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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
mrs. PAUL Al SUFFERS
SEVERE BURNS

Mrs. Roswell Paul was the victim of
severe burns on Wednesday evening,
when an alcohol bottle which she was
heating exploded and her clothing set
afire. Her clothes were burned from
her body and only by the quick work
of Mrs. John Colcord was certain
death averted. Mrs. Colcord was assist
ing Mrs. Paul in heating the alcohol
and when the bottle exploded and Mrs.
Paul's clothes were a mass of flames,
Mrs. Colcord wrapped blanket around
the burning form and the fire was
smothered. Medical assistance was i'm
mediately summoned and upon advice
of the physician Mrs. Paul was re-
moved to the Sisters hospital in Wat
erville, where her condition was re-
ported as quite serious but she appear
ed resting comfortably at last reports
Mrs Paul makes her home in Benton
and does nursing. She was caring for
Mrs. Eliza Barton at the time of the ac-
cident and was preparing hot alcohol
bath for her patient. The bottle was
overheated on the stove and the explosion
resulted. Mrs. Paul's arms and legs were
badly burned but her many friends hope
for a speedy recovery.
The marriage intentions of Roscoe Cliff
ford and Miss Mary White, both of this
town, are on file at the town clerks Office.
The second alarm from Box "a, cor
ner of Main and Pleasant streets, with
in So hours was sounded at $50 p. NJ.
Thursday afternoon. The new fire
truck made a quick run to the scene
and found only small chimney fire in
the house owned by Frank Landry and
occupied by Joseph Dostie and family
Only two chemicals were used and the
all-out whistle sounded at $50 P. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
VIM. A. Norton Of Rockport.

VIM. A. Norton Of Rockport.
William A. Norton, who retired from
the Boston police force three years ago,
on account of ill health, died Tuesday
night at Rockport Of heart failure. aged
66. The last year of his police service
was at City hall. He bought a resi-
dence at Rockport which was being
converted into a summer home. Ono
son and one daughter survive. The in
torment was Thursday in Cushing.
Y. Of m. Seniors Elect Officers.
The Senior class Of the University Of
Maine elected officers Wednesday night
as follows: Joseph A. McCusker. presi-
dent: Harvey c. Waugh and Charles
H. Rice, vice presidents; Frank o.
Stephens. alumni secretary: Miss
Dorothy Mercier. secretary; Francis r.
McCabe and Stanley w. Stoddafd.
members of student council.
Anthony Gallant Of Wsstbrook. y..-,...
Anthony Gallant. aged n. died We'd
nesday morning at his home. 80 King
street, Westbrook. He had lived IN
Westbrook IS years and had been an
overseer of the poor In four admins
trations. His second wife. who was
Priscilla Doucette. two sons. Archie Of
Portland and John of Westbrook, and
two adopted sons. Angus and Emman.
uel. both Of Westbrook survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
NO POISON FOUND
IN STOMACH OF
MRS. P. PERRON

Lewiston, Me-, Oct. 19.-The report
of the State chemist on the analysis
of the stomach and organs Of Mrs.
Philomene Perron of this city. receiv-
ed Wednesday, indicates there was
no foundation for the suspicion that
Mrs. Perron's death was due to poison
Prof. Grams report says in part: u
have found that the only poison as sub
stance present is formaldehyde, whicf
is also present in the samples of en-
balming fluid sent. There Is conse'
ouently no evidence from the analysis
that death was due to poison
Mrs. Perron's body was exhumed
at midnight a week ago by Medlca
Examiner O'Connell and Capt. keegar
Of the Lewiston police. and 1t was SAID
that some of her relatives believed hei
death was not due to natural causes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
MT. VERNON

WEST-Rev. James Renfrew deliv-
cred an interesting sermon Sunday. his
subject being: He Who Wins Souls Is
Wise. Rev. ]. r. Grovnor gave an in
teresting talk after the sermon. Mr..
Grovnor has been passing the summer
and fall at Echo Lake camps and ex-
|pects to return to his home in Massa-
chusetts this week. =. - ~.E
A little stranger arrived early Tues
day morning at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Parker Bean near the village. Mrs.
Bean was formerly Miss Lois Blake.
j. r. Grovnor is assisting James
Renfrew for few days packing ap-
pies.
H. j. Blake has built new henhouse
recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
READFIELD

