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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
Western Amateur Golf Match

Grand Rapids, Mich, July 3l.-James D.
Standish. Jr., a youth from Detroit, will
meet Charles Evans. Jr., of Edgewater
Club. Chicago, tomorrow in the final
match of 36 holes for the western ANA
teur golf championship. The semi-finals
were played today. Evans won from D.
e. Sawyer of Wheaton up and 1; Stand
ish by holding a 15-foot put on the home
green defeated Phil Stanton OF Grand
Rapids up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
AMERICAN NAVAL
OFFICERS RECALLED

Geneva, Switzerland. July 31.-Sev-
eral American naval officers on leave
in Switzerland were recalled today on
orders from Washington. The Swiss
government has ordered a partial mob
ilization and the troops are ready to
defend the neutrality of Switzerland.
Food has risen in price from 10 to
20 per cent. and the Swiss government
in anticipation of the outbreak of war
is accommodating large quantities of
wheat and corn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
500 AUsTRIANs AT
GARY, IND, WILL FIGHT

Gary. Ind' July Blight hundred
Aus.rians' employees Of the local steel
MUS, are prepared to return to their
native country for service against
Gerv1a. "e"iis.
a meeting in Servian headouar-
o1s, goo names were added to the list
oI Esoo who already had pledged
themselves to return and Join KIno
Peters forces. '' A'ne
1t was said at a meeting Of 7ooo
Croatians that they would ioin the
cefvians. servian women are organ.
izing a Red Cross brigade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur l.. Holmes will
leave Saturday for Harpswell, where Mrs
Holmes will make a months visit with
relatives. During her absence Miss Ha-
eel Young will act as assistant in the Of
flee of the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Clarence Boston. who has been connect
ed with the Hollingsworth & Whitney
mills for several years. has resigned his
position and with Mrs. Boston will leave
soon for Providence. r. l.. where he has
accepted another position. Mr.. and Mrs.
Boston have made many friends in Wa
terville and their departure is a source of
regret
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
THIS MORNING BULLETINS

council of ministers held at Peterhoff,
according to ST. Petersburg dispatch to
the Times. wps confronted last night
with nIodified situation resulting from
assurances by the German ambassador
following upon messages exchanged be-
tween the Russian Emperor, the German
Emperor and King George
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
DANISH EDITORS
TAKEN BY GERMANS

Copenhagen, July 31.--All the edi-
tors of the Danish papers at Hader-
sleswig, have been arrested by the
German authorities and imprisoned in
the fortress. The Danish German
frontier is barred by German troops
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Vital statistics for the month of July
show that there have been 10 deaths, Is
marriages and 30 births. During June
there were 33 marriages and only six
births. For the first time in six years
there were no Fourth of July babies in
Waterville. The stork visited homes on
the third and fifth. but was probably too
busy elsewhere to come around and leave
a real patriotic son or daughter OF Uncle
Sam
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
FALLS BEFORE
SQUAIR. 6-3. 4-6. 6-2

Chicago, July SIR. B. Powell. late
Canadian representative in the Davis cup
matches and favorite for the western
championship. fell In the fourth round of
the western tournament today before the
prowess of Alexander Sauair, 6-3, 4-6. s-2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
GERMANS GUARD
r. r. PROPERTIES

Koenigsberg. Germany, July 31.-The
German military authorities have posted
notices that the railroad station and
tracks here have been placed under mill
tary guard. Nobody is allowed to ap-
preach within distance of lo0 yards
from the tracks and culverts and an or
der says that civilians ,disobeying the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
REV. JOHN F. POWER,
MAINE CENTRAL, DEAD

Rutland, Mass, July 31.-Rev. John
r. Power aged 80, a native of Boston
and citrate at the Portland, Me-, ca
thedral, died of tuberculosis this aft
ernoon. He was brother of James
Power, the B. A. A. runner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Kreuser, the Germans, In straight seats
at 6-1, 6-1. 60. On the final tally the
score stood at Is games to 4, and 81 points
to 50. The concerted team work of
Brookes and Wilding easily tricked the
Germans into all sorts of impossible po-
sitions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

For the second consecutive morning
Deputy Sheriff Harrington made
seizure Friday at the Maine Central
freight sheds of four 5-gallon kegs OF
whiskey, consigned to persons in Read
field. The liquor was taken to the
store room in the city building and
later libeled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
BILL REMOVES
CURRENCY ISSUE

