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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
NEWS RECEIVED AT
THE ALDRICH HOME

warwick Neck, R l., April 49,
News Of the death Of former Sena.
tor Nelson w. Aldrich in New York
reached his home on the shores of
Narragansett Bay through a press des-
patch today.
1t had been expected at the home
that Mr.. Aldrich would arrive here
late today for a brief visit and would
come here again later in the season
for his usual summer sojourn. Only
the servants were at the house to-
day.
OF the former senator's eight chill.
dren, the eldest. Edward Aldrich is in
Brooklyn; Stuart and Richard Aldrich,
who make their home here, are in
Providence; William Aldrich is in Bos-
ton and Winthrop Aldrich in New
York. OF the daughters, Mrs. John D.
Rockefeller, Jr., is at farrytown, Mrs.
c. H. Edgell in the west and Miss
Lucy Aldrich in New York with her
mother.
So far as is known the family has
no burial lot In this vicinity.
The Aldrich estate, situated on the
west side Of Narragansett Bay, is one
OF the most extensive in the state
1t comprises many acres on a point
which overlooks the bay for miles.
The large house has been the scene Of
many entertainments including re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17
Dexter

The members Of Plymouth Lodge, l.
Q. o. F., are making plans for the OBJ.
servance of the 96th anniversary Of the
order and will attend services Sunday
April Is at the Methodist church.
The Ladies Aid of the Congregational
church are preparing a playlet, THE
Suffragettes' Town Meeting, to be
given in the vestry Friday evening,
April 30. There will also be a sale OF
fancy articles. cooked food and home.
made candy.
Twenty thousand brook trout from q
government hatchery were received here
this week for stocking the waters OF
Lake Wassookeag. Ivory Bracket, who
is enthusiastic over the possibilities o.
the lake as a summer resort, was in
strumental in securing the fish and the
placing of them in the lake was super.
intended by Bert L. Call.
Col. and Mrs. Stanley Pluinmer arriv.
ed home Wednesday after spending the
winter in Washington, d. c., Atlantic
City and Boston.
Mr. and Mrs. John Crockett went tc
Boston this week where Mrs. Crockett.
will enter the Emerson hospital at For.
est Hills. for period of treatment. ex.
pecting to return home in June. They
were accompanied by DR.. and Mrs. c.
M. Foss.
The Parent-Teachers Association has
engaged State Superintendent of Schools
Payson Smith, to speak April 90, In the
Town hall.
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CHURCH NOTICES

No services at the Universalist
church Sunday, April IS, but it is ex-
pected that the pulpit will be regular
ly supplied after that date, on Sun
days. State Supt. Bradley of the Uni
versalist churchs will send to Fairfield
each Sunday a representative to
preach until definite plans are made
in regard to preaching.
Church of the Immaculate Heart
Rev. Alexandra Dugre. pastor: Mass
at A. NJ; High mass at 10 A. M:
Vespers at P. NJ.
Letters for the following were adver-
tised Friday. April 1S. at the Fairfield
post Office: Mrs. Enelmie Chase. Joseph
Foster, Ira Avery. Mr.. L. NJ. Hall, Tru-
man S. Newall, Mr.. S. w. Price. Mr.
Joseph Ryan (2J.
The monthly meeting of the Chiro-
boathian Club of the Baptist Sunday
school was held Thursday evening at the
home Of the teacher Mrs. Alonzo Day.
on the Island. Plans were discussed
for the possible organization of
Philathea Club. This class corresponds
with the boys class known as the Baraca
Club and the object Of the two clubs is
for sociability and community aid. The
members of the Chiroboathian Club are
very enthusiastic over the idea, and it
is thought that such a club will be of
great service to the community. The
meinbers also discussed plans for the
addition of new members to the class.
Miss Marion Horne will be the hostess of
the May meeting.
Mrs Daniel Donnelly il confined to her
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Mrs. c. r. Buzzell is confined to her

Mrs. c. r. BuZzell is confined to her
homo in Benton by illness.
The Hour. Club met Thursday eve
ming at the home of Mrs. VIM. r.
Kreger, Western avenue, and the time
was passed largely in discussing plans
for the coming years work. There was
a full attendance.
]. II. futile is ill at his home at
Shawmut.
Mrs. Brown of Medford, Mass, has
arrived in town, called by the serolus
illness of her sister, Mrs John A.
Partridge, upper Main street. Mrs.
Partridge las been in i'll health for
several months past, but her condition
has grown worse. Friday she was re-
ported as some better
Mrs. David Caldwell is ill at her
home at Benton Station.
The members of the Christmas Club
were entertained Friday afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. Lloyd Sykes, lower
Main street. and the ladies employed
themselves on making gifts for next
Christmas.
Paul Green is i'll at his home on
Pleasant street.
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BRITISH india
TROOPS DEFEAT
TURK FORCES IN
MESSOP0TAMIA

