceding that on which
it was taken but that the other boy
had lost his nerve and the project was
abandoned for that night. He also
told the marshal that he and the
boy who took the mat had cut out the
center. which bore the initials IS. H.
and had thrown it over the bank back
of Ferran's blacksmith shon on Gage
street The State had offered reward
of SO for the arrest and conviction OF
the parties who stole the mat, and
Marshal Colgan has received the re-
ward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19
LAW COURT DECISION

The law court has handed down a
rescript in the case of Emily E. Eel
ker of Hampden VS.. Bangor Railway
& Electric Co., in which the verdict
returned by the jury is not changed
and the motion of the defendant cor
poration for a new trial is overruled.
D. I. Gould of this city was attorney
for Mrs. Felker, who with her hus-
band. was struck by a car on the
Hampden road, while driving home
from the city.
The rescript follows:
Penobscot County. Emily e. Fell
ker VS.. Bangor Railway and Electric
Light Co. Rescript by Savage, C. J.,
l. A married woman who is living
with her husband is not entitled, in
an action to recover for personal in
juries, to recover for loss of ability to
do domestic labor in their home
2. married woman, who is living
with her husband. is not entitled. in
an action to recover personal injuries,
to recover the expenses for medical
anu surgical untGSS SHE
has herself paid, or has expressly
undertaken to be personally RESPONSE
BILE for them.
8. A married woman, living with
her husband or not, is entitled, in an
action to recover for personal in
juries, to recover for the loss of her
health and strength, and for all of
her suffering, mental and physical.
t. When 1t appears that the jury
have discharged their duty with fidel-
ity and have reached a reasonable
approximation of the damages, the
court will not interfere, even though
the verdict seems to them somewhat
large.
Motion overruied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19

The Maine Central and Phoenix
Bridge Co. crews had two busy days
Saturday and Sunday putting in the
big Orders for the rev overhead
bridge over Water street and putting
the bridge together. The Orders were
swung into places Saturday and an
endeavor was made Sunday to get
the south side of tine bridge flashed
to allow the removal of the false work
of the temporary bridge but the hours
were hardly long enough for the COM
pletion of the work and the crews
will have another job next Sunda2.
The placing of the big Orders So-ur-
day. each of which weighs 40 tons, at
tracted a good amount of interest and
in spite of the rainy weather an ap-
preciative audience was in evidence
for the greater part of the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19

The third week with vaudeville and
moving picture programs at the Opera
house closed to good business. The
new acts for the first part of the week
come well recommended and with the
special five-reei feature, "A Million
Bid" should make an entertainment
worth while. This photo play is one of
the best efforts of the famous Vita
graph Co. and will be projected around
the acts Monday and Tuesday after
noon and evenings.--Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19
KENNEBEC
WEEKS MILLS

F. F. Noyes left Wednesday on a
business trip TO Boston.
Mrs. Louise Malcolm and daughter,
Elsie returned home Wednesday from
Fairfield, where they have been visit
ing relatives.
Mrs Robert Balentine of Windsor
was visiting Thursday her sister, Mrs.
Fred Bragg,
Harvey Mosher was business call
err Friday in Waterviile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19
Lewiston Grange.

Lewiston Grange held its regular
meeting at the hall. South Lewiston,
last night. Forty-two members were
present The First and Second degrees
were worked on two candidates. Final
for the fair which Is to
be held next Tuesday and Wednesday
were made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19

Postmaster and Mrs. Frederick w.
Plaisted arrived home Friday evening
from Boston, where they had been
for the past few days and where he
attended tie annual meeting of the
Association of New England Post
masters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
Mrs. Anna seavey Of Bath.

MRS. Anna Seavey OF Bath.
Mrs. Anna Seavey. aged so years,
widow OF David Seavey, died Thurs.
day afternoon at her home on Front
street. Bath. after long illness. She
was a native OF vassalboro. daughter
of the late George w. Crummett. and
is survived by seven children David.
Chester and Bessie Seavey Of Bath.
Mrs. Alice Talbot of East Boston. Lot
tie Fogg Of Houlton. Abbie E. ALIEN OF,
Auburn and Charles Fogg Of Augusta
The funeral will be an4eqnsha lAseE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19
Funeral Of Mrs. Martha Porter

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Martha Porter were held at $50 Sun
day afternoon at the home on West
ern avenue, Rev. Henry E. Dunnack
officiating in the presence of relatives
and friends. The remains win be TAX
en- on the early train this morning to
Phillips for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19

Adjutant General Albert Greenlaw
and Lieut.. Edwin Butcher, u. S. A.,
left Friday afternoon for New Bruins
wick, where they will enjoy week
hunting moose and other big game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19

Or. Charlotte P. Sawyer and daugh-
ter Dorothy left on the Saturday aft
ernoon express for Boston on their
way to Washington, D. c., where they
expect to remain during the winter
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19

The Maine Transportation Co, which
had been operating automobile SER
vice during the summer months be-
tween Augusta and Rockland. has dis
continued the same until another sea-
son. The last trip was to have been
made Saturday but was cancelled on
account of the stormy weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19
Monmouth GRANGE.

