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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29

The members of the fire department
held a banquet Saturday evening II
their rooms in the Union Pah olocN'
A meeting of the New Era AuXiliar
of the Free Baptist church will OF
held Thursday afternoon with Mrs. ".
ii Prilay. In the evening Gentlemen
,.iaht wil be observed ~ the parior
of the church.
A meeting of the Pittsleld Tuesoa9
Club will be held Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. f. w. Buxton. program
will be given on Domestic Science.
Miss Gladys Sturtevant returnel
Monday from a few days visit WITH
friends in ST. Adams.
Forrest Smith of Augusta is the
guest of Pittsfield friends.
Rev. E. A.. Wright of Danvers Mass"
win occupy the pulpit at the onlNer-
salist church next Sunday.
Rev. f. S. Walker, who has been the
esteemed pastor of the Universalis'
church for several years, with his
family will leave this week for Port
land where he has accepted the pas
torate of the Church OF Mesia u,
Much regret is felt by the parish ana
the townspeople in general in their De
parture but best wishes will be eN-
tended.
The winter term at the village
schools began Monday with the same
teachers as last term.
A. H. Burse and son Morrill, went
Sunday to Burnham, where NORTH
will visit for a week with MI ana
Mrs O. E. Stevens.
Miss yeda Prilay, who is pursuing
business course in Lewiston, is pass
ing a 10-days vacation with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Prilay.
THE Suffragettes' Convention
which was given here recently by
members Of the Pittsfield Grange, VIII
be presented in Newport WEDNESDAY,
evening by the same cast, who Will oe
accompanied by a number Of the To-
cal Patrons.
DIR. e. A. Porter was in st. Adams
Monday on professional business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29
Schoodic, 42O, Franklin.

Grange was called to order by Past
Master Claude L. Clark. The literary
program was omitted, owing to the
absence of the lecturer who was i'll.
AT the next meeting officers will be in
stalled. Cake, coffe and sandwiches
will be served. All members are re-
quested to contribute to the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29
Castine, $50.

Dec. II, forty zone were present. One
application for membership was re-
ceived. An invitation to Highland
Grange was accepted for Friday eve-
ming, Jan. 1. officers were elected as
follows: Everett E. Leach, master;
Mervyn Clement, overseer; Ada Leach,
lecturer; Gilbert Leach, steward; Aus
tin Heath, assistant steward Addie
Bowden, chaplain; Bradley Morgrage,
treasurer; Eva Bowden, secretary;
Guy Webster, gatekeeper: Eldora
Clement. Ceres; Georgia Heath, Po-
MONA Lizzie, Bowden, Flora; Ruth
Dority, lady assistant steward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29
SKOWHECAN
Changes Jan. l in County Off
GERS ID. of H. Election
Hearing Tuesday in Mad
isOn p. o. Burglary
RICH MATTERS-PER-
SONALS AND LOCALS

Considerable change will take place
Jan. in the various offices of the coun-
ty, only two Democrats holding county
offices, Sheriff Frank Thompson, who
has served two years, and County Com
missioner Orrin Libby of Pittsfield, who
has served four years of a term of six
Frank Benner, the Democrat who has
been register of deeds for four years be-
ginning with the Democratic landslide
in 1910, will be displaced by John W.
Higgins of Starks, who is probably the
youngest register of deeds the county
has ever had. Previous to Mr.. Benners
term Llewellyn Goodwin held the office
for many years. This county is normal
ly republican and everything indicates
that it will now be Republican for sew
eral years to come. Philo Steward will
be the new register of probate by cleo
ton to succeed Nathan Fowler, who held
the office about 20 years and died about
two years ago. Mr.. Steward was ap-
pointed by Gov. Haines to fill out the
term and his excellent service made the
people think they wished to retain him,
so Sept IA elected him by about 800 plu-
rality William T. Seekins, who sur
vived the Democratic landslide four years
ago as clerk of courts. was reelected in
September and will begin upon his 18th
year in this office. Granville D. Per-
kins received a unique honor in being
reelected for second term OF six years
as county commissioner. w. w. Nye of
Fairfield is to be the treasurer to sue
coed James Fellows, though he Is now
serving under appointment. The two SEN
ators from the county are Republican,
Forrest H. Colby and w. l.. Walker, and
four of the six representatives to the
Legislature will be Republican. Thomas
Anderson of Pittsfield is to be the new
county attorney.
Frank Emery, a student at West Point
has been home during the Christmas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29
Verona. 206.

