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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-15
CHELSEA

The people of Chelsea had the
pleasure of listening to rare musl-
cal treat Tuesday evening, when
Earl Hayes, a resident of this place
but at present attending school at
Kents Hill, with Prof. Don. Morri-
son and several other members OF the
conservatory of music at the Hill. gave
an entertainment at Grange hall to
an appreciative audience. Seldom If
ever has such talent been heard here.
and those who were in attendance
would gladly avail themselves of the
privilege of listening to it. should it
ever be among us again. Kent's Hill
never sends out anything but first
class material and that heard Tues
day evening was of the best. Pror'
Morrison is master of the violin and
the quietness and close attention or
his audience testified to their recog-
milton of this fact. That Prof. Morri-
son loved TO play and the people
loved to listen" was evident by the
repeated encores given him and his
ready responses. The young lady
second violinist showed rare ability
and we wish she might delight us
with her talent at some future date.
The gracefulness and ease with which
she made music" was a pleasure to
behold. Another young lady presided
at the piano and her accomplishments
were In harmony, in skill and beauty
of expression with the rest of the
evenings entertainment Mr.. Hayes
is always sure to please and his
friends received no disappointment OH
his appearance at this time. His
songs were well chosen and the range
and volume of his voice was at it's
best. Mr.. Hayes has warm place in
the hearts of his friends in Chelsea
Prof. Morrison's readings were a
pleasing feature and added much to
the enjoyment. Prof. Morrison ex-
pressed his pleasure at the close at
tention and evident interest shown by
the children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-15

tervi,le was we'll received. The pros
ceeds were about $14. N
Mr. and Mrs. w. r. Ward and Mr7
Rai,ev took an auto trip to Augusta
Thursday. j.
Rev. G. W. Crooke will preach al
the M E. church next Sunday after
noon on 1.-THE Thought Life"
The China Grammar school VIII hoi-
its graduating exercises at Grahgt
hall June "a beginning at F. M. IN
the evening the graduating class Win
give a reception. A cordial INVITATION
is extended to the public TO atlenS
and enjoy the program This Is the
first time the school has ever helo
commencement exercises. The ofhcerS-
of the class are as follows: Presldents
Myrtle Getchel; vice president, Har
old Doe; Sec, Geneva Randall; lreasS
Edwina Colley The class parts nave
been assigned as Observation-Disclosures,
George Patterson; .Valedictory, Anna
Abbott; class Grafton, Kelsey Jepson;
class will, Pearl Abbott; class propn-
ecy, Harold Doe; class poem, Myrtie
Getchel class history, Geneva Ran-3
dali: presentation of gifts, EdWinaa
Colley; address to scholars, HazeA
Wentworth: chaplain, Doris MAIN
marshal, Ailleen Gerald.
SOUTH-Mr and Mrs. Herman Nor
gan and little Phyllis left Thursday
for Millinockett, where they will at
tend the marriage of Mr.. Morgan's sis
ter. =
The many friends of Preston Starretf-
will be sorry to learn of his illness
with typhoid fever. All hope for a
speedy recovery. Miss Minnie Francisv
Jones of Waterville is caring for him.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Haliowen and
mother from Augusta are enjoying
two weeks vacation at their home.
Alice Halves is at home for the sumof
rher. I
Mrs. L. z. Masse OF East Vassalboro
returned home June 8, after being,t
with her mother for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-15
Observe Flag Day
massachusetts

Somerville. Mass, June 14.-one
thousand children sang the Star
Spangled Banner" today when a fac
siInile of the flag of the United Colonies
was unfurled on Prospect hill near the
spot where the original was nrst
raised in 1776. Governor Walsh assist
ed in the exercises, wearing on his
coat lapel a miniature flag which was
pinned theyeb Mrs Betsy w. Pack
ard, 80 years of age, the daughter of
soldier in Washington's army
Preceding the flag raising, Flag
day" program was carried out by the
Did stone fort on Central hill where
the Governor delivered a upatriotic adj
dress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-15
Court Street Fire Stopped in
Nick OF Time by Officer Corbett