Authors night was observed at the
regular meeting of Monmouth Grange,
Wednesday evening. Many Of the
members were dressed to represent.
some book and it was interesting to
guess what these books were. "Onver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19

The Capital City Glee Club will hold
its first rehearsal at o'clock this eve
ming in the assembly room at the Y.
NJ. G.. A. building. The music has come
and Prof. Wass will conduct the re-
hearsal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19
OPERA HOUSE

Today's Vaudeville Acts: Kendall and
HinckIey, Comedy Skit. Strand Trio,
the Three Fun Makers. Pearl Mer-
rilI, Musical comedienne. Also the
Five. reel Vitasraph Photo play, "A
Million Bid"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles C. Ballard
have returned to their home in this
city, after having enjoyed a week in
Boston and other places in Massa-
chusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19

Mrs. r. II. Bodwell and Mrs. Percy v.
Hill. who had been enjoying visit In
Boston and vicinity, returned Friday aft
ernoon to their homes in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19

This is the first day of N Rich
monds big closing out sale of mems
and boys suits. overcoats and mack
inaws.-ACvt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19

Councilman and Mrs. Alfred j. La
casse are the happy parents Of fine
boy born Saturday. Tho youngster
weighed seven pounds at birth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Miss Winifred Partridge returned
Friday evening from visit in Bos-
ton and New Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19

Familiar Symptoms Of
worms in children are: De-
ranged stomach, furred
tongue, belching, variable
appetite, increased thirst,
acid or heavy breath, nau-
sea-, enlarged abdomen,
costiveness, pale face of
leaden tint, blush rings
around eyes. itching of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19

nostrils, languor, irritabiIity, disturbed
sleep, grinding of teeth, irregularity OF
pulse.
Grown folks are subject to worms also.
The one best remedy is DR.. True's
Elixir, the Family Laxative and Worm
lS5l-today it has worldwide reputa-
ton. Good for adults also. Get bottle
today-at your dealers: 35c, Soc and s10o.
Advice free Special treatment for tape
worms. Send for book.
Auburn, Maine. b~ L..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-19
Your Child May Have Worms

Keep watchful eve on your child's
health. Above all, guard against worms.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-09

Construction is responsible
for the statement that Sellers
Kitcheneeds will not warp or
separate at the joints or be af-
fected by eyer-changing kitch-
en- temperatures.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-09

on covers, two perforated for
salt and pepper. also Glass
Tea and Coffee Canisters.
Snap-on Covers slight pres
sure of thumb upwards all that
is necessary to operate.
Sanitary Rolling Curtain
instantly disappears, rolls up
and out of the way. Keeps
dust from provisions stored
within cabinet.
Ant Proof Casters. Strong
steel caster, heavily nickel
plated. Filling bowl above the
caster with water, oil or pow
dered borax, renders it impos-
sible for ants or other insects
to enter cabinet.
Spacious Compartments in
upper section, one for china,
the other for glassware has
white enameled or vanished
interiors, frosted glass doors
and coppered hinges.
Sellers Iitcheneeds made of
best quality seasoned and kiln
dried oak, finished oil hand
rubbed. with dull coppered
hinges and catches.
Sellers Dove-T Tail Method of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-09

Cooling Cabinet-F ros t e d
metal perfectly ventilated.
Extension Fop--Can be pulled
out to give more space when
working. Can be had in eth
err nickeloid or in hard maple
wood.
Spacious Compartment in
lower section equipped with
a sliding wire shelf.
Wire Rack on back of door to
this compartment for covers
and flat tins.
Drawers in lower section for
kitchen linen and kitchen uten-
sils. cutlery, etc.
Sellers Automatic Flour Bin
so lbs. capacity-has funnel
shaped sitter attachment. The
bin comes forward automatic
ally to table level for filling
purposes and easily swings
back into position when filled.
Glass Panel indicates con-
stantly amount of flour on
hand.
Glassware-S Sugar Recepta-
Gle with automatic outlet and
graduated measuring cup. Sew
en- Spice Jars, five with snap
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-09

yourself child
that child will 100 their
And can buy during this contest that unusually liberal
Imaginable
time For there question mind but what Sellers K
ultimate choice.
there should consider things
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-10
ONLY ONE CRIMINAL CASE
Quarterly Grand Jury Term of ii
Corporation Court VIII Begin
on Monday Next. /

y
The regular December term OF the
Corporation Court with Judge Louis
cBarley presiding, VII open on
Monday morning at II oeleck.
:This$is the quarterly grand rand jury
term and the folleRing grand jury:
has been summoned: James Pres
ton, Laurence tabler, R. Lee Field
.P1 NJ Bradshaw. NJ. l. Price. Jr''
George D. Hopkins. John Mccuen,
:Ihomas w. Robinson, John I Har-
rison, James NJ. Duncan, c. S, Tay1
lor Burke. and Thomas E. Dyson
The only criminal Indictment to De
considered by the grand jury IS that
of Robert D Kenyon, charged with
bigamy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-10
SENT 10 JAIL.

