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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
AISACELORAINE GLAD
OF FRENCH INVASION

Paris, Aug. 10, 7.30 P. M.-(Via Lon
don, Aug II, A. M.)-The crepe fes-
toons which for 40 years have hung
from the monument of the city of
Strassburg, capital of Alsace-Lorraine,
which stands in the Place De La Con-
corde, were torn down today and re-
placed with flowers and palm branches,
while a tri-colored sash was draped
about the figure.
The ceremony was conducted by
2000 members of the Federation of AL
satan Societies in Paris Joseph Sans
boeuf, mayor of the Eighth Arrondis-
sement, embraced the statue and then
addressed the gathering, saying:
THE hour of revenge for which we
have prayer increasingly for "A years
has at last struck. The French army
is in Alsace. The red trousers are
again seen on our plains and noun
tains. The gay bugles of France
sounded the charge at Altkirch and
Muelhausen."
There were few who were not in
tears as the speaker concluded. The
singing of the Marseilalise followed by
CHEERS for Belgium, Russia and Eng
land; ended the ceremony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
ELECTRIC STORM
WORST FOR SOME
TIME IN THIS CITY
Terrific Shower Does Much
Damage to Electrical APP
paratus About Town

Preceded by few scattering drops
of rain and a period of almost total
darkness, one of the worst electrical
storms that Waterville has ever known
struck the city about 4.30 Tuesday
afternoon. The lightning worked its
greatest destruction on the lines and
wires of the Central Maine Power Co.
In addition to starting a fire that did
over $4,000 damage. 1t burnt out sew
eral railway motors on the Oakland
line, temporarily cut off the high ten
sion wires, burned out insulators
grounding several wires in the Ben
ton and Augusta districts. besides In
Waterviile. Two and three faced
transformers were also badly damaged
in several localities. Three of the Ave
circuits on the fire alarm system were
disabled and as each one went out of
commission 1T blew a blast on the Dia-
phone horn on the Central station. II
SO happened that box 81. Lockwood
and Waters streets, near the Bangs
was burned out
One flash near the post Office was
SO sharp that people in the street
turned and ran in fear, believing that
one of the high tension wires had
broken and that their lives were in
danger For a while it was thought
that several places had been struck,
but the rumors proved to be ground
less.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
Tho Belfast Fair

Next Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday the annual Belfast fair, but
under entirely new management, will
open on the fair grounds just outside
the city limits. Walter j. Clifford of
the Belfast Opera house and Orren
j. Dickey are managers and every
thing that can be done is in progress
to make this big affair.
The track has been placed in the
pink of condition, trees and bushes
trimmed up, fences righted up and
the buildings renovated, in fact ev-
erything possible has been done for
the convenience and pleasure of the
patrons.
This is the 63rd annual fair given in
Belfast and the present management
aims to make 1t the very best ever.
Big exhibits have been assured in all
the departments; the cattle show will
be large. and special feature will be
the poultry show. One exhibitor, w. P.
Woodwork of Dixmont, will exhibit 81
birds and there are many local exhib-
itors.
Some good racing can be expected,
for already number of entries have
been made. There will be good lists in
al, slasses and while the purses are
smaller than last year. they Will at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
Automobile Accident

Alfred. the 5-year-old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Percy Bradford, narrowly escaped
being seriously injured yesterday when
he was thrown from the running beard
of an auto and. as it is, it is feared that
the child is injured internally, just how
badly 1t is hard to tell.
The little fellow in company with AL
fred Cannon, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Cannon of Congress street, was playing
about the Cannon car, which was left
for a few moments on Grove street. The
Cannon child left and went home but the
little Bradford child sat on the running
board. it is supposed. When Eugene
Cannon, who was driving the car. came
out and started it up he did not see the
child and fortunately ran very slowly
down the street. Just below Cedar street
he well into the street and was probably
hit by the rear wheel. Mr.. Cannon did
not know of the accident and kept on
down the street. Another man coming
along saw the child and picked him up,
taking him to the nearest house and he
was later taken home and Dr. Adelbert
Millett called. He was unconscious for
hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
BELFAST.
Phosphate Plants Greatly Hin
dered by European War
Say Belfast Water Is
Pure-A Wedding
BELFAST FAIR TO BE HELD
ON NEXT WEEK

