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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

A crew of men is engaged in re-
pairing the pastorate Of the st. Mark s
church on Pleasant street. They have
torn the old-fashioned gable roof off
and are preparing to put on a new
roof of the so-called hip" variety.
number Of other changes are to be
made in the old building. A piazza
is to be added on the east side and
hardwood floors will be put in. 1t is
reported that Rector Victor Anderson
is to make his home there when the
building is ready for occupancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05
EVENTS ANNOUNCED FOR
LABOR DAY SPORTS
AT CAPITAL PARK

Events for the Labor day sports ia
be held at Capital Park at 100 P. NJ
on Sept were announced Friday by
Sec. r. G. Goodman of the local Y. NJ.
c. A. Prizes of cups or medals will
be awarded to the winners. The list
of entries is already under way and
will be given out shortly. The events
follow:
Event No. 1-50-yard dash, boys Il
years and under
Event No. 2-100-yard dash, Senior
entries.
Event No. 3-Obstacle race, six OBJ
stacles, 200-yard course.
Event No. 4-Shot-put.
Event No. 5-High jump.
Event No. 6-44o-yard dash.
Event No. Mile run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

Washington, Aug. 4.-Secretary Ba-
ker, with the support, it is understood,
of President Wilson, has urgently re-
quested the Senate and House con-
fcrees on the army appropriation bill
to reconsider the decision accepting
Representative Hays amendment to
the revised articles Of war which
would exempt from the military Grim
inal code officers ant enlisted men on
TIE retired list.
Full agreement on the bill, it was
learned tonight, had been reached by
tt, conferees and report had been
signed, when the War department,
aroused over acceptance Of the Hay
amendment. brough. such strong in
fluences to bear for reconsideration
that the report was held up.
Senate conferees are understood 20
have accepted the amendment only as
a last resort to save the revised ar
t'cles of war, badly needed because
Ct Mexican operations, and assure
their enactment az this session OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05
GEORGE YOUNG
LOSES FIGHT FOR
N0RDICA ESTATE

Freehold, n. j., Aug. 4.-George W.
Young, husband of the late Madame
Lillian Nordica. lost his fight for pos
session of the million dollar estate of
the singer by decision given By
Judge Lawrence here today. Judge
Lawrence held that the will of 1914.
leaving the bulk of the estate to three
sisters of Madame Nordica, should be
admitted to probate, throwing out the
Will of 1910, which named the husband
as the chief beneficiary. The last will
was made while Madame Nordica was
i'll in a hospital on Thursday Island,
where she died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05
PLATTSBURC MEN
TO Have CHANCE
FOR COMMISSION

New York, Aug. A War depart
ment order made public today at the
headquarters Of the Department of
the East calls attention Of men in
citizens training camps to the fact
that special examinations will be held
on Aug. q, for citizens between the
ages of Fl and q desiring to obtain
a commission in the United States
army without the four years training
at West Point.
The examination is necessary, it is
understood, because of the shortage Of
lieutenants caused by the recent army
reorganization. According to the or
der 1900 vacancies exist in the grade
Of second lieutenant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05
N. C. BRAKEMAN :.
KILLED At LEEDS
BY n. Y.ExPRESS

Lewiston, Me-, Aug. A--Charles ].
Hall, aged 20, Of Portland, a Maine
Central brakeman, was instantly killed
at Leeds Junction Friday morning by
the engine Of the New York-Bar Har-
Dor express. K
Hall was engaged in switching cars
out of the train on which he worked
and was standing in the middle Of tho
main track, signalling the engineer OF
his own train. The engineer Of the sx-
press. who saw the man, sounded tie
whistle. but the noise in the yard
drowned it. so that Hall evidently did
not hear.
Although the engineer Of the express
applied the airbrakes and did all posi-.
BILE TO stop his train. the momentum
was so great that the engine struck
the man, throwing him for a distance
Of nearly so feet. He was dead when
picked up. :
Medical Examiner George B. O'con<
nell Of Lewiston was notified and i'm.
mediately went to Leeds Junction. IA
found that practically every bone IN
Halls body had been broken and both
legs had been severed. =
Hall was married but two weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

