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

AUGUSTA LODGE, mo. 141. r. AND
A. M. Special comni .lication Tuesday
April n. Supper at $50 P. NJ, followed
by work in the M. Madegree, performer
by the Past Masters u the Lodge. All
sojourning brethren ara cordially invited
FRANCIS s. H. CALLAGHAN. W. M
WESTON LEWIS. Sec
TRINITY CoMMANDiRY, No. :. K
T. Special conclave at Masonic Temnls
Friday evening, April 30h, for work IN
the Red Cross.
GEORGE II. BANGS. Recorder.
Bethlehem LODGE, NO. IS, 2. 4
A. M. Special communication MONDAY
April 26, at p. NJ. Workin M. M. d.
gree. Special communication "Wednesday
April q, 6 r. NJ, work in 4. NJ. degres
All sojourning brethren are, cordially in.
vited to attend.
PEARL E. FULLER. Sec. kEN
ROSE OF SHARON CHATTER ~
43, o. E. S. Stated meetings the n
Wednesday of each month 1t Masonic
Temple. All members sojourrtng in the
city are invited to attend.
ANNA NJ. PARTRIDGE, v. NJ
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON. Sec
aug2S m-w-f,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

When the wild geese begin to come
in from sea, flying toward the interior
at this season of the year, the Bath
policemen begin to prophecy a storm.
Large fiocks passed over Bath in the
night during the middle of last week.
the Bath defenders of the peace made
their prophecies and you know the
rest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

Reports come from all over the
State of firemen being called out to
fight grass fires which have got be-
yond the control of those who started
them. Many of these reports are &C
companied with tales of damage,
sometimes heavy, the result of the
blaze having communicated with
buildings. Too much care cannot be
taken in starting bonflres or fires to
burn off the old grass. Better let the
new grass be a little later in appearing
than destroy your own home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

The shad have arrive" in Kennebec
waters and the first is credited to Al
Ridley. King of Merrymeeting bay
who caught it last Wednesday night.
A number have. been captured since
that day and the famous Kennebec
dainty will soon be plenty in the mar
kets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

Ray for Gardeners new post office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

Edgar J. Riker Of Lewiston, 50
years of age, was taken into the Odd
Fellows As years ago April 81, making
him one of the oldest members Of the
order in that city as we'll as in the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

Col. George w. Gatchell, command
ing the Coast Defenses of Portland
accompanied by Major Francis A.
Pope, the United States district en-
gineer Of Portland, were at Popham
Friday on a tour Of inspection at Forts
Popham and Baldwin al the mouth OF
the Kennebec river. They came over
in the government steamer Norka.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 3.
Meetings at 730 o'clock every secotrl and
fourth Tuesday. Tuesday, April "a, work
in Patriarchal degree.
w. H. JOHNSON, C. p
c. f. STEWART. Scribe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday at
s o'clock.
o. f. FARNHAM, Cant.
RAY M. BURNS, Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

The recent death Of Charles A. Will
son, at Industry, recalls the events
which led to his incarceration at the
state prison. A carousal at the Bill
lington house in West Mills, ended in
the shooting of Leroy Brackley by
Wilson. The next day, March 10, 1904,
Wilson was arrested by Constable
Seneca Luce. and lodged in the county
Jail at Pennington. During the night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

Massachusetts, authorities are put
ting out posters warning orchardists
not to spray apple trees when the
blossoms are open upon the trees, lest
many bees. the friend of the farmer,
be killed and less fruit will 'set" The
spraying, it is emphasized, should be
just before the buds open and within
10 days after the petals have fallen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

OF July 81. 1904, Wilson made his es-
cape. He was accompanied by Yep
hern Sessord, of Eustis, who was held
on charge Of breaking and entering
and who had been in Jail since June
10. Martin n. Fowler was 5ailer at
that time. Two bars were sawed on,
making an opening in the cell door
1-2x16 inches. Through this the men
crowded. They then sawed one bar at
the northwest window Of the Jail. This
hole was near the top of the window,
7x15 inches in size, but both men sue
ceeded in getting through. A common
case knife was said to be the tool used
to saw the bars, but many believe
the men were supplied with saw by
friends. Sessord was never FOUND
but Wilson was returned to Jail by
Sheriff D. o. Coolidge on March ~
1909. His trial and conviction follow
ed. He began his state prison SEN
tence of seven years on May ~. lSoS.
On Dec. q, 1914. he was paroled De-
cause of i'll health, with two years,
five months and 90 days still to serve.
He was a victim Of tuberculosis.
An old sleigh with a painfully
straight back. said to have been made
in 1880, was found recently among
some old rubbish at Portland and is
likely to be broken up. 1t was evil
IDENTIFY regarded as a very handsome
outfit. and the entire back is adorned
with a fairly we'll drawn picture OF
Gen. George Washington. 1t is be-
lieved to be the Oldest sleigh in that
part Of the State and seems to be mt
for service even now with little re-
pairing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
ODD FELLOWS HAIL

