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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

home of Mrs. Kate Johnson, Upper
Main street
Dr. Niles and Madame Ray of Bal
timore. Nd, are guests at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. William S. Craw-
ford. Upper Main street, for several
weeks.
Edward B. Hinckley loft Monday
morning for two-weeks trip to New
Haven, CT. and New York on BUSH
ness
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Cronkite OF
Lower Main street have moved their
household goods to Augusta, where
they will make their home in the flu
ture.
Frank Coffill went to Boston Sunday
on brief business trip.
Mrs. Coleman Brewer and daughter
Edna of Augusta are passing a few
days in town this week with relatives
and friends.
The Twice Six Club was entertained
on Monday evening at the home of
Miss Bertha Brown at West Benton.
The evening was pleasantly passed in
sewing and the hostess served a light
luncheon.
A regular meeting of the Benton
Grange will be held Wednesday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Wing of Port
land were in town Monday afternoon.
calling on friends and relatives. They,
made the trip by automobile.
Ralph Hight, Frank Toole and Her.
bert Deasey, all of Somerville, Mass,
are guests of DIR. and Mrs. F. L.
Knowlton, Winchester street. On Tues
day morning they will leave in COM,
pany with DIR. Knowlton for Moses
head lake, where they will pass sew
eral days hunting for big game. The
party made the trip by automobile.
Mrs William Simpson is confined to
her home on High street by illness.
Fire, originating from sparks from an
engine, started on the Somerset railroad
on the east side and at what is known,
as Hoxie's Siding, caused Monday after
noon call for aid to be sent to Wa
terville, Fairfield and Skowhegan. The
three towns sent out all the men that
could be banded together-about so I'M
number. The section crew of the Somer-
set Railroad-about So in number-besides
farmers Of the neighborhood. responded.
bitches were rug to prevent the fire from
spreading. Only two farm houses are
near the scene of the fire and 1t is
thought that they could be saved. With
a strong wind blowing. the men worked
hard to arrest the fire spreading to the
dense woods bordering the brush and
thence going to Fairefild Center At
late hour the fire was briskly burning
and spreadinp southeast but in its pres-
ent path were no farm buildings. A slight
forest fire in the woods on Frazier Gees
farm at Hinckley caused some alarm
Monday afternoon, but it was finally put
out and the damage was slight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
WILSON DENIES
EFFORTS or PEACE
in EUROPE W A R

Washington, Oct. 12.-Various re-
ports about efforts Of the Washington
government to set on foot peace neSo-
tiations between the warning Euro
pean nations We're set at rest today
by President Wilson. He told callers
that he had made no direct peace men
ton to any of the powers since his
first note rendering the good offices of
the United States.
Oscar Straus, former ambassador to
Turkey and a prominent peace advo-
cate. called at the White House dur
ing the day with a delegation to IN
vite the President to attend a cele-
bration in New York, Oct. "a, COM
memorating the 300th anniversary of
the founding of the city and later
spent quarter of an hour in confer
enee with the President. He said aft
erwards. no new plans for peace
movement had been discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
UNITED STATES
WILL BACK our
FOREIGN TRADE

Washington, Oct. 12.-President wilson
today gave assurances that American
merchants trading in Europe would nave
the government back of them to the unit
Of their rights and that he did not ex-
pect that there would be any interference
on the part of nations at war.
The President told callers that the sit
uation affecting conditional eontraband
was righting itself but that 1t was bound
10 be somewhat fluid because of chang
ing conditions and the right of nations at
war TO put the ban on articles from time
to time
Discussing the effect of the war on busl-
ness. President Wilson said that from
what he could learn the great bulk of
business was progressing normally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
CONDUCTOR CAUGHT
BETWEEN TWO CARS

! Lewiston, Me, Oct. Pat $50 Sunday
night Conductor James Partridge, one of
the oldest and best known employees of
the L., A. & w. was caught. between two
ears at Cedar and Lisbon streets and
suffered a compound fracture of the hip
and possibly internal injuries. A Lake
Grove and a Turner car had gone upon
the switch at that point to let another
car pass. Conductor Partridge had gone
TO the rear OF the Lake Grove car to
change the sign. when in some unaccount-
able manner the Turner car moved for
ward. catching him between the two cars.
Or. I. r. Ducharme and DR.. Blinn Rus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
GERMANS IN CLIENT

