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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20
Has Successful Begin.
ming and Promises
Much for Boys Dur
ing Future Years

1t was 1890 clock and the sun was
burning straight down upon the heads
of two lads in a boat on Cobbossee-
contee lake. Upon the shores about 40
boys and several men watched with
deep anxiety as the two lads in a boat
put their strength frantically to the
oars in heart breaking efforts to send
the craft to shore. Fear marked the
features of the struggling youths as
they labored beneath the merciless
rays of the sun striking across the
waters. In very truth. the lads had
reason to know fear. for unless they
reached the shore almost Immediately
they would be late to dinner at the
State Y. NJ. C. A. Boys Camp: and
the audience on the shore was perhaps
little anxious that the boys would
he a few minutes late in order that
the usual ceremonies contingent upon
such hardness might be witnessed.
You see when a boy is late to dinner
at the camp it is taken for granted
that he is not hungry and consequent
" he is allowed to saw wood for five
minutes before taking his place at
the table. The wood-sawing is not
in the nature of penalty for tardi-
ness. the boys declare: nothing Of the
kird-it is the highest privilege for
which a boy might ask when his ap
petite is so dull that he cannot arrive
at the tables at the appointed minute.
Much of the discipline at the Y. N.
c. \. is Of similar character: it is
altogether tolerant, kindly, beneficial
and often ENJOYABLE to all save the
disciplined. To the DISCIPLINED. how
ever. the five minute periods with the
wocG saw. and other little amenities
Of q like nature dra wn from the pleas
ing disciplinary stock Of State Secre-
tary Jefferson G. Smith. do not en-
hance the delights Of stepping over
camp rules and a cessation of error is
bound to follow forthwith.
The State y. NJ. G. A. Boys Camp is
the most logical thing you can think
If for Maine y. NJ. c. 4. boys. To
hink Of it, for years the 7. NJ. c. \.
boys OF Maine have been without a
camp while the boys of other states
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20
STATE HOUSE
A Railroad Decision.

The Public Utilities Commission
rendered a decision that the Bang
Aroostook Railroad may refuI1|
sum Of sS4962 to the American
Co. on freight charge on ship9
Of birch wood from Patten to-
the total charge being s1420oz
point is that prior to Nov. /, IL
railroad had a freight rate q .
cents per hundred pounds, but as :
freight of that kind was being Offer
when the Utilities act went into 4
feet, the rate was not included
those adopted. The filing Of the NJ
was requested by some shippers q
the railroad says it intended to 500
but failed through an oversight y
American Thread Co. was Obliged
ship large quantities of birch and n
to pay the higher rate or suffer
heavy loss. Hence the railroad PEI
toned for permission to make repa7
ton to the amount of the differeneeI
freight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

selves. Not a boy has been refused adj
mission to the camp this year; neither
has any attempt been made to attract
boys to it. The result has been most
satisfactory as the number Of boys
who have attended comedies most
agreeably with the present resources
of the camp.
Boys Make improvements.
The boys who have been at the
camp have made great improvements
in it, The athletic ground has been
started and next year there will be
ready for use a suitable athletic field
affording base ball diamond and
tennis courts. The groves on the shore
site and on the island also have been
improved and the boys have taken a
specially marked interest in the farm
and eagerly in the interest of better
boys camp and for themselves and
the boys who In years to come will
have opportunities that the present
campers lack but are trying to provide.
JEFF" Smith says that the West
shore development will eventually rep
resent $4,000 improvement. In the
same breath he informs one that the
boys will do most of the work Of Inn
provement themselves. There is stand
ing timber on the place which will be
sawed and placed in the hands Of the
boys with competent directors for the
erection of dining hall, auditorium,
headquarters building, and educational
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20
Y. M. C. A. Boys Enjoying Delights Of Outdoor Life
At CobboSSeeContee= First Annual State Cam

