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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01
MADISON
Mrs. George A. Wescott

Mrs. Elmira Wescott, a native and life
long resident of the town of Madison,
died Wednesday at her home on Old
Point avenue. Mrs. Wescott had been In
failing health for the past year. Last
spring she went to Lewiston and under
went a critical surgical operation. her
life hanging in the balance for several
weeks. After her return home Mrs. Wes
colt gained quite rapidly and was appar
emily much better in health than for u
long time. A few days ago she was
taken worse and failed until her death
Mrs. Wescott was the daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. d. A. Dickinson. Besides a
husband. George A. Wescott, she leaves
three daughters, Mrs. Fred Adams of
Camden. Mrs. Laura Brooks and Mrs.
Grace Burke Of Madison. Mrs. Wescott
was a member of the Madison Free Bap-
tist church. The funeral services were
conducted in the F. B. church at O'Clock
Friday afternoon by Rev. John A. Hard
ing and Rev. William Wood. The inter-
ment was In Forest Hill cemetery. Mrs.
Wescott was IS years old.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01
STATE GRANGE
EX-COMM|TTEE
MEET AT BANGOR

Bangor, Me, June 3o.-The executive
committee of the State Grange opened a
session at the Bangor House on Thursday
afternoon. In consultation with them
were the members of the committee from
the Chamber of Commerce, and in all
probability the invitation extended to the
Grange to hold it's biennial meeting In
Bangor next December will be accepted.
The members Of the executive committee
are as follows:
w. J. Thompson Of South China, mas
ter; +. II. Libby of Auburn, secretary; c.
O. Purinton, Bowdonham. lecturer. and
f. E. Addition of Greene, George Alden
of Gorham, E. f. Clifford Of Winthrop, L.
F.. Tuttle of Caribou and f. NJ. Frye of
Harrington.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01
CHURCH NOTICES

Universalist church, Silver street. Rev.
Robert NJ. kellerman pastor: morning
service at 1890 with sermon by the pas
tor; evening service rasa at 7'Se .nt,st church.
Rev. John NJ. Thurston pastor: Morn
ing service at 1870 with sermon by the
pastor; Sunday school at II; Y: P. s. e
E; meeting at s45; evening Sit service a. at 7;so
street, Rev. Frank H. Stedman minister:
Holy communion, 7.30 A. NJ; Sunday
school, 945; holy communion and sermon,
10; evening prayer and address at 7.So.
Rev. Father Thomas Bergeron pastor
Masses at 6, !. and high mass at 1870;
vespers and benediction at 7.3o P: NJ.
st. Francis de Sales (Catholic). Elm
a, !. 8, and 1870; vespers at 7.3o.
Second Baptist church, Water street.
Rev Isaac LaFleur pastor: Morning ser
vice at 1880 with sermon by the pastor
meeting at P. NJ: evening service at
7.30.
Christian Science hall. Savings Bank
building. Main street: Services at 1880;
ence and testimonial meeting at 7.So P.
NJ. Wednesday. Reading room open daily
except Sundays and legal holidays. A
circulating library Of authorized Chris
tan Science literature t. is maintained by
Advent Christian church. corner OF
Nudd and Pearl streets. Rev. T. J. Cool
broth pastor: Morning service al 1890
Sunday school at 11.45 A. NJ; evening ser.
vice at I prayer meeting Thursday eve
ming at T.
Sacred Heart church (Cathollc). Rev
Father kealy pastor: Masses at T. 9 and
10.30; vespers al 7.30
Methodist Episcopal church, Pleasant
street Rev. Henry Clay Turner pastor
1890, the Masters memorial and recep-
ton Of members; 12 Sunday school, L. r
Brown assistant superintendent, ir
charge; to s, twilight service. The
church of the warm welcome.
congregational church, Temple street
Rev. Charles Frederick Robinson pastor
residence Park street: Sunday morning
service at 1890: preaching by the pastor
and sacrament Of the Lords Supper Mrs
Christine Daggett Haskell will preside
over the music for the service. Primary
department Sunday school at noon. All
are cordially welcome.
First Baptist church: Miss Effie Pooler
appears again as soloist at the First Bap.
list church Sunday. DR.. Phelps will speak
Sunday night on the topic The Engage
ment Ring" On what kind Of hand
| shall 1t be placed? What style Of ring
shall be selected? How shall 1t be placed
on the finger? In the opening exercises
he will read the story Of a New YorH
man. Miss Pooler will sing the love sons
Call Me Thine Own and also the gospel
| solo The Ninety and Nine In the
morning DR.. Phelps will speak about
Pillars" mems meeting, 1910 A. NJ
preaching. Pillars" 1880.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

