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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14
HOME
BIZ ANK IS FAST
ST. DOMINIQUES

The fast work Of the Home nine,
with Iizotte and Wardwell as bat
tery. shut out the fast st. Dominique
Club Of Lewiston here Saturday. 4 to
q. Wardwell. Wool and Laplante
gathered in flies after hard run and
the Visitors turned in two double plays
by fast work.
The visitors got three singles by the
first three men at Dat. one was caught
~ second. another at third and Cote
was thrown out at first. With two
down Stafford singled to left and
scored on the double of Wardwell 20
right Varnum famed. After TINS lnh-
ing. the visitors were out in order
except in the fourth and eighth, when
they had four men on.
Toeus got another run in the sixth,
Wood singled to left, stole second and
scored on Wardwell's double to right
after Stafford was out on strikes.
Wardwell stole third and was caught
between third and home, on the
crounder of Varnum. In the next inn
ing after Kenny and OBrie were out
on strikes, LiZotte vas passed, Greg
ory singled to left, and both advanced
en- passed ball and then scored on
the long hit of Wood to center Stafford
hit to left, and Wardwell was out on
a foul fly to Laplante. Togus retired
in order in the eighth.
The visitors had hard luck on their
trip to the Home. their auto truck
coming to grief in Monmouth and
thew we're obliged to come by train to
Winthrop and electrics from there TIC
the Home. They arrived at 5 o'clock,
making the game later than usual.
The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14
Farm Loan Board TO
Hold Hearing Here
First Meeting in Angus ia One of Series to De-
termine Boundaries of IL Districts Proposed

and interest in small annual or semi
annual payments through q period OF
40 years or at his option.
Farmerss to take advantage Of the law.
must associate themselves In groups Of 10
or more and form Farm Loan Associa-
lions and then make application to one Of
the u federal land banks. The land viii
then be appraised and, II it meets required
ments, the loans will be made. 49,
The new legislation is expected to provs
q great boon to those sections Of the
country where development has been ars
rested because Of high interest rates aud
1t Is predicted that it will have the effect
of making agricultural prosperity uni
form. stabilizing land values. and great
ly improving general farm conditions.
Thousands Of requests to the U. 8.
Treasury Department for information
regarding the application Of the law
indicates the great Nation wide inter-
est in its provisions.
Secretary McAdoo predicts that the
January l or shortly after.
Statement by Board
1.-THE law requires the board to ap-
portion the districts with due regard
to the farm loan needs of the country"
says a statement issued by the board
Here is a great necessity for the re-
lief which the act contemplates, and
the difficult problem before the board
is the determination OF placing all the
advantages Of the system at the dis
posal Of the farmers. In this connec%
ton a close study of farming conditions
and farm loan needs in each state will
be made. =
"The hearings will be made public
and farmers and farmers organizations
are invited to appear before the board
and submit all the information which
they think will assist the board In
solving the important problem Of de-
termining the boundaries Of the dis
tricts and locating the federal land
banks"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14

S. F. Monroe. instructor Of music to
the city schools last season, leaves on
next Friday for Yellowstone, Ohio, where
he has accepted position as musical in
structor in South High school Mr.. Mon
roe has made a great many friends here
and brought the school orchestras TO a
high state Of excellence besides attend
ing in a thoroughly efficient manner to
the vocal music in the school. His friends
In this city wish him the best Of success
In his new work His successor has not
yet been selected. although there are sew
erai applicants for the plaza
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14
NATIONAL HOME

oncer Of the day, Capt. Charles A.
Dunno.
Mrs. Helen Robinson Of Hallowell has
been detailed a. organist in place Of Miss
Emily Burbank. resigned.
Gen. Beai Command No. q, U. V. u,
will hold its regular meeting at $50 this
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Nye Of Maiden are
guests Of Major and Mrs. G. G. Spur.
The funeral of the late Miles E. Poison
was held from the Home chapel at 9 A.
M. Saturday. Rev. e. w. Weber off,
ciating.
The funeral Of the late Atwood w.
Harding will be held from the Home
chapel at 9 A. M. Tuesday, Rev. e. w.
Weber officiating.
The Sunday concert was largely attend
ed and thoroughly enjoyed. The cornet
solo "Honeysuckle Polka" was rendered
by Paul Drossei in a very pleasing man.
ner.
John F. O'Flaherty has returned to the
Branch from pass to visit relatives IN
Boston.
from furlough passed with relatives in
Portland.
Patrick Rooney of Co. C has been de-
tailed on extra duty in the hospital.
Mrs. L. NJ. Bosworth of Beechwood,
Mass. is the guest of her relatives, Mr..
and Mrs. B. f. Varnum Of this place.
Mr. and Mrs. c. O'connor Of Dorches-
ter and Mary c. Cosgrove Of Boston are
guests at the Home hotel
Mrs. S. X. Hatch and Miss Sabra Hatch
Of Rockland are visiting S. K. Hatch. the
Home painter.
Weston Arey and Miss Mabel Dustcn
of Rockland are registered at the Home
hotel and are visiting S. K. Hatch.
Miss Mary Martin Of Lexington Is the
guest of her father. John Martin.
Mr. and Mrs. A. U. Baker Of Bath were
guests Sunday Of Merrill Seiders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14
HAZARDS

