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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
OAKLAND

The annual business meeting of the
Lake View Cemetery Association was
held at the home of George II. Bryant
Monday evening The following officers
were elected: President, G. w. Gould
ing; vice president, G. T. Benson;
secretary, Fred Hallett: treasurer, C.
f. A. Winslow; auditing committee, j.
E. Harris, Mrs. F. S. Given, l.. NJ. An
drews superintendent, G. H. Bryant.
specia, business meeting was called
at the High street Mission Monday
evening for the election of superin-
tendent. Mrs Sarah Y. Lorng, who is
sc years OF age, was elected. She is re :
markedly active and well able to full
fill the duties of the office. During the
day, over 100 signatures had been Sc
cured on a petition among her friends
that she be elected to fill the position.
E. T. Burrowes and Walter E. Bur-
rowes, contractors Of Portland. We're at
Ten Lots recently to locate the site for
the new Memorial building which Is
to be erected. The foreman is at work
row and will soon have crew of men
TO assist him.
MAYNARD, the five-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. H. L. Giberson. who live on the
Fairfield road. accidentally set their barn
on fire Tuesday afternoon about O'Clock.
Hamilton Giberson, grandfather of the
boy, who is about so years of age, was
the first one to reach the barn. He sue
ceeded in leading out one horse but was
unable to get out colt belonging to Syl-
vanus Richardson. father of Mrs. Giber-
son, which was kept there. In trying t,
do so his hands and the top of his head
we're burned so badly that DR.. V. c. Tot
man was called to dress the wounds.
Before help could arrive the high
wind had helped the flames to complete
Nv destroy the barn. and had carried
burning shingles and brands across the
Messalonskee stream starting a forest
fire and grass fire on land belonging
to the Central Maine Power Co, and
DR.. Marquardt, about mile distant. Be-
sides the barn and the colt about so
hens were burned. The barn and con-
tents were valued at about $500 and
insured for $500.
Mr.. and Mrs. Giberson returned Tues
day from Groveton, N. H.. where they
went Saturday to accompany the re-
mains of Mrs. Hamilton Giberson for
burial, whose death occurred at their
home Wednesday.
Mrs. Byron Sawtelle is very Ill. a
consultation Of doctors being necessary
Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
BAILEY HOUSE
OF BATH SOLO, TO
WOOLWICH MAN

Bath, Me, May 9.-The Bailey house
on Middle street has been sold to AL
ton b. Thwing Of Days Ferry, Wool
wich. Mr.. Thwing las purchased the
attractive Colonial home with the idea
of converting it into two-apartment
house. This is one Of the finest estates
in the city. The house was built by
the Baileys, who held possession of it
until the last of the family passed
away a year ago. Last spring public
auction was held of all the furnish
ings and since then the home has been
unoccupied.
There is a stable ir connection with
the property and generous grounds.
Baths Chamber Of Commerce pro-
poses to see if the new stretch of State
highway between Brunswick and Bath,
4.59 miles in length, is likely to be
built this year. A committee will con-
fer with Gov. Curtis, Congressman Nc
Gillicuddy and the State Highway
Commission in IN effort to hurry the
work along.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
Hon. 7. F. Callahan Is
Speaker Before Two
Of Waterville Clubs

of our international rights, followed by
failure to uphold and defend them, the
present administrator has suffered in
loss of prestige with the other nations
Of the world. President Wilson by his
reversal of position and unexpected
change of attitude on almost every i'm
portant question. is confronted with a
strong and growing opposition from
members of his own party in Congress
due in large measure to their lack
of confidence in him as leader. Re-
framing from taking political advant-
age of this want of harmony between
the President and his own party. the
Republican minority in Congress have
|steadfastly supported the President in
those policies which they believed to be
for the best interests and welfare of
the country.
THE affairs Of our State should also
claim our attention, as they are of vi
tai Importance to every citizen. 1t has
been said that the real and true test Of
efficiency in government is to be found
in the manner in which an admins
tration conducts the finances of the
State. or, in other words, the business
of the State. The needs and require
mentS of the State are many and va
ried, and are constantly growing. 1t
should be our first duty to meet those
wants with the least burden to the
people. To this end there should be
the fullest cooperation between the
Legislature and the executive.
THE entire good roads bond issue of
s2,O00.00O is like a business mans capt.
tai: The oftener it is turned over. the
less he will have to borrow. I am in
favor of 100000 a year for State High
way trunk lines, but I believe that this
sum should be raised with the least tax
on the people: and. for this reason, l
favor reissuing the paid bonds each
wear"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
WINTHROP CENTER

