Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-17
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
Portland Police Rid of Soldiers.

Thirty-two soldiers from the mill
tary reservations at Portland who
were arrested Sunday evening in the
city for an alleged attempt to give
battle to what is locally called the
Middle Street Bunch" were Monday
turned over to their commanding Of
ficers, who will investigate the matter
and punish the men if necessary.
Police Capt. Cady gave them back the
weapons taken from them after their .
arrest The city will not make any
charge against them.
Boys Fall Results in Death.
Leon. the 4-year-old son of Philip
Greenwood of 20 Water street. Bidde-
ford, died Monday in hospital there
as the result of an accidental fall
from a window while playing about
the house late Sunday afternoon. The
child fell on his head, fracturing the
skull. and did not regain conscious
ness.
Fire at Mechanic Falls.
The house and ell of the buildings
owned by Mrs. Flora Cushman on the
Poland road, Mechanic Falls. were
and but for the prompt work of the
men sent by Chief Jordan. the barn O.,
would have been burned also. The fire
caught in some unknown manner
when Mrs. Cushman was absent, and
was discovered about eight o'clock.
The damage is estimated at $500,
partially covered by insurance.
Mrs. Serena H. Keith of Monmouth.
The death of Serena H. Keith, wife
of the late William Keith, occurred
Saturday morning at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. Ernest C. Hayford at
Monmouth. She had been In poor
health for a long time. She was
born in Peru in July 1881 and lived
in Auburn and Winthrop. She was
a member of Winthrop Grange. Two
children, Mrs Hayford and Walter E
L. Keith. survive.
Illegal Votes Nabbed, Portland
John Gibbie was arrested Monday at
Portland on a complaint alleging that
he illegally attempted to vote In Ward
6, on the name Of Anton Peterson and
was admitted to bail in the sum of
$500 by Bail Commissioner T1enry
appeared for him as his att9fney Tues
day before Judge j. F. III Merrill of
the municipal court and Assistant
County Attorney Parsons represented
the State. Mr. Berman explained that
his client was not in court because as
he was informed that he supposed
that no session Of the criminal court
would be held Tuesday morning and
he asked that the hearing be contin-
ued. AT the recommendation of Assist
ant County Attorney Parsons, Judge
Merrill called and ordered defaulted
the bail in the case. Gibbie after being
taken to the police station was admit
ted to bail by Commissioner Sullivan.
George r. Clarke and Charles S. Farr
served Is sureties. Bail was set at
$500. 1t was agreed that the respond,
ent appear in court on Friday when
the default will be stricken off.
Professional Quarrel in Portland
What Is said to be a sequel to a
controversy arising between two Port
land doctors, one of whom has re-
Gently come to the city, resulted in the
bringing of a charge against DR.. Ed
ward L. SELMA, alleging that he prac-
being duly registered in accordance
with the law. The complaint was en-
tered few days ago and the case
came up Tuesday before Judge Mer-
rill in the municipal court, but was
continued until Sept. IS the respondent
furnishing bonds in the sum of $1,000.
Col. w. c. Eaton appeared for the
complainant and Assistant County At
torney Parsons appeared for the State.
w. A. Comedian and B. A. Bove APP
peared for the defendant. The contin-
uance of the case when requested was
objected to by the defense.
Com. Cobb Guest at Auburn
The seasons work of A. c. Pray
Camp, S. of V, Auburn, opened Tues
day evening when a reception was
rendered to Division Commander, DR..
and Mrs. William O. Cobb of Gardiner
and Division Patriotic Instructor Sher-
man A. Douglass OF Millinocket. The
party was one of the most successful
social AFFAIRS ever held by the Camp
and was well attended.
Big Seizure at Oxford Station
Deputy sheriffs ]. A. Titus of South
4 diiu o. L. GLdtOu Oh OAlOTo
seized 400 pints of whiskey at the OK
ford station. Monday night consigned
to J. H. Mcdonald. 1t is thought the
contraband was intended to go to the
Oxford County fair.
September District Court, Portland
The September term of the United
States district court for the district Of
Maine was convened yesterday by
Judge Clarence Hale and the grand
Jury was ernpanelled. with Edward w.
Dolloff, of Standish, foreman At the
opening of court, Rev. Harold g.
Gould, pastor of the West End Con-
gregational church. offered prayer.
The following jurors were excused
from attending: Henry w. Allen, For
rest H. Colby. Herbert D. Cornish.
Thomas c. Crib. and George W. Mil
liken. The petit or traverse jury re-
ports today.
Mill Burned at BIuehiII
The steam mill of j. NJ Gray and
Son, was destroyed by fire early in the
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