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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
AWARD CONTRACT
FOR NEW SEWER

A meeting of the committee on
streets and sewers was held at the city
engineers office Wednesday evening
and the contract for the construction
Of the section of Hayden brook sewer
to be built this year was awarded to
Cyr Brothers Co. Of this city, whose
bid was $3.50 per foot. The section to
be built this year will extend to Brook
street and will comprise sos feet It
crosses Main street and follows the line
OF the brook to the ice houses where It
leaves the line Of the brook, not re-
turning to it until it reaches Brook
street. 1t is expected that the work Of
construction will be started at once. It
was also voted at this meeting to build
a small section Of sewer on Western
avenue to connect up a store and some
houses there. A remarkable feature Of
the bidding on the Hayden brook sew
er "as that there was only about 500
difference between the highest and the
lowest bidder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
P|TTSF|ELD

Tho remains of the late Mrs Stepher
mont, \. H., were brought here Wednes.
DAY and the interment was made at the
village cemetery. The body was accom-.
panied by her son, Ira Holmes of Lewis.
ton
Mrs. Rufus Burns and son, Master Gar.
diner. have returned from weeks visi;
In Boston with Mr.. Burns, who accom-.
panied them home for a few days visit
Mrs. Daniel Hennessey and little son
left Wednesday for a visit with relative,
in Machias.
MIS- Eva D. Stevens and daughter Miss
Vera Stevens, of Montreal, former resi-
dents of this town, arrived here Wednes-
day for visit with Mrs. Stevens sisters
Mrs. Allen Hackett and Miss Ada F.
Coffin.
Miss Lillian Runnals will return Thurs
day from a visit with relatives in Boston
and vicinity
A meeting of the Methodist Ladies' Aid
Society will be held Thursday afternoon.
July 6, with Mrs. Arson Smith, Grove
Hill.
bury, CT, is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. E.
P. Bottomley.
Elmer Colcord, student at Tufts
College. is in town for short visit
with his mother, Mrs, A. E. Wright
Clarence Bodf1sh passed the Fourth
in Maynard, Mass, with Mrs. Bodfish,
who is receiving medical treatment.
Asa Craig was a business caller in
Dexter Wednesday.
Miss Bertha E. Salley Of Dover is
visiting her brother, Arthur Salley, and
sister. Miss Luella Salley.
c. w. Mayo of Milo was in town
Tuesday the guest Of his brother, F.
E. Mayo.
Miss Doris Moore of Livermore is
the guest Of Miss Vivian Moulton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Weymouth Of
Newport were among the out-of-town
visitors Tuesday.
Miss Gertrude Haines Of Hartland
formerly Of this town, was the guest Of
Mrs. A. H. Burse over the Fourth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Givens and her
mother. Mrs. George Patten, returned
ucSudy 1IoiH dH dutomplle trip TO
Portland.
Mrs. Frank Hackett Of Waterville
passed Wednesday with Miss Mira
Jenkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. McGilvery, Mas
ter William McGilvery, L. c. Taft and
Miss Ida Randlett returned Wednes-
day from few days outing passed at
the McGilvery camps at Lost pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
Germany's Future Rubber Trade.
Undia Rubber WORLDLY

Perhaps the most interesting devel-
opment here since my last commune
cation is the revival of interest in
preparations for the commercial and
industrial struggle that is sure to fol-
low this terrible war. The Berlin
chamber of commerce recently held a
general meeting, at which this import
ant subject was discussed at length.
The representative business men who
attended were unanimous in their be-
lief that measures Of preparation
should be taken Immediately and that
adequate quantities of raw material
should be purchased-without haste,
but as soon as practical-to be held
in neutral countries for shipment to
Germany as soon as the war ends. All
were Of opinion that If peace comes
before German interests have been
able to secure such supplies Of raw
materials as this country will need,
the prices that will be demanded for
these materials will be prohibitive,
even though our enemies may not at
tempt to place obstacles in the way
Of our industries, course they may
decide to adopt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
the island and the soldiers there will
not be permitted to visit their families
until further notice.

