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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-10
He Goes TO School
Ensign tOttreli. Former Richmond
T"trier. Gives Up Baseball Din-
mOnd To study Engineering.

TROY. y. ", April 9.-En>i.n
tottrpii. who WINS with the BOSTON
braves when they won the pcnnnnt.
md who served ny twiricr with
the Pittsburgh and Chicago Ma
tionnls. the New York nnd PhiIn-
dolphin Americans. and the BnitI-
more md Richmond IntrrnntionnI~.
hnS quit tho game nnd has entered
the RcnS>riner PUlytcchnic Insti-
tutc. where he ~ taking special
work.
t0ttrrlf il helping Coach Foun-
tain put the u. y. !. batteries int0
condition. He IL working for nm en-
ginecr'S degree.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-10
REDS RECALL JOHNSON

Los ANGELES, CAL. April 9-Au-
gust HERMANN, president Of the Gin.
cinnaii National l.cHGuc club. to-ihy
tclc"r:tphed 10 Ed Maier. owner Of the
Vernon team. the news that George
tChieG Johnson, Vernon pitcher r"-
mnincd the property OF cmcinnr IL
Johnson jumped to The Fedcrals last
year whila owned by the Rcds
Naicr Said he would contest the
clai i'm
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-10
Won't Let Gen. Cnstiemnn Quit.

I.OUTSNIIL.E. April 9'-Dcspitt his
request tina; he he allowed to retire
! General John l.. C"stleman was elect
ed president of the American Saddle
Horse breeders Association to-day at
the annual meeting of the members
General Castleman has been president
OF the organization since it's inaugu-
ration twenty five years ago
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-10
I,hIIIIcS Iicicnhr I>nuhc.

PHILADELPHIA. April Q. otto
knabe was given his unconditional re-
lease by the phi!lics to-day. When
tho Federal League passed all the play
crs who Hoped reverted To the clubs
they left. and iinnbe belonged To the
Pills. Moran did not Offer knaDe a
contract and lie appealed 10 the Ma :
tionRl Commission. which instruct ed
tho pills to give Knabe a contract or
release him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-10
Two I'irntra Released

PITTSBURGH. April 9.--Annoulrcc-
mcnt waS made here tonight that the
pittsburgh National League Club has
released Outticldnr Jesse Altonberg
and Tnficlder Bernard Cleveland to tho
Wheeling Central League Club. In
each case tho option clause was excr-
cised.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-10
Big League Box Scores

Both the American and NatIOuaI
Leagues open their season .NSednes-
day, and the rncc for the pcnnnntS
will be on. The Times-Dispatch will
receive complete box scores and full
stories OF the games. beginning with
. the opening contest md continuing
throughout the entire season. Stories
OF these diamond battles will he
furnished The Timcs-Dlspntch over
a special lensed sports wire. and
will give mnny thrills 10 the base
bnli fans of Richmond. When Tao
International and Virginia Leagues
open their SEASONS later I'm the month
the same full accurate service will
he rendered by The Timcs-Dlspntch.
In The Times-Dispatch
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-10
Cards Win CITY Chnmp,on.h,u.

ST LOUIS, Ar".l ?-The ST. Louis
Nationals won the city championship
from the 81. Louis Americans by talk
ing the nth game Of the city series
here today = TO i
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-10

NEW YORK. April 9.-While running
TO catch a batted baseball during Il
practice game, Albert Kennedy. eigh-
teen years old. trippcd and fell He
was struck on the head by the ball and
suffered a fracture of the skull. from
which he died soon afterward.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-10

dropping several fast ones beyond the
reach Of the outf"idcrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
THE WINTHROP HOUSE
Under the Management Of Mr.. w. n.
Davis is Affordine Splendid Accom-
modations for Traveller and Tourist.