Rev. G. A. Palmer from Pennington
supplied the Methodist pulpit here last
Sabbath, Oct. Is, in the forenoon and
led at the evening service.
Miss G. P. Sanborn from Augusta is
visiting some Of her many friends in
this village this week.
Readfield grange is to entertain Mon.
mouth grange on Saturday of this
week.
Farmers in this vicinity are deliver
ing their apples and potatoes at the
station.
The roads are good and these fine
October days make the work a delight.
Mr. and Mrs. George Carson report a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
1.-THE STUDENT
COMMITTEE ON
ENDOWMENT
HAS ELECTION

Waterville, Me-, Oct. 19.-tSpeciaD
The student committee on the en-
dowment fund held it's elections in the
chapel Thursday afternoon. From the
proposed slate the following were
elected from and by both divisions:
President-Hugh S. Pratt of Corning,
N. Y.
Vice President-Flora Norton of
Kingfield.
Treas.-Phoebe Vincent of Houlton.
Sec.-Mark r. Thompson Of New York.
Executive committee-Eaton II, Thomp.
son IS. Tooker 10, sturtevant 20. Miss
White II. Chase IS, M. Titcomb 10, NJ
Smith 20.
The actual handling Of the proposed
three lectures by men Of national repute
will be done by these officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
FAYETTE

"Freckles" dramatiZed In story ana
song will be presented Saturday eve
ming at the Baptist church by Mrs.
Lottie E. Yorke, assisted by Marsters
C. Edwards, soloist, and Miss Hazei
Peck, accompanist.
The Ladies' Aid met Wednesday with
Mrs. Helen Sturtevant. AS it was Mrs.
Sturtevant's 18th birthday, surprise
features in the form Of program and
refreshments were in order AFTER the
work was through. Singing OF famlAar
songs was enjoyed by all. q reading
Memory" by Mrs. Irma Chase. Mrs.
Whittemore read a poem composed by
her husband, Mrs. Everett Creation
read an original poem sent by Mrs.
Charles Sturtevant for the occasion,
and Mrs. Mary Bamford read a poem
composed by her grandmother Bessie
Gle read my Trundle Bed" after
which Mrs whittemore and Mrs. Chase
sang a duet by the same name. Mrs.
Sturtevant then expressed her appre-
citation of the happy afternoon her
friends had given her and Of the many
she received. Refresh
ments of cake and cocoa were then
served, after which the guests departed
wishing Mrs. Sturtevant many returns
of the day.
Mrs. Sara Hubbard Is visiting friends
in town.
Heber whittemore is i'll at this writ
ing.
Mrs. Grace Gile returned Monday
from Canton, where she has been Wis
iting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sturtevant and
daughter Marion Of Rome were Sunday
guests at the home of Mrs. May Whit
temore, making the trip by auto
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Chase and two
children Of Fort Edward. n. T.. are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Chase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
MAINE INSURANCE
AGENTS OCT. 25AT
WATERv|LLE, me-

The annual meeting of the Maine
Association Of Insurance Agents will
be held Oct. Is at Waterville. Head
quarters will be at Elk's hall, the busi-
ness meeting will be held at Elk's hall
in the afternoon and banquet will be
held at the Elmwood hotel in the eve
ming.
c. M Goddard, secretary Of the New
England Insurance Exchange, will at
tend the meeting and explain the new
Classified Dwelling Rate System which
has recently been applied to the State
of Maine.
The new rate system, which makes a
stiff advance in dwelling houses rates
is just now very live question with
agents and the insuring public. It also
interests city officials as the base of
rate of cities depends on the condition
of the fire departments. water system
ETC.. so that city officials and boards of
trade all over the State are taking the
matter up for consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Mrs. James Johnston Of Calais and Mrs.
Woodbury. Jones of Windsor were callers
on Rev. and Mrs. j. r. Hall Monday.
Miss Idella Allard has gone to Boston
w. w. Wood and Pearl Cunningham
were business callers in Waterville and
Augusta Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Crommett and
children were guests Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. Scott Lewis at China village.
Mrs. Nellie Brown has gone away for
an indefinite time. $50
Several from this place attended the
Grange fair at Branch Mills Thursday.
Mrs. Frank Blaisdell of Augusta was
recent guest of Rev. and Mrs. J. r. Hail.
Mrs. Annie Weeks is visiting her broth
er at Branch Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
NAME COMMITTEE
FOR RECEPTION
-} TO SOLDIER BOYS