down stairs, according to his converse
ton with a Journal man, and saw young
Mel, elIan throwing water onto the blaze
from a small dipper. Mcclellan yelled to
shelton. why in h don't you pull in
the fire alarm" Night officer Corbett
saw the blaze from his beat on Water
street and Immediately pulled the alarm
from the Water street box, not daring
to take the time to go to the state
street box provided for the Court street
section. He then entered the ROOM
smashed out the windows and although
nearly suffocated with smoke he man
aged to throw out the burning pieces OF
furniture and rubbish and in fact prac-
ticallv put out the fire before the de-
partment arrived.
The teams made quick run to the
scene and by the use of chemicals com
Melted the work The damage to the
bouse was slight, the window castings
and wall paper being given good
seorehfng. The damage is estimated at
about So and is insured in the Maeomber,
Farr & Written agency. The damage to
the furniture was slight and it is not
known whether it was covered by insur-
ance or not.
The house was in a filthy state Of af-
fairs and dirty dishes were strewn pro-
miscuously about the room.
Young Mcclellan told the Journal man
that he had boarded with the Robin
sons for a number Of years, He had
evidently been getting his own meals and
sleeping alone in the house. When Chief
Buckley asked him how the blaze caught
he went on to describe in the manner as
heretofore stated. He was then told by
the fire chief that he could no longer
stay in the house and consequently LETT
Later it was decided to detain the lad
for further investigation and the author
tiles were searching for him late Sunday
night. From the fact that two hres
have started in the house and from the
nature in which they caught it has caus-
ed the authorities to make an inquiry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-15

The fire department was called out
at e.42 Sunday evening IN response
to an alarm from Box NO. 80 and que
10 a fire in the tenement OF Bert ROD
inson at 10 Court street. Inc mousse
in which the fire originated is OF Two
stories in height and basement IN
which a family lives. The Roplhsohs
lived on the street floor While the
tenants in the upstairs rent are MI
and Mrs. Thomas Shelton. young
lad nv the name of Thomas McLeliah'
TX years of age. was the only occu-
nant in the Robinson quarters at the
time. He was carrying Kerosene
lar,r in his hands and claims that as
no was going into his bedroom the
chimney tipped, burned his hnger'
causing him to drop the lamp. Inc
lanop as near as could be learned eN-
nIoded. setting some draperies aflre.
Susnieio1s circumstances SURROUND
the cause of the fire and 1t is peieNeu
that il was of incendiary origin. Bert
Robinson is a travelling man and Is
at home only part of the tlfne' -
week ago Friday Mrs. Robinson !eit
this CITY. telling young Mcclellan th0'
che was going to Boston, where hef
husband was ill., according to McLel-
lan.s story. The furniture in the house
had been partly packed and it was
in the room where the most OF 1t was
that the fire started.
AT p. NJ. Saturday morning the
shelton family who live IN the up
stairs rent were awakened by the
smell Of smoke. Mr.. Shelton went
down to the Robinson door am, and
lnockea He aroused young Mcclellan
and found that the cause of the
smoke was due to the fact that a SOFA
pillow had got afire and MeLeilan
had thrown it into the sink. When
shelton asked Mcclellan how it got
afire he replied that he threw down
lighted match.
when the fire started Sunday night Nc
I,ellan ran to the foot of the stairs ana
ye1,ad to Shelton to come down quick and
that there was a fire. Shelton came
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-15

Cambridge, Mass, June 14.-"The
men who make a rapid success in their
first venture in life are not numerous
and some of them are actually injured
by It," said President A. Lawrence
Lowell in his Baccalaureate sermon
to the, graduating class of Harvard to-
day. The text was from II Kings
xiii 14-19.
1.-THE successful men," DR. Lowell
said, 'have smitten not once or thrice,
but until success came and then have
kept or shifting. Success in the long
run is founded on the mastery of a
subject, on comprehensiyeness and &C,
curacy in dealing with its problems;
and in most pursuits that requires long
years, sometimes the better part of a
lifetime.
''True success does not depend upon
achieving the objects a man has set
before himself at the outset of his
career, on, or the satisfaction of am
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-15