Winthrop is fortunate III having a
strictly first-class hotel, made so I'M
der the efficient management of w. H.
Davis, who assumed charge here last
July 1st.
The Winthrop House is a splendid
three-story structure, containing up
wards Of 80 light, airy and comfort
ably furnished sleeping apartments
Mr. Davis renovated the house from
top to bottom. refurnished the house
throughout and has provided every
comfort and convenience for guests.
The attractive dining-room has a seat
ing capacity for about forty. and spe-
cial attention is given the cuisine and
service. Special attention is given to
automobile parties, and the require
ments Of the tourist and commercial
traveller.
w. II. Davis is no stranger to this
part Of the country. For several years
he was chief clerk at the Hotel North
at Augusta, prior to which for some
wears he was clerk at the Boothbay
House. Also. for six years he was con-
nected with the Eastern Hotel at Ma
chias In all he has had II years ex-
oerience in catering to the public, and
he has hosts of friends among the
travelling fraternity. He is member
of the Masonic order. also of the
Knights of Pythias and the l.. O. o. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
FRANK H. HORN
Builds Wagons and carriages-Main-
tains Garage and Automobile Repair
Shops at Winthrop.

Winthrop is fortunate in having
splendid facilities for accommodation
Of the scores of automobiles that pass
through this section of the state. One
of the hes: equipped places here is
Frank H. Horns on Lake street. Mr..
Horn is wheelwright by trade and
has modern carriage and wagon
shop, where first-class work is done.
Last fall, however, he built a mod
ern garage, adjoining the other shops.
1t is 30x5O feet, equipped with special
appliances Tor overhauling and light
repairing. There is storage accom-
modations for about twelve cars, and
all kinds Of supplies and accessories
are carried at lowest possible prices.
In the main shop there is an up-to-
date equipment of woodworking ma
chinery, etc, and a feature of the
whole plant is a gas-welding device for
welding purposes.
Frank H. Horn is a native Of King
field, and resident of Winthrop for
the past three years, where he has
built up a successful business. He is
an esteemed member of the l. o. o. F.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
GEORGE F. WILSON
Recently Purchased the Business Of J.
n. Pinkham-OHers Splendid Values
in Dry Goods. Clothing and Foot
wear-5est Qualities, Newest Styles
Lowest Prces-Main Street, Win
throp.

1t is establishments like George F.
Wilson's that make trading in Win
throp pleasure and profit. Nowhere
will you find more pleasing assert
ments, better styles or lower prices
than are offered here. Nearly 1000
square feet Of floor space, two floors
are given over to the newest fads and
fancies in womens and mems wear
On the ground floor you will find splen-
did lines of seasonable dry and fancy
goods, fine underwear, hosiery and lin
gerie gloves, and notions and small
wares of every description, all care
fully selected to meet the special re-
quirements of the local trade.
On the upper floor are the ready-to-
wear departments, where the nobbiest
garments are carried for ladies and
misses, gentlemen, youths and boys,
etc.
In footwear, the lines carried repre-
sent the finest output Of the leading
concerns Of the country, including the
celebrated Educator shoe for both
sexes; the popular Mayfair" for wo-
men and the famed. Packard" for
men.
In addition, Mr.. Wilson is agent for
the Edward V. Price custom tailoring
concern. He carries the newest and
nobbiest patterns, and can outfit you
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
FRED M. THOMAS
Contractor and Builder Of Winthrop
Has Done Much Important Work in
This Section.

Few carpenters and builders of this
vicinity are better known than Fred
NJ. Thomas of Winthrop. whose office
and residence are on Hanson street.
Telephone 12s-11.
For twelve. years Mr.. Thomas has
been building the major portion Of the
residential structures throughout Win
throp and vicinity. In addition he has
put up some business blocks, etc. Dur
ing the past few years alone he has
completed between Is and 20 private
residences, summer cottages and bum
galows. This fall he is completing two
fine homes here in Winthrop on Green
witch Avenue, for Mr.. Phillip Ladd. At
Readfield nc built the fine hotel for
Mr.. l.. +. Townsend. And, along the
shores of the various lakes in this part
of the state. you will find many of the
attractive cottages and bungalows that
have been erected under contracts
awarded to Mr. Thomas. He will be
pleased to submit estimates for build
ing work of any description. He par
ticularly excels in remodeling and al
teratlon, and job work in general. He
has the reputation of living strictly
up to the specifications Of a contract
at all times.
A native of this State, Fred NJ
Thomas has been a resident of Win
throp for the past fifteen years. He is
Jan esteemed member Of the F. and A.
NJ. also of the Modern Woodmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
HARRY w. STEVENS
Extensive Dealer in Builders Hard
ware-Steves and Ranges, Kitchen
Utensils, etc.