London, Oct. 13.-2.40 A. M.
The Belgian town of Client is
now occupied by the Germans,
according to an Amsterdam dis
patch to Reuters Telegram Co.
Uhlans have arrived at Selzaete,
a short distance from Client, and
the commander announced that
5000 soldiers must be quartered
in the village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
PRUSSIAN LOSSES

London, Oct. 13.--4.30 A. M.
The Al lists of losses in the
Prussian army, which have been
published, contain a total of 211,-
900 killed, wounded and missing,
according to a Reuter- dispatch
from Amsterdam.
The lists do not include losses
among the Bavarians, Saxons
and Wurtemburgians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
OPEN SEASON ON
PHEASANTS IN MASS,

Boston, Oct. 12.-The instituting of
a months open season in several
counties on pheasants which have
multiplied rapidly since they were in
troduced into the state some years
ago, provided an unusual incentive for
sportsmen going into the woods today
for the opening of the hunting season.
Hunters had been especially warned
by Governor Walsh to use extreme
care not to start fires, in view of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

sell were called. The injured man was
hurried to ST. Mary's hospital in an am
bulance, DR. Russell working on him ali
the way. Mr.. Partridge was conscious
and, though suffering great pain, joked
with fellow employees who were with him
part of the night.
Both cars had been standing on the
switch for between three and four min
utes when the accident occurred. 1t Is
unknown whether the brakes of the Tur-
ner car loosened or not.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
Golden Anniversary at kittery.

Mr.. and Mrs. James R. Philbrick of
Whipple road, Kittery, Friday quietly
celebrated their 50th wedding ami
versary. For % years Mr.. Philbrick
was a seectman. He was born in Kit
terry Aug. 5, 1S45, and learned the ship
carpenters trade. He was employed
in the wooden mills at Franklin Falls
for a time but of late years was en-
ployed in the Kittery Navy Yard. He
is past grand of Riverside Lodge, l. o.
O. F., also it's chaplain, and member
of the Ancient Order of United Work
men. Mrs. Philbrick was Miss Martha
E. Wadley of Sanbornton, N. H. The
couple were married by Rev. Lewis
Phillips of the Christian Church. Both
Mr.. and Mrs. Philbrick were members
of the church at the time. Their only
daughter. the wife of Rev. w. B.
Flanders of the Waldo Congregational
church of Brockton. Mass. died in
September. f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
THE NEW ITALIAN
AMBASSADOR is HERE

Washington, Oct. 12.-Macchie Di
Cellere, the new italian ambassador,
presented his credentials to President
Wilson today. He was introduced by
Secretary Bryan. Short addresses
dwelling on the good relations be-
tween Italy and the United States
were exchanged by the President and
the amba ssador
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
DEATH OF KING
OF RUMANIA WILL
AID The ALLIES

Petrograd. Oct H. via London dos A.
M3.-An official statement given out to-
day expresses the belief that the death
on Saturday of King Charles of Rumania
removes an obstacle to the turning of Ru-
mania to the cause of the Allies.
Consequently according to the Russian
authorities Rumania will now cease to
menace Russia by furnishing provisions
and transporting troops for Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13
GERMAN AEROPLANE
ATTACKS RAILROAD

Paris, Oct. IL, Ills A. MA Ger
man aeroplane at 1915 this morning
dropped bombs between two railroad
trains that were in, the act of pulling
out of the northern railroad station.
The missiles did not explode and were
later found imbedded two feet in the
earth.
The railroad trains were crowded
with passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-13

extraordinary dry condition of the
forests.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-01
Creagerstown Letter.