Miss Y. Gertrude Fletcher left on
thursday for Old Orchard to attend
Me lV-days convention of the Chris
uan and Missionary Alliance there,
ana her cousin, Mrs. c. NJ. Lowell Of
winthrop accompanied her. At Old
oFchard Miss Fletcher is to meet M.
ana a, MIS- K. A. Forrest of Georgia, and
M carter Of South Carolina, friends
WIN whom she stayed during the
summer Of 1918, and the party will
vvoupy cottage near the camp
Grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05
1000 CHILDREN
DEAD FROM THE
n. Y. EPIDEMIC

New York, Aug. 4.-More than 1000
children of this city have died Of in
fantile paralysis and nearly 5000 have
been stricken by the disease since the
outbreak Of the epidemic. The health
departments bulletin today shows
that the plague still continues to gain
Roadway. During the "a hours ended
at 10 A. NJ. today. IS children died Of
the disease in the five boroughs Of
New York City and IT'S new cases.
the second largest number in a sim
gle day, were reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

The report has come down the river
that deer are more plenty in the big
woods than they have been for sever
al seasons, owing to the fact that last
winter was an easy one for all sorts
Of game. This will be glad news to
many Augusta hunters who are plan
ming to take a couple Of weeks vaca-
ton during the open season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05
AUGUSTA vs.. Winthrop Today

The Augusta ball tossers will appear on
the local grounds at $50 this afternoon
where they will meet the Winthrop team
in the Trolley League series. This game
is sure to attract a big crowd as there
is the keenest rivalry between the two
teams. The Winthrop team is determined
to revenge itself for its defeat at the
hands of the Senators week ago and
the game promises to be one Of the most
exciting Of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

j. s. REVENUE
| OF SO RAILROADS

Washington, Aug. Met revenues
of SO large railroads Of the United
States for the year ending with June
showed an increase over the same pc
Rod of 1915 Of almost $3.50, 000, 900.
The figures made public today by tho
Interstate Commerce Commission,
showed operating revenues for 1915
Of $1,s55,904,225, an increase Of about
s290,o00,000 over tho previous year.
In net revenue the Eastern roads
showed an increase Of about $1l7,000.-
[ 900. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

Richard Brann, Herbert Moody, Jr.,
and Clarence Mills, all of Allston,
Mass, who arrived Thursday in the
city by motor boat from down river,
returned Friday to Richmond after be-
Ing entertained by Mrs. Marcus Fraw-
ley Of North street and other Augusta
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

Rev. Eugene S. Philbrook, pastor Of
the Winthrop street Baptist church.
and family returned Friday afternoon
PASSED at their camp at Sebec Lake,
and at Bangor and Belfast. Rev. Mr..
Phllorook will conduct the regular
services of the church, which opens
sunday after being closed month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

DR.. Harold 8. Pratt Of Pennington.
Me-, and Miss Cora Johnson Chase,
who has been teaching in Farmington,
were married Thursday at Worcester,
Mass, by Rev. Henry c. Alvord Of
South Weymouth in the home Of the
brides uncle, Julius P. johnson. II
John street. DR.. Pratt is a son Of Mrs.
Alice E: Pratt Of Is Pleasant street.
and he is graduate Of Bowdoin Col
lege and Medical School. After a
wedding trip DR.. and Mrs. Pratt will
live in Pennington, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

Gerald Cram, the captain of the
Cony football team for 1916, who has
been employed up-riyer this summer,
returned to this city on Thursday look
ing fit for football work of a fast or
der The out of door life has given him
fire tan and one of the other players
hard as nails
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05
Church Notice

