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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-19
BoWDoIN.

Arthur Batcnelder, who is i'll with
pneumonia, is improving.
William Rideout has leased for a
year the home farm Of Peter Renneau,
who will remain in Lewiston, where
he has employment
Mildred Lane recently passed a few
days at the home of her teacher, Miss
Rose, at Lisbon.
Mrs. Charles Farnum is passing the
winter in Rumford Falls, where Mr..
Farnum is employed.
Miss Henrietta Hickey and friend
of Gardiner have. been passing a few
days in Bowdoin at the home of
George Hickey.
Miss Ethel Beal, who recently taught
the Wood school, has resumed her
studies at the State Normal school in
Pennington.
Miss Effie Pratt has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Maud Purington, in
Litchfield.
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Buzzell of Rip
ley are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Buzzell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-19
Flynn Right on the Job.

Leo p Flynn doesn't care anything
about Bill Fleming of Old Town. The
following telegram from New York
Saturday morning will testify to that:
Soldier Barfield of Brooklyn bumped
into a surprise of his young life Fri
day night at the East New York A. G.
when he met Wild Bill Fleming, the
Maine wild cat. Fleming carried the
battle to the soldier and whaled away
at his mid-section until his body was
like raw beef. The final bell was 6.
welcome respite for the Brooklynite,
who seemed to tire after the sew
enth round. 1t was the best bout of
the season for MANY moons. Official
weights, Barfield lat, Fleming 144.
LEO p. FLYNN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-19
BATH ICE RACES.
Bath Driving Club Matinee Well At
tended by Horseman.

Bath, Me-, Jan. 1S-The Bath Driving
Club held matinee race Saturday AFTER
noon which was attended by many horse
men from miles around. The races were,
holly contested and the entries sufficient
ly numerous to make them all interest
ing. The summary:
CLASS A.
Robert W., Augustus A. Percy......1 1 II
Kentucky Maid, James Wheeler....2 2 2
Time-.S4 IA, 81, 40.
CLASS B. .
Texarkana, Dr. Maxwell Powers3 1
Douglas Direct, E9ward Emery 2 2
Time-.43, Al, Al, .3Sa.
CLASS c.
Constantinus, O. w. Page. 1 II
Friday, George E. Legard. .......1 8 8
Donald e, Edward Emery ........3 2 2 2
Rabb, John Taylor ................0 0 4
Time-.H, AT, .46. As. 4
CLASS D.
Gillett, Scott Andrews ......1
Dream Forbes, Arthur ]. Dunton..5 2 ~
Hiram. Fred ). Parks
Prince, Harry Plummer ..............3
Tony Harry O. Richardson. .........0 8 6.
Topsy, William Belanger ...........4 5 a
Time--51, .43, "a
Starter Charles T.. jackson Judges
Fred A. Fuller. DR.. Harry F. NORM. Io-s
seDh Avery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-19

MariaviIIe GRANGE,

MariavilIe Grange met Jan. 10 with
the usual attendance. officers were
installed by Brother Daniel G. Young,
assisted by Sister Blanche Heath.
Two candidates were instructed in the
third and fourth degrees. A harvest
feast was served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-19
Charles II. Foss.

The death of Charles H. Foss &C.
Cured IN the hospital here Friday
night after a long illness. He was born
in Durham, Me, so years ago. He en-
listed in the 9Th Me. l.. A. Nov. 30.
1861, and was discharged Jan. 18,
1852 for disability. He was a shoe
maker by trade and worked in Free
port many years. He was admitted to
this Branch from that town June IA,
1913
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-19
acknowledgements to Meet.

Boston. Jan. ia match race of 800
wards between Don F. Lippincott of U.
of p. the intercollegiate furlong cham
pion. and Thomas J. Halpin. the B. a.
A. track captain. has been arranged for
the annual indoor games of the associa-
ton to be held Feb. T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-19
MoHa,e Signs with Yankees.

New York, Jan. 1S--Martin McHale,
pitcher who was purchased last season
by the New York Americans from the
Jersey City club Of the International
League, signed contract with the Yam
KEGS late last night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-19
Accept Challenge.