Earned runs, Hospital 8, Hazard /.
Home runs, st. Peters I. Three-base
hits, Knight 1, McGouldrick ]. Two
base hits, 4. Stolen bases, Davis l,
Boardway 1, Hill I, Kenney 2, Nc
Gouldrick i, Smell 1. Struck out, by
McGouldrick 10, by Swift 10. Hits off
McGouldrick 4: off Swift a. Left on
bases, Hospital 5; Hazards 8. Hit by
pitched ball, by McGouldick 1; by
Swift g. Wild pitch, by Swift I. Base
on balls. by McGouldrick 1; by Swift
3. Umpire, Foster. Time, l hr. so
min Attendance 200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14

ana also pfeG3deht Of Tie City Nation
a Bank He went TO his once and the
bank every day ana his mind was az
keen and alert - many men half his
age. He was actively identified with
the First Parish (Unitarian) church.
was . staunch Republican. represent
ing the city in 1879 a. mayor. He is
survived by his wife. formerly Miss
Abbie Faunce. and by one daughter,
Mrs. Walter b. Kelley Of st. Anthony
Park. MIMI. who was called home some
weeks ago by his illness. Mr.. Swan
was born in Belfast in 1926. the son of
the late Capt. Nathan Swan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14
fairfield
Members of Embroidery Club
Plan Meeting Tuesday AZ
ternoon in Waterville
LATEST NEWS BRIEFS AND
PERSONALS

The members of the Embroidery Club
VIII meet at the camp Of Mrs. Fred
Rove of Watervilie Thursday after
noon where their regular meeting will
be held.
word mas been received in town that
MISS Lucy Weeks. who has been visit
ing friends and relatives in Boston and
vicinity for the past few weeks that
size VIII remain in that city to take up
stenographers course in the Bryant
%stratton Business College. She is to
lake four-months course and will
make her home with Mrs. A. r. Robin
son,
MRS Albert Clark, Mrs. Susie Nc
eusdy and two sons. Melvin and NAH
'u''' nave returned from a weeks stay
a. Inc Clark cottage on Lake Winde-
mere
Mss Mildred sOborne has gone to
alrtiand to be the guest of friends and
'e'a''Ves for few days.
Alnwood Waldron has returned from
snort stay with relatives in Sidney.
MISS Verna Curtis has gone to Dover
=. pass several days as the guest Of
'i'ehos and relatives.
herman Brooks has completed his
Suaes as clerk in the grocery store Of
..'' gregory. Stanley Goodwin will
lake up the work.
Stanley Gibson is able to be about
VOW. .o~h again after recovering from inju-
Nv, rvs received in the accident at the
o"'eo Paperboard mill Tuesday.
MISS Laura Goodwin Of Burnham is
euest at the home Of her brother, Mr.
s"u Mrs. Herbert Goodwin Of Elm
s- %r' and Mrs. ]. R. Spencer of
sspi'ngheld. Mass, are guests at the
W Uae OF their daughter. Mr.. and Mrs..
y.on White Of Western avenue.
g., nenry Brophy has purchased a Blu
GA. gar DR.. F. K. Knowlton has pur-
"'eo new Overland and DR.. @. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14
State Hospital
Has No Mercy
forShoemakers

In a rather one-sided game played
Saturday afternoon between the team
from the State Hospital and the Haz-
zard Shoe Factory. the hospital team
gave the visitors a trimming, the score
being the very conclusive one of IL to
i. The stick work of the Hospital nine
was the feature Of the game. there
being a home-run, several 3base hits
and quite few 2-baggers. McGoul-
drick struck out 10 and Swift 10 and
Bryant, the catcher for Hazards, got
IA put-outs during the game. The
score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14
Frank D. circuit

