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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30
FAIR. IELD

social will be held on Thursday
evening at the Benton school house
hall, under the auspices of Benton
Grange. William Cain is chairman #
the committee in charge.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Glazier of the
Fairfield Center road were in town
Monday. Guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Fer
Giinand C. Gibson.
Mrs. James F1ewelling and daugh-
ter Annerette have returned from &
few days visit at Foycroft where they
were guests of relatives.
Following the rehearsal of the Choir
us choir of the Universalist church
held on Monday evening the members
rendered Rev. Lester L. Lewis a sur
prise party, the same being a token
of appreciation of the departing pas
tors work as director. He was very
much surprised, as the affair was
wholly unexpected by him. The even
ing was very pleasantly passed in
the enjoyment of guessing games. mu-
sic and contests. Refreshments were
served during the evening. and as a
remembrance Rev. Mr. Lewis was pre-
sented with purse Of gold. The COM
mittee In ycharge of the arrangement.
consisted of DR. Wallace Frogg, and
Mrs. Grace f. Clark. There were
about Is members of the choir present.
The Universalist chorus choir which
is composed of about 30 male and fe-
male voices, was organized, through
Rev. Mr.. Lewis efforts and made its
first appearance three years ago this
Easter. 1t has been in prominence.
ever since its formation, furnishing
music for every Sunday morning ser
vice, and other special functions. Rev.
Mr.. Lewis has acted very ably as
manager and director and has been
very efficient leader, possessing
perfect bass voice.
The Tuesday Evening Wrist Club
will be entertained Tuesday evening
at the home of Mrs. Grace Archer on
High street.
Clarence Jones has returned to his
home at Portland after few days
visit to West Benton with friends.
A rehearsal of the degree staff Of
Good Will Rebekah Lodge Will be
Tuesday evening.
Miss Hattie Leonard of Gardiner is
the guest in town of Mr.. and Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30
Unclaimed Mail

Men-Chancaut, Paul; Freeman, Mr..
c. NJ: Leighton, Mr.. T. A; Norm. Al l.
phonsine; Pooler, Mr.. Alton: Staples.
Mr.. Fred; Taylor Mr.. George w;
Walton, George.
Women--Davis. Mrs. Clifford: Foss'
Mildred B.: Little. Mrs. Fred: Moore
Mrs. Mary, care Norman Hinklev;
Payson, Mrs. Metric: Sander, Mrs
Dora; Seeley, Miss Eva r.; Slzotte
Mrs. Maude; Smith. Mrs. Emma: TIT
comb, Mrs. Geo; White, Miss Flor
ence E.
F'oreign-Duquet, Mr.. Prosper: Tay-
lor. Cecil J. Remington, Esq. 90.
Miscellaneous-The Allen & Wheeler
Co.; ingalls, Nelson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30
$500 WORTH OF PEANUTS ROASTED
IN FIRE--T0TAL LOSS $4,000

Waterville, Me-, Mar. 29-(SpeciaD
$500 worth of peanuts We're roasted.
water cooled and ready for the bag,
all in less than an hour. Monday at
ternoon when a fire in Waterville de-
stroyed the barn, used as a store
house by King and Paganucci. at
Sherwin and Summer street. The to-
tai loss to the building and contents IS
estimated at $4,000, $1,000 being on tho
barn, 5000 on carload of peanuts
stored last week, and $500 on miscel-
laneous sleighs. pungs. carriages and
harnesses
Starting from some unknown origin
in the interior of the structure, the
barn was practically full of flames.
when a small boy of the neighborhood,
Pearley York, discovered the smoke
and notified a passerby, who turned in
an alarm from box 90. The Central
station apparatus, and Hose made
quick runs, but when they arrived
the flames were already high in the
air, and there was no chance Of saw
ing the building
Danger to Surroundings
The firemen devoted their energies
to saving an adjacent dwelling on
Summer street, occupied by Alphonse
Audet. and owned by the Misses Red
irgton The outside was already
touched by the flames. but a thor
ough wetting down prevented further
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30
Funeral of Late Eli Darveau

