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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
FALslFIED BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Two Offenders Shown the Dangers Of
the Practice

George Minette and Amedie Simard
were brought before the municipal
court late Saturday afternoon by La
Dor Commissioner r. A. Eddy in con-
nection with the falsifying Of birth GER
tifcates. and while the two men were
not formally arraigned they were Civ
en- a severe lecture by Judge I.ancas-
ter and the commissioner as to the
law and the penalties which might be
imposed upon them, and owing to the
fact that both men have large families
they were allowed by Judge Lancaster
and the commissioner to go without
prosecution. 1t developed at the infor-
NAL hearing that the birth certificate
of the Simard boy had been falsified
in order to get him into the mill before
the close Of school, while he would
have been entitled to anyhow on his
true age limit to vacation permit. In
the case Of the Binette boy there was
an actual discrepancy Of two years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Mexicans would run as soon as we
fired.
We formed for attack. his intensions
beng to move up to the line.
When we We're within 300 yards the
MeXicans opened fire, and a strong
one, before we fred a shot; then we
opened up. They did not run. To make
a long account short, after about an
hours fire in which both troops had
advanced. G. troop took a position be-
fore the Mexican machine guns and c
troop closing in slightly to the left. We
were very busy on the right keeping
off flank attack. \ group of Mexicans
left town, went around our rear and
led our horses eff at gallop.
At about 2 o'clock, one platoon o..
troops, which was on our right, fell
hack. Sergeant said he could not stay
there. Both platoOns will fall back to-
ward the west and then together with
some men of G troop who were there.
these men held steadily.
Il was slightly woun ded. Capt Boyd
man told me. was killed. Nothing
was seen of Lieut.. Adair after the
'A-i't '7te1A tN'', 81 iidil L SAY Stdltu
Il am hiding in a hole 1000 yards
from feld and have one other wound
ed man and three men with me-
tSiened) "MOREY.
"Captain."
In transmitting Capt. Morey's letter,
Gen. Pershing said:
Lieut.. Meyer reports that the three
men were very vague as to where they
had left Capt. Morey, but said on the
night of the 21st they had carried him
two miles, that Morey became weak
and told them to leave him. They
thought he was dying from loss of
blood and lack of water
Gen. Funston issued no orders tc
Gen. Pershing tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
P|TTSF|ELD

The annual convention of Maine Rural
Letter Carriers Association which was
held in Pittsfeld Saturday. June a. was
a most successful event and was attended
by large number. Every county in the
were present. The headquarters were at
the Lancey House, where Landlord Nc
Nabb did much for their comfort The
meetings were held at Union hall. The
convention opened at II o'clock A. NJ. with
singing of America" followed by invo-
cation by Rev. Fl. NJ. Ford, pastor of
the Baptist church; roll call of officers:
reading of records and other business. At
o'clock all met at the Universalist
church for pictures. assembling at 80 at
Union hall. The address of welcome for
the town was given by c. A Stevens. sec
rotary of the Board of Trade, who later in
the day presented each carrier present
with a souvenir card of Pittsfeld. The
address of welcome for the county was
given by c. C. CcLaughlin Of Harmony.
The response was given by F. c. Brown
of Rohbinston. At $50 clock l. W. Ear
Der. principal assistant engineer. deliv-
cred an address on The Activities Of
state highway COMMISSION. AL q CLOCK
a banquet was given in G. A. r. FALL,
served by the Woman's Relief Corps Mu-
sic was furnished by Heseltines orches-
ira.
The POSTMASTER was F. r. Smith. \
fine program was presented which in
Guided addresses by j. W. Manson
Morrill, Burse. ]. f. Jordan, John A.
Peters. A reading was given by o. H.
Drake and vocal selections we're rem
dered by the Conant family At the
close of the program all adjourned to
Leger's theatre. An invitation was ex-
tended for the association to hold its
convention here next year and the in
vitation was accepted, much to the
pleasure of the citizens of the town.
An invitation had been received from
Belfast for the convention to be held
there next year. The following Off
GERS were ELECTED for the coming year:
President, Oscar NJ. Givens, Pittsfield:
vice president, G. H. Hill, Portland:
secretary treasurer, E. W. Haggett
Bath: executive committee. H. l. Lib
by, Burnham. A. E. Booker, Sabattus:
George E. Fowles, North Whitefeld.
The following delegates were elected
to the National convention in Chicago
in August: Delegate at large, o. NJ
Owens. H. I. Libby. Burnham: ]. =.
Hammond, Intervale. Alternates, c. c.
Mclaughlin, Harmony; Wilbur Holt
Clinton; ]. \. Erskine. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
MAINE DRUGGISTS
COME TO AUGUSTA
ON next WEDNESDAY
To Attend 10th Annual Meeting
of the Maine Pharmaceutical
Association, Which b gin S
That Day and Continues
Through Thursday-P a n s
Nearly Completed and Big
Crowd Expected