The death of Frank D. circuit occurred
in the hospital here early Sunday morn
ing. He was born in Winsted, Ct, Jan.
2, 1887. He was in the West when the
Civil war broke out and enlisted in Co.
K. 7th Ill. Inf. for three months. Next
he enlisted in Co. A, 7th Ill. Inf. Dec. %.
1853, and served until July 9. 1865. He was
admitted to the Home from Palmer,
Mass, May q, 1885, He was for some
time Home librarian but was obliged to
give up this work some six years ago.
He had trouble with his eyes and had
been blind and in the hospital since the
fall Of 1910. He was a very well-read
man and 1t was a pleasure to talk with
him. A son. Charles circuit Of Worces-
ter. and a daughter. Mrs. Charles p.
Hayes Of Three Rivers, Mass, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14

Gousse has a new Oakland in his pos
session.
Alarge number from this town took
the excursion to Old Orchard Sunday.
This is the first excursion to pass
through town this season and ali re-
ported a dne trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14
BELFAST
Prominent Troy Farmer Before
Municipal Judge-A Fam
lily Jar
DEATH OF HON. WILLIAM B.
SWAN, FORMER MAYOR

Lutte L. Rogers. a prominent and
we'll to do farmer of Troy, was before
Judge Lord Of the Belfast municipal
court yesterday charged with assault
and battery. The complainant was his
19-year- old son, John p. who during
his vacation works on the farm for his
father. The complainant charged the
respondent with assaulting him with
the handle Of a cross-cut saw, from
which a bolt was protruding. stating
that ugly wounds were inflicted by said
weapon on the compliments shoul-
ders and head. These were shown to
the court, those on the shoulders being
still unhealed. The court allowed that
parent should use DIE reason in such
matters and fined the parent in the
case $1.00 and costs amounting to
$1s.06. which was paid.
The respondent is one Of the most
influential men Of Troy. highly re-
spected, and has held many town Of
fees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14
AT OLD
ORCHARD TO AID
CHARACTERIZATION

Old Orchard, Me-. Aug. 13-The sum
Of $4s,s27 was pledged for world evan
gelizatien at two meetings held here
today under the auspices Of the Chris
tian and Missionary Alliance Of New
York Rev. DR.. A. B. Simpson, presi-
dent of the alliance. delivered the am
nual missionary message.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14


Harmed runs-Wood, Stafford. Two-base
hits-Wardwell, Gregory. Stolen pases-
Wood wardwell. Struck out-By Lizotte
7. by Levesque Q, by Roy. Hits-Or Lee
yesaue Q in innings. Double plays-La-
plante, Perry and Cote; Levesque Perry
and Cote. Left on bases-Togus g, ST.
Dominique A. Passed ball-Wiseman.
Base on balls-By Levesque 2 by Roy I.
Umpire. Morneau. Time, 1.So. Attend
ance, $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14

In fast game played yesterday be-
tween the nine OF the Catholic Order Of
Foresters and the Independents, the In
dependent team was defeated by the score
Of II to 2. the Foresters putting up a fine
game. The regular catcher for the In
dependent team was struck accidentally
with bat in the first inning and was
unable to resume playing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14

Mrs. A. J. Dunsmore and Children. who
for the past week have been guests Of
Mrs. Dunsmore's sister. Mrs. c. A. wes-
ton, at her homo on Main street. Anson
side, returned Saturday noon to Lewis-
ton
Miss Violet Mcfarland Of Hallowell A.
rived in Madison Friday to pass the,
weekend with her parents, Mr.. and Mn.
A. ]. Mcfarland.
Frank Ladd Of Dracus, Mass, IL the
guest of his brother. Herbert Ladd, ana
other relatives in this vicinity.
Warren Pease, who was called to Madi-
son the first Of the week by the death oe
his uncle. F. H. Pease. started Saturday
oils, MINI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14

II the weather is favorable the Friendly
League will hold picnic supper at Gan
eston Park Wednesday. Aug. 1s Mem
bers bring their own sandwiches and 9TH
er refreshments will be provided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14

quiet wedding took place Saturday
evening at g Bridge street when Fred
erick w. LEVER and Miss Lena Gagnon
OF Augusta were united in marriage, City
Clerk Burieigh Martin officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14

