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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
DIR. RICHARDSON LOST
ON MT. WACHUSETT
-SEARCHERS STILL OUT

Worcester. Mass. May 24.-Dr. Charles
lie Roy Richardson of Cleveland, who
came to Princeton week ago for a rest
and in search of health. is lost on Mount
Wachusetts and a hunt over 500 acres Of
land on the mountain sides up to noon
today failed to reveal any trace Of him.
DR.. Richardson and his father started to
climb to the summit of the mountain
Saturday and when they reached the top
the doctor asked for drink While his
father was getting the water. the doctor
disappeared. a searching party was or
ganized and has been going over the
mountain sides in relays continuously
since the disappearance was reported.
The party was Joined today by men from
the prison camp at Westminster They
beat the woods at the fot OF the noun
tain but could find no trace Of the miss
ing man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

The enemy's ships. after a very
short cannonade, were forced by our
torpedo boats to withdraw. The enc
my's aeroplanes were fired upon by
our anti-air craft artillery and attack
ed by our aeroplanes and by dirigi-
BILE flying over the Adriatic.
Aeroplanes Driven OF
The aeroplanes attacked Porto
Corsini. which replied Immediately
and obliged the enemy to retire quick
ly. At Ancona- where the attack was
directed especially against the rail-
way line, with the intention of inter-
rupting communication. slight dam
age was inflicted, which can be re-
paired easily.
"At Barletta an attack was made
by a scout steamer and destroyers,
which were put to fight by one Of our
ships. which was escorted by torpe-
do boats. Finally. at Gesi. the enc
my's aeroplanes attempted to throw
bombs upon the hangar, but with
out reaching the mark. All other
news of operations last night has no
foundation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
A Chauenge!

Lewiston. Me- May %, 1915.
Sporting Editor, Kennebec Journal,
Augusta, Me-
Dear Sir:-Here's chance for you
to get into the old limelight as you
did when pa was boy. The Sun
Invincibles-who's that snickering in
the fourth row?-want to come over
to Augusta most any Saturday and
trim the X. J. team. If there isn't i
K J. team please organize one and let
US settle this war?
BY the way tell Chadbourne I've lost
my hat again and want to borrow his.
More about that game. Can it be
fixed? If so get Murphy on it. II
like to play tackle against him. We
want to play you and will give you &
return game at Lewiston. We ough.
to be able to fix up little newspaper
series this summer and you can help
nightly.
hate to tell you this but l feel it
my duty-as Dernburg did-to tel
the Invincibles is the best news
paper team in the State and we want
TO demonstrate that fact.
Needless to say I am depending on
you to fall for this. Please answer
Thanks.
Sincerely yours.
GROVER c. BALDWIN.
". B.-This is to be baseball
game. G. c. 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
Germany to
Reply to the
U. S. in Case
OF Ship Frye

Washington. May :4.-Ambassador
Gerard in Berlin in a cablegram re-
ceived at the state department today
said the German foreign office shortly
would send a formal reply to the AM
erican note making reparation. with
out reference to prize court proceed
ings. for the owners Of the American
ship William P. Frye, sunk by the
commerce raider Prinz Eitel Friedrich.
The ambassador had been instructed
to inquire whether the sending of the
Frye case to prize court was to be
regarded as an answer to the note
from the United States suggesting
that such a procedure was unneces-
sary.
Germany agreed in the first place to
pay for the ship under the old Prus-
sian-American treaty.
Department Statement
The state department late today
gave out the following statement:
The department of state has re-
ceived a cablegram from the American
ambassador at Berlin dated May 20.
1915. IS follows
cic!Su oulCc SSdteS tiIdp IL CIC
Tot intend to leave unanswered the
note in the William P Frye case or TO
reply by sending the ship to prize
court. a formal report shortly will be
sent. While under the German laws
the action OF the prize court in issu-
ing the motion is imperative. it re-
mains totally independent of diplo-
matte negotiations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Several men. evidently contractors
or engineers were about the Maine
Central shops in this city Monday.
looking over the ground preparatory
to making the proposed changes in
the shops. They were armed with 4
big bundle Of plans and gave the
shops and the place where the pro-
posed addition is to be built a thor
ough looking over. The rumor Is
persistent at the shops that they are
to be shut down for two months this
summer and that during that tina
they will be in the hands Of contrac-
tors and thoroughly remodeled and I
large addition built.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
PALERMO
BRANCH MILLS-Mrs. oldaks5