The funeral services for Eli OAR
veau, who died late Thursday night,
from rheumatism of the heart, were
held at 10 o'clock Saturday morning
from his late residence at IA Hillside
avenue, Rev FIR. Keely officiating. in
the presence Of the relatives and many
friends. He was ga years old. A wild
ow and 10 children survive. Eli OAR
veau, George Darveau of Gardner,
Mrs. B. Pratt of Fairfield, Mrs. A. San
ders of Concord. n. II, Alfonso, Ar
thur. John, Maud, Geneva, and Mar
garuite, all Of Waterville. Interment
was in Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30
C0v'T'S Brief IN INT'L HARVESTER
SUIT FIJI Ed WITH SUPREME COURT

desire to escape from the pressure y
power into the hands of the powerful
and the desire for more power wnE'
great power engenders--these motive
would still be adequate 20 produce sue
concentration even assuming that prices
etc, could be rigidly controlled.
THE controversy in this case is fuh'
damental. The question is, shall tDs
competitive system continue-shall CON-
petition, not combination, DO the law o
trade?"
The brief says that the defendants
claim that while one-time compellon
controlling from so to % per cent Of JIG
trade in the United States in har's'
ing machinery were combined IN su'
stantially the manner in which the gov
eminent contends, the object was Nv
restraint of trade. but to promote lo'
eign trade and to establish domes"
trade. on a more economical basis "
on these statements, the governmsA'
says, and upon its good conduct v
whole defence rests"
Hndered Foreign Trade
Statistics are given 10 demohs't''
that the harvester company mas -
tarded rather than accelerated ths i"
eign trade in harvesting machines
The government declares that 'i'.
companies named by the defenoah"
formidable competitors which nave "
tered the field since its organiza''.
ARE practically negligible as factors =, !
the harvesting machine business III =
United States"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

Washington, March 29-The govern
ments brief in the suit to dissolve the
Ir ternational Harvester Company was
filed today in the supreme court. 1t is
largely directed toward combating the
arguments advanced in the company s
brief in support of it's appeal after the
clared it a combination in restraint Of
trade ard ordered its dissolution.
One Argument
IF defendants argument prevails"
says the government brief, 'if corporate
combinations however comprehensive
do not come within the purview OF the
act unless, and only so far as they DEM
table result will be the renewal of that
great rush toward concentration which
proceeded with ever-acceleratng rapid
ity until checked by the decision of this
court in the MORT bern Securities case.
IF makers Of harvesting machinery
may unite as here why may not makers
of every other species of machinery do
likewise? And why may not all these
lesser combinations be integrated into
one REORGANIZATION of all the metal
working industries?
What would prevent, indeed, the crea-
ton of combinations with power to con-
troll the market for every necessary of
life-food, coal, oil, metal, textile fab
RIGS, etc.-or, alliances between all these
combinations under the control of few
great masters of industry?
Competition vs.. Combination
1.-The desire for promoters profits, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

Dropping 25 degree in three hours, the
thern ometer slid down to exactly % de-
grees above late Monday afternoon AMI
was accompanied by a fairly heavy fall
of light, fluffy snow, that in spite of the
lateness of the season remained on the
ground. The morning was one OF the
most springlike that the weather man has
sent along and was relished by everyone.
A not too strong wind sent the snow
flakes cuttingly into ones face and re-
minded folks that they mustn't expect
May weather in March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30
First Union Service

The Pleasant Street Methodist
church crowded almost tes capa-
city, Monday even when the first I'M
ion Holy Week services were held
with DR. A. S. Phelps pastor of the
First Baptist church as speaker. TAX
ing a very striking text from the life
OF Christ on the second day of His
last week On earth, DR.. Phelps preach
ed a very helpful sermon. Tuesday
evenings union meeting will be held
at the Congregational church with
Rev. Isaac LaFleur, pastor of the Sec
ond Baptist church as speaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30
MISS tanner SAYS DEFENDANT
IN $4,000 SUIT NOT the Man

