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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
FROM the
PISCATAQUIS COUNTY
JAIL ON THURSDAY

Dover, Me-, March 5.-(SpeciaD.-
Officers all over Piscataquis and Pc
nobscot counties were on the lookout
today for Louis Nadeau, who escaped
from the county Jail in this town last
evening. Nadeau made his escape in
a mysterious manner and late this
evening was still at large. He is
charged with bigamy and in default
of bail was .s;1a for the March grand
jury for Piscataquis county. He was
arrested in Brownville Junction sew
eral months ago upon information fur
nished Sheriff Brown by Aroostook
authorities. 1t is charged that he had
a wife living in Caribou and coming
to Milo he Is alleged to have married
another woman. moving to Brownville
where he conducted a lunch counter.
His escape was not discovered until
this morning. 1t is supposed that he
slipped out last evening when Jailer
Poole was locking up the prisoners
for the night. He left a dummy" in
his bunk to represent man asleep.
He is supposed to have secreted him
self somewhere about the Jail and
watching his opportunity slipped past
the jailer into the jail Office and to
liberty.
He is 40 years of age and of French
descent. He is short in statue and
weighs 165 pounds. He has dark hair
which he combs back from his fore
head. His nose is rather prominent
and is pock marked. He wore dark
suit Of clothes with red sweater
and black and red plaid mackinaw.
He wore shoes but no rubbers He
wore a corduroy cap. Sheriff Brown
received advice late this afternoon
that Atty. Gen. Scott Wilson author
ized a reward Of $50 for information
that would lead to the re-capture Of
the man.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
TOWN ELECTIONS.

Observation-Disclosures Austin Stevens,
Willis OSgood, Gilbert Candage: town
clerk, Walter Stover: school commit
zee, James Bettel. Money appropriat-
ed: Schools. $500: highways, $1,000:
support of Poor. $500; other purposes,
State road 1866.
FRIEN NDSHIP-Selectmen B. T. Ore
II. ]. Parsons, Rodney Feyler; town clerk
C. w. Woton; treasurer, Austin b. Cook
tax collector, Chas n. Lewis; school
committee c. w. Wotton, Supt. Money
appropriated. s5313: Schools. 5000; high
ways, s1S63; support of poor. 500; other
purposes. 5000: town appropriation not
INGTON-Selectmen, A. II. Chase
Fl. p Norton. d. L. Green; town clerk, A.
H. Chase; town agent, c. J. Luce; trees
urer, A. J. Albee tax collector, c.. j.
Luce; school committee, N. w. Chase
Charles Allbee, Charles Peterson. Money
appropriated: Schools, $3.50: highways,
s7O0
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
Miss York's S Recital
A Musical Treat

A large audience of music lovers or
the three cities thoroughly appreclat-
cd the recital given Thursday evening
at the Universalist church by Miss
Helen Sherman York, soprano, assist
ed by Mrs. c. S. York. contraito; Ken
retl Ramsay, reader; Miss Barbara
Johnson, accompanist, and George
Goodridge, organist, which proved one
of the musical treats of the season.
The program opened with several
organ numbers by Mr.. Goodridge, who
rendered a choral, a minuet and a
nrayer from the Gothic Suite (Boeh-
mann) in a way that was most pleas
ing. -. 80, nro-
eram by rendering Tender Ties,
(Delbruck), and AN open secret
(Woodman); and the great applause
which she received showed the appre-
ciation of her audience. Her voice was
unusually clear and her range OF
tone broad. AS the third number she
rendered "The Swallow Song" piece
"a which her voice seemed specially
adapted. 80
Mrs. York carried out her part OF
the nrogram in an excellent manner,
hoy numbers including "Once IN a
while" Gowthian). and Il Hear You
Calling Me-" (MarshaiD. AS accom-
nanlst Miss Johnson won great faVor
with the audience.
Retween these musical numbers the
audience was kept In good humor by
Mr.. Ramsay, the reader with the DOW
doin Musical Clubs this season hls
reading. 1.-THE Spider and the Fly
was particularly bright and funny
The program concluded with the
rendsrinp Of Calm AS Night" (Gatze)
INV Mrs. and Miss York, and the tumult
of applause was a fitting testimonial
to It's merit.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
PITTSFIELD.
Nav Build New Theatre Here
Pleasing Private Dancing
Assembly Given

