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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
GOOD WILL HIGH
WINS KENNEBEC
CROSS COUNTRY

Waterville, Me-. Oct. 2s.-(Special).
The Good Will High school cross
country runners won the annual cross
country run of the Kennebec Valley
Association which was held in this city
Saturday noon. The course was from
the Colby grandstand out the Oakland
road and back, the distance being two
miles. 1t was run off under the charge
of Captain Mark Thompson of the
Colby track team. Waterville was a
good second and Gardiner third. The
SUMMARY: Berry. Good Will, first;
time. Pm. 27s; Costley, Waterville, Sec
ond: Conner. Good Will, third; Jor-
dan. Good Will. fourth; Hilton. Wat
erville, flfth; Cannon, Gardiner, sixth;
Perkins. Waterville. seventh; Corcoran,
Good VIII. eighth; Sawtelle, Water
vile, ninth: Shea, Gardiner. 10th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
Peasants Wore Platinum Buttons,

With platinum now costing around
$50 an ounce" said a widely known
manufacturing jeweler Of this city, 1T
may be hard to believe that half a CEN
fury or so ago peasants in Russia were
wearing buttons Of this metal on their
clothing. They were also using it for
handles Of knives, forks and umbrellas
and the workmen in the 1ewelry shops
were using it for making pickle pans.
a contrtvance, now made of copper.
that plays quite an important part in
the making of jewelry. At that time
platinum cost about IS an ounce, and
In Russia 1t was SO plentiful, because
there was so little use for it, that the
Russian government decided to make
coins Of it in lieu Of silver. The Rus.
sian people, however. were suspicious
OF the new metal. fearing that it had
no value. and 1t was not long before
the coins were out of circulation. II
was then that they began to appear as
and to be melted for purposes
more unitarian than decorative -
New York Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
FRANK VASH0N
.RESlSTS ARREST;
BATTLE ENSuES

Frank Vashon, who lives on the Plains
and who has been in trouble with the
police before this year. was arrested on
Saturday might by Patrolman Bourgoin
after about as hard a scrap as a local
officer has had for some time. Accord
ing to the story as told by the police,
Vashon came to the Office of the city
marshal Saturday morning and told the
Marshal that Patroman Bourgoin had
been telling that he, Nashon. was still
selling rum. He declared that he had
now stopped selling and that he did not
want anyone saying that he was selling
The marshal told him that he would
speak to Bourgon and that he guessed
rum what anyone said about him would
not matter much anyway Vashon made
considerable talk and then as he went
out said, well, I am going to give him
a good lacing anyway" Late Saturday
night Vashon met Bourgoin on the
Plains and attempted to strike him with
beer bottle. The officer met the at
tack by hitting Vashon with his club
over the eye, telling him to the sidewalk.
AS he started to put the handouts on
him. Vashon grappled him, pulling him
down on the curbing and badly cutting
his knee. Vashon then seized his leg
is his teeth, and as the officer raised
his club to strike him again to make
him let go, someone in the crowd which
had quickly gathered, grabbed the club
away from him. He then struck vashon
with his fist. forcing him to give up his
hold with his teeth. He then subdued
him enough to get the handouts on him.
AS he pulled Vashon to his feet after
getting him handcuffed, he looked to see
If his club had been dropped and Vashon
broke away and ran to his house and into
the woodshed, the officer closely follow
Ing. Two young men went along with
the officer a.pd one of them had a flash
light which he flashed about the shed. To-
eating Vashon in one corner Some
empty beer bottles were there and these
ne threw at the men, but the officer
grappled with him again and took hin,
out and to the police station. Later in
the night he demanded bail and was re-
leased on bail of $500 for his appearance
IN court at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon.
During the struggle with the man the
officer called for help from several OF
those standing about but all refused to
help him. He identified several Of them
and 1t Is understood that they will have
chance to tell the Judge why, on Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
HEATH POST, G.. A. R.,
PRESENTS FLAG TO
ST. MARKS CHURCH

