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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

While no large building of importance
is being constructed in Waterville this
year with the exception of the extension
TO the plans of the Reyes Fibre Co., the
amount of building will be fully up to the
usual, as a great many new houses are
being constructed. In the Gilman field
there is the usual amount of new building,
at least four or five new houses being
under construction there and one more at
least being under consideration. On near
ly every street of the city at least one
new house is going up, and contractors
and carpenters report that they are hav-
ing all the work they can handle. In adj
dition to the new building there is a grea,
deal Of repairing and changing about 60
ing on. so that everyone is busy. 1t was
hoped by the people of the city that at
least one new business block would be
constructed, but the plans for 1T have
apparently fallen through for this year.
The only new building being done by the
city proper is the addition to the Brook
street schoolhouse, which will cost about
5000. number Of the other school
houses Of the city are having quite ex-
tensive repairs but nothing out of the or
binary. The largest single job is the adj
dition to the plant of the Reyes Fibre CO.
which will practically double the capacity
OF that plant. The new part is being
built entirely in Waterville and will near
quito an increase to the business of the
city. The foundation for this is nearly all
in and It Is expected that work on the
superstructure will be started in a short
time It will take well into the fall to
complete the work here and a good sized
crew is being employed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Plans are under way for four-team
baseball league to take the place of the
Twilight Baseball League for the remain
der of the season. The new league will
be composed of teams from North Vas
salboro, Fairfield, Oakland and Water
Vile The three towns all have good
teams at the present time and it is
thought it will be possible to organize a
team among the teams Of the Twilight
League which were from Waterville If
the plans go through, Waterville and
these three towns will have some very
fast baseball for the remainder Of the sea-
son. 1t is hoped to get the plans far
enough under way so that the games can
be started next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

The rain Of Friday put a stop TO out
side work in the city for the most part
The work on the bridge was not held
up as the men found it rather more
comfortable working than under the
sun Of Thursday. Good progress WIS
made during the day. the work being
somewhat hampered by lack Of men.
several more being needed. The work
on Ticonic street was also carried for
ward in spite of the rain, but Contrac-
tor Nelligan's men were forced to lay
off for the greater part of the day.
Other outside work was also held up
and haying of course was at stand
still. The rain was not welcomed by
anyone as good clear warm weather is
badly needed in this section now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

of Commerce has received word from
the New York World that they would
like to have the people of Waterville
contribute to the fund which is being
raised for the lighting of the Statue of
Liberty. The fund is being raised by
patriotic societies all over the coun-
try and it is expected that at least
$4,000 will be required. 1t is probable
that some Of the patriotic people of
Waterville will do something in this
line but it is doubtful if any official
action is taken by the chamber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22
HEARING ON THE
GILMAN WILL AT
EAST CAMBRIDGE

Boston. July PA hearing on the
will of Anna King Gilman, which was
filed in the probate court at East Cam
bridge 20 years ago and in which her
estate was bequeathed to trustees fo-
the benefit of executives who might
be called upon to face litigation such
as she herself went through, is
scheduled for today
Yesterday V. K. Smith, a New York
attorney. entered an appearance in the
case, for whom it is not known, a.
though it is thought that he repre-
sents Frazier Gilman, a brother Of
Brooklyn.
Miss Gilman dice at Rowayton
Conn. on July s. Nothing had been
heard from her for 20 years, at which
time she eft Wakefield presumably for
England.
On July 10 word was received at the
probate court that she had died. The
files of the Office were searched and the
will found.
In the will Miss Gilman cut off her legal
heirs with one cent each. Her later life
had been spent in litigation as executrix
of the estate Of her father, Nathaniel Gil
man of Watervile, and little wonder is
expressed in that city of the strange pro-
visions of her will She gave as reason,
for cutting off her relatives that she had
not been shown an act of kindness by any
of them in years.
Her estate is estimated roughly at $780,
ooo. Pres. Daniel H. Gilman Of Johns
Hopkins university, Baltimore Is named
as executor.
1t is presumed that. in view Of Miss
Giman's death In Connecticut, an effort
will be made to transfer proceedings on
the allowance Of the will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

a two year course. playing on the
varsity football team during his first
year at that institution. He is
member Of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
After leaving college he went into
forestry work, in which occupation he
spent seven years. being employed
widely in Maine, and on the immense
Corbin Park reservation in New
Hampshire as we'll. In 1915 he estao-
lished the Augusta Wardrobe System
and has been proprietor since its
foundation. During her sons alb
sence the business is being carried on
by his mother. Mrs. Emma L. j. Met
calf Lieut.. Metca;f has made his
home at Is Perham street. Augusta.
He enlisted in the Capital Guards one
week before the Mexican raid on Co
lumbus and was elected corporal
shortly before leaving for Laredo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

City Marshal Robinson received
word Friday from PEOPLE in Massa-
chusetts, asking him to look for their
son, who had left home several weeks
ago and had not been heard from I'M
til Thursday, when they received a
postcard with a Waterville view and a
word that he was in this city. The
description of the young man was
shown the officers and Patrolman
Weiss recognized it as that Of young
man whom he had seen going ava '
with the United States army recruit
ing officer on Thursday Inquiry at the
Office developed that he had enlisted
and had been sent to Fort Slocum. The
marshal then notified his parents
where he could be found
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

