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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19
w. ABBOTT,
DOVER, TO ENTEs \,
NAVAL ACADEM'

Dover, Me-, June 18.-Royal v" 81
bolt of this town has passeu ~ ,,,ra
aminations for admission to 'he - ,,s
Academy at Annapolis ana VIII .cor.
the academy in July. He was 'e ....
mended for appointment by ooN'
man Frank L. Guernsey. ~,
Before coming to Dover 10 NV ,st
his grandfather, Thomas l.. Mo o,1
Abbott was a resident of Toron'o, ,r,t
For some time he has been at 'no
ed States Naval Training sta',o
Newport, r. l., preparing to taA'
Annapolis examination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19

marched to the rectory to meet tn
bishop.
corning the confirmation to the CHI
dren he spoke to the adults Of ii:
church. complimenting them upon the'
work in building up the parish an!
their work among the children and b;
urged them to continue to build up Ii,
church.
The service was ended by the bene'
diction of the Most Sacred Sacramen.
given by Rev. FIR. p. Z. Desjardins. p
r., of Westbrook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19
WATERv|LLE
Mrs. Louise M. Blake

Mrs. Louise n. Blake died at the home
Of her daughter in Winslow Sunday eve
ming at the age of So years. She is sur
vived by several children living in Wa
terville, Winslow and Fairfield. The flu
neral will be at 8 o'clock Wednesday
from St. Francis de Sales church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19
Social Club Meetings

The Roger Williams Club will ne.
with Mrs. Saunders Patterson. 70 Bang
street, at 7.30 Monday evening.
The DeborahS will meet Monday after
noon with Miss Helen Holmes, 90 Cou'
street Members are requested to COM
prepared to sew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19
John Mckeever

The death of John McKeever occurred
in the hospital Saturday evening after a
long illness He was born in Ireland
about "A years ago blu. had lived in New
York many years. lie enlisted in the U.
S. navy at Brooklyn July =, 1854. and was
discharged at Philadelphia June %, 1865.
He was admitted to this Branch Aug. %,
1911. A widow, Mary Mckeever of Long
Branch, survives. The funeral will be held
at 9 A. NJ. June q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Brownson of 50
State street announce the engagement of
their daughter, Leonora W. Brownson.
to Dana c. Sanborn. Mr.. Sanborn will
be remembered as instructor of sciences
at Cony the year of 1914. and he Is now
an instructor in New Bedford High school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19

Melville Smith OF Winthrop street, who
passes the winter in Florida, has return
ed to Augusta and was accompanied by
his daughter, Mrs. Herbert p. Doane of
Worcester, Mass, who will pass the sum-
mer here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19

Willie, infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willie Bolieu, died at o'clock Sunday
evening at their home, % Laurel street,
aged six months. Funeral arrange
ments will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19
1t. Rev. Bishop Walsh

Ri. Rev. Bishop Walsh of Portland
then addressed the audience. He stated
that the church was intended first of
all to be a place of worship, for the
Christian religion was established in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Marion G. Chapman was one of the
prompt scholars az the Williams school,
Grade s, being neither absent, tardy nor
dismissed for the entire year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19
Mondays Concert Program

March-"St. Louis Tickle" Seymore
Overture-'"The Prince Of DRAMA" Latann
Waltzes-"Legend of the Rhine" Gungl
Selection from katy Did, Hoshna
Teddy after Africa Pryor
"a Rural Celebration" Hufe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19
SUPERIOR COURT

Waterville, June II.
340-Cushman W. PUlsifer of Minot
VS. Chester Pulsifer Of Clinton; F. w.
Clair, Esq, for plaintiff and G. NJ. Chap
man, Esq, for defendant. This was a
trespass case, wherein the plaintiff
claimed he had been assaulted, struck
by piece Of board, in the hands Of his
uncle, the defendant. The defendant not
appearing the defendant was defaulted
and the case was heard in damages by
the court. The plaintiff stated that he
lost months work by reason Of the
injury to his shoulder. The. trouble
grew out of a divorce case that was
then pending in the family.
Damages assessed at $3.50.
In the next two cases. Berliawsky VS.
Baron. F. W. Clair. Esq, for plaintiff.
and p. A. Smith. Esq, for defendant.
Mr.. Smith was reported sick upon the
opening of court this morning.
There being no other case that could
be reached today an adjournment was
taken until Monday morning at $50
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19