The Augusta members Of the enter
tainment and reception committee OF
the Maine Pharmaceutical ASSOCIATE ton
49th annual meeting of the association
which is to be held Wednesday and
Thursday, June % and 90 in this city
and have them nearly all completed
and everything indicates that the meet
ing will be one Of the largest, if not
the largest, that has been held since
the association was organized. 1t has
been the custom for the association to
hold it's annual meetings at some OF
the inland summer resorts and the
coming meeting will be the first that
has been held in Augusta for over 20
years.
Many of the members will arrive on
the Wednesday afternoon trains and
will go to the Augusta House where al
4.30 the first business meeting will be
held. The address of welcome will be
given by Mayor Blaine S. Niles, after
which the reports Of the various Off
GERS will be presented. The second bus
lHoSS Iuccll1lS WILL CO llSio a. ~ u SioSf'
Thursday morning in the Senate
chamber at the State House, when the
officers will be elected for the ensuing
year and a candidate named as a
member of the State Board of Phar-
macy. New members will also be elect
ed
Amusement features of the meeting
will be a visit of the delegates and
their wives Wednesday evening to the
Opera house. where they will enjoy a
vaudeville show and the movies, while
on Thursday afternoon the party will
visit the National Home, view the
many attractions Of the reservation
and enjoy a concert by the celebrated
Home Band Prof. B. w. Theme. di-
rector. The festivities of the occasion
will close Thursday evening with a
banquet at 80 at the Augusta House,
to be followed by an informal dance. 1t
is expected that about 300 members of
the association and others will be in
Augusta on the occasion of the meet
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
LONE HEBRON BOY
TAKES Third IN
new YORK MEET

New York, June 25.-Competing against
many rival schools whose teams were
composed largely of individual stars. the
evenly balanced squad of Central High
school of Newark, y. j.. Saturday re-
gained the national interscholastic track
and field championship after the lapse of
year by scoring 26 points in the annual
meet. which was held at Weeyquasic park
under the auspices IF TIE 259th anniversa-
ry committee of Newark.
From the hills of Exeter. y. H. the
boys of Phillips Exeter Academy trav-
eled to take second place with 20
points. and a mammoth youngster with
the imposing nama of j. Thomas
Murphy. lone repre- sentative of He
bron Academy. Hebron. Ne, annexed
third place by capturing three first
places. cleaning up the weight events
for total of Is points. A point behinf'
Murphy came Moses Brown school Of
Providence. r. H. whose sturdy team
.Italed IA points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
GUESTS
AT DINNER SUNDAY
AT TACOMA INN

