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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

before three O'Clock, with the result that
the publication of the paper had to be
delayed until some hour of the evening.
sometime later, according to the whim of
sway in those regions.
The Norwaerts received warning
from the military authorities because il
protested against wildly sensational re-
ports of English atrocities on German
prisoners on the ground that such re-
ports stimulated public enthusiasm for
the war; and hence to discredit them
meant diminishing enthusiasm for the
war. When the Vorwaerts protested
against the publication OF a report that
the German army had captured Belfort
and seven French army CORPS fabout
SSo.0oo mem at one stroke the military
authorities in Berlin warned the editor
that he was doing a public disseryice.
and exposed his paper to the penalty of
suppression. The vorwaerts was not al
lowed to reply to attacks made on il by
another Berlin paper. the Neueste Mach
richten, which is a Conservative organ.
although this journal had been permitted
to libel the Eorwaerts in the grossest
terms of abuse
'On another occasion the Vorwaerts
was not allowed to publish a speech
made in the Berlin Town Council bv
Herr Wurun, in which the authorities
were urged to prevent the prices of nee
essary commodities of every day life
from being raised above a certain level.
The publication of the Vorwaerts was
temporarily suspended for declaring that
the hostility existing in other countries
against Germany was due to the fact
that the German method of government
is based on autocracy and militarism
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
SEVERE FIGHTING REPORTED ON LINE
OF MO0RSLEDE and PASSCHENDACH

Amsterdam, via London. April 25.-
The Telegraafs correspondent at
Roulers reports severe fighting on the
line OF Morslede and Passchendache in
Belgium, near Poelcappelle and LANCE
marck, with numerous wounded and
killed. Near Moorslede a great military
cemetery has been located. where
thousands already are buried. The
church at Moorslede is filled with
wounded. German field artillery is
posted south of Morslede with six
horses for each gun in constant readi-
ness to move to another place, owing
to the successful reconniating Of the
allies airmen. The heavy guns are
north Of Moorslede
From its Bruges the Telegram learns
that the people expect new
strong attempt by the Germans to
cross the User in order to force their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day. Capt. George /.
Brown.
The funeral Of the late Joseph w.
Cady was held from the Home chapel
at P. NJ. Saturday, Rev. j. E.
Cochrane officiating.
Capt. W. S. Oakman has returned
from a weeks visit to his daughter,
Mrs. G. N. Getchell, Roxbury.
Ralph w. Reynolds, tinsmith here
for the past three years, has resigned
and will go to Lewiston to accept a
similar position.
John E. Hayes Of Dayton, O., ar
rived Saturday on account Of the seri-
GUS illness Of his father, Gen. Patrick
Hayes.
Gen. Beal Command, No. %. U. ". T.,
will hold it's regular meeting in Grand
Army hall at p. NJ. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
PORTLAND HIGH DEFEATS
WESTBROOx SEMINARY

Portland, Me, April 25.-Shivering
with cold, but nevertheless decidedly
interested in the great battle before
them, about 100 students at Westbrook
ceminary. with a smattering of sup
rorterS of the Portland High school
team, stood on the slope behind the
Macarthur gymnasium yesterday after
noon and watched these two fighting
machines, not yet thoroughly oiled UP.
but still running at pretty high pace.
battle for ten long innings. The high
school team won, to 4. after rattl-
ing finish to an argument that lasted
10 minutes longer than two hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
RICHMOND

There will be a supper and apron
sale &c be given by the Ladies' Aid at
the Congregational chapel next
Wednesday, April IS.
Union revival services at the Metho-
dist church, April % to 50: Baptist
church, May to 8: Rev. 8. P.
Browne of Bath, evangelist: Mrs
Rachel Sprague Browne, soloist and
pianist.
The barge Glendower of Philadelphia
arrived az Lovell's coal wharf this
week with L cargo Of 81 tons of coal.
Mrs. Marcia Stewart of Watervilie
was the guest on Patriots day at the
home of her uncle, Prescott keyes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Reed of Whitma n,
Mass, are visiting Mrs Reeds pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mark + Costello.
James w. Blair, who passed the win
ter with his son, W. c. Blair in Som
erville, Mass. arrived in town Thurs
day and will pass the summer at the
home Of his son, c. l.. Flair.
MIR. and Mrs. VIM. Stacey of Farm
ington, n. H, are guests this week of
the gentleman's mother, Mrs. Olive ].
Stacey.
Miss Mary kearns returned home
Friday from Stoneham. Mass. Her
many friends will be pleased to learn
she has regained good health. She
was accompanied home by her broth
er. Fred Z. Kearns
Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Smith made an
automobile trip to Springvale Friday.
Viii Rankins Of Augusta passed the
weekend with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. B. Rankins.
Arthur Saltmarsh of Dorchester.
Mass. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
F. Durham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry c. Smith of
Brunswick were guests of relatives in
town Monday.
Mrs. Ann Beaton, wife Of John Bea-
ton, died at her home on Gardiner
street Friday night. Mrs. Beaton had
been a resident Of Richmond for many
years and is survived by her husband.
two daughters and three sons. Funer-
al services viii be held OF P. NJ
Tuesday. Rev. c. c. Macdonald of the
Congrega tional church will officiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
TAFT FAV0RS LONGER
PRESIDENTIAL Term

