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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Jane Knox Of Oakland left Tuesday for
Belfast for a few days.
Miss Ella Webb who is employed as
stenographer for the Central Maine
Power CO. Of Rumford is passing her
three weeks vacation at the home Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Webb.
Mrs. Burrill Of Weeks Mills is the
guest of her son Harvey Burrill OF
Herd street.
Mrs Burrll accompanied by her
daughter in law, Mrs. Harvey Burrill,
visited Monday in Augusta.
Eugene Whittier of the Central
Maine Power Co. is passing his two
weeks vacation in Readfield.
Mrs Joseph Libby has been the
guest of Lewiston friends for few
days.
The Pythian Sisters, a number in
Winslow belonging to the order, will
pass Friday at DR.. Browns cottage at
Wintergreen Isle in Massachusetts
lake, leaving on the 10 o'clock Oak
land car. All will carry a picnic
! lunch.
| Mr. and Mrs. VIM. G. Miller who
have been the guests Of their parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred F1ewellon, while
enroute for their home in Buffalo,
N. Y, will visit southern Connecticut
and New York City.
Miss Zadie Reynolds has gone to
Long Cove, where her sister, leila has
been for the past month.
The picnic held by the Congregational
Sunday school Tuesday at Charles
| Drummond's grove, was well attended.
A large number Of children being pres
ent and all enjoyed the various games.
A picnic lunch of cakes, fruit. lemon
AIDE, and ice cream was served at noon.
The committee having charge Of the
picnic were Mrs. D. c. Day. Misses
Zadie Reynolds and Helen Patterson.
Charles Drummond while on a load
Of hay Monday, had the misfortune to
fall, and will be confined to the house
for few days.
Mrs. Frank S. Garland entertained
Mrs. Merton Hodges Of Winthrop, re-
Gently.
The many friends Of Clement Downs
regret to learn he Is in the Augusta
;. hospital for an operation for appended
| tbs.
The four automobiles Of gypsies that
went up Benton avenue Monday after
noon, attracted some attention. Es-
pecially the fine cars they had and the
number of children they carried. They
| reported they were bound for Bangor
Mrs James McGinnis and daughter,
| Miss Helen McGinnis, returned Tues
day afternoon from Peaks Island,
where they have been passing several
| weeks.
Mrs. Percy NJ Cram who has been
| quite i'll is improving.
| Miss Jennie Thyng has returned home
after several weeks visit with relatives
at Pennington.
| Mr. and Mrs. John Reid Of Dorches-
ter, Mass, are the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Herd Of Benton avenue.
Harold Roundy passed the weekend
| with East Benton friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03
ALMA

Fred Maloney of Bremen is en-
ployed at John Palmer's for the haying
season.
Mrs. H. P. Jewett who has been
passing the past two months in Halo
well with her brother, Henry Pearson.
returned home last week.
Henry Nelson, c. E., and son Ches-
ter of Rumford Falls were in town last
week for the purpose of estimating the
cost Of new concrete dam at Head
Tide. They were the guests of Ches-
ters grandmother, Mrs. H. A. Pottle,
Saturday.
Miss Winnifred Erskine Of Boston is
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. c. Erskine.
Frank Ellington Of Waterville is
passing his vacation at B. A. Bailey's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rosco Seekings and
two children, Earl and Gwendoline Of
Portsmouth, N. H.. were the guests
last week Of Mrs. Seekings' brother,
j. A. Palmer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Graves, also Of Waterville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geness Puffer 60 to w. !,
ford, where Mr.. Puffer is employee !"
one of the mills.
Earl Stevens was in Larone for ".
days last week from his work in F0''
land hotel.
Erwin Austin was home last week w.
his work on the Somerset Railroad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

The mid-week home-gathering Of the
First Baptist church will be in union
with the Congregationalists in the Bap-
fist vestry with Rev. H. r. Mitchell as
leader. The topic Of the evening will
be Earthly Toll and Heavenly Reward
These mid-week prayer meetings are be-
ing very well attended considering that
it IL vacation time. A cordial invitation
Is extended to all and especially to those
not having other Affiliations. Service be-
gins at 7.45 as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Three DRINKS were before the police
court Wednesday morning. All pleaded
guilty and they were given various SEN
fences. No. got 80 days in jail with
sentence suspended on condition that he
get out Of town and stay out. No.
was sentenced to pay the costs or serve
Is days in Jail and the same dose was
administered to No. 3. They could not
raise tho money and accordingly made
the trip. Patrolman Cunningham doing
the honors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

which leaders declared was caused
principally by several spirited con-
tests among candidates for high state
Offices.
w. c. Landson today had a good
lead over B. S. Gaitskill in the race
for the Democratic gubernatorial
nomination. In the first Congressional
district on the Democratic ticket. DR..
Eva Harding is ahead of Herbert J.
Corwine. Governor Capper, who was
unopposed. led the Republican ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03
LARoNE

