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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07
COURT TO TEST
LEGAL RIGHTS OF
BATHS MAYOR

Auburn. Me-. April 6.-Hearing to
determine the legality of the election
of Mayor Small of Bath as city mar
shall of the city was had before Chief
Justice Savage in the Androscoggin
county buildings Monday. Agreed
statements Of fact were submitted in
stead Of testimony, by the counsel,
Judge VIM. H. Newell of Lewiston for
Mayor Small and w. S. Glidden of
Bath for the petitioners. The issue is
whether the mayor is enjoying the
emoluments of the Office by virtue of
having cast a deciding vote unla wful-
~ in that he was pecunially interested
in the city marshafs position. Chief
Justice Savage reserved his decision
Mayor Small was a machinist by
trade when elected and he found it
practically impossible to attend both
his duties as chief executive of the
city and those at his place of work
The mayors salary is $500. The sal
airy for the city marshal is $1,000 and
by discharging the duties of both may
or and marshal he would be able 10
devote all his time to the citys affairs.
Hiram H. Pattee had been city
marshal for three years and was a
candidate for reappointment The vote
stood IA for Pattee and IA for Small
until Small cast ballot for himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07
CURTIS GUILD, FORMER GOVERNOR
and FORMER AMBASSADOR DIES
TUESDAY At HIS HOME IN BOSTON

Welt to select him as a speaking COM
panion in his stumping tour Of the
West in 1900. In 1909, at the invita-
tioh of the Swiss government and
Geneva University. he delivered all
address in French at the 35Oth ami
versary of the birth of John Calvin.
He represented the American Unitari-
an Association on this occasion ana
the university awarded him the de-
gree of Doctor Of Sacred Theology.
He had a string of degrees from other
universities.
President Taft. in 1910. designated
Mr.. Gould as special ambassador to
represent the United States at the
centennial celebration of the indepen-
dence of Mexico and at one of the
functions in Mexico City he gave an
address in Spanish. While he was
Governor he surprised some japanese
visitors in Massachusetts by saying
a few words to them in their own
tongue, and with a brief speech in
Italian he welcomed the Duke of the
AbruzZi.
Mr.. Guilds work as writer be-
gan while he was at Harvard Col
lege, where for a time he was an edi-
tor of the Crimson and in his senior
year edited the Lampoon. On leaving
college he entered the office Of the
Boston Commercial Bulletin. a week
~ trade paper founded by his father
and his editorial connection with the
paper. of which he later became sole
owner. continued throughout his life
In the War with Spain, Mr.. Guild
who at the time was Brcadier Gen
eral in the Massachusetts, militia
served on the staff Of General F'itz-
hugh Lee, with the rank of lieutenant
colonel, and as inspector general OF
the Seventh Army Corps.
Mr. Guild, who was born in Bos-
ton in 1860, served three terms as
lieutenant governor before he was
first chosen Governor in 1905. At ths
Republican national convention in
1908 he received 80 votes for the vice
presidential nomination.
An incident of Mr.. Guilds first term
as Governor was the presentation OF
petition, signed by 10000 persons
for the pardon of Charles L. Tucker
under sentence of death for the muir
der Of Miss Mabel Page at Weston
The trial of Tucker had been one OF
the most notable in Massachusetts
criminal history, and he had been con
Victed on circumstantial evidence
Governor Guild made thorough in
Vestisation of the case, granting hear
ings to the petitioners and visiting
the scene of the murder. He refused
to grant the petition and Tucker was
executed.
Mr. Guild was born in Boston, Feb
ruary . 1860. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07
OAKLAND

Mrs. ]. Il. Witherell underwent A
pital at Waterville, Monday. She IS
recovering as we'll as could be expect
ed under the circumstances.
The Fidelity class will meet with
Mrs. Olive Boardman Thursday af-
ternoon.
Rev. H. s. Trueman is attending the
Methodist Conference at Cambridge.
Mass.
Roy Merry of Madison was calling
on Chester Oliver Tuesday.
Mrs. A. \. Leonard and daughter,
Marjorie have returned from a week ;
visit in Portland.
Hon. F. W. Patterson of West Mills
was calling on A. H. Oliver Tues
DAY.
Daniel Mcneil of Norridgewock was
in town on business Tuesday.
The Baptist Sunday School distrib
uted - potted Easter lilies to the sick
and the shut-ins Monday. They were
much appreciated. and furnished much
happiness to the afflicted.
The ladies of the ". r. c. helped
on Monday night with a short pro-
gram as follows: Opening address,
Mrs. j. B. Hodsdon: reading. Clara
Leech reading. Anna Bailey; song.
The Star Spangled Banner" Clara
Leech and Feru Bickford: recitation,
Charlotte Jensen; reading. Mary Bri-
ar: song, America. After the progra m,
refreshments OF candy and pop corn
We're served. Comrade G. w. Gould
ing gave a very interesting reading at
the conclusion. The entire program
and entertainment was enjoyed by
all.
\ very interesting program was
given by the Sunday school of the NJ.
+. church. Sunday evening. consisting
of recitations, songs and exercises.
The program was pronounced by some
to be the best of its kind ever held
by the Sunday school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07
COL. BOOTHBY SPEAKER
AT WOMAN'S CLUB