Baltimore, April 25-F'ormer Presi-
dent William H. Taft made three adj
dresses here Saturday He spoke on
The Opportunities OF Citizenship" at
the City Club, a few hours after Sec
rotary CT State Bryan had given ad-
vice to new voters at the same place.
The former President then went to
the John Hopkins University, where
he gave an intimate view of The
Presidency. its Powers and it's Re-
sponsibiiities
L have often thought it would have
been better" said Mr.. Taft, ito have
made tie term six or seven years with
ineligibility for reelection. But I
don't want to tinker with the Constitu-
ton"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
some GOOD CLUB RECORDS
FOR THE NORTHERN STATES

Washington. April 1.-THE agricultural
clubs for boys and girls have done good
work throughout the Northern States.
according to a recent report of the L. S.
Department OF Agriculture which is ac
lively engaged in fostering this move
ment. The new report deals with the
work of a number of different kinds of
clubs in SO states. Some items Of es-
pecial interest are:
The girls Of the garden and earning
clubs in Iowa sold a tota! of S16.1 in
fresh vegetables during the year. 1860
quarts of fruits and vegetables being
canned. one member put up 1900 quarts
OF these herself.
The Iowa prize winner. Miss Eloise Par
hors. Clarinda. Iowa. Of the garden and
canning clubs grew .5lS pounds Of vege-
tables during the wear. and made a net
profit CT s115.57 or her 1-1eth acre plot of
ground
Nebraska girl Miss Myrtle Mann, Of
Chadron, grew on7i pounds Of vegetables.
canned 215 quarts, and made net prof.
of s7l.4o on her whole work.
Miss Myra Colvin, a young woman Of
Riverton, Wyoming. raised 1850 pounds Of
vegetables, making a net profit Of So.
Miss Lucy Bale, Augusta. \. J.. made
the best record in New Jersey, with
yield of 1916 pounds and a net profit on
her investment of ss3.-1 Miss Bale has
The distinction of being state champion
for two successive wears
That the Corn Club boys have done
good work during the past season is evil
denced from the following table, which
gives reports from some o. the states:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
nine GENERALS, 2307 OFFICERS
1880 men, $500 WOUNDED
AND SICK TAKEN AT PRzEMYSL

Much Of the booty in the fortress was
concealed or buried and is only gradually
coming TO light. The quantity, however.
is said to be enormous. Over n!ne hum
dred guns, many of them still in good
condition. have been inventoried.
Thousands Of Austrian bayone,s. which
are highly priced ny the Russian soldiers
as knives, have been distributed among
the victorious troops
The river San is being dredged for
quantities Of arms and ammunition
which were thrown into it before the
city capitulated. Hundreds of soldiers
spend their idle hours fishing for this
booty with hook and line or with small
graphing hook dragged through the
water from a row boat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
HARVARD DEFEATS
COLUMBIA 8 TO O

New York, April 25.-Harvard won
the last game of the Southern trip
Saturday by defeating Columbia at
Morningside Heights. to 0. There
GRITTY.
Acting Capt Frye pitched invincible
ball for nine innings. O'Neal started
FOR Columbia, and when he weakened
was replaced by Copperthw~ite, whom
Harvard hit hard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
YALE THE VICTOR
IN BROWN GAME