An air propelled hydroplane has been
built in France for use on shallow rivers
in Africa,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19

the world to teach men how N ~.
ship Almighty God. All the teacSi...
and sacraments Of the church ara =
tended to make men know how -
down upon their knees and worship :,
mighty God.
THE church will belong to Alm,,,.
God, not to you nor to me" cal.
Bishop Walsh. And he said that a. -.
church is made of stone and bric,. -,
should last for hundreds of wears 49,
SO they might hope that 1000 va,r,
from now Catholics will find the cbrro,
that the members of St Aucust;ro',
parish built.
THE church stands on a hill in -,
Capital city of Maine and from j: u,n
go forth a doctrine that means muc,
for Maine" He said that the law ..
God will be taught in the church and
the doctrine that teaches the p4on,.
that they are obliged to obey the lave
of the State and city as we'll as the Law
Of the Lord. And thus the church will
be a temple for the honor and glory a.
the State and city.
And in closing he spoke of the a..
bors of the previous pastors for new
st. Augustine church and he request.
ed the members of the church to WORT
with the pastor for the honor and
glory of the Catholic church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19
Bishop Walsh Lays
Corner Stone of
NewChurchSundav

Large Number of People Assemblies at the New
St. Augustine Church to Witness the Impres.
sive Ceremony, Among Them Many Members
of the Catholic Clergy and Also Represents.
tives of the City Government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19

The growth of st. Augustine's par
iSh has been most remarkable. II.
parish was set off from st. Mary's IN
1887, the first rector being FIR. Plan,e
who remained but a short time and
was followed by MonG. Arthur A.
Hamel, who now has charge Of a
large church at Biddeford Mona
Hamel was the real founder Of The
parish, having opened the school and
laid the foundation of most of its &C.
tivities. He was succeeded by Fr A.
c.. LaRiviere, who came here in lg,
and remained until his death in 1911
The project of a new church was yeT
dear to the heart of FIR. LaRiviere and!
he collected before his death nearly
800, 900 for that purpose. FIR. Zenon B
Decary, who succeeded FIR. LaRiyien
has carried forward the project witt
great earnestness and as result at
the completion of his first two yeasl
of service, which will occur in August
of the present year, he will see the new
edifice nearly completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19
Time 20:15 2.5

Cornell was second in each race. Neither
Columbia nor Pennsylvania had the pow
er to give the Syracuse or Cornell Fights
real battle. All four crews stroked out
the race gamely but he Syracuse combi-
nations had. both the rowing technique
and the physical strength to stave off any
squirt made by the other contendtrs.
The varsity oarsmen from Syracuse won
the feature race of the day. defeating
Cornell by little over a length of open
water, with Columbia about seven lengths
back of the Ithaca crew and Pennsylvania
four lengths behind the New York oars
men. The official times of the crews for
the four miles were: Syracuse. 3O15 Us;
Cornell, 022 AS; Columbia, 2o.i1 IA Penn
sylvania, 2052 As.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19
SYRACUSE CREW
WINS REGATTA AT
P0uCHkEEPSIE

Poughkeepsie, n Y, June 1s-syra-
cuse University's eight cared crews won
the two principal events of the 22nd
annua, regatta of the Intercollegiate
Rowing Association here late Saturday.
The freshman race was postponed until
Monday. In both the four-mile varsity
and the Junior two-mile contest, the
Syracuse oarsmen took command of the
struggle shortly after the start, and
were never headed. sweeping across the
finish line in perfect form and with
plenty Of power apparently in reserve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-19
ELECTIONS

Continued from Page One)
The day book., 1916-09-29
NEWS OF THE DAY CONCERNING CHICAGO