A st. Ledger, proprietor of Park
street moving picture theatre, is max
ing arrangements to begin within a
short time on the work of erecting a
brick block on the west side of Main
street, where he will have two stores
and his theater.
A. T. j. Wise of Gardiner, who has
been the guest of his mother. Mrs.
Lizzie Cramp, has returned home.
Miss Carolyn Ward has returned
from a several days visit with rela-
tives in Unity.
S. S. Smith and Alphonzo Dyer of
this town and l.. w. Frost, f. c.
Pooler and Frank Dyer of Palmyra
we're IN Dexter Wednesday to attend
the automobile show.
A pleasing private dancing party
was given in Perkins hall Thursday
evening by Don Morrison, Adelbert
Ames and Franklin Smith. Mrs. Jud-
son Nichols, Mrs. A. H. Burse and
Mrs. T. N. Drage were matrons. Mu-
ira OF Bangor.
Judson Nichols, proprietor of the
Lancey House and o. E. Libby left
Thursday for a few days outing in
the vicinity Of Jaclkman,
Mrs. Lizzie Dearing was called to
Dexter Thursday by the death OF her
mother, Mrs. Crowell, whose age
was over 80 years. The funeral SER
vices will be held Saturday morning
Frank A. Hackett is in Robinson
on business.
A meeting OF the New Era Auxiliary
was held at the Free Baptist church
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Velma
McCausland, Mrs. H. L. Palmer and
Mrs. Matte Gray hostesses. Refresh
ments were served.
T. S. Lancey left ednesday evening
on a business trip to Portland.
F. A. Patterson of Bangor, architect,
was in town Thursday on business.
Mrs Katherine Kidder Of Fairfield
was in town Thursday, leaving here
for Hartland, where she was called
by the death Of her half-sister, Mrs.
Harvey.
Mrs. f. A. Hackett was In Water
Vile Thursday.
Mrs. 0. II. Drake visited Thursday
friends in East Newport.
John Gordon left Thursday on a
business trip to Ellsworth.
Mrs. NJ. L. Damon went to Oakland
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

Skowhegan, Me, March 5.-(SpeclaD.
The names of the winners in the an
the Maine Daughters of the American
Revolution were announced Thursday
by Mrs. Lois w. Patten, chairman of
the Patriotic Education committee.
This contest was open to the Gram
mar grades throughout the State. The
subject chosen was, The Early Settle
ment of Pemaquid." This event was
selected to inauSurate a series dealing
with incidents in the history of this
State which will follow in chronolog
ical order as the subjects of essays in
future contests.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

benefit of wide telephone service on a
low cost basis. More than three thous-
and families and business places al
ready are enjoying the advantages of
this large cooperative telephone line.
whose like is not to be found else
where in New England.
'The campany's largest growth dur
ing the past year was in Belgrade, as
a result of the activity of Alexander
Mills, of Sidney, president of the
company Mr.. Mills services seem in
dispensable to another years spread
of lines in and further around Bel
grade and Augusta"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
SPARKS FROM maine WIRES.

Eden's Townmeeting.
The annual meeting of the town of
town of Eden, the richest town in
Maine, ended Wednesday afternoon af-
ternoon after being in session 2h
days, or about one day shorter than
usual This was due to the use Of the
Australian ballot for town officers and
$50 was voted to Frank j. Nash, who
devised and arranged the ballot. With
the final appropriations made
Wednesday about $4,000 in all Is to
be raised. The matter Of buying the
Mt. Desert toll bridge and making 1t
free was left to a committee which
will meet committees from other towns
interested and report at later meet
ing. A committee was appointed to
consider the matter of a town aims
house or house of correction and re-
port next year.
Large Lumber Deal.
Frank J. d. Barnjum of Boston has
purchased the entire timberland hold
ings Of the Shawmut Timberland Co.
on Dead river waters consisting of
the following townships: Langtown,
Flagstaff, part of Hobbstown, Black
Brook, Bog Brook, No. 8, Range 4,
Highland Plantation, Oliver Moulton
Tract and No. 3. Range 8, comprising
in all over 10000 acres. With this pur-
chase Mr.. Barnjum is now the largest
timberland owner on the Kennebec
river with single exception. The
terms are private but are understood
to be about half million dollars. Mr..
Barnjum has also purchased the char
ter of the South Branch dead River)
Log Driving Corporation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
The Winners in Prize Essay
Contest of Maine d. A. K.

The winners were Nellie Mayo
Farnsworth, Rockport, list; Beatrice
Mcclellan, South Portland, End; Mu-
riel G.. Bowers, Thomaston, 3rd; hon.
orary mention, Irene White, Lewis
ton; Jennie L. Rallantyne. Lincoln;
Zilda Sagarin, Skowhegan: Jeanette
Grob. Thomaston; Ruth Kimball, Ban
gor; Ruth Harbor. Waterville: Man
dana Marsh, Skowhegan.
The judges We're: Miss Lizzie Hus-
sey, Eunice Farnsworth Chapter.
Sllowhegan; Miss Helen Campbell.
Hannah Weston Chapter, Cherryfield;
Mrs. Fred S. Stevens, Elizabeth
Wadsworth Chapter, Portland.
The amount of the prizes are: IS
first; S., second, and 81, third
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
/. AUGUSTUS STANWoOD.
Former Augusta Man Passes Away at
Brooklyn, NJ. Y.

