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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
ADJUSTMENTS
CITY HALL.
Comedy Players Coming Tuesday Eve.
ming, Dec. 2-one of the Famous
Ben Greet Companies.

1t is not often that Augusta people
have the opportunity to attend a the
atrical performance of such merit rs
will be given next Tuesday evening
Dec. s, at CITY Hall by the famous
Comedy Players
That the members of this company
have been selected, trained and are
managed by the worlds greatest
dramatic authority. Mr.. Ben Greet,
should be sufficient proof of their
ability. The fact that the celebrated
English actress, Miss Ruth Vivian, is
to play the leading comedy parts is
still further guarantee of high stand
ard
A group of four short plays, Euro
pean and American successes will be
presented. Each comedy is complete
in one act and is Of absorbing interest
The kind that not only entertains, but
is worth while.
One-act comedies such as are given
by this company are coming into
great popularity in this country. while
in England they have been in vogue
for many years. During the past
season Forbes Robertson, Maude
Adams, Grace George and John Drew
each gave one-act plays which added
fresh laurels to their illustrious
careers.
The Comedy Players are meeting
with phenomenal success on theil
American tour, and any who fail tc
be at City Hall next Tuesday evening
will miss rare treat.
Seats are now selling at Bither's
Augusta; Whites, Halloweil; anc
Calls, Gardiner. Prices Sue, 75c, ano
$100--Ady,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
COLONIAL THEATRE.
shadows of the Past" Vitagraph
Feature direct from vitasraph
Theatre, Now York City-Nine Reel
Program of the Latest Mutual and
Universal Releases.

The Broadway Star Feature Com
pany is we'll Known concern of the
highest standing. They made the
Vitagraph Theatre of New York City.
The prices charged for admission at
this picture palace is 25c. SOC, 75c and
$1.0o. The theatre is a wonder and the
pictures are the best in the world.
We offer the Augusta public the same
pictures as are shown at the Vita
graph theatre at a much lower cost.
We cannot begin to compare our hum
BILE little theatre with that Of the
Vitagraph Theatre. But We will say
that our house is absolutely clean AM
comfortable and that our pictures are
the same as theirs. The biggest diff
ference is that we charge &c and 10c
to their SOC and $1.O0. We also have an
orchestra. Think this over and you
will begin to realize how much you
are getting for your money.
"A Flight for a Fortuna is a
strong Majestic two-reel feature
Among the other pictures on todays
program are: 1.-The Grid From Texas.
white Roses" and when Bess Got
In Wrong"
1.-THE Master Key" stars business
this Friday and Saturday. On your
life don't miss this first installment.
My Lady Raffies'' with Grace Cum
ard and Francis Ford also will be
shown Friday and Saturday, not to
mention, Our Mutual Girl" Keystone
ard others.
Doors open at 800 p. M. and show
starts at $50 p. M. on both Friday and
Saturday. You will always be sure Of
seat at $40 p. M. when a complete
second show will be shoWn.--Adyt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
FRIENDLY LEAGUE
Program Arranged for the December
Meetings of the League.

The program for the Friendly
League for the month of December has
been arranged as follows:
Dec. 3-7.30 to 8, Business meeting
8 to 10. talk on experiences in Labra-
dor. Miss Marian Smith.
Dec. 1870 to 8. Embroidery class,
basketry. All articles for the Christ
mas sale must be in by this date; 9
to 10 games.
Dec. 1870. Christmas sale of
small gifts and home made candy at
the Parish house; s, 1.-THE Burglar" a
one-act comedy will be presented by
the following members: Misses Lillian
Chase, Gussie Smith, Annie Norman,
Dorothy Farnham and Mrs. Ada Free
man. A small admission fee will be
charged.
Dec. 17-7.3o to 9, Members will
bring their own work; 8 to 10, inform
al dancing and games.
Dec. 24-Omitted
Dec. 31-"White Elephant" Christ
mas tree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
ALBION

