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The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
"VIV" NICKALLS
PREPARING TO
GO TO TRENCHES

Vivian Nickalls, former rowing
coach nj the University of Pennsyl-
vania and the Detroit Boat club WHO
resigned last sumner to return TO
England and offer his services to his
country. has just written friend
that he has commission in the
British artillery and Is training for
the front.
Nickalls is now at the r. II. A.
barracks. in St Johns Woods. Lon
don, and will DO there three months.
Three months more will be spent at
the Salisbury. and then" writes
Nickalls, ito France"
The work is very strenuous, from
to every day. with an hour for
lunch" he writes. You have 10
learn a lot about ranging your guns.
angles, etc. | like II. hut IFS quite
a new proposition to get sworn at
instead OF being able 10 swear "
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
No NO-HIT
GAMES IN IS

Numerous American league pitch
ers came within one hit OF clean
slate during the season just closed.
but none OF them broke into the no
hit hall OF fame by going through
nine innings without permitting a
bingle.
Among the hurlers who held their
opponents down 10 single safety
In a regulation game were Scott and
Faber OF the White Sox, and Boland.
OF the Tigers. Boiand's game was
against Cleveland. and the only hit
made was by a pinch-hitting recruit,
who was at bat for the first time In
the big league and whose name hls
team mates did not yet know.
Shore was the only member OF the
Red Sox slab stan 10 do that well.
Cleveland was the easiest mark for
the pitchers. The Indians were held
10 one hit FIVE times during the year
The champion hard luck pitching
OF the season was done by trio Of
ST. Louis Browns in July. The COM
bined efforts OF Lowdermilk, Sisler
and Hamilton held New York down
10 two safe hits in nine innings, but
the Yankee won the game by a score
Of { TO J. Bases on balls were more
frequent than hits, otherwise two
swats would not have been good for
so many TALES. Hagerman Of Cleve-
land, Gala OF Washington, and Benz
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
MAY NOT ALLOW
SHUGRUE TO BOX

NEW YORK, Oct. 16.--Joe Shug-
rue, probably the most popular
pugilist OF last winter around the
eastern circuit. may not be allowed
TO box this winter. Shusrue nearly
lost his eyesight this spring, and did
not recover sufficiently to again step
into the ring until a few days ago.
Then he boxed six rounds with Ed
die McAndrews, OF Philadelphia, and
although he got a shade, 1t was evil
dent that his eyes still troubled him.
Fear of an accident In the ring that
would injure the glove game has
induced the commission TO force
Shugrue to undergo an examination
at the hands OF noted oculist, and
II his sight is declared still defec-
tive, all Joe's bouts here will be
Caffrd off ---
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
YOST HAS EYE
ON FRESH END

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Oct. 10
From the way certain freshman
is performing on the yearling team,
Michigan will not nave to worry for
reliable end for the 1915 team.
This man weimans, all state tackle
from California. used for a time at
full, has been shifted to end, and
showed varsity class. He blocked
tackled, and mixed In with veteran
skill yesterday, and his handling OF
forward passes was fine. He nailed
the man receiving the punt nearly
every time in his tracks. and with
the forward pass variety OF a punt
that the backs were getting on. this
was no easy matter.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
Cribs Secret Service
Cares Little Tor
Wierd Players

Football scouting concerns itself
not so much with an attempt TO
steal signals as an endeavor on the
part OF a director OF great rival
to familiarize himself with the gen.
eral fabric of the other teams play.
This used to be done by coach
leaving his squad or sending an as
sistant once or twice in the season
to witness the coming opponent in
action against another strong
eleven. Some years ago a graduate
who happened to be living in Bos-
ton went to Percy Haughton.
IL have been asked to watch your
team In every game this year and
to come to an occasional practice.
won't do II II you have any OBJ
lection"
Haughton said he did not think
the idea good one, that II seemed
TO place too much OF premium
upon the game, but that, conditions
being as they were, he had no OBJ
lection TO the supervision OF his
eleven.
He added that he intended to do
the very same thing with the team
which the scout represented. In the
past few years Harvard has had
two acute observers detailed to
watch every game played by Prince
ton and Yale. so that Haughton,
when the time to play these elevens
has arrived, has been able to teach
hts team pretty much what to OK
pect. Harvard II might be added,
is under similar espionage. There
is no expectation that scouts will
bring back details Of "brainstorm"
plays, which, OF course. are held
out for the big games, assuming
such freak plays have been de-
vised.
Important elevens do not rely
upon weird plays for success any
way. There is theory that no abb
solutely new and strange form Of
attack exists Probably that Is
true. Precision Is what tells the
story today. precision and vigor or
execution. Then, too much may
be done by the grating Of old tricks
upon new forms.
But what the scout does do as
said. is 70 obtain knowledge OF
the offensive and defensive texture.
The head coach of an eleven In
locking ahead TO the great game
against his great rival. wishes TO
know the manner in which all sorts
q attack are met. He finds IT val
liable to ascertain how many play
crs 90 through 10 block kicks, who
those players are, and how they get
through.
Analysis OF the individual style
OF play OF the linesmen, OF forma-
lions for kicks and fake kicks and
forward passes-all matter OF this
sort is desirable. and the practice
Is now In vogue OF sending players
10 games TO see their opponents in
action. For instance, the entire
Vale backheld witnessed the last
Harvard Princeton 1914 game in the
Cambridge stadium, while practical.
" every member Of the Harvard
regular eleven witnessed the Yale
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
NEW BACK OUT
IN YOST CAMP

