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The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03
Result Of Elections I'm States
NEW YORK; PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY, MASSACHUSETTS
 GO REPUBLICAN, DEMOCRATS WIN KENTUCKY, MARYLAND

The advocates of prohibition profess their determination to keep up the fight, and feel sure that by another election they will be strong enough in the state to win. The rural districts went strongly dry while the biggest vote for the liquor interests was found in the cities.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03
SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT
 DEFEATED IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Nov. 3-The Woman s Suffrage amendment to the State con- stitution was defeated yesterday by a majority 4of 21O,oOO The revised state constitution submitted to the electors as the result of the constitu- tional convention presided over by Senator Root, was defeated also the
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP IS
 DEFEATED IN DET ETR0IT

DETROIT Nov. 3-The proposition on the ballots in this city submitting the question of municipal ownership of the street car lines to the people was decided upon adversely. The pro ponents of municipal ownership made a strong fight but the measure was lost by big vote.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03
TOLEDO DECIDES ID OWN
 AND OPERATE GAR LINES

TOLEDO, Nov. 3-The chief inter est in the election here yesterday centered in the vote on the question of granting the street car companies a twenty-five year franchise. The peo- pie voted strongly against the proposf- ton with the result that the city will take over and operate all the lines.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03
REPUBLICANS MAKE CLEAN
 SWEEP IN MASSACHUSETTS

BOSTON, Nov. 3-Samuel W. Me Call the Republican candidate for governor was elected over his demo vratic opponent, David L Walsh, yes terday by a majority of 66O0. The
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03

Mrs. Thos. c. Price and daughter, Miss Ethel were outgoing passengers on the Admiral Farragut. They will visit relatives at Juneau and Tread we'll before going to Arlington, Wash, where they will make their future home.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03

VIENNA Nov 3-The war office today admitted that the had far been unable to administer defeat the Serbans They stated that the Serbans retiring sfuy keeping their army intact and keeping nothing but harassng guard action The statement also that the total number of Serbian prisoners taken to date only 6600 including twenty officers.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03
Steamer Sailinss.

The sailing of the steamer City of Puebla from Seattle has been post poned until Friday evening at 9 o'clock. The Alameda will leave on November r.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03

Capt. A. E. Lathrop returned home last night from trip to Valdez and Seward, where his new theatres are now in operation and doing nice business.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03
NO LIKELIHOOD OF PEACE, SAYS POPE

BERLIN, Nov 3-There is a good possibility that the famine in copper which Germany has been suffering is about be measuraby relieved The Teuton invading army Serbia has taken possession of good copper mine here and have already installed working force the property and shipments of a shelter will commence at
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03

LONDON, Nov. 3-Von Hindenberg has been compelled abandon his attacks from the west and southwest the fortress of Dvnsk and of the positions which the Ger captured with loss of life have been taken of by the Russians when the TeuOns retired These posi- ons fought for during weeks of strenuous battling, and the present abandonment by the Germans is evidence of the wall defense being offered by the Russians The taken by HnCenberg along line west of NOvo Alexan drovsk.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03
KENTUCKY REMAINS IN
 TIE DEMOCRATIC COLUMN

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. 3-Nearly complete returns gave Stanley, Dem- ocrat nearly nine thousand plurality over Morrow the republican candidate for Governor.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03

ROME, Nov. 3-Pope Benedict publicly expressed his today the failure of his attempt the warning nations negotiations looking towards peace. He said that with the greatest that he had to report himself unable to give hopeful to the world that there any likelihood of peace in the near future
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03

ATHENS, Nov. 3-The Bugarians advancing from Vees the direction MOnastr have reached the Braba half way between Vees and Prp The Serbans have far attempted make decisive stand against the Bugarans have retired Prp, where possible that battle staged Monastir yet severely threatened Advices received here tell of the arrival of further rorcemens for the Serbia who being transferred from the Russian front
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03
LEGISLATURES OF JERSEY
 ARE NOW REPUBLICAN

TRENTON, Nov. 3-The elections in New Jersey resulted in the Repub- licans winning a majority in both houses of the legislature.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03

PARIS, Nov 3-Briand, the French premier said to- day when asked about the rumored proposals of Prince Bueow that France would not sign any peace propositions until after she had restored by victory the territory pied by the enemy and further not until all guaranes had made that permanent peace could be brought about
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03

There was six inches of snow along the railroad line yesterday and today it is raining.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03

