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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
CLINTON

Miss Fanny Kendall, writing instructo,
in the Waterville schools, is at the home
of her parents, where she will spend he,
summer vacation.
Misses Anna Lock and Virginia Gagnor
of Wilton, n. H., are the guests of Miss
Gagnon's brother, Ernest Gagnon.
Mrs. Ernest knight and daughte,
Helen Of Olston, Mass, are guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Willis knight.
Mrs. ]. A. Swain of Canaan was in the
village shopping Thursday
H. C. Judkins went to Skowhegar
Thursday morning, where he will visi,
friends for a few days.
Mrs Henry Wood has returned from a
visit with her daughter, Miss Ethel Wood
in Portland
Mrs. Carrot Robinson and two children
Glenis and Gorham. are visiting Mrs
Robinson's sister in Portland for the
month Of June.
Miss Edith Perry, stenographer in the
Vickery insurance office of Pittsfeld, has
been visiting Mrs. Nan c. Blaisdell.
Miss Ester Files of Waterville is a guest
in the home of her grandparents Mr.. and
Mrs. E. P. Files.
Mrs. Fred Walker. Mrs. r. B. Moore
and Mrs. H. M. Wiley spent few days
recently in Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

Mrs. BERTHE Barrows Of Haverill. Mass,
is the guest Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
A. W. Kimball.
Mrs. Alice Hall and daughter Madeline
have returned to their home in Benton.
after visiting Mrs. Halls parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Abbott Kendall.
Miss Winnifred Shaw, a delegate from
Colby college Y. NJ. c. A.. left Thursday
noon for Silver Bay, N. Y. where she will
attend the Y. w. C. A. convention.
Little Miss Dorothy Dixon, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Dixon of North Gin
ton, Is visiting Mrs. Winnie Hodgdon.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Collins Of Caribou
who have been guests of Mrs. Collins
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Files. have
returned to their home, accompanied by
Mr. and Mrs. Files The trip was made
in Mr.. Collins touring car.
Mrs. H. c. Judkins is entertaining an
old schoolmate, Miss Cora c. Dow. who is
teacher in the Hannaford building, Wat
erville, for the week.
Miss Catherine Mason Of Canaan is the
guest of her sister. Mrs. Earl Bracket.
Miss Lena Boothby, student at Bates
college is spending a few days with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Boothby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
State Highway Construction.

Sealed proposals addressed to the State
Highway Commission, Augusta. Maine.
for building a section of State highway. in
the city of Gardiner. 4.55 miles. and q
section in the town Of Richmond. 0.56
miles. adjoining the Gardiner section,
each endorsed with the name of the Town.
will be received by the Commission at its
office in the state House. Augusta, Maine,
until eleven o'clock. A. NJ, July 9Th, 1916.
and at that time and place publicly
opened and read. The work will consist
Of grading, draining. and gravel surfac-
Each proposal must be made upon a
blank form provided by the Commission.
for copy Of which one dollar will be re-
uuired, and must be accompanied by a
certified check for 1000 of the amount bid,
PAYABLE to the Treasurer Of State Of
Maine The certified check will be re-
turned to the unsuccessful bidder unless
forfeited under the conditions stipulated.
A surety company bond satisfactory to
the Commission, Of not less than one
fourth nor more than one-half of the
amount Of the contract, will be required.
Plans may be examined and copy of speci-
fications and contract may be obtained
at the ONCE Of the Commission, Augusta
The right u reserved to reject any or all
PHILIP ]. DEERING. Chairman.
WILLIAM NJ. AVER.
FRANK A. PEABODY,
State Highway Commission.
PAUL d. SARGENT. Chief Engineer.
Dated at Augusta, Me-. June e 1916
1nA-26-2S-3o-jly1-3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

