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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
WEST GARDINER.

Monday morning the thermometer at
Harry Spears stood at 20 degrees below
zero. At different places on the Halo
we'll road it ranged from IS to "a degrees
below zero.
Mrs. Lydia b. Rice, an old resident of
this town, but who for the past two
years has been a resident of Togus, an
nounces In letter to her old neiehbors
that she will return to this place in May
and reside at her old home on the Halo
well road.
w. s. Bachelor who was injured while
working in Mr.. Choate's mill last week is
now better and able to be about.
Mrs Jennie Dixon has finished her en-
gagemerit at Will Prices and returned
to her home on the Benson road
HIGHLAND AvENUE-Despite the
fact that Saturday was one of the worst
stormy days OF the year four gunners
with their dogs faced the inclement
weather and searched the woods for a
fox or rabbit 1t was said that they went
home without any game
Crews about town were out Sunday and
shoveled out the highways which were
badly blocked with snow. Tne early
to go over stone walls and old fences
early in the morning
William Lathrop was a guest of friends
In Lewiston for several days last week.
Clarence Wakefield and son, Walter.
and Arthur Williams are saving wood on
the Horseshoe Pond road
SPEARS CORNER-L. NJ. I,inneI
who suffered an i'll turn Tuesday night.
is slowly improving.
F. G. Wright has been chosen as
juror from this town for the March
term of court
Miss Sophie Linnell is at home called
by the serious illness of her father.
Owing to the blocked condition of
the roads no Sunday services were held
at the church.
Miss F. E. Spear is at home after
spending the past few weeks in Lewis
ton.
Fire entirely destroyed Rev. l.. H.
Clarke's house with it's contents Sun
day afternoon. The timely assistance
of neighbors saved the barn and ell.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
Presidents S Yacht
Ordered to Mexico.

Washington, Feb. 17.-After con-
ference with President Wilson today
Secretary Daniels ordered the Presi-
Dental yacht Mayflower to Mexican
waters to relieve one of the battle
ships at Vera Cruz. The President has
had no use for the yacht lately and
boats of the gunboat class are re-
garded as particularly useful in Mex
lean waters on account of their light
draft.
Captain Harry Mel. P. Huse will
go on the Mayfiower to Vera Cruz to
become chief of staff to Admiral
Fletcher. Secretary Daniels it is un-
derstood, sought to learn if the Pres
ident had any verbal instructions TO
send to Admiral Fletcher, but learn
ed that the President had nothing 10
say. The state department has not
been moved by the inquiries or any
foreign governments as to the send
ing of a marine force up to the Mex
lean capital 1t is said that such
step is regarded as entirely unneces-
sary at this time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
LARGE SEIZURE MADE IN
PORTLAND DRUG STORE,

Portland, Me-, Feb. Harmed with
search warrants, Sheriff Graham and
Deputies Doughty and Hermann Sat
urday forenoon raided the building in
Monument square occupied by Cup
py's drug store and removed from the
store, basement and, an upstairs room
an aggregate of 55k gallons of assort-
ed liquors, including alcohol, gin, whis-
ky, sherry, port and brandy William
o. Alden was arrested on the charge
of unlawful possession. and case bail
before Commissioner Henry Cleaves
Sullivan for his appearance in the mu-
nicipal court.
Deputies Doughty and Hermann
made their trial trip to the store at
$50 with warrant to search the
store, and at that time they found q
quantity of alcohol in a barrel, a five
gallon keg of whiskey and some wine
in the basement, and in shelf bottles
in the store itself considerable gin,
sherry, port, alcohol and brandy. They
also went through other parts of the
building and became suspicious Of a
room on the third floor, the door Of
which was locked. To this room the
clerk who showed them around de-
clined to admit them, saying that 1t
was let to other parties and the pro-
prietors of the drug store had moth
ing to do with it.
The deputies returned to the Coun-
ty building and swore out warrant
giving them authority to search the
upstairs rooms. Sheriff Graham ac-
companied them on the second trip.
Room on the third floor was broken
into, and there were found several
five-gallon kegs containing port and
sherry, and jugs containing gin and
whiskey.
The entire amount of liquor seized
was loaded onto the rum team" and
taken to the County building, where
it was listed as follows:
One shelf bottle containing 11k gal
ions of brandy, one shelf bottle con-
tanning l gallon alcohol, one shelf bot
tie containing three quarts port wine,
one shelf bottle containing one gallon
sherry, one shelf bottle containing 11a
gallons gin; one two gallon jug con-
tanning 11a gallons gin, one five gallon
jug containing four gallons gin, one
five-gallon jug containing FIVE gallons
gin, one two-gallon jug containing two
gallons whiskey, one five-gallon keg
containing five gallons port; one five
gallon keg containing five gallons
port. one five-gallon keg containing
five gallons sherry, one five gallon keg
containing five gallons whiskey, one
five gallon keg containing two gallons
sherry, one barrel containing 20 gal
Ions alcohol.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
Liners Much Overdue
At Portland HarbOr.

