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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12
Initiates Getting It Easy

College students were experiencing
keen disappointment Thursday when it
was discovered that the Freshmen
now undergoing the severe rites &C
companying entrance into Epsilon
Beta, the honorary society, would COM
plete their part Of the public enter
tainment Thursday night, with one
grand ritual performed at some I'M
known place in the city, the knowledge
of which is now confined to members
only. Usually this initiation lasts for
one whole week, but during the past
few years it has decreased in time and
severity each year, so that this year
the men are getting off fairly easy.
After the closing degree the men Of
the entering delegation together with
the upper-graduate members and sew
eral local alumni of the time honored
organization, assembled at Buzzell's
Chop house, where a fine banquet was
served. followed by post prandial ex-
ercises Of pleasing variety. The
Freshmen are now full fledged U. B's.,
and in a short time they will appear
on the campus adorned with the in
sigma Of the fraternity-a silver grey
skull set with sapphire eyes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12
NEW SEMAPHORE AT
M. c.. r. r. STATION

A crew from the Maine Central be-
gan work Thursday on the placing of
new semaphore at the west end of
the Maine Central passenger statio4
on the main line. It is a part Of the
system which Is to be used to do away
with the old ball system which has been
in force for the past few years or since
such a system was necessary. The new
semaphore Is placed SO that 1t will
take up over half Of what was the side
walk going to the station platform and
will be a great Inconvenience to the
travelling public who walk to the trains,
unless some new plan is arranged for
by the railroad. It will also be an eye
sore In the railroad square but as 1t is
on railroad land in the opinion Of the
lawyers Of the city or some Of them at
least there Is nothing that can be done,
The semaphore is Of the high type with
a solid concrete base and will work
both automatically and from the tower
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12
NYE'S CORNER

Mrs. Bert Currier who was on the
sick list last week in gaining and so as
to be up again.
Ernest Anderson came home from
Pittsfeld Sunday for the summer.
Fessenden Lutz Of Waterville was in
the place Sunday.
Ray Henderson who is working in
Waterville passed Sunday at home.
L. p. Dyer who is working on road
survey was at home in Hallowell Sun
day.
X. s. Devin of Augusta passed Sun
cay with his mother
Miss Beulah Lutz Of Fairfield was a
visitor in tho place Sunday.
Mrs. J. W. Henderson entertained the
Larkin Club Friday afternoon.
Greenwood & Ford, contractors, have
rented the Tobey house and will board
some Of their crew while working on
the road which they are tn build from
this place to Hinckley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12
caller in town the last week.

Everett Prescott has engaged to vol
for DIR. Whitney on his farm in TIT!
ana has moved his family there.
Mrs. Gertrude Jones was bushes
visitor in Belfast Wednesday.
Miss Valentine of Belfast was
weekend guest Of Miss Sophia Toziet
VIII Ward has moved his family into
the Winslow house vacated by Her
bert McCorrison.
Miss Fuller. who has passed the viii
ter with her sister in Newport, has re
turned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Hunt have beer
entertaining guests from Portland ta'
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Cornforth have
moved into the Moulton house in th
village.
The Odd Fellows conferred the Thirt
degree on three candidates at their as
meeting.
Mrs. George Pillsbury entertaine'
the members of the Arts and Crafu
club Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. c. M. Whitney was a bushes
visitor in Bangor a few days the pas
week.
j. p. Clark, who is employed by tn
Central Maine Power Co., was In tow
over Sunday.
Mildred Berry was the week'en'
guest of friends in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

The Colby track team has been
given it's last workout in preparation
for the meet which will be held at
Brunswick on Saturday. The support
championships this year. but hope to
land a few points. Ons or two men arc
almost certain to land among the point
winners and the boys feel that unless
the dope goes wrong Colby should at
least be able to beat out <es. The
boys will go down on a specN train
and about all Of the college and many
Of the towns people will accompany
them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12
SUNDAY SCHOOL
WORKERS MEET

A special meeting of pastors and super
intendents of Waterville and surrounding
towns was held at the rooms of the Y.
NJ c. A., Waterville, May IL for the pur-
pose of making arrangements for the Sum-
day school State convention which Is to
be held October 81, 25 and 26 in the First
Baptist church, Waterville.
Jefferson Smith was chosen chairman
Of the general committee: Prof. H. P.
Little, secretary, and A. E. Purinton.
treasurer. The chairmen of the different
committees are as follows: Entertain
ment. Horace Purinton: music, D. A. A
Killam; pages and ushers. Chauncey l.
Brown; finances, Ralph J. Patterson; dec
orations, Clarence s. Johnson; reception
Mrs. w. T. Daggett; banquet. Arthur A.
Head; parade, Fred D. McAlary; publici-
ty, r. A. Shepherd: exhibit. Harry 8.
vose: places Of meeting, Rec. H. c. Tur.
ner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