BAPTIST church. Winthrop street
Morning service with sermon by Rev. Eu.
gene S. Philbrook at 1890: subject of ser
mon. THE Eternal Obligation evening
service at 7.30 with sermon; subject, "A
Great Question: 81 NJ, Weekly service OF
vestry of the church. An invitation is
extended to all residents Of the city and
all visiting in the city to attend these
services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

oerculosis. He was born in Ireland
about 70 years ago. He came to this
country when boy and had lived in
worcester for many years. He was a
teamster by occupation. He enlisted in
Co. ]. 6oth Mass. Inf. Sept. 80 1862,
ana was discharged Aug. "a, 1863 He
was admitted to this Home from wor-
cester Dec. 6. 1895. The funeral will be
held at A. M. Aug g.
Saturday and Sunday Concerts
March-"The Columbian" Fulton
"Banditen Streiche" tJolly
hoooers) Suppe
AIT Narle- Inc Rose" Missud
Clarinet solo by Mr. John Barrett)
Potpourri-from Op Martha" Flotow
Observation-Disclosures Of New
port Reremann
Serlo Comic Fantasia-'The Rage in
AMERICA Ringleben
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

The third municipal concert was
given by the Augusta Cadet Band Fri
day evening on the veranda of the Au-
gusta House and the selections rem
dered brought forth rounds of applause
from a large audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

Wilson Tirrell of Brockton, Mass,
general superintendent Of the l.. A.
Crossett Co., was in the city Friday
on business connected with the local
factory of the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

London. Aug. 3, 3.55 r. M-Six Ger
man airships took part in the raid on
the eastern countries Of England this
morning. according to an official an
nouncement issued this afternoon
which says that 80 bombs are report
ed to have been dropped. Nine horses
were killed and three horses were in
jured, the statement adds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

Hon. F. G. Kinsman and party re-
turned Thursday evening from short
Measure trip to Parlin pond. The trip
uas made in Mr. kinsman's automobile
and the party had a most enjoyable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

Miss Reba Choate. who has been
,.ssing A few days with friends at
u,r,insyille, returned Thursday to her
home Oh Riverside Drive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

Samuel E. Murphy has purchased
the G. A, Bragg house on Columbia
street and will occupy the same as a
residence, moving into his new home
about Aug. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

Manchester Grange will hold its
regular session this Saturday evening
-. full attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Griffith, who
have been visiting friends at Noble
boro for the past few days, returned
friday TO their home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

poherr Murray Of this city passed the
dav Friday visiting friends IN kich-
~.o,d returning on the evening train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

Mrs. Melissa A. Sidlinger and daugh-
ter George of Boston are visiting Mrs
Sidlinger's sister, Mrs. William c.
Littlefield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

L. S. Young of this city has recent
ly purchased the Otis Webster place
on Willow street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05
AUGUSTA LOCALS

pnrIeirh Marston left Thursday for
.t;ooro "a take up his duties with the
Conditional Harvester Co in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05
John Brexil

The death Of John Brezil occurred in
the hospital here Friday afternoon aft
er a long illness with pulmonary tu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

Arrangements are being made for :
direct steamship service between South
Africa and South America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05
Saturday and Sunday Concert.
BENTON

Mrs. E. A. Trites and daughter. Mrs
James of Motion, N. B., have been visit
ing her brother H. B. Gibson of Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

Nelson T. Gordon of Readfield was a
visitor Friday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

Sheriff Colby Getchel was business
visitor Friday at Waterville.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27

Only a little more than ouc week re- mains until election and not word on thc ..wct md "dry" question which iS am cm- ucutIv important one con which there k a great range for argument ou both sides and uur which should br thoro, Ihly discussed before being passed upon by the voters.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27

The attention o. capital should be called to thc fact that the time is ripe for the erection md operation of paper mills in Au~ka There j> am abundance of timber here that j~ fit tor little else than rbc manufacture ol paper aud if it will ever pay to manufacture jt into paper, the time iS certainly here.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES