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Oct Is
Bigger than ever and full OF. fight
Harry Schultz has reported to
Coach Yost Schultz was a half
back on the Fresh team last year,
and has played a couple OF years
with Alma, being one Of the best
backs the state colleges ever de-
veloped. He was invited TO early
practice, but could not come be-
cause he Is working his way
through school. But Harry is n
welcome addition to the squad
even now
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15

nIngs held by the Athletics and Red
Sex
Twice during the championship
race one team piled up a total OF 81
hits against opposins slGbmen, The
ST. Louis Browns did II TO three
Tiger hurlers. bur IL required 10 In
Kings 20 do Il Washington pounded
Tom Sheehan Of the Athletics for q
hits last month, anc Connie Mack
would not take him out.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15

and Russell OF Chicago also held
their opponents down TO a pair OF
safe raps. only TO have their teams
lose the games for them.
The overtime record for the sea
son was 10 innings. made by the
White Sox and Indians on June "a.
The White and Red Sox also PLAYED
IL innings In May. but neither OF
those games came close 20 the
American leagues record OF "a In
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
$3.50 Cash; $3.50 Weekly

It's comparatively easy for .
store to advertise four rooms Of
furniture for $139, if you do not
take into consideration the charac-
ter of the furniture.
But here are four rooms OF the
very finest furniture Of good de-
sign and substantially built-Fur-
niture that will last and will be .
10y for many years to come; and
remember, the entire four rooms
of furniture will he delivered to
your home on payment of just
$3.50.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
SPEED DEMONS
WILL SHOOT AT
MORE RECORDS

NEW YORK. Oct. l6.--An invita-
tional l00-mile auto race in which
efforts will DO made 10 break all ex-
istins records up TO that distance,
will be held on the new Sheepshead
Bay track Nov. 2,
Six and possibly eight cars will
participate for a gold cup and
prizes aggregating sl2.500 Dario
Resta, Ralph De Palma, Ralph Null
ford, Barney Oldheld. Bob Burman.
Eddie Pullen already have signed
for tho race. Eddie Richenbacher
and Earl Cooper also are expected
70 be In line.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
I'm FOR DOYLE,
IS SWAP RUMOR

CHICAGO, Oct. 16.-Heinie Zim-
norman is slated for the New York
Giants. according 10 story ema-
mating from Cub headquarters to-
day. President Thomas. OF the Cubs.
(. Is said, will ask Garry Hermann
to arrange trade whereby Larry
Doyle will come TO the Cubs and
the great Zim 90 10 McGraw.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
But SuppOsing
BOehler Was Hurting?

NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-"Who
owns the ball between the time II
leaves the pitcher and reaches eth.
or the catcher for the batter?" This
was the question asked by an In
structor In law ut Columbia univer-
sity. II was answered yesterday.
Here Il is. Possession Is mani
tested control over an object and
therefore the ball IS the pitchers
until the catcher or batter gets hold
OF II "
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
WELSH TO
FIGHT FOUR
Will Meet Best of Con-
tenders BY July;
Then Quit

NEW YORK. Oct l5.--Freddie
Welsh. lightweight champion. Is go
ing TO retire. according 10 his man
ager, Harry Pollok, today
Welsh will defend his title
against the four best men in the
division--Johnny Dundee, Charley
White. ole Mandot and Willie
Ritchie-between now and fourth OF
July" said Pollock. Then he's
done, and they can fight II out
among themselves
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
NO FLY-WEIGHT
CHAMPION YET