London, April 16.-The British India
troops have inflicted another defeat on
the Turks in the vicinity Of Shaiba.
Messopotamia, although at consid-
cradle loss to themselves their casual
ties being about ZOO This announce
ment was made by the India Office in
an official report issued tonight.
The report says that after clearing
the Turks out of their positions north
and west of Shaiba last Tuesday. the
British on Wednesday continued their
offensive in the direction Of Zobeir,
four miles south Of the Shaiba fort.
The Turks were driven out Of the
advanced position and the British at
tack was then directed against their
main line near the Mirjisiyeh. wood.
Here" says the report, "the enemy.
whose strength is estimated at 1900
men. including six regular battalions
with six guns had occupied q series Of
we'll concealed trenches from which
they We're able to direct a heavy ri
fle and machine gun fire on our adj
vancing troops.
Nevertheless our attack drove the
enemy out Of his trenches at the point
Of the bayonet and the whole line Of
his position was finally captured,
though not without heavy loss to our
side.
1.-The casualties are believed to
amount to about 700 men of all ranks.
On the other hand, the Turks were SO
severely handled that they retired to
Nakhailah, Is miles northwest Of 70
beir.
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Commercial, Travellers at Church

The Ticonic Council of the Com
1nercial Travellers Association OF
America are to attend the First Bap-
fist Church in a body Sunday night
and occupy seats reserved Tor thelh'
to listen to a special sermon by the
pastor, DR.. Arthur s. Phelps, on "A
christian and a Locomotive Engine.
Miss Effie Mae Pooler will sing the
soprano solo, Hear Ye, Israel from
Mendelssohn's Elijah" The chorus
will be assisted by orchestra. The
ordinance of baptism will be admins
tered. In the morning, DR.. Phelps VIII
sneak on Our American Forehears.
He will also answer question tha'
ca,ne too late for last Sunday nights
service. about forcing children to go
n church. Mr.. Norman d. Latin will
NAV a violin solo. o. T, Browns L
win lay me down will he sung by
female trio.
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At UniversaIist Church

Rev. John E. Carroll. professor OF
economies at Bates college will be
the speaker. Sunday morning at the
Universalist church. Thursday even :
ing we'll attended parish meeting
was held in the church, and among
other business matters transacted. h
f. Knaff. Mrs. Florence Libby, and
Mrs. C. E. Lewis were appointed a
committee to revise the bylaws of
the church. now somewhat out OF
date. 1t was voted to hold regu-
lar song service every Sunday even
ing at $50. A large sum has already
been raised towards the salary Of d
new pastor, who has not yet been cho-
sen. Last Sunday morning was the
first time that morning service had
been held in the church since 1872.
1t is the intention of the local Uni
versalists to make every effort to put
the society among the most promi-
nent in the city. Extensive repairs ara
now being made on the pipe organ.
which is one of the largest in the
city.
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go P. NJ: talk by the pastor on why
Should / Be Church Member?'