Mayor Boothby Thursday announced
the names Of the executive committee
which will be in charge Of the recep-
ton to the members Of Co. H on their
return to the city and also called a
meeting Of the committee at his office
for Friday evening at 7.S0. The COM
mittee is as follows: Mayor F. E.
Boothby, chairman; Jefferson c. Smith
Ralph ]. Patterson. Frank D. Robinson
o. P. Richardson, Vincent J. Donnel-
ly, Emery L. Hegarty. William ]. Ster-
ling. Edgar ]. Brown, George E. Vose,
George w. Verrill, Homer G. Daviau'
John D. Reed. Samuel Freeman and
Charles W. Pooler. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
war WILL END IN One YEAR, i,
BELIEVE THE BRITISH SOLDIERS
and ALS0eERMAN PRISONERS
Time to Force Decisive Victory from Germans Matter 81 Cal
culation, Says High Authority ~ - = ~
Copyright. 1916. by The. Associated

Copyright. 1916. by. The. Associated
>Press) =
British Front in France. Oct. IS. via
London. Oct. 1.-the war will last an
other year. according to the consensus
Of opinion among British soldiers and
their leaders. 1t is also the opinion of
the Germans II the Views Of prisoners
counta for anything. Before the grand
offensive started q high authority in
formed the correspondent Of The As
ISOLATED Press that the German line
would not be broken this summer and
that slow operations, wearing down the
Germans would be inaugurated and
would probably last through another
summer. With the approach Of winter
conditions. which make military move
ments dificult. this officer recalled his
prediction and speaking Of the situa-
ton today he said: r.
I'VE know what the German resources
were and what ours were and the time
required to force a decisive victory for
our arms is matter Of calculation"
H.. Prisoners Views
German prisoners taken during the
summer invariably spoke Of peace be-
ing a certainty in the autumn. They
regarded the Somme thrust as final
effort of the allies for a decision and
that after it peace would be made
Their tone has been entirely different
of late. They recognize that it is a
fight to a finish between the man pow
er and resources Of the two foes and
that an ultimate decision will come
from the fearful attrition on the west
ern front which will know no inter-
mission until the end. The Germans
are determined to make every village
on the western front a fortress which
will yield only when reduced to powder
by shellfire and every gully and crater
a machine gun post to secure the de-
fensiye against q critical defeat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
FINGER PRINTS
FOR PRISONERS

City Marshal Robinson has started
a finger print book and in the future
all prisoners who are convicted before
the court here. will have their finger
prints taken and the information which
is required on the cards carefully made
. out and the whole filed. Mr.. Robinson
and Officer Weymouth have been prac'
4 ticing taking the prints and have be-
r come very proficient in 1t. 1t is felt by
the marshal that this will be a great
aid in the work not only in this city
but may be Of assistance In tracing
crimes which are committed In near
by places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