10 feet of the water line, it was said
that repairs would be made immedi-
ately and that the New York would
sail on her regular schedule for Eu-
rope. That the Pretoria did not strike
the New York at her most vital point
between the funnels-wass due to the
skillful handling of the American liner
by Capt. Roberts. When he saw that
a collision was inevitable, the cap
tain ordered his boat full speed astern
and the order was executed so prompt
ly from a dead stop that the great ship
leaped backwards like a thing alive.
The German boat had reversed her
engines, but this had been done too
late to prevent a crash and she struck
the New York about 60 feet abaft the
stem. The New York reeled slightly
but recovered her even keel when the
Pretoria, backing out at the request
of Captain Roberts, swung around I'M
til she lay alongside the New York,
with her bow pointing in the same
direction. Then, while the New York
lay with bare way on, the Pretoria
sheered off.
Passengers who had been awaken
ed by the collision came on deck,
most of them in scant attire and a
majority having life belts. There was
no panic, although tense excitement
prevailed until the officers and crew
of the liner had succeeded in assur-
ing the passengers that the ship was
in no danger of sinking
Every precaution was taken when
the ships came together. The life
boats were prepared so that they could
be swung out in a few seconds but
within 10 minutes after the Pretoria
had pulled away examination and
soundings showed that the ship was
not making water,
Where the PROV of the Pretoria and
the fiukes of her anchor tore into the
New York, the great steel plates were
twisted like so much tin. The wood
work, including the ffremen's hunks
which fortunately were unoccupied,
was reduced to splinters by the five
ton anchor, which was driven so far
into the side of the New York that
only the halt and few links OF its
huge chain showed outside the hole.
Capt Roberts had relieved Chief
Officer Turner on the bridge at IL
o'clock Friday night. Shortly after
midnight the breeze died and fog
fell over the calm sea. With the COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-15
Pres. Lowell of Harvard Says
First Success Is Not the Best

bitions or aims, or with being con-
tented with what he has attained.
1.-THE qualification even of the most
laudable aims, ambitious and desires
is not the object Of life. That object
lies beyond our personal coptentment
or happiness, and it is the very fact
that it does so which makes the life
of a man worth living. The man who
sees clearly how and why the object
of his life lies outside and beyond
himself and to whom the solution be-
comes a deep conviction in the inner
most recess Of his soul has the great
est sustaining power this world af-
fords."
The Senior class, which numbered
about 500 sang a Baccalaureate hymn
written by Paul Warren Thayer of
Springfield.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Albert Parker Fitch, president of the
Andover Theological Seminary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-15
WEST GARDINER.

POND ROAD-The many friends of
Mrs. Mary T.. Hildreth will be glad
to know that she is able to be up and
around the house a little while each
day.
J. w. Lunt and Mrs F. A. Goodwin
were guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Pray OF Richmond.
Mrs. E. L. Norton, Miss Lillian
Norton, Master Earle and Master
Maurice Norton attended Children's
night at the Gardiner Grange Monday
evening.
c. E. Chase of Gardiner wasia bust
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-15

Hortensia, do; Blanche H. King.
philadelphia for Calais; Northern
Light. Boston for ST. Andrews, N. b.
Sailed: Schooner Peter c. Schultz,
st. John, N B.
Portland, Me-, June 4.-Arrived:
Schooners Daisy Farlin, Darisn. Ga;
aRilroad, Oceanville; C. M. Gilmore,
Boothbay; Louisa Frances, Brooks
Vile: William Keene, Cutters; Mary
E. Lynch, Stonington, Me-. Perfect,
V1nal Haven.
Sailed: Schooner George E Warren,
Newport News.
Boston. June 14.-Arrived: Steamer
louisiana DAM, Copenhagen and
Christiana. Schooner Lillian Blauvelt
(Br), Little Brook. N. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-15

spinnakers set, fonors have been about
even. 1t is generally believed that had
the Vanitie carried her balloon jib in
stead of three smaller headsails in
the second leg of the seventh race
sailed off Sandy Hook on June IL,
the Resolute's margin at the finish
would have been materially cut down,
if not obliterated entirely. Future
contests between the two yachts are
expected to prove unusually close and
exciting.
Defiance Unknown Quantity
Until the Defiance has passed
through the experimental stage, her
ability will remain an unknown guam
tity. She was tried for an hour and
O half on June 10 against her rivals
and proved utterly unable to hold
them on the wind. One of her handi-
caps was her inability to carry club
topsail while her mainsail had much
need of recruiting. Her designer,
George Owen, and her managers, Geo.
M. Pynchon and E. Walter Clark, are
very confident of her ultimate sue
cess as soon as the right balance in
the rig has been found. Their quest
during the next few weeks will be to
find this equilibrium. 1t is realized,
however, that the Defiance will enter
the serious trial races off Newport
next month with considerable less
preliminary work than her two rivals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-15
WINTHROP.
Patience Stanley Chapter,
! OAR. 0bseTvesFla Day
Bacca|aureate Sermon Given 10
Senior Glass Of High School
Other Local and Personal Items
Gathered About Town