A meeting of the committee on streets
and sewers was held in the city engi-
neer's Office Friday evening and bids for
the construction of a section of the Hay
den brook sewer were opened. Four firms
bid on the work and there was wide va
rance In their bids. On the straightaway
work E. Payson Witham of this city bid
50. .s5 per foot; Edmond Cyr, 1914 per foot;
Cyr Brothers Co., $3.50 per foot. and the
Portland Construction Co. Of Portland,
ss.45 per foot. On the other item the bids
varied largely and it will be several days
before the committee will be able to go
over the work and let the contract.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

The fire department was called out at
about $50 Friday morning by an alarm
from the box at the corner of Gold and
Water streets The fire proved to be
a small one in the roof Of a house on
Gray street and was put out with
chemical. Hose cared for it and the
central companies were turned back i'm
mediately on getting to the scene. The
companies made a quick run and the
people who were in the city for the cir
Gus had chance to Sc how the Water
willie companies turn out for a fire.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01
ADJUSTMENTS
At City Opera House

Madame Petrova in THE Soul Market
was the feature at this City Opera house
Friday and the same show will be given
Saturday. The play is one of modern life
and was Of thrilling interest. 1t was
cleverly acted by the famous actress and
a fine supporting cast and was liked very
much by the crowds in attendance after
noon and evening. The remainder Of the
program is also a good one and the whole
show was pleasing. Three shows will be
given Saturday at o'clock in the after
noon and at $50 and $50 in the evening.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01
within a few days and the work will

within a few days and the work will
continue.
Abner Carle and Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Carle Of Wellington were visiting friends
in town Friday. They made the trip by
auto.
Tho u s. Civil Service Commission an
nounces that a special clerk examination
win be held for the Fairfield. Maine, post
Office on July Is. 1916. at Waterville,
Maine, at 8 A. NJ, for the purpose Of es-
tablishing q register of eligibles from
which 1t is expected two carriers at $500
per annum will be appointed in the ex-
perimental village delivery service at
Fairfield. Maine. the service to begin July
II, 1916. The law with reference to the
promotion of city letter carriers at the
expiration Of one years service is not ap-
plicable to carriers in the experimental
village delivery service. Carriers in this
service appointed as a result of examins,-
ton have a status for transfer to other
competitive positions, subject to the rules
governing transfers. Applicants must be
between the ages of IS and 45 on the date
Of examination Except preference claim
ants under section 1854 r. S. of the United
States). Male applicants must measure
not less than five feet four inches, in
height, without shoes. Men whose nor
NAL weight is less than 125 pounds should
not apply, as no male eligible will be ap-
pointed either as clerk or carrier who is
under this weight. Each applicant will
be required to submit to the examiner on
the day of examination a photograph of
himself taken within two years. For the
required application form. and pamphlet
of information containing specimen ques-
tions. apply to Frank y. Oakes, local Sec
retary at the Fairfield. Maine postoffice
or B. l.. Falconer, district secretary. Fos;-
Office Bldg. Boston, Mass. with whom
applications must be filed in time for
him to arrange for the examination.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

scheduled for this afternoon. and it
looks as if there would he large num-
bcr of teams in the double canoe race
which is one of the principal features.
Al unusually large number Of mem
hers have been fishing, both in Range
ley lake, Mooselookmeguntic, Quimby
pond and Loon lake. The largest fish
so far reported was 5A lib. salmon
captured by d. l.. Nash Of Augusta.
This evening there will be a brief
business meeting when the guides
warders and sportsmen will discuss
some of the matters Of interest to
Maine sportsmen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Street Commissioner Estey began
work Friday on the graveling Of Sher-
win and Summer streets. These two
streets have been in bad condition for
a long time and it is the plan OF the
committee and the street commissioner
to put them in first class shape. They
have been graded ~up and will be given
a good coating of gravel and thoroughly
rolled and 1t is expected that they will
be up to the mark of the other streets
of the city which have been fixed by Mr..
F,Stey,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

The second days meeting of the Inter
6enomirational Commission OF Maine was
held at Library hall Friday and ques-
tions Of the uncared for portions of Maine
were taken up and discussed during the
day The session was devoted to this
phase of the work and every part c!
Maine was considered and recommended
tions made ready for future meetings OF
the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01
OAKLAND
Assembly Officers of Acme Re.
bekah Lodge Entertained
Thursday Evening
AUTO AND BICYCLE RIDER
IN BAD MIX.UP