New York, July 5.-The epidemic of in
fantile paralysis here has FASTENED the
departure of thousands of families who
usually leave town for the summer. EST.
mates made by the health department Off
Gals of the number Of children who have
been taken out of the city since the cpl
demic became serious ran as high as So
900. but this is the season when the city
population is annually reduced by the
summer exodus.
Thus far 525 cases of the disease have
been reported to the board of health and
126 persons have died. 1t is most preva-
lent in the Italian quarter OF the southern
section of Brooklyn where the paralysis
made it's first appearance. High mortali-
ty continues to be the striking feature OF
the epidemic and the death toll has reach
ed approximately that Of the entire cpl
demic of 1907, when $500 cases were re-
ported
Although 50 new cases and D deaths
were reported yesterday the health COM
missioner said the outlook was "a little
encouraging as there were fewer true
cases than reported on some previous
days. Nevertheless he made requstion
for 50 additional field nurses and 81 hos
pital nurses, together with domestics ano
orderlies.
The order of the health commissioner
excluding children under 16 years of age
from moving picture shows went into eff
| feet today.
Physicians say there is no known posi-
tive treatment for the disease but that
the child's physique has to combat it with
such aid as the doctors can give to lessen
the probability of permanent injury. II
strain is allowed to fall upon the af-
fected limb there is great danger of per-
manept paralysis, says the health COM
missioner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
WINDSOR

Mrs. c. F. Moody of Augusta was a re-
cent guest of her sister. Mrs. r. B. Jewell.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Ballentine entertained
their daughter. Miss Elizabeth of Au.
gusta. and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bragg of
China the Fourth.
r. D. Dutton of Boston has been pass.
ing weeks vacation with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Dutton
Mrs. W. A. Cole and two children of
Augusta are visiting her mother Mrs. j.
A. Reed.
Henry Bachelor Of Connecticut, who
has been the guest Of his niece, Mrs. Marx
Grant, for few weeks, has gone to Au-
gusta for a short visit at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Grant
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Bullock OF South
Windsor were recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. H. Ware.
Hazel Colburn and Gertrude Malcolm of
Augusta passed the Fourth with their
parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
Lewis Blake johnson

In the death of Lewis Blake John
son, which occurred at his home or
Military street, on Saturday afternoon
at 2.3O o'clock, Houlton loses another
of her oldest and most respected citi-
zens. He was born in Readfield, Me.
June 90, 1927, being the son of Martin
and Louise (Blake) Johnson. In com
pany with his parents he moved to
Littleton, in 1s43, when the town was
almost an unbroken wilderness. This
was but two years after the first trees
were felled, and when the buildings in
Pressure Isle comprised but a hotel
drug store and grist mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Mexico, was construed as an act Of
that the Caranza government will seek
every means to avoid new incidents to
aggrevate the situation is regarded as
a virtual withdrawal Of the order.
Synopsis Of Note
Brief and free from all superfluous
language Of diplomacy, the communi-
cation points to the release Of Ameri-
can troopers captured at Carrizal as
proof Of the Mexican government
sincere desire to avoid conflict; states
as the outstanding issues the reasona-
BILE belief Of the United States that
the insecurity Of it's frontier is a
source Of difficulty. and on the other
hand the belief Of the Mexican govern
ment that the presence Of American
troops in Mexico is a trespass on that
country's sovereignty and the imme-
date cause Of trouble.
In offering to consider in a quick and
practical way" the remedies which should
be applied. the note gives notice that
Mexico has accepted in principal Latin
information that the United States is dis
posed to accept mediation or still is OF
the belief that the same results may be
attained by direct negotiation.
Assurances are given that the de factc
government meanwhile will employ every
effort to avoid a recurrence of incidents
which would complicate and aggravate
the situation, and the hope is expressed
that the United States will endeavor to
have its military and civil authorities dc
likewise.
This is the reply Of Carranza to the de-
mand of the United States for a statemen,
of his intentions. A specific response tc
the question of whether he stands upon
the instructions of Gen. Trevino to at
tack American troops moving other than
northward is evaded and there is no men,
ton of the reprimand administered by
Secretary Lansing in his note of June q
on account Of the offensive nsinuatione
and language contained in Carranza' S
previous communication demanding recall
of the American troops.
Although the note is signed by Cen
Aguiar, foreign minister, officials of the
Mexican embassy believe it was dictated
by Gen. Carranza himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
CHINA

