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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27
AUGUSTA LAYMEN'S
FEDERATION HOLDS
ITS FIRST MEETING
Several Interesting Speakers and
an Enjoyable Program of Mu-
sic Carried out-Supper Serv-
ed at $50

The Laymen's Federation of Angus
ia held its first meeting Friday eve
ming at the chapel of the South Parish
Congregational church. Fifty men in
terested in church organization were
present and the meeting was in every
way success. The Young Women's
League of the church served a supper
promptly at $50 o'clock and following
the supper there We're short speeches
by several of the members. There was
also a short program of music, which
was enjoyed by all.
The splendid supper served by the
ladies won for them many compli-
ments. The menu consisted of cold
ham, potato chips, baked beans, cab
bage salad, hot rolls, doughnuts, pie,
coffee and cheese.
President E. L. Mclean Of the Fed
! GRAFTON presided at the business meet
ing, at which the organization was
completed and the bylaws adopted. AT
the preliminary meeting held about
two months ago temporary organiza-
ton was made.
! The program Of music consisted of
a selection by the Cony High school
double quartet and a vocal solo by R.
H. Haskell. both winning generous
applause. The selection given by the
High school singers was entitled "The
Grasshopper" and was very humorous.
The members Of the double quartet
were: S. F. Monroe. conductor: Wal
ter Brennan, Walter Burke, George
Willis Gushing and Bryce Little
Frank G. harrington was toast
master at the post-prandial exercises
The speakers were Rev. James E.
Cochrane of Hallowell. James F. Bag
ley. secretary of the State Board of
Charities and Corrections, Dr. E. C.
Bryant and Rev. w. J. Layton. Sec
rotary Bagley gave an interesting &C
count of his trip to the National Con-
ference of Charities and Corrections
held May 1917 in Indiana. while the
other speakers spoke of the possible
tiles of an organization such as the
Laymen's Federation of Augusta. what
it could do to serve the church and
the community.
The officers of the organization are:
President, E. L. Mclean: vice presi-
dents, G. A. Ellinwood of the Congre-
gational church. r. f. Herrick Of the
Winthrop Street Baptist church, Hi
arm E. Ordway of the Penney Me-
mortal church. John B. Russell of the
Green Street Methodist church: sec
rotary, James F. Bagley; treasurer T.
c. Ingraham.
The following clubs are the charter
members of the organization: The
Mems Forum of the CONGREGATIONAL
church, the Philbrook class and the
Crescent Bible class of the Winthrop
Street Baptist church. the Cromwell
Bible class and the Big Brothers of
the Green Street Methodist church, and
the Berean Brotherhood and the
Young Mems class of the Penney Me-
mortal church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27
ISAPPING OPERATIONS
BY BRITISH AND GERMANS
Listless Operations on the East
Front by Germans and Rus
sians-Caucasus Region I'm
changed-Austrian Air Raid
in Italy Creates Big Casualty
List

Heavy fighting in the region OF Nerdun
continues, with the Germans still the ag-
gressors, but, according to the latest
French official communication, no ne"
changes in positions have taken place.
Following up their capture of Fort Don'
aumont to the east of Verdun, the Ger
mans have strven, but Intellectually, tc
drive out the French from the approach
es to the fort, where they drew their lines
when forced to vacate the fort itself.
The attack was strong, but Paris re-
ports that under the fire of the French
infantry and rapid firers it was COM
pletely repulsed, the German suffering
heavy casualties. This was the only IN
fantry attack in all the Nerdun region
says Paris. but the artillery of both sides
has been extremely active on all sectors
especially in the region of Avocourt ano
Hill BOA: The British and Germans have
confined their recent fighting mainly tc
commandments and sapping operations
There have been several minor infantry
attacks and bomb throwing expeditions
by both sides. but in these no material
advantage accrued to either.
Comparative calm prevails along the
|. Russian front, tne olliS Heieiie ~
ment being north of Lake Mladzlol. wnere
the Russians put down German attempt
to capture their trenches
In the Caucasus region. where the
Turks and Russians are engaged. the CIT
uation is reported unchanged
Eighteen persons have been killed ano
score injured in an Austrian air raio
on Bari, Italy.
The American note to ureat Britain and
France concerning the detention and IN
reference with neutral mails has peer
made pub]ic. Only a radical change in the
present methods by which France ano
Great Britain shall restore to the unltec
States it's full rights as neutral power
will satisfy the American government, the
note saws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27
LOUIS MARSHALL
FAILS TO APPEAR
FOR SENTENCE