Candidate Ncls Anderson of Trcadwell, for member of the Territorial legislature, will head the Democratic ticket on the Is land and will poll a heavy vote throughout inc entire First District He is known as a substantial. straightforward, honest man; a close student of economic conditions, an Alaskan to the core and, above all, patri- .otic American. For his colleagues on the ticket. McsSl's Casey. Comors and Baylis, we also urge a full vote All are good men and mo mistake will be made in sending the solid ticket to the coming legislature, Sen- .atol Tanner k another candidate who IS de- serving of the vote of every man and woman who believes in the right man in the right placc. Especially should the women sup port him for the reason that he was largely instrumental in having the woman suffrage clause passed at the first session of the Alaska legislature. Senator Tanner is run ming on his past record and it is a substan- tial one.
 or the only Republican candidate for office residing ou Douglas Island, Mr. Monte Benson, we have naught to say in the way of disparagcmcnt. He is a nice man and a good ucighbor We feel, however that he made mistake in permitting his full name Moutauya dc La Benson, to be published at this particular time when the cause of temperance s so largely entering into the campaign. It sounds very much like the name of a cocktail we used to order in the cold. grey dawn of the morning after.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27

meantime the question is one which should be freely and publicly discussed from every phase and angle between now and election in order that it may be decided intelligently by the voters. It is not by long odds one sided proposition but it is one which has not been touched upon by any candidate or any public speaker in the present campaign. It is not a party issue, but at the same time it is am issue and big one and one which should he understood by the voter.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
WHO CAN VOTE
 AND WHO CAN'T
New Law Which Will Govern Election in Alaska
 November z

The new Territorial law makes the following provisions governing clec- tions In thc Territory
 The District Clerk sends official ballots Co each precinct in his di- vision Every ballot is printed on white paper whatever size thc clerk may determine.
 The names of oll the candidates are printed on this official ballot ol the division in which it is issued.
 Each ballot Is numbered on dup- licate stubs. the election officer re- tainmg one number the other re- maining on the ballot
 The instructions at the head of each official ballot will read os fol- lows. Mark "N" m the square at the left of the name of the candidate for whom you desire to vote. lf the names of candidates for whom you desire to vote do not appear on the ballot insert with pencil in blank spaces"
 The names of the candidates will be iu alphabetical order The dele gate, legislative officers and road supervisors are an on one ballot and there is only one ballot box
 
 Two ballots win be furnished the election officers iu each precinct for every vote east ot the last election.
 Sample ballots on tinted paper will be sent by the District Clerk Co each precinct that the voter may see cX- acuy what the official ballot looks IIike.
 Booths or screens must Doe erected at each polling place. IT official ballots. for any reason are not received by the election of- nccrs In any precinct the voters are permitted to write or print their ballots, but the judges Of election must give a reason therefor.
 Every voter whether male or fc- male must be 2l years old. If foreign born the voter must have received his second papers and be a citizen.
 No required time of residence u a prccucinct is now required.
 Thirty days residence in thc pi- vision is required Co cnutlc a person Co vote.
 Each voter registers at Che time he applies Co vote. not before.
 A voter eligible Co vote iu one pre- ciuct can vote in any other precinct in the Division by making oath that l he has voted in no other precinct iu the Division
 No idiot. insane person. or persons who have been convicted ot am n- famous crime can vote.
 No person loses his residence oI | privilege Co vote by reason of alb. sence while in the civil OF military service nor while engaged in uayi- gation on the water. nor for being absent on business from the Terri tory or Division. Every voter must have resided in | Alaska one year next proceeding Che election.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
.ELFSTROM, Matchmaker

X SPECIALIST IN Warren AND CLOCK
 REPAIRING OPPOSITE BANK FRONT STREET DOUGLAS
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
PIANO TUNER