BERLIN Nov 2-The war office admits that General Hin enberg has been forced through the strength of the Russian counter offensive withdraw his lines between Swenon Vsen Lakes at the Northern end of the Russian front
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03

CHRISTANIA, Norway Nov. 3The prohibition movement which, since the beginning of the has been gaining all the Scandinavian countries has become in Norway
 leading issue present political campaign Gnudar Knud the prime minister stated recent speech that country wide prohibition would be achievement of the fuue except among socialist and radical circles which have strongly espoused the prohibition is thought that the economic and international complications resulting from such reform will make it mpractcabeo at least nadvisabe
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03

PARIS Nov 3-The office issued an official commun saying that Bulgarian attack the French positions Krvola in southern Serbia had been repused the enemy being forced retire after losing heavily in the fighting In the Srumza region the French troops penetrating Bull gara, advancing the mountains the frontier.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03

BERLIN, Nov 3It is announced that the loan banks that organized the outbreak of the in order to aci tate the raising of the huge needed to on will be wound up immediately after the conclusion of peace This has been made from unofficial for the purpose of encouraging the people tomake liberal of the banks in raising money buy the bonds offered for subscription It feared that people would hold back bor rowing at the loan banks upon the assumption that they would promptly closed at the termination of the and that in the liquidation of their affairs all outstanding loans would be called in at
 PARIS Nov 3-Dr Alexis Carrel and pr. Henry M Dakn making their discovery of the antspc for gunshot
 wounds carried the work with artillery fire sounding almost constantly Several houses the chemical laboratory of the Rockefeller Foundation at Compene struck by the huge 42 centmeter shells However Dr. Care has continued duty in his laboratory without permitting his researches to be interrupted.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-11-03

BERLIN, NOV }The Offce announced OfciallY today that the fighting in Serbia turning out to the invaders that the fighting in Serbia turning out to the advantage invaders and stated that the Teuons had captured the city Ushitze in northwestern Serbia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
PLEASING PIANO RECITAL
Given Monday Evening by Pupils Of
Miss Emily s. Burbank

An occasion Of much enjoyment in
musical circles was the recital given
Monday evening at the Penney Me-
mortal church on Grove street by the
piano pupils OF Miss Emily Frances
Burbank. the talented young Augusta
music teacher. The recital was OF a
public nature and a goodly number Of
music lovers were present.
The program included large num-
Der Of selections, classic and other
wise. all Of which were pleasingly rem
Gered by the different pupils and in
a way which bespoke praise both for
them and for their teacher. The SOLO
is, OF the evening was Miss lola S.
kearney. one of the city's sweetest
contraltos, who rendered several num-
bers in way which delighted her
hearers. Miss Kearney was accompa-
MED by Prof. ]. Francis MacNichol at
the piano.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
BALLARD SCHOOL PICNIC.
Pupils Enjoy Annual Outing Friday 1t
A. w. Folger's.

The pupils OF the Ballard school held
their annual picnic Friday, June Is,
at the home of A. ". Folger, where
they arrived at about 10 o'clock in the
morning accompanied by their parents
and teacher. The occasion was Bit
more elaborate than those formerly
held, it being the ninth birthday OF
Ruth Folger. The picnic dinner was
eaten under the trees in the front
yard. after which games were in order
until about in the afternoon when
the birthday cake bearing nine can
dies was brought out TO be cut by Miss
Ruth. After partaking of the cake
and ice cream games were again en-
ioyed until shortly after o'clock
when q tired bur happy crowd OF
small people returned 10 their homes.
unanimously declaring the picnic a
success. The parents are much
pleased to know that the teacher, Miss
Ida \. Trask, is to return in Sep
TENDER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
UPSIDE DOWN SLIDE ON WIRE
FROM THE TOP OF tent

One Of the features Of the Frank
A. Robbins circus. which will visit
here on Wednesday. June %, is a slide
for life by Dare Devil Devoe, who
balances on top Of his head and slides
down long wire from a trapeze to the
ground. The act has never before
been seen with any other circus in this
country. The act has been secured
at great expense by Mr.. Robbins. but
is only one of many unusual things
which will be seen with the circus
when it comes here. Hillary Long.
who walks down stairs on his head is
another star whose act is not dupli-
Gated. The show has been greatly
enlarged and improved this year. The
parade, which takes place every morn
ing at 10 o'clock has many new fea-
lures. the menagerie has been nearly
doubled in size, and the program Of
acts provided by a big group of stars
Of the canvas dome. and a score Of
bright fun makers keeps the audi
ence interested for a straight two
hours. Prior to both the afternoon
and evening performances. there will
be concerts by the band, which has
been feature Of the show for many
years.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
SIDNEY