Sunrise, 5;45; sunset, 5:36.
John KokuIa, beggar, arrested, ap-
peared in court with 18-mOnths'
child for whom he begged. Dis
charged and given Sc.
Geo. P. O'Connor, the gambling
squad, promoted to senior detective
sergeant.
Mrs. Lillian Vernon, actress, sued
for divorce by Walter Vernon, come
dian. Desertion charge.
Richard c. Adams, Niles, Mich, ar
rested in New Century hotel on the
charge of annoying girls.
Georgiana Porter sued Ned E. Tall
man for $4,000. Alleges assault
and battery.
Will of Theo. Wasserman, who
killed wife, baby and self, leaves $780,
900 to mother.
David Herbert had fortune told by
Mary Marino, 665 S. State. Lost $50.
Called police. She returned money.
Chas. Larson, 81, 845 Buckingham
pl., found dead. Gas.
Peter Mueller, 204s N. Halsted,
found dead. Police probing.
Frank E. Gormak sued.for divorce
by Hannah Gormak, cruelty charge.
Theo. MelIek, 5126 LoftIs av., tried
to win back estranged wife. Scrapped
with brother. Shot and wounded.
Morris KapIan, 2427 Rice, arrested
on charge of trying to flirt with Mil
dred Solomon, 1856 S. Trumbull av.,
in movie show.
Mrs. Hazel l.. Slower sued for di-
vorce by Jas. E. Stoyer. Charges in
fidelity.
Woman thought to be Mrs. Anna
Lodel dropped dead in front of 159>
N. Green.
John Shea, mgr. Coney Island inn,
Burnham, arrested on charge of re-
ceiving' stolen auto.
Z Mrs. Theo. Young, 1888 Calumet
av., charges Mrs. E. J. Wynes. mgr,
q L
The day book., 1916-09-29


Tied to Lucy E. MutteTer, who only
speaks German.
Unidentified man knocked uncon-
sciOus by auto at Jackson and Gin,
ton. Autoists sped away.
Bandits got $50 from hoIdup of sd
looms of John Brietenbach, 36O1 S.
Wood, and John Kosiek, 300 Her
mitage av.
Chas. Foley, Ala S. Clark, election
judge, drowned in river at Clark st.
Body of man, weighted down with
30-lb. stone, taken from river at 39th
st.
Eugene S. Pike, father of City
Comptroller Pike, seriously i'll from
infection of leg.
PoIiceWonan Alice Clement arrest
ed Thos. Mullen and Jos. Kournske
on charge of beating horse.
Winifred Van Patten, 9, Evanston,
stricken with infant plague.
Paul Oxen, 2551 N. Southport aV.,
engaged to, marry Gusta Hebel, 1922
GreenView av., sued for $25, 900 by
Jennie BOrk. Breach of promise
charge.
Federal grand jury refused to in
dict Atty H. ]. Meyerovitz, held on,
perjury charge by Judge Lands.
Small caused slight damage in
Northern Trust Co.
Com'r Moorehouse wants 81 ,0O0,-
600 bond issue for purchase Of sites
for garbage disposal
Pullman Free School of Manual
Training will be dedicated tomorrow.
Late J. N. StilIson, owner of res
taurant, left estate of $4,000.
Tita Ruffo, Chicago Opera Co. star,
arrested in Italy after auto killed
boy. n
Spiker Fleming, saIoonkeepers
Wells and Chestnut, and ThOs. Gar
Tity arrested for alleged assault on
Jos. DAWN. Case continued.
John KrzuskuIksi, 2053 Coulter,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-22
WINDSOR HOTEL NOTES

Misses Mary M. James. Mary A. Pat
terson, Clara Carter Jardine Carter
and Ada Hillard were party of young
ladies from Lumpkin shopping In
Americas today.
King Stillman, of Atlanta, is
we'll known visitor in Americas today.
lie has large farming interests in this
section
Thomas Schwalm, the congenial
salesman for Sherwin & Williams Paint
Co., who has been in the city for sew.
eral days taking orders for the famous
s. & w. paint will leave tonight for
his homt in Savannah.
J. G. Carlisle, of Savannah, and T. P.
Wade, of Columbus, were officials of
the Central OF Georgia railroad called
, to Americas Thursday on business.
Leroy Wall, travelling salesman for
the Gulf Refining Co., was in the city
for short time Thursday en- route to
his home in Macon for the holidays
NJ. H. Gold, chief civil engineer for
the Seaboard railroad. was in the city
yesterday, having been called here on
an important mission.
George H. Upchurch, star salesman
for the Underwood Typewriter Co.,
PASSED through Americas on his way
to Jacksonville, Fla, spending the
Christmas season with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. r. Duncan are guests
at the Windsor, motoring over from
Columbus on yesterday.
G. A. Wright, special representative
of the Texas Oil Company, is business
visitor to Americas today.
E. G. Foster, of Atlanta, well known
here as the representative of the Singer
Sewing Machine Co., is in the city on q
brief business visit.
G. H. Jauney, of the cotton firm of
Jauney & Co., who has been making
headquarters in Americas this season,
will spend the Christmas holidays In
; Montgomery.
| ]. T. Walters, of Rome, is in Amer
I icus today, having important business
| here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-22
RichIand Riddle Writes Santa.
PARROTS OF ATLANTA
HAVE KISSING RECORD

