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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

ed and may be given to either Catholic
pastor. Rev jeremiah Mccarthy or Rev.
P. J. Clarity. The bishop made an ear
nest appeal to the knights of Column.
bus, the Ancient Order of Hibernians
and the alumni associations of st.
Johns and st. Mary's schools to ex-
pend their efforts in raising sums to
aid in the erection of these buildings.
It is proposed to have them erected
on the Hersey estate on outer Ham
mond street, where Mount st. Michaers
orphanage, a modest. three-story build
ing, now stands. There is ample room
for the erection of such institutions on
this lot. which is the property Of the
Catholic diocese.
Bishop Walsh paid splendid tribute
to the Sisters Of Mercy who came to
Bangor so years ago and have since
carried on the noble work Of instruc-
ting Catholic youth, visiting the sick.
helping the poor and in many ways as
sisting the people among whom they
have been.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

Old Town, Me-, Sept. 30.-John B. Cou-
turier, the 16-year-old son of Joseph Cou-
turier or Taylor Of this city, met with a
frightful death sometime Thursday fore
noon when he was whirled around rap
idly revolving shaft in the basement Of
the box mill of the Jordan Lumber Co.
on Water street. He was dead when
found by fellow workmen about 1890 and
the remains carefully removed from the
machinery.
Young Taylor. as he was best known
from the English way of speaking. was
employed by the company to tie up bum
dies of kindling. wood and the last known
of him he was engaged at this work dur
ing the forenoon of Thursday. Just when
he decided to go into the basement Of
the mill is not known. since nobody saw
him go, nor did anyone witness the tragic
outcome of that visit.
When some of the other workmen in
the mill were called into the basement
by the noise made from the flying men,
bers of the body, they were Mortified to
find Taylor's body revolving around the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01
B0STON'S "ROYAL RIOTERS"
after RESERVATIONS FOR
PHILADELPHIA GAMES

Boston, Sept, 30.-The royal root
ers," band Of baseball enthusiasts
who have followed the fortunes O.
every Boston team that has takei
part in world series or other i'm.
portant set Of games in nearly
quarter-century, today made fina
preparations to accompany the Re.
Sox to Philadelphia for the world sc.
ries games to be played there mex
month. Having already arranged fG
reservations at Braves field for thu
local games, they called on William
F. Baker. president of the Philadel
phia National League Club, who Il
here with his team, to obtain a bloch
Of seats in the Philadelphia field. A
band will go with the 'rooters," who's
boast it Is that they have yet to fol
low a losing team. 1t Is expected tina
200 enthusiasts will make the trip il
a body and that several hundred 9th
ers will go as individuals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01
CAPTAIN CHARGED WITH HANDLING
LARGEST C0NTRAbAND CARGO
FOR U. s. WRITES FAMILY IN Maine

Belfast Sept 30.-(SpeciaD j.
O. Hayes. commander of the schooner
Pendleton Sisters. who has been ac-
cused Of smuggling into Philadelphia
a cargo of opium and Cinnamon, writes
to his family in this city that the
charges were absolutely false. He
states that he was boarded and search
ed by the Federal authorities but moth
ing Of a contraband nature was found,
in fact the cargo was entirely of log
wood and funsticks for dyestuffs trade
1t was charged that he had loaded on
the Island of Jamaica the largest con-
traband cargo ever brought into the
United States from the Chinese mer-
chants in Jamaica and that six Of their
representatives were sent along to pro.
tect it If possible. This is all absolute
ly false, according to Capt. Hayes and
all who know him believe in his inno-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01
BELFAST