A special meeting of the Acme Re-
ming for the purpose Of entertaining
the assembly officers Before the meet
ing formal reception was held. Those
in the receiving line were as follows:
Assembly officers, Mrs. Elizabeth Rick
er Of Lisbon Falls, president; Mrs.
Julia Marley of Gardiner, warden; Mrs
Elizabeth Foster OF Lisbon Falls, mar
shall; Mrs. Vina Sparks of Rumford
Falls, conductor; Mrs. Maria Lowering
Of Waterville and Mrs. Sarah O. Cook
Of Brunswick, past presidents; Dr.
Harold j. Toward of Waterville, grand
warden of the Grand Lodge of Maine;
Acme Rebekahs, Mrs. Jesse Hallett
lotte Walton. There were many guests
from Fairfield, Waterville and other
places. The degree was conferred by
the degree staff of the Acme lodge up
on two candidates. The evenings en-
tertainment was much added to by a
reading by Mrs. Gwendolyn Bates and
a solo by Deane Wheeler. Interesting
remarks by the assembly officers pres
ent were much enjoyed. At the close
Of the meeting a lunch of hot rolls,
Strawberries and cream and assorted
cake was served in the banquet hall
The committees in charge wish to
thank all who kindly assisted in MAX
ing the meeting a success.
Friday morning as the 7.3o electric
car was passing down Main street
nearly opposite the new Revere Ho-
tel, an automobile owned and driven
by F. NJ. Young Of Bangor drove out
Of the hotel yard just ahead of the
electric and passed over to the right
hand side of the street. Coming up on
the other side on a bicycle was John
Farnham. Noticing the possibility of
being hit by the electric car he crossed
to the other side, hoping to pass the
automobile, but miscalculated his dis
tance and was stuck by the machine.
Mr.. Baker had full control Of the car
and was able to stop very quickly, not.
however, until he had dragged the BIZ
cycle about Is feet Young Farnham in
the meantime had jumped from the
wheel and escaped injury, except by
a slight blow on the leg. The bicycle
was badly damaged and by dint Of
hard work by some Of the citizens was
extricated from under the machine.
Young Farnham was intending to pur-
chase the wheel from one OF his young
friends and was trying 1t out.
AS Ernest Warren Of Smithf1eld was
turning his two-horse wagon around.
opposite the Oakland hotel, Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs Chester Hapworth
went to Lake Cobbosseecontee Friday
where they will be employed during
the summer at the camp for boys
which is run there under the auspices
of the State Y. NJ. c. A.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

SnuFCn NOItCCS
The subject of the sermon at the
Free Will Baptist church Sunday
morning, July ., will be, Chosen OF
Cod" Rev. H. Smith, pastor. Sunday
school at 11.45 A. Nj. Sunday evening
at 80, the monthly union service OF
the Methodist, Baptis. and Free Bap-
fist churches will be held at the Bap-
tist church. The sermon Will be dellv-
cred by Rev H. Smith, pastor of the
Free Baptist church. Subject, What
Mean Ye?"
Charles Gordon will speak at tn"
High street Mission Sunday afternoon
at $50.
First Baptist church, Rev T. a. A.
Killam, pastor. Morning services ~
1880 A. NJ. Sermon topic, Prepared
ness" Union service in evening with
sermon by Rev. Harold NJ. Smith Of
Free Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Professor c. P. Chapman Of Colby
college left Friday for his home in
Connecticut, where he will remain for
q few days returning to this city next
week to superintend the work Of re-
modelling the library OF which he is
the librarian.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Patterson, who
have been passing their honeymoon at
the Mitchell cottage at Snow pond,
have returned to the city and are stop
ping at Mrs Patterson's parents for
the remainder Of the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Mrs. w. w. Grant and Mrs. Anna
Simpson of Waterville. Mrs. Margaret
Dunham and Miss Julia Dunham of
St. John, N. B., and P. Leland Grant
Of this city are at Snow pond for a
couple Of weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar ]. Brown re-
turned Friday from Portland, where
Mrs Brown has been visiting for sew
eral days, Mr.. Brown going down
Thursday on business and returning
with her.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

The next event of importance in this
section is the Fourth of July celebration
at Fairfield. The people of that hustling
town are out to make the day one of the
best that has ever been held in this Sec
tion and a big parade. ball games and
other events Of interest will feature the
day
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Dr. W. F. Brown of Norridgewock and
a party were among the out-of-town peo-
pie in the city Friday to attend the circus
and take advantage Of the opportunity to
do little shopping.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Mrs. Maud Campbell has gene to
New York, where she will be for sew
eral weeks as the guest Of relatives
and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Miss Adele Gilpatrick, preceptress
at Coburn, went to her home in Hal
lowell Friday where she will pass the
summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Prof. and Mrs. George F. Parmenter
Of Colby college left Friday for Barre.
Mass, where they will pass the vacc'-
ton Of the college.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

