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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

Miss Dorothy Davis Of Watsrville re-
Gently visited her aunt. Mrs. s. A. Tay-
lor.
F. p. Head has had telephone put In
his home, the call being Sis.
Several Of the members OF Victo:
Grange presented '.Hunkers Postoffice''
in Cascade Grange hall wednesday eve
ming before a good attendance.
NORTH-Mrs. Charles Hoxie recently
visited relatives down river.
Leland Covei of Togus was in this
place Sunday and Monday.
Ed Emery Was in Norridgewock re-
Gently on business.
The many friends of Miss Lillian
Hoxie. who Is sick At her home In this
place are glad to learn she is gaining.
Herbert Murray Is enlarging and re-
pairing his stable.
The roads in this vicinity have been
repaired and smoothed and are now In
very good condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24
OF
CAPT. SMITH
SEAL HARb0n

Bangor. Me-, April 23.-Captain
Horace Smith of Seal Harbor, Me-,
master of schooner Mineola while
boarding his vessel at Stems mills,
East Hampden today fell between the
vessel and the wharf and was drown
ed. The body was recovered and TAX
en- in charge BY Coroner Kelleher A
bruise on the head indicated that
Capt. Smith struck the schooner or
wharf in his fall and was thus rem
dered unconscious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24
VILLA PREPARES
FOR new ATTACK

Washington, April 3.-Meagre advicss
to the state department today from Cen
trail Mexico indicated that zen. Villa was
continuing his efforts to concentrate at
Aguascalientes troops enopgh to warrant
another attack on the victorious Carran-
"a army under Gen. Oregon, moving
northward. Another problem which Villa
must face is said to be that Of finding
ammunition for his artillery. The enor-
nous demand for field gun ammunition
in Europe has made this difilcult task
for the northern leader, It Is said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24
NYE'S CORNER

The Cottage Prayer Meeting was
held last Sunday evening at ]. W.
Henderson's. 1t will be at Bert Cur
rier's next Sunday evening.
Donald Currier has purchased a mo-
torcycle.
Fessenden Lentz, who went as a
delegate from this place to Skowhe
gan, has returned and reports a very
pleasant time and some extra good
speakers at the Boys Conference
Some of the local farmers have
their gardens plowed and S. S. Clough
has his sweet peas planted; also green
peas for table use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

Track athletes are receiving their
share of attention these days at the
high school in preparation for the big
schoolboy meet. which is to be held on
the Colby athletic field Saturday, May
s. Although handicapped by a lack
Of proper place to train the Waterville
lads are working hard In all six events
and ought to bring home a goodly
share of the points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

Harold NJ. Goodwin of this city and
Miss lisa A. Jones of Webster were re-
Gently united in marriage at Benton by
Jacob o. Peaslee, justice Of the peace
The bride is the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Jones Of Webster. The
bridegroom is the son Of Mrs. Good
win of this city. and has been employ
ed at the S. & w. mills for the las:
year or so. They will make their
home here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24
Mountain GRANGE.

Mountain Grange. North Buckfield.
held an all day meeting April 1. Reg
ular routine business was transacted,
the Third and Fourth degrees being
conferred on three candidates After
the harvest feast the grange was
opened and Worthy Lecturer Arthur
Hall presented the following program
Music by choir: reading, Minnie
Keene; music. choir; How shall our
road money be expended? Leste:
Kicker, s. c. Childs, F. E. Head, J.
B. Damon, w. H. Tucker, A. S. Hall,
s. E. Corant and A. S. Bessey; music,
violin and piano, Earl and Lillian
Holmes. Woman's half hour in charge
Of Belle Smith: piano solo, Lillian
Holmes: farce, Louise Richards and
Leah Boswell; music, choir.
Forty-eight members and four visit
ors were present. State Master Stet-
son will be present May /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24
FRANCE IN NEED OF
SULPHATE OF COPPE'