The annual Flag day observance by
the members of Patience Stanley
/, Chapter, d. A. R., was held at the
home of the regent, Mrs. Murray l..
Stanley, Saturday afternoon. The
beautiful house was decorated with
flags and profusion of flowers In
GLIDING peonies, roses, carnations,
marguerites and sweet peas. The guest
+ of honor was the State regent, Mrs.
! William Robinson of North Anson'
and she spoke very pleasantly to the
40 or so guests of the day. Other
speakers were H. e. Foster, who gave
a historical sketch of the flag, in an
interesting manner. Mrs. j. Fl. Nc
Ilroy presented Mrs. Stanley with
beautiful d. A. r. spoon in behalf of
the Chapter, and Mrs. Stanley re-
sponded graciously. She presented the
charter of Patience Stanley Chapter
to the chapter. The musical numbers
included two piano numbers by Mrs.
Carrie Osborne. a piano solo, BY
gone Days." by Mary McIlroy and a
solo, LAS Daughters We Are United"
by Mrs. C. w. Taggart, accompanied
by Mrs. w. A. Whiting.
In the dining room the hostess serv-
ed delicious and original refreshments
Salad la Day-tona and Louise rolls
Turkish delight, fig bars and Chinese
ginger waters and tea served with
candied orange blossoms from the
orange grove at Mrs. Stanley's win
ter home in Daytona.
The afternoon was delightfully."- pass
ed and Mrs. Stanley again proved her
self delightful hostess.
The Baccalaureate service before the
Senior class of Winthrop High school
was held Sunday morning at the Con-
gregational church and attended by
a large crowd of friends and rela-
tives.
The school, led by Percy Wood as mar
shall, and the class marshaled by Miss
Esther Schwartz of the Junior class,
with little Frances Edwards as flower
girl. marched from the schoolhouse to
the church and were seated in the front
of the auditorium. The church was pref
lilly decorated with potted plants. Rev.
Francis H Bate preached the Bacea-
laureate sermon and the discourse was
helpful and interesting. He gave the
young people some fine thoughts to carry
with them into the future. The remarks
were exceedingly appropriate and were
listened to with close attention.
The musical numbers were also beau
tiful A quartet composed of Mrs. C. W
Taggaft soprano, Mrs. r. C. McInroy
alto, NJ. C. Edwards tenor and S. L.
Woodman bass, gave several numbers
and Mr.. Woodman and Mr.. Edwards
sang solos. Mrs. w. A. Whitney pre-
sided al the organ.
The opening of Tallwood Inn will be
held Monday evening with dancing and
motion pictures.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. E. York, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. G. Van Deets and son Neil, and James
Clifford of Unity and F. L. Edwards of
Waterville were guests Sunday of Mr.
and Mrs. Eugene York. The Unity party
made the trip by auto.
Waldo Lovejoy of Rumford Falls is
visiting his grandfather. ]. T. Flanders
Miss Josie Penney was the guest FRI
day and Saturday OF Miss Esther simp-
son in Monmouth, and attended the Mon
mouth Academy Commencement eyer
cises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-15
Flag Day at
Burlington, Vt.

Burlington, VT. June IA military
and civic parade and an address by
William T. Byrne of Albany. N. Y"
were features of the Flag day OBJ
servance here In the parade were
cavalrymen from Fort Ethan Allen,
National Guardsmen, Civil War vet
Grams. Sons of Veterans. Elks, knights
of Columbus, Modern Woodmen OF
America and United Commercial
Travellers.
The exercises which were under the
direction of the local lodge of Elks
were held in Battery Park on the
site of which American cannon de-
Tended Burlington from the British
fleet on Lake Champlain in the War
of 1912.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-15
Teddy. Roosevelt
3rd Has Arrived

New York, June H.-Theodore Roose-
Welt Sd. Col Roosevelts first grandson
tn hear the same name, was born today
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.. In this CITY
Theodore Jr., eldest son OF the former
President, married Miss Eleanor b. Al
exander June 90 1910. Their first child.
a daughter, was born Aug. II, 1911. Mrs.
Richard Derby, who was Miss Ethel
Roosevelt, also has son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-15
Shipping News.