The lewiston, Augusta Il W aterNli!c
Street Railway Co. and the Cumber-
land County Light & Power Co. en-
tertained about so newspaper report
ers of the central and southern parts
Of the State at a dinner Sunday noon
at Tacoma Inn and 1t is needless 10
say that all thoroughly enjoyed the
occasion and appreciated the courtesy
extended by the two companies. There
were present reporters from Portland.
Bath, Brunswick. Lewiston, Gardiner,
Waterville and Augusta.
THE reporters from Portland. Lew
iston and vicinity went to the Inn on
the special car, the "Merrymeeting,'
while those from this vicinity went on
the regular car, leaving Augusta at ! !
o'clock. All met at the Inn shortly at
ter noon and enjoyed the delicious
shore dinner served under the man.
agement Of L. P. Huntoon.
The only speaker upon the occasion
was j. Harry Taylor of the Portland
Express, who at the age of 73 is the
oldest newspaper reporter in the State
and is said to be the oldest in New
England. He stated that the host. A.
H. Ford of Portland. vice president
Of the Lewiston. Augusta & Water
vile Railway and general manager o,
the Cumberland County Light & Pow
err Co., was unable to be present on
the occasion and the speaker express
ed for all of the reporters their appre-
citation for the outing and dinner.
The members of the party passed a
very pleasant afternoon on the grounds
of the Inn and on the shore of the
beautiful Tacoma lake and the ocna :
sion proved to be. an excellent oppoi
tunity for reporters TO get together.
Those who went to the Inn on the car,
the 'Merrymeeting," were taken to Lew
iston on the same car and the Portland
reporters returned to their homes by the
Portland & Lewiston Interurban Railroad.
Those seated at the tables were: q. w.
Bowie. general superintendent of the L..
A. & W. Street Railway; Assistant Gen
eral Manager Alfred Sweeney, Superin-
tendent of Transportation Fred Briggs
and Commercial Manager G. T. Fisher of
the Cumberland Light & Power Co;
Claude c. Cole, superintendent of the Au-
gusta division Of the L., A. & w. Street
Railway; Portland Press-F. X. owen, +.
w. Parker, L. NJ. Hart, ]. W. Barger, G.
W. Shaw. Theodore Godfrey, B. A. Con-
molly. c. D. Stevens; Portland Argus
Maurice Hogan. r. E. Marshall, John
McCue. Paul G. Tilenrus, Charles Max
we'll; New York Suns. ]. Carroll Port
land Express-L. B. Motherwell, n. F..
Gordon. Jr., Percy A. Bachelor. Deane
S. Paine, Woodbury. F. Howe. J. Harry
Taylor. w. s. Mitchell, Harry Merrill.
F. H. Drinkwater, Burleigh Berry. Percy
B. Maxon: Lewiston Journal-John f.
Libby, Elmer W. Abbott. James B.
O'Kane, Harry J. Stone; Lewiston Sun
S. B. Atwood, Frank Mckinley Huckins.
H. J. r. Tewksbury, William A. Maillett.
v. W. Camhan; lie Petit Journal-H. F.
Roy; La Presse Of Montreal-A. G. Lee
gendre; Brunswick Record-R. c. Tobey
Thomas H. Riley, Jr.. of Brunswick; Bath
A. X. burlington. A. G. Oliver; Gardiner
Reporter Journal-E. c. Bowler, F.. c.
Bowler, Jr.: Waterville Sentinel-G. w.
verrill; Kennebec Journal-J. P. Grenier,
E. c. Burleigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

ing that such rumors were unworthy
OF his attention. A close friend of the
chancellor. however, had this to say:
Certain circles in the United States
are never tired Of ascribing respon-
sibility for everything. no matter how
far-fetched, to Germany. If a house
burn down or favorite lose a race
or crop prospects seem poor, these
protagonists are sure to arise with a
cry of those wicked Germans 1t is
obviously impossible for the highest
official in big empire to dignity ev-
cry ridiculous detail of such a cam
oaign with a personal denial Any
one, however. knows, as l do, that
such reports are ridiculous and I'M
founded"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
UNITY

Mrs. c. B. Wellington is the guest of
her sister in Massachusetts,.
The play at Coburn hall Monday eve
ming by the Unity Dramatic Club was
very much enjoyed by a crowded house.
Geo. E. Grant attended the gradual
ing services at the U. of NJ, where his
son Philip was a member of the gradual
ing class.
Mrs. B. D. Lathrop, who has been the
guest of her sister. Mrs. Charles Staples,
for the past two weeks, returned to her
home in Providence. r. l., Wednesday.
A large number of Rebekahs from Fa-
boria Lodge attended the district meet
ing held at Belfast Tuesday evening and
conferred the degree upon a number of
candidates. They report a very pleasant
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Mooney. L. Elwood Jones, Charles r.
Getchell and Willis e. Swift.
! Past Grand Commander Frederick w.
Plaisted was unable to participate in
the observance Of the day but reviewed
the parade from his car at the corner
of State and Winthrop streets.
Past Commander Lewis A. Burleigh
of Trinity was also prevented from par
ticipating but came to the train to wish
the sir knights Godspeed. Several 9TH
er members Of the commandery were
prevented from participating on ac-
count of the mobilization now in pro-
gress at Camp Keyes.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
BOY IA YEARS
OLD HELD ON A
SERIOUS CHARGE

Pennington, Me, June 25-When
arraigned before Trial Justice Cony NJ.
Hoyt of Phillips Saturday Clair Rol-
Inns of Avon, 14year- boy,
pleaded guilty to an assault upon Au-
drey Mace. the 10-year- daughter of
Eugene Mace of Avon. They We're go
ing home from the Cushman school in
sparsely settled part Of the town
when the alleged assault was com
mltted. Rollins was held in $1,000
bonds for the September Grand Jury.
Edwin Phillips, 16 years old, of Avon,
was not found guilty on similar
charge after a hearing and DISCHARGED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
ON LONG BICYCLE TRIP
Rev. H. A. H.rsey Of Caribou on Way
from Home to Hartford, Conn.