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 22.-Atlanta
has loving couple which holds the
kissing record of the world, with one
thousand kisses an hour kept up for
six hours, making six thousand kisses
IN half day
They are not human beings, how
ever, but a pair of loving parrots be-
longing to Mr. and Mrs. Clyburn on
North Boulevard.
The parrots are below the average
in their ability to talk, but when it
comes to love-making they have got
Dan Cupid skinned mile 1t has been
discovered that in addition to their
propensity for affection they accom-
pany almost every kiss with a sort of
love MARBLE
And another strange feature of the
strange performance of the strange
pair of birds is that they seem to pre-
fer the darkest and gloomiest days for
their love-making.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-22
FOURTH NATIONAL BANK
EMPLOYEES GIVEN HAND
SOME CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 22.-Employees
OF the Fourth National Bank of this
city today are facing the prospect of a
Christian made Unexpectedly happy by
share in the profits of the institu-
ton of the institution to which they
have rendered faithful and loyal SER
vice.
THE cost of doing business has in
creased, but the cost of living has gone
up by leaps and bounds" declared
Captain James w. English, the presi-
dent of the bank, in submitting the
proft-sharing plan to the directors yes
terday afternoon, and they very
promptly approved it and authorized
the payment of the bonus to all en-
ployees.
Everyone, exclusive of officers, who
has been in the service of the bank for
two years or more was paid six per
cent. of his or her 1915 salary, and en-
ployees of shorter service were re-
warded in proportion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-22
ATLANTA NEGROES TO HELP
THE AFRICAN TROOPS

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 22.-Its long
ways from Atlanta's Darktown to the
jungles of Africa. and it has been
quite while since the ancestors of
local darkies came over in the slave
ships that used to pillow the Spanish
main, but none-the-less and Just the
same Atlanta negroes are not going to
be left in the shade when it comes to
this business of aiding war sufferers.
They have started a fund for the
African troops now fighting for
France in the trenches along the
western front, and they expect their
nest egg of 800 to grow to consider
able proportions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-22
Lee Roy Bushels Letter.

Americas, Ca, Dec. %, 1916
Dear Santa Claus
! am little boy four years old. ]
am too little to go to school, but !
want you to bring me a tricycle. and a
horn and some fireworks and big gun
that will shoot some shots. Dear
Santa think of mamma and papa, and
bring them something to. Yor ufrien.l
LIE ROY BUSBEE.
RichlaRd kiddie Writes Santa.
Richland, Ga, Dec. %, 1916.
Dear Santa Claus:
| am eight years old and in the sec
Dnd grade. Please bring me an air
rife, bicycle and nice faincoat and
cap. Your little friend
EARL FLEMING.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-22
Ardelle Stanley Send so Cents.

Ardelle Stanley Send so Cents.
Americas, Ca, Dec. %. 1916.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me a cowgirl suit, a
pair of bedroom slippers and some
gloves. l am in the first grade at
school, and like to go to school very
much.
l have a little sister six weeks old /;
please don't forget her.
Don't forget to bring me some candy
and fruit. Your little friend
ARDELLE STANLEY.
Enclose soc for Empty Stocking
Fund.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-22
BRITISH LAWMAKERS ARE
P2OR0GUED UNTIL FEB

LONDON, Dec. 22-The British par
lament was today prorogued until
February 7th, on which date they two
house will re-asseInble, with the re-
Gently organized Lloyd-George minis
try in full control of the government
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-22
LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS

All letters will be published before
Christmas, although possibly not on
the same day they reach the Office
Editor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-12-22