Belfast, Me-, Aug. 11,-(SpeciaD.-
One of Belfast'sr industries at least,
has begun to feel the effects of the
European war. The Coe- Mortimer Fer
tilizcr plan, one Of the largest plants
Of this kind in the country, situated
at the lower bridge on Belfast har-
Dor, has been forced to stop taking or
ders owing to the fact that the most
important of the ingredients from
which phosphate is manufactured
comes from Germany. This is potash,
Germany being the only place in the
world where this substance is found
In any amount Some 100000 tons of
it is imported by the United States
alone each year. 1t is said that with
out potash the fertilizer cannot be pro-
duced, no other formula having been
discovered to take its place. Potash.
however. is not the only imported in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
WINTHROP
Party of Twenty-Five Enjoy a
Trip to the Piney Heights
And Are Pleasantly En-
tertained by Hostess
OTHER LOCAL AND PERSON
AL NOTES OF INTEREST

A party numbering about % of those
interested in the midsummer musicale
enjoyed a trip to Piney Heights, the
pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. B.
Churchill, where they We're splendidly en-
tertained at a clam chowder and picnic
supper. Afternoon and evening were
passed with music, all entering with
spirit into the rehearsal and other music.
The return trip was late in the evening,
the party stopping at the Elmhurst Tea
Rooms on their return.
Donald X. Clifford is visiting his broth
err in Houlton.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Will of Strong
were recent guests OF Rev and Mrs H.
A Clifford, who were their guests in an
auto trip and dinner at Poland Spring
House. .E-=
Mr.. and Mrs. W. n Kimball are spend
ing a fortnight at Little Johns island.
6. V. knight and family of Turner
were Sabbath guests of Rev. and Mrs.
H. A. Clifford
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Lance of Brock
ton are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II.
Moore, West winthrop.
Miss Doris Knapp of Wilton is visiting
Miss Theresa cobb.
Miss Almeda Wilder of Chicago and
Mrs. Fannie Learned of washburn,
Me, were gueststat the Methodist par
sonage Monday night. Miss Wilder
taught with Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford in
Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilton Black are en-
joying a visit to Bailey's Island,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Alden, Mrs. Sarah
La Croix, Miss Flora La Croix and
Mrs. NJ Ada Fuller are at Orrs Is
land for a few weeks
The Rainbow Club met at the Metho-
dist vestry Tuesday evening. The
young ladies are making plans for a
Push Cart Lawn party and fair, Aug.
i %.
Next Sunday, DR. G. w. Bailey, an
officer in the Worlds Sunday School
Association, will speak at the Metho-
dist church; also Rev. C. f. Scott, who
has mad eight years of successful la
Dor in China, and is in much demand
as a speaker on missionary subjects.
Mrs. Lottie York will assist at an
entertainment to be given by the La
dies Aid of the Wayne Methodist
church Wednesday evening.
An auto party from Augusta were
guests of Mrs Rose Caron at Sport
! farm Sunday. Among them were Dr,
| Cmkey and Miss Cain of Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bilodeau, who
have been visiting Mrs. Caron, have
returned to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
ENFORCE MARTIAL LAW
IN PARIS VIGOROUSLY

Paris, Aug II. Via London, $40 A
M-Martial law is being more rigor
ously enforced in this city daily. The
authorities are particularly anxious to
prevent the escape of important news
and frequently take the precaution of
tapping telephone wires. calls on which
can now be made only in French. 1t
is explained that this insistence upon
the use of a language familiar to the
police has been made necessary by
the fact that suspected Germans were
in the habit of telephoning in English.
The restriction. however, is decided
ly irksome to many English and Amer
leans, whose knowledge of French is
limited. The American ambassador
Myron T. Herrick, was cut off today
when attempting to converse with
friends. The diplomat was more
amused than annoyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
Braley- Spraque