Portland. Me-, Feb. 17.-Forced to
battle against strong gales and noun
famous seas several liners bound to
this port are now several days over
due and one ship, the Cairn Liner
Cairndon has been out 81 days and
has not been reported. The Cairndon
is bound to New York and after land
ing cargo there she is scheduled to
come to Portland and load cargo for
Calais, France. The big White Star
Dominion Liner Canada was delayed
off Halifax harbor this forenoon by
a severe snow storm and she Is now
about two days late, having sailed
from Liverpool, Saturday Feb. T.
Captain Jones. commander of the
Canada, reported by wireless that the
Canada was detained off Halifax by
a heavy snowstorm, but there was
prospect of the weather clearing and
it is thought thta the Canada will en-
ter the Canadian port this afternoon
and land passengers there in time to
leave for Portland tonight or early
Wednesday.
No report has been received from
the Allan Line steamship Numidian,
which sailed from Glasgow. Feb. {.
for Portland and Halifax. J. Richard
Clancy, local manager of the Allan
Line, said this afternoon that the
Numidan was fully due at Halifax
and believes that she has been de-
layed by the series of gales which
has raised havoc with coastwise and
transatlantic shipping the past
month The Nunidian has S3 cabin and
9s storage passengers for Halifax and
II cabin and Il third cabin passengers
for this port.
The White Star-Dominion Liner Tur-
conan left Avonmouth, Eng, for
Portland direct Feb. 8, and is now
about four days overdue. While the
Turcoman, Capt. Thomas Jones, is
equipped with wireless she has not
been reported and is probably battling
against the clements in her efforts to
reach Portland
Another liner on her way across
the Atlantic to this port is the
Thompson Liner Iona, but she sailed
from Newcastle. Eng, Feb. 9, and is
not due here until Feb 20, or Feb. 21.
The White Star Liner Arabic sailed
from Queenstown, Ire, for Portland
and Boston yesterday, but may be
fortunate enough to escape the gales
before reaching this port with passen-
gers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
Newport Girl and
BoyLostin Storm.

Newport, R.. l., Feb. 17.-Yesterday
afternoon daughter of Chief Boat
swain Robert Rchange, L. 5. NJ, left
her home on the island to go across
lots for milk. She stopped to rest aft
er getting the milk and her dog re-
turned home. Her brother then start
ed out 10 find her. They met, but IN
trying to make their home again, be-
came lost in the blizzard and found
cred about for about three hours,
when the daughter became exhausted
The sons calls for help We're answer
ed by a neighbor. and the two were
taken in, leaving for home at o'clock
this morning.
From early last night until this
morning searching parties were out,
going everywhere but the house where
they were resting. The. searehers at
times worked tied together as they
could not see 10 feet and were fre-
auently exhausted. The mother had
become almost crazed by her night or
worry but her children are suffering
only from exhaustion. s
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
Levies N. II. Tax by
New Apportionment.

Concord, N. H., Feb 1.-THE announce
ment today that State Treasurer Farrand
had issued the warrants levying the state
tax for the fiscal year 19l4-1915 on the ap-
portionment among the cities and towns
made by the Legislature of 1913 was or
considerable moment to many. towns. BY
q clerical error the act fixing the amount
of the tax provided that it should be
levied according to the apportionment of
1911 Attorney General Tuttle advised the
state treasurer that the intent of the
Legislature to establish new. appor-
tionment was plain and should be carried
out.
Since 1911 the valuation of several places
in the state has been increased greatly
by the State Tax Commission The town
of Windham. for example. under the ap-
portionment of 1911 pays state tax of
s1464.s Under the apportionment of 1913 It
must pay s11,2 200. The total state tax to
be levied is 100000
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
Republican Caucus
Held in Bangor.