Hon. William Bachelor Swan, a
former mayor Of Belfast, died Satur-
day morning at his home in High
street, succumbing to the effects Of a
fall he sustained several weeks ago.
which resulted in conclusion Of the
brain. For some time 1t had been ex-
pected that the end was near. although
his wonderful vitality ana unusual con-
stitution kept him from sinking weeks
ago. About a month ago Mr.. Swan
arose at 8 a. m. and Mrs. Swan. hear
ing a fall. found him unconscious on
the floor. He seemed to rally for q
time but for the past weeks has been
failing, il there was any change at all.
He was 81 years old last April and up
to the time Of his fall was actively
engaged in business. a. president Of
the Swan Written Biclford Company.
formerly the Swan Sibley Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14
MADISON
Bradford. Trickey

An event Of interest to many Madison
friends was the marriage tn Corinna Sat-.
urday evening Of Miss Marie Trickey and
Charles Bradford. Miss Trickey Is the
Youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joha
F. Trickey Of this place. She was q. men-
Der Of the class Of 1915. Madison High
school. and since that time has resided
with her parents. Mr.. Bradford 10 = ma
tive Of st. Adams but for the past four
years has been a popular clerk In q Co.
rinna hardware store. Rev. Henry A.
mold was the officiating clergyman ana
the ceremony was witnessed by only a
few friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Bradford viii
leave town the first Of the week on an
automobile trip to Quebec. where they
will pass their honeymoon. On their re-
turn they will reside in Madison with the
parents OF the bride. Mr. Bradford has;
a position as clerk for the Madison Fur
niture Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Miss S. r. Kimball went Thursday for
a visit with relatives and friends at Mer-
Ger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14

DR.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Small Of Waterville
| were visitors Sunday in Augusta as
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Worthiny
at State street place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Lanigan and daugh-
ter. Miss Audrey. of New Haven, arrived
Friday for q visit to Major and Mrs. F.
L. Appleton.
Harold L. Crane, chief clerk in the
quartermaster's department, has returned
to his duties after months leave Of alb
sence at his home in Gardiner.
The funeral Of the late Jones W. Pow.
ers was held from the Home chapel at 9
A. NJ. Friday. Rev. FIR. Harris Of Augusta
officiating. Tiffany Camp q. S. w. ".
attended in a body and acted as escort
70 the cemetery.
Charles H. Kinson Of Haverhill, late
LIST Ind Bat, VT. L. A., was Friday ad.
mitted to the Home.
John J. Dolan Of Dracut, late Co. G, 7th
q. 9. Art. spanish war;, has been Admit-
ted to the Branch.
Patrick Rooney Of FAN River, late q.
8. navy, and James c. stoddard Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14
Davenport Kicker

he MANY IT1enuS OI MITle u. DdNen-
port will he interested to learn of his
ma rriage at Eaton Memorial Methodist
Episcopal church in Livermore Falls,
Aug. 10. at $50 p. NJ, to Miss Geneva
Alithea Kicker also of that place. The
maid of honor was Miss Felicia NJ
Williams and the best man was Guy l..
Davenport. The ushers were E. A. Fogg
of lion, n. Y, and T. F.. Fairchild Of
East Corinth. The bridesmaids were
Misses Pearl and Minam Dow. The
brides dress was silk shadow lace over
pale blue chiffon taffeta, and the veil
was white maine caught with forget
me-nots. The groom and best man were
in full dress.
They were married under an arch
made with evergreen and sweet peas
A reception followed the ceremony at
nished by Mrs. Lucy Dow Glover of
Millbury, Mass. They will pass a week
at Long Island, Portland, before going
to lion. N. Y. where Mr.. Davenport
has fine position with the Remington
Typewriter Co.
The following information relating
to the Grand Army encampment has
been received from the president Of the
board of managers and is published,
herewith, for the information Of all con-
cerned:
1 desire to quote for your information
and guidance. the presidents executive
order No. 242s, July II, 1916, which reads
as follows:
ut is hereby ordered that all veter-
ans of the Civil War in the service Of
the government of the United States
who desire to attend the Grand Army
Encampment to be held in Kansas
City, Mo-, Aug. rs to Sept. 8, 1916, shall
be granted leave of absence with pay,
in addition to the annual leave provid-
ed for by statute. from Aug rs to Sept.
8, inclusive, that they may have the
opportunity to attend the encampment
and that they be granted as many
more days additional leave with pay
in each case as are necessary for the
journey to Kansas City and return to
their posts Of duty"
and to state that all Civil War veter-
ans employed by the Home, who de-
sire to attend the Grand Army en-
campment, will be granted leave of alb
sence, in accordance with the order Of
the President Of the United States.
BY order or
COLONEL WILLIAM P. HURLEY,
Governor.
Official:
GEO. G. SPUR SR.,
Acting Adjutant and Inspector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-14
POND THE
SCENE SUNDAY OF
Big TENT MEETING