A kitchen shower was given Thurs
day afternoon by Miss Hazel Doak at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George r. Doak, High street. in honor
OF Miss Nellie Brown Of Little River.
whose engagement was recently an
nounced to City Clerk Carleton Doak,
brother Of the hostess. A luncheon was
served at 100. covers being laid for
10. The afternoon was passed in auc-
ton. The guests were Miss Abbie Doak,
sister Of the hostess at home from Bos-
ton, Miss Janetta Rogers of Northport.
Miss Marian Heal. Misses Clara and
Belle Heating, Miss Gertrude Coombs.
Miss Ruth Coombs, Miss Louise Read,
who on the 14th Of October will be
married to Charles Brown of Belmont
a brother Of the guest of honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

cence. He is highly esteemed as most
patriotic citizen and a few years ago
ran for the Office of mayor of Belfast.
While a naturalized citizen. having
been born in Ireland he has great
love for the. United States and according
to his friends would be the last to
break her laws in such a diabolical
manner. He has often been heard to
remark on his aversion for Cinnamon
and the opium trade and in this con-
nection writes. Rather than smuggle
such a cargo into the United States,
even were I employed by a firm who
would do so. would give up my COM
mand though it be in the South Sea
Islands" The schooner is owned by
the Pendletons of Islesboro and Brook
Ign and has returned via the West In
dies from Lisbon, Portugal. The many
friends Of both the firm and Capt.
Hayes are rejoicing in the knowledge
that the charges are false.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01
LANIUS WINS RICHEST
RACE ON ENGLISH TURF
FROM eleven STARTER,

Newmarket, Eng, Sept. 30.-(2.43 p. M
The Jockey Club stakes. the only lO,o0
sovereign race Of the present Englis.
won by Lanius. Dame Prudent finishes
second and Sir Ernest Cassers Gadabou
third. ...-
The race was for three-year-olds and
up and the distance run by the II starter
was the last mile and three-quarters o.
the Cesarewiteh course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

Ben Tenney has the most intelliger
launch at Lake Cobbosseecontee. In TIL
recent heavy gale Of Sunday night this
launch parted it's moorings, drifted in
an irregular course safely between Joes
island and a rocky reef at the entrane
of Spaulding's cove just north of TIN
outlet, followed the windirgs of tn
brook up to the bridge near the Charts
Spaulding cottage and landed against tn
bank without sustaining the least injuSy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01
BISHOP WALSH
PLEADS FOR A
$4,000 FUND

Bangor. Me-, Sept. 3o.-An eloquent
plea for the establishment Of a large
Catholic orphanage, home for the aged
poor. and a Catholic hospital by the
Catholics of Bangor and eastern Maine,
and the raising Of fund Of $4,000
for that purpose was urged by ut. Rev.
Louis 8. Walsh. D. D., bishop Of Port
land. speaking at the golden jubilee an
niversary Of the Sisters of Mercy in
City hall. Wednesday night.
Bishop Walsh was heard by an au-
!, e Of over 1000 Catholics and their
ac< and it was very evident that
nds st met with favor. He pro-
YduA adjustment Of the institu-
q the porial to the work of the
as a -.tx As cornerstone
n IN he sum
xond' he ann
in mas been s,a
Confirms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01
S1st Birthday

Mrs. Mary D. Weymouth celebrate
her S1st birthday Wednesday at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. D. II. Her.
rim, with whom she resides. during
the day she received seventy callers
and over 100 cards, from her friends
and we'll wishers. Mrs. Weymouth en-
joys the best of health. She was born
in Calais but has resided in Gardter
for fifty years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01
SWANVILLE
Hon. Alfred Emery Niekerson

Hon. Alfred Emery Nickerson of
swanville. one Of the best known resi-
dents Of Waldo county. and veteran
Of the Civil war. died this morning at
2 o'clock at his residence. Although
thought to be in failing health his
death was totally unexpected and came
as a great shock to his many friends
He Is survived by his wife and sew
eral brothers. Mr.. Nickerson was one
Of the wealthiest men in the county
was a member of the 18th Maine ReRi-
ment Of Volunteers Of which the late
W. H. Fogler Of this city was colonel
Arrangements for the funeral have not
as yet been announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01
GIFTS TO YALE ARE
TOTALED S965. 791 81

New Haven, Sept. 30.-Gifts and
quests to Yale University during the
fiscal year ending on June 80 amount
60 to $s66,7s1.51, according to the an
nual report Of the treasurer, made
public today. The total funds Of the
university are $16.152.S35.40, which
represents an increase Of 119 per
cent. in the last 10 years,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