An interesting ceremony was per-
formed at the st. Marks Episcopal
church Sunday, when a handsome
United State flag was presented to the
church by the w. s. Heath Post. G. A.
r. At the close Of the sermon the flag
was presented to the church by Col
SLAM Adams in behalf Of the Post. It
was accepted by the pastor, Frank H.
Stedman, for the church. The church Is
the possessor of a handsome State Of
Maine flag and when 1t was known
that they wanted a United States flag
the Post voted to give 1t to them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

estab,ished to adopt such government
IA shall in the opinion Of the repre-
Of the people ., best &C. tnsir
to the happiness ana saIe.y s a. omsr,ca
in general" 4
Call for Election.
In accordance with this resoiut.oli
and a call issued hereunder by the
committee Of the city and liberties OF
philade1phia 1903 deputies were appoint appoint
ed to meet in provincial co s I,,'x
Thew met and fixed upon Monday July
8, as the time for election OF members
Of . convention to form new govern
ment for pennsylvania. This conven,
ton was composed of se members ana
was in session in PHILADELPHIA WIN
Benjamin Franklin as president o. 90. 90
BODY. from July Is to September o.
1875. when the first constitution OF the
state Of Pennsylvania was adopted ana
s,ened.-Washington Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
ODD ITEMS OF INTEREST

Japanese make waterproof leather
with many uses from the hides Of sea
lions. sc"
Easily detached casters have been
pa'enteo to aid in moving washing
machines. 's
Cocoa shells are being fed n ..,.
dairymen. "ch
skate strap with a pad for IN.
.op OF the foot to relieve the pressnrs
has ben patented. ''ure
ManuIacturers Of that country are
p,annins to establish the first paner
plant In Argentina. e'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

Mr.. Wilson has become 80 thoroughly
neutral that be looks with grave sus.
picion on the American contention IN
sny international dispute.
FOR the education Of the s25 seniors at
aale college slightly more than $1,000, ZOO
mas been required. While It il figured
tnat @4o7S for the entire four years is the
average cost student. one man alone ha.
speht $4,000 IN the process OF goine
through college. while another has "a.
quireo only $500 to provide his education
IN TINS connection It Is a noteworthy fac,
tnat I'D members Of the class have sarrsd
tneir way through college either in mar,
go ~no,e' having earned to date a
grand total Of more than saoo ooo .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

Herbert Collier Of Winslow and Miss
Mildred feathers Of this city were
united in marriage at the home of
Henry Fish in Winslow Saturday. Rev.
T. j. Coolbroth of the Advent Chris
tian church Of this city officiating. The
ceremony was performed under a
United States flag which was draped
from the side and top of the room. The
happy couple left on a short wedding
trip. after which they will reside in
Winslow. Mr.. Collier is a member Of
Co. H and is the first of the returning
soldiers to be married.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

Saturday was Wilson day in the
United States as per the announcement
Of the Democratic National Committee
but there was no observance of the
event in Waterville or any Of the sur
rounding towns. it being pretty gener-
ally conceded that it would be wasted
energy for the Democrats to try to do
anything for the State election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

The showing Of the Waterville high
school team against Kent's Hill Of Sat-
urday was very pleasing to the sup
porters Of the team in this city. That
the boys Of the school after playing
q game on Friday could go down to
the hill and come back only beaten by
a score Of G to was very gratifying
They had not intended to play the
team from the hill this year but went
in to take the place Of Coburn, which
was unable to play
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
CliHord-White

A quiet wedding took place at the
baptist parsonage Saturday evening
"a o'clock when Mrs. Mary White
became the wife Of Roscoe Clifford Of
this town. The bride was becomingly
gowned in blue crepe de chine and car
rled pinks. Her daughter, Miss White.
witnessed the ceremony and was the
only guest. Mr.. Clifford is employed in
the local factory Of the American wool
en- company. A host 1t friends wish
tnem much happiness in their married
lie. After a short wedding trip thew
Will reside in Shawmut. The s,n1ls
ring service was performed by Rev.
Ernest M. Holman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

Inc members of W. S. Heath Circle
Aaoles or the G. A. R.. will be enter
ined Monday afternoon and evening
at the home of A. c. Libby on Morrill,
avenue. picnic supper will be served
at o'clock. There will be Halloween
games and contests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

Fraser. the Colby quarterback. who
was carried from the field in the third
period of the game with Maine Satur-
day. was found to have broken leg.
the left leg being broken about half
way between the knee and the hip. The
break is reported to be clean one
and he is expected to make a quick
recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

Ihere will be special conclave of
81. omar Comandery. No. II, Wednes-
DAY evening at 7.45, at which the off,
cers-elect for the coming year will be
installed by Eminent Sir j. Frederick
Slil. grand generalissimo of the Grand
Commandery of Maine, assisted bv
past commanders of st, Omer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

DR.. ]. F. Hill returned Saturday from
Boston, where he attended the Grand
Comandery of knights Templar of
massachusetts, at it's annual meeting.
being one OF the four grand officers Of
the Maine Grand Commandery to be
IN attendance as the special guests of
the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