Of the advantages Of his Alma Ma.
and when the four such had dni,s..
four lads were called who plan "a
tend, Maine, Bowdoin. Colby and R,,s
respectively. These lads gave the -
sons for their choice. After the ls,.'
was finished youth of IS Years nj
was acting as judge spoke in ~
wise: After listening to al! the III
guments pro and con and after AL
consideration of the merits of the =.
Maine colleges as here set form
conclude that a boy would be in an.
If he attended any one Of them
is said, however, that he might m,
been influenced by the subtle acti,.
Of supporters Of the four several a.
leges who had been dipping III.
hands in the lake to ascertain the "a.
perature of the evening waters.
There Is in the history of this So,
sons camp a much more startling :,
swer than that given by the judge u
the debate. 1t happened that sua
did young fellow came to camp and Il
the course of few days he recehs
a visit from his mother. Now. as ),
been said, the boy was an admiaI
specimen Of Maine boyhood, ela
bright, willing lad: but he was j
only son and did not understand +,
how to be a good fellow among OH.
good fellows and his companions, Will
they gave him his due, determined N
help him learn how to fit into Al
scheme Of boys camp. Consequeus
he had enjoyed before the arrival Il
his fond mother several unsolc,s
baths in the lake. He had rot ri
fitted well into the camp plan and va
but raw apprentice. his most dist.
gushing characteristic being his II
pacity for biscuit. The fond muhs
an excellent Maine woman of the n
fined type. had hardly seated hers
at the dinner table before she began
tell jeff" Smith the fine points 4,
her son. Truth to tell. the boy M
attained much for boy and the To-,
Maine mother had grounds wherein
stand. At length she addressed Nh
Smith and taking it for granted ,hs
her son had become already one Of III
heroes Of the camp she said: Now
just what way has Willie distinguish
himself here in camp"
Before Mr.. Smith had time to ID
her that the boy was getting alr
finely and would doubtless mai
good" with the whole crowd, a couI
panion of Willie's broke forth viii
the unvarnished declaration:
"Why, Willie's got an elastic belly
1t was a grlevous error in etiquetts|
to be sure. but it resulted in no ultI
mate harm.
And so through rain and shine, play
and work, the State Y. NJ. c. A. BoytI
Camp has had its beginning 1t lo1m1
large in the prospect for the comm
youth of Maine as a recreation oppol|
tunity. a school for character buiidna
and just the vacation spot that Main
boys have been wanting all the{
years. Without doubt there will
300 at the camp of 1916 and within d
space IF few years Mr.. Smith sad
the camp will be run from the clos.
of the schools in the spring until u
opening in the fall and that duri1|
that tine hundreds will find recr4
alton, health and other good things
the best camp of its kind in the cou
try. No other boys camp has sud
a desirable site: no other boys car
has such a bright prospect before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

Alfred B. Small of Gardiner, loca.
manager for E. L. Worcester State
Farm Agency, has purchased the
place known as the Capt. Moody place
Main avenue, Farningdale as a resi-
dence-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20
LOCAL NOTICE

shall be absent from my dental
office from July 18th to July Goth in
elusive. Those desiring my services
can make engagements for the same
with my brother, DR.. c. Bryant, dur
ing my absence.
july15d1wk" Dr. E. C. Bryant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

Commissioner of Labor and Indus
try Roscoe A. Eddy is passing few
days in Cumberland county on mat
tiers connected with the work of th@
State Department Of Labor and IN
dNStrE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Fossett have
been the guests of Mrs Fossett's par
ents and left Monday for their home
in Togus.-Birch Harbor letter, Ban
gor News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

Joseph Levine of Brooklyn, n. Y,
is making a two-weeks visit in the
city as the guest Of his brothers, Ben
and Saul Levine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. George A. ELITE
and Miss Marion Ellinwood have
turned from Ocean Park, where
spent the week with Mr.. and
Luther D. Burlingame and FANNY
Providence. r. 1. They were ae'1
panied home by Miss Ethel BUY
game, who will spend the summer v
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

Miss Florence Haskell and friend,
Miss Grace Brenstein, passed Sunday
at Togus Pond. the guests of Miss
Haskell's grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs.
James Smith, 127 Cony street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. POLAND of is
Noyes place are receiving the congrat-
u!ations of their friends on the birth
of a son Saturday morning, July L..
The young man tipped the scales - Il
pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

Deputy Commissioner of Labor
and Industry Henry NJ. Donnclly left
Monday afternoon for Bangor and
vicinity. where he will be engaged for
two weeks on inspection work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

Mr. ard Mrs. S. T. Kimball of
Rockland were visitors Monday in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

John Ward has purchased Saxon
six" touring car and is anticipating
very enjoyable season Of driving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20
Short Bass.