Word has been received of the wed.
ding in Lewiston Of Alvah Pitcher. for.
merly of this city, to Miss Hattie Po.
land of Lewiston. Mr.. and Mrs. Pitch.
err are at present enjoying trip 70
Washington and upon their return will
reside in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

Lawrence. Mass, $4,000; Free Baptist
church, Ashland, N. H., $4,000; Maine
Central Institute. $4,000 and New
Hampton Literary and Commercial
Institute. New Hampton, N. H., $4,000.
Among the personal requests is one
OF $4,000 to President George C. Chase
of Bates College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01
FEDERAL LEAGUE STARS TO
MAKE POST SEASON TOUR
OF COUNTRY IS STATEI

Chicago. Sept. 3o.-Star players Of
the Federal League have arranged .
post season tour Of the country after
the close of the season, it was an
nounced today. Pitchers Brennan and
Hendrix Of the Chicago club will b.
members of the team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

Convalescenee after pneumonia, ty-,
phoid fever and the grip, is sometimes
merely apparent, not real. To make it
real and rapid, there is no other tonic
% highly to be recommended as Hoods
aparilla. Thousands so testify.
fOod's.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

An important business meeting Of til
Baptist church and society will be he'd
in the chapel Saturday evening at
O. o'clock Rev. E. c. Whittemore, p. 2,
of Waterville will be in the city Satu.
day afternoon and will be present at this
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

Henry Page of Brookline. Mass, son
of the late Rufus X. Page. who was
large property and ship owner in this
city generation ago, is guest at tte
Hallowell House for few days and
looking up old friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01
HORACE W. BERRY LEAVES $4,000
REQUEST TO Bates COLLEGE and
$4,000 TO PRESIDENT GEO, C. CHASE

Boston. Sept. 30.-Bequests amount
ing to $4,000 are made to eight edu-
cational and religious organizations
by the will of Horace w. Berry, a
piano manufacturer in this city, filed
for probate today.
Among the benef1ciaries are Bates
College. $4,000; Free Baptist church,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

Silas Owen was among those who
went to Boston Wednesday to assist in
bringing down the City of Rockland
incidentally this was Sis" second trip
to be missed in 81 years and his first
trip to Boston by rail for 20 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

Miss Jennie o. Robinson will leave
Saturday for Madison to ASST the pas.
tor Of the Methodist church at that
place in his work. She expects to be
away about one month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E. Boston Vine
street, and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Walter Rob.
inson, School street, returned Thursday
from tour by auto to Lakes Chan.
plain and George, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

General Thompson, who was born
In 1863, commanded the 18th infan
try brigade from 1911 to 1914 and
then was appointed an inspector of
infantry. He had been awarded the
distinguished service order and sew
eral other medals for his gallantry.
General Thesiger had been promot.
ed several times since the war be-
gan. He was born in 1868 and was
the son Of Lieutenant General c. W.
Thesiger. He served in the Nile ex-
petition Of 1898 and in the South
African war. He was inspector gen.
eral or the Kings African Rifles from
1909 to 1913.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

Mrs. Roland Sherman and daughu,
of Boothbay are guests at the home a
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Weber Randolph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01
HALLOWELL

Eugene Fuller left Thursday for PIN.
lips, Me-, where he has secured employ,
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

Mrs. A. A. Beane and Mrs. Whity
have returned from visit with rea.
tives in Bingham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

the home of his nephew, f. S. Wingats
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

The schooner Mary E. Olys is bes,
laden with lumber at South Gardns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

The hills Of the city received anots
coating Of road oil on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

>. Mrs. John D. Whitmore Is passin,
few days at Capitol Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01
GARDINER

DIR. and Mrs. A. B. Libby left Thu.
day for Parlin Pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01
LOCAL NOTICE

Ye Olde Tyne Country Dance, Granih
Cutters hall, tonight. Music, Shares or
chestra. octldl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01
LOCAL NOTICE.