Among the visitors Saturday in the
city was Rev H. A. Mersey of Carl
bou, who was on his way by bicycle
from his home to Hartford. Ct. where
he will conduct the temperance work
at the convention Of the Universalist
General Sunday School Association
beginning July s. Rev. Mr.. Hersey had
left his home Wednesday morning and
had come a distance Of 25S miles up to
Saturday morning. He stated that he
found the roads in fairly good condi-
ton although they showed signs that
two weeks previous they had been i'm
passible After short stay in the city
Saturday forenoon Rev. Mr. Jersey
continued on his way, expecting to
reach Portland before night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
MUN|T|0N CONTRACTS IN U. S.
WILL Be SUBORD|NATED BY THE
ENTENTE ALLIES AS AN AID

Washington, June 25.-Representative
OF the Entente allies have sgnitied to the
United States government their willing
ness TO subordinate their munitions cor
tracts IN this country to the needs of the
United States in the present emergency.
Ihis will make it unnecessary for the
war department to invoke a section of the
new army organization act which empow
eFs It to call upon any manufacturer for
goods on hand. needed for the army.
IN this connection it became known Sat
urday that Secretary Baker will adopt a
recommendation that a sufficient number
o. machine guns to meet the needs of the
army he taken over from the private
plants filing European contracts.
Action is necessary. because 1917 ma
crime guns. sufficient on the present basis
o. i've to A regiment, to meet only two
'hirds of the demand for the regular ar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Street Commissioner Allen Is busy
these days with the work Of getting the
city streets into shape. great deal
Of work being required on some be-
cause of the damage done by the long
continued rainy weather. At present he
is oling Western avenue. State street
and Sewall street Grove street was
oiled Saturday and he is getting ready
TO replank the bridge at the Pinkham
& Philbrick store on the Coombs Mills
road and also to replank the bridge on
Mt. Vernon avenue and has the work
Of resurfacing Capitol street nearly
completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
new YORK, MASSACHUSETTS,
new JERSEY, CONNECTICUT
START men TO BORDER TODAY
$4,000 National Guardsmen from These Four
States on Way Monday, Says Gen.
eral Wood

I In all there will be II regiments Of in
fantry, one complete regiment of cavalry
and one complete regiment of field artil-
lery with the hospital and ambulance
unit and signal corps.
The crack commands of Maine, New
Hampshire. Vermont, Delaware, Penn
sylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Florida
will be started for the border Tuesday or
Wednesday.
General Wood announced that he had
telegrarhed Gen. Funston advising him
of the intended departure of the troops
and asking instructions as to where they
are to be sent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

New York. June 25.-Fifteen thou
sand National ardsmen from tho
states of New York, Massachusetts.
New Jersey and Connecticut Will start
Tor the Mexican border tomorrow. Mai.
Ten. Leonard Wood announced late to,
night.
The selection of the units will be left
to the guard commanders in the diff
ierent states. Gen. Wood specified II
his order only the number Of troops t.
move and their classification. Trans
lortation details will be arranged by
the quarterma sters department in
Eastern states
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

my and the National Guard. represent the
entire stock of such weapons in the pos
session of the war department.
Though it is highly desirable that
there should be only one type Of guns
and ammunition in the army. the ord
nance officers point out that by careful
distribution the disadvantages can be
minimized, and, in fact, the same con-
dition has existed in every preceding
war.
The new standards. based on Euro
pean practice, contemplate the use of
u machine guns instead of five to a
regiment, and if this is followed in
equipment the United States army it
will be necessary to obtain large guam
titles of the weapons meant for the al
lies now in the hands of the American
manufacturers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
Letter from j. s.
Captain Declares
MeXiCanS Fired First
Morey, in Command of K Troop, Shot at Carri-
zal, Sends Word by M en- Who Left Him to Die
of Wounds and Thirst in Desert Yet Be
Alive