Deputy Warden Bertrand E. =
of Augusta reports the payment q
s21 fine by Ben E. Carter Of Wa3
vile for taking short bass in 81
Pond. The same officer reports
payment Of SO fine by A.
Brooks and Peter Tonbreau for
fishing in Great Pond for bass on u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

Miss Minnie Chapman of this city
left for Old Town on the 3.l7 A. NJ.
train Monday for short visit with
her sister and other friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

Hon. F. X. Bellcau and daughter
Miss Byzantine Belleau Of Sabattus
street, Lewiston vent 10 Augusta Sat
urday for a visit with Mr.. Belleau's
son, Fortunat Bolelau Of that city. Mr.
Belleau returned last evening. Miss
Belleau will remain in Augusta during
the week.-LeWiston Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

Lake Cobbosseecontee in common
with other bodies of water in Maine,
has not been up to the usual spring
pitch at any time this year, but the
recent rains Tor cioudbursts) have
remedied the condition so that now
the water is within a very few inches
less than siX-of the spring heighth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

Togus Hotel, is giving a fine shore
dinner every Sunday and holiday from
II to P. NJ, until p. NJ. If ordered
ahead. iuneo3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

Mrs. A. B. Cross of Northern aven-
US left Friday for Ocean Point. where
she will remain for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

At L. S. Youngs today Tinker
mackerel 12c pound. green peas 30c
peck. fore quarters lamb lac, sal
mon 20c.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

Mrs. L. A. Dyer and grandson, Mas
ter Hubert Cross, left Monday after
noon for Bangor for a visit with Mrs.
Dyer's son, John E. Dyer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. AlonZo W. Cross and
daughter Gladys May of Northern av
enue are enjoying two-weeks va
cation at Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

For Sale-Qry mill wood and edg-
ings. W. r. Mcnamara. $1.25 a load
Phone 923-M. july10dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

H. NJ. Hatch Of Bangor was among
Mondays business callers in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20

Mrs. Dutton and daughter, Mrs.
Roberts Of Augusta. are here for the
remainder of the season.-Richmond
Bee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-20
LOCAL BRIEFS

E. ]. Heller Of Rockland was in the
city Monday on matters OF business.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-14
PERSONAL.


Mrs. I. I. Miehelman spent yesterday
in Springfield, Mass.
Rollin S. Childs was in Springfield,
Mass, yesterday on business
Mrs. Ethel Perry of Fitchburg,
Mass, is visiting friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Stiff have re-
turned from wedding trip to Boston.
Z. G. Crosby and A. B. Clapp were
IN Springfield, Mass, yesterday on
business.
Miss Lyabelle Michelman of Spring
field Mass, is visiting with relatives
in town.
Mrs. Stella Ranney is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Serena Hubbard, in Wal
pole, n. II.
Miss Powells of Concord, n. H., is
guest of Miss Matilda Ullery at the
Brooks House
Mrs. Z. NJ. Eddy moved yesterday
from Cherry street to South Main
street into one of Mrs Lucy Cox s
houses.
Miss Winifred Douglas has finished
voIk at Roberts & Go. s store. where
she assisted during the absence Of Mr..
Roberts in California.
-Ais' 40 JoAiG AIOSDN iftuIllth NSS
| to-day from Meriden. Conn, where
she went to attend the wedding Of
Miss Katherine Norton
Mrs. Roger P Donoghuc will return
to her home in Holyoke, Mass, after
few days visit with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Guiheen.
DIR. II. D. HoIton went to Burling-
ton yesterday to act as one of the
| bearers at the funeral of Deacon vii
lard Crane today. He viii return to-
morrow.
Robert Fits, who had been spending
the vacation in Boston with his par
ents, is in town to stay until tonight
when he will return to Dartmouth
college.
Jess Hopkins, whose pelvis bones
We're fractured and who was injured
| internally in runaway on Canal
street March "a, is slowly recovering
in the Memorial hospital
Mrs. Julius j. Estey left this morn
ing for Washington, D. c., to attend
the national congress, Daughters OF
the American Revolution. She will
be away about two weeks.
In the first meeting of the new
board of directors of the Detroit board
of commerce Walter C. Piper, formerly
of Brattleboro, was elected chairman
of the committee on public health.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-14
Tean "a.
Sporting Notes.