The last day of the Board of Regis
tration was equally as busy as the
first and at its close a total Of 10 new
names had been added to the lists.
These were we'll scattered about the
various wards of the city and there is
no great increase in the number in
any one ward. 1t has been about the
slowest session that the board has ever
had and there has been practically
no one about at any time. The work of
writing up the new books started as
quickly as the board had finished and
the books will be ready by noon Sat
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Workmer from the street depart
ment have been at work putting in a
new catch basin on Center street near
the Elm street end and in doing so
went down about six feet under the
surface of the street and there found
the remains of an old rock drain. 1t is
square in shape and must have been
built to take care Of the water in some
time that is beyond the memory of the
most of the people Of the city certainly
1t is very solidly built and must have
been costly structure when the work
was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

There was an exceptionally large
number Of cars from out of the State
In the city Friday, several of them be-
ing large touring cars in which par
ties had come nearly half way across
the continent. All of the New England
states and many of the middle Atlantic
and middle west states were represent
ed on the street at one time during the
afternoon. The most Of the out-of-Sta;e
drivers We're dreading to drive over
the clay roads in the rain and had their
cars equipped with chains on all four
wheels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22
kennebeC Journal Ads
Give Practical HELPS

S advertising took on this char
~ acter, and was more and more
aimed to interest and inform,
it gained readers. House wives
learned that through reading the
advertisements of the stores they
could really learn things about COM
modities and their prices, without
spending needless hours of "shop-
ping" Thus the circle of people in
fuenced by advertisements expand
ed with consistent and solid results.
All life and living tends more and
more to organization, to system, to
efficiency Of method. Buying for the
home, almost the last of the great
businesses of the world to come un-
der the sway Of "business methods"
at last felt the impulse toward eff
cheney. The housewife learned that
she,> too, was Gin business and that
she owed it to herself and to those for
whom she acted as buyer to see to it
that her task was performed with eff.
ficiency and economy and wise judg-
ment. Thus the circle Of people IL
fuenced by advertising widened and
expended in a greater degree.
And the expansion of the circle
goes on. If merchant holds the at
tention and interest of the people in.
this city who read and are Influenced
in their buying by the ADVERTISE
ments he need not worry about other
people or other problems.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22
ADJUSTMENTS
At City Opera House

Francis X. Bushman in Metro feature
was the attraction at the City Opera
house on Friday and this star of flmdom
proved to be at his best. A fine program
of minor pictures was also shown. Three
shows will be given on Saturday. at 2
o'clock in the afternoon and at $50 and
$50 in the evening-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

City Clerk Letourneau and his as
sistants we're busy all day Friday get
ting the material ready for the ballot
H. e places on Monday. Everything was
in readiness before the office closed
for the night and there will be no oc-
casion for Sunday work this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

The members of the kennebec Bar
Association in this city have received
notices of the annual meeting which
will be held at the Tacoma Inn Thurs
day, Aug. 3. A number from here are
planning on attending as fine time is
being planned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Frank Pelkey, driver Of public au-
tomobile, was before the court late Fri
day afternoon on a warrant sworn out
by City Marshal Robinson. charging
him with violating the traffic ordi-
nances by stopping his car on the
wrong side Of the street. He was SEN
fenced to pay a fine amounting to $4.4S
and he paid and was released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Two new enrollments were received
a: the city clerks Office for the prima-
ries during the past week. They were
both new voters to the city who were
accepted by the Board of Registration
and then Immediately enrolled in the
lists of the party of their choice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22
OAKLAND
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to extend our thanks to
our many friends and neighbors who
have so kindly sympathized with US in
our great bereavement, also for the
beautiful floral offerings.
GEORGE H. BUSH & FAMILY,
JOHN B. VIGUE,
W. E. VIGUE,
n. A. VIGUE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

The New York Bar Harbor express
was a very heavy train Friday morn
ing and was about enc hour late in
getting to the city. The train this year
does not seem to be hauling as many
people as it did last but some days it
has a big load.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Owing to the repairs on the Congre-
gational vestry now going on the pri-
mary Sunday school so far held each
Sunday, will be given a vacation until
Sept. 10, when better facilities for work
than ever before will be available.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Miss Eta Monahan, night operator
at the telephone Office, who has been
off duty for several weeks on account
of illness, will return to her position
on Monday night. Miss Lillian Crock
EFT, who has been taking her place, will
leave for Massachusetts for a short va
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

A number from this city are planning
on attending the baseball games at Show
hogan Saturday between Skowhegan and
Belfast. The trip will be made by auto
mobile and the fans were busy all day
Friday getting up automobile parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

s. E. Beardsley, we'll known Socialist.
will speak on the Common Saturday eve
ming at s O'Clock on the subject of Pre-
paredness" Mr.. Beardsley has been here
before and is an interesting speaker and
if the weather is fair will doubtless have
a good crowd out to hear his views on this
subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Private car No. 1900 Of the Maine
Central with President Mcdonald rs
a passenger was attached to the rear
% train No. 102 Friday afternoon. Mr..
Mcdonald had been on an inspection
TIP to the eastern part Of the division.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