torney Wood, at an interval of h,s =.
| animation, Miss Tanner insisted tha, !,
connecting James w. Osborne with r.
case she made an honest mistake
Mr. Wood said he had not AZ ",
asked her to explain how her sir,r
had identified James w. Osborne a. ~,
sutton. Miss Tanners counsel said !.
was only or Thursday last that Ns
Tanner learned she was mistaken.
Realizes Error
Miss Tanner told Mr.. Wood that 81,
became aware of her mistake ,.r
Thursday for the first time While ~
was in the office of United States Coo
missioner Houghton, awaiting the sin.
ing of her bond she said Mr. Osbor,
came in to talk with Mr. Houghto,
whom he had known for Years. and N,
saw him under a strong light for II,
first time.
When she realized her error, Miss Ia,
ger said. her first impulse was to ts'
Commissioner Houghton, VINO had talka
with her in a fatherly way. An in,r
ruption prevented her from doing 50, a.
said, and told her brother when A
went home. Her brother then told NJ.
Speilberg.
TIL. bondsmen furnishing Miss Tan
zer's bond of $500, it was Learned 10
day, is the firm which employed her a
a milliner.
LAWYERS RELEASED
Miss Tanner remained in the Unit,
States district attorneys Office untl
after O'Clock. She had sheen under e.
animation for more than four noun
after she left the building with her nm
attorney, Mr. Marshall announced ths
ton and request addressed to two lss
firms of this city to whom she went b.
fore she communicated with the fin
of Slade & Slade. In the papers b.
lawyers were released from all resMr
sibility and authorized TO give the d.
| trict- attorney any information the
might have in their possession conesn.
ing conversations which Miss Tarlg
had with them.
Statement of David Sade
In statement issued today, Dav.
Shade. of the firm of Slade G. Slad:
said:
Il never knew Miss Tanner INT
March s of this year. On that day 8.
called me on the telephone and mai;
an appointment to call upon me at n!
office. The suit against Mr.. Osborne va
filed on March II. All the events test
fed to in connection whit the sus an.
action OF the government occurred b.
tween the months Of October and De-
cember last. These facts speak fr
| themselves My conduct is subject .
any investigation.
Mr.. Marshall left his office in cor
pany with Roger B. Wood, his assistar-
who conducted the examination of Ms
Tanner. II was said that certain fact
in connection with the eXaminatH
would be given out after Mr., Marsha
had the opportunity to inspect the tran
script, which covers nearly q hundTa
typewriter pages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

losses. The wind that was blowing
carried burning embers into nearby
lots, and for a time kept the depart
ment worried. A long wood shed.
containing about a dozen cords OF
wood adjoined the barn, and it was
necessary to keep two lines of hose
on this to prevent a further spread.
AS many lines of hose as could be at
tacheG. were turned on the fire, and it
was only through the good work of the
department that the adjacent houses
did not succumb. Bystanders took hold
with q will and helped to pull some of
the wagons. trucks and supplies in the
yard from the danger zone. The barn
was insured for $500, bur there was no
insurance on the contents.
Narrow Escape
Jones of Hook and Ladder / had a
narrow escape from serious injury when
he attempted to board his team as it
crossed Temple street at Main. With
the horses going at full gallop he swung
onto The running board, lost his balance
and slipped down beneath the wagon
With only one hand on the railing he
was dragged for several feet, until his
body finally swung at right angles with
the team. his head almost under the
wheels. BY a miracle, as bystandersy
turned back to, and women screamed,
and Others turneed pale, expecting to
see him crushed beneath the heavy
wheels, he pulled himself up onto the
running board with one hand, and out
of harm's way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

Indianapolis, Ind, March 29.-Wh,
liam Dayern. witness for FREQ
Morrison. one Of the IS defendants in
the Terre Haute election 1rauo 'iial
was held to the federal grand jury
on the charge Of perjury after ne hao
completed his testimony today. Judse
Anderson fixed his bond at $4,000. Da-
yern. who was the Democratic cleo
ton clerk in the precinct in which
Morrison served as inspector, mad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