Charles Whitaker met with a painful
accident Thanksgiving afternoon. He
had led Mr.. Durant's horse to stream
for water and upon his return stopped to
talk with Mr.. Trask and others in Mr..
Trask's yard. While talking he put up
his hand and stroked the horses nose,
when the horse grabbed his face and
made a bad cut in cheek and upper lip.
DR.. Ross was called and dressed the
wound which required Il stitches.
Benjamin Foss of Portland was In town
for Thanksgiving -
Anderson Clark of New York is in
town, called by the illness of his father,
E. G. Clark.
The pupils from out of town schools
home for Thanksgiving were Voyle Alb
bolt and his friend. Mr.. Snow from U. of
NJ, Kenneth Meader from Hebron and
Fred Hussey from Colby
Edwin C. Clark passed away Saturday,
Nov. g.
SOUTH-Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Trask and
Mr.. Trask's mother passed Thanksgiving
with Mrs. Trask's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
A. B. Hanson of Palermo.
Miss lola Allen passed Thanksgiving
with her parents. MIR. and Mrs. Jacob
Allen.
The school on Quaker Hill has closed
for a two-weeks' vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Crommett passed
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Chas. Billings.
Mrs. Towle of Liberty is assisting Mrs.
Waldo Kfdder with her housework.
Mrs. Grace Eanborn and son Lawrence
are visiting with Mrs Edwin Written
Mrs. Josie Arno and her son Elmer of
South Freedom passed Thursday evening
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs Chas.
Trask
Kenneth Meader who is attending
school at Hebron Academy passed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
JEFFERSON

Mrs. Alice Hall, who has been
poor health for several years, is mu
worse and confined to the bed.
Mrs. George A. Hoffses, who $,
fered a shock a few weeks ago. d.
Thursday night. The funeral was h
Sunday, Rev. A. A. Bennett officis
ing.
A social was held Thursday event
at c.. e. hall.
The Sunday school met at Gran
hall Friday and enjoyed dinner a
social festivities.
Mrs. Abial Weeks has sold 400 be
rels of apples. They We're shipped
GLASGOW, Scotland, and a good pr
was received.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. D. Fish of Som,
vile. Mass, who came through
automobile two weeks ago. and b
been occupying their bungalow, C
bow Lodge, returned Friday by r.
They were accompanied by Mrs.
L. Burgess of Roxbury, who visit
her mother. Mrs. r. Castle, ard q
woodward. also Of Roxbury. ssA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
FAYETTE

Miss Hazel Philbrick is, passing a few
days at her home
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. j. Tuck and family
passed Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Hewett.
Elmer and Perley Smith of Auburn and
Thurlow Smith of Portland were guests
Thursday of their sister. Mrs. Ida Jones.
Carey Whittemere who has been work
ing in Rome for some time, has returned
home.
Miss Marion Sturtevant is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. May Whittemore
Paul Whittemore is at home for a few
days.
The Fayette Dramatic Club will present
tTatters, the Pet of Sauatters Guleh,'
Friday evening, Dec. 4, at Belgrade
Depot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

People in the rural districts of Au-
gusta and also in surrounding towns
are experiencing no small amount Of
inconvenience ON account of low water
resulting from the lack of rain. Many
wells are reported dry and farmers in
some sections are obliged to haul water
for some distance for their livestock
and also for household purposes.
According to report those farmers who
have had wells driven on their farms,
are not having the Inconvenience that
are those who still depend on the or
binary type of wells.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

1t is reported that David T. Custy, a
bound-over prisoner at the Kennebec
Jail, where he is awaiting the Deem
Der term of the United States district
court at Portland, has been suffering
from Authorizations and has at times
been very excitable, but that at pres
emit he is more quiet 1t will be remem-
bered that Custy, who is a veteran of
the Spanish American War and a
member of the National Home at To-
gus, was arraigned Thursday after
noon, Nov. II, before United States
Commissioner Frank G. Harrington Of
Augusta, on the charge of having
while in an intoxicated condition as
saulted the sergeant of the guard at
Togus and injured him severely Custy
was at the time of the hearing held
in the sum of $1,000 bonds for ap-
pearance at the above term of court
and was committed in default of bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Mrs. Matte Fuller of Hailowell,
chief cerk in the Office of the city
treasurer at Augusta, who q few
weeks ago underwent surgical treat
ment at the Augusta General hospital
and is now at her home in Haliowell,
is reported to be improving 1t will be
some lite time however before she will
resume her work in the office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