The newly elected officers of We
roma Grange are: NJ. G. Clay, master:
Foster Newcomb. overseer; Grace
Bennett, lecturer; Edward Bennett,
steward; Everett Dorr, assistant stew
ard; Mary Saunders, chaplain; Brad
bury Leach, treasurer; Jennie Whit
more, secretary; George Pickering,
gatekeeper; Aura Jones, Ceres: Linda
Norris. Pomona; Isabel Ulmer, Flora;
Anna Bennett. lady assistant steward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29
HaIeyon, North BIuehiII, 345,

The newly elected officers of Hal
cyon Grange are as follows: Thomas
Grieve, master; Guy H. Billings, over
seer; Euniee Dunbar, lecturer; Alden
Leach. steward Harrie Gillis, assis-
tant steward; Sadie Dunbar chaplain;
Fred Hinekley, treasurer: Mary b.
Hinckley, secretary; Eugene S. Os
good, gatekeeper; Maggie Grieve,
Ceres: Nellie Wescott, Pomona;
Blanche Osgood Flora; Esther Leach,
lady assistant steward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29
Cushman, 371, Gouldsboro.

The newly elected officers of Cush-
man Grange are as follows: Frank s.
Libby, master; Lizzie Libby. overseer;
Florence Tracy, lecturer; Harold
Handy, steward; Gilbert Moore, assis-
tant steward; LORNA Guptill, chap
lain; Mena H. Duniver, treasurer;
Lutte NJ. Guptill. secretary; Ambrose
Young. gatekeeper: Sybil Whitaker,
Ceres; Velora Robbins, Pomona: Mary
Moore. Flora; Myrtle Young, lady as
Ststant steward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29
Iamoine, 264.

The worthy master, T. r. Hodgkins,
being at State Grange, Past Master
Homer Wilbur @occupied the chair. 1t
was decided to have an installation
supper, and invite Deputy A. 1. Foss to
install officers. The program included
discussion of parliamentary law. and
the question, What Measures Would
You Like to See State Grange Adopt?"
A plantation song was given by Eu
gene Covey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29
Chicago Produce Market

Chicago, Dec IS.
Heavy profit taking by large holders,
including a widely known speculator,
gave the wheat market today sharp
setback after a decided advance. The
selling was influenced to some extent by
fear that foreign offerings would cut
considerable figure In the near future.
The market closed unsettled at a decline
of 1sQ1s to II net Corn finished 1Aals to
IL off. oats down to aQs, and provisions
unchanged to a drop of 2Ac.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29
Presque Isle Potato House Burned.

The potato house at Pressure Isle
owned by e. S. Woodman Co. of Phil
adelphia and managed by A. J. Libby.
was destroyed Sunday by fire. with
about 5000 bushels of potatoes. The
firemen worked from about A. M. to
noon, when the "all OUT was given
and were called back in a short time
and worked on the same fire about all
the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29
Chicago Cattle Market

Chicago, Dec. Is.
HOGS-Receipts $1,000; unsettled; bulk
7l5@735; light 6s5G730; mixed 7OoI740;
rough 695m710; pigs 575@73O.
CATTLE-Receipts 1900; choice firm.
others weak; native steers 550d1020: west
ern 5150S00: cows and heifers S15aS20;
calves 725Q975.
SHEEP-Receipts 15.000: strong; sheep
5S5@6s0: warnings 690@7S5: lambs 7OoQ9O0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29
His Farewell Sermon

Rev. J. G. Osborne, pastor of the First
Baptist church for three years, Sunday
preached his farewell sermon to a biz
audience. He expressed his regret at
leaving the place, saying he had spent
the best three years of his life here He
viii leave here Friday for his new pas
torate at the Lewiston First Baptist
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29

Week of Prayer will be observed here
next week by the various churches
Billy Delille. who was arrested for the
break in the Madison postoffice, has been
brought here, where he has served time
in the county Jail for breaking and en-
tering. His term expired about two
months ago. Post officers have arrived
here and a hearing will probably be held
Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29
Sedawick, pa.