Here s luck to the new Twin State.
Bailey said this morning that Roller
was better than Bailey had believed him
to be-
Neither Bailey nor Roller was marked
as the result Of the game of fsticutfs last
evening.
President Murphy, it is rumored, is
still dreaming Of that six-cIub Twin
State circuit.
Hard hitting by Swain of Williams,
who got two doubles in three times at
bat, and startling catch by Capt Toolan
enabled Williams to beat Pennsylvania
yesterday, ) to l.
Brattleboro seems in line to lose
something more than league baseball
il one stops to think of missing an
other minstrel show like the last one
/ might be possible to dig up an ex-
cuse to have one if the money was to
be devoted to paying bills for pleasure
enioved
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-14
AMUSEMENT NOTES.
OUR sTEELrcLAD ARMADA.
Remarkable Naval Pictures to Be
Shown by Howe's Travel Festival.

The secretary of the navy, Josephus
Daniels, granted Lyman II. Howe S
Travel Festival photographers special
permission to reproduce the navy by
moving picture film, and the results
will be presented at the Opera House
Saturday of this week, matinee and
night. 1t is a careful and most de
tailed presentation of the role played
by each of crew of 1000 men or
over On our uper-dreadnaughts, the
gradual and systematic training of
every man aboard, and the diversity
OF naval routine. 1t furnishes con
vincing proof to the citizen layman OF
the preparedness and Efficiency of ou1
men and ships
The romance of industry as express
ed IN the making of a National cash
register constitutes another feature OF
the program. The variety of tho
scenes may be imagined when it is re
membered that 80 trades and profes
| sions are engaged here.
The Philippines of today and yes
terday-the past and present Gus
toms, costumes, dances, habits, ETC., o.
strange people-forms another note
worthy subject of vital and absorb
/ ing interest.-Adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-14

fight late Monday night to save its
creamery from destruction BY IRE as
well as the rest Of the village.
Neighbors of Mr.. and Mrs s. a.
Buck discovered that their house was
burning and awakened them in time to
prevent loss Of life, but the only things
saved were their cat and the books of
the creamery.
The house. barn and all their stock
were destroyed at q loss Of 81 900,
well covered by insurance.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-14
IN THE OPERA HOUSE TONIGHT
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Great Play in Four Acts.

Eugene Walter has caught unerr-
ingly in his study of June in The
Trail Of the Lonesome Pine the va
nous phases through which the noun
tain girl passes from her barefoot
days of romping about her mountain
cabin home until she realizes she is
leaving all behind in going to the val
ley school of the foreigners in the
Gap. The play, which is in four acts,
IS Walter s dramatization of John
Fox jr.'s book of the same name and
it will be seen tonight in the Opera
House. The feuds of the primitive hill
people are touched upon lightly, but
the dominant situation is that of 70
mantle love.-Adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-14
PERSONAL.

Appleton Miles and guest, Siegal w
Judd, will return to Dartmouth college
tonight.
Mrs c. S. Pratt and mother, Mrs.
Royce, went to New York yesterday
for STEW days stay.
Laurence Sherman and julius Kuech
who have spent the vacation in town
at their homes, will return tonight to
Dartmouth
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-14
IN SERIOUS CONDITION.
Man Who Drank Whiskey Apparently
Suffering from Poisoning.