The Clerks Union held it's regular
meeting Tuesday evening at Carpen-
tiers hall and elected the following Off
GERS for the ensuing year: President,
P. ]. O'Brien; first vice president,
Manley Haskell: second vice president
F. C. Haskell; financial secretary, a.
d. Mari; treasurer, r. B. Erskine;
recorder, c. P. Dyer: guardian, B. w.
Haskell: guide, o. Z. Douglass: trust
ees, B. F. Smith, P. ]. O'Brien and H.
L. Haskell. delegates to Central Labor
Union, A. D. Mari, P. ]. O'Brien. f. c.
Haskell, ]. NJ. Cadarette and o. E.
Douglass; lecturer, ]. H. Lynch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

is made. and in times like these a barrel
of flour is a prize indeed.
Note this carefully ALL VOTES IN
THE RANGE CONTEST MUST BE
HANDED IN AT THE JOURNAL or
FICE BEFORE MIDNIGHT, DECEM-
Der 10. OR, If PLACED IN THE
MAILS. PoSTMARKED NOT LATER
THAN DECEMBER 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Master Albert Sawyer. who has since
the auto truck and trolley car smash
on lower State street last Friday aft
ernoon been receiving treatment at the
Augusta General hospital for injuries
to his head, is reported TO be doing
nicely and with every prospect of re-
cOyery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Carpenters Union No. 914. will hold
a smoke talk this Thursday evening,
at Carpenters hall. All members are
requested to be present. Carpenters
from out of town are invited to at
tend. Hall will be open at O'Clock.
Dec3d1ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

The Augusta Study Club will hold its
regular meeting at 3 o'clock Friday
afternoon, Dec. with the president,
Mrs. s. c. G.. Ward. Is Bangor street.
RollcaH; question box; paper, Can
adam Northwest Development and
Mounted Police" Mrs. D. A. Hewins;
paper, j. G. Whittier, born Dec II,
1907. Mrs. Annie H. Farnham; Music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

a rare treat is expected Friday even
ing, at Pine street Congregational
church, Lewiston. as the Portland
Mems Singing Club, 40 fine male voices,
will give concert at p NJ, with
VIII C. MacFariane at the organ.
Tickets so cents cars pass the church.
-AdVt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

The farce "Obstinancy' together
with shadow pictures, will be presented
at o'clock this evening in the Uni
versalist vestry. Admission 15c. Fancy
articles on saie.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
Thursday, December 8, 1914.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

King Co.. No. 4, u. R., K. of P. will
have nomination and election OF Off
GERS this Thursday evening at it's
regular meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Mrs. NJ. P. Wight and son Joseph
have returned to their home in this
city after having enjoyed weeks
visit with her parents at Smyrna Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Call at Fifield Bros. Co. and see the
hard alcohol stove Price is very low.
Remember that they do all kinds of
grinding, knives, scissors, ETC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

| W. III. Austin OF the Maine Farm
Agency has sold the property at 81
Murray street to Cornelius Desmond.
/ -AdVt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

At Merrick's, black velvet shapes,
S1.39 value, CSC. $3.50 Bath Robes $1.S9,
and the best line Of 25s, 39c, SOC and 69c
pictures ever shown in the city.
Dec 3-5-8
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
Frank |. Pinkham of Windsor.

Frank L. Pinkham passed away
Wednesday morning in Augusta at
the age of % years. The remains were
taken Wednesday afternoon to Wind
sor for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
LOCAL NOTICE

Christmas novelties. table linens,
towels, handkerchiefs and aprons at
Lottie s. Safford's, Ill State street.
Dec .3dtf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

F. L. Hersey's shoe repairing service
guarantees prompt, efficient service
and highest class workmanship.
aprIdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
OPERA HOUSE.

