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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
Colby College.

The d. X. E. fraternity gave a par
ty Saturday evening to a few members
of the Freshman class.
The d. U. fraternity gave a party
Monday evening to some of the Fresh
men. Each member of the fraternity
invited two members of the entering
class. A very enjoyable evening was
passed by all present.
Early Tuesday morning wild shouts
and a general disturbance was heard
all over the campus and the Fresh
men began to realize that Bloody
Monday" night was In fun swing. The
Freshmen were taken to the gym in
a body where they were made to fur
nish amusement for the Sophomores
The Freshmen were sadder but wiser
when they left.
The cross country team was out on
the track for the first time this year
Saturday afternoon. All of last years
team reported with the exception Of
Golden. who has gone out for football
instead of track.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
All Aboard for a Visit
Wednesday Evening to the
New Augusta Y. M. c. A.

A mistake has been made in the an
nouncement card to the Waterviile
men who are planning to attend the
opening of the Augusta Y. NJ. c. A.
The card states that Friday evening
will be Waterville night. This is In
correct, Wednesday evening, Sept. 80,
will be the evening given to water
vile.
A special car will leave Post ONCE
square at $50 P. NJ. sharp Wednesday
evening, Sept. 80 to carry the Water
Vile men who are planning to visit the
new Y. NJ. C. A. building in Augusta
on that evening.
AS quite a number of the men have
expressed the desire to have their
wives accompany them on this TRIP
arrangements have been made SO as
to permit the men to do so.
Aside from visiting the building, the
guests will have an opportunity to par
ticipate in some of the activities ana
also watch the demonstrations OF many
forms of the work.
All men who desire to use the swim
ming pool are requested to carry BATH
ing suits with them.
The special car will precede the reg
ular car so if there is an overflow all
can be properly accommodated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
INMAN LEADING
: HOPPE. IN FIRST
OF INTERNAT'L
BILLIARD GAMES

New York, Sept. 2S-Melbourne In
man, worlds champion at English bill
liards. scored 602 points in the first
session Of the international match to-
night. Willie Hoppe, holder of the
worlds title for balk line billiards,
who was Inman's opponent, made 304
points The first game was played on
a 9x12 English table and Hopes
showing was fairly promising. consid-
ering his unfamiliarity with the Eng
iish style.
Ininan took an early lead and never
relinauished it. gradually increasing
his advantage. He was deadly accu-
rate In playing the hazards and made
at least half dozen different short
Jenny shots into the side pockets
as well as long one into the left
corner pocket.
The match which was begun to-
night, is the first of series of five to
be decided here and Chicago, Montreal,
Toronto and Winnipeg, Canada. The
match here and the Chicago contest,
which will take place two weeks
hence, will consist each of IL games,
FIVE of 800 points each at English bill
lizards and six of 800 points each at
1872 balk line billiards. A money stake
of $1,000 aside will be involved in each
match and the winner and loser will
divide the net gate receipts on basis
Of s. and IS per cent. Score:
Inman-1 40 5 36 2 So so 35 0 So IL 50
l2s 9 ~ 81 10 40 16. Total COZ. Aver
age, 27 s-22. High runs, 1913, SO, So.
Hoppe-0 8 10 II Is SO % 0
2s 5 9 0 80 90 IA %. Total, 304. Aver
age, IS 1922. High runs, SO, 80, 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
THE NEW POST
OFFICE SCHED-
ULES SEPT. %