Portland Me-. May 26.-(SpeciaD.-
Lewis J. Marshall, who recently at
tracted international attention by his
suits against British and American
officials, failed to appear in the U. S.
district court today for sentence for
using L. S mails unlawfully capias
was issues and he will probably be ar
raigned tomorrow.
A motion to dismiss the bill, alleg-
ing restriction of liberty and rights,
and brought against Hon. James M
Bryce. former British ambassador to
the U. S., Postmaster General Burle-
son, former U. S. District Attorney
Isaac w. Dyer of Gorham and British
Vice Consul John B. Healing of this
city. for 81 ,o0O, 100000 damages, was
argued today.
A motion to dismiss the bill against
Sir Cecil Spring Rice, former ambas-
sador to the U. s., was argued soRe
time ago and granted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27
INVEST
MENT HOUSE TO Be
OPENED IN AUGUSTA
Beyer, Small & Greenwood Will
Establish Headquarters Next
Week at 200 Water Street
Members of Firm All Well
Known in Financial Circles Of
Maine and New England

Among the corporations which on
Friday filed their certificates of or
ganization at the Office of the secre-
tary of State was that of Boyer,
Small & Greenwood Of Augusta, with
a capital stock of $4,000, of which
nothing has been paid in. The pur
poses of the corporation are those
of doing general investment bust
ness and dealing in bonds and stocks
and any obligations such as notes, de-
bentures. etc.
The officers of the corporation are
as follows: President, Henry 6. Bey-
err of Portland vice president. Harold
s. Small of Portland: secretary and
treasurer l.. c. Greenwood of Au-
eusta. Mr.. Greenwood is also the
manager The corporation will open
it's headquarters next week at 10Y
Water street, in the rooms until re-
Gently occupied by the First National
Bank and which are considered some
of the finest banking rooms in the
city, being finished in mahogany
throughout. They are being touched
Up with fresh paint and otherwise
freshened and will make admirable
Headquarters for the new occupants.
In regard to the gentlemen who are
behind the new concern it may be
said that Mr.. Greenwood is no strang-
err in Augusta, having been here for
the past three or four years, during
the greater part of which time he has
been dealing in bonds independently,
with a good clientele all over the
state He is well known all over
Maine. He always handles high
grade securities and has a clean rec
ord. He learned the business which
he handles so ably with New York and
Boston banking houses.
Henry Boyer George Boyer and Har-
old S. Small, the other gentlemen
identified in the new corporation. are
the owners Of the firm of Boyer 4
Small. 81 Exchange street, Portland.
Mr.. Bever and Mr. Small formerly did
an iudependent business but conso!i-
dated last September. They are the
most unto date and hustling invest
ment bankers in Maine today, we'll
known all over the State, as well as
through New England and the Mid
die West. The firm of Boyer. Small
& Greenwood, by which are combined
the large acquaintance and clentele
and reputation of l.. c. Greenwood
through his past record, and the cap
ital. connections and prestige of Bey-
or & Small, starts in business with
everything in its favor and is strong
financial institution and deserving of
the confidence and patronage Of the
public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27
MAINE HIGHWAYS
FOR AUTO TRAVEL
BEING OPENED

Portland, Me, Aug. 26.-(SpeciaD.-
The Maine Automobile Association to-
dav gave out the following:
Roads are rapidly getting back into
form all over Maine and the effects
of the storm of a week ago are dis
appearing.
The road between Portland and Lew
iston, via Gray and Upper Gloucester,
has been re-opened to traffic. tenn
porary bridge having been construct
ed at North Gray
Between Brunswick and Augusta
the best road at the present time is
said to be the River road, from Car
diner, instead of the Brunswick road,
as on the latter a bridge near Bow
doinham is up and it is necessary to
make a detour.
The bridge over Brandy brook. be-
tween Gorham and West Gorham. has
been repaired and this main highway
of travel is again open to traffic.
The road between Lewiston and Au-
gusta via Winthrop is in fine condi-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27
HEBRON TO TAKE
Elk CE PTIONS TO
THE 4-YEAR RULE