New York, March 29.-Miss Rae
Tanner, who filed a s50oOo damage
suit against James w. OSBORNE lot
mer assistant district attorney ol
New York, went with new counsei TO-
day to the office of United States
District Attorney Marshall and TOOK
back everything she said recently
identifying Mr.. Osborne as the man
who courted her. under the name OF
Oliver Osborne.
Waiver Of immunity
Before Mr. Marshall would take her
statement he prepared a waiver OF
immunity for her to sign. She affixed
her name and her signature was Wit
messed by her new counsel Harold
A. Speilberg. Then she sat down and
began to tell her story. 1t was said
she would be at it all the afternoon.
Miss Tanner, according to her law
yer, simply made a mistake in iden-
tifyinC James w. Osborne as Oliver
Osborne. her admirer. No one else
was to blame for her error. Mr.
Speilberg said the firm of Slade &
Slade. the lawyers. who had repre-
SGQJpu DST, were Ill no way
Visit to SpieIberg
Miss Tanner came to my home
Friday night" Mr.. Speilberg said,
with her nephew. She was sent there
by her brother. whom l knew. Her
brother had told me the evening be-
fore that Rae had gotten into trouble
and wanted to get out of it.
when Miss Tanner came to me
called Mrs. Speilberg into the room
and sent out for some neighborS as
witnesses. 1t was a long statement.
she was at my home from $50 o'clock
in the evening till . o'clock in the
morning. On Saturday, the next day.
] called on Mr.. Marshall and told him
Miss Tanner wanted to see him. Ar
come today"
What Miss Tanner had to say at
Mr.. SpeilbergS home was not divulg-
ed further than that she had made
mistake. Friends of James W. Os-
borne claim that he had been made
the victim of conspiracy to discred-
it him and expect that other names
will be drawn into the investigation.
-a Mistaken Identity
In announcing Miss Tanzer's state
ment. that she was mistaken in her
identification, District Attorney Mar
shall read the following waiver which
she had signed:
The interview which I am about to
have today and which further interviews
may have with the United States
district attorney are at my request and
not at the request of the United States
district attorney. intend to make a.
full, free and unreserved statement of
facts and consent that anything l may
say may be used in any way by the
United States authorities in which it
may become proper and desirable to use
the same
According to Assistant District At
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

Mrs. Buzzell. sister of the bride. At
terward a reception was held at their
home.
The Ladies Aid of the Free Bap-
tlst church will meet at Mrs. Eta
Pullen, at 2 P. NJ. Wednesday.
Miss Ethel Klein of North Vassal-
boro has been passing the week end
with Miss Lillian Dyer
Mr.. Ed Mitchell and daughter,
Gladys have gone to Boston for a
short visit.
Miss Hazel Kelley is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. David Ellis for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30
7 ANN SHIPS LEAVE
ENGLAND AFTER Being
DETAINED AT DEAF

London. March 29. lib A. NJ s.
steamers A, A. Raven and Rup" N
tanned at Deal since March ~
cargoes of American packing n0 o,
products, have completed the rs IN.
signment of their cargoes 10 ,Iol
Netherlands Overseas Trust Oh ..s,.
land and proceeded today for Ho'''
dam. -,
Packing firms in Chicago nav fe
ranged a similar reconsignmen'
other cargoes now en- route anu snt1
result little delay Of future ships
detained for Holland is expec'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30
Martin BuzzeU

Clarence H. Martin Of Oakland, ano
Miss Helen Buzzell of this city were
recently united in marriage at the
First Baptist church parsonage by
the pastor, Rev. A. S. Phelps. Inc
Bridegroom is a native OF BRADFORD
VT, and the son Of Harry Martin. the
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Freeman Buzzell of this city. They
will make their home in Oakland,
where Mr.. Martin has a farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

nitions extremely hard.
The Russians, the dispatches say,
have concentrated. greatly increased
forces of troops in the Uzsok pass
and, aided by continual reinforce
ments maintain incessant attacks on
the Austrian positions. One cores
pondent says these attacks thus far
have been successfully repulsed
The Austrian ministry of railways
announc that no Easter. excursion
trains will be run. The Austrian wA
Office has declined to accede to the
public demands that facilities be Civ
en- them to send Easter gifts to the
troops at the front, declaring that the
weather and traffic conditions rem
der such a parcel post service impos-
sible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30
VIOLENT BATTLE
CONTINUES IN
THE UzS0K PASS

Venice. Via London. March 20, SAT
P. M.-Dispatches to Buda Pest news
papers say that the battle is raging
with undiminished violence in the W.
sok pass and to the west. The diff
culties experienced by the troops be-
cause Of the rough character of the
ground and the weather conditions
are said to be enormous. Although
the weather is warmer snow still lies
on the ground to the depth of sew
eral feet, rendering the movements Of
the troops and the transport Of mu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