Col. F. E. Boothby's speech on THE
City Beautiful comprised the program
for the April meeting of the Waterville
Woman's Club held Tuesday evening at
Library hall under the auspices of the
civic improvement committee, of which
Mrs. F. Il. Drake is chairman. After the
speaker, who has twice been mayor of
Portland and a great worker for civic
Improvement, had been introduced by the
President he took up practically every
phase Of improving city, dwelling on
the cleaning up of the streets, back yards,
lawns, harmony in dress. church attend
ance. and in fact everything that would
appeal to the workers for the public good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07
McDonald.Hunt

The residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. E r.
Hunt Of 50 Willow street was the
scene Of a pretty wedding Tuesday
evening when their niece. Audrey Lu-
cile Hunt Of Gardiner was united in
marriage with Irving Mcdonald Of
Gouldsboro in the presence Of about
so relatives and friends. The cere-
mony occurred at o'clock and was
pastor Of the Green street Methodist
church. the parlor being tastefully
decorated with flowers in honor Of
the happy occasion.
The wedding march was very pref
tily rendered on the piano by Miss
Gladys Hunt Of Augusta, a cousin Of
the bride, with violin obligato by Miss
Velma Briggs. also Of Augusta. Tho
bride was becomingly gowned in white
crepe de chine trimmed with white
lace and carried a bouquet Of white
roses The bride and groom were I'M
attended.
Following the ceremony an informal
reception was held during which con-
gratulations were in order. Delicious
refreshments were served and the fes-
Invites Of the occasion continued I'M
til the time came for the departure
Of the bride and groom, who left on
the 1o.40 Pullman for parts unknown.
After a short wedding journey they
will return to Gouldsboro where they
will reside.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William l..
Hunt of Plaisted street, and has many.
friends. She has been engaged in
deaconness work for the Methodist
church in her home city. The groom
is a prosperous merchant at Goulds-
boro, and the friends of both will
unite in wishing them many years OF
happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07
WATERv|LLE CITY Government
HAS BUSY SESSION ON TUESDAY

title can be obtained, was introduced
by Alderman Austin. Alderman Da-
viau asked that the matter be referred
to the committee on claims. City En-
gineer Crawford answered numerous
queries about the matter. Mr.. Phil
brick said he would guarantee a clear
title. Alderman Daviau withdrew his
motion and the order was passed.
An order that the city engineer run
a line on Crescent street in front OF
the land of Charles Island was passed
by the common council in concur
renee.
The mayor announced that he will
be at the mayors office from 3 to 4
p. M. each week day he is in town.
The bond of John A Dawson as con-
stable was accepted and approved.
Moving picture licenses were re-
newed.
A number of lincenses were grant,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07
AVIATOR PEC0uD HAS
SUCCESSFUL FIGHT
WITH GERMAN CRAFT

Paris. France, April 6.-515 A NJ
Another daring exploit has been add
ed to the long list Of those success
fully carried out by Adolphe Pegoud
the French aviator. who is reported
to have attacked and brought down a
German Taube near Saint Menehould
while he was alone on patrol duty
April 2.
The report Of the incident says that
when Pegeud saw the German APP
preaching, he hew rapidly towards the
hostile air craft and sent it to earth
with few well placed shots. He
then landed near the Taube and took
prisoner the pilot and observer, both
of whom were injured.
Earlier in the same day Pegoud is
reported to have driven off three 9TH
German aeroplanes. one of which had
dropped nine bombs on a railroad
station.
Pegoud. who first gained fame in
1913 as the originator Of the feat Of
flying upside down in an aeroplane
was awarded the French military
medal early in March for services
rendered the army during the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07