o''iahd' Me. May 26.-(SpeciaD.-
'''ipai Sargent of Hebron will take
A'ep'ion to the 4-year rule provided
~ IN article of the rules of the
recently appointed State Athletic
~ which governs interscholas-
~ athie'ics in Maine. at a meeting of
na... "'oS IN Augusta tomorrow The
- will be held at 10 o'clock in
~ os0 once of the State superintendent
p sshoois' Payson Smith.
'iheipal Louis H. Conant of West
s sroVh nigh, chairman of the council
NOV 1,u'merly principal of the Gardi-
~ nigh school, was TODAY notified
c,,a sne objections to be raised. Prin-
sr na' han of North Yarmouth Acad-
10 "ishes to know if an amendment
,e.a iuiing might be made whereby a
mor snort of player might, at the las
giva VT DE lesalized and not have to
priu ivy us name for a team.
,ba ,'elpal G. H. d. L'Amoureux If
has ~ w. Trait Academy of Kitterv
win no'ihed Chairman Conant that he
So, oe unable to attend the meeting
ance 90 Ia other questions Of import
,ss,s are to be considered. M mo-
"'nletes have been submitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27
NEW MEN FOR
COMPANY M

The work Of C. 3. Henna, Frank South
ard and one or two other men who have
been putting in some time to enlist men
for Co. NJ of the I'd Infantry, commenced
10 bear fruit Friday evening when Dr.
COMBS examined about 20 well-known
Augusta young men and passed them,
seven being sworn into the company dur
ing the evening, and the others will be
taken in at the regular meeting and drill
Monday night. The seven who were sworn
IN Friday evening were Arnold Page, c.
Henna, Theodore Whitehouse. Albee
Hlinwood, John Quinlan. Dana Boothby
and Oscar Holway, all very popular
Young men. Prospects are bright for at
least three more squads, which will put
me company on a fine footing with a
much better personnel than previously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27
MOTHERS DAY
sowdon the First Maine College t.
Observe Day

An event unique as we'll as enjoyable
was the observance Tuesday and Wednes-
day by the students of Bowdoin college
Of Mothers day, on which days the moth
ers we're entertained by the students at
the Beta Theta ri chapter house. A par
ty Of about 10 Augusta mothers went
down to Brunswick on the 4.07 express
and were right royalty entertained. The
program included songs by the students,
the party was shown about the grounds
and buildings, and later enjoyed supper
served In the chapter house. 1t was the
first time that Mothers day had been
observed by a Maine college, but 1t is I'M
an annual event
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27
WINTHROP

The members of the Woman's Relief
Corps met Friday afternoon at G. A. r
hall to make wreaths for Memorial day
decorations. They will meet at the hal
Saturday afternoon and Monday after.
noon for the same purpose.
At the Ladies' Aid meeting held Friday
afternoon with Mrs. Mary Bates on Roya
street there was a good attendance. II
was voted to hold sale and supper al
the Methodist vestry June 20. 1t was
also voted to change the time of their
annual fair from Feb. % to sometime in
September.
Thursday evening at Odd Fellows hall
Crystal Lodge, No. "a, I. o. 0. F., worked
the third degree on one candidate with
q banquet at the close.
Charles Wing of Royal street left
Thursday for Beverly. Mass, to visit his
sister.
Mrs. Lille NJ. Lunt Of Lewiston was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27

styles Of mems overcoats and suits
were displayed The girl noticed It
She stopped and exclaimed: What a
dandy overcoat! Why don't you get
one Of those, Bob? You'll look fine in
side Of that"
She looked at everything In that win
dow, and the young chap was delight
ed at her interest In mems clothes.
you're all right. Grace" said he.
That's what l like about you. Most
girls would rather look at lingerie
waists than at a mans overcoat and
suits"
The girl laughed. well, Bob" said
she. "to be perfectly honest, the mir
rors in that window are something to
cry for l was trying to see If my bat
was on straight"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27
Duck and Fish Story.
indianapolis News.)

George w. Brill, judge Of the Hen
bricks circuit court. has told the prize
fish story Of the season. and the story
is vouched for as true. Cyrus L.
Thompson, Danville druggist, spent
a week with James McCoun on Long
lake, in Lagrange county, on q camp
ing and fishing trip. The fish would not
bite at all when enticed in the usual
manner, so Cy rugged up trot line. He
had been instructed to set the line only
a few inches under water, but he did
not take into consideration the shrink
ing Of the line, and this oversight is
responsible for the fish story as vouch-
ed for by Judge Brill Cy baited the
hooks with big, fat worms, which had
been stall fed by Tug Kelleher for a
few months When he went out the
been drawn up until 1t was six inches
above the water, but it had produced re-
suits. On nearly every other hook a wild
duck was swinging. Cy had been look
ing at these ducks with longing eyes
for several days, but 1t was against
the law to shoot them, and he regarded
the accidental capture as a special dis
pensation of good fortune. But he did
not get at least one Of the ducks The
catfish in the lake thought Cy had
arranged a wild duck banquet for them
and they did not disappoint him. 1t
was some trouble for fish to get to the
ducks. but several mammoth catfish
managed to play the flying fish act and
succeeded in swallowing a duck. Cy
had catfish and duck every day he re-
manned at the lake. and, according to
Judge Brill. he caught them by the
method described.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27