Bangor, Me-, Feb. 17-Several close
contests marked the Republican ward
caucuses Monday night. Hon. Albert
R. Day defeated Alderman Fred A.
Jordan in Ward 4, 2OS to 81. Alder
man w. d. Matheson beat DR.. II. A.
King in Ward 8, 126 to 81. In Ward
Councilman William H. Holman de-
feated x-Alderman Frank O. Youngs,
SO to Sc. Alderman George Smith of
Ward held his place by a single vote
over Charles H. Hubbard, 134 to 133
The city committee was elected as
follows: Max Cohen, Fred A. Porter,
A. H. Harding, Alden l.. Chase, Geo.
w. Wescott, Frank T. Mason, J. Fred
Sheehan. The ward tickets nominat-
ed We're as follows:
Ward Charles E. Field, alderman
John Wilson, VIM. w. Palmer. Harry
French, councilmen; Aaron l. Altman.
warden; Robert Cooper, clerk
Ward 2-Horace A. Stone, alderman:
Eugene Haley, Elmer Hughes, Eben c.
Flynn, councilmen; Earle c. Piper,
warden: Fred Gillespie. clerk.
Ward George Smith, alderman;
Benz. F. Tefft, John NJ Grant, John
T. MCGEE. councilmen; John G. Fen
no, warden; Elmer o. Whitten, clerk,
Ward ALBERT r. Day, alderman
Fred C. Ridley, Henry A. Kelley, Harry
Williams, councilmen; Jos. IT. Hol-
brook, warden; Chas. H. Linnott,
clerk.
Ward 5-W. d. Matheson, alderman :;
J. z. Friend, Eben w. Blunt. Harry
Farnham, councilmen; John Gold
thwait, warden; John H. Pritchard,
clerk.
Ward arthur A. Leadbetter, al
derman; VIM. II. Holman, Geo. P.
Gould, Edwin II. Carter, councilmen;
Earl Weller, warden; Arthur w.
Archer, clerk.
Ward ALLAN P. Trask, alderman:
Ashley B. Wood, Edward p. Higgins,
Ralph C. Jordan, councilmen; Guy
Peavey, warden: Philip Lavoie, clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Principal Charles A. Preble OF the
Hallowell High school is planning the
coming trip to Washington, d. c., by
the Senior class and announces that
any friends of the school that desire
to take the trip may do so and by
communicating with him may have
precisely the same rates as the stu
dents The party will leave Halloween
March 27 and Boston March 2s and Will
be gone exactly one week. The rates
from Boston are $3.50 and from Halo
well are sS5. Any having intentions OF
taking the trip are requested to noti-
fy him as soon as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
HALLOWELL.
Much Talked Of Parent
Teachers Meeting Today.
High School Seniors Will Go to
Washington in Spring.
Second Night Of Firemen's Min.
streIs-.FuneraI Of Mrs. Scott.

The much talked-of "Parent-Teach
ers' :" meeting will be held in City hall
at this Wednesday afternoon under
the auspices of the staff Of instruction
in the Hallowell public schools. A very
attractive, as well as educational pro-
gram has been arranged for the occa-
sion and every effort is being made to
make it a success. The speakers in
clude John A. Cone, superintendent of
schools in Brunswick, Supt. Chase of
Gardiner and Judge Fred Emery
Beane of Hallowell, the latter a men,
ber of the local school board. Musical
selections will be rendered by the H.
II. S. Glee Club under the direction
of Miss Cora Pressen. Following the
meeting q social half hour will be en-
joyed and refreshments will be served.
Parents and citizens are especially in
vited to attend. The meeting is some
what of an experiment and should re-
ceive the support and approval of
every resident of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

The second night of the Firemen's
Minstrels met with the same success
al the first and brought close to the
fourth annual show. The comedy,
1.-The Booster Club of Blackville,"
proved a riot of fun and was partic-
ularly adapted TO the season, as the
scene was laid previous to BlackviIle's
political campaign. The characters
were ably impersonated by 10 young
men well-known in amateur theatri-
cal circles and the little comedy went
off without a hitch. The annual Fire
mems ball concluded one of the most
successful shows ever held by the as
sociation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Miss Marion Evelyn Starks appeared
in miscellaneous readings Tuesday eve
ming at the Methodist church before an
appreciative audience The work of Miss
Starks is too well known in this city to
need praise and her evenings work gave
much pleasure. She Is equally good in
pathetic and humorous selections. Her
rendering of "a Postponed Elopement'
was a clever production. The evening s
work was divided into two parts, between
which rendered several solos in a pleas
ing manner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
Rendered Birthday Party.