The big crowd which came down.
town after the Colby-Maine game on
Saturday afternoon caused great jam
at Postoff1ce square as the street there
is badly torn up for the new work and
it has been necessary to bring it down
to such a narrow. place that only one
car or team can pass at a time. 1t
was busy session. for the officers
there but to their credit the crowd was
handled without an accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

The funeral Of John Quincy. who died
suddenly in Bangor. was held at .
o'clock Saturday morning from st. Fran
els de Sales church. Interment at Pine
Grove =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

The Woman's Alliance Of the Unita-
rian church will hold a dancing party
at the Silver Racquet hall Monday
evening at which Mrs. Fox Of Augusta
and her son will give an exhibition Of
dancing and some Of the young ladies
Of Colby will also be seen in some Of
the new dances. Preparations have
been made for a large crowd and a
fine time is looked forward to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

Director william e. Chapman Of the
Maine Music Festival Is to be IN Wat
erville Monday noon and asks the
members of the executive committee
Of the Cecilia Choral Society and as
many members Of the society as are In
terested to meet him at the Elmwood
hotel at 1.46 p. M. as he must go east
on the train leaving at 3.19.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

The 54-hour law. which was passed
by the Legislature and which was rat
flied by the people will go into effect
Monday. The most Of the local estab-
lishments have already changed their
hours to conform with It and there will
be no great upheaval in Waterville.
The greatest change is at the Lock-
wood cotton mills and the wooden mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

The special train from the University
of Maine arrived in the city at about 10
O'Clock Saturday morning and the boys
from the University formed behind their
band and marched down town and then
back to the Elmwood, where the team
was stopping. The band made fine
appearance in their uniforms and the
boys were a splendid, manly appearing
set of fellows. who made a good I'M
preston on the people of the city Fol-
lowing their parade they dispersed to get
dinner and were about town until time
for the game, when they again formed
at the Elmwood and marched to the
field. While here they were all quiet
and we'll behaved and Waterville will
welcome them again at any time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
fairfield
Sidewalk Improvement Making
Appreciable Strides-Louis
Emerson Brought Home
CURRENT NEWS TOPICS
AND PERSONALS

The sidewalks in town are being
much improved as crews have already
constructed new tar walks on Main
street, between the postoffice and Sum-
NIT street. on lower High street from
Burrill to Robinson street and on up
per High street and at present a new
walk is being made on Winchester
street from Elm to Western avenue.
These walks will be greatly appreciat-
ed by people accustomed to walking on
muddy, dirt sidewalks.
Miss Alice Nye, who is employed as
instructor in the public schools at RAN
dolph, passed the weekend in town
at the home Of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Nye Of Main street.
Louis Emerson. who was quite seri-
ously injured recently while working
on the new dam being constructed at
Rumford Falls and who had charge of
the work. was brought to his home on
Gerald terrace Saturday. Mr.. Emerson
is much improved in condition but is
still unable to use his legs and arms
as usual. In time Mr.. Emerson is ex-
pected to obtain the full use Of his
limbs and this is heartily wished for by
his many friends in this section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
Pennsylvania. Adopted Its Organic Law
140 Years.

Pennsylvania. Adopted Its Organic Law
40 Years.
inc first constitution of the State of
pennsylvania was adopted on Septem-
Der 70, 1776. Up to that time the COL
ony, or province Of PENNSYLVANIA. had
been governed by a code framed nv
William Penn and several times
amended. The constitution Of 177S was
inspired by the following resolution
passed by the Continental Congress on
May Is of that year:
whereas his British majesty, in con-
junction with the lords and commons
OF Great Britain. has by a late act Of
parliament excluded the inhabitants Of
these united colonies from the protec-
ton Of the crown; and
Whereas no answer whatever to the
humble petitions Of the colonies for re-
dress OF grievances and reconciliation
with Great Britain has been, or is like
ly to be given, but the whole force of
that kingdom. aided by foreign mer-
cenaries. is to be exerted for the de-
struction Of the good people Of these
colonies: and
Crowns Power to End.
Whereas it appears absolutely ir-
reconcilable to reason and good con-
science for the people Of these colonies
now to take the oaths and affirmations
necessary for the support Of any gov.
eminent under the crown Of Great
Britain; and it is necessary that the
exercise OF every kind of authority un.
der the said crown should be totally
suppressed and all the powers Of gov.
eminent exerted under the authority
at the people Of the colonies for tho
preservation Of internal peace. virtue
and good order. as well as for the d.
tense Of their lives. liberties ana nron-
critics, against the hostile invas;on.
and cruel depredations Of their sna
mics. Therefore.
Resolved. That 1t be Recommended
to the respective assemblies and 80
Ventions OF the united colonies Ill.,.
no government SUFFICIENT to the .xt,sa
cies OF their affairs has been bithsr..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