Washington, July 31.-By unanimous
vote the Senate banking committee at
hastily called meeting late today ia
vorably reported to the Senate a bill
removing certain restrictions upon the
issue of emergency currency by ma
tional banks under the Aldrich-Vree
land act A few minutes later the bill
was unanimously passed in the Sem
ate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Lowney, Mise
Emma Currier and Percy Parsons of
Caribou are on an auto trip to Water
vile. arriving Saturday. They are the
guests for week of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Barton, 40 Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
LIFE SENTENCE FOR
MRS. WAKEFIELD

New Haven, CT, July sL-Mrs. Bessie.
]. Wakefield. convicted last night of muir
der in the second degree in participating
in the killing of her husband. VIM o.
Wakefield at Cheshire on June g. 1918,
was sentenced to state prison for life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Three men have been at work for
three successive evenings ehopping
away the roots of the large tree along
side of the new Elks' home, and there
is little possibility that it will fall
Saturday evening. Telephone employees
are doing the work, chopping from
supper time until darkness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Clarence Stroute who has been making
brief business stay in Waterville, re-
turned to his home in Milbridge Friday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
OKLAHOMA r. r. TO BE
SOLD FOR MILLION

Purcell, Okla. July 31.-The Oklahoma
Central Railroad will be sold to it's bond
holders for about 100000 here today. ac-
cording to an announcement by Asa
Ramsey, receiver. who said he had only
received the one bid. 1t is understood
the road will be leased to the Santa Fe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Friday, the last day OF the month. off,
cially brought 10 close John B. North
colts connection with ths local Y. NJ. C.
A. With his family he will remain in
Waterville for short time getting ready
for the big move to Gary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Governor w T. Haines left with par
ty of friends Friday morning on an auto
trip and will spend Sunday on his farm
at Mount Vernon, returning to Water
Vile Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
WILL AID DURING CRISIS

Washington, July 31.-Secretary Nc
Adoo issued a statement saying the
treasury department will help as far
as sit legitimately may" in New York
or elsewhere during the present situa-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
German Shipments Suspended

vigo. Spain, July S1.-The agents of
German export houses have received
instructions today that shipments were
suspended until further notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES,
Found Dead in Her Chair

Found Dead in Her Chair
Miss Hattie Davis, aged about 65,
was found dead Thursday at her home
near New Sharon. Neighbors knew
that she had been i'll and when she
failed to take in the milk left by
dealer Investigation was made. DR.. O.
B. Head and Arthur Smith of New
Sharon entered through window and
found her dead in a chair. The doctor
pronounced death due to natural
causes. There were more than 80 cats
in the house. One of them, shaped like
a kangaroo with short front legs, was
guarding the body and made vicious
attack on the man, but was beaten
off. The cat advanced toward them on
its hind legs like a kangaroo until
within spring distance. Miss Davis was
not known to have any near relatives
She had lived in New Sharon for many
years. She had been dead at least "a
hours when found and the cats were
ravenous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Mr. and Mrs. z. E. Walker of Bangor
and Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Yale of New York
stopped off In Waterville for dinner FRI
day while en- route by auto from Bangor
to Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Mckenzie of Phil
lips were visitors in Waterville Friday.
Idr. Mckenzie is proprietor of the Nc
Kenzie string of stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Charles F. Meserve, president of Shaw
University, Raleigh. N. c., who has been
passing the summer at Squirrel Island,
is visiting In Waterville at the home of
Mrs. F. E. Drake, Burleigh street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Remains of Mrs. Cecilia A Prentiss,
who died Thursday in Augusta, will be
brought to Waterviile on the noon train
Saturday and will be buried in the Pine
Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
Raise German Discount

Berlin, July 31.-The rate of discount
of the Imperial Bank Of Germany was
raised from to per cent. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

special excursion will be run from
>. aterville to Old Orchard on the Maine
Central Sunday. The train will leave
here at A. NJ. and. returning, arrived
about p. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
Scotland Exchanges Closed

Glasgow, Scotland, July 91.-The
Stock Exchanges here and in Edin-
burg were both closed today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold ToAnan of Chica-
so are visiting at the home of Mr.. Tot
mans sister. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cush-
man, Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Manchester, England, July S1.-The
committee of the Manchester Stock
Exchange ordered the market closed
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
MOBILIZATION IN
AUSTRO-HUNGARY

Vienna, July 31.-Complete military
and naval mobilization was ordered
by the Austro- Hungarian government
tonight in reply to the Russian mo-
biliza ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
Late Augusta Locals.