A large party of friends from this
city, Hallowell and Pittston gathered
Monday evening at the home of George
E. Huntington on Church street and
rendered him Surprise party in hon.
or of his birthday Mr.. Huntington
was presented with many gifts, among
them being a Morris chair given him
by his brother. Refreshments were
served and a most enjoyable evening
passed by all those present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

the poor. for all who are entitled to re-
ceive aid. The applications for help are
far greater than were expected.
Portland Civil Cases Dismissed.
/ Several civil cases were dismissed In
the superior court. Portland, Monday by
order of Judge Connolly for want Of
prosecution. trial jury was drawn and
CO foreman.
Death of William c. Sawyer.
William c. Sawyer. aged IS, for moro
than 50 years in business in Portland.
but who retired about 10 years ago. died
Monday. He Is suyytved by two sons
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

The striking teachers of the elemental
ry schools in the county OF Hereford.
at London, have won their fight for a
minimum salary and the strike, which
started on Feb. . was declared over
Tuesday. The National Union of Teach
ers. which had guaranteed it's members
full salary for a period of five years.
succeeded in forcing the education de-
partment of the county to grand substan-
tial increases in the teachers salaries.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
Funeral Of Mrs. Pearl Lindsay Scott.

Funeral of Mrs. Pearl Lindsay Scott
The funeral of the late Mrs. Pearl
Lindsay Scott was held at O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon at her late home
rs Second street. the services being
conducted by Rev. Fl. L. Nichols in the
presence of a large nhmber of reia-
tives and friends. Interment was made
in the family lot in Hallowell ceme-
terry, George Kilbreth, Arthur Peacock,
walter Carter and Hazen Beecher act
ing as bearers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Wakefield McNaughton Cos. ad.
gives reduced prices for shoes and
oyershoes that the public cannot al
ford to overlook. Why not save as we'll
as make money? Do heed good advice
and investigate this stock and these
low priees-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

DR.. Theodate L. Smith, Latin in
structress and librarian of Clark Uni
yersity, who died Monday at her home
in Worcester, Mass, was a teacher in
Latin at the Gardiner High school, In
1882 and 's3.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

! The first shipment of radium pitch
blende from the Central City district.
car of IL tons valued at $4,000. ar
rived in Denver, Col, Tuesday. The
ore is to be treated at a Denver test
ing plant before starting for New
York, its final destination. The car
was guarded by an armed escort on
it's journey to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Badly Injured by Machinery.
George Weymouth while working in his
carriage painting shop at North Chester
vile Friday. caught his finger in the ma
cftnery,- cutting It OF. Tne water which
is pumped by an engine had frozen and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

A meeting of the Mems Club of the
Congregational church was held Tuesday
evening at the parish rooms. Supper was
served and musical program enjoyed.
The speaker of the evening was Rev. II.
e. Dunnack of Augusta and was followed
by several local speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

The ice races. scheduled to take place
Thursday afternoon have been post
poned another week, owing to the in
ability to get the track in condition
and will be held on Feb. 26.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

A supper and social dance is to be
held Monday evening, Feb. 70, by the
students Of the High school for the
benefit of the piano fund. The supper
will be held in X. of P. hall by the
Freshman and Sophomore classes,
while the dance will be held in City
hall, under the auspices of the Junior
and Senior classes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
STUDY OF HEALTH CONDITIONS
IN CHINA, FOR FOUNDATION

Chicago, Feb. IA first hand study
of medical, surgical and public health
conditions in China will be made next
year for the Rockefeller Foundation by
President Harry Pratt Judson of the
University of Chicago. This became
known today when the faculty granted
him a leave of absence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

The mid-week meeting of the Free
Baptist church will be held Wednes
dav evening at 7.30 o'clock. The pas
tors subject will be Can the Unpar-
donable Sin be Committed Today
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Mrs. Morrill, Hamlin of Augusta deliv-
cred a subscription lecture on "Revolu-
tionary Mexico" Tuesday, evening at the
home of Mrs. Frederic Danforth. Mrs.
Hamlin was the guest of Mrs. F. T.
Bradstreet
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Word was received Tuesday that
Miss Aroline Clark, who is attending
Dr. Sargent's school for physical cul-
ture at Cambridge, Mass. was suffer-
ing with a fractured wrist.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Word has been received in this city
of the death of Caroline Wetmore,
wife of the late William Sprague and
daughter of the late Justin Smith OF
this city, which occurred Feb. 13 in
Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the NJ. E.
church. Randolph, will meet Wednes-
day afternoon, Feb. IS with Mrs. j. r.
Goodwin. Water street, M. F. S. Jones,
secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
FOR CITY MARSHAL.
Deputy Sheriff Charles A. Jones, Jr.
Announces His Candidacy.