The wedding of Miss Ruby B., daughter
of Mr. and Mrs Emery S. Sprague of
Waldo, and Estin H., son of Alton K.
Braley of this city, took place last night
at 6 O'Clock at the residence of the
brides parents, the immediate relatives
of the bride and groom being present.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Walter F. Sturtevant of the Belfast Bap-
fist church, using the double ring The
bride in handsome gown of light blue
silk, and carry flowers, was attended by
Miss Esther Wiley of Belfast in lavendar
crepe de chine. The groomsman was
Maurice Roberts of Belfast. Miss Flos-
sic Heal of this city rendered Mendels-
sohn's wedding march, to the trains of
which the bridal party entered the par
lor The house was prettily decorated,
seasonable flowers being used in pro-
fusion and very effectively. Following
the ceremony a dinner was served the
bridal party, y covers. At S o'clock re-
ception was held to which some $50 or
more guests were invited. After a brief
wedding trip Mr. Braley and his bride
will reside in Market street, this city.
Mr.. Braley is employed in the A. A.
Howes grocery, Main street. The bride
after completing the Sophomore year in
the Belfast High went to the Castine
Normal School and has been a success
full teacher. The young couple have many
good wishes for their happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
SMUGGLERS OF
WHISKEY INTO &
THIS CITY CAUGHT
Sheriffs, After Several Nights
Patrol in Auto, Capture Big
Car with COntraband

Would-be midnight -smugglers
were caught handed by Deputy
Sheriffs Harrington. Roderick and
Eastman about o'clock Tuesday
morning on upper Main street The
deputy sheriffs were under the i'm
preston that whiskey and alcohol
were being struggled into Waterville
during the night, and for the past
week or so have been making mid
night patrols of the city in an auto
mobile on the lookout for suspicious
looking cars. Their efforts were not
rewarded with success until early on
Tuesday morning, when high pow
cred car came down upper. Main
street at rapid rate.
The sheriffs gave chase nd overlook
the auto, which was occupied by Geo.
King of Brewer and Louis Moore OF
Bangor. Thirty gallons of alcohol
were found in the rear. Recorder
Plumstead was aroused from his bed,
and the men were arraigned before
the court. They pleaded not guilty,
but were found guilty of Illegal trans
portation and were sentenced to pay
a fine of $50 and costs or serve 80
days in jail. They appealed and were
released on 5000 bonds for appearance
at the September term Of the supe-
rior court. On their way TO the City
building with King and Moore, the
sheriffs made a second arrest In the
person of Peter Landry, who was
found driving a buggy with 3o-gallon
key of alcohol in the rear OF the We
hicle. He was likewise taken to the
City building, but his case was put
over until the Wednesday morning
session Of the court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
APPEAL TO ALL
Maine KNIGHTS
TEMPLAR TO
AID IN EUROPE
Ask Help in Fund for
Stranded Brothers in
The War Zones

Lewiston, Me, Aug. 11.-Ralph w.
Crockett of Lewiston, grand command
er of the Grand Commandery of Maine,
knights Templar, in response to an
appeal from the grand master of the
Grand Encampment of the United
States on Tuesday sent an appeal to
all communicates in this State for
funds to aid stranded brothers and
their families in England. The letter
which follows is self-explanatory:
Lewiston, Me-, Aug. IL, 1914.
Grand Commandery of Maine, Office
of Grand Commander.
Eminent Sir:-I am in receipt of the
following telegram from the most emf
nent grand master OF the Grand En-
campment of the United States, Sir
Arthur Macarthur of Troy. n. Y:
Sir Knight Vanduzzer.' London,
cables condition Knights Templar and
families stranded in London because
of war is distressing and deplorable
Immediate relief needed from Tenn
plars in United States. London Fraters
relieving conditions all they can. We
should substantially help the unfortu-
mates in their distress. Send contribu-
lions to me.
(Signed) ARTHUR MACARTHUR.
Grand Master.
I ask the subordinate Communicates
and the Sir Knights of Maine 90 con-
tribute literally in response to their
appeal. To feed the hungry, clothe the
nal<ad and hind nm the wounds OF the
afflicted is one of the high missions
of our order Brother and Christian
charity are the strong foundation
works of our existence. Let US in this
crisis put into practice with heart and
soul the precepts and teachings of
Templar Masonry and render practical
assistance to our Fraters and their
families in distress.
[ would suggest that each comman
derry contribute from its treasury such
sum as its proper officers may deter
mine, and in addition an officer OF
committee be authorized by the emf
nent commander to receive contribu-
lions from the Sir Knights, the mon
ey to be forwarded at once to the most
eminent grand master.
l would further suggest that this
communication be given Immediately
as wide circulation as possible in or
der that all Sir knights in your jul
risdiction may receive notice and have
opportunity to contribute.
Fraternaliy yours,
(Signer)
RALPH w. CROCKETT,
Grand Commander
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
MADISON
Work on the State Road Under
Way with a Large Crew.
Railroad Crossings
Abolished
ROUSING RECEPTION FOR
18TH MAINE