GARY, Ind. Oct. 15.-Althoueh
scheduled as the runner-up TO the
Doig- fishermen go, which the latter
wor on points. he frankie lzzo-Ar-
tie Armstrong battle for the new
nyweight title was the feature OF
last nights Indiana fight opening.
The mosquito feet went eight bang
ing rounds to draw.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
HARVARD SENDS
OUT BEAR STORY

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Oct. Is
Harvard will meet Virginia. the con
Queror OF Yale. tomorrow with sew
eral regulars absent Gilman and
Parsons, line mainstays, viii be I'M
ablo TO start, 1t appeared today.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
The Hungry Call

The following members OF the
Hungrys please report at the
Bishop school grounds Sunday. Oct.
Is. not later than o'clock Leh-
man. Mcldrum, Gutterman, Cole,
Resenstcin, Ferschman, Moss and
Marcus
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
GRAND CIRCUIT
WINDS UP SEASON
BY Ripley.

LEXINGTON. Ky, oct. 15.-The
Grand Circuit is over. II ended yes
terday at Lexington with the de-
feat of Margaret Druion by Ross
r. as the final upset of a great sea
son. Murphy shipped some horses
to the Pacific coast, hut most of
the trainers are preparing TO go
into winter quarters at once. The
final summary:
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
Brock May Flaht WhlNe

CHICAGO, Oct. 15.-Phl -
OF Cleveland, or Johnny Harvey
New York, VIII substitutes nor
Wolgast In next Tuesdays y
with Charlie White.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15

Washington rolled up the ~
total OF runs IN a nine-inning Z
when II beat Philadelphia -
near the end OF the season.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
l99:Pieee Blue Bird 1875
Dinner Set IL
$1.OO Cash, SOC Weekly

The Blue Bird IA symbol OF
Happiness and indeed very appro-
pirate for the Dinner Table, and
this beautifully decorated set ex-
presses the soul Of Happiness"
The set Is the product of one of
Americas greatest potteries. 1t Is
heavily underglazed over pure
white imported clay. The Blue
Bird design Is on each piece, car
ried out in rich toning shades OF
blue with three narrow lines
around the edge serving as the
only other decoration.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
Football Scouts Not Signal Bandits
But Simply Students of the Players

Princeton game In the Palmer
stadium, team OF substitutes be-
ing left behind TO play Brown.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15

We could not possibly point to a
better example of the opportunities
awaiting the young couples at this
store than in this Gem 4-room out
fit.
This outfit has been the sensa-
ton of the season. 1T has created
more comments than any other Of
fering ever presented by a furni-
ture store.
Careful records show that over
400 of these outfits have been sold
since the first advertisement.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15
MAHAN STORIES START MONDAY

the Harvard football team and the greatest
will his football
In Monday Mahan has
with
pictures ILLUSTRATE his and
the will like
The Detroit times., 1915-10-15

The Importer, b. g. OF. JonesD "
Time-2:o5h. 2:0bx.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
Miss Peninnah Judd

Early Saturday morning, March %. Miss
Peninnah Judd, one of the Oldest and
best known residents of this city. entered
into rest. She was born in Northampton,
Mass. July !, 1926. the daughter of Syl-
vester and Apphia Hall Judd, and the
sister of Rev. Sylvester judd. Jr., the
noted preacher and author who was set
tied over the Unitarian church in this
city Oct. /, 1S40, and remained it's minis
ter until his death Jan. 26. 1853 Miss Judd
was educated in the schools of her native
town and resided there until 1890, when
she came to this city to live with her
sister, Mrs. Joseph II. Williams. Later
she moved into Christ church parson-
age, which had been the home of her
brother Sylvester. Here she lived in the
sweet serenity of her advancing years
until the final summons came.
Miss Judd was woman of keen intel
lect and always maintained a lively in
terest in public affairs. She had strong
convictions and would express them with
strength and clearness. Firm in friend
ships, charitable in thought and word,
tained a wide circle of friends who will
always SdAIS Will luefn liie picture ol leT
as she received them at her home, in
features and bearing. in dignity and
courtesy. truly a lady of the old school.
She was the oldest member Of the Uni
tartan church of this city and was most
loyal and devoted to it's interests. She
gave much to it and she gained much
from it.
Sylvester Judd of Decatur, ILL.,, a
nephew, Mrs. Seth Curtis Beach of Wa
tertown, Mass, Harrison T. Whipple of
Portland, Me-. Mrs. Edith Nichols and
Miss Marion Judd of Boston, Mass,
nieces, and DR.. Sylvester Judd Beach of
this city, a granddaughter, survive.
The funeral services will be held at the
late residence at 2.30 P. NJ. Tuesday, Rev.
Paul s. Phalen officiating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
"WIlO ANIMAL PLAY"
BY kennebec Group Of Camp Fire
Girls Very Pleasing.