Deputy Sheriff Charles A. Jones, Jr.,
announces that he is a candidate for
the office of city marshal on the Re-
publican ticket to be voted for at the
coming municipal election.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

The Woman's Mission Circle of the
First Baptist church will meet at 3
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. w. s.
Stevens, Highholborn street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Messenger of
Farmingdale have gone to st. Peters
burg, Fla, where Messenger is to go
into training with the st. Louis
Browns.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Hallowell Granite Works
will be held at their office on Tuesday,
February "a, at o'clock P. M.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Fred d. Bartlett of the Berlin Mills
Co. arrived Tuesday in Gardiner to
look over the property Of the company
in Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Regular meeting of Pine Cone
Camp, No. 3344. r. n. A, Wednesday
evening. All Neighbors are requested
TO be present. Refreshments will be
served.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Work In all degrees In Adoniram Coun-
Gil. Royal and Select Masters, viii be
held Thursday evening. Supper will be
served at O'clock
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Crooker of Bath
are guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. w. Boyd, Winter street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

DIR. e. e. Bachelor has gone to
Mortified, VT, to substitute in den-
tai office during the illness Of the pro-
prietor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Miss Alice d. w. White left Tues
day for Boston. She is to visit in
Kingston, Mass, and New York before
her return.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

The Benevolent Society will be en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. Frank
J. Thrasher, Summer street, on Thurs
dsy afternoon at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Many OF the Gardiner lumbermen
We're in Augusta, Tuesday in attend
ance at the meeting Of the log driving
companies.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

George w. Heselton and d. H. Darl-
ing left Tuesday for Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Meeting of Pell Clason Camp, s. of ",
Wednesday evening at sharp. Initiation
of candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

The r. d. W. club will hold private
dancing party, Thursday evening at
Perry'S hall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

F. s. Smith & Co.'S. sale may well
awaken people to the fact that time
is short and the stock is less desirable
to select from each day. Act promptly.
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
LOG AL TiCE.

Social dance, G A. R hall, Thursday
evening. Ragtime allowed. Last
dance here before Lent. -Four pieces.
feb1Sd2t f.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Regular meeting of John B. Hubbard
State Relief Corps, No. SO, Wednes-
day at the usual hour hour in G. A.
r hail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Mems Turkey Supper at Congresa-
tional Parish Rooms, Feb. 23 at 6.45.
The men are doing it. Watch for the
,nanu.-Ady. feb17d4t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
GARDINER LOCAL MATTERS

The meeting of the Rebekah Club has,
been postponed for one week, until
Thursday, Feb. 26.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
Mrs. Joseph Foster.

Lizzie. wife of Joseph Foster, died
Monday night at her home on Mechan-
ic street, aged as years and 10 days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Frank Strout has returned to this
city, after passing several days in
Portland on matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
Portland Poor Suffering.

At a meeting of the Associated Chari-
ties. Portland. Monday afternoon many
applicants for help, especially for wood
and coal, were received. The extreme
cold has forced the poor to ask for aid
and there was some suffering Saturday
when the dealers could not send out wag-
ons Small bags of coal and coke and
baskets of wood were furnished and the
parties tided over until Monday morning.
when an adequate supply was sent The
city is caring, through the overseers of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Miss Annie Purinton of Harrison is
the guest of friends in this city for
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

G. S. Brown of Boston is the guest
of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. G. f.
Brown, 8 Wilder street, for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Mr. Weymouth was attempting to get it
started. The engine was turning and as
Mr.. Weymouth turned to speak to COM
panion the accident occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

Henry LeCIair has returned to this
city after visiting for several days in
SkoWhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18
All Maine
Cigars

Smoke PEARL BROOK Cigars. Grown
and made in Maine. A rare blend of
fyina smoke. The talk of the State.
At your druggists and cigar stands.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-18

II. L. Day of Bangor was visitor
in this city Tuesday on matters Of
business .-...