Following are the new schedules for the
waterville postoffiee, in effect Sept. Is.
for week days, including holidays:
OUTGOING MAILS.
Mails close for all points east, 9.32 A.
MILO. Pas and $50 P. NJ; for all points
west, SIS and $50 A. NJ, 2.45, 800 and $50
P. M; Portland and western points, l2l5
p. NJ; Skowhegan branch, 9,32 A. M, AZ
and $50 p. M; Somerset branch, $50 A.
NJ. and 100 P. M; Fairfield, Skowhegan
and Bangor, 9.32 A. NJ. and 500 P. NJ;
Wise. Wat. & Farm. Ry.. 400 and $50 A.
NJ: Benton, Benton Falls and Benton
Station, 700 A. M; North Vassalboro,
Maine $50 A NJ, 40 and 40 T. NJ
East vassalboro and South China, $50 A.
NJ. and 430 P. M; Larone and Fairfield
Center, 200 P. NJ.
SUNDAYS.
Mail closes for all points at $40 A. NJ.
and $50 P. NJ.
Mails close at the Waterville office 80
minutes in advance of the scheduled de-
parture of trains.
The mail box at the entrance of the
postoffice is collected at S.15 A. NJ week
days and holidays, and at 7.So A. M. Sun
days only. This box should not be used
when the lobby is open.
MAILS RECEIVED.
Mails received from all points east and
west 100 A NJ. (x), 400 p. NJ. (m); SHOW
hogan branch 915 A. NJ. (m), Els P. NJ.
(c). 4.30 p. NJ. (m); Somerset branch, s.lo
A. NJ. Uni, 215 p. NJ. Co: Bangor ana
way stations. 915 A. NJ. (m), 900 P. NJ;
west OF Portland, 100 P. M; all points
west (via lewiston, 215 P. NJ. (c), 40
p. NJ. (m); all points west (via Augusta,
Il. 30 A. NJ. (m); Wise. Wat. & Farm. Ry..
400 p. NJ (m). 600 P M; North and East
Vassalboro and South China, 2.4o P. NJ.
(m), 745 p. M; Fairfield Center and La
rome, S45 A. NJ. (c).
(x) indicates full delivery in city and
on r. F. D. routes
(c) indicates full delivery in city.
(m) indicates full delivery on Main
street and business section.
SUNDAY.
Mails received from all points, east and
west. 10 A. NJ. from all points west (via
Augusta, 500 P. M.
Time stated is average time when dis
tribution is completed at posteffice,
On holidays full delivery is made over
the entire city in the forenoon.
On Sundays this office is closed except
to boxholders, the delivery of special de-
livery matter and the dispatch of mails
as stated.
CHARLES NJ. RICHARDSON,
Postmaster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
CHELSEA

Mr. and Mrs, e. II. Libby passed
Sunday with relatives in Lewiston.
Mrs E. NJ. Gilman of Hallowell was
an over Sunday guest of her daughter,
Mrs w r. Thompson.
Mrs w. E. Trask passed away FRI
day at the home of Mrs. Trask's par
ents, after long illness.
Good Will Circle will Inject Thurs
day, Oct. l with Mrs. c. II. Watson.
The Grange Friday night worked the
First and Second degrees upon three
candidates,
Chelsea Grange Saturday, Sept, 90
This is the third assemblage of its
kind that has been given by this
Grange and the attendance has in
creased each time The meeting was
called to order by Supt of Schools C.
A Sheldon. who took charge of the
exercises. which consisted of reading
and singing by the children from the
different schools. The exhibition of
test papers, map drawing. free hand
drawing and other school work was
very interesting. casting much credit
upon both teachers and pupils. Two
schools had exhibits from their nature
so different kinds of wood grown in
Kennebec county, which had been
carefully mounted, numbered and cat
alogued. No. 5 had an exhibit of
mounted insects and pressed flowers.
We hope more of this wrol will be in
evidence next year as it is very in
teresting and brings the child near to
nature-the greatest teacher that the
world ever knew. Dinner was served
at the noon hour to 206 people, large
majority being school children. After
the AFTERNOON exercises Rev. Robert
Plant of Gardiner addressed the child
rem for a few minutes, which closed
the program for Friday and all re-
turned to their homes at an early
hour.
The Grange will work the Third and
Fourth degrees on three candidates
Friday night Oct. 2, followed by the
usual Harvest feast. Saturday, Oct.
8, the Union meeting will be enter
tanned in all-day open session. All
patrons are cordially invited. The
questions for discussion will be: Re
solved, That Young Man Without
Capital Can Begin Farming and Sue
coed as Easily as His Father Did"
The second will be: Us 1t Advisable
for the State to Assume Control of,
and develop It's Undeveloped Water
Powers?" More interesting features
will be in evidence. All who have
not been solicited please bring cake
or pies. The committee in charge is
Miss Ida Searles, Miss Lizzie East
man and Mrs. Laura Corbin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day Capt. Eugene A.
Preble.
Joseph F, Grillis. late Co. c, 26, U.
S. Inf, is temporary at post awaiting
admission.
William Schroeder reported Monday
from furlough passed in Falmouth
Heights.
Jesse Steere, late Co, C, ?, r. |. Inf.
and James n Smith, late Co. A. l, Me.
Inf, have been granted discharges
from the Home.
Until further notice meetings of
Gen. Beal Command, No. %, L. V. T.,
will be held in Grand Army hall at
go P. NJ. on the Second and Fourth
Tuesdays of each month, instead of
$40 P. NJ. as formerly.
Burroughs were granted Monday to
Nelson Bruyea to Pawtucket; George
Crosby to Augusta; and Charles w.
Lyons to Boston.
John ]. MeGraw, late Co. F, l, Me.
Inf, John w. Doherty, late Co. G, 5.
Mass. Inf, and James F. F1aherty, late
Co. B. /. Me Inf, have been dropped
from the rolls of the Branch.
Thomas F. Leahy of Boston. late
Navy, and George H. Leighton. late
Co. C. 6, Me. Inf, former members
have been admitted.
Lieut.. Charles McCullock has gone
to Greenfield to pass a 15-days' leave,
He was accompanied by his wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