BRANCH MILLS-Mrs. OldAkS7aMp
caller at 8. g. Parmenter's Mona
Dulcie Crommett. Eva worthinG ~
Stanley Kitchin. students from Coz
high. were Weekend guests Of their p
rents.
Mrs. Harriet Estes passed Saturday -
Sunday in Watesville as . guest Of ~
and Mrs. J. P. Goddard.
The ball game between the Winds0
boys and Branch Mills Saturday after
noon was largely attended. Windsa
won by a score Of 9 to Z. Winslow VII
play with Branch Mills Wednesday after
noon.
Miss Lucille Clark and friends. NJ
Hamlin from Orono. anc Mr.. and MI
Augustus Clark and family from FREE
dom. were callers Of Mr.. and Mrs. step
en- Clark's Sunday.
Tho scholars from the China oisu
will give An entertainment tor the =
EFT Of the School League Friday ew
ming. May q. at the Grange hall.
cial will follow the entertainment 2
cream will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
w. n. S. Athletic Day

waterville high school athletic day VI
be celebrated on Thursday and throut
the generosity of Manager c. B. KeB
her Of the city opera house a portion d
the receipts Of the day. both the afte''
noon and evening shows. will be give
to the athletic association Of the schod
Tickets for the afternoon and evenin
shows win be IN the hands Of the boyss
the school and everyone in the city VI
have chance to see . good show ~
help the high school Athletic associate
at the same time. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

cordance with next years rules; sew
eral bases were stolen in a manner
not approved by the Hague; "Chet'
was driven from the field by ridicule
which the umpire failed to check: no
runner was provided for Hiram when
he was winded at first: Bryant's two
oagger to left was slugged out before
the fielder donned his glove and could
not be caught without causing a Bills
ter; the game began 10 minutes before
scheduled time; and there are many
other complaints which cannot be re-
membered now but were the cause of
deep dissatisfaction at the time when
noted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

The Coburn Classical Institute track
team started work in earnest Monday
in preparation for the Bowdoin Inter-
scholastic meet which will be held at
Brunswick next Saturday. Coburn
plans on entering a strong team in
this meet and although track athletics.
have never had very strong hold AZ
the school. there are a number Of fine
performers in several Of the events
and the team should give a good ac-
count Of itself. They do not expect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

The sprinkling Of Main street is prov
ing to be quite a problem with the large
number of automobiles and teams that
are lined up along the sides Of the street
time on passing them and after 4 trip
up and down the street there will be a
large section where no water has reach
ed. Monday afternoon at one time 80
machines were lined up between Temple
and Silver streets. which meant q prac-
tically continuous line on both sides Of
the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
Mrs. Hiram seost

Mrs. Sara r.. wife Of Hiram Scoe
Of North vasalboro. died 49, honl
there Saturday evening ~ lon)
illness at the age Of 7& ~ hue
band. one son. Joe Saotg and 20
grandchildren in MOTT vassalh
and q brother and t1o sisters
live in England. survaxe. She ~
member of the Methodist church. a
funeral will be held from her u
home at 2 o'clock Tuesday aftsrnos
Rev. Mr.. Frye of the Methodia
church officiating. The integment WI
be at North Yassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Two DRINKS were before the poles
court Monday morning. Both wer
given the usual sentence OF 50 and
costs or Is days In Jail and not having
the necessary amount Of money TO pay
the court, they were escorted to Au
gusta where they will be the guests o.
Sheriff Getchell for the coming Il
days. For the first time Tor over !
week. no one applied at the <sssisn fou
a nights lodging.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