The Kingbirds bowling aggregation do
hereby accept the challenge issued by
the Live Wires of Gardiner for series
of three games for the championship of
Kennebec county, the first game to be
played at the Colonial alleys Tuesday
evening.
CHARLES GEORGAKLIS,
Manager
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-19

Starter. Charles T. Jackson. Judges,
Fred A. Fuller. DR.. Harry F. NORM. Jo-
seph Avery.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17

governing of foreign ships fishing in British waters, Il was pointed out that scow loads of fish could be shipped out free Of any tariff and in a GaW state while the law of Britt h Columbia will not permit the shipment of fish until they have been frozen, canned or put ur in somo preserved state. Men ton was made of his many trials and tribulations eXpar- fenced while presenting the Alaska Railroad Bill to Congress and the many difficulties he had to overcome. There was a strong opposition represented there in Washington in the nature of a large body of lob bists, who forever hans ,,n 7, the senator's and representa- tives' doors awaiting an op- portunity to seek the influence of the law makers in defeating any particular bill of impor- tance, and this was especially true of the Alaskan bill. Time and time again he was applaud ed when mention was made ol his past work for Alaska and Alaskans. A list of the unm- erous bills he had submitted to Congress relative to Alaska was read, and this was met with hearty applause.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17

unknown heirs at law of the
 said John Fintzen, deceased, arc
 hereby cited and ordered to
 show cause before the under signed U. $. Commissioner and EN-Ollicio Probate Judge at his office i'll Sulzer, Alaska. at 10 o'clock am. of Saturday, October 3rd, 1914, why such order of sale should not be granted as prayed for in said petition, and why such sale should not be made in the man. ner provided by law.
 This order to show cause is issued and dated at Sulzer, Alas ka, this the first day of Septem- Der, A. D, lqlA, and service therefore is ordered by publi- cation for four successive weeks in not less than four con secutive regular issues of the hetchikan Miner, a weekly newspaper published at Ketch- lkan. Alaska. and of general circulation in the vicinity of Sulzer, Alaska, ill which pre- clnct no newspaper is published and it is further ordered thab a copy of this order be posted for a like period at the Pest Office in Sulzer, Alaska, which is nearest the place where the d cedent resided lat the t.me of his death, and at two ether public places within this pre- cipeb.
 W. J. PIGG, U. s. Commis- sloner and Ex-Officio Probate Judge.
 Ja.GOB LAUTH, Administra- stor of the estate of John Flint zen, deceased.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
Will Act On Defensive

Paris, Sept. lo-It is officially announced that the Germans are still retiring everywhere and are abandoning their posi- tons where they had erected many Qualifications. The retreat IS less rapid than it has been, and it is now the general i'm prssion that the withdrawal of the German army is for the purpose of reorganizing for ar other campaign. It is also believ ed that the Germans will now fight on the defensive only.
 London. Sept. 15-The main part of the retreating German army still continues to remaln intact and it is believed that supreme clash is yet 10 come Plans are made for the trencn and German armies to exchange an eqcal number of prisoners
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
F. A. NO. 679
Department of the Interior,

United States Land Office, Juneau, Alaska.
 July, 15, 1914.
 Notice is hereby given that Felix II. tiedler, whose post office address is Ketchihan, Alaska, has filed in this office his application and proof of final entry in support thereof, for the following describ ad tract of land situated on Ora, vina Island in Lat, 55 deg. 20 min. North. Long,, 13i deg. fl min. 30 sec. West, and Tongass Narrows, and directly across said Narrows from the town of Ketchikan, Alaska. saidapplica- ton being under the homestead laws and the Act of March ,, 1903, modifying thy same ill Alaska:
 Beginning at Cor. No. 1, meander corner on line of or iinary high tide of Tongass Narrows whence U. s. L. NJ. No. [, bears N. S2 deg. 5S min. E. i34.S9 chs, and witness corner bears dus south POT chs, hence Northerly meandering along the shore of said Ton gass Narrows. 39.92 chs, to Cor No. ?, meander corner, on line of ordinary high tide said Narrows, whence w. c, bears $. 55 deg. .97 chs, thence s. 5 chs, to Cor. No. 3. thence due w. 6.37 chs. to Cor. No. 4, thence due S. 39.0l chs, to Cor. No. 5, thence due East 57.54 chs, to Cor. No. 6, thence due N. 3l.54 chs, to Cor. No. 1, the place of beginning, containing an area of 2Sg.33 acres. Mag. Variation 20 deg. 40 min. E. Be ing U. s. Survey 1OS1.
 | Any and all persons claiming any portion of said land or de- siring to show it's mineral char acter, are required to file their protests or adverse claims under oath within the period of i publication of this notice, or within thirty days Thereafter.
 C. B. WALKER Register. First Publication Aug. 2i i9iA. Last Publication Sept. Is 1914.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
cANNERY SHUTS DOWN