Boston, April 6.-Curtis Guild. former
governor and former ambassador to Rus
STA, died early today. Death was due to
pneumonia, resulting from cold con-
tracted on trip to Salem last week.
The end was peaceful. Mr.. Guild hav-
ing been unconscious for half an hour
At his bedside were Mrs. Guild. DR.. Will
liam B. Robbins, who had attended him
throughout his illness, and nurse.
Mr.. Guild became ill last Thursday
night, and on the next day pneumonia
developed 1t was his second attack from
the disease, from which he made a re.
markable recovery in 1905 after the ply.
sicians had almost abandoned hope. Lat
er in that year he underwent an opera
ton for appendicitis.
Among those who called to inquire as
to his condition yesterday was former
President William H. Taft, who appoint.
ed Mr.. Guild special ambassador to Mex
leo on the occasion of the centennial eel
ebration of that republic in 1910, and a
year later sent him as ambassador to
Russia.
Mr.. Guild was born in Boston in 1850
He was governor of Massachusetts from
1906 to 1908, inclusive
Preliminary arrangements were made
for the holding of the funeral in the
Arlington street Unitarian church Friday
at noon. Rev. Paul Revere rockingham,
the pastor, will oficiate. Other details
of the funeral will be arranged at a meet
ing of several Of Mr. Guilds friend. to-
morrow.
Taft's Tribute
Former President Taft said today:
| Il know of no one in the public life OF
Massachusetts whose going would leave
such void in so many hearts as Curtis
I Guild. I had, as had everyone who knew
Mr. Guild. very strong affection for him
He wasa" real orator, marvellous
! speaker, a man of the greatest enthusi-
asm. He had power of application ir
possessing himself OF any language that
was marvellous"
! Governor Walsh in special message tc
| the Legislature called attention to the
death of one of his predecessors. saying
lit is doubtful if any man in our day
| has given more heartfelt service in as
sisting to solve our problems and in en-
Tightening our citizens on public ques-
tons.
! Curtis Guild. Jr., was amba ssa dor
TO Russia for two years during Presi
dent Taft's administration and was
! three times Governor of Massachu-
eetts. He attained unusual distinc :
ton as a public speaker through his
ability to address an audience with
ease in any one OF several languages.
! His vigor and fluency as an orator in
English displayed in many Republ;
can party campaigns, led Col. Roose-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07
500 G. 4. R. VETERANS
At 49TH ENCAMPMEN1

Boston. April Six hundred white
haired veterans Of the Civil War an
swered the roll call at the 49th an
nual encampment OF the department
Of Massachusetts,, Grand Army Of the
Republic. held in Faneuil Hall to-
day.
During the year the department los:
S32 comrades. or s.3 per cent Of its
members. Many Of the veterans ex-
pressed a desire to attend the Ma
tional Encampment at Washington
next summer.
The annual election will be held to-
morrow after which the veterans viii
march to the state house and salute
the battleflags in Memorial Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07

Florian Morneau, aged IS. died Tuesday
from acute dilation of the heart at his
home, 5 Gray street. He was a native of
Canada but had lived in Waterville for
many years, making his living as Ia
borer. He is survived by three sons and
three daughters. A funeral mass will be
celebrated at 9 A. NJ. Thursday at the
church of the Notre Dame. Interment
will be made in the Catholic cemetery at
Pine Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07

ment was at Mapleweod cemetery.
The floral contributions were many
and beautiful .-,.-.
George Shorey. superintendent Of the
Fairfield Lawn Swinsl company met
with a very painfpl, accident. late
Tuesday afternoon while at work at
the MILL His left hand became
caught in the pressing machine and
before he could extricate it the fore
finger was severely crushed. also the
thumb. He went to the office of DR..
Walter, where the wounds were dress
cd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07
FAIRFIELD