Word has been received OF the death
Of l. Augustus Stanwood Wednesday,
March 4, at Brooklyn, n. Y. Mr. STAN
wood was born In Augusta, the eldest OF
the 10 children of the late Daniel c. STAN
wood.
Until he moved to Brooklyn In the 70s
he was a resident of Augusta and Gardi-
ner. His first wife was Isabelle, daugh-
ter of Captain Nathan Sturgis of Angus
ia Mr. Stanwood Is survived by three
children, Daniel c., Maud and Mabel
(Mrs. Duncan of Broolsiyn), three BROTH
ers. Edward, Frederic and Thaddeus, and
three sisters, Mary (Mrs. Topliff}. Alice
and Margaret (Mrs. Wiloughby).
THE interment will be at Mr.. Pleasant
Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06


Alderman from Ward 5.
Arthur E. Percival. the present alder
man from Ward S. is a candidate for re-
election. He has had extensive expe-
rience in the city government, having
already served four years in the COM
mon council and a year in the Board
of Alderman. His many friends and
supporters in Ward predict his re-
turn 10 the upper branch with an in
creased majority.
MIR. Percival. who is a we'll known
milk dealer, is a native Of Augusta
and has always lived here, except for
period of five years when he lived in
Portland. For ten years he was en-
gagged in the grocery business on Wat
er street. He is a member of Beth
lehem Lodge, F. & A. NJ, of Augusta,
Hadattah Lodge, I. o. o. F. Of Port
land, North Augusta Grange and Au-
gusta Camp of Modern Woodmen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
Registration for
Three Days, 23S

At the close of the third day Of the
session of the Board of Registration
at o'clock Thursday evening, the
count showed that 81 new names had
been added to the list for the day,
making the total number for the three
days 23S. The number of new names
added thus far each day is as follows:
Tuesday, s2 Wednesday, 60; fhurs-
day, 81.
The session of the board Will close
at O'Clock this afternoon, arter
which hour no new names will be add
ed or corrections made to the lists.
indicates that the total
for the four days will ex-
coed anything in that line in the city,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

Lewis N. Orr. aged A. active In con-
tracing and building. died at his
home in Bangor Wednesday morning.
He was member of the Odd Fellows,
Grange and the Sons of Veterans and
Columbia Street Baptist church. A
widow survives.
Lyman Carter. 72 years old, for many
years a resident of Dixmont, died
Wednesday morning in Bangor. He
was a veteran of the Civil War, hav-
ing served in the 7th Battery of the
1st Maine Mounted Artillery. A sister
lives in Dixmont.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
HIGHER EDUCATION
Continued from Page one)

largely attended. The speakers we're
President Arthur T. Hadley Of Yale;
President C. r. Thwing OF Western
Reserve University and Prof. T. G,
Soares of Chicago University and
Dean Brown Of the Yale Divinity
School.
Mr.. Soares said there is q wide
spread feeling that we need genuine
revival of religion. Nothing but the
motive power that comes from the
fear and love of God can meet the
evils and dangers of modern life. II
must be an educational process, he
said.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
Funeral of Miss Emma S. Gilman.

Funeral services for the late Miss
Emma S. Gilman were held at 1890
Thursday morning at the home on the
West River road in Sidney, Rev. Paul
S. Phalen of the Unitarian church Of
ficiating. The attendance was large
and there were many beautiful floral
tributes. The remains were placed in
the tomb at Mt Pleasant cemetery, the
bearers being F. E. Howard, Edgar w.
Reynolds, William Williams and Elwin
D, Cony
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

Lester G. league, who is a candi-
date for reelection as warden in Ward
5, has already served two terms in
that capacity and has also served two
terms as member of the common
council. He is member of the North
Augusta Grange, the Methodist church
and Augusta Camp. Modern Woodmen.
In business Mr.. league has worked
for T. Fuller &c Son, George Wadleigh
and H. II. Hamlin. He is a native of
skowhegan but has lived in Augusta
II years and is a public spirited citizen
who believes in Republican policies
and government.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
Percy w. Morrill,, Candidate for Coun-
Gilman in Ward 5.