Perhaps few men are better qualified
to enter the hardware and building
supply business than Harry w. Ste
vens of Winthrop. When he opened
his store in 1911 he had had over
20 years experience in the building
trades, and had thorough practical
knowledge of the special requirements
Of the local and country trade in this
section.
In various departments he handles
all kinds of hardware, fittings, paints
and oils, the famed Crawford" stoves
and ranges. also the popular Glen
wood makes. There is nothing under
the head of kitchen utensils, etc, that
you will not find here, at reasonable
prices. If you are a cottager or camp
err, 1t will pay you to get this class of
supplies at Stevens of Winthrop.
A complete line of the paints made by
Wadsworth & Rowland are carried.
AS stated. H. w. Stevens was q lead
ing contractor and builder for over
twenty years. during which time he
engaged in many important building
operations. He is an esteemed men,
Der OF the Masonic order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
WINTHROP & WAYNE
LIGHT & POWER co.
Maintain Z Splendid Service, Providing
Light and Power for a Considerable
Arcade All Kinds of Electrical
Wiring and installation.

One of the important factors in the
and tributary territory is the splendid
service maintained by the Winthrop &
Wayne Light & Power Co. Their CEN
trail offices and shops are in Winthrop
The service extends to all parts of
Winthrop, Wayne, Monmouth. and
throughout the lake districts. so much
resorted to during the summer months.
Manufacturers, Sand business men
generally find it convenient to have
this company provide power for oper-
ating machinery and other devices, for
the power is adequate, the service all
that could be desired and the charges
most reasonable at all times. a ma
jority of the homes in this section, also
scores of summer cottages, amusement
places, etc. are electrically lighted by
this concern. The company maintains
fine showrooms, and workshops at
Winthrop, making fine exhibits of fix
lures, electrical supplies and equip
ment. etc. in addition to many unique
and useful devices for the household.
description of electrical device, does
wiring of all kinds, and furnishes sup
plies at a minimum of cost to the con-
sumner.
While the company obtains it's cleo
trical current from the main station
of the Central Maine Power Co, never
theless, they have their own power
station, for emergency purposes. This
up-to-date plant is located at Wayne
and is of sufficient capacity to furnish
power to render first class service, in
the failure. any time, of the Central
Maine Power Co. to provide current
The Winthrop & Wayne Light &
Power Co. was incorporated in 1905,
with capital of $4,000. The officers
of the company are as follows, viz:
President, George H. Farnham; Treas
urer, John H. McIlroy; Clerk, r.
Crawford McIlroy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
THE WINTHROP LAUNDRY
A SpIenaidIy Equipped institution
That Does Most Satisfactory Work
at Reasonable Prices-Asencies in
All Adjoining Towns.

The Winthrop LaundE# on Main
street is splendidly equipped with the
latest improved laundering machinery
and appliances, some 24G0 square feet
of floor space being utilized. In addi-
ton to making speciality Of shirts
and collars and cuffs, the concern has
facilities for laundering the finest fpb-
ricS without danger of the slightest in
jury to them. with the result that la
dies and misses from all parts of this
section send their fancy dresses, waists
and lingerie here, with the assurance
that the finest quality of work will be
done. Family and wet wash is also
Done On very short notice. at 4 price
that does away with the ncon-
Neniences of wash day at home"
Suilod linen. etc, is called for any
where in this section, and prompt
and efficient delivery service assured
Agencies of the Winthrop Laundry
will be found in all the surrounding
towns and villages.
j. \. and Henry G. Hammond, father
and son, respectively. are the propri-
etors and managers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
EDWARD C. LEIGHTON
Is Prepared to Furnish Anything in In
terror or Exterior Finish, Lumber
and Cooperage Stock. Main Office at
Winthrop-Branch at Monmouth.