When Universalist Memorial As
ISOLATION Holds It's goth Annu-
al Session at Lakeside Camp
ground = Gathering Is Ad-
dressed by Rev. L. w. Coons
of Haverhill, Mass, Formerly
of Augusta, and All Are Much
Impressed with Addresses
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-06-16
TESTIMONIAL

E. P. Ledbetter, 1913 18th
street, Columbia, says: l have
been a constant suffer for ten
(10) years with throat and stom-
ach trouble, and for two years
have been an invalid. My case
has baffied the skill of many
physicians, some of whom were
specialists on such cases.
have been told that had tu-
berculosis and even my own rel
atives and best friends have
turned me away as being dan
gerous to have about them. The
latter part of July, 1914, was
attacked with acute inhamato-
ry rheumatism and suffered in
tensely for weeks. All these
two years prior to the attack
had the severest cough the doc
tors say they ever witnessed
and would vomit every time |
took nourishment. But just as
| had gotten out of bed from my
attack of rheumatism, Mrs. Jane
Webster Hill came to my home
with her wonderful Blood purifi
er and Consumption Compound,
and | agreed. though very re-
luctantly, to try her medicine.
| am in better health than |
have been for many months. |
cannot praise it too highly, and
| would say to all sufferers from
these diseases, try Mrs. Hills
Blood Purifier and Consumption
Compound and be we'll and hap
py again.
Kinks Two DRUG STORES.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-06-16


comparatively short time have a
system of magnificent highways.
and we will own them clear of
debt.
If we avoid the rash step of
creating a burdeDsome bonded
dett that would constantly drain
our public treasury to pay inter-
est charges to bond-holders, and
put our resources upon our roads
DIRECT, we will have made of
Henry County a model county
for good roads and that WITH
OUT a bond issue.
B. FRANKLIN HUNTER.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-06-16
BUCHANAN
Crowded out last week.


The farmers are exceedingly
busy planting tobacco and plow-
ing corn, quite a lot of tobacco
has been set. Many of the far
mers are talking of the associa-
ton and it is predicted much of
the week will be pledged.
John Milan and sister Carries,
were in Paris Tuesday.
C. T. Galloway and E. T.
Morris were in Concord, KY,
Saturday on business.
Brooks Buoy and sister, Miss
Eta, attended the teachers ex.
animation in Paris Tuesday and
Wednesday.
G. H. Robinson and nephew,
Nolan, were here on business
Thursday.
Miss Leona Buoy is visiting in
New Providence, KY, this
week.
David R. Morris, of Paris, Wis
tied at the home of his father,
G. I. Morris, Saturday night and
Sunday.
Several of the boys of this
neighborhood conducted a raid
on a fox den Saturday night, and
we learn that after many hours
hard work they captured four
young foxes.
Willie Buoy and Muncie Dale
attended the family reunion al
the home of ESQ. Jim Atkins
near Puryear, Sunday.
Barnett Montgomery ant
family, Ebert Malcoma ant
children were callers at the HON,
of ]. H. Buoy Sunday.
A. G. McGehee has purchase,
a new automobile and will carr,
mail with it.
Curry Grubbs and family visit
ed at Jim Gibson's Sunday.
Revs. Smith and Medium wer
at Mt. Sinia Sunday where quit
an interesting sermon was de
livered by Rev. Medium.
W. A. Morris attended chill
dren's services at Lebanon Sun
day.
Alvin Grubbs visited in Pari
last week.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1916-06-16
NONRESIDENT NOTICE

In Circuit Court, Paris, Tennessee.
May 29th 1916, R. F. Toombs vs.. Mel
lie Toombs, petition for divorce.
1t appearing from the statements of
compliments petition, which is sworn
to, that the defendant Nellie Toombs,
is a nonresident of the State of Ten
nessee: 1t is ordered by the Clerk that
she enter her appearance herein, at
the next term of the Circuit Court, to
be held for the county of Henry, at the
courthouse in the City of Paris, Ten
nessee, on the End Monday in July
next, and plead. answer or demur to
complainant's petition or the same will
be taken as confessed as to her and
set for hearing ex parte. 1t Is further
ordered that copy of this order be
published for four consecutive weeks
in the Weekly Partisan, newspaper
published in Paris, Tennessee.
A. B. TRoUsDALE, Clerk,
G, L. FRYER. Atty, for Pet.
6-2-4t