H. Lawrence Jones returned Friday
from Haverford College, Haverford,
Pa, where he has just completed his
sophomore year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Dexter H. Spaulding. superintendent of
inside wiring for the Central Maine Power
Co., has returned from Monson, where he
has been for several days on business for
the company.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

The funeral of George John, the AS
syrian youth, who was drowned Thurs
day, will be held in the city Saturday
with the rites Of his church.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Miss Kate Brown, chief operator at
the telephone Office has returned from a
business trip to Bangor and Belfast in
the interests of the company.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

A. 7. Klinkhammer of Auburn, who has
been in the city on business, left FRIDAY
for his home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

The body Of Frank ]. Lewis Of Wash
ington, D. c., was brought to this city
Friday and placed in the family tomb
at Pine Grove. The body was accom-
panied by Mrs. Lewis and was met at
the train here by a number Of friends.
Prayers were said at the grave by Rev
Frank H. Stedman Of ST. Marks
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Mrs Joseph Trueman and daughter
left Friday for Nova Scotia, where
they will visit for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Pinkham OF
China Neck we're in the city Friday GALL
Ing on friends
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

C. H. Jordan Of Northeast Carry who
has been in the city on business, re-
turned home Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Captain Harold Leon Pepper. who has
been in Belfast on recruiting duty for the
State, has returned home awaiting orders.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Hon. William T. Haines returned Fri
day from Dexter. where he had been Or
business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

A. D. Shorey Of Albion was in the
city Friday calling on friends and
transacting some business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

There was a clean slate in the NUM-
ctpal court Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Mr. and Mrs. E. n. Merrill and children
of Skowhegan were guests OF relatives IN
the city Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Thomas Roberts Of Portland. who has
been in the city, left Friday for his home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

w. L. Jones Of Madison was bust
ness caller in the city for the day Fri.
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Miss Pauline Simpson has returned
from a visit with friends in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

Mrs. George Perry has returned
from visit with friends in Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

c. E. Wilson OF Lake Moxie Is In
the city for a few days on business
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

D. w. Jones Of Weeks Mills was in the
city Friday on business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01

M. L. Rhoades has returned from a
business trip to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-07-01
Church Notices

one of the forward wheels
came off, upsetting the wagon.
The Detroit times., 1916-04-13

&xo esr4sus Day Tigers scored and neided hSs
the best pitching Oh .ne ~
11eo = eithsr league White sox pennant
~ - a their left couldn't hit and they neoea .s
M Thar ptchns q al messed up and nse S Com
his chuckers And tnose .oru
S sns Of their hearts xansc 70 SEM
beginning DOUBT tns
- Scs. IA suced IN trimming crippled Athletics but
had ooh 50 nhe W
ne . Tiger day and no mistake
hitting clothes and won game
- Groom win be saved for the series win pe
II Weman and Groom Will work In 'nas
Wsshnston for Walter johnson
New York more ni.s
whole MONTH won
two stroud Fred Tonsy was chased In
beating OF the DAY
DCoA 1was Gloeiou afternoon
fooo hiers opening notice One nat
hnfsuuan that walopng KID
AZ
the end OF perfect DAY
RI much Wagner and he grabbed three mus In
The Detroit times., 1916-04-13

Mn
k c1k Speaker.
0andn bit for 5l4 in the he played Cleveland
boongd Warrington. Speakers
- ~ 10 has played a. the Forest City noble $50 This
ooe Were 1911 discarded the
kXCE1 - botw than 100.
The Detroit times., 1916-04-13
new Wolverine
HURLER' FOUND
0hlmacher. Relief Man, Pitches
Great Ball for Mich
igan.
~ JOE TINKER. JR.

MACON. Ga. April l3-The Uni.
versity OF Michigan baseball team
hasn't won game yet this spring
but Coach Lundgren has discovered
pitcher who will get regular work
hereafter. Mercer college took Of
tense at Andrus' presence on the
slab yesterday and drove him on
tn three innings, registering SIX tai.
lies meanwhile.
Ohlmacker. a rookie on the squad.
succeeded Andrus. and pitched eight
score.ess innings. Meanwhile hard
hitting by Labadie and Dunno and
some breaks in luck. enabled Michi'
gan TO tie the count. ard the game
continued a tie until darkness end
ed the conflict. Michigan will play
Mercer here again today
The Detroit times., 1916-04-13
If Highlander Wins,
Cunningham May
Work Friday
TIGERS PLAY
IN GREAT FORM
Completely Outclass
White SOx in Every
Department