There was a good attendance at the
benefit dance given at the New Elks'
hall Friday evening for the boys of Com
pany H who are on the border. Music
for the event was furnished by the Wa
terville Military band and everyone had a
delightful time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Woods have re-
turned from a short fishing trip which
they have been enjoying during Mr..
Woods vacation from his work at the
Waterville Iron Works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Miss Jessie Bradlee, one Of the
teachers in the public schools, who has
been at her home in Massachusetts, is
visiting with friends here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Mr. and Mrs F. NJ. Bates and son of
Dorchester, Mass, are guests of riends In
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Mr. and Mrs. James f. Jackson have
returned from a two weeks automobile
trip through New Hampshire and Massa
chusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

E. r. Drummond. who has been in Port
land for several days on business and as
the guest of relatives. returned home Fri
| day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Elwood T wyman. who is passing the
summer at his cottage at Snow pond, was
in the city Friday on business for the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

L. S. Young. mall transfer clerk at the
Maine Central station, who has been TAX
ing vacation Of Is days, returned to his
duties Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Dexter H. Spaulding returned Friday
from a few days business trip to Mon
son and vicinity in the interests of the
Central Maine Power Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Rev and Mrs. T. J. Coolbroth have re-
turned from a vacation which was pass
ed in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Mr.. and Mrs. II y. Whitaker and child
have returned from Worcester. Mass,
where they have been guests Of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

H. Nicely Jones, formerly a sub-mas-
ter of the Waterville high school, was
! calling on friends in the city Friday
| for a few hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Mrs. Anna NJ. Drummond and q
party Of friends will leave Saturday
morning for Portland by automobile.
returning Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Miss Gladys Meservey. who has been
visiting relatives in Boston, has returned
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thomas have
returned from a visit Of several weeks
with relatives in Connecticut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Frank w. Alden returned Friday after
noon from business trip to the western
part of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Miss Helene Rouke. who has been visit
ing relatives in Boston and Augusta, has
returned to her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Miss Olive Quincy has gone to Lake
wood where she will be the guest of
friends for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

DR.. Henry Moor of Providence, r. l.,
is visiting with friends and relatives
in the city for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Justice Warren c. Philbrook was In Au-
gusta Friday on business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

c. w. Gilman Of Augusta was a business
caller in the city for the day Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Joseph Barstow was in Augusta Friday
on business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Miss Rita McDevitt Of Pawtucket, r. l..
il the guest of friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

c. H. Allen was a business caller in
Augusta Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Spearin are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth of a
daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

IT IS THE DUTY Of every Republi-
can to attend the polls July gath at the
Senatorial Primaries. Vote for Bert
M. Eernald.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22

~ IME was, and within the memo.
ries Of many of us, when but a
few people read advertisements
and those with misgivings.
Advertising had not yet found its
proper place in the economy of life.
Much of it was neither informing
nor dependable nor of interest.
AS with other phases of life, time
brought changes. Little by little
the tone of advertising imp roved.
and it came to be of use and service
to the people. It developed, gradual
ly, into medium of information for
the people about commodities and
products and and facts and figures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-22
METCALF AND HENNA

Continued from Page One)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
Jim Leaped Upon Him.

received the answer to the enigE-l which had bewildered him since he had regained his senses. He had just heard the explanation of the puzzle as to why he had not been shot after the fight in the office and left there.
 The reason that the spies had taken him prisoner and carried him away was that he had shown that he had learned certain of their secrets. If they had killed him or left him in the office building their act would have operated only to direct more attention toward that office, and they would have lost all opportunity to trace through him the location of the fault in their chain of secret agents. With Jim a prisoner and in their power they could force from minor apparently they were determined to try to force from him-what he knew about them and how he learned 1t, so that they might mend their chain where 1t was broken or at least take precautions against the break bringing greater danger to them. Till they could dis cover where the fault was 1t was plain that they must move with extreme caution and at too great risk.
 Jim's teeth clenched and his hands strained as he recognized this situa- ton. Bole brought to his lips the glass of whisky and water. He forced a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-28
l IS Words 5c Farmer Classified Ads Phone 2QS

such realization of his present condi- ton that he made no move after the first, which told him that he was se- curely bound. He made no outcry, and after his first look at the black leather couch upon which he lay he closed his eyes again and lay as inert ly as possible.
 The smell of strong tobacco, of the sort smoked in a pipe, was the first sensation which gave him knowledge of his surroundings. The smoke was thicker at one moment than at an other and thus told Jim that the smoker was then in the room. He was sitting-or standing-quite still, for, though Jim listened intently, he heard no sound but the puff at the pipe. The denseness of the smoke indicated that the room was small, and as Jim ven tured to peer above the edge of the couch he discovered that to be the fact.
 Before he observed these details Jim had supposed that he was pris- oner in the office into which he bad broken or elsewhere in the office build ing-perhaps in some basement room. Now he recognized that he must have