The wild Animal Play by Ernest
Thompson Seton was presented Saturday
afternoon at the Universalist church by
the Kennebec group of Campfire Girls,
assisted by six of the White Tigers. In
this delightful little play consisting of
speaking parts and catchy music, the
forest, with appropriate costumes and
animal masks. The following took part
in the presentations:
Wahb, the grizzly bear, Ralph Newman
Mustang, Eluon Gray
Lobo the king wolf, Hubert Cross
Blanca, his wife, Irene Goodrich
Bingo, the dog, Leon Rideout
Lady Bingo. the coyote, Vera Fulton
Vixen; the enc mother fox Ruth Carleton
Silverspot. the crow. Frances HARDWOOD
Lady Silverspot, his wife, Muriel Hayes
Redruff, the the partridge partridge. Louis Carleton
Rag, cottontaii rabbit, spofford G addia
Little Johnnie, the bear cub.
Stephen Haynes
The Angel, Margaret HarWood
The Sportsman, Cecil Getchell
At the close of the play the combined
groups of Campfire Girls held a council
fire, which is the most impressive part
OI the Sd1npllTe ritual. AL the CIOSe Oh
the ceremony Mrs. Chester Kingsley, the
guardian of the Kennebec Group, was
presented with a guardians pin by her
girls, the presentation being made by
Miss Irene Goodrich.
The accompanist for the music of the
Wild Animal Play was Miss Edith New
man, the play being under the direction
Of Mrs. Fl. W. Haynes and Mrs. c. s.
Kingsley. Mrs. II. f. Goodrich accom-
panied the Campfire songs. while the in
cidental music of the council fire was
original and furnished by Rev. II. w.
Haynes, the pastor of the church.
Through an oversight in the report of
the comedy 'fLucia's Lovers given by
the Neeburban Group on Friday evening
the name of Miss Irene Goodrich was
omitted. Miss Goodrich sang two selec-
tons between the casts which greatly
pleased the audience
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
SKOWHECAN

The farm house of Levi Jackson on
the River Road was destroyed by fire
early Saturday morning. The fire
caught around the chimney, caused oy
an overheated stove The fire was
first discovered by people living across
the river who notified by telephone
neighbors of the Jacksons who in turn
turned out to notify them that their
house was burning and to assist them.
The piano was saved which was prac-
tically all that was saved from the
house. BY fighting the barn was
saved. The loss was about $4,000 with
an insurance of $500.
The Clukey store on French street
and contents We're destroyed by fire
during Friday night. This was a
small wooden frame building and be-
fore the fire company could reach the
place the building was practically
burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
SIDNEY

WEST-Fred Dudley and Marcellus
Blaisdell took trip to Readfield last
week to visit Edwin Dudley, who is
in poor health.
Mrs. Clara Hartford of Smithfield
is stopping at Christopher Adell's.
Mrs. Evelyn Keene attended the
Advent Christian conference last
Saturday and Sunday in Waterville.
Leslie Robinson was in town Mon
day calling on relatives. Mr.. Robin
son attended the Advent conference in
Waterville and was on his return to
Augusta where he is employed at the
State Insane hospital.
Misses Alice and Lena Ayers were
callers Sunday ON Mrs w. r. Ayers.
Augusta.
Miss Eta E. Lovejoy passed one
day last week with Mrs. Madison
Bean.
Mrs. Holt of Long eMadows. Mass,
Wednesday visited her daughter, Dor
is Holt, in the home of Miss Ellen
Lyon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

Saturday morning was one Of the
coolest March mornings for many
years, the temperature running as low
as 10 or II degrees above zero in va
rious sections of the city, and the
northwest gale which was blowing
made the day more disagreeable than
any Of the past winter. The wind blew
the dust in clouds everywhere, par
ticularly on Water street, and at times
the air was filed with flying paper
and various other articles, including
waste baskets which had been set out
on the curbing for the garbage teams
And not only that, for a number Of
iron ash cans were caught by the
WIND and rolled along the pavement,
the racket frightening horses to the
extent that several runaways were
narrowly averted. Many people said
that 1t was the worst morning to be
out Of doors that they ever had seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