town furnished the music for the &C.
casicn.
Mrs. Fred Lewis and daughter Net
tie were visitors in Gardiner and Au-
gusta Thursday.
The funeral of the late Nancy ].
Chase will be held Sunday afternoon
from Flagg's undertaking rooms. Rev.
G. B. Cornish, pastor Of the Methodist
church will officiate. Burial will be at
Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Wallace Curtis and children of
Augusta are the guests OF Mr.. Cur
it's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Cur
tbs on the Alexander road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Duren Of New.
buryport, Mass. will arrive in town
Saturday for a visit of several days
with Mr.. Duren's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. r. Duren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27
THE COUNTRY DOCTOR"
At CUSHNOC GRANGE HALL

The Universalist Dramatic club of
augusta presented the drama The
country Doctor under the auspices of
me Riverside Community club at the
Iusnnoc Grange hall last evening to
large and appreciative audience. The
parts We're all we'll taken and the spe-
uaities We're well received. Cast:
Ihomas Britton, NJ. D., DR.. Cecil w.
lark Howard Wayne, Vernon L.
ooooury Squire F'ergerson. Alfred c.
eastman; Sam Birch, Philip Sylvester:
1eoedlah Bum. Chester S. Kingsley;
En- Wllfred Hail. Ben Shaw, How
ara Weber; Agnes Gilbert, Ethelle S
A'hgsiey; Dolly Britton, Edith New
,.ah' Susan Primer. Ann Weber:
.s's' Birch, Maude Jackson; Anna
'ene Cmstead, Angie Sylvester; Solo
Isl and Pianist, Aileen Morang.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27

All wearers of corsets are respectful
ly asked to give the .Spirellas' fair
trial. For comfort, style and durability
they are unsurpassed. Economy is
stamped all over them, comfort also
Two thousand samples Of spring and
summer dress goods. dainty and fine
from four well-known New York firms
are to be left with you for inspection
upon request.
Toilet articles from the Walen labo-
ratories, Gloucester, Mass, of Welles-
ley College fame, demonstrated also
BY request. Telephone or write,
HARRIET N. WESTON,
Tel. 1881. Winthrop Me.
may6Sat &Wed4W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27
Looked SUSPICIOUS.

A southerner visited New York re-
Gently and was fortunate enough to
secure an invitation to dine in one Of
the great and fashionable houses on
upper Fifth avenue. 1t was to be a
large dinner with many tables. each
one of which was known by the color
Of it's decorations. AS the visitor en-
tered the house the butler inquired his
name and then handed him a card, say
ing, "You are to be at the white table,
sir What, subj" demanded the south
erner. are there to be niggers :"-Ex-
change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27
CHURCH NOTICES

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Society: Sun.
day services at 1890 A. NJ: subject AN
cient and Modern Necromancy. alias Mes
merisrn and Hypnotism, Denounced -
Sunday school at 1870 A. NJ: Wednesday
evening meeting at 5 o'clock. Reading
room open to the public Wednesday and
Saturday from to 5. Christian Science
chapel, Williams street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27
ARTHUR w. KING OF
AUGUSTA IN COURT
AT BRUNSWICK

Brunswick, Me-. May 26.-(SpeciaD
Arthur w. King of Augusta was ar
raigned in the municipal court this
afternoon charged with defrauding
Landlord Fred l.. Blinn of Hotel Eagle
of hotel bill of about SIS. Probable
cause was found and he was bound
over to the September term Of the
superior court under $3.50 bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27
Helping Her Out.