One of the largest sources of supply
in this part of the state, in the matter
of lumber and building material gen.
orally, also cooperage stock Of various
kinds, is at "Leighton's," who main
tains places both at Winthrop and at
Monmouth.
At Winthrop he has large yards and
warehouses and sheds for the storage
Of the immense stocks handled, and
shipped in carload lots to all parts Of
Maine Vermont and New Hampshire.
Mr.. Leighton is prepared to furnish
anything in the interior or exterior
finish line. at retail or at wholesale.
For prompt shipment he handles in
large quantities. cedar shingles. clap
boards, laths. pine-sheathing, boards
and plank, hard pine flooring, siding.
sheathing, ceiling and boards; also
windows, doors and frames, stair new
els. posts and balusters, piazza posts,
brackets and balusters, mouldings and
columns, roofing of the best quality,
sheathing paper, tar paper, nails, win
dow-weights and cord. All hardwood
flooring comes direct from the kilns
and thoroughly dried. In fact, if it is
anything at all in the building line, it
will pay you to get your estimates
from Edward c. Leighton of Winthrop.
He is always in a position to quote the
lowest prices. and make the most
prompt shipments, for he carries the
largest stocks in this part of New
England.
Also. in cooperage stock he is pre-
pared to make immediate shipments Of
hoops, slaves, heading, head liners.
hoop nails and staples, coopers' tools
of every description, truss hoops, band
heters, packers nails, pulp and. paper
layers, etc. In addition there is MAIN
tanned at Monmouth one of the best
equipped cooper shops in the county,
where, during the season, from $50 to
300 barrels day are made up. and
shipped TO various sections. Apple
barrels are a leading speciality. In
fact. MIR. Leighton for years has par
ticularly specialized in fruit barrel
stock, furnishing it in any desired
quantity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
THE WINTHROP MARKET
Opened in November 1914. 1t Has
Proved Great Boon to Shrewd and
Critical Housewives of this Section
>Irving A. Hills, Prop.

If fresh goods of quality. pleasing
assortments and economy prices APP
peal to you, place your orders for food
supplies with the Winthrop Market.
Shrewd and critical housewives Of this
section find it a matter of very-day
economy to trade here. There is moth
ing comprehended under the head of
groceries and provisions that you can
not get in its finest quality, and at a
fair price at the Winthrop Market. :
Then, in the matter Of meats, the
Winthrop Market leads. With special
modern refrigerating facilities, and a
thorough knowledge of meats and
their PROPER care, Mr.. Hills is in a
position to offer the finest cuts of
meats at lowest prices. In season,
too, he offers the choicest selected
poultry and game. A prompt and eff
cient delivery service, no annoying de-
lays, is feature of the Markets SER
vice.
A native of Lincolnville, and con-
nected with the business for eighteen
years, part of the time as merchant in
Portland, Mr.. Hills is in a position to
know how~to cater to your needs in
food supplies. He is ever ale:t to pro-
vide for the best interests of his
patrons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

The Wadsworth 4 Woodman Co
produce table oil cloths in a hundred
or more different patterns. Each day
the factories produce from 6 to 6la
miles 1Xt table cloth of the best quail
ity, and in many pleasing and unique
designs. The products have wide
spread sale throughout the United
States and are sold through leading
joDDing houses. The bulk of the trade
however, is done East of the Missis-
sippi River.
1t is pleasing to note that for many
months the factory has had orders
enough to Keep the plant working day
and night. And, too, orders on hand
make it probable that the plant will
work to its fullest capacity for many
months to como. From 80 to 80 hands
are afforded steady and lucrative en-
ployment throughout the entire YEAR
President WadsWorth is a native OF
Livermore Falls. For many years he
was connected with the firm of G. NJ.
Ealley'S Sons * 60. as bOollkeeper and
salesman He is.a graduate of Colby
College, class of 90.
Treasurer Woodman is a native Of
Auburn. hut resident of Winthrop
most of his life. He is a grandson Of
Charles NJ Bailey. the founder of the
oil cloth business in this section He
is a graduate OF Yale University, Glass
az
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
EARL S. NORCROSS
Expert 1axidermist Of Many Years
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES in All Kinds Of
Sporting Goods with Headquarters in
Winthrop.

Sportsmen, and particularly hunters,
should know that Winthrop is the To-
cation Of one of the states most skilled
taxidermists. We refer to Earl S. Nor
cross, who is we'll and favorably known
to hundreds who have awaited them
selves of his expert work. He has pre-
pared d neat pamphlet which. shows
the hunter how to prepare big game
for mounting, which he will be pleased
to mail upon application. Mr.. Nor
cross has the requisites that have
made him most skilled in mounting
big, or even small game, birds, fish,
etc. His work is of the highest order
Of excellence, yet his prices are very
reasonable. He has many fine speci-
mems at his place in Winthrop. Mr..
Norcross is also in the market for raw
fur Of any kind, and pays the highest
prices.
In Winthrop he also maintains a
splendid store where the sportsman
will find fishing tackle, huntsmen's
goods Of every description, and sport
ing goods generally.
1t is also well to mention that Mr..
Norcross carries a full line Of automo-
bile and bicycle supplies, oils and
greases, ETC.. at very reasonable prices,
and is agent for the Overland" car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
RALPH M. CHEsLEY
Dose Fine uphoIsssfin0 Werse-car.
riass, Sleigh, Autemsbils and Furni-
ture Work of All kindo-o Union St.