National Home, Me-, March Is
Especially Major A. L. Smith, treas
urer and superintendent of Post Fund
at the Eastern Branch, retires by
resignation from his office after COM
pleting more than quarter Of a
century of continuous service as an
officer.
Major Smith served in the War Of
the Rebellion in the Nineteenth Army
Corps, Department of the Gulf; re-
turning from field service. was sue
cessively employed in the secretary
of States, provost marshal generals,
United States mastering and disburs-
ing office until the close of the war in
1866. He was made chief clerk at the
U. S. Military Asylum eastern
Branch) upon it's establishment in
1866 to the spring of 1868, after the
destruction of the buildings by fire in
January of that year; was chief clerk
in the adjutant generals office CT
Maine for nine years, during which
time the militia was reorganiZed, and
he became a member and command
ed company for two years. He was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
MAI. A. |. SMITH, TREASURER
NATL HOME, RETIRES AFTER
Is YEARS ACTIVE SERVICE

chief deputy United States man,,
District of Maine, for IL years
ing under three United States m
shals as court officer to Associate ~
tees Clifford and Gray, Circu,t ,a
tees Shepley and Colt, and D.ss
Justices Fox and Webb. Ha
called again to the Eastern Brano, Sl
H. D. V. S. in July, 1889, and sha.s
afterwards made commissary Of s's
sistence, then quartermaster
treasurer and superintendent ~ n
Fund, being in continuous seryic. =.
commissioned officer for IS wears
six months. He served as treasns
and superintendent Of Post Fund civ.
Oct. II, 1894, more than 20 wy
During this period he handled ~
cording to the inspectors Of the w.
department, more than sl6.0Mns
There have been more than 13Ooo y
missions since he became conns,.,
with the Home and of this NUM-
more than 4400 have died here No.
Smith has the distinction TODAY ~ !.
ing the oldest commissioned Officer \
continuous service in any Of MI
Branch National Homes. He I, /
member of the Grand Army Of n1
Republic, and belongs to the p,1
Lodge Of Masons, Chapter, Couns1
and Commandery. Also for more ,h,I
90 years he has been a member M M
Ancient & Honorable Artillery ca J
Massachusetts. He retires to Obtain
needed rest after long and faith.
service.
Major Smith with his pleasing ns,|
sonaiity and glad hand of greeting NJ
all of his innumerable friends. NJ
only among the comrades in the HON.
but throughout Maine and Mass
chusetts, where he has had busins
dealings. will be very much miss
and, everyone will regret to lean
that he has decided to retire to prl
vate life and the hearty good yish, !
of all will follow him wherever N
may go.
Sergeant Frederick l.. Appleton \
Hartford, Conn, a member Of a Cu|
necticut Regiment in the Spanish AMI
erican War, it is understood, will
the new treasurer and will assume
duties as soon as his bonds are sI
and the funds and property are turu3
over to him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
OAKLAND

John Il. O'Ncil, a former resident Of
this town, passed away at his home
in Hyde Park. Mass. Friday morning
from an atatack of pneumonia. Mr..
O'Neil was born in North Nassalboro
49 years ago. He moved fro mthere IN
youth to Oakland. He made his home
in this town until about II years ago,
when he took up his residence III Bos-
ton Mr.. ONeil was a charter member
of the Waterville Counsel, Knights of
Columbus He leaves a wife, mother,
and four sisters, Misses Mary. Nellie
and Elizabeth O'Neil of Oakland and
Mrs Emery l.. Hegarty of Waterville.
Funeral will be ho.d at Sacred Heart
church, Watervilfe, at o'clock Tues
day morning.
Misses Marion and Margaret Nc
MINI Of Lewiston are visiting their
grandparents, MIR. and Mrs. John E..
Haynes.
Frank Collins, Bates Is, is visiting
relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
GUY HANEY QUITS
THE HIKE TO FRISCO,
ERSKINE KEEPS ON
Was at Boston Saturday, Hav-
ing Busy Time and in Spite
of His Partners Quitting In
tends to Keep Going

The Journal is in receipt of a postal
from Raymond Erskine. one OF the two
Augusta boys who left the city Mon,
day, March Is, for pedestrian tour to
San Francisco, which states that his
comrade, Guy Haney, has given up the
trip. The card was mailed at Boston
Saturday, March q, and says:
although my partner has left me for
home, sweet home, 1 am still working
my way along. Have been in Boston for
two days. The Movies got me- They
paid for my lodging at Beacon Chambers
last night 1 am selling pictures of my
self. Hate to leave Boston, it is such.
busy place, but, Oh, the dust, it is
terrible. Hotels are paying me to scatter
their cards. I can't stand long in one
place. such a crowd gathers that it
blocks traffic and I should be arrested.
l shall try to make up for time I have
lost. ! just paid four sents for copy
of the Kennebec Journal three days old
"Respectfully,
RAYMOND ERSKINE"