Jefferson Smith and Arthur Head Of
Waterville were visitors at the Y. NJ.
c. A. farm on Monday.
Mrs. George Bailey has recently
shingled her buildings.
Martin Higgins, who has success
fully managed the farming Of the Y.
NJ c. A. farm for the past year, has
been engaged to continue as manager
for the coming year.
The road machine has been at work
on the roads from Winthrop to Win
throp Center, getting them in condi-
ton for the summer months.
Mr. Morse of Monmouth has pur-
chased several lots of russell apples
around Winthrop, which will be pack
ed and shipped to Boston this week.
The apples raised last season at the
Y. NJ. c. A. state farm have been sold
to parties in Waterville and will be
packed up and sent off this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day. Capt John Turck
The funeral of the late Mark II. Rid
ley was held from the Home at 8 A. NJ
Tuesday, Rev. c. H. Temple officiat-
ing.
The picture program for Wednesday
will he "Yust from Sweden a three
reel Rex Safety First and Last; an
Imp comedy, and Love and a Saw
age" Nestor comedy.
The funeral of the late John J.
Slattery will be held from the Home
chapel at 9 A. NJ. Wednesday, Rev. FIR.
Michigan officiating.
Two members reported Tuesday from
furloughs: Michael Driscoll from
North Adams and James Meagher from
Fall River.
Clark Priest of Cape Elizabeth, late
Co. 3. 9th Ohio Inf, and Charles
Hoyle of Worcester, late Co. G. 5Sth
Mass. Inf. We're Tuesday admitted to
the Branch.
The new members in the Band are
James Mele, clarinet; Emile n. Du-
mails. cornet; Harold K. Fairbanks.
trombone; and Edward F. Cunniff.
cymbals. Upon all public occasions
the band will wear the full dress uni
form
Carl Pfeifer, clarinet player, has re-
signed to accept a position in New
York City.
Burroughs were granted Tuesday to
Dan Cram to Springfield; John Ryan
to Boston, John w. Tufts to Franklin;
John ]. Grady to Ashuelot, N. H.; Pat
rick F. Hayes to lewiston; and Chas.
w. Lyons, John F. Henley, John J..
Murphy. Joseph H. Sargent and Jo-
seph c. Munsey to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
MAJOR FUNSTON CONTINUES
MILITARY ORDERS WITHOUT
CONSIDERING NEGOTIATIONS

with General Scott regarding the
status of American troops in Mexico.
was offered as General Obregon's ex-
cuse for not signing the agreement.
To Close Negotiations
General Obregon, it is said, again
has sought from the Central govern
ment authority to C!cse the negotia-
tons. American officers insisted and
Mexican officers admitted, that the
next move in the negotiations belonged
to Obregon.
Appeals for Protection
Residents of menaced border towns
continued today to appeal for more
adequate protection. but the scarcity
O. troops made it improbable that their
requests would be granted. Whether
the American troops will cross the in
ternational line into Mexico in their
pursuit of the raiders was not indi-
Gated by General Funston, but it was
pointed out by other army officers that
such action was improbable. At army
headquarters, it was anticipated that
official sanction WOULD be given such
action, but it also was realized that
General Funston could not get togeth-
er from the troops available force
strong enough to engage in such an
expedition. 1t was intimated that if
the troops that have been sent south
from Marathon should encounter any
of the raiders. they would he pursued
even if the trail led into Mexico, but
that there could be no intention Of
sending the few hundred men any
great distance into Mexico because of
tie impossibility of maintaining a Ions,
line of communication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

r. Pearson of the Methodist church at
the home of the bride, the single ring
service being used. Mr.. Alley was
resident of Winthrop many years. but
several years ago moved to Caribou,
where he is superinte ndent of the fish
hatchery in that town Mrs. Alley has
also lived in winthrop long time and
both are we'll known in this vicinity
Mr.. and Mrs. Alley will make their
home in Caribou and the best wishes
Ct their many friends go with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Carr of Mt
Vernon were recent visitors Of friends
in town.
Miss Maggie Rafter was the guest of
Mrs. f. H. Horne last week while on
her way to New Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest c. Parker of
Auburn were visitors in town Monday
and Tuesday. to attend the wedding of
Mrs. Parker's aunt, Mrs. Cora S. Ing
ham.
G. n. Smell of Fairfield was the guest
of his mother, Mrs. j. H. Bates, Sun
day.
The monthly ceremonial meeting of
the Camp Fire Girls Of the Congrega-
tional church will be held Thursday
evening. May II, at the home Of Miss
Evelyn Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
SUCCESSOR TO
DIR. H. K. STINSON
is APPOINTED