Paris. April 10.-The supply OF =.
plate of copper of which there - -.
enormous consumption in the W. .,.
growing districts of France Is fun",
low. In order to, prevent the corh !,
Ing of the stocks on hama anu ooe
brilliant prices by speculation tne 800
eminent has appealed to Great n', M
to rescind in favor Of France ns "a.
hibition Of the expectation OF 'h''
duct from the kingdom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24
WINTHROP CENTER

c. Irving Bailey and Herbert Wads-
worth are on a business trip to New
York.
Rev. Charles NJ. Woodman of Port
land was the guest Wednesday of his
mother, Mrs. f. S. Woodman
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Long of Nom
mouth were recent callers on friends
in town.
Jefferson Dudley, who recently pur-
chased a home here is having the
house remodeled and improvements
made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

Harry r. Pierce Of Watervilie, a ca
det at the West Point Military Acad-
envy. recently recovered from a bal
case of tonsilitis, and three days later
was taken down with inflammatory
rheumatism. which is still keeping him
confined to the military hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24
Turner Center Grange.

Turner Centre Grange opened at
1890 A. M. Saturday. Worthy Master
Bonney in the chair. There were q
number Of applications received and
balloted on. The degrees are to be
worked in May. F. s. Irish. H. G.
Harlow and Mrs. H. G. Harlow were
appointed to draw up resolutions on
the death Of Isaac Chase. Worthy
Master appointed a committee in re-
gard to a farm demonstration for An
droscoggin county. after which the
choir sang "Hurrah for Old New Eng
land" H. L. Irish gave lecture on
George Washington: his life and de-
scription Of his home at Mount Yer
non." which was very much enjoyed
by all. Recess for dinner prepared
by Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Hill. Mr.. and
Mrs. g. L. Booth, Mr.. and Mrs. c a..
Bryant, Mr.. and Mrs. George GRAHAM,
Milton Fish and Louise Hall. Meet
ing called to order at 1.30 p. M. Music
by the choir; instrumental duet, Mrs.
Dawn Grant and Miss Elsie Whitman;
reading and encore by Lyman Water
man; vocal solo by Rev. F.. Newport:
lecture, TRUE Patriotism" by Rev. J.
True Crosby Of Auburn, who gave an
excellent talk. There was good
number present. Grange closed in due
form. There were 200 present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24
CHICAGO wins
FROM DARTMOUTH

Hanover, April 2s.-The University
Of Chicago Won from Dartmouth Col
lege in the local end of a joint debate
tonight. The winning speakers. j. G.
Mcdonald and R. b. Weaver, argued
the negative of proposition that the
standing army of the United States
should be at least doubled in size. The
award was unanimous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

C. c. Hatfield Of New York, one of
the international secretaries of the
Y. NJ. c. A. arrived In the city Thurs.
day and visited A. A. Head and the
State headquarters. Mr.. Hatfield will
make q tour Of the State and visit the
various association buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

Uniforms for the high school baseball
team have been on display in the store
If Walter McAlary through whom they
were purchased, and will be taken out.
Saturday morning to be used in the
first game Of the season against Oak
Grove in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

made necessary by the big fire, the
confectionery store Of Marion w.
Hayden has re-opened for business
w. H. X. Abbott will soon occupy his
old Office. which is fast nearing COM
pletion,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

Work will begin Saturday morning
under the supervision Of David Lit
tlefield on leveling the lawn and
grounds around the new High school
building. Many places have been
washed out during the past winter.
and some of the work done when the
lot was graded has naturally sunk.
The tennis courts will also be leveled
and rolled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24
Belgrade Grange.