CHICAGO. April l3.-w1th Clar
epce Rowland pulling for a cloud
burst and Hughey Jennings raving
because IL Is cloudy and may rain.
the Tigers are eagerly awaiting the
second game OF the season and like
wise the second joust with the pen.
nanrchasing White sox. The Jun.
galeers say they saved up some base
soirg 10 pitch the Thursday con
test, so il looks very much in the
Detroit camp as II our side will re-
main in the first division another
day. at least. II DSuss wins today.
IL would not be surprising to see
George Cunningham pitching tomor-
row. Should the spitball man come
Through all right. Jennings will be
inclined 10 take long shot SarGr-
day. and may start McTisue. Lou
derm..k or even George Boehler,
with Billy Sullivan. beloved OF all
Chicago, in there catching him.
The Tigers have started right.
Yesterday they were great ball
CLUB. Compared with the Detroiters.
the White Sox seemed bushers. Jen-
nings side did more than hit IL
played a beautiful game. Any club
should look sweet with the pitching
Coveieskie turned out. Wednesday.
hut there IL no chance 10 discount
the magnificent fielding of Heilman.
veach. Cobb, Bush and Stanage. all
90 whom made miracle catches al
"crooshnl" moments. There was a
little ragged baserunning. but II did
no damage and was easily overlook
ed. Holman and Crawford didn't
get the hits they were after. but
BOTH hft come terrific smashes Thar
nearly got away and demonstrated
that these long range guns are far
from helpless.
Fourier, Jackson and Felsch yes
terday played true 10 the form which
their critics claim for them. The
outfielders misjudged flies that went
for extra base hits. and while. they
could not have won the game. they
could have reduced the score had
they played more skilfully. Four
nier's tumble in the first inning gave
EUsh life and started the fireworks.
ard a couple Of other times he made
costly errors In judgment. Terry
TIE new sox shortstop, looks likYa
ind
Opposing Dauss this afternoon
will he either Cicotte or Benz, ac-
cording to tip from Rowland. Jim
Scott is said to be i'll and not ready
to take his turn. but the Tigers
wouldn't be surprised 10 see the
Death Valley King" on that mound
before they get out of town. Meth.
er Cicotte nor Benz have been very
The Detroit times., 1916-04-13

1cAN ASSOCIATION much interested In
49, NuaAAns with his Toledo club them
bovU nat The Ra3ah win lead winner basing their
- vha4 they deem the improbabity of major league
g siG1& - Tie reel IN class "A circuit Their
g 3Ay - nct fear that Bresnahan will place
p ~ yuvooD hk squad carry. majormnor
~ ~ VIII deem his squad much inferior
~ - nuah thinking for them They also think that he will
~ o1oDo u the entire stiff
coatsuyey might be started this
~ ~ eegm eenter not for the fact that the Toledo
W - chiedy Of former big
0nm ~ been good ball player his his
After drawing his
Ww MN he Cardinal mogus and accepted 10000
Ihen he sold himself for the Cubs for $4,000 Last
- The Cubs. signing three contract for 10000
Dor ytsttn a. the enabled cheapy
o1o 6onchno which r. now valued at $4,000
NJ ~Doc" Was to Blame.
UNIV Dsans story the really
had brush the highway which
ny wrUoked boh Bill Rariden authority for what
smashup and took the
W1ea Beanie asked for h the little speed merchant
>& 1oot1r Va 10 blame for the going
~ ~ A. wouldn't let me pass"
~ eso0eo price Cleveland
oM ~ wen 70 recall that difference OF $4,000 In terms
QI n eae e The whole Cleveland club last winter.
- A A. associates consider Spoke worth
TmD<qro ~ hnov. sincs Speaker
The Detroit times., 1916-04-13

difficult for Detroit in recent sea.
: LIS.
Last night Manager Jennings an
nounced some releases. "Rube
Marshall will go 10 Montreal. in the
International league. for a year OF
cr4soning This is the tastes: league
in which he has ever played. Har.
ris will play for Bill Codghlin at
Scranton. as was predicted. because
that Is about his speed now. and
Scranton is close 10 his home.
Frankie Fuller will remain with the
Tigers for the present. A hitting
s,reak in the exhibition games re
turned him 10 favor.
The Detroit times., 1916-04-13
CIONI SETS
NEW RECORD

CHICAGO. April l3.-Roland CT
oni. OF Detroit, holder OF the worlds
roller skating championship. added
the mile title TO his long string OF
honors today, Cioni fell one-fifth OF
q second short OF the worlds record
when he won the mile event In the
worlds title contests here Last
night. Peters. OF ST. Louis, was
second. and Art Eglington, Of Nor.
folk, Eng, was third.