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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

A meeting Of the Flag day celebra-
ton committee was held in the may
cr's Office in City hall at II o'clock
for the event we're talked over and
some things settled. 1t was voted first
Of all to start the parade promptly
at o'clock. The mills and stores are
all to be asked to close in time for
their employees to take part in the
demonstration. 1t was voted by the
committee to impress upon the peo-
pie that this was not a dress suit at
fair and that the People were ex-
pected to appear for the march in
their working clothes. 1t was also
voted that the parade should be
strictly a foot parade, the only per-
sons riding being the aids and the
veterans of the Civil War who are
to be asked to take part riding in au-
tomobiles and to review the marchers.
1t was also settled that the parade
should form on Elm street, march to
Western avenue to Silver to Main to
College avenue to the Colby campus
where there will be drill by Co. Fl
and a patriotic grafton.
a. Raymond Rogers, first lieutenant
of Co. T, was selected by the com
nlttee to deliver the Grafton, and
those who know the young man will
appreciate that this part Of the pro-
gram will be taken care of in fine
shape.
]. A Monitors was appointed
chairman of committee to arrange
for small flags to be furnished each
Of the marchers.
A. L. Holmes was made a commit
tee to arrange for q suitable number
of bands for the occasion.
AS there are some expenses con
nected with the program as the buy
ing of the flags, the bands and Incl
Gentals a committee with Mayor
Boothby at the heal and with Alder
man Arthur Daviau. James Mcmahon
and C. A. Lewis as the other mem
bers was appointed to look after the
financial end of the matter. 1t was
voted that all contributions should be
handed to Mayor Boothby and they
together with the NJ mes of the don
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08
CONTRIBUTIONS
ARE VOLUNTARY
FOR CELEBRATION

Some expenses will be necessary Tor
fhe proper celebration of Flag day In
the city Of Watervilie and the commit
tee have decided that there will be no
solicitation Of various people for con-
tributions for the event but that every
one who wishes to honor the flag Will
have a chance to contribute. The names
Of the donors and the amount will be
published each day. Mayor Frederick
E. Boothby has headed the list with
contribution Of IS and DR.. E. P. Fish
has also come forward with one Of a
like amount Contributions may be
handed to the mayor or to the other
members Of the committee, Alderman
Arthur Daviau, James Mcmahon Of the
Waterville Sentinel or c. A. Lewis Of
the Kennebec Journal.
Contributions to date:
Hon. Frederic E. Boothby ......& 500
DR.. e. p. Fish .................. 500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08
FAIRFIELD
Masonic Club to Hold Opening
Night at New Club Rooms
This Evening
CATCHER LAWRY OIL. HIS.
INJURIES HAND

The Masonic Club will hold its OPEN
ing night at the new club rooms in the
Gerald Thursday evening, from to
II P. NJ, and Ladies' night will be OBJ
served. The club now consists of 20
charter members and each member is
entitled to bring two women with him.
The evening will be devoted to the in
spection of the rooms, musical num-
bers will be given and refreshments
served.
The Baptist Sababth school Cradle
Roll reception was held at the vestry
OF the Baptist church Wednesday aft
ernoon from 2 until 4 o'clock, there
being about 20 members of the cradle
roll and their parents present. Mrs
Marble, one Of the w. C. T. u work.
ers. was present at this reception and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

The Coburn Cla ssical Institute Dean
Academy baseball game will be played
Friday afternoon on Alumni field, not
Saturday afternoon as has been an
aounced, as Bates and Colby will meet
here again Saturday. The Coburn boys
are looking for one Of The hardest
games of the season when they meet
the Massachusetts team and are doing
everything possible to be IN the pest
shape that they can for the game. 1t
should be a contest that will rank up
we'll with college baseball and will
doubtless call out large crowd as the
Coburn team has mad a great name
for itself and everyone will Want 20
see how it ranks up with the premier
team of the Massachusetts fitting
schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08
LAWRENCE AND WATER.
VILE GAME TO BE JUNE

Arrangements have been made for
holding the big baseball game of the
season on Alumni field Monday, June
Il. On this date Waterville high school
and Lawrence high school will cross
bats for the rubber game between the
two schools. Each team has won a game
now and this one will be the deciding
factor for the year. The rivalry be-
tween the two schools is very intense
at all times and there will doubtless be
great crowd out to see this game
which should be not only a fine base
bali game but one that will develop a
great deal Of interest in the cheering
of the supporters Of the two schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08
Manager Kelhher Of the City Opera

Manager Kelllher Of the City Opera
house has made arrangements for the
showing in this city Of the famous Tri-
angle films of the company Of the same
name in New York. These films have
been shown in Boston and New York
at prices ranging from so cents TO $50.
but Mr.. kelliher will continue at the
same prices in this city, as have al
ways prevailed at the City Opera
house. He will show these films on
the first four days Of the week. contln-
uing the Metro films for the last two
days, The addition Of these famous
films TO the list to be shown il this
city will no doubt be appreciated by
the picture lovers and be given a veiy
liberal patronage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