The last meeting Of the NJ. I. s. was
with Mrs. Alice Bigelow on July Is when
reading program was given inter-
spersed with music on the phonograph.
The next meeting will be with Mrs. Edna
Priest on Aug. %. the subject being.
Small Fruit Industry"
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kidder Of Water
vile were weekend visitors at the &C.
dars and with them came Mr., and Mira
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03
KANSAS FEATURE WAS
BIG REPUBLICAN VOTE

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 2.--with a vote
cast which political leaders and cleo
ton board ofiicials today judged to be
not more than a third Of the repistra-
ton. Kansas came through her fifth
state-w1oe primary yesterday with
less than the usual excitement. Prob
ably the feature Of the day was the
heavy Republican vote cast,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

The baseball game between the Elks Of
Bangor and those Of Waterville will be
staged at Alumni field Thursday after
noon and a redhot contest is looked for
The men from the Queen City are com.
ing over confident Of victory but they
will have to meet fast and we'll drilled
team representing the local lodge and II
is certainly going to be some game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

The planking Of the Ticonic bridge was
finished Wednesday afternoon and the
material and tools were removed. The
work has been accomplished in quick
time and an exceptionally fine job has
been done by the men in charge. The
whole bridge will now be treated with a
coat Of tarvia and 1t is expected that
this will make 1t last for long time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Several members Of the Kennebec Bar
Association in this city will go to Taco
ma Inn Thursday. where the annual
meeting Of the association will be held
There will be a field day with a baseball
game and other sports and this will be
followed by the business meeting and
one Of the famous dinners at the inn.
Several from here will make the trip by
automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Contractor f. Payson Witham has
started work on one-story brick block
between the Holmes store and Elmer
Craig's store on Temple street. which is
to be built for the L. H. Soper estate.
The building win have frontage Of 80
feet And will make q fine store for some
one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Notices were posted Wednesday by
Constable George A. Jellison for the
drawing Of grand jurors at 10 O'Clock on
the morning Of Friday, the fourth day
of August, and the drawing Of traverse
jurors for the September term of court
at 10 o'clock Friday Aug. l..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

The office Of the Western Union was
moved Wednesday from the old building
where it has been for number Of years
to the Edith building. where fine offices
are being fitted up for 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Rev. ]. K Wilson. who has been the
editor of Zions Advocate for the past
few years, left Wednesday Tor bostoA
where he will be for time before ac-
cepting his new position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Hapworth re-
turned Wednesday from the Y. M. C.
A. boys camp at Lake Cobbosseecon-
tee, where they have been employed
during the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03
WINSL0W

Aiex nerd has returned from Will
.oios beach, Where he has been pass
ing his two weeks vacation. Mrs.
Herd and children will remain there
longer.
NIL ana MRS. Henry Fish and Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Harry E. Kidder. who is passing the
summer with relatives in this vicinity,
returned Wednesday from visit with
friends in Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Mrs. Emma M. Yates returned on
Wednesday from Boothbay Harbor,
| where she has been visiting with rel
atives for several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

In answer to an appeal for hospital
supplies for use on the border, the GO.
E fund in Skowhegan was reduced to
about $50 below nothing, but $500 worth
Of supplies, cloths, pillows and the IKE
have been sent. Owing to the great oe-
mand for all supplies in Texas 1t IS next
to impossible to buy so much as a
tooth brush where the boys are station
ed.
Miss Lydia GARNER left Tuesday att
ernoon for Foxcroft, where she Will
pass a two-weeks vacation. She was
accompanied from here by her sister,
Mrs. E. S. Booth, who was returning to
her home in Waterville.
Mrs. Charles Dalyrymple returned
Tuesday to Waterville after br1ef VS.
it with her father here.
Miss Beatrice Genthner left Wednes-
day for Damariscotta where she will
pass q. week with her mother.
Charles R. Cook, former manager OF
the American Express Cos. office here,
left Wednesday to pass month at
Squaw Pan lake.
Miss Bertha Merrill was calling on
WdterVllie ITleIluS WeuiiooooS'
Mrs. James Fellows. Mrs. Elise White
and James White left Tuesday for an
outing at tho seashore.
Miss Violet Robinson left Wednesday
for Dexter where she will visit for sew
eral days with Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Barstow
Following are the recent real estate
transfers as recorded at the Somerset
| registry of deeds:
Bingham-Albert P. Murray to Sim
con ]. Whitney ct al, land on Murray
street.
| West Forks Pl-Frank Fitzsimmons
| to Inhabitants of West Forks Planta-
ton, 17A square rods Of land on Can
ada road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