Work on Main street was rushed
again Sunday and good progress was
made. 1t is expected that the east side
OF the street can be opened up by next
Wednesday morning and it is the plan
of :he contractors to have things so
arranged that there will be no delay
in their work and that it will be fin
ished this week. The work Sunday was
watched by a large sidewalk commit
tee which was much interested in the
business-like manner in which the
men went about the putting on of the
cement and the covering of asphalt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

MIS- j. L. Quincy and daughter, Miss
Janet OF Portland. are the guests Of
ner parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George Ed
dington, Oak street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

CHARLES Murray and two. daughters.
cora and Bertha. who have been in Ros-
ton for several days. returned home on
Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

oharies Gurney Of Rumford Falls is in
tne city for few days. called here by
the death of his father. John Gurnev.
which occurred in Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

Four DRINKS were before the police
court Saturday morning. Two Of them
had the necessary money to pay their
fines and two had to 60 down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

MRS. Merton w. Bessey has returned
from Portland. where she attended the
session of the Maine Parent Teachers
Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

MRS. Nora r. Thayer has gone to Bel
sraoe 10 WISH with friends for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

e. F. Pollard left Saturday for a sew
eral days hunting trip in the woods
near Greenville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

Ralph L. Sturtevant left Saturday for
Mosquito. where he will be on a several
days hunting trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

The Golden Cross will hold a whist
party at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs,
Luke Ivers Monday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

c. E. B. Walker. who has been on q
hunting TRIP to North East Carry. re-
turned home Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

A. Lafrance. Of Ottawa, Ontario. has
ok sons In the British army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

William Tolman, Charles Barton,
William Harrington Of this town and
Edward Eblin of New York, have re-
turned to town after passing a several
days hunting trip around Jackman.
A new telephone has been installed
IN the home Of W. c. Williams at
Benton Station, the call for which is
174-3
Rollins King. Karl Piper, Emerson
Laway and guest. James Freeland all
students at the University Of Maine,
returned Sunday to their studies at
Orono after passing a few days at their
homes in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

st. Joseph. Mo-. has decided to limit
the number Of it's saloons to $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold P. Davis are re-
ioicin'g in the birth Of a son, born Sat
ufday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-30
LemeIin.ciIbert

Frank Lemelin, Jr.. and Miss Mary
Gilbert will be united in marriage this
morning at o'clock at the Immacu-
late Heart Of Mary's church in town
by Rev. FIR. Louis Edward Huot.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-01

Bolton, Mass. has a chapel built in
the year 1888.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-01

Many Of the members Of The Herald
900 Club" are Just beginning TO realize
What the banner period means, and
ars showing considerable signs Of sctiv-
ity In an effort to win one OF the big
extra cash prizes that are offered for the
two best vote getters between February
o and March II.
The candidate who succeeds in turning
ms the most votes between now and
Msrch II will win the handsome sum of
zee In gold, and the workers are well
pleased with the fact that it is not neees-
sary to be the most successful vote get
ter In order to carry OF 500 Of Uncle
Sans golden eagles, and that the sec
onA best vote getter- during the banner
The Washington herald., 1916-03-01
4 Washington Case.

Pills, Just as Mrs Moran, of Wash
ton. did
The Washington herald., 1916-03-01
D. c. HEADS WITHHOLD PROTEST
Comm issioners Not 10 Oppose Bor.
land Amendment Unless Urged.

The Commissioners announced yester-
day that they will not protest against
the Borland amendment to make all gov
eminent employees in the District work
eight hours a day unless requested by
Congress to express an opinion on the
amendment
Although 80 District employees would he
oficially affected by the Borland amend
ment. it was said yesterday by District
ofricials that these men frequently work
longer than eight hours. especially those
in the engineer department who are de-
tailed to outside work
The Washington herald., 1916-03-01
Prepare to Receive Stamp Men.

The annual convention OF the Southern
Philatelic Association will meet in Wash.
ington August Is Is and Il. Arrange
ments for the convention are being made
by Washington Branch No. :. Thousands
Of stamp dealers and collectors from all
parts OF the United States are expected
to assemble here for the meeting. Vai-
Gus phases Of the entertainment to be
provided by the Washington branch were
discussed at a meeting OF the board OF
governors in the Bond Building Mon
day night.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-01

SOTEI In case of doubt AZ 20 whether
any one Is located in q certain district
make inquiry of Contest Manager In rs-
gard 10 the matter.