Today N. A. Brewer and Empire
Stock Co. Present the 4Aet Drama,
Jesse James"-Movies Before the
Play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Thanksgiving with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. c. E. Meader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

Cards of thanks, obituary notices. res
olutions of respect. etc., will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than rs cents.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03

The Stock Co. at Opera House to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-03
ne Brien
-------------------------
Heater

1870 inches lower than any
other furnace. Particularly de.
signed for low posted cellars.
Brien Heaters have longer
distance through which products
of combustion must pass than any
other furnace. We will prove to
you that the Brien 10 the most
economical and efficient heater.
TABERs s REID, Augusta
noylieodU
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-27
YANKEES IN NEED
 OF SACRIFICE FLIES


 Although safe hits may be more to be destred stiIl,. judging from the rec or1s, it would not be a bad idea for Frank Chance to devote a little time to instructing the Yankees in the art of raising sacrificess flies while they are in Houstonthis spring. The Ear rellttes footed the American League in hits. of this character last season, r11al- ing only 27. The Browns were cred- ited witha2S, the Nationals with 38, the White Sox with 3S. the Maps with 4 8, the White Elephants with 4 $, the Red Sox witlf51 and the Tigers with 5S.
 Two Johns born in Massach husetts-- McInnis of Philadelphia and Collins of Chicago-set the pace in manufactur- ing aerial sacrifices in 1913. Each athlete raised eleven. The 1912 lead CT in raps of this sort was sam CraW- ford of Detroit. He made an even dozen.
 The rule giving 4batsInan credit for a sacrifice when he scored a rum ner from third by boosting a fly was Incorporated into the scoring code in 1908 on the recommendation of Billy Murray, present Pirate scout, then a member of the joint. rules commit tee. Murray, therefore, is respon- . sible for sixteen men hitting 300 or better in the American League last season instead of fifteen, as Holden of the Yankees needed to be excused from a. time at bat in order to qualify as a member of the Society of the Three Hundred. Holden's batting average under the 1907 scoring rules would have been .296. Holden was formerly with New London.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-27
yyKFY BILL sTs51a5 EY
 BATTED UNDER ALIAS

f
 Billy Evans National League up1- pfre. in .. .recentrarsicle describing how it feels tc Watcllaas big ieague gam e from the bleach CTS has the following 10 say about Ell Norley,s return to yVasf1ia gsola after finishing the season with IIartfnrel last year..
 -One Of tfe players to- receive a trial that afternoon wes a promising young chap hy the name of Morley. He is siaortst ap. bllt was used af Iaecond base ia t9aisgau nc. Morley, by tEe way, F af a ssnTned nanae.S His college he Tlayed professionally under the name of Morley to retain his arn- atestE standing, so to speak
 s.Anaeuncer Phillips in stentorfan voice made known the c11anges in the lineup. That is about the only way it would be possible to keep. the crow q infCr1ned.j as the stands are at such a distance that nest Of the players look very much nike.
 So that is Moriey2 said one of the fans. They say he is some ball play or'
 Morley isn't faiss1.igEt name,,ss Ire piled, accepting the chance offered to break into the conyersation. His nande is Jennings.
 Wonder why he doesn't play un- der his right name + tried to ex- plain how the youngsfer ha opened to break in under his first name My explanation at the time was accepteli as satisfactory. It was 3 tough day for Morley to make his debut, as Cald- well was going at top speed Three times he faced the New York pitcher and each time he struck out Asane whiffed for the third time. the fan who had asked me why Morley failed to play under his proper name, got a big laugh when he addressed me thus Iy:
 You may have that young fellow right, mister but if couldn't hit any better than him, I would insist on playing under an assumed name He ss wise vonne man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-27
It's Ala Here
THINKS
 FEEDER MIGRATE
New York Owner Kept Jump CT on Payroll When
 Injured.

 Frank Farrell, president of the x an kees. does not think Follie zeider is the most grateful person Tn the 5svDrlI, and any right minded person will agree with the Yanaee chieftain, You cannot blame player for jumping if he can get more money from the Fed erals, especially after a tough rumble in the majors Mord ecai9 Brown,s for instance. However, Farrell paid zeiderss sal ary for the greater part of last sea- son when that player was vadueless to- the club Farrell also paid Zef- derss hospital expenses and Tnedicines, as well as the transport tatfon to and from his home in Illinois on two oc- cassions. The Yankee chieftain said zeider's hospital bill alone was $400.
 The mean part Of the thing is that zeider was not injured while in the services Of the Yankees. He started to grow that famous bunion before Chance pulled the famous Chase-Bo : ton-zeider deal. The F. l.. sure did get handed lemon on this swap.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-27
NIINAAEAIkER TO BE
 TRADED OR SOLD BY
 BOSTON AMERICANS