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at 73O. Frid;k
April 30, work in Second degree.
c. E. PRATT, n. G.
E. F. WESTON, Sec.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-27
NOVENA IN STE.
ANNE'S CHURCH

The next novena in Ste. Anne DE
Detroit church will open on Monday.
Nov. %. 1t will be a novena OF
consecutive days beginning that
morning at O'clock and ending
Dec S, the feast OF the immaculate
Conception. That will give nine
days for the novena proper and the
feast Of the Immaculate Conception
as a day of thanksgiving for tho
many fayors that have been obtain
ed during the past novenas
All requests should be made IL
writing and thrown into the box oil
Ste. Anne's intentions, whence they
will be taken out and read 10 the
congregation, and prayers will be OF.
Tered for the obtaining of them
The requests should be put in the
box in the beginning OF the noveua
and need not be repeated, for they
will be all kept till the end OF the
novena and read every day New
requests may be put in the box any
day during the noyena.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-27
Y. vi. c. A. LEADER
WILL SPEAK HERE

Fletcher 8 Brookmsn, associate
general secretary OF the lnterns-
tional committee Of The Y. NJ c. A.
in New York city. will be the prin-
cipal speaker az supper OF the
Twenty -Four.Houra-Day club in the
Detroit Y NJ. c A. on the evening OF
Dec. 2 This viii be Mr. Brocknan's
hrst appearance in Detroit since his
return from the Orient. where he
achieved the reputation OF being one
OF he foremost statesmen OF China
AS the head of the Y. NJ. c. A. move
ment in China. Mr. BrocKman estab-
lshed a work that Is said 10 have
had much 10 do with the newer
ideals OF the Chinese government
and people Early In the fall ne was
selected as associate general secre-
tary OF the international Y. NJ. c. A.
movement by John X. Mott the
executive head Invitations have
been sent to zoo members Of the as
ISOLATION.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-27
ARMENIAN TO
SPEAK IN Y. Nj. {. A.

How 10 make the most OF our SUI
ferings," is the title OF az address
10 be delivered sunday afternoon,
before a group OF Detroit Armenians
in tue \. NJ. {, A. by the Rev. NJ. NJ.
Allan, formerly OF Hadjin, Cuicia,
Asia Minor, the city recently de-
stroyed by the Turks. II IS expected
that a large number OF these resi-
dents CT the city will attend the
meeting 10 discuss their sufferings
and ind. il possible, some relief
from them.
The Rev. Allan has been in De
troit TWO months. doing a pioneer
work OF social and religious IA.
ture among his people II is said
there are 5000 Armenians in the
city, many OF them being skilled
mechanics In the automobile plants.
4 group Of men living on the north
side near the Ford plant have al
ready been organized by the Rev.
Aijian into a social club. A series OF
lectures Is one OF the features OF
The work, and English classes will
follow shortly. Meetings are held
every Friday evening in the Angel
school The classes in the Y. NJ. c.
A. arc OF a religious nature Rev.
Aijian has established an office at
the Redeemer church, where he is Of
service 10 his people in finding work
for them, writing or interpreting
for them or in visiting the sick.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-27
PASTOR OF BIBLE
CLASS FAME HERE

The Rev ". 3. Riley, pastor OF
First Baptist church. Of Minneapolis,
Mimi, one Of the foremost Bible
teachers of the nation. will conduct
four-day Bible conference in Wood
ward-ave Baptist church, commenc-
ing Sunday. Nov. IS. A great mass
meeting will he hello ir the after
noon. DR.. Wiley will speak on This
war and the prophetic word He
speaks at $3.50 p. m, and also at
1880 p. m on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday.
In addition TO his work as pastor
OF the largest Baptist church In the
Twin cities, Dr. Riley Is the moving
spirit Of the Northwestern Bible and
Missionary Training school, OF Min
neapolis. This school had It's begin
ming in two popular Bible classes
conducted in his church. and has
grown until now IL has a s.culty OF
IL. representing FIVE different denom-
nations. and an enrolment Of over
500 in the evening classes
The Detroit times., 1915-11-27
CHURCHES CATER
TO EDUCATION ON
KEEPING HEALTHY