 The cannery located at Loring has shut down for the season, and the steamer employed III conjunction with the work al the cannery will proceed south within a few days. From now on the fish caught in the seines will be sent to Wrangell in or der to permit the completion Of the Chinese contract. The con- tracts were filled in ample time, and in addition to this sev eral thousand cases in excess were packed.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
REPORT A GOOD SEASON

As the Pure Food Fish Com pany closed down last Sunday most of it's employees went south on the Humboldt last night. The company report That 1t would have continued much longer had the run Of fish continued. However, they have had fairly good season as they packed and shipped many thousand cases of salmon, which Were not sold cnder contrac, like many of the other cam ar- ies.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING

In the Commissioners Court for the Precinct of Sulzer, Ter. ritory of Alaska, In Probate.
 In the matter of the estate of Fred Ishuara q ceased. Notice is hereby given that the final account of J. D. Wynne, ad- ministrator of the estate of Fred Ishuara, deceased, has been rendered 10 this court for settlement and that the 2lst day of September 1914, at ? o'clock pm, has been duly ap- pointed by said court for the settlement of said account, at which lime any person inter- ested in said estate may appear and file his exceptions i'll writing to said account and at- test the same.
 Dated August IT, 1914.
 w. J. PIGG. U. s. Commis- sioner and Probate Judge.
 J. D. Wynne, Administrator. First Publication Aug. 21, 1914 Last Publication Sept. IS 1914,
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17

Delegate Wickersham who is touring Alaska on a campaign for reelection as Alaska's dele gate to congress was given a rousing reception at the Red Mems Hall last evening where he gave d talk lasting about two hours,
 The introductory speech was made by D. Smith Harris.
 Judge Wickersham had forti- fled himself in commenting up on the positions assumed by his opponents by having letters and other documents showing where they are of one political party now, whereas only a couple of years ago they were lined up with the opposite factions. Letters, law books, congre slonal records and pres idehtial messages figured rath. CT conspicuously in bearing out his point why the people of Al aska should give him their sup port in the coming election in November. The Republicans. Democrats, Socialists, Bull Moosers, and Non-Partisans all came in for a polite wrap, yet he said he was anything but ia lady like man in Wash ington." He dwelt at consider able length on the Home Rule for Alaska and spoke of it from every angle, even to the extent of quoting President Wilson : message to Congress on Alas kan affairs,
 As to the fish question, he stated that there should be new legislation enacted whereby the preservation of the fish would D assured for the Alaskan people and not for the interest of { foreign country. He has under consideration a bill to be pre- sented to Congress covering the shipment of fish from this country identical with the law
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
A FEW FISH


 Hans Apsch, who has been operating the Mountain Point fish trap reports that there has been caught within the pa>' season in the neighborhood Ol 307,00O fish, which have been sold to the various canneries in ana about Ketchikan. The il ;ll trap located at Snow Point was not fishing this season owing to the fact that it was imros- sible to get it in working condi- ton before the beginning pl the season.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING

Tn the Commissioners Court for the Precinct of Sulzer, Ter ritory of Alaska, In Probate.
 In the matter of the estate ol Walter Yeltatzie, deceased. Notice is hereby given that the final account of Jacob Lauth. administrator of the estate o1 Walter Yeltatzie deceased. has been rendered to this court for settlement and that the 2isi day of September 1914, at ? O. clock p.m., has been duly ap- pointed by said court for tho settlement of said account, al which time any person inter ested in said estate may appear and file his exceptions in writing to said account and at lest the same.
 Dated. August IT, 1914.
 w. J. PIGG, U. s. Commis sioner and Probate Judge.
 JACOB LAUTH, Administra- tor.
 First Publication Aug. Fl, 1914 Last Publication Sept. IS 1914.
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The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
FOREIGN MAIL ARRIVES

A large amount of Russian mail was received yesterday or the Princess Sophia by the local post office from Russia Every piece of it had been oper ed and sealed again by the gov ernmnt authorities in Russia This is the first mail received from Russia in several weeks Evidently the government is a fraid that it's Alaskans subject. may learn a little war news.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
GAS BOAT BURNS

The gasoline boat Fox, Capt A. A. Gabbs owner, was burn ed last week near Shelter isl and. The Fox was formerly in the mail service between Ju- II au and Rake. The origin of the fire is unknown. The crew barely escaped in a small boat. The Fox carried $3,000 lnsur- ance. Douglas Island News.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17

Mr. Glen Bartlett, manager of the Revilla Hotel, left last night on the Mariposa for Ju- neau where he cantemplates spending a short vacation. Mrs. Bartlett had contemplated ac.- e6a'panying her husband as far as Wrangell, where she was to spend q short time with relat ives, but owing to the illness of their daughter, her trip had to Da postponed.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17

Ed. Russel of the Juneau Dispatch is local visitor in town for a few days, having ar lived down on the Alameda last vening.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17

Mir. J. c. Johnson, keeper of Guard Island light station, Was a local visitor today, for the purpose of getting supplies for his station.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17

Miss M, B, Larson who has been visiting her brother for some time left On the Alameda for the south last night.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17

The Alameda left for the south last night with large passenger list and among those taking passage from here were A. Tyler, J. B. Stamm, F. J. Griffiths, Mr. and Mrs. Gould, Miss Gould, Miss NJ. B. Larson. Mr. and Mrs. NJ. E. Moore, and R. A, w. Wilson.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
Campaign Continues

Berlin Sept. 16-The western campaign of the German army continues without either side being proclaimed victorious Ill the recent engagements. The official statements issued arc more or less reserved in claim ing any victory. It is, however. announced that the French af- forts to break through the Ger man army has been successful along the isolated parts of the German line. In an official statement issued today it is de- clared that the forces of the Kaiser continue to advance in East Prussia,
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
Is Considering Message

Washington, Sept. 15-The State Department has knowl- edge that the Kaiser has been considering for several days the message sent to him from President Wilson regarding peace. This has got diplomat ic officials in q quandry, and they are wondering what the exchanges will be in case peace is declared. The secretary al the French embassy says that victory Is complete. Eevn the Austrians are withdrawing and going to protect their country from invasion by the Russians.
 London. Sept, i5-Persistent rumors are afloat that the larg- CT part of the Austrian army has surrendered to the Rus sians. No ratification of this cOlld he had
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY

Shanghi, Sept. 16-Advices nave been received here stating hat the German battleships stationed i'll China and now in Lhe harbor at Kaiu chau made q sally against the Japanese ships that are blockading that Fort and were repulsed after some fierce fighting. The damage sustained on either side was not given.
 Japanese Cavalry in China
 Pekin, Sept. i6-The Japanese cavalry is reported just outside the five mile limits of Kiau chan. They are effectually cut ting off the Germans from re- eeiving any aid from the land tide, and just what the next no.e on the part of the Mika- dos forces will be is only prob- ematical.
 Germans will Give Battle
 Paris, Sept. 16-According to ihe latest information, the Ger man army has established it. self along the line north of the Aisne river with the avowed in tentiCn of giving battle Do the Allied forces as they have built strong entrenchments and an other battle of great importance is surely imminent. The pre- sumption is that fresh forces from German territory will be sent there 10 reinforce these troops who have been driven a. way from their goal, Paris.
 Servians MoboIize
 London, Sept. 16-Announce- ment is made that Servia has placed.in the field over t5O,0OO
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17