SOUTH-Mrs Jennie Moody has
gone to Waterville for a while.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tracy and lit
tie daughter Louise were Sunday
guests at her old home.
Grin Hallowell of Pleasantville, Ia
is the guest of his brother, Nathan, for
month. He has not been here for 80
years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Packard and
daughter Dorothy of Pennsylvania
have been the guests Of Mrs Pack
ards mother Mrs. Henry Arnold, for
a few days. They came in their auto.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Thompson
PASSED the Fourth in Wayne, where
Mr.. Thompson addressed the people.
Mrs. Robert Owen of Clinton was in
town Monday to attend Mr.. and Mrs.
Perry D. Mays wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Dudley of Dirigo
and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bonney and
day guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Alvah
Mosher.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Swenson and
two children are visiting Mrs. Sven
sons parents in Saltwater for q few
Gays.
Mrs. Al. Berry of Portland is the
guest Of her brother, H. L. Fuller, also
his two sisters, Ella and Mabel Full
Ter of Waterville were guests there
ever the Fourth
Mrs. s. c. Starrett is stopping at her
old home for few days. Her daugh-
ter's family. Louis Masse, passed the
Fourth with her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
OAKLAND

Mrs. Cynthia Cunningham was TAX
en- to the Lewiston hospital Wednes-
day, where she will undergo an oper-
her.
The body of Herbert Davis of
Brunswick, formerly a citizen of Oak
land, was brought here Wednesday
for interment in the old Oakland GEM
etery. The funeral services were held
In Brunswick, after which his son,
Elmer Davis, and Mrs. Herbert Davis,
came to Oakland with the body. The
bearers were AL Gilman, AL Lord, o.
f. Crowell, T. H. Hersom and Robert
Dudley.
Mrs Charles Lord. who has been
visiting friends in Bridgewater for a
few weeks, has returned to her home
Mrs. Guy Sawtele returned home
Wednesday afternoon after two
weeks visit with her mother and
friends in Dover and Foxcroft.
Mrs. Katharine Webster passed the
day with Mrs. Samuel Pettee Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Maud Bunker is very i'll at her
home on Oak street
Mrs. Charles w. Walton in company
with Misses Ola and Katharine Wal
ton of Livermore Falls went to Leeds
junction Wednesday. From there
Mrs. Walton went to Lewiston, where
she was calling on friends for the day.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Moore, who have
been residing in Cumberland Mills.
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Garland Mr.. and Mrs. Moore intend
to take up their residence here in the
near future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
FAIRFIELD

A special communication of Sloan
Lodge No. g, F. and a. NJ will be held
in Masonic hall this evening. Matters OF
Importance are to be brought up and 1t
is necessary that all members attend.
Miss Doris Circuit has returned from
several weeks stay with friends and rel
atives in Ashland,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Savage of Cottage
street are rejoicing over the birth of a
!0i-pound son, born Wednesday morning.
The child has been named Carleton Nor
man. Mrs. Angie Blakney is caring for
Mrs Savage and both mother and child
arc doing we'll.
Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Holman and
daughter Helen left Wednesday morning
for Dixfeld, where they will enjoy a
months vacation.
Mrs. NJ E. Davis, who recently under
went a surgical operation at the Emer-
son hospital, Boston, is reported as gain
ing rapidly.
Mrs. A. L. Riggs of Pennington is the
guest of DR.. and Mrs. W. II. Walters at
their home on Summit street.
Mrs. Eddie King has gone to the Sis
ters hospital in Waterville. where she
will receive treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Mayo of Burling-
ton, VT, are passing a few days as guests
Of relatives in town.
Miss Mildred Smith of Exeter arrived IN
town Tuesday and has accepted position
as housekeener at the home Of Ralph
Jewell, Western avenue.
Cornelius Gregory had the misfortune
to break two bones in his right arm on
Wednesday morning while cranking ma
chine at Thomas Georges in Oakland,
where he is employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
TWO BREAKS AT
MADISON STORE