Providence, April 25.-Crowells
wildness in the seventh and Yales
ability to steal bases gave the Bulldog
a victory over Brown here Saturday.
8 to 2. Brown outbatted Yale, bu.
Ways steadiness at critical moments
prevented scoring.
The game was replete with features,
Babington's home run in the first and
Dike's and Ormsby's catches in the
outfleld bordered on the spectacular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
DEERING HIGH WINS
FROM so. PORTLAND

Portland. Me-, April 25-In game
featured by the hard hitting of St. John
and Stockman for the winners and bv all
around team work, Deering high defeated
South Portland high on Richardson field
Saturday afternoon by a score of I to 5.
st. John was the star of the afternoon,
getting two singles and home run.
Stockman. first base for Deering, got a
home run on the first ball pitched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

tAssociQtcd Press Correspondence
Petrosrad, April 4.-The removal Of
prisoners from Przcmysl has now been
completed. and the official Russian state
ment of the numbers is as follows: Nine
sEeuefals 1907 officers; $50 men; $500
~ and wounded
The number of sick and wounded in
cludes only those who were regarded as
unit to be removed. They are distri-
Duted among the various hospitals of
erzGnlysl In charge Of Russian physi.
clans, aided by 129 Austrian doctors and
100 hospital orlerlies who were captured
when the fortress fell
The captured stores and munitions
have not yet been completely inventoried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
JOHN D., JR. AMPL|FIES HIS
COMPLAINTS AGAINST WALSH

New York, april 25.-John D.
Rockefeller. Jr.. today gave out
statement in amplifcation of the one
which he issued Yesterday in answer
to that Of Frank p. Walsh, chairman
of the United States Commission on
Industrial Relations who made pub
lie correspondence between Mr.. Rock
efeller and L. NJ. Bowers, chairman
of the Colorado Fuel & Iron Co. Mr..
rockefeller also reviews at length in
cldents in connection with the Colo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

RADIO strike situation.
AT the outset, Mr.. Rockefeller re-
iterated his complaints against Mr..
Walsh.
Mr.. Rockefeller characterized as
false the statement Of Chairman
Walsh that he Rockefeller" presum-
ed to dictate letters that went out to
President of the United States and to
the governors of the states over the
signature Of the Governor of Colo
RADIO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
LEWISTON HI6H winner
OVER EDWARD LITTLE HIGH

Lewiston, April 25.-Lewiston High
defeated Edward Little High OF Au-
burn here Saturday 10 to 8 in the
first game Of the inter-city champion
ship series. Lewiston took a big lead
early but was forced in the last Of
the game. The fielding was loose by
both siass. Lewiston came through
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

Richard w. Arms of Hopkinton. Mass.
has done well with a market garden. He
reports profit of SOTO from his plat.
Massachusetts reports SIS as the high
est net profit per hen. while Michigan
reports s.44 the same basis.
IN South Dakota, one poultry club boy
TIde a net profit of $500, based on a
ting of Is eggs.
The State agent for Utah reports $3.50
as the highest net profit covering the sea
son. while oregon reports $50 over the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
COLLEGE BASEBALL
PRINCETON WINS FROM
CORNELL BY 10 SCORE

Princeton. n. r., April 25.-1n the
cleanest and fastest game OF the local
season, Princeton blanked Cornell Sat
urday afternoon, ! to o. The contest
early resolved itself into a pitcners'
battle and the advantage remained
with Deyo. Russell was effective for
Cornell, but Princeton found him for
five nits, and four bases on balls lost
the game for the visitors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
COST $4,000 TO
RETURN THAW

Albany. n. Y. April ga bill
containing the $4,000 expense ac-
count for returning Harry Thaw to
New York from New Hampshire was
passed in both houses of the legisla-
ture tonight. Included in 1t is the
claim for counsel fee for William Ira
yers Jerome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

same period.
In the clubs that have raised corn and
pigs Jointly, some good results have been
obtained.
A pork and crop production boy OF
Minnesota, made Sis net profit for the
season, from nine pigs and an acre of
corn. His corn yielded s. bushels to the
acre.
nearly SO favorable, the boys did well,
one member making s31.56 a result OF
his combined work. His corn showed a
yield OF 1915 bushels.
Practically all of the Sugar Beet Club
members are in Utah and Colorado. The
state agent in charge of club work OF
Utah reports 25.34 tons as the highest
yield, and Sis as the highest net profit.
Five hundred and forty-sX club men,
bers' reports show an average yield of
o0.4 tons, and an average net profit Of
$3.50
Potato club work is carried on under
two distinct conditions. namely, under
irrigation and under humid conditions,
and separate records are made for each.
The highest yields and highest profits
for the past year in a number of states
Interested were as follows:
RECORDS MADE UNDER IRRIGA-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