The Smythes attempted the unwise
experiment Of trying to give fash
ionable dinner party with an inexpe-
rienced maid, whose mistress had
coached and coached her until. as poor
Ellen said afterward, her mind was
''all in a tangle." During the middle
of the dinner Ellen appeared in the
dining room with look Of perplexity
on her face and said:
Say. ma'am. / can't remember
whether YOU want them croquetty
things next or that salad. and I'm shy
one salad plate. and l don't think
there's goin' to be enough salad to go
round anyway, so hadn't we better cut
that out altOgethpr?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27

r,oro are 20 members of the National
,;ao Cmh in Augusta and about 90 mem
tn-s of the Maccabee Rifles, all of whom
,,s notential big game hunters, and few
~ them realize the opportunity which
,bsv now have of owning fine hunting
-se at cost so low as to be almost neg
Hgble. The United States government
has offered to sell to members of these
c,ubs at a cost of $3.50. the 1896 model
Kray-Jorgenson carbine, six-shot re-
,sating rife using the .3o-2N government
cartridge. which has terrific velocity and
extreme accuracy combined. Soft-nosed
bullets can be obtained for this cartridge
and makes an ideal load for all glib game.
By cutting away part of the forearm and
shaving down the stock, which is rather
heavy very light and powerful hunting
arm is had, which any hunter will be
glad 10 own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27

,.ie cetchell was the guest Friday Of
nsnutv Sheriff Henry Emery of Manches-
ond as the latter's favorite sport is
w., of fishing he took his guest out on
-.hhosseecontee for few hours. They
"a lanes Mclaughlin along with them
~, ouide and that James is onto his job
~, demonstrated when Sheriff Getchell
landed trout that weighed seven and
.bras.otlarters pounds. 1t is sa- that
-aa, the time came to put the dip net
.dor the bic fish it took the combined
's,r,s If NIessrs Emery and Mclaughlin
N nrevent the sheriff from jumping over
,,ard in his eagerness to get the trout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27

municipal officers held a special
the Eriday evening in the aldermen's
reeu" sor the purpose of considering the
roOlA ~ Miss Mary D. Pomerleau' who
case .m.ced TO be insane. and from the
was 49, given in it was the decision Of
u. IL. board that she be committed 10 'he
LII -, state hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27
LOCAL NOTICE

c. P. Hannaford & Son have re-
modelled their drug store. making it
one Of the most upto date drug stores
in the State. they having installed
new, sanitary, marble top. ice cream ia :
bles They serve the celebrated Jer-
sey ice cream. They are having a
demonstration of Kings Pure Malt all
this week and are offering special
prices on bottles for 81 and Is bot
ties for 50, this week only. may25d3t
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WHEN GENIUS FEC DOWN
Il Did the Job Thoroughly and Tesk
Double header.

T. Did the Job Thoroughly and Tesk .
Double Header.
The crowd in the hotel cafe had been
talking about extraordinary vocational
Inconsistencies, the conversation tax
ing its start from an anecdote about q
sailor who was always seasick in rough
weather and moving happily along
about a surgeon who would faint at
the sight Of his own blood, and things
like that. says the New York CORE
spondent Of the Cincinnati Times Star.
The sad faced Englishman at the far
end Of the group, who had merely lis.
tened. finally cut into the talk. "All
interesting, quite" said he. and re-
minds me of something that came TN
der my own notice in London. Most
extraordinary this was. We have a
chap named Datis over there. In the
music halls they call him the man
with the marvellous memory does a
lot of bally feats that make you fairly
SILVER, y'know. Been doing it for
years: always makes people wonder a
lot and applaud like tn devil. Well.
this marvellous memory chap goes out
one night with Houdini, your American
fellow who breaks out Of jails and all
that, and after they'd had a fearful
lot Of beer this marvellous memory chap
invites Houdini to come home with
him for the night. and then, by Jove,
he can't remember where he lives. Elk
traordinary, what? Makes living re-
nembering things. y'know. and can't
remember where he's lodging. Cork
ing. eh, WHAT"
Sure" said one Of the party. Cork
ing is the word. What did they do?"
'Oh, there isn't much to that" said
the sad faced Englishman. Met
cabby that knew where the marvellous
memory chap lived and he took 'em
home. but they had to come back to the
hotel after all"
How was that"
"Well. this marvellous memory chap
was so spificated that he'd lost his
key, and Houdini couldn't open the
door,
And we're still wondering If he was
kidding us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27
AUGUSTA LOCALS

1ocke accompanied by Prof.
j. Of the electrical engineering
Ba1'o" ont of L. of NJ, arrived in
DEP city by auto last evening, so where
.ns locke will pass brief vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-27

There's no fixed rule in life for the
benefit of mankind. remarks the Ash
land Bugle, citing that Samson got into
trouble because he got his hair cut and
Absalom got into trouble because he
dldn't.-Kansas City Times.