Her Great Price" with Mabel Tall
aferro as the star supported by Henry
Mortimer and Miss Jeanette Horton
and clever company of artists, five
reel Metro picture was the attraction
at the City Opera house Wednesday
and the same picture will be shown
Thursday. The picture is little out
Of the ordinary. is filled with dramatic
climaxes and proved to be one Of the
time. The sixth episode of THE Iron
Claw" was also shown and this. too,
was fully UP to the standard which
has been set by the others. The whole
show is fine one and deserving Of
the large crowds that it is drawing
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08
Harold Gorden Henry

The death of Harold Gordon Henry &c.
CURED at his home on Mace streer =,
Wednesday morning at $50 after an IN.
ness of almost year, he being yearx
5 months old at the time of his death
He was born in Prince Edward Island ~.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. George Gordon Bs,
ry. and moved to Waterville about ,b-s.
years ago. the family moving to tb,
town about a year ago. About six non,n.
ago Mr.. Henry was stricken with tuha-.
culosis and had failed in health ever sim.
although many different physicians wer.
summoned on the case, their services r..
ing Of 10 avail
Mr.. Henry was member of the Bar,
t.sr church and a regular attendant q,
t5a services. and it was here that Ia
formed the acquaintance of many friends
Eho will mourn his loss.
He vas employed in the Holinss.
worth & Whitney plant in Winslou
before being taken with this mos.
dreaded disease, and was mos.
faithful employee.
Besides a father and mother, he
leaves four brothers, Walter, Major
and Kenneth of this town, and Percy.
%ho is on the firing line with the
Canadian forces in France He also
leaves four sisters, Edna. Bertha,
Sophia and Laura, besides a number
of distant relatives, who will mourn
tis passing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08
CHIMNEY BLAZE
GIVES FIREMEN
A LITTLE SCARE

The auto chemical was called to 90
Cool street Wednesday at about noon
for a bad chimney fire. The blaze was
going so hard that it was almost i'm
possible TO do anything with the chemi-
cal and the chemical hose on the ma
chine was uncoupled and hitched to
faucet and the water turned on the
blaze in the chimney. 1t proved effec-
tive and the fire was out in a few min
utes. The chimney is badly damaged
but no damage was done to the furnish
ings Of the house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

It was announced Wednesday by J.
Wallace Blunt, manager of the Skow-
hogan baseball team that they should
try to make arrangements to play one
game a week in this city during the
summer. 1t is the present plan of the
management there to pla- a large num-
Der of outside teams and to play each
team two games. one being played in
Skowhegan on Thursday of each week
and the same team played in Water
willie on Friday. A large number of
fast independent baseball teams are be-
ing organized in the State this year
and it is expected that some fine games
can be seen here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08
WATER COMPANY'S
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting Of the kenne-
bee Water Power Co. was held in this
city Wednesday forenoon and officers
were elected for the coming year as
follows: President, Charles A. Dean Of
Boston; clerk, A. NJ. Kennison of Wa
terville; treasurer. Ralph ]. Patterson
of Waterville; fiowage committee, F.
e. Boston Of Gardiner; E K. Atwood
of Waterville; G. NJ. Stearns of Mon
treal. Samuel Stewart of Augusta
and Ralph ]. Patterson of Waterville.
1t was voted to appropriate the sum
Of $4,000 for Improvements along the
river during the coming year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08
A number of Polacks and other me

A number of Polacks and other men
from countries outside the United
States in charge Of man from che
of the Bangor employment agency Of
fees arrived in the city Wednesday
morning on their way up the Somerset
there. They were about the worst look
ing lot that has gone through the city
this year. Every man was drunk and
the man IN charge had a hard time
herding them across the station plat
form to the Kineo train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08
K. OF P. TO TAKE PART IN
FLAG DAY

At meeting Of the Knights Of Pyth-
las held Tuesday evening it was vot-
ed to take part in the Flag day parade
and a committee was appointed 10
make all the necessary ARRANGEMENTS
and to get out as many Of the mem
bers as possible. 1t is expected shat
both Havelock Lodge and the Uniform
hank Will be represented by large del
egations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

were granted track letters: Captain Irv-
ing Merrill of Somerville, Mass. Mark
r. Thompson of Woodhaven, L. l., Paul
A. Thompson of Woodhaven. L. l.. Irving
r. Stanwood of Needham, Mass. Thomas
F. Joyce of New York City. Walter F.
O'Brien of Lawrence. Mass, Peter Mayors
of New Rochelle y. Y, Ralph r. Howes
&C Liberty, Horace Collidge Of Wellesley,
Mass. and Martin NJ. Weisman Of Brook
lyn. n Y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