G.. z. Embree, manager Of the Maine
Farmers Exchange, returned Wednes-
day afternoon from a business trip 70
the western part of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03
SKOWE]ECAN NEWS
Funds On Hand Reduced After Answering APP
peal for Hospital Supplies for Co. E-Recent
Real Estate Transfers in Somerset County
Repair Work at Court House-Many Person
ole

Cornville-Lizzie r. Savage to Har-
low w. Rowell, Philander c. Whittier
place on County road.
Skowhegan-D. F. Hobart to Deloert
B. Hobart, lot and building. formerly
the Skowhegan market. east OF trust
Co.. on Water street; Uriah L. Foss
to Mitchell S. Betters. land and build
ings on Milburn street.
Madison-D. F. Hobart to Delbert b.
Hobart, homestead and all land con-
nected at East Madison Lower Mills.
Solon-Maurice w. Hall to Noah M.
Woodbury., 40 acres of land with build
inss. formerly belonging to Arthur o.
Stedman.
New Portland-Tenney W. Luce to
Harriet A. Bubier, Eustis, the Hovey
Luce homestead farm of 100 acres.
Miss Mabel French is at home from
Lewiston for a rest.
Mrs. Hollis Stitham and two children
Of Pittsfeld arrived here Wednesday
| for visit with Mrs. Stitham's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Roullard.
Mrs. William Mebane, formerly
teacher here, now of Greenville, is Wis
| iting friends in town.
Charles F. Ward was a business Wis
| itor in Waterville Wednesday.
| Masons are at present doing repair
work on the court house, which con-
sists principally of cementing up joints
in the granite and brick work where
the mortar has worked out.
Mrs. Minnie Emory and Miss Blanche
Emory are to pass some time at their
cottage at North pond, Smithfeld, the
latter Joining her mother there Wednes-
day.
| Miss Evelyn Reed and Howard and
Malcolm Reed of East Madison Wis
tied their aunt, Mrs. A. K. Perkins,
| Tuesday and Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Foster Eaton. who has been visiting
at his home in the city for few days
has returned to the Eaton farm at Corn
vile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Rev. F. H. Stedman of St. Marks
Episcopal mission will be the speaker at
the Y. NJ. c. A. shop meeting at the
railroad shops Thursday noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Walter v. Michigan, the contractor
who has the Center street paving job
was at his home in Richmond Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Willis r. Ward Of China was in the
city Wednesday on business for the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Day Of Show
hogan were calling on friends in the
city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Miss Blanche Letourneau, clerk In
the city clerks office. and Miss Grace
Noel were at Old orchard Wednesday
for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

James Reed, who is passing the sum
mer at his camp at Ellis pond Is Vlslt-
ing with relatives in the city for a rev
DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur fash and tw
children OF Boston are visiting relative
in tho city for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Headquarters Man Ralph Sturtevan'
was off duty Wednesday, being the
guest of friends in Augusta for the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Blaine Owen Of the Augusta Office Of
the Central Maine Power Co.. was a
business caller in the city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

]. B. Dysart of Athens was a bust
ness caller in the city for the day
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Mayor and Mrs. F. E. Boothbay left
Wednesday for an automobile trip to
the White Mountains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Dexter H. Spaulding Of the Central
Maine Power Co., was in Skowhegan
Wednesday on business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03
MoNTyILLE
John c. Carey

CENTER-John c. Carey passed away
Wednesday morning at his home at Nc
Farland's Corner.
The funeral was from the Montyille
Methodist church Thursday at 1 P. NJ,
Rev. H. B. Sellers of Belfast officiating.
Mr. Carey leaves a wife and two sons
DR.. James Carey and Daniel Carey both
of Colorado. Mr.. Carey was a member
of the NJ. E. church. the P. of II. and
a life long Republican. He has filed the
municipal Offices within the gift of his
townsmen many times in a capable man.
ner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03
RAILROAD
WAGES
Shall they be determined b,
Industrial Warfare or
Federal Inquiry?
To the American Public:

To the American Public:
Do you believe in arbitration or indus.
trial warfare?
The train employees on all the railroads
votedwhether they will give their leaders
country to enforce their demands for 100
million dollar wage increase.
The railroads are in the public service
your service. This army OF employees is in
the public service-your service.
You pay for rail transportation 3 billion
dollars a year, and ~ cents out of every
dollar from you goes to the employees
On all the Eastern Railroads 1915 tn.
employees earned these lowest highest and averag.
of alU shown by the payrolls-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Miss Ethel Allen of Pittsfield was
calling on friends and doing some shop
ping in the city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Toronto has completed 4 new industrfa
school costing 100000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

Carl A. Blackington went to Bangor
Wednesday morning on legal business
for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

LOOKING FOR A DENTIST?
II so. come in and consult US. We
can assure you that If you intrust
the work to US that 1t 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.
DR.. S. A. COBB'S
Maine Dental Parlors.
~ Main Street. Tel. 33e.W
dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