A young man who was taken with ut
created some excitement on Main street
Monday evening. He had been in the
Vaughn restaurant and coming out was
talking with a friend when he suddenly
toppled and fell to the pavement. falling
straight over like stick of wood. His
head was badly cut, but he was other
wise uninjured. He recovered In few
minutes so that with the help of PATROL
man Frost he was able to go to his room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
JEFFERSON

SOUTH-The pastor preached an in
teresting memorial sermon last Sun
day morning.
Mrs. F. j. Hale Of Rever. Mass, is
visiting her cousin. H. A. Clark.
Newell Trask of Maiden. Mass. ar
rived at the home Of his brother Henry
last Saturday for an indefinite stay.
Fred Courser Of Bath passed several
day in the place last week looking aft
er his lumber interests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williston Boynton Of
East Pittston visited his brother, ira,
last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Bird of Cam
bridge, Mass, who have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Hemenway the
past few days, returned home Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
SUBMARINE "a
IS RAISED q
FEET HIGHER

Honolulu, May 2.-The submarine F4,
which sank in Honolulu harbor two
months ago with a loss Of q lives, has
been raised to within Jos feet of the sur
face. divers reported today. They view
ed the submarine through a glass bottom
box, after raising it q feet higher yes
terday. II is thought that the F-4 will
be brought 10 the surface on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

The drivers of the fire department are
worrying over the condition of Tieonic
street, which has been dug up the whole
length by the Kennebec Gas Co. for the
laying Of its mains. The trench has been
dug in such a way that if fire should
occur along the street the drivers say 1t
would be practically impossible to get in
there and lay the hose or get the lad
6erS in position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

VOO''e''10SV U FVTft "9S 0T'SJ
and another destroyer slipped up the
coast to Rockport. Mass, together with
the submarines Ks and ks. It Is at
some unfortified port such as Rockport
that the fleet Of invasion hopes to make
a landing and by the strategical dispo-
sition of its forces threaten Boston. The
possibility that the attempt may be made
at some more eastern point was antici-
pated. apparently. for four destroyers
and two submarines Of the defending
fleet were sighted off Gloucester, pro-
ceeding toward Portsmouth. n. H.. or
the Maine harbors beyond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
WALTER McCREDIE
REFUSES MANAGERSHIP
CLEVELAND AMERICANS

San Francisco. May 24-Walter
McCredie, manager of the Portland
Pacific Coast League Baseball team.
announced here today that he had re-
fused the managership of the Cleve-
land American League team. Nc
Creole said he had telegraphed his
refusal to the management of the
Cleveland team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
Last Of WRESTLING Bout.

The last wrestling match Of the seGeD
will be held At the Armory Saturday -
ming. The main bout will be betwtt
Arthur Devine Of Marlboro. Mass.
well known welterweight, and Affck
Gagne Of this city. The two msn are e
about an equal weight and the mate..
should be fast and interesting. The prs}
liminary between Ralph Arcenault anE
Young Dennis Of winslow Is also sure Il
be fast one rs both boys are first c,as
wrestlers and give plenty Of action. III
bouts will start at 8 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