Lawrence Mckinney, OF Detroit
has besn engaged as physical direc-
tor for the Grand River-ave Method
list church and Albert Cowley has
been employed in the same capacity
by the rillman-ave. Methodist church.
Both directors received their train
ing as members OF the new Y. NJ. c..
A. normal training course for physi-
cal directors. Twenty-eight Detroit
churches now have gymnasiums in
connection with their regular work.
Six other churches rent gymnasiums
for members. Eight churches have
paid instructors.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-27

data concerning the churches. They
| find the task almost an impossible
one. The simple reason Is that IN an
amazing number OF cases the keep
ing of records is left with the minis.
tiers, who are VIGOROUSLY unsystem'
attic: and a change OF pastors means
a complete break in the records.
In a surprising number of cases.
congregations do not know where
they stand numerically or financially.
Old members are lost sight of; enc
big city church recently purged its
roll of more than "a thousand names
OF members who could nowhere be
found. although they had for years
been appearing in the church's sta
tistical reports.
On the financial side. curiously.
the churches have more careful rec
ords than on the human side. Yet II
is an open scandal that Ia churches
not a few, often money given for
benevolences, like missions. has
been appropriated for current eXpen-
ses by inefficient trustees or treas
urers. Even after all the agitation
Of recent years, probably less than
half the churches IN the land have
a budget system, such as good
business house would use. In this
direction noteworthy efforts toward
Improvement are being made by the
general UNCONVENTIONAL agencies and
allied organizations.
Some time ago a careful canvass
was made of 1000 churches upon
four points: Accessions 10 che
church, ages Of the new members.
present total membership. and
church finances. On the first point,
only 3S per cent of the replies were
complete--that is. really accurate
while IS per cent were poor-mere
approximations--ano IS per cent
could make no reply AT all.
When IL came to the matter OF
age, only 10 per cent were complete,
and 45 per cent could not give any
figures. Even on the basis matter
of their present total membership.
only Sc per cent could give exact
information. on the subject OF
finances, more than half the 1000
churches, or 81 per cent. were able
to give definite information.
While general enterprises of re-
ligion will continue TO command at
tention, yet TO promote the increased
efficiency Of the local congregation
is one of the most important tasks
before the church in America.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-27
RELIEF WORK FOR
JEW WAR VICTIMS

Jews from all over the world have
eentered their activities through
the Central Jewish committee and
the American Jewish Relief commit
Tee, to relieve their brethren OF the
extreme suffering caused by the war
In Europe.
War stamps have been issued
ranging from one to 25 cents, and
are now ready for distribution. II
every Jew in America would contri-
bnte Eve cents day, this fund
would reach $4,000 in 10 days, &C
cording to the committee.
Certificates representing 81 and
$500 contributions are also ready
for distribution. According 20 the
official organ OF the Central commit
tee. there are nearly 100000 Jews
Sighting each other now with the
belliserent nations.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-27
TO LAY STONE
OF NEW CHURCH

The cornerstone OF the new
church OF the United Brethren in
Christ, az Hamilton-blvd. and Eu-
,lid-ave., will be laid with impN.s-
slve services. Sunday afternoon. at
3 O'Clock. The Rev. " o. Fries, OF
Dayton. o.. will deliver the principal
address. He Is the editor OF the
Sunday school literature OF this
denomination. Or Fries will also
deliver sermon in the morning.
The state superintendent, the Rev.
S. f. ShuIl. will speak in the even
ing Mss Margaret White will lead
in the Christian Endeavor society at
s 80 O'Clock in the evening.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-27
NEWS OF THE CHURCHES
MeoREooR INSTITUTE.