NORTH-Childrens Sunday was
observed at the Baptist church Sun
day evening with pleasing and appro-
PIRATE exercises. The church was pref
tily decorated for the occasion and
goodly number were present.
Mrs. Abbie H. Burgess passed few
days last week in the home of her
brother. Gilbert B. Reynolds of Lake
shore, for the purpose of attending his
S3rd birthday, which occurred Thurs
day, June L.. Owing TO Mrs. d. L.
Sawtelle's health being such that she
could not leave home. Mr.. and Mrs.
Reynolds with other friends were in
vlted to celebrate the day as guests
of Mrs. Sawtelle and daughter Addie
where they were royalty entertained.
The menu consisted of veal pie, baked
potatoes, string beans, cucumbers,
bread and butter, strawberries. four
kinds Of cake, cookies, coffee, lemon
sherbet. fruit, assorted candies and
lemonade
MIR. Reynolds was the recipient Of
many postcard greetings and good
wishes. gifts and two beautiful birth
day cakes, that were as appetizing as
they were handsomely decorated. One
Of these were presented by Mrs. Geo.
Swift and the other from Mrs. Bertha
Ames. wife Of DR.. Ames Of Oakland.
which was especially appropriate for
the day. This measured Is inches long
and 10 inches wide with a filling COM
posed of marshmellow and nuts. The
frosting was white with the figures
So in pink and bearing 50 pink cam
dies, which were lighted during the
noon hour. Around the edge of the
platter containing the cake was green
running vine and lilies Of the valley.
With other floral decora tons the table
presented beautiful sight and all
present did justice to the fine dinner.
Owing to the severe rain some were
obliged to cancel the invitation, but
those present pronounced the day
most enjoyable. Among the guests
present nearest Mr.. Reynolds age
was his sister. Mrs. Burgess. aged 50
years: Mrs. Ellen Sawtelle. -; and
David 3. Munsey, aged IS.
Although So years OF age Mr.. Pey-
holds retains all Of his faculties, en-
joys good health, carries on his farm
and attends to the marketing Of his
butter. eggs and other produce. and in
looks and appearance would pass for
man many years his junior. Mr.. and
Mrs. Reynolds have a cosy and attrac-
tive home and the stamp Of neatness
everywhere prevails. Mrs. Reynolds is
one Of the leading dressmakers in
town.
Nr- EIo,-i11o To .-la ~ IL
arrived last week for an indefinite stay
in the home Of her son, Ira c. Tay-
lor
Mrs ". s. Bracket enjoyed a birth
day Tuesday, June IS, and entertained
few friends during the evening.
! Games were INDUCED in and refresh
ments Of ice cream and cake were
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22

The next to the last, the o3d episode
Of New Exploits Of Elaine" 1.-The
Telltale Heart" featuring Pearl White
and Arnold Daily can be seen for the
last times at the Colonial today. In
this installment Craig Kennedy uses
all his science against the cleverness
Of WI Fang with the result that this
episode is one OF the most interesting
ever.
Princess Ilrahem Hassan. formerly
Ola Humphrey, an American actress,
in the leading role. in The Cage Of
the Golden Bars the second episode
OF Under the Crescent" exposes the
conditions of the Harem in same start
ling sensational scenes. all Of which
are based upon her personal expert
ences.
One Of the greatest actors, VIM S.
Hart in Bad Buck Of Santa ynez."
Kay Bee two-reeler, the Mutual
Weekly and an L-Ko comedy Broken
Hearts and Pledges are included in
the program.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
ENJOYABLE REUNION
.0F RICHARDSON FAM|LY

The descendants Of Joel Richardson
and Mary Cornforth enjoyed a reunion
at the home Of MIR. and Mrs F. l.
Mower. Pushaw road, Saturday. Joel
Richardson was a direct descendant OF
John Rowland and Elizabeth Tilley. who
were passengers on the Mayfiower and
founder of the Plymouth colongy. A
bountiful salmon dinner was served a,
noon, at which % members of the fam
lily were present.
Three sisters, Mrs. Charles L. Bacon
of San Diego, Cal, Mrs. Temperance
Viles Of Lynn, Mass. and Mrs. Weston
Bean of Dexter, and a brother, Ansel L.
Richardson Of Moorville. Oregon, were
unable to be present.
The day was given over to family
"reminiscences and was a most happy oc-
casion. Those present were:
Mrs. Ellen Mccartney, Dwight Mozart
ney and Mrs. Edward P. Allen of Oak
land; Mrs. Julia Arnold, John Arnold,
Mrs. Mary Aver and Miss Beryle Aver
of Augusta; Mr.. and Mrs. C. o. Richard
son of Bangor; Mr.. and Mrs. R. B.
Richardson Of freeport; Mr.. and Mrs.
A. J. Richardson Of Bangor: Mr.. and
Mrs. F. D. Richardson and son. Ora, of
Bangor; Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Richardson
Of Glenburn; Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Mower
and two children, George and June, OF
Bangor; Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Leighton
and son, Earl. Of Gienburn; and Mrs,
Hazel Leighton Of Brewer.-Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
BENJAMIN n. DUKE
BUYS SHORE ESTATE
ON BELGRADE LAKES