Percy ". Morrill,, a candidate for
councilman in Ward 5, has been in the
lower branch OF the city government
for two years, and his friends believe
he is entitled TO reelection. He was
born in this city April 80, 1885, attend
cd the common schools here and was
graduated from Shaw Business college
in 1905. He is a farmer by occupation.
Mr. Morrill, is a member of Bethlehem
Lodge. f. & 4. NJ. and is an active
Granger.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

One Of the latest signs of spring
to be reported is the appearance of
the waterfowl known as shelldrake,
two of which birds were seen Thurs
day morning in the open water below
the Kennebec dam These birds are
seldom seen in Augusta except very
late In the fall or in the early spring,
but 1t is reported that large fiocks of
them have wintered in the open wat
er in the vicinity of Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

Thursday for a few days visit with
her father. G. F. Allen,
Mrs. William Gray has returned
from a few days visit in Boston.
Miss Annie Wingate left Thursday
for Troy, where she was called by
the illness of her sster-in-law,
Mrs. Howard Jacobs went to Bangor
Thursday for few days visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Ord Wall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
Charles 3. Philhrick, Republican Can
didate for Councilman in Ward 8.

Charles 3. Philbrickyy-who is Re-
Ward 8, Is the well known grain dealer
at Cooinbs Mills, associated with the
firm of Pinkham & Philbrick during
the past IA years. He has also been
connected with the B. F. Parrot Co.
Mr.. Philbrick is a native of Augusta,
having been born here Dec. II, 1866,
and was educated in the common
schools of the city. He has been a
member of the common council before
and is now serving in that branch.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

The Cony High girls basketball team
will play the Skowhegan High girls to-
night at Assembly hall. A preliminary
game will be played between two picked
boys teams from the school. A dance
will follow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

Mrs r. C. Deering Of Augusta, who
had for the past three weeks been
surgical patient at the Augusta Cen
eral hospital, has so far recovered that
she left that institution Thursday for
home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

The condition of Rev. A. c. LaRi-
Were, rector of st. Augustine's Cath
olic church, who has for some time
past been Ill at the rectory on Wash
ington street, is reported to be very
serious and with no hope of recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
Frank J. Staples, Republican Candidate
for Councilman in Ward g..

for Councilman in Ward 6,
Frank J. Staples, who is a candidate
for Councilman in Ward c, has been
resident of Augusta for the past II
years and is a native of this state. He
was born in North Berwick in 1864, at
tended the Smith school in Augusta,
under G. A. Robertson and Edward
Little High in Auburn. For a number
of years he was agent for the Interna-
tional Harvester Co.. and after the
death of Louis Counee bought his oil
business, which is his present occu-
patton. He is a member OF Asylum
Lodge 1. o. o. F. and Loyal order of
Moose.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Kingsley will
leave today for Pennington to attend
the concert and ball to be given this
evening by Pilgrim Commandery, No.
| 49, K Il,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
Frank w. Damren, Candidate for Ward
Clerk in Ward 5.

Frank w Damren, the candidate for
ward clerk in Ward 5 is farmer and
member of the Grange. He has lived In
Augusta % years, coming here from
Belgrade, where he was born June 26,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

Mr.. and Mrs. John Dyer of Bangor
are in the city for few days as the
guests of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L
S Dyer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

Francis Maloney underwent surgical
treatment Thursday afternoon at the
Augusta General hospital for a severe
attack Of appendicitis.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
LOCAL BRIEFS.

The Queen Esther Circle will meet at
73o p. NJ. Friday with Miss Helen Mad
dox, 10 Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

The Kings Daughters will meet with
Miss Hazel Lenfest, IL Gannett street,
Friday evening, March g.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

Republican Candidate for Alderman in
Ward g.
Charles M. Taber, who is a candi-
date for Alderman in Ward 6, was born
In Wiscasset in 1862, received his ed
ucation in public schools of Rockland
and Bath, has resided in Augusta 33
years and has been in business on
Water street for the past 20 years.
He Is a member of Bethlehem Lodge,
+. & A. NJ, Cushnoc Chapter, Trinity
Commandery, Asylum Lodge |. o. O.
F., Past Commandant Canton Augusta,
Charter Member of Caianthe Lodge K.
of P. He was member of the Board
of Aldermen in 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

There will be Food sale at the Con-
gregational chapel Saturday after
noon at oclock.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

Benz. H. Tracy, who was a member
Of the police force in 1909, and who
has been employed by the street rail-
way for II years, is a candidate for
constable On the Republican ticket in
Ward 5. He was born in Rome, May
%, 1864 and is a well and favorably
known citizen Of the city. He is a
member of the Odd Fellows.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
LOCAL NOTICE.