Bangor Me, June 14-Arrived 49,
schooners Magnus Manson. Newport
News: MineoIa, Boston; Gold Hunter.
Boston.
Sailed 49, schooner D. Hilton,
Boston.
Eastport. No. June R.-Arrived:
Schooner Rhoda Holmes. New York;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-15

USE THE MAIL OR TELEPHONE
freely whenever you find it impossible TO visit
this store in person. The service of this store
will follow you wherever you may be. Every
order will be given immediate attention by
one of our experienced shoppers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-15

FREE DELIVERY-Al purchases, ex-
cept housefurnishings, will be delivered
FREE anywhere in New England-house-
furnishings delivered FREE in Massachu-
sets and purchases amounting to Z.50 or
over FREE anywhere in New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-15
$50 ON BOARD

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YACHT RACERS

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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-22
chrlstmas on the Ocean.

companlonways of the Atlantic liners
that the stewardesses have undressed
dolls In their charge for distribution
among the poor children of London ut
Christmas, Passengers are invited To
dress the dolls on the voyage, and the
materials can be purchased on board.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-22
CAUGHT IN THE Turkeys sxEnrroN

CAUdHT IN THE TURKEYS SNELErON.
wings and legs and most of the white
meat had already been cut off. but we
found lots of good meat on 1t just the
same. When we were through there
was nothing but the bones left on the
platter. so we left it on the kitchen
table and scampered Off to bed.
About midnight | was awakened by
peculiar noise. My little sister Lolly
and ] slept in our own little room OF
the dining room. TO get to papas and
mammals room we had to go through
the dining room and sitting room.
Well, as | said, heard Il queer noise.
and listened. my heart humping furi-
ously as | did so.
There was some one out In the
kitchen Ii must surely be burglar
could hear the soft step. step. and
| tell you | was so frightened could
hardly move. must let papa know
But how! If | called | would scare
the burglar. and he might come in
after meat least, so | thought. |
finally decided to cover up my head
and just wait Then remembered
that that very day had heard papa
tell Uncle Ned that was the bravest
child he ever saw. That settled it!
You never could guess how much
bravery it took for me to get out OF
bed carefully without making any
noise and slip along so slowly through
the dark rooms without humping any
thing till ! reached my papa's bed.
He took the revolver which he al
ways kept under his pillow, and.
while he started noiselessly for the
kitchen. crawled IN with mamma.
was shaking with fright
Papa. holding the cooked revolver In
front of him. silently walked ont and
suddenly opened the Kitchen door.
"Who's hereT he asked
Not an answer came.
He lit 4 inin'h, and guess what he
found. Little l'ooky. our Maltese kit
ty, with her head and front feet fast
inside the turkey skeleton. She had
been pushing 1t around OH the floor
trying to get ont and had made the
noise we had heard. We had forgot.
ten to put her In her bed down cellar
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-22
The Birds, Yulstide Gift.

The Christmas feeding OF the birds
is prevalent In many Of the provinces
of Norway and Sweden. Bunches Of
oats are placed on the roofs Of houses.
on trees and fences. for them to feed
upon. Every poor man and every head
OF family saves penny or two to
buy bunch of oats for the birds 70
have their Christmas, II IL beautiful
custom and one that might well be
adopted In other countries.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-22

copyright. 1914. by American Press Asso-
ciation.l
" TOU want grandma to tell you n
" Christmas story? Well, the
only one that comes to my
mind just now happened long
time ago. when was about as old as
Dorothy is now.
We had been having such big day!
All of our relatives had been there to
dinner. and as there were lots of little
cousins we certainly did play.
We had two big turkeys for dinner,
and our mamma let us eat just all we
wanted.
Well. the aunts. uncles and cousins
went away late in the afternoon. and
mamma was so tired that papa sug-
gested that she go to bed and that he
and sister and find our suppers for
ourselves in the kitchen. So we did.
Much as we had eaten Mt noon. we
were hungry again and asked papa to
let us "pick" one Of the turkeys. The