Burton Spaulding of Portland is the
guest in town Of ME-. and Mrs. Ropeila
A. Spaulding. lower Main street, this
week.
Miss Doris Buker of ST. Adams and
a few days in town with friends. Miss
Buker was formerly a student at Law
renee L!gh school.
Donald Tozier Of Oakland called on
friends Tuesday in town.
A. P. Dudley of Skowhegar has re-
turned to his home after passing few
days at West Benton as the guest of his
mother, Mrs. Charles A. Pooler.
Charles Kent of Benton underwent an
operation Monday for appendicitis at his
home. His condition was so serious that
ii would not warrant his removal to a
hospital. He was reported as resting
comfortably.
Miss Lois Spencer has returned from
two weeks visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs J. H. Spencer, Of Springfield,
Mass.
MISS Ruth Osborne has returned to her
home on the Shawmut road after pass
ing two weeks in Boston with friends and
relatives.
Fairfield friends of Miss Lois Shore
will be grieved to learn that she is quite
Ill, afflicted with scarlet fever Miss
Shore is in training at the st. Mary's
hospital, Passaic, y. j., and was for
merly student at Lawrence High school
Her many friends are hoping for he,
speedy recovery.
Mrs. Ivan Hodges is i'll at her home in
Benton.
Charles H. Parks. superintendent Of
henneoec Mills. will leave Wednesday
morning for business trip to New York,
Mrs. Harriet Bates is ill at her home
on Western avenue.
Miss Agnes Cummings of Haynesyille
, arrived in town Tuesday afternoon To
pass several weeks with her sister. Mrs
Roscoe Holway of Summit street.
preston Delano is able to be out after
a few weeks illness at his home on
Maple street
Mildred and Moody the children of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Flynt of Shawmut are
ILL.,
Everett Weston Of Thomaston was
o " ooSAHSSS lIieHuS III town
Tuesday.
Charles Duren of upper Main street
will leave Wednesday morning for POS
ton. where he will be employed.
Raymond Snow returned Tuesday .y,e-
Aing from Canada. where he has been
engaged in business in connection with
the Lombard Traction Engine Co.
Charles A. Pooler of Benton was in
Skovhegan Tuesday on business
Wallace Patterson has returned
from a visit at New York and Bos-
ton. He was guest Of his uncle. John
EgeFon. at New York and another
uncle. Wallace Egerton, at the lat
ter place.
The annual meeting Of the Fairfield
fire department was held Tuesday
evening at Steamer Engine hall. The
annual election Of officers took place.
The regular meeting of the E. P.
Pratt Corps will be held Wednesday
evening at 7.30 sharp. All members
are requested to be present.
Mrs. Dora Holway who has been
ill at her home on Summit street. was
out Tuesday for the first time.
The Heptousa Circle will meet Fri
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Eva Blackstone, lower Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07
SAY GERMANS SEIZE
SWEDISH STR LADEN
WITH CARGO GRAIN

Copenhagen, April 6.-Via London,
11.30 a. M.-The Swedish steamer
England, from Buenos Ayres for Goth
enburg. has been seized by the Ger
mans in the Baltic and taken into a
German port. according to dispatches
appearing in Stockholm newspapers.
The England was loaded with maize
and bran. She had discharged part Of
her cargo at Gothenburg and was pro-
ceeding to Stockholm when seized
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07
ADJUSTMENTS
Germans Comedians

j. W. Germans Comedians will give
their last presentation Of the comedy.
Along Broadway" today and will fo-
the remainder of the week present an
other of Matthew Otis musical sat-
Tres. entitled The Movie Girl" Both
of these plays are replete with good
humor catchy musical numbers and
novel dances and the company is
pleasing the Augusta theatregoers
each day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07
TRAWLER SUNK
BY SUBMARINE
Grew RESCUED

Blyth. Eng. April S.-u242 P. M.).-The
trawler Agatha was attacked by Ger
man submarine yesterday off Longstone
and sent to the bottom.
The crew Of 13 men were rescued by
the Swedish steamer Tord and landed
here today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07
Funeral Of the Late Mrs. Elizabeth
Clement.

The funeral services of the late Mrs.
Elizabeth Clement were held Tuesday
afternoon from the Clement home,
Newhali street Rev. Arthur H. Cur
tbs conducted the services. The bear
ers were Fred o. Savage, Frank J.
SavAke and Charles Danforth. Inter-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07

Violet, the seven-months-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Lachance Of
Maple street, Winsiow. died Monday
morning from abscess on the brain. Flu
neral services will be held at p. M.
Wednesday at the church Of st. rancis
de Sales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Hook & Ladder No l responded to
still alarm at SIS Tuesday evening
which was due to chimney fire at
the house on Winthrop court own
ed by W. H. Davis and occupied by
William Kimball. -Four chemicals and
some pyrene were used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07
WATERv|LLE

Mrs. Deborah Knox Livingstone OF
Bangor will speak at the Lawrence AS
sembly hall, Fairfield. at 7.3o Friday eve
ming on Suffrage"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07
SON BORN TO MRS.
AND MAYOR CURLEY

Boston, April "a son was born t.
Mayor and Mrs. James NJ. Curley today.
It was their fifth child and third son.
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SCH'R CRESSEY
'T0WED TO SHORE

Norfolk. Va, April 6.-The schoon-
er M. D. Cressey, which became wa
ter-logged of the North Carolina coast
in Friday nights storm. was towed
into Lynnhaven bay today by the
steamer D. n. Luckenbach. The
schooner is said to be in good condi-
ton.
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JOURNAL WANT ADS
BRING RESULTS
TRY ONE AND SEE
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
Lost-English setter
LOST.