The civic improvement committee of the
Waterville Woman's Club met Wednes-
day afternoon with Mrs. F. E. Drake at
her home on Burleigh street. The com
mittee is to cooperate with the park
committee of the city government in the
matter OF the public Fairgrounds in the
city for the coming summer and will no
doubt take an active part in the work OF
the grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

A parish social will be held at the
Ware parlors next Monday evening for
the members Of the Unitarian Society.
The social will open with a supper
which will be furnished by the men
and served by the women. This will be
followed by an informal evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

Three drunks were before the police
court Wednesday morning. Two of
them were given the usual fine and
costs, which they paid and were re-
leased. The third was given a sent
ence Of Is days in jail nnd sentence
was suspended as long as he behaved
himself on the streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

The rising price of paper was brought
horne to Superintendent Perkins OF the
city schools when ne ordered some re-
Gently, Of the same kind as he had
been using for several years and which
he had always paid q cents per ream
for, when the bill came this time the
price was A cents per ream. or nearly
double.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

r NJ. Lewsen Of Bangor, who has
been in the city for few days on
business, left Wednesday morning for
a short trip to Boston before returning
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

The Coburn baseball team practced
on the Colby campus following the
game Wednesday afternoon in antlc-
ipation Of their game with Dean
Academy Friday afternoon. The CO.
purn boys put up a very fast neldlng
game In practice and look GOOD Tor
furnishing the city one of the best
baseball games of the spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08
COLBY

'bdtted TOT Mdlne"S IN nlntn.
Bates ...........7 0 0 0 0 DO
Colby ........0 10 Of
Earned runs-Bates 2; Colby 4. Three
base hits-Allen. Schuster. Two base
hits-Simpson. Stolen bases - Dams,
Duncan, Ashworth. Struck out-by
Fowler Simpson. Schuster 2, Mathews,
Driscoll by Mathews. Mcdonald Tall
bot, Logan, Fowler. Hts-off Shirley,
in no innings, off Mathews II in 9
innings. Double plays-Lord to Tai
bot, Nye to Smith to Driscol, Nye to
Smith Left on bases-Bates 9; Colby
!. Hit by pitched ball-McDonald,
Lord. Bases on balls-off Shirley, Dams,
Mcdonald; off Mathews, Dams 2. Har-
vey, Talbot, Mcdonald. Sacrifice hits
Dams, Marston. Talbot. Umpire-Con-
way. Time-2.05. Attendance-10oo,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

General Manager Ralph ]. Pat ecson
of the Waterville & Fairfield Electric
Road will be the speaker at the meet
ing at the Maine Central car shops,
Thursday noon under the auspices of
the Railroad Y. NJ. c. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

TIE postponed game between Wa
terville high schol and Good VIII high
will be played off Thursday afternoon
at o'clock on Alumni field. The game
should be a good one as both teams
are now playing good baseball and are
very evenly matched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

There was a large number of the men,
bers of Martha Washington chapter. Or
der of the Eastern Star. who attended
the picnic at Lake Cobbosseecontee
Wednesday. All returned at late hour
reporting fine time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

Maine Central airbrake instruction
car No. 200 is in the city for few days
and number Of the men Of the COM
pany are receiving instructions in air
brake matters. The car is placed on a
siding near the station and is busy
place all the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08
Thursday night at the First Baptist

Thursday night at the First Baptist
church on Elm street, Rev. Isaac La
F1eur, associate pastor. will tell of the
convention he attended regarding the
French Baptist work in New England.
The topic Of the meeting will be, What
Would Jesus Like Me to Do?" A large
attendance Of men is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

The members of Co. H have decided
TO hold a Military ball on Flag day
evening. and committee has been APP
pointed to make arrangements for the
event
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

Mrs. John Weaver and daughter,
who have been visiting with relatives
in the city left Wednesday for their
home in Greeley. Col.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

President Arthur J. Roberts Of Col
by went to Portland Wednesday mcrn-
ing on business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

Keyes Fibre and the Waterville Iron
Works played five innings to a tie IN
the Twilight League series Wednesday
night, the score being to >. The
game was a fast and we'll played one
and was much enjoyed by the crowd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

Mrs Ida Goodwin left Wednesday
morning for Detroit, Mich. where she
will visit with her son for several
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

A real pink tea was held at st. Mark ;
parish house from to Wednesday aft
ernoon which Vas well attended and
Greatly enjoyed by the ladies present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

Miss Hazel Young, who has been
teaching in North Carolina has re-
turned 70 her home in the city for the
summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

Carl Maliey Of Brunswick, who was
in the city over Tuesday On business,
returned to his home Wednesday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