Belgrade, Me, June 21-(SpeciaD.-
/ OF interest 10 summer folk visiting
the State Of Maine. particularly to
that community which each year en-
joys the charm Of the Belgrade Lakes.
is the recent sale Of property on the
shore of Great Lake 10 Benjamin y.
Duke Of New York City. as recorded at
the kennebec county registry OF deeds.
That Maine in general is beautiful
( is annually shown by those who come
TO enjoy her attractions. The Belgrade
Lakes are big factor in the total
Of Names beauty. And that this is
50 is substantially given further proof
by the act OF Benjamin \. Duke OF the
American Tobacco CO. in his purchase
Of what was known as Frost's Point
or Long Point. a conspicuous promon-
tory jutting out into the Queen Of the
Belgrade chain of lakes.
In past years Mr.. Duke has shown
his Partially to Belgrade by passing
a portion Of his summers there Re-
liable information credits his inten-
tons with the Belgrade estate TO be
the erection of $4,000 cottage, plans
for which are already drafted
The property was sold by Ernest l.
Sawyer and George E. Sawyer. both
of Belgrade. The irregularity of the
shore line would bring the lake 'front.'
age of the estate far above the dis
lance between the two boundaries
which is so feet. and the property ex-
tends back from the lake a distance of
2ea feet.
Last summer the Sawyer cottage
was occupied for several weeks by
Mr.. and Mrs. Duke and their daugh-
ter Miss Mary Duke: the maria &c of
Miss Duke last week to Anthony
Drexel Biddle of Philadelphia being
Of interest as one of the noteworthy
weddings for the present season in
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
Real Estate Transfers,

Inc Following real estate transfers have
neen recorded during the past week a,
the kennebec county registry Of deeds:
Albion-A- H. Libby to E. Maud Cof,n
land. 81.
Augusta-Patrick Coughlin to Melvin
5. Holway. executor Of the will OF Johr
n. Cogan. land, 81: Horace E. Bowd,tct
and James r. Townsend to Horace F
Field. land. 81; The Titcomb Real Estate
Association, corporation, to Ralph z
Redman. land. valuable consideration.
Clinton-Mary K. Adams and William
A. Adams to Maurice L. Adams, land. 81
Gardiner-H. A. Billings to Mary A
Greenleaf. land. 81.
Hallowell-Lizzie P. Hurd to The STATE
OF Maine, land and buildings, 5000; Ed.
WIN L. White Of Augusta to Florence A.
Smith. land and buildings, 81.
Litchheld-William r. Godfrey tc
Louise Stanchfeld, land, SIS.
Pittston-G. G. Cary to W. E. seekins
and Clifford E. Seekins Of Richmond
land, 81.
Sidney-Julia E. Ballard of Augusta to
Annie J. Macintosh Of Jamaica Plain.
Mass. land and buildings, S.
Observation-Disclosures Breton of Au-
gusta to Horace E. Couverette of New
ton Upper Falls, Mass. rand, sl25.
Waterville-Arthur j. Alden to Eloi
Charles and Angie St. Peter, land, 81 :.
Haroun Mitchell Joseph to Elias Mitchell
Joseph. land, 81; Hadassah ]. Bangs TO
Archie Vashon. land. 81; Frank B. Phil
brick to the City of Waterville, a munich
pal corporation, land, g.
Weeks Mills-Carpie NJ. Quinnam of
Augusta to Louisa ". Davis and Cyrus
A. Davis of China. land, 81.
Winthrop-George L. Macomber to
Elmer E. Newbert of Augusta, land. s..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22