What is the use of putting off
the buying of Xmas presents till
the stores are crowded and the
goods picked over? Below we
suggest a few useful and very ap-
prOpriate gifts.
A Stein-BloCh Suit or Overcoat
Smoking Jackets of newest styles and
materials
Bath Robes, great VARIETY of colors
Comfortable House Slippers
Dr. SIS Gloves in all coiurs and finishes
Sweaters in any style or color wanted
Silk hose in both fancy and plain
Chidren'S Play suits in variety Of styles
Fancy Neck Ties in Xmas Boxes
Fancy and plain Handk erchiefs i'm boxes
Leather Collar Bags
All you have to do IS to come
to our store, make your selt Ction
now and your Xmas shopping is
through with.
RYLANDER SHOE co.
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1916-02-25

Forget the word stranger
''You compel me to; will not use it again. Shall
l tell you everything"
"rhat will be BEST then no fresh mistake is pos
sble"
She drew deep breath, the heavy lashes hiding
her eyes.
IL am hungry she confessed, almost in
whisper "That is the bitter truth, Monsieur:
have not eaten since yesterday
stared at her, too surprised for immediate speech.
You do not beeYe27
fYes but it is so strange; | hardly realize
the possibility You must go with me some
restaurant at once and my eyes searched the electric
signs opposite The story wait Where shall
we go?'
She tried to smile, yet trembed that her fingers
casped my sleeve. The slight pressure appealed
even more strongly than her words.
"That-that is good of you. | cannot talk until
| have food; II Is the reaction which makes so
weak; the-the knowledge that have found friend
The Springdale news. [volume] (Springdale, Ark.) 1887-1990, 1916-02-25
CAPTER=
UNeoyERING a CONSPIRACY


T HAVE small recollection of where went only
| it was not far, but involved ride III an elevator
Not until seated opposite each other At
a small table did | really have intelligent view Of
my companion. Is | glanced across at her, Will
ordering from the extensive bill Of fare conscious
of a newly awakened interest. Not beautiful per-
haps not even pretty, if judged BY accepted STAN
ards, my vis-a-yis certainly most attractive
slender girl of medium height, With dark eyes and
hair, the former thoughtful and bit dreamy; Tie
latter most abundant and glossy. Her face
white, but the skin clear, and, she turned her
head To look 1T the occupants of the other tables
| could but observe the well-modeled features,
pressiTe Of character and high breeding. What
ever she might claim be-ehid of the farm, girl
of the working cass-her appearance, we'll
her language, bespoke ancestry and social stand
ing. confess this discovery 10 relief
and must have exhibited my feeling BY
conscious outward sign, Tor the lady glanced across
at qlestioningy y.
Nv hats It, Monsieur
you will laugh if | tell YOU, I replied uneasilY
"fhen tell me, pray, for l want excuse
i have been looking at you for the first time in
the light and approve wholly
Indeed, . her eyes dancing. That is nice, but
a confession that previously you we're somewhat
doubtful
why, yes; you see you
oh know leaning forward to speak
softly. You have been troubled By my humble
origin; my confession Of having to work for living
You began to fear you were IN contact with one Of
the lower classes, And now2n
.tThe thought will never again occur Mademoisele
| convinced converted. In America il is not
IN France in Europe; IS il that you work from
love of art because the soul aspircs2'
She laughed at this heartily, with white teeth
cleaning between red lips, and eyes dancing
Not poetical: mol no. little gcsticulation Of
the hands, ungoyed, but showing white and
rnglcss. 1t is very prosac my work. and its main
purpose is the purchase OF bread and butter. We're
you in need, Monsieur
Not you mean-what YOU call broke; | have
been hungfy-yes; and thirsty. On campaign one
suffers often, and | also been lost in African
forests and nearly persisted But money! tbs true
have always possessed that
sfhen you know nothing of what il really means
to be born poor; to have to struggle from early child
hood for every luxury, almost every necessity; TO
have to your schooling, working while your
classmates play, and then, graduation, accepting
the first offer of employment. That has been my
life, Monsieur, and IL is not uncommon one. Il
does not seem to Inc / little GIRL for can
scarcely remember back to u time when | was not
burdened by responsibilities She paused leaning
her head on her hands, but still with eyes on M
face. 1t is all right to talk of and ambition ba
some lives must learn early to put such dreams aside
and front the stern realities of existence thankfully
accepting what the gods send"
"You have dreamed, however; it is written III
your face"