A carload of river drivers from Ban
gor came through the city Thursday
morning on their way to the head
waters of the Kennebec. They fur
nished a little diversion here by a
couple Of them jumping from the car
and running up into the yards. The
man in charge tried to get them. but
they had too long a start and got away
safely. The load was hard-looking lot.
some Of whom had just come to Ban
gor from Boston and were on their way
back to the job that had been secured
for them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12
Geology Class Make Trip

The three divisions of the class
in geology one have been making
interesting trips to the big slate pit
on the Mountain road. better known to
the local people as the Devils chair.
The pit was inspected and DR.. Little
gave valuable notes on it's origin and
makeup. Next week the class intend
TO go to Belgrade. DR.. Little Is also
contemplating a trip to Bar Harbor for
the advanced class in this popular
course and will also extend this prtvi-
lege to the Seniors taking the first
year course, that they may have occa-
sion to visit a place so full of interest
ing and scenic phenomena.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12
W|NSLOW

Mrs. Lester A. Simpson gave a ben.
eft tea for the Baptist church at ne,
home Wednesday. Music was furnished
by Misses Madge Bates and Marion
Stanley. A fine supper was served BY
tho hostess, assisted by Misses Bates
and Stanley. The members of Mrs
simpsons Sunday school class were
present. It was a pleasant affair.
John Perry Of Oakland has been
promoted to chief operator at the For,
Halifax station by the Central Maine
Power Co.
Rev. Fred K. Conant is attending
the Congregational conference at
Portland
Mrs. Anna Merrill and Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Morrill, have gone to Kenne-
bunkport where they will pass the
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Grover will en-
tertaln the members of the X. and C.
Club Friday evening at their home.
Mrs. George Paine entertained the
Lithgow club Wednesday morning at
May breakfast. 1t was greatly en-
Joyed by the club members after their
early morning walk. Those present
gave an account Of the birds seen dur
ing the walk and the habits of the
birds.
Mrs. W. H. Bowden will entertain
the Lithgow club at the next meeting.
The house on Benton avenue owned
by the Hollingsworth & Whitney Co..
formerly the Perry Simpson place, is
TO be moved to make room for a log
pile The house will be moved to land
OF the H. & w. Co., formerly the Bar
ton place.
The Christmas Club was entertain
ed at the home Of Mrs. Frank Dolliff
Thursday. The time was passed by
the usual work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

A number Of the initiates Of the
Freshmen Society at Colby have been
furnishing amusement to the people of
the city for the past few days. They
are dressed in ell sorts Of fantastic rigs
and they have been compelled to pa
rade about the city and have at vari-
GUS times put on really interesting
side show for the benefit Of the ma =
tives. One which was staged at about
noon Thursday in trent of Foss hall
called out large number Of specta
tors in addition to the college stu
dents. 1t was interesting and we'll done
and called forth GOOD amount Of ar
plause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

The high wind Of Thursday after
noon made it disaereeable walking
about the city and iE spite Of the best
efforts Of the sprinklers the dust and
dirt was blowing at a great rate. In
front Of the Maine Central station
where 1t is the private property Of tho
Maine Central there was no sprinkling
done and the way the dust swept
across there made i, extremely hard
for anyone going to or coming from
the station. 1t was impossible for a
woman to make Roadway against the
wind at times. The dust and fine dirt
was very disagreeable and everyone
vas out with kick over the condi-
tionS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12
SMITHFIELD

Congratulations are extended to NJ
and Mrs. Louis Hardy on the birth Of
nine pound girl, born Friday mornins
May s.
Miss Alice Dudley was at home fr0n
Augusta to attend the funeral Of ANN
May Crowell returning the same o.
to her work.
Several of the teachers attended w
convention at Norridgewock Friday.
Mrs. Annie Ellis is caring for Mrs
Hardy and little daughter.
Mrs. Julia Charles is in Oakland car
Ing for Mrs. Charles Clark and BABY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