We are proud to see that our citizens
who lost their houses by confagration on
June End, 1914, are not discouraged, but
have decided to rebuild, and far more
beautiful houses than those destroyed
This will add much to the appearance of
this town. Mr.. B. F. Bells house is
nearing completion, and is very stylish
and convenient cottage. 1t is being built
by contractor Geo. Geesey of Mountain
Dale. Mr.. Lewis E. Miller's house is
being rapidly completed by contractors
Holland and Waster of near Thurmont
C. H. Valentines hotel, which will be a
handsome three-story brick building, is
being hurried to completion by contractor
Harrison Mort of Woodsboro. Mr.. George
Stevens will begin work upon his founda-
ton upon which he will build very fine
brick dwelling. Others are getting into
action and we hope soon to have town
once again; but much prettier and more
up to date.
Miss Della v. Ham is spending the
week in Baltimore, buying her line of
fall and winter millinary and ladies' fur
nishings. She will continue to supply
her trade at her present abode, owing to
her Milliner Parlor having burned on
June End. A complete line will be car
ried and the opening days will be Octo-
Der 9Th and 9th.
The Imperial Orchestra is rehearsing
regularly every week and will have quite
a number of the latest dances for the
coming season.
Rev. p. E. Heimer, pastor of the ST..
Johns Reformed church, will conduct
regular preaching services on Sunday
afternoon at $50 o'clock.
The St. Johns Ev. Lutheran Sabbath
school will render temperance exercise
in the near future for the benefit of the
Anti-Saloon League. The date will he
given later.
Miss Grace Six spent Thursday last in
Frederick visiting friends.
Mr.. Dewitt T. Free spent Sunday with
relatives at Wolfsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. L. Hankey have re-
moved to Frederick, where they will
spend the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. John M. Ahalt have re-
turned from weeks visit in Middletown
Valley where they visited relatives and
attended the Old Home Week at Middle
town, which was the former home of
both.
Rev. and Mrs. Winfield Miller of Balti-
more spent last week with Mr.. Geo. W.
Ham and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter M. erosion of
Philadelphia, Pa, are visiting his father,
Mr.. Jasper erosion, this week.
Mrs. H. G. Ogle and Miss Beulah Ogle
have returned from quite an extended
visit to friends in Baltimore.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-01
Fighting Nineteen Days.
Losses On Both Sides Very
Heavy, The German Army
Gradually Falling Back.

The terrific battle now raging between
the German troops and French and allied
forces in the Aisne district to the north
of Paris has been going on for nineteen
days, but its violence is generally held
to portend decisive result in the near
future. This is the report given out by
late press dispatches. These reports
also state that furious hand-to- hand
fighting is going on and the losses to both
armies are colossal. Even the official re-
ports contain gruesome picture of thou
sands of dead and wounded lying in the
tire-swept zone between the two armies,
and every fresh assault is adding to the
CHASTITY litter.
Statements issued by the French War
Department say that several times the
Germans hurled their masses of troops
against the French left wing, but in each
case they were repulsed.
'In the center, it is said, heavy can
nonading is going on, while between the
Argonne forest and the river Mouse the
allies have made some progress.
1.-THE German General staff claims the
situation on French soil has not changed.
Fighting to the east between the Ger
man, Russian and Austrian armies con-
tinues. Late reports state that Galicia
has been almost cleared of Austrians by
Russian forces, the latter having crossed
the Carpathian mountains, and have en-
tered Hungary at several points and are
driving back the Austrian forces sent
against them. 1t is officially admitted
that the Russians have secured good
foothold on Hungarian soil.
The activity of the Zeppelin dirigibles
stretches over wide area. Six bombs
were hurled last Tuesday against two
Belgian towns, and another at town
across the Russian frontier.
The Japanese are drawing closer about
the German territory of Kiau-Chau, in
the Chinese province of Shantung.
Dispatches from London Wednesday
morning state that the right wing of the
German army has been broken and that
the Germans are being pursued by the
Allies, this defeat ending the nineteen
days battle on the Aisne. The report
was not given out officially, however.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-01
Farm House Burned.
Blaze Discovered Too Late To
Save Structure.