Lodge opened again today under the old
management Of c. E. Bridges of Boston.
The fish await capture for those who
have the skill. f. II. Barnes of New
York, n. Y, with Linnie Morrill, as guide,
caught II goodsized trout in two days.
Mrs. c. A. Hill, wife of the proprietor OF
the Belgrade, is seriously i'll and requires
the constant care of two nurses
Prof. Bogart of Columbia University,
New York, has arrived with his family
for the summer.
DR.. Myers and family of New York have
opened their summer place on Great Lake
for the season.
Mrs. G. F. Davenport and daughter
Lucy of Boston are passing few weeks
at their cottage on Great lake
Herbert L. Kelley of Boston passed
Wednesday in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
KENNEbEC C. {.
u MON SUMMER
CONVENTION HELD
AT VASSALb0R0

vassalboro, Me-, June 23.-(SpeciaD.-
The summer convention of the kenneoec
County Christian Endeavor Union was
held Friday at the Vassalboro Congrega-
tional church. The program:
MORNING.
10 1ose- EsGrsss! 1.-The Problem Of Life.
Rev. John F. Thurston, Watervllle
Picnic lunch.
AFTERNOON.
2.00-Devotional.
2.15-AddresS,
Rev Chas. w. Robinson, So. Gardiner
245-Address: "Evangelism in the Society
Rev E. M. Holman, Fairfield
circumference, millions for Christ
Miss Beulah B. Bates, Lewiston
415-Business.
5.30-Banquet.
7.00-Devotionai.
7.15-Bus;ness.
Offering.
7.30-Address,
Rev E. S. Phlbrook, Augusta. Maine
The onlcers of the union are:
President, D. Saunders Patterson, Au-
gusta; LIST vice president, Miss Hazel
Merrill, Waterville; End vice president G.
E. Wilson. Albion; Sd vice president, Miss
Florence Libby, Litchfield: 4th president,
Rev. E. S. Longley, East Winthrop; 9Th
vice president, Lester Glazier Fairfield
recording secretary, Miss Grace E. Lit
tlefield, Gardiner; corresponding secreta-
ry, Miss Lena Kerr. Oakland; treasurer,
W. B. Bailey, China; junior superinten-
dent, Miss Hazel Barney, Waterville; mis-
cellaneous superintendent Mrs. Fred Co
nant, Winslow. Evangelistic committee,
Rev. E. NJ. Holman. Fairfield; l.. A. Far
rar, Oakland; Rev. John F. Thurston,
Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24

Camp Abena is the scene Of much %.
tive preparation this week. The opening
of the camp Is set for June 30.
The Acme theatre has resumed business
for the summer. The management is sun
conforming to the wishes of the towns.
people in refusing to stage Sunday nisn'
performances.
The mail service has improved greau'
since Lester Yeaton, the carrier, is u'A'
izing an automobile In the service. As
result nearly an hours time Is saved
the trip from the Depot to the Lakes
Clyde Tillson, local garage owner ia,
purchased two new cars in anticipation u
greater freight and passenger business
this year.
Several improvements are noted aoo-'
the Central House under the rev maflds'
ment, among them being the construV"''
of a new tennis court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-24
BELGRADE LAKES

All three hotels are preparing for the
influx Of summer guests about July l, and
a good season is expected. At the Bel
grade 80 guests are registered and the
Central House reports about half that
number.
After much speculation concerning its
sale to private parties, the Red Oaks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Worlds Champions Sold;
 President Ldnnin RetireS

Boston. November 1.-The world champion Boston American baseball team was sold tonight to Harry H.. Frazee of New York and Hugh Ward of Philadelphia. Joseph J.. Lnnnin of this city. former owner of the club. who announced the sale at n dinner given to the new owners and newspaper men. said the papers had been signed less than half an hour be- fore. The price was not stated.
 Mir. Frazee and MT. Ward are both identified with theatrical business, the former being principal owner of Longacre theatre of New York. The new owners gave few details as to definite plans for the club. but said:
 When we went into the thing we did not buy a cheap team. We bought champions. We were interested in the club only. because they were cham pions and would not have considered them otherwise"
 Frazee will take direct charge of the teams affairs. it was said. The Red Sox are at present without manager, William Carrigan. who has guided the team for the last three years, hay ing announced his retirement at the conclusion of the worlds series games last month MT. Frazee said he would hold the position of manager open for Carrigan and hoped he would consent to lead the team another year. The executive staff of the club will be re- tained intact.
 Negotiations for the transfer have been pending a week. it is said, but the papers were not signed until to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
TURKEY BOWMAN IS
 STAR CHEER LEADER