= Rooney Turner and Phillip Hill have
returned from 2zs-miie automobile trip
! z ths northern secsioneo of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Mrs. j. r. Pollard and Miss Florence
Pollard have returned from Gorham,
where they went to attend the wedding
of niece of Mrs Pollard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Mrs. Herbert NJ. Keene of Auburn, who
has been visiting her mother. Mrs. Jane
Rackliffe, returned to Auburn Friday and
was accompanied by her mother. who
will make a short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
Russian Spy Arrested

Allenstein, Germany, July n.-A
Russian spy was arrested here today
He is said to belong to the st. Peters,
burg military intelligence department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Mrs. James McGinnis and daughter,
Miss Helen McGinnis. returned Fri
day afternoon from a months stay at
Owls Head. 3sr ass te5U0gs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. e. x. Thayer and Mrs.
II. W. wilkins of Brookline, Mass, are
spending a few days in the city visiting
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
GARDINER.
Albion c. Clark

Albion C. Clark died at 10 o'clock
Friday evening at his home, No. Ma
pie street Randolph. He was II years
old. Funeral arrangements announced
later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
Police Disperse Spanish Crowds

Barcelona, July a1.-street nantes
tations in favor of Servia were organ
lied here today, but were dispersed by
the police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
6 Per Cent, Rate at Vienna
Manchester Stock Exchange Closes

Vienna, July 31.--The bank rate
here today was advanced to per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Rev. Mr.. Selleger of Augusta will
preach at the Sunday morning service
in the Winslow Congregational church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Frank T. Ross of St. stephen, N. b.,
made a hurried trip to Waterville Friday
and returned on an evening train
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Waldo and Elliot Pratt of Wellesley
Hills. Mass, were among the out-of-town
folks who motored through waterville
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Tinker's Orchestra furnished music
for a well-attended dance Friday eve-
ming in Assembly hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

W. W. Brown is a guest at the home
of Mrs. Browns parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Lowe, Elm Terrace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
WATERvILLE.

Captain and Mrs. Silas Adams left FRI
day afternoon for a few days stay with
relatives in Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Mrs, Guy Hall and daughter of Dor
chester, Mass, is visiting relatives and
friends in the city for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
Liverpool Closes Exchange

Liverpool. July 31.-The Stock Ex-
change here was closed for business
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01

Preaching service and other exer.
cises will be held as usual Sunday
morning at the Free Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-01
sprinevaie, Me, Boys in Court

Eight minors, Arthur Lessard, AL
phonse Proulx, Joseph Proulx, George
Lavalle, Albert Caron, John Caron,
Frank TAYLOR and Charlie Berry, all
Of Springvale, were convicted in the
Sanford municipal court Thursday of
malicious mischief. The boys admitted
they had entered a building on the
premises of Arthur P. Morrill,, a
dairyman, defaced the interior and
smashed 20 panes of glass from the
windows.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-04-23
Heal up the wound.

Now that the primary il over let every loyal citizen ot
Lee county again bend his undivided energy and efforts o-
ward the upbuiIdpg 81 Lee county at home and abroad
There il plenty o work do besides easurng Old wounds
work that viii yay beerretn shan remembering any
hurts chat may have been given the result q ne
primary
The world loves cheerful loser you have bitten the
dust o defeat dom 60 around advertising that tact 70 every
body They probably know It already andsympathize wal
YOU ii they don't know you defeated candidate then
why let them know it? Fogett That's the safest rule 0
4 politician To use Win losedon't 60 around with
chip on your shoulder Till the next election Re game
loser good sportsman
The most pathetic part about primary or On election
that everybody cannot be elected # they could thenhefe
would be no heartaches emomng after Butthe manwhd
etsa defeat sour and ebitter him is the less man for #
Such man should not the political game he should
TRY something thatis certain and less dependent 81
public favor and support
so---onee more---lets forget it The Journal i non
partisan paper We have only good wishes for all-the
losers as well as the winners We hope every man who vas
ia the race will get to work for Lee county as he has
never done before There plenty to do and the number
Of loyal souls who doing tare fewer than they shoue
be There always for the man who wishes to bette
things Put your shoulder to the wheel!
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-04-23
Where are there better crops?