Dance at Chelsea Town hall SATURDAY
evening. Music by Morang's Orchss.
ira. octle.t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01
1t. GEN. CAPPER and
MAJ. GEN. THESICER
AMONG BRITISH DEAD

London. Sept. 80. 1855 A. M-The
British casualties in the recent Of
fensive action on the Western front
included Lieutenant General Sir
Thimpson Capper and Major General
G. H. Thesiger. both killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01
LADIES' APPAREL

AADlTI0
Fall and Winter Suits serges popins $3.50, at $3.50
Fall and Winter Suits many styles, $22.5O at $3.50
New Coats plain colors mixtures $500 Coats .$lO75
Winter Coats, plain and fancy mixtures $4,000 at
Wool Skirts serges and mixtures SIS ones S29S
Mercerized Petticoats styles coors, 81 ones CSC
Silk Petticoats, Taffeta Fall coorings, each . $19S
Wool Sweaters new collar Fall shades, SIS, at $3.50
Crepe de Chine Waists, Styles special. 1898
Tub Silk Waists first time shown special $19S
House Dresses gingham perc ae new $780, at Csc
Kmono Aprons, full length, WIDE special 3Sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

Shopping and Amusement Week commences on
and include Saturday. 9There will be prog
not fail during the week- will sure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01
FREE THEATRE TICKETS
DRESS GOODS. SILKS

All wool Serges, 40 nch Fall shades soc at. $50
48 inch Granite Cloths, Fall shades 75c at .48c
48 inch Serges all Fall shades 75c grade .5sc
All wool Gabardincs all Fall Shades 75c at .58c
48 inch Gabardnes all Fall shades, $1.25 at CSC
Silk and Wool Popns, black and colors, $100 at 7Sc
sc inch Messane Silks, black and colors CSC at 7Sc
Crepe de Chimes all silk 40 inch all shades $100 at S3c
Crepe Meeors and Charmeuse and Fales $500 at $16S
SO inch Black Chiffon Taetas, Messalines 81 90 at 7Sc
sc inch Black Chiffon Taetas, Messaines, $125 at CSC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-01

And remember-every reduction is made
in latest style for this Fall and Winter s
Space will not permit of long descriptions
an opportunity for you to save money on
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-04
DRASTIC ACTION MAKES.
ENTRY USELESS

The attention of the Record has
been called to the following ruling OF
Secretary Lane in regard TO desert
land entries:
Applicants TO. make entry under
the desert land laws should be- made
clearly to understand that where Il
water supply is made available for ir.
rigation purposes by means of pump.
ing plant such plan must be of ca.
pacity to make available at the time
of final proof sufficient supply oi
water TO irrigate all irrigable land
embraced in particular entry"
Unless this ruling can be withdrawn
the people of the west might just as
well quit trying to take up land under
the desert act in many localities where
water for irrigation is available on.
ly by pumping. The requirements OF
the government are almost, if not, pro
hibitive. The Record is informed that
a second foot flow for "a hours is re.
quired for 100 acres. This means a
capacity of approximately $4,000 gal.
Ions of water pumped per day for each
100 acres of land entered. Ely Rec
ord
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-04
THE TYPlST IN "a PAIR OF
SIZES"

The typist on the stage Chat is, the
woman typisD is always delight.
ful and interesting character. She is
always jolly and sometimes pert. Au.
thors never seem to put the serious
kinds into their plays. There is one
feature of the stage typist that Jars
and that is her type-writing. The bus.
mess portion of the audience shudder
because they know the stage typist
never knows how to type. but hold!
Miss Eleanor Fairbanks, who plays
the part of the pretty typist in the
Pair of Skies" the sensational farce
success which will be seen at the
opera house on Friday Nov. : knows
how to type. When she starts on the
machine, great sigh of relief and
surprise watts upward to balcony and
gallery with pure enjoyment of the ed.
ucated clicks! The stage typewriter
has absolutely written. Everyone in
the audience Immediately assumes
that she must have been typewriter
before she became an actress The
truth Is. she had never struck q key
until she began rehearsals for her
part in the play.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-04
MISS W|ER WILL x
x ADDRESS TEACHERS
Secretary Of State Historical Society
To Speak Tomorrow-Every-
body Going