AT Z period when, the wea Nor is sad-
verse to offensive operations elsewhere
the Germans are apparently using every
possible man.
The view Of the British officers Ia that
the Germans hope to crush Rumania so
that when they have to face a common
allied offensive in the spring thew may
not have to defend the Immense length or
the Rumanian frontier in addition 70 what
tney nave had to defend this summer.
s. English Morals
II ID universal remark among the
British that never has the morale Of tho
prisoners varied more than now. you
Will notice that we are always taking
prisoners and that the Germans get very
rev OF ours" said a STAFF officer. Though
small parties Of our men are bound to
get into hazardous positions in this kind
OF intricate operations at close quarters
they die rather than yield. This shows
their morale and the temper Of the situa.
ton. Some Germans have never fought
better and some have never fought so
badly as in the last few weeks. Today,
for example, 20 Germans practically
threw UP their hands and walked into the
British lines. The soldiers who took TENN
prisoners or their commanders had no
illusion that these prisoners typihed the
condition Of the German army as a whole.
There were other Germans who were
ready to fight with that ferocity that
expects no quarter 49,
However, whether it is German who
throws up his hands on the approach Of
a British charge or the survivor or a
score who fought to the DEATH the 'opin-
ion as to the duration of the struggle re-
mains the same. All believe that the
war has entered a stage where no COM
promise is to be expected and where vic
tory will go to the side with the ability
to stick the longest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
PAT FRENCH JOINS
'GR|D|R0N SQUAD
UNIV. OF maine

Orono, Me-, Oct 1s.-"Pat" French.
known to the Maine athletic world az the
champion broad jumper Of the State, sec-
ond only to Savage in the hurdles, and a
baseball player Of no mean ability, has
entered the fight along football lines and
was out both yesterday afternoon and
day before in the work of the team.
His first day out French ran through
signals, but yesterday was given a chance
to show what was in him, and made good.
He is fast backtield man, as those who
might have chance to know him could
easily imagine. and he can carry the ball
in fine shape. He will add to the team
and will without doubt make the Lewis
ton trip and play In the State series
games.
Wednesday night the last scrim-
mage before the Bates game was on
the card of Coach Tommy Hughitt,
and the football team which will prob
ably face the warriors coached by Bill
Parks at the Lewiston city were given
the hardest drilling of the season. The
team has come up wonderfully well in
the last week and the coach and play
ers are alike in thinking that it will
certainly be a big day for the Maine
team next Saturday. While they real
ize that Bates will put up an awful
fight and that scores in the past have
shown that Bates is better than Maine,
they will have to be shown the same
things on Garcelon field after o'clock
next Saturday afternoon.
The men went out yesterday about
and from that hour to o'clock practiced
in forward passes, signals and other pre-
lirninary actions. At 4, before the student
body, which was admitted to the field for
the first time this week, the team went
into scrimmage with the second team.
The line played fine game, the back
field men were fast and prospects rose
decidedly high as a result.
Captain Gorham was out Of the
scrimmage with a minor injury, but
will be all right to play Saturday.
Stewart and Coady showed up in won
derful shape and will play their hard
est Saturday against Bates. The line
from Reardon through to Hitler looked
better than ever and the spectators.
namely the students and coaches, felt
relieved at the old Maine fight" which
| once again, dominated the work of the
team in general. It was the old-time
pep which the team has lacked in
games to date that characterized the
practice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
FAIRFIELD CENTRE

Fred Taylor is to move his family to
the village. as he has work out there
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Jones are soon
to go to their cottage at East Pond.
Seldom Howe and family are to move
into the ]. "A. Jones house as soon as
it is vacated.
Owing to the high price Of potatoes
many farmers are hauling them to the
car from the field.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stewart. who
have passed the summer here. have re-
turned to their home in Melrose, Mass.
Mrs Mamie Nye Koran and two chill.
dren, who have been visiting relatives
here, left Wednesday for Rumford
Falls, where she is to live.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
EAST POND ROAD

Mrs. Minnie Palmer is ill with q Sc
we're cold and sore throat.
= Elmer Holmes has purchased nice
yoke Of oxen from Frank Rowe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beane of. this vicinity
have been visiting friends and rela-
tives in Mt. Vernon.
The farmers of this neighborhood are
gathering their apples.
Erwin and H. c. Palmer Of this
neighborhood were callers at Frank
Rowe's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Palmer and fami-
ly were visitors at Erwin c. Palmer's
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