SPRINGFIELD, Vt, April II. = JOS
eph Dislaviech, an employ of the John
II. Slack corporation, who claims that
he drank three portions Of whis1ey a,
a Polish christening party, is in Sc
rious condition from what is said 10
resemble bichloride of mercury poison
ing. The state 5 attorney is investi-
eating the case.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-14

Alfred j. Ferry of Pittsfeld, Mass,
has thought it necessary to deny the allie
cation that he is seeking a franchise in
the Twin State league.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-14
Sporting NeUs
TEAM F OFF IT'S STRIDE.
Team G. Easily Won Masonic Bowling
Match-Cain and White High Men.

Team G caught team F of the Ma
sonic bowling league off its collective
stride last evening and won by score
Of 1856 to 1909. Cain had high total
with 272 and White got high single
with only 95 This was the 18th game
of the second series.
The next game will be rolled Thurs
day evening by teams p and E. The
scores of last nights game:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-14

Lee AIagee, manager Of the Brooklyn
Feds, has played one inning of baseball
TO date and been fined $50 and suspended
for two days.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-14

ST. JOHNSBURY, April A. = The
little village of Wheelock had a hard
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-04-14
FIRE AT wHEEIaOCK.

Buildings of S. A. Buck Burned with
Most OF tho Contents.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-08-05
SCHOOL [Ev|ES
MUST Be FIXED
BETWEEN NOW AND AUGUST 9,
so THAT COUNTY COMMISSION
ERS CAN TAKE ACTION.
TRUSTEES ARE BEING NOTIFIED

Leila M. Baker, county superintend
ent of schools, has been bnsily engaged
this week In sending circular letters
to all of the trustees of the many
school districts of Fergus county, no
tifying them that it is necessary for
the school levy to be fixed as quickly
as possible and the amount reported
back to the county commissioners on
or before Aug. 3, when the commits.
sioners will take formal action on this
matter.
The assessed valuation of each
school district has now been ascer-
tanned, with the exception of the rail.
road valuation. and this can be OBJ
tanned approximately by inquiry of the
county treasurer as to what the
amount was last year. This year IL
will be about the same. although there
are likely to be some increases.
A levy of 10 miles is allowed for
school purposes. and il the district
is paying on a bonded Indebtedness,
an additional levy of 1 mill Is per.
mitted for interest and sinking funds.
Buying From the Agents.
The county superintendent gives
warning against the buying of supplies
from agents, without a thorough and
careful investigation. Other matters
of interest are contained in the fol-
lowing letter which Mrs. Baker has
just sent to the various trustees:
referring to the special levy for
school purposes | wish to say that it
Is lawful to levy a special school tax
not to exceed 10 mills, and an addi-
tional tax for the sinking fund and
on bonds.
"lf you wish to levy this tax please
state for what purpose each special
levy is made and be prompt, as Aug.
8 is the last day.
II wish to warn trustees against
buying from agents without first call
ing meeting and considering we'll
the value received for the amount ex-
pended"
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-08-05
To
C0NVE n T|0N
ELkS SELECT PRESENTATIvES
AT STATE GATHERING
HERE.
AN INITIATION OF THE CANDIDATES

At a meeting of the Elks' lodge last
evening, the following candidates were
Initiated: G. w. Niswanger. O I
Johnsrud. +. r. Morse. William Wade
Ross H. Allen. II. G. Bowles, Carl
Emigh, II. II. Schmidt, J. B. Heavlin.
Delegates Chosen.
Following the imitation, the following
delegates to the state convention of
the order. to be held here August 16
and IL, were appointed: A. II. StepI,.
enson. Roy E, Ayers, T.. Hagstrom, u.
w. Fox, T. r. Peterson, Jay Jacobs.
George j. Wiedeman, E. G. Iyins.
Leopold Beck. j. T.. Abel, N. M.
Walker. b. J. Wood. Charles w. Mis-
wanger. David IIilger, Edward Bras.
sey, John G, Bebb. Edmund Wright,
John B. ltauch Charles j. Marshall,
Art j. Baker Ed j. Baker, William II.
Sheehan.
After the business had all been dis
posed of an enjoyable dutch lunch was
served.
l.. ID. Lawler and Bert X. johnson
OF Great Falls and w. l.. Cook of Bill.
1ngs were among the visitors In at
tendance.