AS is usually the case when the
summer train schedule on the Maine
Central Railroad goes into effect, sew
eral people who intended to take the
early morning train west from Au-
gusta Monday got left. This train.
which is No. -. has been leaving at
SIS. but on the new schedule it leaves
at S.26, so that when some people who
had failed to remember the change of
time. two travelling men among them,
went over to the station at $50, think
ing that they had about eight minutes
to wait they were surprised to find
that the train had gone and was at
that time just about leaving Hallowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22

TIE Maine Central Railroad ran
Monday morning its annual summer
excursion to Montreal, Quebec and
Ste. Anne du Beaupre for the benefit
Of the French-American citizens who
wished to visit their old homes in
Canada. and the opportunity was TAX
en- advantage of all along the line.
The excursionists started on train 81,
which goes west from Augusta at 9.3s
A. NJ. There was a goodly number
of people on the train from Waterville
and about 60 joined the party at this
city. large number Of relatives and
friends We're at the station TO see them
Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
OPERA HOUSE
"The Old Doctor" Big U Feature: an
the Latin Quarter" vitasraph Fes-
ture; 1.-THE Fatal OPAL" kaiem; and
Many Others in Big Fourteen Reel
Program Today

Following is partial list of the pic
ture features to be presented at the OPP
era House today: THE Old Doctor"
Universal, two reels; "In the Latin Quar-
ter" Vitagraph. two reels: The Fatal
OPAL" Kalem. two reels: From the
Shadow" Biograph drama: 1.-THE Man
from the East" Selig drama: Distilled
Spirits" Made-in-America comedy: 1.-The
Inevitable Retribution," Biograph dra-
ma: THE Strenuous Life" Selig comedy.
and THE Champion Process Server" Ed
ison comedy-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22
Bankruptcy Proceedings.

The following petition has been re-
ceived at the Office of the referee in
bankruptcy for kennebec county:
Alton NJ York of Oakland, laborer.
Petition filed June Is, adjudtcated
June IS. Liabilities s2441o assets 1856
all Of which is claimed TO be exempt
No deposit. Bankrupt ordered in be-
fore the referee Tor examination Fri
day, June .5. at IL 4. n. The attor-
ney for the bankrupt is George NJ
CHAPMAN OF Fairheli.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22

Among the recent shipments from
the Rodney Hunt Machine Company,
Orange, Mass, was a horizontal Water
Wheel Equipment for the Samson
Cordage Works at Shirley, Mass. The
wheel is the highly successful Type
''E' designed to operate under nine
teen feet head. The Wheel is replace
ing q 80 inch Hunt Wheel installed
over twenty years ago. The new
Wheel though smaller rated size
will generate nearly 40 per cent. more
power.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22

4 party Of young ladies'. all Of whom
are students at the Convent OF the
Sacred Heart at Maplehurst, New
York city. are enjoying a house party
this week at Philip ]. Kearns' beauti-
FIJI summer home in Manchester. the
members Of the party being the Misses
Eleanor Smith Of Brooklyn. \. Y,
Therese Henninger Of Sea Grit, L. l..
Catherine Barnes of New York city.
Mae Brown Of Pelham Manor, and
Catherine Daley Of Augusta. At the
conclusion of their stay in Manchester
the young ladies will go to Squirrel
Island for a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22

H. Price. Webbers excellent Boston
Comedy CO. gave three frst-class per-
formances in the Rink Opera House.
Friday. Saturday and Monday evenings.
The plays gave the best OF satisfaction.
and were. above all, respectable in the
highest degree. Mr. Weber has seen
- years continuous service as manager
and actor on the New England and Ca
madam circuit, q record which has never
been equaled by anyone else. and the
public recognize his honorable dealings.
his great ability in his calling and his
geniality. Mr.. Weber. who is a MEM
Der Of Richmond, Maine. Lodge No. IS, l.
Q. o. F, attended the memorial services
with his brethren OF Tomifobia Lodge
No. IS tstanstead. Canada and Derby
Line. Vermont, az Christ church last
Sunday-Stanstead. P. O., Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22

Clifton Flint. the popular clerk al
E H Nickersons drug store. Monu-
ment square. is enjoying a two-Weeks'
vacation from mis- work and left yes
terday for Augusta. where he will
visit his brother. J. Curtis Flynt, for q
time. During his absence Carroll c.
But,erheld is employed in the Nicker-
son store.-Dover letter, Bangor News,
June Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-22

Major Charles J. House and Capt.
Thomas Clark went Monday afternoon
10 Portland to attend the state En-
campnlent of 6. A. r. to be held to-
Gay and Wednesday. s. {. Hastings
of Sidney will leave this morning for
the eacampment.