Work has commenced in good earn
est on the State road improvement, on
the road between Madison and Nor
ridgewock at a point about four miles
below this village A large crew of
Italians are at work grading 1t is
now planned to straighten the road
below the residence of Frank MoeSe.
This will not decrease the distance but
will do away with two railroad cross
ings which are in bad places
Plans are being completed to give
the veterans of the 10th Maine Regi-
ment a rousing reception at their re-
union to be held in Madison Wednes-
day. Features of the day will be an au-
iomobile ride, banquet and a fine
entertainment in the evening.
Mr.. mad Mrs. ]. F. Bigelow, who have
been the guests of DIR. and Mrs. Thorn
as H. Mitchell for the past week, re-
turned Tuesday morning to their home
in Portland.
Dexter Mason of Dexter arrived in
Madison Tuesday forenoon and is the
guest of MIR. and Mrs. E. w. Wright
at their residence on Head street.
Mrs. Fred Ellis of Lynn, Mass, and
Mrs. Mayne Messer of South Port
land, who have been the guests of
their brothers. Herbert l.. SAWYER and
DIR. w. G.. Sawyer for the past two
weeks, returned to their homes Tues
day morning.
William Gallagher resumed his du-
ties as clerk in the E. w. Wright store
Sunday, after two-weeks vacation.
Madison baseball team went to Rum
ford Tuesday forenoon to play the Ok
fords of that place. The Oxfords will
play a return game in Madison Thurs
day.
Harrison Farrer, who has been the
guest Of his daughter, Mrs. H. r.
league, for the past two weeks, re-
turned Tuesday morning to South
Paris,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
ELEVEN INJURED
WHEN CARS CRASH

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. n.-Eleven
persons were injured, four of them Sc
riously, this afternoon, when an Ak
ron to Cleveland limited car CRASHED
head-on into an Electric Package Co.
baggage car near Bedford, 10 miles
south of Cleveland on the Akron, Bed
ford & Cleveland Line. Thomas lb-
beson. motorman of the Limited, suf-
fered internal injuries and may die.
The wreck occurred on single track
and officials of the Interurban Co. say
Motorman Ibbeson failed to observe
orders and take a siding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
City Water Pure

While Belfast Is having an epidem-
ic of typhoid in a very mild form,
many have been afraid of the city wa
ter and although no cases have been
traced to it, it is good to be assured
that the drinking water with which
the city Is supplied is pure. In near
ly IL not all the cases of fever, the vic
tim has been drinking well water.
Several bottles of the water of the
Belfast Water Co. were sent to Angus
ia July IS and the following commu-
nication from Director Henry D. Evans
Of the State of Maine Laboratory of
Hygiene will re-assure many:
THE analysis of the summer sam
pie of water sent us on July 2S shows
It to be in good condition for all do
nestle purposes. 1t is in the best con-
dition for long time. clear, low color
and vegetable content, and free from
any indications of contact with sew
erage, waste or with polluted surface
drainage. AS long as the water is
maintained in it's present condition it
may be considered a fine drinking wa
ter"
Although the above is very re-as-
surfing and the cases are light in the
city, many are more or less worried
and believe that there should be a
thorough overhauling by the Board
Of Health and that all unclean places
in the city should be looked after. Old
wells. bad drainage, stables and 9TH
er places where germs might breed
should be thoroughly investigated.
There have been cases of walking
typhoid among the number, ore man
is thought by his physician to have
had it nearly three weeks before he
went to bed at all. when be was prac-
tlcal.y convalescing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12

A beautiful gold-lined silver loving
cup that stands over a foot high is
now on exhibition at the S. w. Whit
comb market 1t is offered by the
Percheron Society of America as a
special prize for the Central Maine
Fair for the best Percheron stallion
and three mares. In addition to the
inscription telling for what 1t is to be
awarded. two Percheron horseheads
are engraved on the cup. 1t is i'm
possible that the cup may not go out
side of Waterville, for Harvey D. Eat
on is breeding some Percheron horses
on his farm at Cornville that are beau
tiful specimens of horsefiesh. Some
what over a year ago Mr.. Eaton i'm
ported from France a 1600-pound Per
cheron stallion and three mares. He
has since been breeding them with
good results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
S25,000,000 OF RUSSIAN
MONEY SEIZED IN BERLIN