DR.. and Mrs John G. Towne went
to Portland Wednesday morning.
where they expected to be for couple
Of days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

The Good Templars held a public social
at Assembly hall Wednesday evening
which was largely attended and proved 70
be one of the pleasantest social events
the organization has held for ionG
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

The third degree was conferred on a
class Of candidates at a well attended
meeting of Samaritan Lodge, l. Q. 0. F.
Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

Ben Houser, coach of the Colby
baseball team of last spring. was III
the city Wednesday to watch the
Bates-Colby game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

Rev. j. K. Wilson, editor of lions
Advocate, went to Portland Wednes-
day morning on bushes for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

Rex ". Dodge of Portland, who has
been in the city calling on friends and
on business, returned home We6res-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

]. Wallace Blunt, Frank S. Briggs and
party were in the city Wednesday from
skowhesan to see the Colby-Bates base
ball game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

". r. Campbell returned Wednesday
morning from business trip to the
eastern part of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

Hen. Bert NJ. Fernald will be in the
city Thursday evening and will ad-
dress the members Of the Republican
Club
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

Mrs. Margaret Durham and Miss
Julia of st. John. N. B.. are visiting
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Grant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

Miss 8. Belle Grant of New York -
visiting with her sister, Mrs. w. Z.
Hawker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

Mrs. s. L. Hodges Of North Fair.
field was in the city Wednesday on a
shopping trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

DR.. B. P. Hurd went to Portland
Wednesday morning on a short bust
ness trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

The members of :he Priscilla En-.
broidery Club were entertained at the
homo OF Mrs. Irving Staples, Water.
Vile. on Wednesday afternoon The
afternoon was passed in sewing. after
which a social hour was enjoyed. Light
refreshments were served by the
nc StcSs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08
WATEREILLE.

Waterville 80 0 0 0 l 0 0 0 0 o.
Earned runs-Madison ]; Waterville
|. Two-base hits-Marshall, Humph-
ries. Adams. Stolen bases-Berry,
O'Donnell, LaFleur, Conlogue, Crafty,
Marshall 2, Scott, Fletcher. Struck out
BY Johnson 9; by White 8. Hits-off
Johnson 9 in u innings; off White Il
in II innings. Double plays-Mctarthy
to Adams; Scott to Marshall; Carter
to Berry, LaFleur to Carter to Berry
Sacrifice hit-Carter. Umpire, Merrill
Time, hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

DR.. NJ. NJ. Small went to Portland
Wednesday mornig for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-08

II so. come in and consult US. We
can assure you that if you intrust
the work to us that it will be we'll
done done right in every particular
and at as moderate a cost as first
class work can be done for We
make a speciality of bridge work.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-04-27
MAKING THE NAVY EFFICIENT.

But established by the testimony be
fore the congressional committee which investigating naval cond
tons and that that there enough to the ships now
n commission
Whether the navy as fiddle admras testified
effect whether others seemed imply would make nnce
Bud Fishers imaginary Irish navy all seemed that
body tell for the truth of the statement of Congressman Butler
ranking Republican member of naval committee at the
pers nothing is brought home by all the testimony
This condition chronic Assistant Secretary Roosevelt of the
department. testified that when the fleet went around the world
during the administration OF his distinguished cousin it was short OF
and the ships that did had be stripped of their
ships reviewed by President Taft 1912 of them had to
be towed their places line because they had He added
that conditions had been improved but anything
like satisfactory machine like baeshp fine thing but it
itself by itself The combined fleets of the
easy picking of
with and armed with bows and While the talk
has going years needing men, why
suggested that the get both for the
navy would be pay them enough induce them join?
do disguise with bottle Of doped whisky to render
likely youths unconscious and get them shpboard We still have
volunteer service and Will have Tor some time to come Suppose that
Immediately increase of 100000 for the and
The only them to convince 100000 qualified
flower physical that pays join
branch of the service true that aboring year
army than working around But while this true OF the
there exceptions that many Of those who
FIJI force Of saw 350 COO men would mean an increased appropriation
Of $40 month would get the desired results In of
would take very baeshps make up that Instead
calling only ships why call also for in the
only The navy probably bad condition
the more ugurous of the predictions made by the most pess
tic of the naval officers would indicate Naval officers only men
there
Also they unconscousy lean toward the trust in
But whatever required the ships
for would quite well to
efficiency of the appropriations for the
builders of bap which cannot be manned after they are
finished.
thing Before the European broke
appropriations of this country greater than those of other
country England This under several administrations
If the navy bad condition of the dmras would have
money! what
pie that appropriations will vaporae without any
bic evidence remaining of their having once been madeY
believes substantial and efficient army
navy believes the first step is to fill the regiments
ships offering satisfactory inducements enlist