Dec. II, fifty members were pres
ent. One application was received.
Two were instructed in third and
fourth degrees. Bro. Roland Clapp
was elected lecturer in place of Beulah
Allen, resigned. There was no meet
ing on Dec. %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29
PITTSTON

Edward M. Morton passed Christmas
with his niece, Mrs. A. d. Hall of Win
throp, leaving Augusta, on the 1910
train Friday night for Jacksonville
Fla, where he will pass the remainder
of the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29
Funeral of Mrs. Loantha Hutchins

The funeral services for the late
Mrs. Loantha Hutchins took pace
Sunday afternoon, Rev. T. H. Wilson
officiating. She died Friday of old
age at the age of 81. She was born
in Madison and was the widow of
Ruf1s d. Hutchins. She had been
living with her daughter, Mrs. E. L.
Sturtevant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29
-Jipson

George E. Rogers and Miss Gladys
Jipson. both of Palmyra, were mar
RED at the Free Baptist parsonage IN
this town Saturday evening, Dec, 20
by Rev. H. NJ. Ford. They will reside
in Palmyra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29
MariaviIle, al.

Mariaville Grange met Dec. ~, with
a good attendance. The secretary
elect resigned, and Clara E. Jordan
was chosen in her place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-29

Frank Emery, a student at West Point,
has been home during the Christmas
holidays visiting his mother, Mrs. Frank
Emery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-13
MINES INCREASING FORCE.
War Conditions in Europe Have
Largely Increased Demand
FOR Fuel.

Richmond, August 13.-Reports re-
ceivcd in the office of Commissioner
of Labor James B. Doherty indicate
a general revival Of activity in the
Virginia coal fields. Coal mines that
have been working half time through
out the summer are daily increasing
their forces, and it is but matter
Of a few days before practically every
mine will be in full blast.
The mines are situated in Russell,
Tazewell. Wise and Montgomery
Counties. While the greater volume
Of the output is soft coal, several!
large companies are mining anthra-
cite. Both hard and soft coal are IN
demand, and it is expected that war
conditions in Europe will, directly
and indirectly, largely increase the
demand for all kinds of coal.
By virtue of his office, Commission
er Doherty is the State inspector ol
mines. A. G. Lucas. Of the Cnmlnis-
sioner's stat, is the deputy constant
" on the Job in the mining districts,
however spending great part OF th'
year among the coal miners. Deputy
Lucas reports physical conditions II
the coal fields much improved. HI
reports that this Improvement /;
steadily increasing. The miners an'
operators are working in perfect
harmony and the prospect for Z
profitable season was never before Sc
bright.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-13
POLITICS IN OHIO.
Warren G.. Harding Defeats Joseph
3. Foraker.

Columbus, Ohio, August 13.-Lead-
crs in the major political parties be-
gan last night preparing Cor the
platform conventions, which will be
held in this State on August 26th.
Reliable returns from Tuesdays
Statewide primary had left in doubt
only the nominees for Congress in
one or two districts and nominees in
some instance for minor Offices.
The narrow margin that had sepa-
rated former Senator Joseph p. Fo-
raker and Warren G.. Harding, Of
Marion, early in the day was wiped
out by further returns that assured
the nomination Of Harding as Re-
publican candidate for United
States senator. Harding's plurality
will be several thousand over
Foraker, and former Representative
Ralph D. Cole, the latter having run
third.
Foraker had conceded his defeat.
and sent telegram of congratula-
tions 10 his successful opponent.
Representative J. II. Cooke, Of the
old Fourth district. was defeated for
denomination. n. ". Cunningham was
given the Democratic nomination BY
:. majority of 500. All of the other
present Ohio representatives. who were
candidates, were renominated except
in the Twenty-frst district, where
Representative Bulkley was defeated
by Representative Crosser, the two
having been thrown into the same
district by recent reapportionmcnt.
Former Representative Nicholas
Longworth was nominated in the
First district without opposition on
The Republican side.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-13
5WOULD PRODUCE APHASIA.
Senator Lane Suggests Introduction
of "Gila Monster :.