ELISHA LEE, Chairman.
p. r. ALBRIGHT, CENT Manager,
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
L. ". BALDWIN, Cent Manager,
Central of Georgia Railway.
C. L. BARDO, Cent Manager.
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad.
E. H.. COAPMAN, Vics-Prssidenh
Southern Railway.
.. E. COTTER. Cent Manager,
Wabash Railway.
r. E. CROWLEY, Asst. Vice-Presiden4
New York Central Railroad.
G. H. EMERSON, Cent Manager,
Great Northern Railway
c. H. EWING, Gent Manager
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
E. ". CRICE, Asst. to Presidens
Chesapeake 4 Ohio Railway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03
Fred A. Clement

Fred A. Clement
Fred A. Clement died Thursday after a
brief illness with typhoid pneumonia.
P. W. Jaquith and E. A. Davis vera in
Waterville Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

A 100 million dollar wage increase tor
men in freight and yard service Qess than
one-hfth of all employes) is equal to 5 per
cent advance in all freight rates.
The managers of the railroads, as trustees
for the public, have no rig hit to p lace this
burden on the cost of transportation to you
without a clear mandate from public tri-
bunal speaking for you.
The railroads have proposed the settle.
ment of this controversy either under the
existing national arbitration law, or by refer
ence to the Interstate Commerce Commits.
sion. This offer has been refused by the
employees representatives.
Shall nationwide strike or an
investigation under the Gov
eminent determine this issue?
National Conference Committee of the Railway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03

A. 8. CREIC, Asst. 10 Recsiesrs,
St. Louie & San Francisco RsilfssA
c. W. KOUNS. Cent Manager.
A'chison, Topeka & Santa 70 Railv'N
II. ". McMASTER, CenT Manager,
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
N d. MAHER, Ties.PrsstdssG
Norfolk and Western Railway.
JAMES RUSSELL, Cent Manager.
Denver q Rio Crande Railroad.
A. M. SCHOYER, Residens Vice.Prss,
Pennsylvania Lines West.
v. L. seldom, Tice.PresidsnI
Seaboard Air Line Railway.
A. J. STONE, Vice. Presidens
Eric Railroad.
G. S. WAID, Tiee.Prss. & Csn7 kassSsR
Sunset Central Lines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-01
THE CHURCHES.
Methodist Episcopal Church.

Sunday School at -. E. ..9:43 a. IN.
Divine Services at 49,. L LOO a. III.
Theme: Lest We Forget"
EpWorth League at 200 p. m.
Evening Services at. 500 p. III.
Theme: "Religion in Politics..
Our quarterly communion service
will be held following the preaching
OF the word Sunday morning. Let all
of the members OF the church be
present.
The sermon next Sunday evening
will be call to attend the primary
on Monday following. 1t is u chris
tan duty to pray. 1t is also a chris
tian duty to vote. Come and let us
consider the matter together.
We want all OF the members of our
Epworth League to be present at the
devotional services sunday evening.
Some ARRANGEMENTS Will Lave to be
made to select four delegates to at
tend our Epworth League convention
which will be held at Derby, June
Goth and 2lst.
Sunday morning we will read the
report of attendance at prayer meet
ing, Sunday school and EpWOrth
League for the month of May. We
have a fine report to present to you.
You will want to be present to hear
it read.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-01
National Facts and Figures.

This years income tax receipts
are estimated at S120, 100000, as
against $50, 100000 last year.
1t is estimated that the total cost
of the Panama Canal will approx
mate 1915, 100000.
In the united States there are
935, 100000 acres Of arabic land. Of
which only 400,000,U00 are under
cultivation.
CALIFORNIA; raisin crop is now )
times as large as that OF Spain. Last
years California crop totalled 25O,-
100000 pounds.
The country's annual pension bud
get has decreased steadily since 1913
when it reached high mark OF
s1l4,0O0,O The total this year is
$15S, 065, 900.
The United States Bureau Of Fish
cries expects to distribute this year
among the rivers, streams, lakes and
coastal waters Of the country o,OOo,-
100000 or more baby fish.
The government through the ma
tional forest reserve commission, has
purchased 1850 acres OF land, COM
prising siXty-one tracts in the Appa-
lachian and White mountains.
approximately OUU,uDU llOISeS anu
100000 mules have been exported
from the United States since the war
in Europe began, of which so per
cent or more were taken for use IN
the armies Of Europe.
In 1914 the total value OF all farm
products in the United States was APP
proximately $4,000. 100000, which
is $50 100000 more than the total
for 1913, and breaks all records. The
1914 total is more than double the
combined value Of farm products i'll
teen years ago.
The American dollar is now taking
the place of the English sterling as
the basis Of exchange. With the sur
plus funds of Great Britain, Germany
and France now needed for war sup
plies the financing of great CONNER
cial enterprises in South and Central
America must be done by American
money, and this means in American
dollars.