Boston, Jan 2z.--Leslie Nu nanaker will not be one of the Red Sox this year, according to present indications and his own belief tsNunies has his reasons for thinking that the club. will not carry four regular eatcllers this year, and also that he is the backstop destined to be traded
 Nunamaker, who was not one of the players who went to Camp Carrigan last week, has paid several visits to Red Sox headquarters during Mana ger Carrigan's brief stay in Boston. but Manager Bill left for Maine yes terday noon without giving out any information that his understudy had signed or was even about to do so.z lWfth Shell. the former z5roTgn. lsFai- versity catcher available as warm up catcher. a string of four backstops even for the Red Sox would be class ed as a luxury rather than as a nc cessfty- Moreover, Carrigan is in fine condition and evidently intends to satisfy the demand for a playing man ager which caused Jake Stahl's down fall when he could not fulfill that condition
 Nunamaker is fine catcher young and ambitious He wants to play regularly for more money than he has been getting. knowing that practice makes perfect in everything, and that the batting eye especially gives out if it is not exercised in actual games.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-27
YALE DTSGARDS
 ENGLISH RIGGING
Eli Shells Will Be Filled With
 American Equipment This Season.

Yale has begun to discard the re- maf4ling traces Of the English row ing system to which the crews have adhered for three seasons. The lat est movements in that direction in clude the removal of the English rig ging from the shells and contracts for the construction of American, in stead of British built boats for the season of 1914.
 When attempts to install the Eng fish university rowing system were begun @ree seasons ago the plunge was not directly taken into the new system, The shells were only part5ai- ly rigged upon the English model, and it was not until the past season that both English rigging and English shells have been relegated to history.
 Captain Denegre of the crew said yesterday that the shells in which The Yale oarsmen will sit this season will be American-rigged, and that com tracts are being now made with Amer ican boat builders for the equipment of the navy in the coming season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-27
WILSON DENIES
 HE QUIT GIANTS
Snodgrass Also Wires That He Will Accept New York
 Terms.

Arthur seOfaf9 Wilson, who has caught for the Giants Tor five long years, will not catch for the Federals, as was reported on Saturday by our space grabbing pal out in Los An geles. It seems that the blond back stop has fallen victim to the same e gink who makes his winter spending money by retiring lilly Shafer three or four times each winter.
 For fear that there would be any <.larm in Giant headuuarters over is reported assertion to Ehe 5outlaWs Olaf invested in telegram yestef- day morning and sent 1t along to Pres idents Hempstead.s Wilson wired he has not signed with the F.ederals, but again expects to hitch up with the Giants, and says he will be in Marlin when the 7o1gle call is sounded.
 Hampstead also. received word from Fred Snodgrass yesterday that the Ma tive Son was satished with the Giant contract, and would send it along in the near future The Los Angeles corresrondent had Fred sending his contract back unsigned and dickering with the Federal League.
 From these two epistIese it would look that the only Giant the Federals have a chance Of 1assoirig is Arthur Fronme, and no one in this neck of the woods will lose any sleep if Ar thur makes good his threat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-27
BOB HAET IEalEn
 lA GLGlNG GOALS


 By a splendid SD urt turing -.tahe past two weeks the FaIi, River team has landed ip first place in the American Polo league. and begins the week a half game ahead of New Bedford. which held the lead tast Monday by a full game over tIae present leaders. So close ls the race that today at the beginning of the tN elfth week of the season hut two games separate the ;Spindles in fr,st place and the Provt- deace Grays in fifth
 Bob Hart showed considerable inn plove.nent over his recent form and, .Ey ca ging nine goals held his own and carried his points up to 1G8.
 :. In rush taking Dugsar1 ss far ahead of the second man and going like house aef1re, his total rushes to- date counting up to 298. and he will un- doutt edly pass the third century mark tonight Hardy leads tlre foul makers with p with D5fresne second wit 18 Pence rfplaced Harper as leading goal tend ahd today hss the daIe average ef 9Sa, with Harper hIt.a single point teh.nd.