General Orders No 17-Dr. David
L. Williams, Asst. surgeon, Sd class
Marion Branch. has been transferred
by the president of the board of man
ayers of the Eastern Branch. as Asst.
surgeon 4th class. and assigned to duty
May 10 1916. vice Capt. Henry X.
Stinson, resigned. in effect May 9. 1916
BY order of Colonel VIM. F. Hurley.
and inspector
The above general order We're Tues
day posted at the Branch. DR.. Stin-
son came to the Branch nine years
ago and by his efforts was promoted
from fourth to first assistant surgeon.
He was we'll liked by all who knew
him. He was interested in the sports
and was president of the Athletic AS
ISOLATION. He was a good worker for
the best interests of the baseball team
and his efforts We're always appreci-
ated. He is president of kennebec
County Medical Association.
DR.. Stlnson is at present in Rich
mond, where his mother has been i'll
for some time. He is a graduate Of
the Richmond high school, class Of
1893. and of Bowdoin college medical
school. Before going to Togus he was
located for four years at the Augusta
State hospital. He is prominent in
Masonry, and is member of the Sons
of Veterans and of the Abnaki club
Of Augusta. He has not made public
his future plans.
DR.. Stinson married Georgia Hewins
Of Augusta, who was for several years
nurse at the Togus hospital.
DR.. Stinson goes with the good
wishes Of all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

Fl Paso TEX, MAY 9.-Without con-
the negotiations between Maj.
Gen. Hugh l.. Scott, chief of staff of
the American army, and General AL
varo Obregon, Mexican minister of
war, Major General Frederick Funston
continued today to direct military OPP
erations in the Big Bend region of
Texas. How far the operations will be
carried. was not generally known ana
there was reason to believe that even
General Funston was unprepared to
predict what the American troops
would be doing or where they would
be a week from now. Whether they
cross into Mexico in search of MeXi-
cans who raided Glenn Springs and
Boquillas Friday night and Saturday
will depend upon circumstances after
the four troops of cavalry that yester-
day detrained and started south, have
arrived at the border.
Another Conference
1t was indicated that another con-
ference between Generals Scott and
Obregon might take place today and
that Obregon is expected to be in
position to sign the agreement en-
tered into by him and General Scott
last week. What was expected to have
been the final conference came to an
end late yesterday without any agree
ment having been reached. Neither
Gen. Scott nor Gen. Obregon was con-
WINGED that the time to break off the
negotiations had arrived. however. and
tentative arrangements for another
conference was made. The failure to
receive from CarranzS unequivOcal au-
thority to conclude the negotiations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

There will be meeting of those inter-
ested in the Trolley League proposition
for this city at the city council rooms
at 40 Thursday evening at which an or
ganization will be formed and the work
of soliciting funds will he started. 1t is
hoped at this meeting to get the organ
ization perfected so that a committee can
be appointed to go out and get the neces-
sary money and that it will have behind
it some real backing. SO that the people
who are asked to put their money into
the plan will know that it will be careful
ly handled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

A meeting Of the officers and man.
ayers of the Twilight League was held
Tuesday evening at the City council
rooms. The rules under which the
league was to play this year were dis
cussed and various things connected
with the playing Of the schedule was
taken up and settled. The matter of
the makeup of the league was left to
the executive committee which was also
authorized to draw up a schedule. 1t
was also voted that if possible the
league should open it's season on May
20. The next meeting will be held May
25 for the adoption of the schedule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
COLBY COLLEGE