middle Galicia. Russia here is deliv-
ering a strong counter offensive and
has regained some ground along the
San river north Of Jaroslau. The
most important battle, however. is
that which is raging to the southeast
Of Przemysl, where the Austrians and
Germans are making repeated attacks
in an endeavor to break the Russian
line and thus relieve the pressure
which the Russians are bringing to
bear on the Germans who crossed the
San
Russia Optimistic
Courland. along the East Prussian
frontier and in central Poland, where
the Germans have attempted an Of
fensive along the Rawka river None
Of these actions apparently has been
decisive. although heavy losses have
been suffered on both sides. Russia
expresses satisfaction with the situa-
ton along her front.
Turks Breaking
Heavy fighting has been resumed in
the western zone, from Arras to the
sea. in which both Germans and
French claim to have had the advant-
age. 1t is evident that the Allies do
Tot intend to relax their efforts on
this front. Although a big general
movement has not yet been undertake
en-. the present operations having as
their object Improvement in their po-
sitions and forcing the Germans to
olr hA
landed additional troops on the CALI
poll peninsula and although progress
there must for some time continue to
be slow. there is every confidence here
that the resistance of the Turks will.
before long, be broken. The loss to
the Allies is heavy, as is shown by thu
casualty lists, but it is asserted that
the Turks are suffering much more
severely, as they are under cross fire
from the ships.
Freneh Reports
The British commander-in-chief on
the continent, Field Marshal Sir John
French, reports the evacuation OF some
trenches by the British troops owing
to the use Of asphyxiating gas shells
by the German artillery. to the east
of Ypres, where the Germans broke
through the British lines in several
places. The British troops. however.
have made new progress in the strate-
gically important territory to the
north Of La Bassee.
No Separate Peace
From London comes the announce
ment that Italy has engaged not to
conclude a separate peace with Austria.
This is in line with the agreement al
ready signed BY Great Britain. France
and Russia.
While progress has been made in the
formation Of the new British coalition
cabinet, Premier Asquith Is not yet
p ready to make known the names OF the
new ministry. A German submarine
has SUM-, the Norwegian steamer Min
erva bound from New York for Chris
toania Another steamer which rescued
the crew of the Minerva was narrowly
missed by a torpedo sent at her by
the submarine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Automobiles making the trip from
waterville to Bangor report the road to
be in the best condition for years. The
strip of State read construction which
was built last year did away with the
worst Of the trip and the cooperation Of
the towns this year has made it an ex-
ceptionally fine trip. About 10 miles yet
remain that needs to be improved and
then splendid highway from Water
willie to Bangor win be enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Men-Berry, Mr.. Seth; Clark, v
E.; Davis. Mr.. c. R.; Dutton. j. H.
Jones. w. j.; Libby. Mr.. A. C..
Macks, Clida; Sopher. A. L.; Stings
D.: Tozier. Llewellyn E.; Wilbur, "
A.
Women-Abbott, Miss Eta; Bnd
street, Mrs. Iva: Blake, Mrs. Bernsa,
Cahill. Miss K. E.; Cox. Mrs. Ma<h
Dunbar. Mrs. Lizzie; Hemore, "
Ina NJ: Richards. Miss Zida: wiJus
Mrs. Stan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

cry. No. L. X. T.. at the asylum, Com
mon street, at 7.45 Wednesday evening
After the meeting. which ought to be a
short one, there will be drill and it Is
hoped that there will be at least 100 Sir
knights in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

AS usual. the student body did not
make it's appearance to give the Colby
team a sendof Monday morning when it
left to play off the tie game with Bates.
The members of the team, however.
were feeling in good spirits and were go
ing down determined to make a fight to
keep their record clean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

A well attended rehearsal Of the Cecilia
Club was held Monday evening at the
Congregational church vsstry. At this
meeting the reports Of the year were
heard and plans talked over for next sea-
son. This was the last rehearsal for the
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

The Cohurn Classical Institute base
ball team was given hard practice
Monday afternoon in preparation for
the Maine Central Institute game
which will be played here on Wedncs-
day. The team is in good shape and
should be able to add another win to
it's collection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Right Reverend Bishop Goldman of
the Episcopal church was present at
the church Monday afternoon for the
confirmation Of several candidates for
church membership. There was a
good attendance Of members at ths
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

There will be a regular drill of Com
pany H. Tuesday evening. a full at
tendance is requested as the company
is TO act as the escort Of the Grand
Army on Memorial Day, and the drills
are particularly in preparation for
this event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

The La Tenna Circus will be in Wa
terville July s. was the positive announce
ment made Monday by a representative
of the show. This circus will be -enem-
bered as one OF the best of the smaller
shows that has ever appeared here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