Major A. L. Smith. for more than
% years treasurer Of this Branch, who
resigned March 81. left Saturday for
his future home in Scituate, Mass.
William r. Mills Of Boston, late Co.
x, eth U. S. Inf, and Hiram Stevens
Of New Orleans. La. were Saturday
admitted to the Home.
William A. Severance Of Lyndcn.
Wash. late Co. I. LIST n. o. La, George
w. Wakefield Of Gardiner, late Co. c,
LIST Me. Cav. and Russell Hale Of Dor
chester, late End Battery, Mass. L. A.,
former members, were Saturday re-
admitted.
Only three letters remain uncalled
for at the Home postof1ice for the week
ending April "a, and they are for John
Burke, Walter Rounds and Andrew ].
Underwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

inning when Edward Little threaten
ed to score.
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Paul Huard

Paul Huard
The death Of Paul Huard occurred in
the hospital here Sunday. He was
about e years Of age. He served in Co.
e. 3tth Me. Inf, one year during the
civil war. He was admitted to this
Home from Waterville about three
years ago.
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RECORDS MADE UNDER 1RR1GA-
TJOE
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-09-23
GOOD ROADS RALLY

Most all the men of the community
met at Boiling Springs Saturday even.
ing Sept. 18th, 1915 in a Good Roads
Rally and discussed the proposition
of macadamizing the road from the
bridge of Falling Water at the Bur.
CESS Mill to Cookeville..
An address which was highly an.
preciated was made by Prof. Blair
Harrison. They then proceeded ia
organize and divide the work .into
three divisions, and elected the follow.
ing men: JW. Scott as general sup
erintendent; Dug Hickey, foreman OF
the grading division; ]. A. Rice, fore
man of the teamsters; Jim Hickey,
foreman of the rock crusher division
They then elected the forrowrng com
mitteemen, ]. s. Gentry, Fishel Jones,
and billiard Massa to see about and
select rock Quarries and secure a
crusher. Prof. Harrison, J. B. Gentry
and Frank Massa to solicit donations
from people who are willing to help
with money instead OF manual labor.
They then set Monday, Sept. 9th to
begin work on the grading and will
meet at ]. A. Rice's as near O'Clock
as possible. And we hope the people
up this road toward Cookeville will
cooperate with us in the lower end
and push this work through to I'm
ish, as rapidly as possible. This is a
big job, one that will require work
and men who will hang on" with bull
dog tenacity to complete the job. And
all the help we can get will be great
ly appreciated. Our organization only
reaches to Ditty so men up the line
get busy and cooperate with us.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-09-23
VIII z. sIALEY

The funeral of Will R. Staley was
held at the Cumberland Presbyterian
church last Friday at 2 o'clock ann
was largely attended. The services
were conducted by Rev. J. X, Good
pasture. The flower offerings were
large, the casket being literally Gov
cred with beautiful flowers. Inter-
ment was made in the city cemetery.
Will r. Staley was the Oldest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Staley, and had
lived in Cookeville practically all his
life. being As years old at the time or
his death. He is survived by his moth
er and two brothers. l. d. Staley and
A. A. Staley all of this city.
Mr.. Staley enlisted in the First Ten
nessee Infantry at the opening of the
Spanish war and went to the Phili-
ppines, where he saw hard service,
being connected with the hospital
corps. He returned to the United
States with his regiment and was
honorably discharged at San Fran
cisco.
Will Staley was man of many
fine qualities, and had hundreds Of
strong friends, who grieve over his
being called away in the prime Of
life. He was always willing to help
the sick and those in distress, and
will be greatly missed in the com
munity.
For the past several years he had
been member Of the drug firm Of
Neal & Staley.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-09-23
BIRTHDAY cELEsRATloN