University, November 1.-(SpeclalJ While Coach Kelley's Crimson warriors will occupy the center of the stage in entertainment at Rickwood Field, Turkey Bowman and his legion of student rooters are planning inter- esting things for the Birmingham sporting public. In addition to the music and marches and usual Haunting colors and college yells, Turkey IS planning something new in the way of entertainment. Just what Turkey is going to pull is unknown, but II It is anything like the mass meeting he conducted here Monday night it prom ises to be replete with the unexpected.
 Turkey is generally heralded at the as "A1abama'S All-Southern Cheer Leader" and it might be added, he bears that distinction as easily as he does that of being an all-southern baseball player, being one Of the greatest college hurlers in the south today. Turkey doesn't attempt to eX- plain the psychology of of college yeils, but he believes in them, just the same, and his antics in leading his impetuous followers have caused amusement ana comment everywhere the Crimson has played in the past two seasons.
 They tell a little story on Turkey at the university which goes far to eX- plain both just what kind of leader he is and why he is hailed as all- southern variety. The story goes about like this In the Alabama -Sewanee game at Redwood Field last season Turkey led his frantic followers through two joyous periods while the Crimson led the Tigers by 10 to U score. In the third period Sewanee threw a money wrench into the pro- ceelings and tied up the game with lightning swiftness. The Crimson bleachers, startled by the sudden change of events, forgot to cheer, and sat in dumb trepidation. Turkey never hesitated an instant, but leaped upon the ballustrade before them and leaned forward with tears rolling down his cheeks.
 ..Fellows," he cried, If you've got anything to put out, for Gods sake put it out now,'
 And the Crimson went wild with en- thusiasm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
READY
 ID MEET NOMALS
Coach Brown Has Squad in Excellent Condition for
 Game Tomorrow

The Birmingham college football team team tomorrow afternoon on Munger field at o'clock. This is the first game of the season on the campus. and it is ex- pected to be well attended. Very little is known of the Jacksonville team and no comparison can be made It is reported that they were defeated by the Gunters- vile High school team by an overwhelm- ing score
 However. the Methodists are in the best of condition and have worked earnestly since their decisive victory over Spring boys prove weak opponent several sub- stitutes will be given the chance to dem- onstrate their ability.
 The Methodists have. been very suc- cessful so far with their schedule and followers are confident that the remain ing games will be linked in the chain of success.
 There is a noticeable feature about the Methodists team this season. Seven local boys are daily doing stellar work which speaks well for the advancement of foot ball in the Birmingham district. Neill and Norton at ends are playing their sec ond year of football, and in the previous games have easily excelled their oppon- ents. McPhail at guard recently starred for the Central High school He is heavy, but fast. and is sure with his tackles. Keystone Sessions at center is playing his second year of football and has al ready attracted the attention of large Virginia institution. Truck" Gillam at halfback is constantly amazing the audi ence with his terrific line plunging. He is we'll known in the Birmingham district having played for the Central High squad several seasons. Cook at quarter and Lewis at halfbacl are both from the Ems ley High team where they played for three seasons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Dothan's Big Fair Will
 Break All Past Records

Dothan, November 1.-(Special )-With Dothan's third annual fair only three days old, its success this year is already assured In every department the ex- hibits are complete with the largest and best entries ever made by farmers If this section. With over 100 race horses at the track and large assortment of splendid free acts and the best midway attractions obtainable, he fair is all that it had been planned to be. The attend- ance Monday was good for opening day.
 Tuesday was Dothan Day and the busi- ness houses of the city closed at noon in order that every one might attend the fair. The result was that the attendance was five times that of Monday.
 The only incident of an untoward na ture that has occurred was eliminated when the strike of the Dothan jitney drivers was settled by the drivers accept ing a fare of 10 cents each way to the grounds, the rate fixed by the city coun- cil. With the Dothan jitneys running and about 50 jitneys from other towns here, the proposition of handling the big crowds has been solved in a most satis- factory manner. With fair weather the remainder of the week the attendance is expected to break all rcords
 