Madison, Me-, July 5-(SpeciaD. The
hardware store of L. O. Cobb was broken
into Monday and Tuesday nights by sneak
thieves. Entrance was gained both times
by breaking a square of glass in back
window close to the catch. A small
quantity of jackknives, a cheap watch
and some zinc were taken. The money
drawer was forced open Tuesday night
but six cents in change which was left in
the drawer was overlooked. There is no
clue to the thieves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
new YORK IN CLUTCHES OF THE
DREAD |NFANT|LE PARAL YS|S
WITH Death FOR every HOUR
$4,000 Children Are Rushed from CityEpidemic RACES in
Italian Observation-Disclosures for Prevention Spreading
Quarantine Order ed by Gen. Wood

New York, July 6-The average of
ore death an hour was maintained to-
dsv by the infantile paralysis epidem-
II 70 children dying Of the disease be-
tween 10 o'clock last night and 10
o,c,ock this morning in the five bor-
ourhs Of New York City.
During that period there were ITS
,ev cases reported. OF this number
,s- we're in or near the seat of the ep-
idenic in Brooklyn.
In one Brooklyn hospital today there
were 225 children, victims of the dis
ease. many Of whom, it was said, had
slight chances Of recovery.
T, is understood that drastic meas
ures to rid the city Of the plague are
under consideration by health author
tiles.
Health Commissioner Emerson said
today that he would see Mayor Mitchell
later in the day and discuss the ques-
,ion of a municipal loan to help fight
the scourge.
The officers Of the health depart
ment were besieged all day by a crowd
Of men, women and children, mostly
foreigners, who, terrified by reports of
the spread Of the disease, demanded
medical advice. 1t was necessary to
summon extra policemen to preserve
order and at one time those waiting
for an audience with the doctors form
ed line which extended for nearly a
block
Since June 26. when the epidemic
took hold, 7O2 cases have been report
ed. OF these 1888 have died
Physicians fighting the disease were
of the belief that today's cooler wealth
er would do more than anything else
in routing the plague.
Major General Leonard Wood today
ordered what is virtually a quarantine
Of Governors Island because Of the ep-
demic BY the commanders orders nc
children are to be permitted to visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
ALBION

DR.. and Mrs Ross are the proud posses.
sors of little daughter who arrived JULY
4. The young lady has been named Max
inc Audrey.
Blanche Wentworth Of Whitefield is Wis.
itng in town.
William Threnlone of Waterville passed
July in town, the guest of Marion Hus.
sey
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Bessey have re.
turned from a visit to relatives in Massa
chusetts.
On account Of the rain, a part only OF
the July program was carried out The
parade, races. ball game. auto show, etc
will be held next Saturday, July g. The
exercises begin in the afternoon at
O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Of infantile paralysis. 1t is planned to
keep up the inspection of trains for two
weeks or more.
So far no cases were reported from any
of the eastern trains An inspection of
the city has resulted in one child beng
placed under observation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06
PORTLAND q, WORCESTER 0

Portland, Me-, July 5-Durning pitch
ing for Portland stopped Worcesters win
ming streak today shutting out the visit
ors to O. Three of the five hits scored
against him were scratches to the infield.
The score:
Portland ........0 0 0 0 0 x-4-6-O
Worcester .....0 0 0 o-o-5-i
Burning and Castor; Herring and Ty-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Unquestionably, if no new bandit out
breaks occur, the national guardsmen will
be gradually sent back to their homes. 1t
originally was planned that only a part
of the force be used on the border, the re-
mainder being sent later to relieve regi-
ments which had put in the required time
at active service. That scheme may be
followed later.
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Sympathy for Suggestions