London, Aug. 11.-1.15 A. MA Cen
trail News despatch from Berlin dated
Monday says the Russian funds seiz-
ed by the German government in Ber-
lin banks are said to total S25.000,000.
A special commission appointed by
the government in Germany reports
that the country has a sufficient stock
of food to last for a year.
Emperor William has given 100000
to the German Red Cross Society and
a similar sum for the relief of the
families of soldiers killed or wounded
in the fighting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
TERRIBLE SCENES AT
BATTLE OF LIEGE

London, Aug 11.-4.55 A. M.-De-
spatches to the Times from The Hague
and to the Telegraph from Maastricht,
sent under yesterdays date, agree that
the struggle for possession of the
forts at Liege was going on continu-
ously and giving rise to terrible scenes
of bloodshed and of heroism.
At noon, the dispatches say, the
Germans were making rierce efforts to
silence the forts nearest the city prop
er and the defenders were CALAMITY
holding out against almost constant
bombardment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
SKOWHECAN
w. F. Merrill Leads Class in
State Bar Examinations
Special Installation Parme-
mas Encamp. |. o. o. HI.
PLANS RECEIVED FOR NEW
DODGE BLOCK

W. Folsom Merrill has passed the State
Bar examinations, leading all the other
36 candidates. Mr.. Merrill's rank was SO
in score of 100. In some of the SUBJ
jects he got 100 per cent. He was the
youngest candidate in the class and is
probably the youngest attorney in the
State. He was graduated from Harvard
Law school last June and from Bowdoin
college three years ago. He is the son
of Hon. and Mrs. Z. N. Merrill, his faith
er having been a leading attorney for
81 years and still active in his profess
sion. The new Lawyer Merrill during
the past two campaigns has been one Of
the prominent speakers for the Republic
can ticket and will be one of the speak
ers during the present campaign.
T. A. Anderson, Pittsfield, Republican
candidate for county attorney, was in
town Monday on business.
H. l. Goss and c. w. Dutton of Bing-
ham were here Monday on business
Miss Rowena Flynt is at Harpswell for
two-weeks outing.
James Gilfillan was in Old Orchard
Sunday visiting friends.
E. A. Weber of Hartland has been
drawn to serve on the grand jury and
E. L. Wellington on the traverse jury.
John Bacon of Mercer was here Mon
day on business
Plans have been submitted for the new
Dodge block which will include the
headquarters of Pittsfield Poultry Farm.
The entrance to the waiting room of
Somerset Traction Co. will be from
Madison avenue, with the managers Of
la 1a1t
avenue. This will be connected with the
general office of the Poultry Farm, the
private Office being in the rear, while
public entrance will be from Water
street. The building will probably be
completed about Dec. l.
A special installation of officers in
Parmenas Encampment, l. o. d. F., was
held Tuesday evening conducted by the
grand chief patriarch of the Grand En-
campment This meeting was occasioned
by the resignation of Chief Patriarch A.
G. Bussey, who will soon locate in the
West. Refreshments were served.
Roland Kilkenny who has been at
work in Kennebunk is at home on ac-
count OF the sickness OF his step-father,
Peter Merry.
Isaac Wheeler who has been suffering
with bloodpoisoning in one of his legs, is
improving. but it will be several weeks
before he can stand on his feet.
George w York. Sr.. is seriously sick
at his home on Jewett street. Two ply
sicians were called Monday for consulta-
tion.
Miss Iva Hoiway has arrived home
from three-weeks' vacation passed with
relatives in Waterville and Gardiner
Isaac Pierce has moved his family. for
the summer TO Madison, where he is en-
ployed in a meat store.
]. P Merrill is making extensive re-
pairs upon the homestead on Jewett
street.
Deputy Sheriff Elmer Folsom of Cam
bridge was here Tuesday on business.
The county Jail now has 10 inmates.
Mrs. w. Fl. Leavitt, accompanied by
two children and mother Mrs. Merrill,
are here from ST Paul. Mimi. visiting
DIR. and Mrs. A. T. Smith Mr.. Leavitt
is expected here later to visit his mother,
Mrs. Smith.