Arrangements are being made at the
post office for the taking of the semi
annual count on parcel post packages.
The count Is to begin on Oct. l and
continue for period of Is days. All
packages weighing from 1 ounce 10 so
pounds will be recorded. Records of
packages received and dispatched viii
be made together with the amount OF
postage on the same. Such tabula-
lions are required by the department
so that a more comprehensive state
ment of the general business of the
department may be obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
Philip Il. McTiqhe

Philip H. McTighe died in the hospi-
tai here Monday. He was born in War
rem a years ago. He enlisted in Co. NJ,
I'd n. j. Inf. June II, 1898, and was dis
charged Nov. H. 1898. he again enlisted
in Co. NJ. 9Th L. S. Inf, Jan. 20, 1899, and
was discharged Feb. "a, 1902. He was ad-
mitted to the Home from Portsmouth. He
was employed several times in the ma
chine shop and was something of an art
list Many of his freehand drawings are
about the camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
HERzOG OF CINCIS IS
Indefinitely SUSPENDED

Philadelphia. Sept. CSC. l.. Her.
zog, manager of the Cincinnati Ma
tionals, was indefinitely suspended to-
day by President Tener. because of an
insulting telegram" received at the
executive office Of the league from
the Cincinnati manager. Herzog was
suspended for three days as the re-
suit Of an altercation with an umpire
In Boston This suspension, it is al
legged. caused him to send the tele-
gram to Secretary Heydler.
Governor Tener stated that Herzog
will remain under suspension until he
has made a suitable apologY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
Funeral Of Jerome 3. Grover

The funeral of the late Jerome B.
Grover was held Monday afternoon at
O'Clock from his late residence on
the Brunswick road, Rev. DR.. Quimby
officiating. Mrs. Dill and Mrs. Moore
rendered two selections. There was a
large attendance of friends and many
beautiful flowers. 3. u. Dill, G. r.
Danforth. Willis Berry and C. II. Old
ham acted as bearers. The interment
was in the Libby Hill cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
ETAWAH BREAKS ANOTHER =
WORLDS RECORD IN 2.O7

Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 2S.-Etawah
(Geers) established new worlds
record here today in the deciding heat
of the 2.o7 trot, when he went the mile
in 2.03h.
This lowered his own 4-year-old
world stallion race one-half second
and gave Etawah the credit for hav-
ing trotted the fastest three-heat race
for any age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

Yom KippuE the Day of Atoneinent,
will be deyoutly observed by the Jew
ish residents of Gardiner and Ran
dolph. The observance commences
Tuesday at sunset and lasts until the
appearance of the evening star on
Wednesday evening. Yom kippur COM
pletes the penetential period of 10
days which began with the New Year
last Monday. Its origin is traced to
the Biblical injunction that the 10th
day of the seventh month shall be a
Sabbath of Sabboths.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

Fish and Game Warden William r..
King of Waterville prevented what
might have grown into a great forest
fire. Monday, when he discovered a
small blaze on the land of the Lock-
wood company back of sand hill while
making tour through the woods in
the execution of his duties. The fire
was some distance from the nearest
house, and it is probable that it would
not have been otherwise discovered
until it had assumed large proper
tions. Warden King hurried into the
city, notified the Lockwood company,
who had been burning the land over,
but believed 1t to be out, and they
sent a crew OF men to the scene. and
the fire was soon extinguished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
Miohaud- Ga enon