ENGLISH SETTER, FEMALE,
white With brown ears. Collar marked
nuEn1s ~. Finder please notify Togus.
1aNeAa- ADr7d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07

The April meeting Of the Waterville
city government was held Tuesday eve
ming, and the session proved a busy
one, number Of important matters COM
ing up for consideration.
The roll Of accounts was read and
ma SSed as folloWa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-07
Wasteaae Of Effectives

Chapter two of this section of the re-
eiews bears the headline "Wasteage of
erman Effectiveness"
1.-THE wastease of effectiveness is easy
The Washington times., 1915-03-21
Be a Recruit

Every person who has taken the
kin-Po Treatment in Washington (and
here are nearly $50 of them) is a
working advertisement for the rem
cdy. This is no exception to the rule
that prevails in other cities where
Kin Pc Institutes have been estab-
lished, and proves beyond doubt that
kin-Po asserts no claims it does not
8ubstantiate and makes no promises
that are unfulflled. Men who have
roughlocked their opportunities and
lost golden chances through dissipa-
ton, and are willing and anxious TO
reform their lives and take advantage
Of the easiest, most rapid and most
harmless method of accomplishing
these results, should not hesitate one
moment in calling on Kin-Po, securing
its literature and making arrange
ments to be treated. Good faith and
good results are guaranteed Be a re-
cruit in the Army of Sobriety; throw
of the shackles of Habit Slavery, and
march to victory under the banner Of
Freedom and the Sunshine of Enfran-
chisement. 100 l. ST. N. w. Phone
375S.-AdVt.
The Washington times., 1915-03-21
and Garrison
Expected at Drills

President Wilson and Secretary of
War Garrison are expected to review
the closing drills of the season at Fort
Myer on March 26 and 81. The ex-
hibitions will be given as a benefit for
the enlisted mems branch of the Y.
M. c. A., which maintains a branch
at Fort Myer. and also for the benefit
Of the regulars and guardsmen's s
summer camps.
In addition to the drills there will
be jumping and Cossack riding,
wrestling by men on horseback, and
bareback riding. A troop of the Fifth
Cavalry will give drill with horses
driven tandem. A polo game will be
played between the men of the Third
Field Artillery and the Fifth Cavalry.
A committee of the army and navy
women will serve tea. Music will be
furnished by the Fifth Cavalry Band.
The Washington times., 1915-03-21
Physician and IL Nurses
Off for Russian Fields

DR.. Harry Hamilton Snively, of Co.
lumbus, Ohio. and eleven Red Cross
nurses. will sail from New York to-
morrow to assume charge Of Red
Cross work behind the Russian lines.
DR.. Shively has been surgeon in the
Ohio National Guard for twelve years.
The nurses who WILL take the place Of
other American nurses in the field
are Misses Cora V. Johnson. Aurel
Baker, Sara Hilbert, Katherine Bart
lett. Eleanor Soukup. of Chicago;
Misses Marion Echternach, Anna Rou-
maine Smith, Clara Barndollar, OF
Philadelphia; Miss Sara A. Lee, Of
Lakewood, N. j.; Miss Mabel Burnham
Rich, Of Providence. r. l., and Miss
Hettie Reinhardt, of Stanley, N. C.
The Washington times., 1915-03-21

assuming the role Of first aid to Cupid
through reinstating as a member Of the
service of Joseph Il. Austin.
Austin, an ensign, was dismissed from
the service because he married the girl
OF his choice while his ship was in
Honolulu harbor several years ago. Al
that time the naval regulations forbade
the marriage of junior officers because
II was felt their salary was not enough
for two to live on.
Mrs. Austin. resenting the suggestion
that she was a handicap to her hus-
band. interested Secretary Daniels. and
he persuaded Congress to pass law
re'nstating Austin. Then when criti-
cised he declared IL he was In love
with girl and that girl would marry
him, he would wed her no matter what
the cost.
Celebrating his views in his cozy
home, the Secretary said:
when we follow the lodestar of love
we cannot go far wrong. In every walk
Of life the married man IL far more ef-
ficient than the single one. The latter
has no distinct purpose In life. But
the married man has. There Is the
wife and the babies to think Of. And he