Have you Of Lee County lately since the farmers have
gotten them into shape the season. Then have msse ve
table treat crops this wherever are
surely promising than they have ever been IN the history Of the
of the county
There have been unusually good crop years IN the history q
Lee County late surely few have bid r indications oun
u harvest crops the county to-day The cotton Just b
ing chopped to sure while the corn hevege not more thar
five Of six high buevey field is in excellent condition The
dry spring up to date has made cleaning Of the easy matter
for every worthy farmer
is Of course early speak Of poentaes,
but viewed the Of Lee County are most ncourg
ing They are crops hardworkng intelligent farmers ma
ing all Georgia today aided s the advice and support oarm de-
monsraon in nearly county Surely there Will Re lew
lean years County when such and such intelligence
are given to crops that the chef Of the wealth Of this
county and its people.
Why cannot County make certain that will again have farm
agent another yearY until the
have this matter settled? We need farm demonstration agent
all Of his time e county alone The journal heartily IN favor
this plan Farmers Of Lee county think this matter
over and be prepared do what should be done make eeoun
best county OF ITS size in Georgia
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-04-23
Legal Advertising
scFsac rs7rg


GEORGIA. ! ee County
viii be sold III front Of eourt house
door % the first Tuesday u May, 1914,
within leeal hours 81 sale 10 tie
highest bi,laer ~ casa 1l,e followine d.s
cribed property, toswit -Al tsat ertain
town lot tying il Gre town 81 Smithvillc,
l.Ae auats, 6a heiinipgst ic ort
west cosDe 3 tie r4lapI as pt
thence east To tie Ok AyeIa lie, thence
north to the corner, thence west to the
Barnes lot. thence from BARNES south
east corner To the scurry lot, thereesou-
III 70 the poi1t d beginning, containing
Two and three-iourths z 3-f) acres mere
% less. Also certain house and lot IN
tlie town ofsmithville, Zee County, tia.,
bounded on tie north BY the old Me-
Kenney gin house lot, south by lands Of
Nancy Sullivan or Thomas cassidy lands
81 j. III Randall and west hg Il r land
said south and lot decided BY Mrs. Leila
Watson on Jnne % 1903 and recorded
on July -, 1903 Also certain lot il
smithyillc, Lee county, Ga, bounded on
the north by Bats street, beginning at
tile lot Of Emily Giles rlnfir & seventeen
and oDe-half yards, thence south seventy
yards the east seventeen and one-hall
yards, thence north seventy yards TO
starting point, containing one-fourtll
acre more or less, recorded ID book Of
deeds eD'' folio 1854, Mag ~, 1854
Levied az the property Of the defendant
d H Hillin favor of Mrs, Willie
Smith. Defendant given written
Inotiee as required by Law. He being
found in possession Of said property
This the 10th day 81 March, 1914
P. g. COXWELI.,
l9-4t Deputy Sheriff.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-04-23


When he saw that nobody was
trying 10 stop him. Governor Col
quit Of texas decided that be would
not invade Mexico.
Champ CLARK must have got his
dates mixed. Heshould have made
that speach on April ist
Ii was Che reverse 81 "Hobson. s
Choice III Alabama,
Now the riddle Of the sphinx s.,
what does JOHN Lind think about
Mexico.
Canada may have high platonic
regard for the United STATES but il
has raised its tariff on steel
The Illinois liquor interests wish
they had gone in more extensively
for the uplift instead Of The down
fall.
Another gold metal has been given
to Psary, and somewhere out in the
Underbrush Doc Cook is sardonieally
cnawinp A gumdrop.
II the Mexican revolutionists sue
coed in capturing Tampico they
may be able to pour some Of Lord
Cowdray S oil on the troubled water.
Citizens Of Illinois who think
themselves qualified for job in the
United States Senate as rule feel
more like statesmen than they look
Queen Mary's umbrella is more
famous and more authoritative than
George s scepter, and is worthy to
rank with hooSeVelt,s DIG SUCK.
That Iowa youth who tried to
slope with the 1884 pound girl might
have succeeded had he taken q
motor truck instead Of a mere horse
and buggy.
According to reliable description,
Senator Root is a gentleman, a
scholar. a statesman, and an expert
Judge Of handwriting on the wall.
a crouch is a fellow in whom The
milk Of human kindness has socred.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-04-23
Stop In Atlanta at
Hotel

Opposite Union Depot on Pryor
street. Renovated and refurnished
throughout. Reservations made on
application. Hot and cold water,
private baths, electric lights and
elevator.
First class accommodations at ex-
tremely moderate rates. European
plan Is cents up.
JOHN L. EDMoNDsoN, PRoPR.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1914-04-23
Low Fares 70 Atlanta.
Account Music Festival

The Central Of Georgia will sell
tickets it low rates t. Atlanta, ac-
count Music Festival; tickets to be
sod April 26th % May lst, inclu-
.sive, and for trains scheduled to ar
rive Atlanta befor 500 pm, May 2.
Final limit May 9Th, For detailed
information ask any ticket agent.
Central Of Georg a Railway ca.
The Right Way" 9-3