Miss Eva Michaud. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Charles Gagnon of Gold street,
and William Gagnon were united in mar
fiage at o'clock Monday morning in the
convent chapel of the Notre Dame
church by Rev. Dennis Martin, eurate of
the parish. Immediately after the we'd
ding breakfast was served at the home
of the brides parents. They left in the
afternoon for Lewiston, where they will
spend their short honeymoon. The bride
sxas formerly employed in the H. & w.
mills, and Mr.. Gagnon is clerk at the
Daviau grocery store on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
Funeral of Willard Romeo

Funeral services for the late VIII
lard Romeo. who was buried alive in
the Kelieher gravel pit Friday after
noon, were held from the church of
the Notre Dame Monday morning at
8 o'clock with Father Martin saying
the Mass. Interment was made in the
Catholic cemetery at Pine Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

Clarion street by DIR. A. s. Phelps of
the First Baptist church, and Rev. I.
LaFleur, pastor of the Second Bap-
fist church. Interment was made In
the Pine Grove cemetery. The pail
bearers were the deceased's two
brothers, Charles and George of Pitts
field, Mass, and Fred Terry and John
Fellows of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
ETAWAH, CEERS' TR0TTER, MAKES
anew WORLDS MARK FOR ; HEATS

mond, won the Board Of Trade stake in
straight heats. He acquired new rec
ord, 2.oS 81, in the first heat. In the
free-for-ah pace betting. Frank Bogash,
Jr., was barred. He won as he pleased.
Earl, Jr, was favored over Walter Co
chato for the place and obtained it, after
Walter Cox became his driver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

Miss Mallian Reed has been as
signed some of the classes at the
Gardiner High school, pending the ar
rival of the new principal. Miss
Louise Atwood, who has been sub
shutting for Miss Reed at the Cen
trail street Grammar school will con-
tinue until Miss Reeds return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
DE LA BARRA GIVES
HIS RESIGNATION

Paris, Sept. 2s.-410 p. M.-Francisco
De La Barra. the Mexican minister to
France, telegraphed his resignation to
the constitutionalist government Of
Mexico several days ago but up to the
present time he has received no re-
ply. In the meantime he continues to
devote himself to the interests Of Mex
leo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
Dillon Beats Mantell

Columbus, Sept 2s.-Jack Dillon.
indianapolis middleweight gave Frank
Mantell of Pawtucket, R. l., severe
beating in a 12-round no decision bout
tonight. Msntelrs blocking, particu-
larly after the seventh round, pre-
vented the aggressive Dillon from
landing a Knockout blow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

A temperature that lowered between
IS and so and even went as low as
40 made Monday the coolest day so
far this season. Heavy wraps and
overcoats were not at all uncomfort-
able. In the middle of the afternoon
there was slight hail storm, but the
small particle of ice melted aim ,st as
soon as they reached the ground
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

Joseph Deasey, a Sophomore at Col
by and member of last years foot
ball team, arrived in Waterville Mon
day afternoon from his home in
Houlton. Joe has been laid up the
past few weeks with an injury to his
knee, received while playing baseball,
but he will report for practice to
Coach Fuller Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

A net gain of IA for Leon o. Teb-
belts for sheriff Of Kennebec county
and net gain of 10 for T. S. Gala
han over Edward Sullivan for State
auditor were the only important
changes in the recount of the city of
Waterville made Monday at the office
of the secretary of State. And the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
net GAIN OF "a FOR TEbBETTS in
RECOUNT OF VOTES IN WATERvILLE

recount OF Hallowell showed practi-
cally no change.
In the recount of the Gilead class
towns for representative a gain of 2
was shown for Goodwin, the Demo-
cratic candidate, over Thomas, Re-
publican. The result of the recount of
the Phillips class towns showed no
change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

! within the Law" drama that has
met with wonderful success in all the
Sarge cities. has been booked for an ap-
pearance Friday evening, Oct. g, at the
City Opera house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

w. E. Lutes. telegrapher at the
Maine Central station, has so far re-
covered from his recent operation for
appendicitis that he was able to leave
the hospital Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