 A patent has been granted for simple metal container to hold coins of small denominations in convenient packages in- stead of wrapping them in paper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
GRIDIRON ECHOES
By FRED BODEkER

Has sewanee something up her sleeve?
 That's the question which is worrying Alabama followers in these parts as well as followers of the tricky Tiger.
 The pupils of Cope have dis played the same superb defense as last season. Although the Sewanee offense has shown nothing out of the ordinary. alumni of the Tigers here insist that the lack of scoring on the part of Sewanee will not be witnessed in Saturdays combat. Sewanee, it is reported. has a dan gerous offense built around the forward pass.
 But Sewanee has shown little ability to score in two games against strong teams. The Tigers scored but once in the game against Louisiana State university and that by the veriest sort of a fluke. So far the Cope machine has not sopened up." The question now is, Can they?" On Kentucky State, Sewanee could do nothing. team which Vanderbilt humbled 45 to 0. It could be that Cope was hold ing back-saving everything he had to get revenge for the ter rible licking his machine was ad- ministered last year by the Crim- son.
 It is whispered among the Tiger supporters that this is the case. l,;, bo4 14-J1a tho Sawanna Tiger walks out on the field Sat urday Alabama followers will be amazed with the strength of the Tennessee mountain machine. It is known that Cope regards the struggle with Alabama as "Se- wanee's crucial game" When he meets the Crimson he may sur prise the gridiron fans over the entire south and show something" Both elevenS are undefeated to date and victory to either means that they are still in the mad scramble for DiXie's grid title.
 Over in Columbus. Ga. on the same afternoon that the Crimson and the Purple are battling at Redwood the Auburn Tiger and Georgia clash in a battle which
 
 race for the grid crown. It's mighty battle for such small burg but the score will go down in history just the same.
 Georgia is strong. The Cunning ham eleven is fighting aggrega- tion but they will not defeat Au- burn. The Plainsmen have an ex- cellent team, but like all Donahue machines they are slow to get started. Auburn will win, that's our prediction, but the score will be very close. The Plainsmen are certain to score, but Georgia will not unless the Cunningham eleven develops a surprising offense. They may secure a field goal, for in Don- ely, Coach Cunningham has re- liable toe artist.
 Saturdays contest will be in the twenty second engagement between the two elevens. Of the 21 previous meetings Auburn has won II, Geor- gia and 3 have been ties.
 In the 21 games Auburn has tall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Coach Kelley Polishes Offensive

Chicago, November 1.-President B. B. Johnson of the American league, in a statement tonight admitted that there probably will be change in the com plexion of the National Baseball comnis- sion."
 The statement was issued after two afternoon newspapers had quoted MT. Johnson as saying that August Herman, chairman of the Commission, would be Geposed. Immediate denial of the state ment was made. President Johnson, however, said that certain club owners of the American league are opposed to too much National league in the composition of the national commission
 Mr. Hermann Is president of the Cin- cinnati club of the National league ard has been chairman of the national com mission since the formation of the body under the agreement of the National and American leagues. He was in conference with President Johnson here last week rgarding questions involving the com mission.
 The commission is made up of John- son. Hermann and John k. Tener, pres ident of the National league
 There is a strong undercurrent run ing for a change in the complexion of the commission" President Johnson said. Certain club owners of the American league seem to feel that there Is too much National league in it's composition. Personally, I have much to commend and little to criticize in the work of MT. Herr mann in the long period of years that he has been chairman of that body.
 Probably there will be change, but that is mater that only can be deter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
CENTRAL CRIPPLED FOR BAYLOR GAME Wilkins Breaks Arm-The Baylor Team Averages
 162 Pounds