OdVC OJIuCUuICs
During Monday forenoon, fire was dis
covered making fierce Roadway on the
upper portion of the house situated on
Mr.. VIM. Stoner's farm about mile
north of Graceham.
The farm is tenanted by Mr.. Curtis
Stambaugh. His sister and several small
children were about the house as usual
and discovered the fire. 1t is supposed
the building caught from sparks from
the chimney.
Mr.. Stambaugh and neighbors who as
sembled succeeded in getting the greater
portion of the furniture from the build
ing, brick wall dividing the house help.
ing to great degree in keeping the
flames from reaching his personal effects.
A portion of the building was brick and
portion log weatherboarded.
On this same farm last March the wind
blew down the barn and killed and in
jured several cows and horses for Mr..
Stambaugh. The loss to both Mr.. Sto-
ner and Mr.. Stambaugh has been par
ticularly heavy during the past summer.
Some insurance was carried by these
gentlemen, but not sufficient to cover
their losses.
To many the property is known as the
"Black's Mill" farm along Owen creek.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-01
What Would You DOp

There are many times when one man
questions another's actions and motives.
Men act differently under different cir
cumstances. The question is, what would
you do right now if you had severe
cold? Could you do better than to take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy? 1t is
highly recommended by people who have
used it for years and know its value.
Mrs. o. E. Sargent, Peru, Ind, says,
chamberlain Cough Remedy is worth
its weight in gold and take pleasure in
recommending it." For sale by all
dealers.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-01
Benefits,
1928 N. Market St.
FREDERICK.
Agency of
Butterick
Patterns
None Better.

Some of the many god things we would like
to in show when you d. your Spring Shopping.
A beautiful assortment of new and desirable
styles Spring Dress Goods.
Special line of New Foulard Silks Tub Silks,
Silk Falle, Messaline, &c in all new shades.
White Goods in all the New Fabrics: Wolfe,
Flaxen, Crepe, Rice Cloth, Batiste, &c.
Laces, Embroidery, Flouncngs All Overs, Band
ings &C., we have ever shown.
We are ready with our Spring Coats, our sales
50 far prove the styles and prices right 1t will
pay to see them before you buy.
Watch the Daily News on Friday and Satur.
day for our Saturday Bargains,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-01
Another New House.

Since our last issue we have learned
that Mr.. M. A. Wiliar of this place, in
tends building house on lot purchased
by him on Lombard street, this place.
The building is to be of the bungalow
type and patterned after that recently
erected by Miss Ada Grouse on Altamont
avenue.
Mr.. Williar has sold his property on
Water street to Mrs. Lewis A. Bollinger,
reserving, however, the portion of ground
on which his wagon-maker shop is stu
ated. He expects to have his new home
ready for occupancy before April lst
next
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-01
Killed By Train In Railway Yards.


Hagerstown, Md, Sept. 2S.-Eugene
Stoner, while walking through the West
ern Maryland Railway yards here today,
was struck by the Chicago Limited and
fatally injured, dying three hours later
in Washington County Hospital. Train
men on freight warned him of his dan
ger, but he did not hear their shouts.
He is survived by his mother and several
brothers and sisters, at Smithsburg
About a year ago his brother was
drowned at Williamsport. -Sun.
The man referred to in the above item
is grandson of Mr.. Charlton Fogle of
Franklin Mills. He was known in this
place as Eugene Fogle, his mother being
Mrs. Samuel Stoner. The body of the
deceased was brought to Thurmont on
Wednesday afternoon, funeral services
being held in the Uuited Brethren church,
Rev. w. L. Martin officiating. M. l..
Creager funeral director.
G. G. Summers, a farmer of Waynes-
castle, was struck by an east-bound
Western Maryland freight Sunday and
severely injured. He sat down on the
railroad to rest and fell asleep. The en-.
gineer saw the sleeping man on the track
and succeeded in bringing his train al.
most to stop before hitting him.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-01
Bombs Fell Near Nuremberg