Speakers and singers for the
week
Sunday-speaker, ". H.
Nenn, singer. Mrs Murray Nc,
GreFor.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. meet
ing led by d. n. Scott; stere.
opticon pictures. Mrs. Cud.
more will sing.
TGesday-Speaker. the Rev.
Chas. Stedman. Fourteenth.
ave. VI. E church.
Wednesday rally
led by Mr.. Carrabin; institute
choir will sing.
Thursday--Speaker, tho Rev.
Jos. A. Vance. First Presbyter.
ian church; singer. Mrs. Little
fleld.
Friday-Speaker. the Rev.
G.. a. Klingman; singer Mrs
Hoetger.
Saturday-Open meeting led
by Geo. Brown.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-27
Y. w. e. A. HEAD
TO BE SPEAKER

The vesper service, 10 be held in
the afternoon OF o'clock IN Y. w
C. A.. VIII be an open meeting Of
Thanksgiving Miss Christine W.
Cowie, president OF the association.
will lead the service Special music
will be furnished with F r. Morgan.
soloist and director There viii he
the usual social hour following the
.espers az which the Fourteenth.
ave. Baptist Sunday school orchestra
VIII play
The Detroit times., 1915-11-27

The regular monthly foreign mis-
sionary meeting Of The Woman as
ISOLATION OF the Forrest Presbyter-
ian viii be held Monday afternoon at
"a o'clock. when Mrs. n Z. Graves
will give an address The Christmas
box for the Jsw~tt school viii be
packed and sent Monday morning ana
any contributions for IL must be in
By that time Personal Sits for Mrs.
Wilson. OF the school. are requested
There will be sewing AZ Ia o'clock
and every lady IN the church rs cor
daily invited 10 come and help IN the
sewing for the poor and needy
The Detroit times., 1915-11-27
An Improved ouInIne, Doe. not Cause
NERVOUSNESS nor HinuIna IN Head


The happy combination OF laxatives
In LAXATIVE DROMO QUTNINE.
makes the Quinine in this form have
a far better effect than the ordinary
Quinine. and Il can be taken by any.
one without affecting the head Re.
member TO call for the full name.
Look for the signature of z. w.
Grove. 2Sc.-Adv.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-27
TEACH ENGLISH
IN FACTORIES

Eleven Detroit shops are now be-
ine used by the Detroit Y. VI c. A.
for MONDAY meetings for workmen.
II is estimated that upwards OF L..
500 industrial workers are reached
n this manner each week. One
meeting is being held each week for
Italians In the Cadillac plant. and a
meeting for Polish workmen is In
prospect
The Detroit times., 1915-11-27

fn the Methodist Protestant church.
Irstiot and Bellevue-aver the pas
0onftnwed On psve Thrss
The Detroit times., 1915-11-27
Church Notes

The aftermath Of Thanksgiving"
and The actions OF sin are the top
les OF the two sermons al the Pres
ton Methodist The first will ne
preached by the pastor. the Rev. King
y. Beach. IN the morning aud the
second al the evening worship.
The Rev y n GLASS will preach IN
the morning and conduct the com HI
nation church and sunday school
service IN the Palmer Memorial Meth
odisJ ~ the evening the pastor. the
Rev. W. ~ Rider will preach on
Flaws which mar character and In
fuence.'
In the First Presbyterian the pas
tor. the Rev Joseph A. Vance will
occupy the pulpit at both services and
n special musical service Will be Civ.
en- In the evening at 40 The pas
tor will speak ON The true gentle
man In the morning Bible day will
be observed in common with The
churches throughout the country and
Or. Vance VIII speak on The return
20 the Bible
On the Methodist Protestant church.
Grstiot and Bellevue-aver the pas
Wonftn"sd On Psgs Thrss
The Washington herald., 1915-04-18
BRYAN TO TALK TEMPERANCE.
Will Make Four Addresses i'm New
York Next Week.

William J. Bryan will probably address
four temperance meetings in New York
on April 90, under the auspices Of the
National Abstsiners' Union. In response
to hundreds of demands for additional
talks by Mr.. Bryan. the New York City
committee is making arrangements to hold
two overflow meetings. and an after
noon session.
The first meeting will be held In Cal
vary Baptist Church. Prof Charles NJ.
Scahlon, general secretary of the union.
will preside. and there will be music by
a girls high school orchestra. Another
meeting will be held at a hall near by.
where ]. Jarden Guenther. associate sec
rotary of the union, will preside, and
where there will be an appropriate pro-
gram of music.
1t is hoped also to have Mr.. Bryan ad-
dress the united senior classes Of New
York City College on the afternoon Of
April 80 in De Witt Clinton High School
At meeting. of the New York City
committee. it was decided to ask Rev. DR..
Paul S. Leisbach, secretary of the COM
mittee, to act as treasurer. 1t was stated
that no admission would be charged, but
that the boxes in Carnegie Hall would be
sold in order to help defray the ex-
penses Mr.. Guenther. who acted as
chairman, said that Mr.. Bryan was going
to pay his own way and would not receive
a dollar for going to New York.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-18
wilson IN ring
AGAINST RIGGS
Intention to Put Administra-
ton Forces Behind Comp
troller Is Indicated.
SECRET MEETING HELD
Institution of Criminal Proceedings
Against Bank Before May II
Suggested.
SECRET MEETING HELD