The S. Of v. Auxiliary will give
supper Saturday night in G. A. R. hall
from to z. mar5d2t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

Harry C. Jones, who is a candidate
for Ward Clerk in Ward 6, was born
in 1877 in Windsor, where he received
his education. He came to Augusta in
1895. He is a popular barber and has
been in business on Water street sew
eral years. His friends predict his
election along with the rest of the
ticket in this ward.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

In the last year one aviator was
killed for every $4,000 miles flown.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

RepubUCdn IdnuIuate TOT WdTueIl III
Ward 6.
Benjamin F. Mcfarland, Republican
candidate for warden in Ward 6, was
born in 1851 in Augusta. He has been
a Republican all his life. He was edu-
Gated in the public schools. He later
served on the police force under City
Marshals Morse and Bean, and also
served as night watchman in the Can
nett Publishing house for about II
years. Three years of his life was
passed in Massachusetts as boss farm
er at the Lyman School for Boys. He
is now retired from active business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

Republican Candidate for Councilman in
Ward 6.
Albert E. Folsom, a candidate for
Councilman in Ward was born in
Augusta in 1879, received his educa-
ton in Augusta public schools and
Cony High school. For the past six
teen years he has been in business in
the firm n. T. Folsom e. Son. Mr..
Folsom is a P. M. of Augusta Lodge
f. & A. M, Past High Priest of Cush-
noe Chapter, Deputy Master of Alpha
Council, also a member of Trinity
Commandry. He sanctions Swifts
stand in every particular, and was a
candidate for Councilman last year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06

Ward 6.
William Hamilton, candidate for con-
stable in Ward 6, was born in Show
hegan in 1850. He moved to this city
with his parents in 1855 and has been
a resident ever since. He has been a
member of the Augusta Police force
under Chiefs McFadden and Morse,
and was one of the most faithful and
efficient officers on the force. At pres
ent he is night watchman at the mills
of the Augusta Lumber Co.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-02-16
BOOM ". D. FOULKE
AS INDIANA SENATOR
Progressives Talk of Local
Man For the National Up
per House.

Among the prominent Progressives
in the state mentioned as possible
candidates for United States Senator
is William Dudley Foulke, of this city.
Mr.. Foulke, who acted as toa oastmaster
for the Progressive banquet in Indi-
annapolis Saturday night, left immedi-
ately for New York city and it was
impossible to interview him on his re-
ported candidacy. Others mentioned in
this connection were w. G. Bobbs, of
indianapolis, Frederick X. Landis, of
Logansport, Edward c. Toner of An
derson and Otis f. Gulley of Danville
At the banquet Saturday night ev-
cry speaker declared that the Progress
sives have made big gains, that this
fact is evidenced by the enthusiasm in
every part of the state. Practically
every county has nominated tickets
whereas last year only about sixty
had tickets in the field
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-02-16
EVERYTHING READY
FOR X OF P, JUBILEE
Electrical Effects Will Be the
Best Ever Seen Here, Says
Chairman Roberts.

E1emplitication of Pythian friend
ship, charity and benevolence will be
shown in ritualistic form at the gold
en- jubilee of the local orders of the
Knights of Pythias Thursday evening
at the Coliseum.
The Coliseum will be arranged as a
lodge room with the officers at their
respective stations and with all the
decorating and lighting effects inter
woven with the miscellaneous pro-
gram. The Coliseum will be open d.
T:30 O'Clock to everybody, whether
members of the organization or not.
No reservations of seats will be made
The program will start at 8 o'clock
Probably the most beautiful part of
the program will be the final number,
the closing service.
''Promptly at o'clock the Coliseum
will be in total darkness,' said Chair
man Roberts of the general commit
tee in charge of the jubilee. 1T is de-
sirous that the audience be seated be-
fore that time. The different light eff
fects will be produced as the program
advances. Congressman John A. NJ.
Adair, who will deliver the address, is
probably one of the most eloquent
speakers in this section of the coun-
try and Pythians are expecting to hear
something interesting and instructiny
from him.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-02-16
One Teacher
To Study Carefully
Is Students
Principal Pcke Tells Instructors that Individual knowledge
Of Childs Real Likes and Disikes in the Curricu-
um Are Essential to Success.

With the assertion that the average school child
exist Frank G. Pcke principal of the Richmond high school,
that he will work the principle of individual work
for each child by assigning high school pupil to each of twenty
take through the four starting
September.
The teachers will be given Of questions and will know $50
facts about the ds social condition. home e general
ancestry every other influence the future of the
pupil.
best fitted pupil will selected instead teach
o
OUTLINED.
which will be high school
de-
IN his
fitted specialize in Latin other subject which
lies
be o
a a
need in theiri