OUlIluS TGll VtdI Vul tllIuGI y
Rev. Harry w. Wissler Tells
of French Aeroplane Over City
Explosives Intended for Bridge
After having been detained in Germany
for more than six weeks where they pass
ed through the experience of having a
French aeroplane drop bombs one Sum-
day, Rev. and Mrs. Harry Wissler re-
turned safely after an absence of fifteen
months in Europe and are now spending
some time with Mrs. c. A. Wissler,
mother of Reverend Wissler.
He gives an interesting account of his
enforced sojourn in different cities; tells
of how the French machine dropped
bombs and then escaped, all to the sur
prise of the Germans. The bomb above
referred to went wide of its mark and
little damage was done. He says, "the
constant fear of being blown up by a
oomb at any hour of the night or day
vas not very pleasant"
One afternoon as they were seated in
their room talking with German cor
poral, a stone was thrown in their open
window. Had either of them been seat
ed close to that window the result
night have been serious. Where this
stone came from is still matter of con-
lecture. Rev. Wissler says there is evil
ience that it came out of the sky, as
persons on the street at that time declar-
ed that no one saw it thrown. The stone
is now among the curios and relics OBJ
tanned by Rev. and Mrs. Wissler.
A friend of Mrs. Wissler had a narrow
escape from bullet in hotel at Nurem-
oerg the day after war was declared.
She had been making her toilet that
morning before large mirror, when she
happened to step into an adjoining room.
Just then bullet came crashing through
Cfie window and broke the mirror into
small pieces. The friend was so much
Harmed that she refused to remain in
ne city.
Rev. Wissler says, ''it was very sad
sight to see the long trains loaded with
soldiers, horses and wagons being rush
d to the front. Some trains had huge
,iege guns attached to their rear. Ma
ny of the cities had large crowds of ex-
tied persons on the streets. Thousands
# shops and factories had closed and
persons were eager for war news.
"The women are busy knitting stock
ings for the soldiers, and could be seen
working along the streets and alleys"
The ship on which they sailed from
Rotterdam, Holland, took an extreme
northerly route and had narrow escape
from colliding with icebergs. Three
were seen by the passengers. One of
these was very large, and with the sun
shining against it, made most beautiful
picture and was the admiration of many
passengers who had never before seen an
iceberg.
The Reverend greatly deplores the aw-
full war now raging throughout Europe,
but thinks it will be the crushing blow
to militarism. He says, every man,
woman and child in the world is suffering
either directly or indirectly from the eff
feet Of this war. Two centuries can not
repair the loss already sustained, and
eternity can never forgive the crime that
has been committed against millions of
men who did not care to fight, but who
prayed to be left alone in their pursuit
of peace and happiness.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-10-01
Narrow Escape From Sc
rious Injury.
Wheel Drops From Axle OF
Carriage.

Last SUNDAY afternoon Elder John S.
Weybright, in order that his wife might
have drive through the country, hitched
his dark bay driving horse to his carriage
and with Mrs. Weybright, and daughter
Ruth and Miss Edith Spielman, started
up the State Road toward Emmitsburg,
On coming to road leading to Apples
church, Miss Ruth, who was driving,
turned onto this road, and the journey
continued to Mr.. Harry SINNERS farm
near Apples church, and then the horse
was turned towards home. When oppo-
site Mr.. SINNERS residence, the right
hind wheel dropped off the axle. The
horse frightened but was brought under
control after the carriage had been
bumped over the rough road about fif-
teen feet.
Mr.. Weybright and the ladies got out
of the carriage and search was made
for the tap which keeps the wheel on the
axle. The tap was not found, however,
and the wheel was again placed on the
axle and in a way fixed so it could not
leave it. Thinking everything safe to
continue home, all got into the vehicle.
After going a short distance, one of the
tenders rubbed against wheel. Mr..
Weybright got out and going to the left
side of the buggy, found that the left
hind wheel was almost off of the axle.
No search, at this time, was made for
this tap, but the wheel was pushed on
and with all in the carriage the trip was
made safely home.
Mrs. Weybright, who short time ago
underwent an operation at the hospital,
was considerably shaken up and unnerved
by the experience. The carriage was
considerably damaged, the bolts holding
the body to the front running gear being
broken and the tenders bent out of shape.
Evidently both taps were purposey
removed by someone. The carriage had
rot been used since the previous Sunday,
and it is not known how long the taps
were missing. On account of Mrs. Wey-
bright the horse was not driven out of
walk, and owing to this the occupants of
the carriage probably escaped serious
injury.