The regular meeting Saturday of
Belgrade Grange was we'll attended
and the program much enjoyed The
business session was followed by this
program: Music by the choir; song,
(encore) Julia Hanson ;sreading, Frank
Kelley; duet, Nina Reynolds and Rus
sell Yeaton, (encore); reading. Clara
Hammond; music, choir. Next Sat-
urday night will be Ladies Night and
all are looking for a fine time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24
COLLEGES IN
DEBATE TIE

Boston, April 23.-The triangular
debate between Tufts college, Clarke
university and Bates college ended Ill
a tie tonight. The home team, argyll
ing the Affirmative of the question
Resolved that the federal government
should own and operate telephone ana
telegraph lines" won in each case.
Bates undergraduates defeated TUFTS
at Lewiston: Tufts won from Clark
representatives at Medford and Clark
was awarded the decision over Bates
at Worcester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24
DARTMOUTH LOSES
At CHICAGO FRIDAY

Chicago. April 23.-The University Of
Chicago debating team defeated the
Dartmouth College team here tonight
The University of Chicago had the al
firnative of the question "Resclved: That
the United States of America Should In
mediately Double Its Standing Arnly.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

There b a very charming effect in
the arrangement OF suits. coats. MILL
merry, etc, on l.. H. Soper Co.'S second
floor. Trade appears to flow naturally
to this store. There must be a reason
for it-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

Two offenders were before the court
Friday morning charged with intoxi-
cation. Each was able to pay his fine,
one Of $4.s8 in lieu of Is days. and the
other, 1898 in lieu Of 80 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

Mrs. Alice Long. former teacher at
North Grammar school. now living in
Monmouth, was In Waterville, Friday.
visiting the schools and calling on old
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

Emery Brown Co. are doing thriv-
ing garment business and one does not
wonder at 1t after visiting their at
tractive room.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

Miss Agnes X. Wheeler Of Newport.
r. l., arrived in the city, Friday. for
a few days stay and is a guest at the
home Of Mrs. Fl. p. Ronsali. Elm Ter
race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24
WATERvILLE

Mrs. George veriile is acting as ste
nographer for the city assessors In the
aldermen's room for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

Rev. and MIS- G. B. Nicholson re.
turned Friday from two weelss' visit
with friends and relatives iE Boston
ard vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

P. 8. Longley Of Scion arrived in
Waterville, Friday and registered at
the Elmwood for a brief stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24
Clark Defeats Bates

Worcester. Mass. April 23.-Clark
College debating team defeated Bates
tonight by vote of to /. The ques-
ton debated was that the federal
government should own and operate
the telegraph lines. Clark had the af-
firmative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

Mrs. B. X. Meservey left Friday
morning on a brief visit to Portland
with friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

A. c. Goddard of York Village was
In Watsrville, Friday. attending to
business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24
FAIRFIELD CENTER

Several people In this vicinity are sea1
Duffering with grip and severe colds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

D. H. Tribon Of Bucksport arrived
in the city Friday, for a short stay to
attend the conference
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

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Kennebec Journal,
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-24

in making clothing for their fellow
sufferers from the war.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-23
SECRET SOCIETIES.

The first regular meeting of the season of
Corinthian Royal Arch Chapter was held at
their rooms in Masonic Tenn Pile Tuesday even
ing.
Edwin S. Perkins, degree master Of Tara
tine Tribe of Red Men, requests full attend
ance of the degree team at a rehearsal in their
hall at 80 p. m. September 26th, preparatory
to their visit to Bangor.
Judge ]. B. A. Robertson of Oklahoma City,
Ok, was elected grand sire of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fell
lows. at the first meeting of the annual con-
yention of the order in San Francisco, Sept,
goth.
Belfast Commandery, U. o. G. c., had a
baked bean supper last Thursday evening in
their rooms in the Eaton block, Phoenix Row.
with Fred W. Brown, Mrs. B. Blanche Bick-
ford and Mrs. Laughlin Black the committee
in charge. At the short business meeting
! that followed the supper Messrs James c
Dexter and Daniel A. Mcleod were made a
committee to arrange program for the open
session of the Commandery on Thursday even
ing, Sept. 30th. A dance followed with music
by P. D. Fl. Carter, violin, and Miss Florence
Cushing, piano. 1t was officially announced
that D. D. VIM. T. varnum of Cumberland
Mills would arrive Monday on Commander ry
business.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-23
NEWS OF THE ORANGES