At an informal conference of Sen
ators yesterday, which met to con-
slider form Of closure to limit Sen
ate debate, Senator Harry Lane, of
Oregon, suggested the use of the
"gila monster"
The Senator explained that the
"gila moster," which frequents Ari-
zona fastens itself upon the human
being and injects a poison into the
system, which results in paralysis of
the vocal organs for a period OF two
years.
Senator Lane is a physician who
enjoyed some prominence as a prac-
titioner before he espoused politics
"The sting of the gila monster does
not Kill, it simply benumbs or
paralyzes," said Senator Lane. WY
plan is 10 get one of these and at
tach it to Senator and the result
would be that we could reach vote
on a pending measure within rea'
sonable time
The conference took place in the
Democratic cloak room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-13
MENU OF ENGLISH COURT.
Plain Living introduced Among the
Royalty.

London, August 13.-1n a recent
ISSUE of the Official Court Circular
It is announced:
"By order of the King, plain living
is now the rule at the royal table,
It is learned on the highest au-
thority that plain living at court
means that the cost of the royal ia
Bile has been reduced from $3.50 per
lay to s1.25 per dem per capita.
In the last reign the cost of living
for the royal family was reckoned
at s2.8S Per diem each. Dinner at
EBuckigham Palace now consists of
four .courses-soup, fish, joint and
sweets. Il used to consist of six
courses. a- ~. rnii ii....-
All entries have been abolished.
Breakfast, now consists Of fruit and
porridge. Fish is served two days a
week and eggs and bacon once. The
cost of living in the servants hall
has been reduced from S1.44 PEI
diem per capita in times OF peace to
Ss cents per diem in war times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-13

BELGIANS HOLD OWN
Reported Repulsc Of Germans
Hand-to-Hand Fighting Between
Cavalry-3,O 100000 in Struggle.

Enormous losses are reported from
Namur, where the German attack on
the Belgian and French lines is CEN
tered.
Fighting at dozen points along q
sixtv-mile battle front is reported,
but the sole official word as to the
outcome of the opening clash allowed
to filter through is that the "Rel-
gian positions are maintained
1t is known that the Germans engl-
neers have bridged the Meuse and are
bringing up heavy artillery.
The Belgian war office admits that
The battle has only just begun. No
information can be obtained as to
positions Of the allies and the censor
mas carefully eliminated every refer
ence to the British allies.
The forts at Liege are undergoing
heavy bombardment from the siege
guns.
To the south, cavalry, infantry, and
artillery are operating.
The Belgian war Office asserts that
he German assault on the left wing
nas been repulsed.
Hand to hand fighting between
.avalry forces marked the opening
assault on Tirlemont, wnen Belgian
md German lancers charged each
Jther.
This skirmish left $50 on the field,
Imong them Count Won der Durch.
While the main battle seems to be
:entercd on the plains of Belgium,
lighting is continuous at various
points along the entire Franco-Gcr-
nan frontier, the belligerentS in con-
slant combat numbering approXi-
natcly 100000 men.
In an official statement the Belgian
war Office says.
"The Bclgians still maintain the
offensive and have recaptured Lam
den. All bridges have been destroyed
and all railroad COMMUNICATION cut
0 the rear of the Germans front.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-13
ATLANTIC OCEAN CLEAR.
Five British Warshipsc Protect Ship
ping Interests.

New York, August 13.-The West
eIn Atlantic Ocean is clear for ship
ping in the area as far south as Trim
idad. according to announcement
made by Admiral Sir Christopher
Cradock, of the British cruiser Suf-
folk, through the British consulate
here. The Suffolk is now not far from
New York City.
The consul went on to say that
there we're five British warships in
the Western Atlantic and that their
patrol was so effective that all Brit
ish shipping interests had been as
sured that there was little danger
from German craft. ~"
This information was brought from
Admiral Cradock by the captain Of
the steamship New York City, which
the Suffolk halted outside Of New
York harbor yesterday.
"The. report from Admiral Cra-
dock is most reassuring," said R L.
Nesworthy, acting British consul gen.
cra!,' "and | have notified the steam
shin lines that the ocean is now cleai
of German cruisers. As the message
from Admiral Cradock involves the
movement of the fleet and plans OF
the admiralty I cannot make it pub
Iic."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-13

CANCEL, CONTRACTS
six Cargoes of Wheat Already Seized
Owners May Lose Money by
Present War Conditions.