A meeting of Troup Two Of the Boy
scouts was held at the Parish Hall Of
the Episcopal church Monday evening
with a good attendance. The MEM
bers of the troup are drilling hard in
preparation for the Memorial Day
service,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

through the city Monday morning
bound for the drives at the headwaters
Of the Kennebec. Several hundred OF
these men, the most Of whom came
from Bangor have already been sent
through, and one Of the foremen who
was with the crew said that the COM
panies were still hiring men as rapid
ly as possible for the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

The members of both of the local
troups Of Boy Scouts will take part in
the Memorial Day parade and the
scoutmasters are drilling their charges
frequently that they may make the
finest possible appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

The members Of Garfield Camp, 8.
OF w.. will go Tuesday evening to
Canaan, where they will institute a
new camp. 1t Is expected that =
large number will make this trip and
automobiles will be provided for all
who wish to go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

The Tuesday noon Bible class at the
Maine Central shops will be held this
week with Secretary Frank L Thorn
berry of the Railroad Y. N. c. A. as
the leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
RUSSIANS REACH
VAN and STOP
PROSECUTIONS
OF ARMEN!ANS

Tif,is. Trans-caucasia, Sunday. Nay
%, Via Petrograd. May "a. 1880 a. NJ
and London. 1910 P. MA detach-
ment Of Russian soldiers had occupied
the town Of Van in Asiatic Turkey.
thus bringing relief to the Armenians
who were being besieged there by the
Turks. Upon the advent of the Rus
SLAMS the Turks retreated in the di-
rection II Bitlis. .
Van, in Turkish Armenia, and Uru-
miah. in Persia, have been the scenes
of persecution OF and attacks upon
Armenians by Turks and Kurds for
several months. The situation became
SO serious that the powers of Europe
protested to Turkey, saying that
Turkish officials would be held per-
sonally responsible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Mrs. B. X. Meservey and Mrs. Frank
Sedgley left Monday afternoon for
Portland where they will attend the
Grand Lodge Of the order Of the East
ern Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Hollis A. Simpson. who was injured
ia the accident at the pulp mill at
Lincoln. was able to be out for the
first time, Monday since his arrival
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
BOWLING NOTES

Two games will be played at Colonial
alleys. Augusta. Tuesday night. At 7
Cross and Haskell will roll Wood and
Norcross, and at SIS Allison and Georg-
al<lis will roll Cross and Haskell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

At a special meeting of Watervillc.
No. S3. Free and Accepted Masons,
Monday evening. the Fellow Craft de-
gree was worked on five candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Hose was called out for fire in a
woodshed at Kelsey street at Les Mon
day afternoon. One chemical was used.
No damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Rev. Sidney A. Booth, formerly pas
tor of the Unitarian church Of this
city. now located in New York, was
calling on friends here. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Special convocation Of Teconnet Chap
ter, No. 50, r. A. NJ, at Masonic hall at
7.30 Tuesday evening. with work in the
Royal Arch degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Miss Ruth Alien. one of the teachers
in the Myrtle street school. was con-
fined to her home by illness Monday
and her place was taken by Mrs. Flora
IJol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

J. W. Bassett of Winslow left Sun
day for trip to California. He was
Joined at Augusta by Mr.. and Mrs
Norman I. Bassett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Hon. Horace Purinton returned
Monday afternoon from business trir
to Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Mrs. Frank Lessor will leave Tues
day for Connecticut where she will go
as a delegate from the United Order
Of the Golden Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Mrs. John Harris and Mrs. John
Robinson went to Princeton Monday,
called there by the death Of their
father
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Monday afternoon for visit with rel
ativeS in Knox.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Ralph Berry and Guy Varney have
returned from fishing trip to Kinen
bringing with them a fine string Of
trout
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

Mrs. T. E. Hardy went Monday 70
Portland, where she will be in attend
ance upon the Grand Lodge. Order Of
the Eastern Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

H. H. Bryant left Monday afternoon
for Moosehead where he will be on a
fishing trip for three days.