san Antonio, Texas, June 25.-MeXican
troops fred the first shot on the troopers
Of the 10Th United States Cavalry at Car
rial but not until the American force,
fearing an ambush, had advanced in bat
lie formation, according to a letter writ
tea on the day of the fight by Capt. Lewis
Norey, commanding * troop of the 10th
Cavalry. the day of the fight and forward
Cd - Gen. Funston by Gen. Pershing to-
n.-Gt.
Cap, Norey wrote the letter on July y;
w...le hiding in a hole about POGO yards,
from the scene of the battle Cant. Mo-
re- was wounded and had another wound
ed man and three unwounded troopers
w.h him. The three unwounded men
we've picked up by detachment under
Lieut. Henry \. Meyers, Jr.. of the 10Th
Cavalry and the letter brought to Gen.
FershnG today.
Capt. Morey was left to die on the des,
ert from thirst and his wounds The men
abandoned him AZ his own order. The
three unwounded men had carried him,
according to their stories to Lieut. Never.
from the hole where he had hidden and
made their way nearly two miles from
aad Capt. Morey. believing himself ser-
ouslv wounded ordered them to leave him
ard they obeyed.
Capt. Morey's Letter
Following is the text of Capt Morey's
letter
"Carrizal, Mex, June 81, 1e1s-e15
4 NJ.
TO commanding officer, Ojo FREDERICK:
My troops reached Ojo Santo Do
minEo at $50 ?. NJ, June 20. Met c
troop under Capt. Boyd. l came under
Capt. Boyd's command and marched
my troop in rear for Carrizal at Ais A.
", reaching open field to southeast of
town at $3.50 A. NJ.
Capt. Boyd sent note requesting
permission to pass through the town.
This was refused. Stated we could get
10 the north, but not east Capt Boyd
said he was going to Ahumada at this
time.
He was talking with Carranza com
mander. Gen. Gomez sent written
message that Capt. Boyd could bring
his force in town and have a confer
ence. Capt Boyd feared an ambush. He
was under the impression that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

The Mems Forum Of the South Parish
Congregational church voted Sunday to
continue their meetings through the sum
mer. at o'clock each Sunday morning
at the homes Of the various members. The
meeting next Sunday morning will be held
at the homo Of Thomas H. Dodge, II
Murray street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
DR.. Won BETHmANN -H0LL WEC
RESENTS |NS|NUAT|0NS THAT HIS
COUNTRY ENCOURAGES CARRANzA

hostility to the United States were
brought today to the attention Of the
Imperial Chancellor DR.. Won Beth
mann Hollweg.
The chancellor asked to be excused
from commenting on the report, feel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
REPORT MOREY
STILL LIVING

San Antonio. Texas. June 25.-Cap-
tain Lewis Sidney Morey is safe. hav
ing reached the main body of Ameri-
can troops with two of his men. Gen.
Funston received a message by tee-
phone tnoight from Mrs. Morey at
Austin. Texas, that she had a wireless
message from him from Somewhere
in Mexico"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
HON, ", E, SWIFT
WILL SUPERVISE
Distribution OF AID

Mayor Blaine S. viles has appointed
Hon. Willis E. Swift to supervise the dis
tribution of aid that will be offered by
the city to those dependent upon the
members Of Co. NJ during the period of
war duty. Patriotic citizens are asked to
contribute to the fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Among the arrivals in town on Satur-
day were William E. Giron, and the
Misses Ellen and Mary Giron OF Ban
gor. who will pass the next few days
with friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26
cHiLDREN's DAY CONCERT
Givsn Sunday Evening by the First
Baptist Sunday School

Children's day was observed by the
Winthrop Street Baptist Sunday school
with a concert given Sunday evening
bv the children. he numbers of the pro-
crom consisted of songs and Rotations.
all Of which were carried out in very
praiseworthy manner by the young
people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

P. F. Skofield. formerly Of Houlton,
Me, now of Hampton. Va. is visiting
friends in this city for day or two.
having arrived Saturday afternoon
from Boston. Mr.. Skofeld married Miss
Minetta Uptigrove of this city, whose
friends will be interested to learn that
she is in the best of health and spirits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

TIE Current Events Club will hold
its annual Field day next Wednesday,
June IS. at the Hotel Pines. Island
park. Members will take the 10 A. NJ.
car. and dinner will be served at l
o'clock. the program of the day start
inc at p NJ If bad weather prevents
this outing it will be held the next
pleasant day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Mr. and Mrs Lewis Vigue have the
sympathy of friends IN the deatn OF
their little son Wilfred which occurred
Saturday evening at their home, II
jefferson street, aged IS months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

E. c. Lee arrived on the Islander
Saturday evening from Bath and pass
ed Sunday with his parents at theii
home on North street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs w. B. Jaquith and son
Perley. his wife and their son Max,
with c. B. Cushman. all of Center
Montville, arrived in this city on Sat
urday on a short visit to Mrs. w. b.
Jaouith's relatives. They came by auto
mobile and reported the roads in fairly
good shape.