| Secretary Lansing gave the impression
that Carranza's suggestion that there is
no pending question between the govern.
ments which cannot be readily answered
by friendly negotiations meets with quick
sympathy here.
! Mr.. Lansing is known to share Presi-
dent Wilson's desire that hostilities be
avoided if there is any possible way to
| safeguard American border interests with
out a clash with the Carranza govern
ment. The new Mexican communication
so plainly indicates a similar desire that
a further interchange of views Is ex-
pected to begin Immediately looking to
Joint efforts to curb border bandits and
other irresponsible agencies that have
worked to embrol the two governments.
U. S. Willingness
High officials were much impressed by
the complete change in tone shown by
Gen. Carranza's new note. 1t was de-
scribed by one as more than consila-
tory" There seemed to be no DISPOSE
ton to doubt that the United States on
its side would be willing to arrange for
the early withdrawal of the expeditionary
forces from Mexico
Present Protection
With more than 10000 regulars and ma
tonal guardsmen soon to be available for
border patrol work, the necessity for
keeping Gen. Pershing's columns at any
great distance beyond the line has less
ened, according to many officials. Ample
forces are at hand to control the situa-
ton, even if the Mexican troops now as
sembled in northern Mexico are unable
Immediately to guarantee protection from
raiders. In any event, it was pointed OUT,
it will be impossible for any considerable
force of bandits to assemble for an at
tack across the line such as the raid at
Columbus, y. NJ, if Carranza carries on,
the promises made in his note ito en-
ploy all efforts" that may be at his dis
posal to avoid the recurrence of new in
cidents which may complicate and aggra-
vate the situation
Arredondo's Comment
Eliseo Arredondo. Mexican ambas-
sador- had this comment to
make:
The note speaks for itself It Is
thoroughly explanatory and sets forth
exactly the situation with the United
States as viewed by the Mexican gov
eminent"
Copies Of the note were sent by Mr..
Arredondo to all embassies and lega-
lions in Washington, particularly to
the Latin American diplomats who
have sought previously to arrange for
mediation Of the dispute. Heretofore
Secretary Lansing has made it plain
that the United States government de-
sired no effort Of mediation until Gen.
eral Carranza's attitude and intentions
were plainly stated, and the indica-
lions are that in the event such offers
are not forthcoming, his position will
be that better results can be accom-
plished by direct negotiations.
The Mexican note does not make the
specific explanation Of orders given to
General Trevino sought by Secretary
Lansing's last communication. Gener-
al Carranza was then informed that the
order to attack General Pershings men
II they moved east, south or west in
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CHICAGO POLICE watch TRAINS
FOR |NFANTILE PARAL YS|S CASES

Chicago. July 5.-Eighteen city physi-
clans, under the direction of DR.. John
j. Robinson, health commissioner. were
east as a precautionary measure against
the possible development of an epidemic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Mrs. Susan Crowell, who has been with
her daughter, Mrs. Waugh, returned home
Monday.
Miss Susan Waugh Of Monmouth, who
has been visiting her grandmother, Mrs.
8. Crowell, returned home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Daley and grand
children arrived at North pond July 8.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Charles. Miss An
ME Day and friend from Waterville were
visitors over the Fourth Of Mr.. Charles
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Charles.
Friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Dudley Of
Winthrop extend congratulations on the
birth of daughter June e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

There Is a promise Of important de-
velopments as a result Of long-contin-
ued efforts to find petroleum In South
Australia. One Of the local oil com
panies has driven down a pipe to a
depth Of 400 feet near Robe. and oil
is now showing strongly, with little
gas. Petroleum, as distinct from shale
oil, has not previously been found IN
Australia
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ROME
D. F. ANDERSON
SERIOUSLY INJURED

D. F. Anderson. about 25 years Of age
Of Dorchester. Mass. was seriously if not
fatally injured Monday when he lost con.
troll Of an automobile which he was driv.
ing. When found Mr.. Anderson was un-
der the machine and unconscious. He
was taken to Hillside Camps and a doc
tor summoned. He was bruised about
the head and near the heart. 1t was fear
ed that he was injured internally. Later
he was taken to Gray's hospital in Water.
vile.
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Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their many kindnesses,
during our late bereavement
MIR. AND MRS. PERLEY C. THURS
TON,
MRS. A. H. COLE,
MIR. AND MRS. FRANK THURSTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Mrs. Louis c. Stearns and children
of Bangor were calling on friends in
the city Wednesday on their way to
China Lake, where they will occupy
cottage for a few weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Wednesday evening was very quiet
one after the rather noisy evening Of
Tuesday and the lack of noise on the
street was especially noticeable on ac-
count of the strenuous night before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

The Ladies Aid of the Universalist
Society will meet with Mrs. L. O..
Tebbetts, Bartlett street. Thursday af-
ternoon. 1t will be the last meeting Of
the season and full attendance is
desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Edward Cote, who is employed in
Portland. returned to that city
Wednesday. after being the guest OF
relatives ir Watervlle over the 4th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-06

Mrs. Ida harrington and little son
Syron returned home Friday after Wis
iting relatives in Windsor for a few
days.