o.5U r. M; talk by the pastor on why
Should Be Church Member"
Methodist Episcopal church, Pleasant
street. Rev. Henry Clay Turner pastor:
lo;So, sermon by the pastor: subject.
"Glories of the City of Cod II, Sunday
school, J. c. Smith superintendent; $50,
sermon by the pastor; subject, Echoes
from the Conference" The church of the
warm welcome.
First Baptist church, Elm ST., Arthur
5: Phelps. D, D.: pastor: Prayer meet
ing at lO1o A. M; preaching at 1870;
sunday school at noon with classes for
az ages: Juniors, P. M; Y. P. S. c. E.,
Gas; preaching, 7.30.
Notre Dame (Catholic>, Water street,
Key Henry Cory pastor: Masses at 6.
I. 8. and high mass at 1870: vespers and
benediction at 7.3o P. NJ
st. Francis de Sales (CathoIic), Elm
street, Rev. n. Charland pastor: Masses
at Z, s. g. and 1870: vespers at 7.30.
Second Baptist church, Water street.
Rev. Isaac LaFleur pastor: Morning SER
vice at 1880 with sermon by the pastor;
sunday school at u; young people
1.3O.
Christian Science hall. Savings Bank
building. Main street: Service at 1899
A. M; children's Sunday school at u;
experience and testimonial meeting at
z. 80 r. NJ. on Wednesday. Reading room
open daily except Sunday and legal holi-
days.
Advent Christian church, corner of
Nudd and Pearl streets. Rev. T. ]. Cool
broth pastor: Morning service at 1870:
Sunday school at Has A NJ; evening
service at Z; prayer melting Thursday
service at l.
Universalist church, Silver street
Preaching service at 1890 with sermon
Sunday school at IL.
Sacred Heart church Catholic, Rev.
Father Kealey, uastor: Masses at I, >.
and 1890: Nespers at 40.
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home on upper Main street, by illness.
William Lunney. who has been i'll fol
several days at the homo Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Smith. Main street, Is able
to be out. t-.-
No session Of school. Monday. April 10
in observance of Patriots Day.
Mrs. Maggie eastman Of New York is
the guest of Chief Of Police and Mrs
VIM F. Harrington on the Island, Mrs
Harrington being Mrs. Cashman's sister
Mrs. eastman Is on her way to Presque
Isle, where she will pass several weeks
visiting relatives.
Miss Gertrude Curtis is i'll at her
home on Newhall street Mrs. Elmer
Osborne is teaching at the North Gram.
mar school in Grades w and V. where
Superintendent will o. Hersey is now
trying to secure teacher for Grades
VIII and TX, in place Of Miss Harriet
Abbott, and also a teacher for the school
which is regularly taught by Miss Crum-
NETT.
A daughter was horn Sunday. April
Ii, to Mr. and Mrs. James Yorke.
Miss Millman of Troy Is the guest o!
Miss Gladys Shorey. lower Main street
County Treasurer VIM. W. Nye lief,
Thursday for Portland, where he Joined
Mrs. Nye to go to Jay. to accompany
the remains of her mother Mrs. Helen
Clark. VINO passed away Monday after
brief illness at Springfield, Mass, hos.
pital.
Mrs. Fred Hodgkins. who is quite i'll
with pleurisy at her home in Benton
was reported as resting more comfort.
ably Friday. having passed an easy
night Her sister. Mrs. Parkman is
there caring for her.
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taking Mr.. La Toilette off his feet MT.
Aldrich made an enemy who was re-
lentness in his opposition during many
subsequent legislative contests.
The emergency currency law was re-
garded by Mr.. Aldrich as the best
remedy possible Of speedy enactment.
but he did not stop there. He began
work Immediately upon q more per-
manent plan Of currency reform. CIV
ing most Of his time to the work OF
the national Monetary Commission. He
was able to devote his time unreserv-
eddy to his work because in 1911 he
declined to be a candidate for re-
election, giving ill-health as rea-
son.
Mr.. Aldrich's friends contended that his
effort to revise the currency system OF
the country was approached in an abso-
lutte non-partisan way. He was exceed
ingly anxious that his work should stand
up as a monument to his public service.
His disappointment was keen when in 1911
his party lost control Of the House and
took from the Republicans the credit OF
putting through this far-reaching legis-
lation. Before the political complexion OF
Congress changed Mr.. Aldrich was COM
PEELED to admit that his efforts were be-
ing frustrated by antagonistic sentiment
in the central west. Then he realized
that the attacks he had scorned to an
swer had taken root. He could not un-
derstand that the course he followed
through his public career of judging what
was best for the state itself was not
oppro,yad w no ,,eOAla tharnoolvos
Mr.. Aldrich then undertook a speech
making trip in the Middle West with
avowed intention of eradicating hostility
to himself and his project. He desired
especially to convert the people to believe
his declaration that he had no purpose
save to devise a system of national f.
nance sound in principle, safeguarding
all legitimate interests, and embodying
the best wisdom of the entire country
Although he had large audiences OF
bankers and business men his mission
was far from successful.
why is not our plan taken at face
value?" he asked a friend. He received
frank answer.
You have spent your vacations in Eu'
rope. You have not studied the people
Your language is that of the prosperous
business men. You are seeking too Late
in life to know the people,"
Mr.. Aldrich expressed regret that hi
had not earlier made opportunity to &C
quaint himself with the western people
He said: In a way l have been ia
miliar with western interests, and have
done all / could to protect them; but
feel that could have been Of still great
er help if l had familiarized myself or
the ground with your institutions and
your people,
After his retirement from public life
Mr.. Aldrich spent much of his time II
travel but he continued to follow bust
ness affairs. He saw many Of his idea:
on the subject of currency enacted b,
the Democrats, and although the new Law
did not bear his name, It is known t
a large extent he approved Of what wa,
done.
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r. l. Legislature Adiourns