Charles Williams 81 years old.
was arrested yesterday afternoon b,
DR. E. A. German, city health Off
,er and J. 7. Preston, j.. and
brought TO the police station where
i charge of vagrancy was entered
against him. The man was founc
proWling around yards in the First
ward yesterday afternoon and act
ing in suspicious manner. In Po-
lice Court to-day he was sentenced K
Jail for 80 days
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-10
SLAPPED HER HUSBAND.
Marital Trouble Causes Scene in
Alexandria County. :.

Mrs John Kamb, wno il suing
her husband for divorce and VINO
offered reward Of $500 for infor-
nation of the whereabouts of her
two infant sons last night created
a mild sensation in Cheerydalf. Va,
by .slapping her husband in the face
during Il conversation in front o.
Simmonds' drug store.
Mrs. kamb had just located her
children in the home Of former
neighbor.
The woman in whose home! the
children were found was required 70
give bend not to leave Virginia ana!
n" been cited to appear Il Alex
andria county Court House on Mon
day and deliver the children to Mrs.
Kam6.
Kamb and his wife formerly lived
together in Cherrydale. When Kamb
end the children disappeared a few
days ago Mrs. kamb went to the
Continental Hotel in Washington,
and issued notice she would reward
the finder Of the children. She has
retained Attorney r. Gordon Fin
ney
Mrs. kamb denies the newspaper
report that she offered a newspaper
reporter tip and invited him TO
line with her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-10
EUCHRE TONIGHT

The eucEre to be given tonight
by Alexandria Lodge Of Elks for the
'ercfit Of its Christmas charity fund
promises to be one Ct the largest
affairs of the kind ever held in Alex
andria More than 300 players arc
expected to contest for the IS hand
some prizes which viii be offered.
The game VII! start promptly at s
O'Clock. and AT te:. ,'"i""I; dancing
Will commence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-10
ROBBERY IN WEST End
gallenger Brothers Store Entered
Last Night-orne Of the Burg
:. wiz liars Captured.
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An armed posse of the residents
of West End, surrounded man
eand saiboM YR1p hsdnb,harglarizeds the.
store of Ballenger Bros. on Duke St.
sextendedfilastl night and arrested q
John . Ola, son,ol7f yeargold. His CONF.
HaaibH a Creek made dis escape, but bug
is row being trailed by the officers
of Fairfax county and. a number OF:
citizens.
The burglary last night was sope'
Of the boldest that has been per
petrated in this section and follows
long series Of lesser outrages. l..
According to the story Of john
son. who says his home is iii Charles
ION, S. c., he met the Greek i'll the
railway yards last night where he
las been sleeping in a box car. He
was asked if he wanted to join in
.obbery and consented to take part
in the raid Of Ballengcr's store.
Owing to the unprotected position
Of the store, it is very securely clos
Il; at night and the two burglars
were unable to effecr all entrance
1t first. They crossed the road to Il
;Salacksnith shop which they entered
: oy breaking out a window in the
ear. Then young Johnson, who has
een a ,.blacksmith's assistant, light
ID up the fires on forge and heated
number of bars. As fast as they
eere red hot they were hurried across
The road and the Greek burned a hole
n the heavy wooden panneled shut
.ers which covered the door.The glass
vas then broken and entrance TO the
tore secured.
The contents of the cash box. about
so in silver, was taken and divided
,mong the two men. A number of
,ther articles. including stockings
and cigarettes were taken. Inc
store was entered about one o'clocs
this morning and afterwards the
men returned to the blacksmith shop
where they spent the remainder of
The night.
+ When the robbery was discovered
+ Ills morning it was reported that
70 strangers had been seen on the
..oad west of the store. Frank Bal
lenger, one OF the proprietors. TO-
gether ;with.a number of his neigh
; ,ors, who hastily armed themselves,
started in pursuit and at Cockrell's
cntlls, two miles west Of Alexandria
overlook them. The Johnson boy hid
n the bushes and the Greek ran,
dropping bag containing his part
of the loot. Johnson was brought to
.;hc police station house in this city
where he is being held for the Fair
FAX authorities.
The boy, who is small for his age,
said that he has been con the road"
for three years His parents are of
German extraction. He arrived IN
Alexandria Monday and says this IS
the first robbery in which he was
ever implicated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-10
DEGREES FOR DIVORCE.

The following DEGREES for divorce
were awarded the plaintiffs i'll the
Corporation Court this morning:
Hillman 7. Gray VS.. Alice o. Scott
Gray: Aeseruon.
Celcstine Newton Folk vs.. Alex
ander Folk; desertion.