With one of the hardest games of the entire season on the card for Saturday morning, Coach Pritchard is facing difficult problem in whipping his crew of crippes into shape for the game with Baylor university Two of Centrals ends were injured in the game last Saturday with Blount County High, and will os out for the season, while on Tuesday Harry Watkins, the flashy little half back, suffered q broken arm and will be out for the year.
 The Baylor team comes to Birmingham with fine record Chigger Browne, the former star of Sewanee and of this city. Is coaching the Chattanooga eleven and has thus far obtained remarkable results. Not touchdown has been scored against the Baylor team this year. They have already won the prep championship of Tennessee, accomplishing this last Satur- day by defeating Castle Heights.
 Bill Coughlin the star quarterback on the 1915 Central team, is playing half on the Baylor Il. Bin was one of the most dependable players on the Central eleven and is considered the star of the Baylor eleven. The average wight of the Baylor team is 162 pounds. as against li2 pounds for Central. Coach Browne will bring r men to face the local eleven. Over 75 enthusiastic followers will also accompany the team.
 The following are the members of the Baylor team and their weight T. Hill, right end. 145; Rader, right tackle, 205; Bell, right guard. 150; Lupton. center, TO; Guerry, left guard, ls5; Lindsay, left tackle, TO: Nivin, left end, 16O R. Hill, quarter, 40; Hall, half. TO; Butter, half, 155 Carter. half. 160; Coughln, half, l6O Bennett. full. 160.
 In the meantime, Coach Pritchard is working his men hard and will give the Baylor eleven hard fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
SPORTS

Auburn. November 1.-(Special.)-The Aburn Tigers enter upon the second half of their schedule facing the Herculean task of meeting the University of Geor- gia eleven. The Vanderbilt Commodores and the Tech Yellow Jackets in addition to combating the strong second-rate Florida eleven-all in the month of No vember.
 Supporters of the Plainsmen realize the enormity of the task and are only asking nwo: "Can Georgia be defeated3s' Au- burn holds the result of the southern championship in her hands as of the four leading teams in the championship hunt Auburn is the only one that plays all of the other three.
 The first task that confronts the Plains men then is that of eliminating the Geor gians who have developed an exception ally strong team and who were responsi- ble for the elimination of Virginia from the race for the southern title.
 Since Auburns rather disappointing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Hardest Fought Game of
 the Season, Says Burr
To the Sporting Editor of The Age

To the Sporting Editor of The Age Herald:
 Lovers of football and of good sportsmanship will have rare treat Saturday. Alabama and Sewanee are known for their fair and hard fight ing teams. I was member of the Alabama squad when we defeated Se- vance in 1894 and since that time, when in the state, have never missed a game between the two universities. Both teams are stronger this year and more evenly matched than ever before. In my opinion it will be the best game of the season. Alabama has the largest student body in it's history-Sl0. They will all be here, and with them Turkey Bowman, the best cheer leader in captivity. 1You want to watch this boy; his every movement is a dynamo of enthusiasm, his gestures are athletic marvels; he is the greatest exponent of physical eioquence l have ever seen. Bowman is Alabamas s star baseball pitcher, but as a cheer leader, he is galaxy of shooting comets.
 BORDEN BURR"
 Birmingham, October 31, 191G
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Auburn WiU Fight 10
 Defedt Georgia EleDen
Painsmen Task of Meeting Three Championship Con tenders During Remainder of Month-Coaches Working
 Men Hard-Students Behind Team

showing against Mississippi A. and M. there are few that believe that Auburn has anything more than an even break against Georgia. Rabid Auburn support CTS are not willing to admit that Georgia has anything on Auburn. and. therefore every effort is being made here to get the team on edge and to support the team with the entire student body in Co., clumbus, Ga, next Saturday The stu dents realize that Georgia has a great team, but think that Auburn can rise to the mergency and over night signs have been posted and painted about town say ing wen Get Georgia s Goat ''Whatu Beat Them? Drive, Drive, Drive.
 This cry has been taken up on the campus and the war cry is, "Drive, Drive, Drive" Tonight the first great mass meeting of the season will be held and speeches by Coaches Donahue and Tiche- nor and Prof. Thomas Bragg, faculty manager, are expected to stir the students to the highest pitch of enthusiasm.
 Auburn has a fighting chance against Georgia. and she means to make the most of it.