Miss J. +. Wier is expected TO ar
rive tomorrow morning at $50 o'clock
and she will deliver an address at
the high school. To which the public
is cordially invited and which every
man. woman and child in this state
should hear. For II will deal with the
history of the state of Nevada. its
past. present and future. II will be
devoted to-the work of the State His
torical Society, and there is chance
for a great branching oHt of the so.
cietics work.
The aim of the State historical so.
ciety is to collect relics that are of his.
torical value in perpetuatinG the his.
tory of the state Of Nevada, and the
teachers. going as they do into one.
hundred different communities get op.
portunitics to get into touch with peo.
pie that could not be reached other.
wise, and the talk tomorrow will no
doubt be a very interesting one, deal
ing as it does with subject that is
of such vital importance of Nevada
itps
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-04
UP GOES THE COST OF WHooP.
ING COUGH, MEAsELS, ETC.

NEW YORK, NOV. 4:-This winter
is going to be very fine time for
everybody to keep well because the
drug famine precipitated by the Euro
pean war has greatly increased the
high cost of being Ill.,
Some of our best professional in
valids have experienced sudden re-
covery recently and we have reason to
believe the experience was suprein-
duced by the prices of prescriptions"
remarked New York physician.
The big drug firms, in spite Of in.
crcasing prices on some drugs more
than 300 per cent, cannot supply the
demand because there is no supply.
Quininc has jumped from 30 cents
to 5S cents a pound cod liver oil from
$40 TO $50 a barrel. sage from SC TO
80 cents a pound. Sweet herbs. brom.
ides. potassium permanganates. olive
oil. sarsaparilla and many other drugs
have gone way up. Some drugs can
not be obtained for love. money nor in.
fluenCe.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-04
N|SH'S FATE NOW
HANGS IN BALANCE
Fierce Battle Raging Around Town.
City's Fall Believed
To Be Near
BY United Press.


LONDON. Eng. Nov. 5.-The early
lall OF Nish is foreseen here by mill.
tary stratesists, who have been watch
ing the situation. II is believed that
the Bulgars will occupy the city ahead
of the Austro-Germans. If Nish falls.
there is nothing for the Serbs TO do
but 10 retreat westward, if the way
Is still open, otherwise. il is predicted
thal the Serbians will be- crushed be.
tween the two invading armies.
whether they can escape at all will
depend upon the strength OF the Aus.
trians in the Northwestern part OF
Serbia and the number OF Bulgarian
troops on the Southwestern fronties.
The last dispatch which was brought
through the lines came from Nish 10
Paris and was dated last Sunday. 1t
told of the first attack of the Austro.
Germans in great force on the north.
ern front, especially son the right wing.
where the lighting was in progress.
The French positions on the Moravia
river had been desperately assaulted,
but with no result, the French lines
held firm. In Nishawa valley. the
French left was forced to retire but
the centre of the French repulscd the
Bulgars with heavy losses. The dc.
feated Bulgars retreated towards Bella
Palanda.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1915-11-04
VILLA DEFEATED
IN LAST EFFORT
Led His Men Back to Besiege Aqua
Prieta-FinalIy Defeated-To
Try Again
BY United Press.

WASHINGTON, ID. G.. Nov. o
Funston officially reported this morn
ing that the whereabouts of villa is
unknown. bur il is reported that af-
ter the attack at Aqua Prieta which
was finally repulsed late last evening.
the main body of the Villa army fled
10 Eauvllena. IS miles south of Doud
las. where there is ample water. and
thai his troops are resting preparat
tory TO returning to the attack.
\ detachment of American soldierd
stationed at the Fresno pumping plant
wired for aid, as they had been threat
ened by bandits who were surrounding
the detachment at the Fresno pump
ing station. \ posse of soldiers were
sent TO their relief and if the bandits
do attack American troops, there will
be It slaughter on the border that will
teach the MeXicans much needed les
son.
dispatch from Douglas at noon
states that Col. MARTINEZ. former
Villa leader. surrendered himself and
a large following to American troops.
and he declares that the Villa forces
will probably split into small scout
ing parties in the region of Naco. So
nora, which will br merely parties of
bandits spreading death and dcsolai
ton in Northwestern Mexico.