There will be an important meeting Of
the Sophomore class Wednesday after
noon in the chapel. 1t is probable that
the second year class will discuss. at
this meeting whether or not, the dread
ed Sophomore sheet. known under very
many names, as the "Wollop' the
"Guillotine' will be issued this year.
This publication has been an annual
affair for the past ten years. being one
of the few duties of the Sophomores to
edit 1t. This year the Druids, the Jun
ior honorary society have passed res.
olutions to the effect that they are
against the publication and will unite
their efforts to disbandon its publicatio
and it now awaits the pleasure Of the
class to see If this public statement
will have any moral force on the rul-
ing Of the class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
Eight Americans
Escape Captors
Men Taken by Villa Bandits Overpower Guards
and Return to American Soil

Marathon. Tex, May 9.-Overpower-
ing their guards, the eight Americans,
seven of whom were employees of the
Porto Rico De Boquillas Mines, cap
tured by Villa bandits last Saturday.
made their escape and today are on
American soil. DR.. Homer Powers of
San Angelo, Texas, was among those
who escaped.
here today by Earl Halter, the mine
superintendent, who also said that j.
Deemer, the Boquillas storekeeper,
and Monroe Payne. Negro. We're
prisoners of the Mexicans. Halter did
not believe either had been killed.
The Americans who escaped were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

Earl Halter, mine superintendent: r.
Hasbrouch. assayer; DR.. Homer Pow
ers, w. Butler, Nick Patsorious, N. r.
Mcknight. George Scott and Austin
SwayZe.
Halter says that Deemer was un-
doubtedly being held for ransom.
A cowboy brought word that the
Mexican prisoners would be held as
a ransom Cor Deemer's life.
Four Americans identified with the
Roberts and Neill Wax Co. at Still
we'll Crossing. Is miles from Roquillas,
have not been heard from. They are
Thomas w. Roberts and his two sons.
Edward and ]. E. Roberts, and j. e.
Owen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

Timothy F. Callahan OF Lew
hun, e.ate auditor under Ex-Governor
, N',,;.n r. Haines and candidate IN the
" nrimaries for the Repuohcan gu
juno .or,a, nomination, was the speak
eef nasore the Congregational Mems
Uaterville, Tuesday evening.
s Gu callahan discussed both national
NJ, cote issues and made an excellent
anu by the mastery way in
'mw =. considered many important
matters. D.o, 1,srher+
,,nhv OF Colby college and after
-,,;,g the club for the opportunity
y ,e,nr present. launched at once In
oil ". address. He said that the first
10 . 1T, that presents itself in a dis
'u s;on If the political questions OF
'us a.v is whether the Democratic
Nv NV has measured up to its possibil-
,',.. 7. was the speakers opinion that
.so nrinciples advocated and the pol
". nrre,,ed by the Wilson admins
Nls .:on have not merited the approval
NJ the people.
turning to state issues. Mr.. Callahan
,.-oussed at some length the annual
.i,,s tax assessed by the last Leg
:.,..u,e ard said that he believed that
annual tax Of 9la mills would have
.ao, sufficient He pointed out that
.s;s half mill made difference to the
Wv of Waterville of $4,000 year. He
sa;d he was opposed to the creation
o,an appropriation clerk to prepare
a,onc,al statement for the governor
I'D council to submit to the Legisla-
.rrs declaring that this business
esou,d he handled by the auditors Of
flee.
coming to the question Of good roads
~ said that he preferred an annual
concentration Of 100000 for the con-
struction of trunk line highways rath-
~ Than a tax Of one mill which he be-
vovod would he an unnecessary bur
den on the people.
A. the conclusion Mr.. Callahan was
uarmlv congratulated by the members
If the club after which he was lur-
ried 10 Colby college in a waiting au-
tomobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
Five Lose Lives in Fac
tory of Powder Co.
at Lake Hopatcong
MANY INJURED
Thirteen Hurt but None Danger
Observation-Disclosures Attrib-
utes Explosion to "Unexplain-
able Accident" - May Have
Been Mistake in Mixing