Delegate Wickershdm arrived last night from the south on the Mariposa and was greeted by a large number of his ardent supporters. who were out in full force with the Firemen's band to pay tribcte to him. Mir. will be the guest of the Revil- la Hotel during his stay and will make his headquarters there while in town. The large flor al offering which was present ed to him by his Seattle friends was placed on exhibition last night in the lobby of the hotel. There was a general reception held throughout the evening dur ing which time there was a re- newal of old acquaintances and the making of new ones.
 Later in the evening a con- cert, through the instrumental ity Of another political faction. was given by the Firemen's band ill the lobby of the Sted- man Hotel, during the course Of the evening some fine selections were rendered by tn band. A large number of ladies had gathered about the lobby listen ing to the strains of the music. Mir. Wickersham was accorded another reception and was met with applause when he enter ed the lobby of the Stedman. and throughoct the evening there Was a continual stream of citizens who assured him of their best wishes in the coming campaign for election,
 From now until the time of the election he will have visitea every town in Southeastern AL aska, and will visit not only the towns to the westward, but will go to the interior. Some little time will be spent at Fairbanks where he has considerable work in hand.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17

men who are to be used in an offensive movement against the forces of the dual monarchy. All along there has been con- siderable secrecy in regards to the movements and position to be taken by them in this great WAT
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17

The By-Products Company of Wards Cove, state that they have been receiving consider able refuse from the various canneries in Southeast Alaska. As the name signifies it has been utilizing the waste to the extent of making a fertilizer equal to the results produced by the use of guano. This re- fuse is dried and then shipped outside and there is mixed with other ingredients in order to make a first class fertilizer.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17

Job printing at the Miner
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
Cables Are Cut

London, Sept. i5-Communi- cation between Canada and New Zeland has been cut off a the cable has been severed near Tanning Island.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
Germans Routed at Sens

London, Sept. l5IThe Germ- an army has been routed by the French and are now being driy- en ant of Sens, a place about 75 miles southeast of Paris. AS the army is in full retreat there is no doubt but that they arg in bad straits, and each day brings added disaster to the remaining army, which in the beginning of the struggle was the pick of the Kaiser's sol diers.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
Servia Successful

London, Sept. 15-Advices arc received here stating that Serv- ia has been successful in its operations around Semlin, where several engagements bo,.a Ioo. fo,,ob4 of Iofo
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
EnaIish Successful in Africa

London, Sept. 1o-The Eng fish forces have gone into the German colony in South Africa and have seized considerable territory and property belonging to the German government.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY

Paris, Sept. 15-The French and Allied armies have at last re entered Amiens, which was tax en by the Germans about week or ten days ago. Many wound cd soldiers and guns were aDan- doned when the German army made a hasty retreat ln the di- rection of Belgium. The fight ing was fierce but the Germans being short of provisions ana ammunition had nothing lett but a complete surrender and thought it better to retreat leaV ing their equipment on the field and in the town. IhiS same army was within forty miles of Paris, and now they have been driven back over a hundred miles.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
Trying to Get Peace

Paris, Sept. f5-General Von Derholz, tine German military Governor who occupied the greater part Of Belgium, has gone on mission to Antwerp. under the heaviest kind Of guard, and will endeavor to end the war between Germany and Belgium. It is understood that certain concessions will be made On both sides
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
Germans Make a Stand

London, Sept. 15-The Ger man army has taken q stand at Gpped Aisne, where they hope to check the onrushing Allied forces. Should they retreat much further it will mean the abandonment Of both Belgium and France to the Allies.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17
Russians Forced to Retreat

StPetersburg, Sept. i5-1t is authentically reported in this city that General Rennenkampf was forcel to retreat back to- wards the Rus sian border ia East Prussia, on account of the arrival of reinforcement; the Germans have had from the army that has been fighting on Trench soil.
The Ketchikan miner., 1914-09-17

United States Land Office Juneau, Alaska.