Established here since last Jannarysl
only, Mr.. Chesley has come TO be
known as a most skilled upholsterer.
He has had many years experience
and does splendid work, yet his
charges are always reasonable. He
specializes in upholstering work in all
its many branches. He does carriage
and automobile work, makes boat
cushions, window seats, and furniture
of any kind is overhauled, re-uphol-l
stored, and repaired to look like new.
His shop has a modern equipment Of
special machinery and devices for do
ing the finest Of dasher and wing
stitching, and as a result he does much
carriage and automobile work of the
highest standard Of excellence. Just
place your next order with "Chesley"
and see how pleased you will be with
enthusiastically high grade work at a
minimum of cost. All work Is guar
anteed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
DANIEL H. MAXIM
Extensive Wholesale and Retail! Dealer
in Flour, Grain, Feed and Lumber
Mills and Warehouses at Winthrop
Busy Scene Of Activity.

The headquarters in this section for
flour, feed and grain is at "Maxim's"
at Winthrop. The mills and ware
houses are on Central street near the
M. c. r. f., and since their inception
in 1891 the house has had a splendid
reputation for the quality Of goods,
and fair dealing.
The mill proper is two stories, 50X60
feet, equipped with special machinery,
and electric power to convey grain
from car to elevator direct. The ca
pacity of the mill is go bushels Of corn
or oats the hour. The grinding of meal
and feed for the trade in this section
is done on short notice. There is stcr.
age capacity for about 5000 bushels II
bulk grain, and 10 cars, or 200 tons CT
feed. Across the street are two other
buildings in which are stored large
quantities Of floor, grain, salt, ETC.;
also shingles, lumber and other build
ing material. Mr.. Maxim for years has
made it point to handle the finest
grades of flour, among the brands be-
ing the famous William TELL" "Piils-
bury's Best" Marvel" "Crockers."
"Voigt's Best" and others of equally
fine quality. All commodities handled
are sold both at wholesale and retal.,
and always at lowest market prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

pleasing assortment in a place of this
kind. The fact that this is headquar-
tiers for the famed Rexall remedies and
preparations, is in itself a splendid rec
ommendation. Then. too, for years
leading physicians have sent their pa
tients here for reliable prescription
work, Mr.. Hannaford giving this de-
partment his personal attention, to in
sure best results.
A pleasing feature of "Hannaford's
is the handsome Innovation Soda Foun-
tain at which is dispensed pure and
wholesome beverages. Here too, is car
ried one of the choicest lines of confec-
tons in this section; also fine imported
and domestic cigars and smokers re-
quisiteS Of all kinds. Those who de-
light in taking pictures will find here
camera supplies of all kinds, also ko-
oaks. etc. Special facilities are at hand
for developing and printing, at very
reasonable prices.
When you want anything in the lines
indicated. look for the Yellow Front,
this is Hannaford's. the store of splea-
did values.
This pharmacy was established So
years ago by Charles r. Hannaford,
and fGr twenty years under manage
ment of his son, Newland Hannaford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

feet in dimensions, the interior Of hard
wood finish, attractively appointed,
with plenty Of exits, and with a stage
1ox20 feet. There is seating capacity
of 500. There is every facility here for
producing vaudeville or regular the
atrical productions. The finest class
of moving pictures are shown here,
with change of programme three
times week. In the lobby of the
building is an ice-cream parlor. soda
fountain and a splendid line of con-
fections, and smokers requisites.
Adjoining the theatre, but in the
same building, are four strictly up-to-
date bowling alleys of the latest i'm
proved construction. with equipment
and accessories in keeping with the
general high standard of the whole en-
terprise. For the convenience of the
cottagerS and others who come from
various parts of the lake, the town
has erected a solid cement pier 100
feet long, enabling boats to land di-
rectly at the doors of the Acme Thea
tire and Bowling Alleys.
AS stated, the concern also has an
other local place, the Little Acme, in
the village proper. This is used after
the lake front amusement place is
closed for the season, at the end of
September.