New York, August 13.-Ofticial as
surance from the British admiralty
that sea lanes to Europe are clear Oh
German ships did not serve to alter
the determination Of American gram
exporters today not to ship grain to
England. AS explained by commit
tee of the grain exporters, the stu
alton is as follows.
Liverpool firms hold contracts from
Americans for huge supplies OF
wheat, sold on prices current before
the war declaration.
All grain consigned in fulfillment
Of these contracts is seized by the
British government.
The small number of ships still
sailing charges exhorbitant rates and
the insurance risk is at new high
record.
The committee has advised the cam
collation. of all contracts, since it is
apparent the grain never reaches its
.consignees; is taken by the British
government at its own price, and
price which does not compensate the
shipper for his expenses.
Seizure of six cargoes Of wheat has
already been reported to the expor-
ters. and so far there is nothing to
indicate that the owners will ever
receive the money from the British
government.
A committee of grain men will con-
fer with, Secretary McAdoo in Wash
ington tomor o.. They seek pledge
from Great Britain, exacted through
the State Department, either to per-
nit consignees to receive cargoes or
hat the shippers will be adequately
compensated if the grain is taken by
the GOV ernmcnt.
Cancellation of contracts is being
made by American firms on the basis
Of a clause automatically terminating
the contract in the event that hostili-
ties prevent shipment.
The British firms claim that hos
tilities have not halted commerce, in
view of the admiralty statement, and
are demqndmg fulfllmeht. Ameri-
can exporters face heavy penalties in
British admiralty courts if those
tribunals. take the same view as the
British grain men.
Canadian ports are still open and
commerce is reported as unmolested
better craft.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-13
BOLT HITS MONTICELLO.
jcfrers0n's Home, Near Charlottcs-
vile, Fired by Lightning.

Monticello. the famous residence Of
Thomas Jefferson, near Char!otcti-
gille, had 4 narrow escape from de-
struction by lightning, according TO
information received by Representa-
tive Jefferson NJ. Levy, of New York,
is owner, yesterday.
A bolt of lightning hit large pop
ar tree which stands by the pantry
Of the big mansion, and set the tree
.fire. The flames spread to the win
low sashcs nearby, and the caretak-
ers had much difficulty in cXtinguiSh-
ng them. Some minor repairs will
ave to be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-13
BLOCK SIGNALS.
Southern Railway to Install Electric
r." System. :

The Southern Railway has started
the installation of system of cleo
trio block signals on the main line
of its system, between Monroe ana
Whittles. a distance of about fifty
miles and about eight months will be
required to complete the system.
The company now has in opera
ton a system of block signals
through Lynchburg, which is oper-
ated by electricity generated by BAT
teries, but the new system IS to be
alternating current, which is to be
developed in an electric power house
stationed at Monroe. The plans also
provide for booster plants at Lyncn-
burg and Whittles, and it is under
stood the entire double track sys-
tenn will be equipped with this safety
block system as rapidly as it can be
accomplished. The portion of the
system between Danville and Pelham
Junction is already under construc-
ton or will be within a very short
time. ''s"
The system is not designed to eN-
tend over the old route through
!Iynchburg. therefore. it is probable
THAT the booster station will be To-
icated on some Of the company's prop
erty through the West End.
With the power generated in the
steam power plant at Monroe the
:, company will light all of its stations
and yards. as well as the divisional
terminals at Monroe. At Lynchbure
connection will be made with the
jLynchburg Traction and Lisht Com
pany's system for auxiliary purposes
A large gang of men is engaged
now getting poles for the wires be-
tween Monroe and Lynchburg. Inc
wires will carry, it is understood. {
voltage of 4,40O, three wires being
utilized for this purpose, with trans
formers for each of the block sig
nails, which are to be located at in
ttervals of one mile.
> The system is being installed b!
the General Railway Electric Sigma
, Company. of Rochester, n. Y. ant
; when it is in full operation severa
, block telegraph Offices will be discon
tinued bv the company.