Even though Holy Week is likely 10
be dull week for the theaters, Man
ager Kelleher opened. Monday after
noon with a very attractive program
for the first three days of the week
The pictures are all we'll acted. and
offer an appeal to great variety OF
tastes. The films include Their Is
land of Happiness" in two reels:
"Jed's Little Elopement," The Son OF
His Father" and The Buffers Ba-
by"-adV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

good attendance of the current events
committee took up the study OF pariia'
mentary law at the regular meeting Mon
day evening at the home Of Mrs. A. M.
Kennison, Winter street. The roll call
was answered by an account of some re-
cent happening TO note. and after the drill
IN parliamentary law light refreshments
were served, bringing the evening to
close with social hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30
DEFENDANT IN TERRE HAUTE TRIAL
MAKES GENERAL DENIAL OF FRAUD

testified that there was no rspe.N,.
to his knowledge and that Morr.s'
had not worked the lever Of the ~.
ing machine. He also denied thu, =
knew that 81 names not on the r.s. y
tration books had been voted or th.,
Al names had been voted TWICE in NJ
precinct as it was commended the al.
ton records show. 1t was stated ~,
the witness had contradicted at L..
90 government witnesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

lester M. Andrew Of Oakland, wor-
shipful district deputy was the OIL
cial inspector, at the special meet'ns
Of Waterville Lodge. No. SO. F. q A.
NJ. held Monday evening at the Ma
sonic hall on Common street. he
also assisted in the comforting of the
Master Mason degree upon several
candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

Ladies' of the Eastern Star served a
very well-prepared and inviting Supper
Monday evening for the Blue Lodge of
Masons. which had its inspection Monday
evening. A committee of about 20, OF
which Mrs. Frank Sedgley was chairman.
had charge OF the menu and the serv-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert e. Owen have
returned to their duties at Erskine
Academy. China, after spending week
in the city as the guests of Mr.. Owens
parents, Dr. and Mrs. G. E. Owen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

George Fred Lunt Bryant who was
recently operated upon for appendi-
citis at Portland. is recovering very
rapidly, and will be able to return to
his home on Park street in few
davs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

Ralph H. Friend has recently pur-
chased the ice business Of Richard -.
son and Flood in Fairfield, and Will
devote his entire time to the busl-
ness, possession of which passed into
his hands, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

Mr., and Mrs. John Weber left,
Monday morning for Boston. After
q brief visit there, they will leave for
Culver, Ind. to visit the Culver Mill
tary Academy, where their son, East
man is a student.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

Members Of the Domestic Science
committee Of the Waterville Woman's
club will meet, Tuesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. F. NJ. Wheeler, 20
North street with Mrs. Wheeler Mrs.
E.. E. Goodrich. Mrs. Charles Morse
Mrs. Roy Jones' and Mrs. Albert Wade
as hostesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

the noon train Monday for Augusta.
There they were Joined by two nieces
and left on later train for a weeks stay
in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

city Marshal Jepson and Officer Stur-
tevant appeared for the first time Mon
day in their new uniforms at the city
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

Mayor Martin F.. Bartlett return
ed to Augusta on the $40 train. Mon
day afternoon for the last week Of the
legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

Jerry Welch will return to his stud
les at the University of Maine, Tues
day morning, after a weel,s stay at his
home in Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

Gail Pollard, Kelley street.
Miss Mary Piper is confined to her
home on Western Avenue by illness
and is unable to attend to her duties
as clerk at r. o. Files store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

Superintendent of Schools Charles N.
Perkins began his annual task of taking
the school census Monday morning,
starting Ward /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

Murray A. Morgan. a Senior at Col
by. and leader of the college orches-
ira is spending a few days in Pitts
field, the guest of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

Miss Olive Soper. who is attending
Smith College is spending the Easter
vacation at the home Of her mother
Mrs. L. H. Soper, Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

Norman j. Merrill who has been
visiting in the city has returned to
his duties in the st. Georges School
at Newport, r. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

Miss Sarah Lang. supervisor of mu-
sic in the Waterville schools, has gone
to her home in Lisbon, to spend the
Easter vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-30

G. A. Gray Of Oldtown arrived In
the city. Monday afternoon for a few.
days visit with friends on Main street.