Mrs. A. NJ. Gibbs entertained Satur
day afternoon from 8 to 5 o'clock In
celebration of the twelfth birthday
anniversary of her son, Homer Boyd
Gibbs. The hostess was assisted In
entertaining by Mrs. G. C. Davis and
Mrs. E. E. Dorman. The house was
artictically decorated with nasturti.
ums, geraniums and ferns. After en-
joying games and contests, refresh
ments were served.
The guests were Misses Annie Lee
Hoffmeister, Elizabeth Maxwell, Lucy
Greenwood, Jessie Wallace, Elizabeth
Richmond, Dot Coe, Julia Neal, Eliza
beth Wilson, Grace Lansden, Virginia
Richmond Carlen, Mary Frank Hoff-
meister, Ruby Ayers, Irene Davis and
Emma Doyne Jenkins; Messrs. Ray
mond High, Ben Smith, Harry Jenk-
ins, Eugene Holiday, Philip webb,
Justus Baxter, Eugene Collier, Brown
Minor, Edward Gibson, Edwin McDear-
man, Robert Gibson, Gillem Maxwell
and Clarence Davis.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-09-23
womANs MISSIONARY SOCIETY

Mrs. Dow Slagle entertained thew
M. s. on Monday afternoon. There
was good attendance of the mem
bers and several visitors.
The program was as follows:
Topic-The Problem of the Adde'S
cent at School
Devotional Service conducted by
Mrs. Noonan, who read Luke 2:42-4s.
Prayer by Brother Tinnon.
A paper-"The Adolescent Boy" py
Mrs. Gibbs, was ordered by the soci
ety. to be printed in the local papers
A discussion on THE Adolescent al
School" was most interesting and in
spring.
During the social hour, the hostess
served delicious ice cream ana cake
All spent delightful hour with Mrs
Slagle.
The next is business meeting anu
will be at the church on Monday at.
ternoon, Oct. A.
The paper above referred to, .Ihe
'Adolescent Boy" will be published in
next weeks issue.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-09-23
GENTRY


Health is very good at this writing.
Miss Amanda Jane Huddleston, who
has been on the sick isy rs improving.
Our big meeting has been gong Or.
nearly two weeks and closes tonight.
We are thankful to say we have hao
four to join our happy band OF Christ
ians.
Miss Winnie Jared made flying
trip to Jack Apples.
High school at Gentry is progress
ing nicely.
Miss Ruby Apple has been visiting
in Gentry.
F. L. B., how are you ana Ben get
ting along?
Miss Flossie Burton, whose health
has been very bad, has got better.
They sent her to Red Boiling Springs
where she regained her neaitn.
Estil Jared said he didn't know
what was going on down at Fate Es-
rods as Ida was missing school so
much and working so hard.
Flossie Burton said she liked all
kinds of shade but liked bushes best
of any.
Miss Lassie Holiday visited Mrs.
Mary Bush Tuesday night. Junebug.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1915-09-23
- ~

Mt. View Lodge, No. 17s, l. o. o. =.
met at the usual hour, p. m. Sept.
18th, 1915. J. M. Quarles. N. G. pre-
siding with more than the usual FRI
day nights attendance. The usual
routine business was disposed OF. Bro.
Charlie Bradford is not getting aiong
very well. Bro. Norman Massa has
become so discouraged he has gone
to Nashville, thinking he Will have
his foot cut off. There was no degree
work.
Mt. View Lodge manifested dis
position to win the Gavel prize offer
ed to the Lodge sending the largest
delegation to theassocia.iu-. :. -.
nam County l. o. o. F. Lodges held
with Martins Creek Lodge which is
located about miles from Baxter, Is
or more brothers took the shopper
train for Baxter on the 18th inst. On
arrival at Baxter it developed that
the promised transportation to AL
lens Chapel had been overlooked and
neglected, however one automobile
started early with or delegates
promising an early return for. more,
when after two puncrures and other
troubles, returned at IL a. miro. ] a
Isbell of Baxter, about 10 o'clock took
the Grand Master, Grand Secretary
and our NJ G. in his automobile leav-
ing dozen or more behind who un-
animously agreed to take the next
train for Cookeville which was IL Il.
m. While waiting for transportation
at Baxter we had the pleasure or
meeting with the Grand Master, Geo.
w. Cline and the Grand Secretary,
DR.. ]. R. Harwell, they were to deliv-
er speeches to the association. and II
is safe to say they did II they got
there Automobiles of current make,
are not adapted to good deal
of the road from Baxter to Aliens
Chapel. AS there was dinner on the
ground it is safe to say the Crane
Secretary got there even If he had to
perform Weston feat, for when he
starts he goes. 1t is Yamentabie
factt that there are SO rev Of hrs
sort.