Providence. r. l.. April 16.-Both
branches of the legislature today passed
a resolution providing for adjournment
until Wednesday because of the death
of former U. S. Senator Nelson w. AL
drich. The resolution also provided for
the appointment of committee consist
ing Of the lieutenant governor, the speak
er Of the House. the deputy speaker,
the president pro tempore Of the Senate.
three members of the Senate and five
members of the House. to attend the fu-
neral.
Governor Beeckman ordered all flags
on state buildings displayed at half mast
and the flag on the City hall also was
placed at half mast. The governor sent
the following telegram to Mrs. Aldrich
IAN Rhode Island grieves with you.
We feel that the whole country, as well
as our state. has had great loss in the
death of your husband"
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Revises Rockefeller Plans

New York. April 16.-Former Senator
Aldrich's death has caused revision In
the plans of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., his
son-in-law, for the immediate future. Mr.
Rockefeller had arranged to leave New
York for Colorado to inspect the mining
camps and properties of the Colorado
Fuel & Iron Co.. in accordance with a
promise given Mother" Jones and other
labor leaders at the time of his testify
ing in January before the federal indus
trial relations commission here.
Inquiry developed that because of Mr.,
Aldrich's death and other pressing mat
tiers arising within the next few weeks
the trip had been postponed. possibly un-
til summer. Mr.. Rockefeller plans to
spend several weeks in Colorado so that
he may familiarize himself thoroughly
with conditions.
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P|TTSFIELD

The M. c. I. negative debating team
in the Bates Interscholastic Debating
League went to Bath Friday for the
final debate with the Bath High school
team. The NJ. c. |. team is composed
of Mervin Ames. Morrill, Burse. J.
Elmer Goodwin and Leslie Black al
ternate. The question was Resolved,
That the Women Of Maine Should Be
Granted Suffrage on Equal Terms
With Men,"
Mrs. George Curtis has returned
from a visit in Chicago. with Mr..
Curtis and is visiting her mother, Mrs.
McCausland, in Palmyra.
William Small a student at M. c. I.
was in Belfast Friday evening, con
testant in the Interscholastic Discus
sion League. U. Of NJ. =
Patriots day. April 10, will be OBJ
served as a holiday at the local banks.
A regular meeting of Pittsfield
Grange will be held Saturday evening
with a program.
The funeral services Of the late Mrs.
ANGELA j. Bracket will be held at IL
NJ. Sunday from the home in Park
street. Rev. A. E. Wright. pastor Of
the Universalist church will officiate.
The remains will be taken to Detroit
for interment.
Mrs. Rufus Burns left Thursday for
Boston to join Mr.. Burns for a few
days visit.
Mrs. Kate Decrow Of Brooks is n
town. called by the death Of Mrs. An
CELIA Bracket.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. McGilvery who
have been spending 10 days in Boston
and New York, returned home Thurs
day.
S. r. Haines is on a business trip
to New York.
John Henzie. the new superintendent
Of the Smith Wooden mill, has rented
the Sidney Jones house on Lancey
street and in May will move his fami-
ly from Hartland.
The Musical Clubs Of NJ. c. I. will
give concert Saturday in Newport
The spring and summer drill work
Of Co. A., n. G. S. NJ. will soon COM
mence. Captain L. A. Haskell has
again assumed command and will de-
vote his time to bring the company up
to its former standard.
Maine Central Institute was in the
appropriations for Somerset county a:
the Legislature just closed for the
sum Of $1,000.
Leslie Black Of the Senior class at
NJ. c. I. has been elected manager Of
the Pageant to be given in the usual
Class Day exercises for the coming
Commencement week.
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WATERVILLE HIGH
PREPARES FOR TRACK

Waterville. Me-, April 16.-(SpeciaD.
With the election Friday afternoon
at the close Of school Of Francis J.
Cayouette as captain Of the Water
Vile High school track team. active
practice will begin at once for the
Kennebec Valley High School Athlet-
ic Association track meet, which Is
to be held on Alumni field, Waterville,
on the morning Of May 8. The associa-
ton includes all the preparatory
schools in the Kennebec valley, Gar
diner. Cony. Oak Grove. Winslow,
Fairfield, Good Will, Coburn and Wa
terville High. There is q possibility Of
Bath and Lewiston being included. The
eight events will include the 100 and
220 dashes, the quarter-mile run. the
mile run. the broad and high jump and
the shot put and hammer.
Cayouette. who is Senior. has made
his home in Waterville for the past
few years. He will compete for his
school in both the 100 and 220 dashes.
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NOTICE