Lake Hopatcong, y. j., May 9.-Flve
workmen were killed and Is injured.
none dangerously, al noon today when
three dynamite mixing buildings of the
Atlas Powder CO., at Landing were de-
moliShed by dynamite explosions. An
other mixing house was destroyed by
fire resulting from the explosion. Many
persons here at Landing, Dover and 9TH
er places miles distant. were cut py
flying glass from windows shattered by
the force of the explosion.
The Dead
The men killed were Force johnson,
Landing; John Hcrischo, Landing; AL
bert Masker, Nctcong; Theodore Young,
Netcong; George Zoiteck, Elizabeth.
The mixing houses, heavily barricad-
ed with wooden structures, were half
mile or more from the main buildings of
the plant in which 700 men were en-
ployed. None of the workers in the
structures which were wrecked escaped
death The roar of the explosion was
heard ten miles in every direction
Buildings a long distance away were
shaken; windows We're shattered and
dishes were thrown from shelves
The explosion was attributed by Supt
Reiderer to one of the "une Xplainable
accidents which some times occur in
the manufacture of explosives.
The only explanation he could offer
rs to the cause was that some one of
the men killed made mistake in mix
ing" Each house contained 800 pounds
of dynamite and in storage house
nearby was 5000 pounds of nitro gly-
cerine The buildings stood in a group
about a quarter of mile back from the
main highway leading to the eastern
shore of the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

All wearers Of corsets are respectful
ly asked to give the "Spirellas" a fair
trial. For comfort style and durability
they are unsurpassed. Economy Is
stamped all over them, comfort also.
Two thousand samples of spring and
summer dress goods, dainty and fine,
are to be left with you for inspection
upon request.
Toilet articles from the Walen labo-
ratories, Gloucester, Mass. Of Welles-
ley College fame, demonstrated also
by request. Telephone or write,
HARRIET N. WESTON,
Tel. 1881. Winthrop, Me.
mayesat&wed4w 49, etry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
George Pike

George Pike passed away at his home
on Pleasant street Tuesday morning.
Mr. Pike had been unable to walk for
about year because of Bright's dis
ease which caused his death. He was
81 years of age and was an employee
at the HollingsWorth & Whitney plant
in Winslow for many years before his
death Beside a wife he leaves a
daughter, Grace, and one son James
wi llbe announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

The chief Of the Augusta fire depart
ment and several members of the fire
committee of that city were here Tuesday
afternoon and inspected the White truck
owned by this city. Driver Perry and
Chief Berry took them out and gave them
ride about the city in the new truck and
they expressed themselves as being we'll
pleased with it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

The Pittsfield Lodge Of Odd Fellows
will be entertained by Samaritan Lodge
Wednesday evening and the degree team
of the visiting lodge will work the
Third degree upon II candidates. Sup
per will be served a o'clock and the
working Of the degree will follow. All
Odd Fellows who are in the city are i'm
vited to attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

There was largely attended meeting
of the Parent-Teacher Association at the
high school building Tuesday evening.
The meeting was addressed by Mayor
Frederic E. Boothby and his address was
received with great deal of pleasure by
those present Following the address
there was social hour and refreshments
were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

A meeting of the Equal Suffrage
League was held Tuesday evening at
the home Of Mrs. 7. 3. Ashcraft, "a
Pleasant street, which was we'll at
tended and at which there were a
number of expressions of opinion as to
why women should be given the vote.
Each member answered to a roll call
with reason and they were many and
varied, but all to the point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

Waterville High school has decided
not to enter a team in the track meet
of the Kennebec Valley League which
will be held in this city next Saturday
forenoon. Although some Of the boys
at the school might possibly be able
to take a few points. the chances Of
winning were so small and the lorna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
LOCAL NOTICE.

We sell Royal Society cottons. Hem.
inway's silks, Salter's silks. New sofa
pillows 29c.; runners for the table
and bureau 29c. You should see our
line Of candles mission and others, all
colOrs. We have pleased many with
new hats. Glad to see you. The Blue
Bird Gift Shop, Winthrop, Me.
may5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
Wednesdays Concert Program

March-"F. L. Appleton Theme
Sunshine and Showers"
Flath
Waltzes-"Our Wedding Day. Tobani
Selection from Don Carlos" Verdi
Rustic of Spring" Sinding
Medley Of war songs 0. the Boys in
Blue" LAurendeau
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

Basil I.arkin. who has been employ
ed as chauffeur for Hon. Martin Bart
lett has resigned his position to drive
! for his father this summer and his
place has been taken by Walter Love-
joy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
WINTHROP!
AIIey.lneham

On Monday evening. May s. at 8
o'clock Lucius Melvin Alley Of Carl
bou and Mrs. Cora s. Ingham Of Win
throp we're united In marriage. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. n.