The National Grange of the Patrons of Hus-
bandry organized 135 oranges from April 1 to
June 80, 1916 as follows Kansas, 10; Ohio, IS;
Pennsylvania, 10; Colorado, Michigan and Ne
braska, 10 each; South Dakota, Z; Indiana Iowa,
New York and Oregon, five each; Washington,
Maryland and Wisconsin. four each.
Saturday, Sept. II, was an ideal day for
picnic, and on this day Mt. Pleasant grange,
West Rockport, with invited friends. was en-
tertained at Pleasant View farm by George E.
Nash and wife of Camden. When the guests
arrived they found all things in readiness for
their comfort. Long tables were spread on
the lawn overlooking Hosmer pond. To say
the quests enjoyed this delicious dinner eaten
such beautiful spot, would be using mild
term. After the dinner hour all returned to
the parlor, where concert was enjoyed by
the guests. AS on many previous occasions
Mr.. and MIS- Nash proved charming enter
tainers.
Dirigo Grange, Freedom, has adopted the
following resolutions Of respect:
Whereas it has pleased Almighty God, our
Great Master, to remove from our member
ship our esteemed brother, Fred K. Bradstreet:
therefore, be it
Resolved, That while we bow in submission
to the will of the Father, we can but feel the
great loss to the Grange and to the commune
ity.
Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt SYM
pathy to the bereaved family in their great
sorrow and affection
Resolved, That token of respect for our
departed brother, our charter be draped for
thirty days, copy of these resolutions be
spread on our records. sent to the be-
reaved family, and copy sent to each of the
local papers for publication.
B. F. FOSTER, Committee
j. H. VosE, on
VIC. THOMPSON. Resolutions,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-23

II not absolutely lost-by the reputation OF
weakness II we desire to avoid insult, we
must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure
peaces one of the most powerful instruments
oI our rising prosperity, it must be known that
We are at all times ready for war" and
whereas. we believe that the United States
ls not now adequately prepared to perform
'nese E solemnly undertaken obligations;
therefore,. we, the undersigned, hereby
form an association and adopt the following
constitution:
The name Of this association shall be Maine
league Tor National Defense.
ies OBJECT is to advocate and SO far as may
oe 70 aid IN bringing about the increase of the
Laval ana military strength and efficiency of
snese United States, SO that it may always be
protect its territory as well as it's people.
10 create. develop and give expression to an
lntelileent public sentiment which will demand
prompt action by the government for
W increased enlistments in the army and
navy and adequate armament and equipment
faa} a definite naval and military policy.
lS) An expenditure of army and navy ap-
preparations in such = way as will prevent
taeir use for political purposes and will secure
Iuii return for the money spent.
- The building up and strengthening orr
ganizeo reserve. trained and fully equipped.
70? The building up and strengthening of
the national guard, "a well regulated militia
state. as is stated in the Constitution.
(o) The development by appropria tion
means for the recognition on the part of the
people. of the duty Of every citizen to be pre-
pared to render prompt and efficient service in
defense OF the country. and by military train
ing to prepare himself for such service, SO that
the liberty, security and peace of the country
may be IN great part, assured by its citizen SOL
dlery and not rest solely upon the army and
navy.
The affairs and business of the league shall
be conducted by board of not less than FIVE
directors, who may be elected and classified as
the by-!aws provide. with power to add to their
number.
Inc board of directors shall have power to
appoint such officers and such committees and
to give them such powers as it shall see fit; to
adopt by-laws providing for the general con-
duct and management of the league and to
amend the same.
The constitution may be amended by two
thirds vote of the members present at any
meeting of the league. Notice of any proposed
amendment to the constitution or bylaws
must be included in the call for the meeting.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-23
NETTING OF WALDO POMONA
GRANGE.