To the Dog Owners of Clinton
The. taxes on your dogs We're due at the
town clerks Office April Lbs ii has been
the custom in this town Tor Years for a
lew 10 nav the taxes on their dogs and
the balance TO come out of the treasury.
This is not law and it is not justice TO our
fellow townsmen. Therefore every man
who owns a dog in Clinton must have
hin, registered as described by law be-
fore May /. or they will be summoned
into court TO give their reasons why they
should not pay their taxes as well as
their townsnen. This is law and justice
toward all Let us meet it in the spirit
of right ard save each other trouble and
expense.
IRA A. WITHAAf.
RALPH GERALD,
ELMER DECKER,
Selectmen of Clinton.
nDri4dSt
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Saturday will bring many out n
town visitors who will remain over
to attend the Colby Junior Prom
which is to he given Monday evening
in the new f1lks' home on Appleton
street. Bowdoin, Maine and Bates
students will be present and severa!
from Harvard and the other colleges
around Boston will spend the weekend
in the city. witnessing the Colby
Maine game Monday afternoon on
Alumni field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

Tuesday evening the Waterville
Woman's club will hold its annual
meeting for the election of officers,
and have its banquet at the Univer-
salist church in Oakland A special
car will leave Main and Temple street
at six o'clock and return with the
Waterville members after the ban
ouet. 1t is expected that about $50
will be present The committee IN
charge consists of Mrs. A. NJ. Drum :
mond and Mrs. William Fletcher.
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1t was a rather impressive sight a.
the station when the $50 train pulled
out for Boston. Friday afternoon, as
d dozen Syrians babe goodbye to one
Of their fellow. countrymen who was
leaving for Globe Arizona. He had
lived in the local Syrian colony for
several Years. and evidently had won
a warm spot in the hearts OF MS lei :
lows for there was much weeping and
bewailing at his departure. A rather
amusing feature of the scene to the
bystanders was to see each MEMBER
of the party kiss the traveller just as
the train was pulling out.
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SUNDAY Afternoon Lecture

Rev. Frank l.. Phalen will speak on
"Iafavette: the Friend of Washing
tom, in the Unitarian church at =.
NJ. Sunday. Mr.. Phalen will descrlo7
an independence day celebration when
he went with a party of French ano
American geneltmen to decorate the
crave Of LAFAYETTE in Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-17

Work has been delayed somewhat
on the new dormitory on the Colby
campus on account Of a soft, miry
substance. resembling quicksand, be-
ing found where the men are now at
work on the foundation. The matter
is similar to clam fiat mud, but still is
not quicksand. Before the foundation
can be made secure several such
places will have to be cemented. The
contractors believe that the land upon
which the new dormitory is being
erected was formerly part of the river
bed or very close TO it. and that the
findings are probably due. To the long
IASeSed UP water in the ground.
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In Municipal Court

Three young men, all of them
charged with intoxication were ar
raigned before the municipal court,
Friday morning. One, in default OF
the payment of his fine was given
sentence of 10 days; the second in
default of his fine was given so days,
and the third was able to secure the
necessary amount for his release.
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Two car loads of typical Maine
woodsmen were brought in on the
nine o'clock train for the East, Fri
DAY morning, and without giving the
men a chance to get out on the plat
form the cars were switched over on
the Lewiston division, and taken 20
Oakland, prior to sending them up
the Somerset to help with the big
drives that will soon be started.
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Prof. H. W. Brown OF the Colby
faculty will be the speaker at the first
Of the series Of SUNDAY afternoon YES
per services to be held at $50 r. NJ.
Sunday at Coburn Classical Institute.
His subject will he H--ktD-Y).
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Eoys Of the Senior class Of Coburn
Classioa ms i'ute were very pleas
antly entt tanned Thursday evening by
the XI chapter of Delta Kappa Epsl-
lon at the fraternity house. Whist, Z
Nictrola concert, a short program by
the fraternity orchestra and the hos
pitality Characteristic Of the Dekes, to-
gether with refreshments made the &C.
casion most enjoyable one.