GEORGE ANDERSON-Expert.
 20 years experience. High Grade Piano Players and Pianos for Sale and Rent Address Box 90l. Juneau. Phone l.l 3
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
HYPHENATED AMERICANS

It k doubtful if in all the words in the English language there are two which are more misuscd and misunderstood than the two at the head of this article. Some peo- .plc pretend to believe that all foreign born residents of America are hyphenatcd when the truth of the matter iS that only foreign born residents who still place the land of .thcir nativity first in their love and patri- .otism are entitled to be called hyphcnatcd Americans.
 Look around, if you are American born, and count how many of your ncighbors were born i'm some other land Also, count how many of them are just as loyal to America and American institutions as you yourself. You will find at least nine in cv- cry ten who are just as true to the country of their adoption as you are true to the land of your birth. IL is am insult to those pco- pc to refer to them as hyphenatcd Amcri- cans when there is mo hyphcn and mo com- try with which they desire to be connected except that in which they have become citi- zcnS and are making their homes. America k the land in which all nationalities assim- late and become Americans. It has been aptlv termed the melting pot of the world"
 Such distinguished Americans as Sena tor Kmtc Nelson and Secretary of the In- tcrior Franklin K. Lane are never referred to as hyphcnatcd Americans, yet both are of foreign birth and both represent the very highest and most loyal type of American citizenship. In America are millions of just such loyal and patriotic Americans as the senator and the cabinet member.
 However. there are American residents American citizens who, at heart are not in sympathy with American institutions and who, in the event of war between the country of their nativity and the country of their adoption, would east their lots and their fortunes with the former These are not desirable residents and it is no misnomer to apply to them the term hyphenated Americans
 The fact remains, however, that large portion of our population and much of our brain and brawn came to us from foreign lands and it is further fact that nine tcnths of that population are just as good, true and loyal Americans as are those of us whose ancestors arrived in the good ship Mayhower and who can trace our American ancestry back half dozen generations.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
MODERN DENTISTRY

If you are in need of set of teeth let me talk with you. Having the latest equipment and methods, my dentures give absolute satisfaction.
 DR. C. D. CARTER, Phone 8, Douglas
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27

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Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27

IT thc average voter could bc shown some feasible system for raising money for educational purposes aside from saloon li- ccuScS. there would bc no doubt as to the result of thc election SD far as Territorial prohibition i> concerned. Eliminate the money end of the argument and Alaska would go dry by a vote of two to onc-prob- ably by a larger maionty-for the reason that the couccusus of public sentiment is not favorable to the liquor business. If. however, Alaska should vote at the coming election to join the everlasting throng on the water wagon, it will be up to the lcgiS- latorS-clcct to devise ways and means for rccoupmg the tilIs from whence the money for educational purposes is paid out. In the
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27

It was Robert Emmct, the Irish patriot, who truly ,aid: "rhc spirit of nation never dic> This will bc apparent alter the present European war when nations now being practically truuplcd into the earth will rise again and become powers m thr Eud
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27

Ala general conference of the Episcopal church held recently in NJ. Louis it was de- cidcd that thc word ''obcv' i> still to be re- tamcd in thc marriage service What a bunch of hyporritc>! If the members of that conference were married mcu-md they probably wcrc-thcy knew very we'll that they were voting to pcrpctuatc some thing that never has bccu never k and never can bc enforced. It s to smile We could say more but daSut
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27
TAX NOTICE

Property owners of the city or Douglas are hereby notified that af- ter the 3lst of this month, October. taxes become delinquent and that a penalty of fifteen percent will be added Co the original amounts after that date.
Douglas Island news., 1916-10-27

Back m New York state tbc schools and homes work m conjunction to such m cN- tent that the boy who keeps thc kitchen woodboN filled and does other chores around thc house is given credit tor it at school the plan being to encourage manual training ai home as we'll as at school 1T amy Douglas boy sees this we hope hcwiII read it at least twice.