Developments yesterday indicate that
President Wilson has determined to put
all the power of his administration be-
hisd Comptroller of the Currency Will
| Jams in the Riggs Bank fight.
The President went into the case care
fully in a secret conference with Attor-
ney General Gregory, Louis D. Brandeis.
special counsel for the Department of
Justice and Postmaster General Burle-
son.
One indication given OF the Presidents
decision to make the fight an admins
trat ton matter was the disclosure that
Solicitor General Davis had been brought
into the case on the part of the govern
ment.
Full Powers to BE Used.
From an authoritative official source
came the information also that the Off
Gals of the bank need look for no hest
fancy on the part of the administration
in extending its full powers in the case.
The disclosure of the energy which had
been infused into the case by the Presi-
dent served to revive interest in reports
that criminal proceedings may be insti-
tuted against some officials of the bank
because of alleged dummy loans and
other transactions not permitted by the
national bank statutes, referred to in
the statement issued by Comptroller
Williams the day the injunction proceed
incs were initia ted.
A suggestion discussed was that the
Department of Justice might institute
criminal proceedings in the interval be-
fore May l.. which has been fixed as
the date for the postponed hearing on the
temporary restraining order issued by
Justice Mccoy. of the District Supreme
Court. on Monday. 1t is known that
some of the governments advisers are
strongly of the opinion that this would
be a wise step. provided the attorneys at
work upon the case are satisfied of their
ability to secure indictments.
viii Exercise Caution.
There are reasons for believing. how
ever. that Mr.. BrandeiS and those asso-
Ciated with him AS counsel for the gov
eminent will exercise the greatest eau
ton in reaching a decision TO bring
ing criminal proceedings.
Some of the men who have the con-
fidence of Treasury officials. felt that
while the institution of criminal proceed
ings before the injunction order comes to
a hearing would be an excellent coup on
the part Of the government, such action
might prove boomerang in its influence
upon public opinion if the government
should prove unable to secure indict-
ments without delay.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-18
WILSON HISTORY
TO INTEREST ALL
lid and Young Should Read
Our Country in
The Herald.
Will BEGIN TOMORROW
| |, Comprehensive Review of Events
from Early Times Down to
Present Period.
I'LL BEGIN TOMORROW

I,,ra Of rho chief faults which liter
ky Rritons and French have raised
sainst the American people is thal
2 citizens of this country. as a gem
(al rule. do not remember what they
krned in their school days. In fact.
he British writer recently said that
Snericans forget ninetenths OF what
Iey learned within three years after
I wing school This applies, he
links. more to history and literature
Ian any other branches OF learning.
|If his statement is correct IN your
Sc. then do not miss reading Presl-
Int wilson's latest work. entitled
bur Country" which Will be publish
daily in The Washington Herald
Commemorative Review.
|Of course, the minute details of his
Iry escape practically every person
no does not keep on with historical
|adins. Some of the best-known
|storical writers argue that this Is
Eht and proper-that in after-llfe IL
inst as well to read those books
wing a broader scope than the de-
Ills of the scholastic textbooks.
This is exactly what Our Country
|ntsins. 1t is comprehensive re-
kw OF the events. thoughts, manners
Id customs of the United States from
|e time it was founded down 10 to-
~.
|If YOU are a young person. do not
SIS this master writer's view of the
st. II you are middle-aged. be sure
read it for its literacy taste and
storical value. And if you have
[ssed your fiftieth milestone. you Will
|eatly enjoy a careful perusal of this
kestGwritten work because of the
emories it will recall
1t will be printed in short chapters,
single installment necessitating
pre than fifteen minutes of your time.
bu can read and digest its facts while
tting at your breakfast table; or. II
lis time is unavailable, read it as you
me down town on the street car or
your auto and digest it along with
bur breakfast.
lit will start tomorrow morning. so
sure to begin with the beginning.