= s,s3a[ ,sWta
police officers, in town Immediately
rou nded ZIP tho guilty ones and they
occupied three cells in the. local police
station over night. AL of the guilty
ones have caused more or less trouble
around town during the past year, but
as they were only 16 year old boys,
many offenses were overlooked. They
have been on probation for about two
months for a term Of one year to keep
the peace. but they are now lodged
in the county jail for at least 60 days.
The ladies of the Helping Hand So
ciety Of Benton will hold their annual
sale today at the Benton Town hall. A
fine program for the evening enter
tainment has been arranged consisting
of music, vocal and Instrumental, read
ings and sketches p !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
FAIRFIELD

Three young men, Atwell Getchell
Pooler, Earl Stacy and Bradford Smith.
appeared before Judge Brazzell on
Thursday morning charged with lar
ceny. All three pleaded guilty to the
charge and were sentenced to 80 DAYS
at hard labor in the county Jail at
Skowhegan. Their full term will be so
days as the three have caused trouble
before around town and were under pro.
baton, which they have broken, and
which means 80 days more to. serve
They were taken to Skowheean on
Thursday morning by Officer Gurnev.
The charge Of larceny was brought
against the boys on Wednesday after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

City Treasurer Annis has received
from the First National Bank of Bos-
ton. through whom they were sold, the
money for the bonds which were re-
Gently issued by the city for the street
improvements. The price paid was very
high, equaling almost one years inter-
est
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

A meeting Of the committee on fire
department will be held next Monday
evening at the mayors office to take up
some Of the recommendations Of the
New England Insurance Board, by
which 1t will be possible to give Water
vile a better rating to lower the tnsur.
ance rates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

delightful trip to the White Mountains
10 days ago.
The George Black boy. who was In
jured while at play short time ago,
is reported as recovering.
The Methodist Sabbath school chose
two delegates to the State Sunday
school convention at Waterville next
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Train No. 1o2, the afternoon express
west, was run in two sections Thurs
day afternoon, the second being the
returning train crew of the second Sec
ton of the midnight Pullman, No. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
p. Ia. Ok. f.c>. -
.WATERvILLE

c. S. Downing Of Boston was bus
mess caller in the city Thursday for
the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Judkins have gone
to Portland, where they have employment
for the winter.
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-02

Avoid headache. Impurities
Of to Blood, constipation by
taking ! cup Of GRAND
MAS IA. Best laxative
for children. Pleasant to
take sweeten and take as
an ordinary tea. Package -
cents
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-02

Tfs rauDr BEL autaurired tn announce
fNNNh 81 HuWN-tlN. as % eaf,JiAat,
tf ahrfn atnleri n ue action H
tria ln .he iHmo. rsile pI mafts af
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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-02

RAitRoAp AND sruAMsHlp tive
CARD
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-01-13
Health Notes.

The greatest care should be taken
Of the teeth. Equal parts Of CASTLE
soap, powdered orris. root nd precipi-
tated chalk make a. good and inexpen.
ssive tooth powder.
Nail biting can be cured by will
power alone In older people, as it
comes from nervousness. With chill
dren dip the ends OF the fingers in
quinine or a little extract of quassia.
Extreme temperatures should be
avoided in the bath. The extremely
cold bath often is a shock to the syh-
tenn. Sixty degrees Fahrenheit ia 4
good temperature for the bath, both
summer and winter.
You can make q shade for the Gas
in . sickroom BY using an ordinary
asbestos stove mat with d ring In It.
Twist . piece Of wire around the burn
Or. leaving the | upper end free and
bend into q hoop shade; then hang
the mat 70 this.
Nat slowly and taste your food well,
ana # Will slide down and give more
nourishment than food eaten quickly.
Never eat when tired OF, overexhaust-
ed. but lie down, even II only for .
few minutes, before dining.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1916-01-13
He Loved the Cat.

A prison missionary was insisting
to one Of the guards that there is
some good in everybody. To prove
it. she sought out the prison demon
and found him stroking a huge tom
cat.
There" said the woman, "a man
who will pet a cat certainly has some
love in his heart"
The guard sneered. /.
'Do you love that cat?" the woman
asked the demon.
eyes," he replied, still stroking the
animal you bet I do; anybody who
hurts that cat will do it over my dead
body-he bit the warden this morn
Ing"