! Ndg County Pomona Grange held largely
Tiled and interesting meeting Sept. 18th
south Montville Grange. The officers.
+ all present except the treasurer. After
fgsnlug exercises a class of nine was in
fstsd L the fifth degree. The noon recess
then taken and all repaired to the dining
Z, where the wants of the inner man were
a0oked after. The afternoon session was
)asd with violin and organ music by Mr.
us and Mrs. Cross. followed by cordial
ess ot welcome by c. M. Howes and fit
Response by j. c. Carey. A vote of thanks
gVel Mr., E. R. Pitcher of Belfast for
Fishing piano for the field meeting. The
What are the greatest dangers that
Faten our country's welfare?" was opened
fH. L. F. Sukeforth and was further dis
~ by l C. Morse, W. Shibles, A. V. Mar
/ A Denslow and o. B. Keene. Then
WED song by choir and audience; recita-
NY Eva Ripley; song by Sister Amy Cross;
sle The Deacon's Spotted Calf" read
Sister Martin; song by l. P. Critics; rec
A How the Old Horse Won the Bet"
eter Newhall; tableau, "Pomona's Court
america" by the audience. Edward
then gave an address on Grange work.
aeen oranges responded to the roll call
lA0x county was represented by several
e'eFs The next meeting will be with
w orange, Belfast, October 9Th.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-09-23
A SAIL TO STOCKTON SPRINGS.

| About 2 D. M, Sept. 18th anchor was weighed
on the auxiliary schooner Whistler and with a
| party on board, guests of Mr.. Alfred johnson,
the yacht filed away from her berth above
the steamboat wharf and with sheets Stacked
off headed down the bay. When asked in
which direction the yacht should 60 the gen.
eral sentiment Of the party seemed to be that
there was no choice as to direction. destination
or time Of return. So Mr.. Johnson. thinking
the Belfast and Northport shores were most
familiar. decided to 60 to Stockton. and ~ it
monument. The Whistler has q heavy wealth.
er rig. with a small sail spread, and Is the
wind was light the engine was started. The
wind freshened somewhat when off Sears
Island and we made good time up the harbor,
passing under the stern of the schooner John
Peirce at anchor with mizensail up of the
long pier. which when built was said to be the
second largest wooden pier in the world. The
other is in Australia. It is so constructed that
vessels can lay on either side and three sch oon.
ers were loading lumber on the inshore side.
Fifty vessels, probably more, could load at the
same time at this pier and the one above where
the big potato warehouse looms up. 1t is said
the piers and buildings here and at the termi-
nal of the Northern Maine Seaport Railway at
Macks Point. The harbor is one of the best
on the Maine coast, calm as mill pond in any
weather, accessible when other harbors are
frozen up, and with clear, straight course to
saa hv EaO1a TaIaud and Sod11ohack
Running up the harbor until we had good
view of Stockton village. its white buildings
showing up against green background, the
Whistler was headed seaward and homewa
and when off Searsport harbor had a stiff
breeze, which with the engine going sent the
yacht along at an 8-knot gait. 1t recalled the
time, many years sgo. when George Burgess
and the writer were with Capt. Roix in the
Edna bound for Sears Island and squall that
came out of Searsport harbor caused the Edna
to make dive that sent the water clear aft
on the weather side.
We held good, stiff breeze until we'll across
the bay, and off the monument met Mr.. PEN
nington's motor boat, the Black Rabbit, which
gave US a salute of one gun, quickly responded
to by the Whistler's brass gun with two sharp
reports. Soon the yacht was headed up the
harbor, the sails were lowered and furled, the
engine ceased to throb, the anchor was drop.
ped, and Mr.. Johnson's little power boat took
wraps had been called for, it was learned that
on shore people had been sweltering with the
mercury standing at 80 ia the shade.