Ray w. Hogan, a former graduate
of Colby, now stationed with Swift &
Co. in Chicago, was a guest at the
Delta Epsilon fraternity house Mon
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

1 Mrs Frank Littlefield very pleasantly
Entertained the members of the Ladies
AUXILIARY of the Methodist church Mon
day evening at her home on Belmont
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
Forest J. Gilman

The remains of the late Forest
]. Gilman, who died, Saturday
at the National Home in Togus, were
brought to this city Monday af-
ternoon and services were conducted
at the home Of Narshau Parry on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

Walter w Brown, former resident
of this city now living in Erie. Pa. is
the guest for few days of John NJ.
Bartlett of Oak street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

Mrs. c. C. Soule, who has been Wis
iting at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Butler, West street,
returned to her home in Augusta Mon
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

No sessions of class were held in
the High school building, Monday
morning On account of lack of heat.
The building was heated however so
that session was held in the after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

Five candidates were given the Master
Mason degree Monday evening at the
regular meeting of Watervile Lodge. A
banquet was served Immediately after the
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
Nine OF twelve
COUNTIES OF KY.
DRY IN A LOCAL
OPTION ELECTION
Leaves IA of 120 Coun-
ties in the State in I
Wet Column

Louisville. Sept. 2s.--Nine of ~
kentucky counties in which local OPP
Ion elections were held today, voted
dry according TO unofficial returns
tonight. Todays election leaves IA OF
l3o counties in the state wet"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
Georqe Marcho

The death of George Marcho occurred
in the hospital here Monday of mitral in
sufflciency. He was born in CANAAN "
years ago. He enlisted in Co, f. 18th
Me Inf, Oct. 30, 1861, and was mustered
out April IS, 1866. He was admitted to
this Branch from Carmel Sept. 8. 1914. A
son. Fred a. Marcho Of Carmel. survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

A convocation Of Teconnet Royal Arch
Chapter, No, 50, will be held al 7.3o P. NJ.
TUESDAY at Masonic hall, with special
work in the Mark Master degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

Bishop Lewis S. Walsh of Portland
returned to the Cathedral rectory,
Monday afternoon, after making brief
visits in the rectories in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ]. Russell and
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank M. Russell of
| Winchester, Mass, stopped off for
dinner at The Elmwood Monday while
| motoring through Central Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Pilder of Slough
ton. Mass, arrived in Waterville
Monday for a few days visit with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

George Roderick has been laying a
cobble stone drain along the new side
walk between Vine and School streets
to Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

The Highland avenue Grammar
school defeated the Randolph Gram
mar school Monday afternoon at the
Randolph grounds by a score of 12 to
8. Cover of Central street secured
two touchdowns and Burke of Ran
dolph a touchdown and a safety
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

A little daughter was born Mon
day to the wife of Arthur Deboys,
Hallowell. Mr.. and Mrs. Defroys for
merly lived on North street. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

John Reed returned Monday from
several weeks business trip through
Pennsylvania, New Jersey and other
Middle Atlantic states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

tention of the city council on Monday
evening beside the regular routine
was the granting to the Central Maine
Power Co. permission to relay their
four-inch gas main on Water street
from Church street to Vine street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29

Miss Lulu Nickerson returned Monday
from a visit of few days with friends
in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-29
WATERVILLE LOCAL NEWS.


Phelps, speaking as parishioner and also
as the representative of the entire de-
nomination throughout the State.
Rev Isaac LaFleur of the Second Bap-
tist church, which he said was sometimes
known as the mission gave a hearty
welcome, mot only to this church but
also to our church up on the Plains"
Cecil NJ. Daggett and Deacon Horace
Purinton, the one speaking for the Sun
day school and the other for the local
church, gave pleasing and hearty ad-
dresses of welcome to the new pastor and
his family.
DR.. Phelps responded briefly but de-
lightfully pledging his best efforts to the
service of the church and community,
saying that he had come to love the state
of Maine, not for her streams and rivers,
her hills and mountains, her woods and
forests, but for her people.
The exercises closed with the singing
of the hymn Il Love Thy Church, o
God" after which all had an opportunity
in the church vestry of shaking hands
with DR.. and Mrs Phelps and their fam
lily.