The Coburn baseball team was sent
through a long drill Thursday in prep
aration for It's game with the Abbott
school on Saturday. 1t is understood
by the Coburn boys that the Abbott
school has not lost game in two years
and that they will have to use all the
baseball ability that they possess II
they want to be returned the winners
in their game. Coburn however has a
very fast team this year and will make
a great fight for the victory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

The evening Pullman for the west
leaving Waterville at 1902 is now car
rying three Pullman cars each night
except Sunday and on nearly every
night it is necessary to secure reser-
vations ahead in order to be sure Of a
berth. The third Pullman comes from
Greenville and was put on for the ac-
commodation Of the fishermen who go
to Moosehead lake for the spring fish,
inc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

Clarence N. Sylvester of Boston Is IN
the city on business Mr. Sylvester Is
the man who sold the White fire truck
to the city and he is now engaged IN
trying to do a like favor to the city OF
Augusta He also hopes to put at least
one more in Waterville this year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

The High school baseball team IS
practicing hard each day in preparation
for the Cony game Saturday afternoon
on the Colby campus. The boys feel
that they should be able to turn the
tables on Cony playing on their home
grounds and Will work to be in the best
possible trim for the match. The team
is all In good shape now and will go
into the game with the strongest team
possible and confident Of victory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

The fremen are smoking some good
cigars from a box which was given
them by Howard c. Morse in apprecia-
ton OF their fine work in the fire which
occurred in his block on Main street
Wednesday morning. The boys appre-
ciate the gift and express their thanks
to Mr.. Morse for his gift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

man from Bangor was before Judge
Matthew Thursday on the charge Of
running an automobile without H.
cense. He was arrested Wednesday
night and gave bail for his appearance
in court Thursday. At that time he did
not have his license with him but said
that he had one. In court inursoay
morning he had his license and SO was
given a nominal fine Of IS and costs
which he paid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

The preparations for the Kennebec
Valley track meet which will be held
at the Colby field Saturday morning
are going on rapidly and when the boys
from the various fitting schools line up
for the meet they will find the field in
good shape Some interesting contests
are promised and large crowd is plan
ming to be on hand to see the school
hoYs perform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

the question Of buying lot for the ex-
tension OF the Brook street school will
be settled and few other matters con-
sidered. At this meeting also it Is ex-
pected that the municipal officers will
hear the cab drivers relative to their
petition regarding an increase in the
legal rate Of fare which they can
charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

There was a clean slate in the NUM-
cipal court Thursday morning. after
nearly a week in which there has oeen
more than the usual amount OF pusl-
ness for the judge to consider.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

City Marshal Robinson put in stren-
uous afternoon Thursday servig the no.
| tees upon the members of the city gov
eminent for the meeting Saturday eve
nil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

Miss Lucina Tardiff OF the Waro"eii
Dry Goods store, who has been con-
fined to her home by sickness FOR sew
eral weeks. resumed her work Thurs-
dav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

Special shore dinner at the Augusta
House, Sunday, May 14th, l to 2.30 p.
M, Price S1OO. See adv. for menu
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

Emery-Brown Co.'S store is so over
flowing with the new arrivals in ready
to wear goods. The attractions are
very many and reading OF the new
ad will enlighten shoppers.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

Howard B. Crosby. who has been at
his home in the city for few days.
has returned to New York, where he is
in business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

Harry Wing left Thursday for
Greenville. where he Is to have charge
Of the electric light plant Of the Cen
trail Maine Power Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

Professor Clarence H. White of Col
by College has been elected as one or
the directors Of the Congregational
conference which is il session at Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

L. H. Soper Co.'s elegant store is
fashionable resort these spring days.
The new ad gives particulars that is
specially interesting to ladies.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12
EMERY=BROWN co.
Waterville, Maine


held at the vestry Of the Methodist
church on Friday evening.
The members Of the second division
class Of the Domestic class, under MISS
Blanche Webster. the instructor, served
five course dinner to the members
Of the faculty of Lawrence High school
and other friends at the domestic de-
partment Of the High school on Thurs
day afternoon at $50.
George Patterson. who has been en-
ployed in Belfast and vicinity for the
past few months, returned to his home
in town on Wednesday on account of
Illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

Mrs. Christian Knauff and Mrs.
Frank L. Phalen left Thursday morn
ing for Boston, where they will visit
with friends for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12
Funeral Of Mrs. p. Bowman

The funeral services Of the late Mrs.
Perthena Bowman were held at the
home of her son. Daniel Bowman, up
per Main street, Thursday morning at
10 o'clock. Rev. John L. Clark Of North
Berwick. former pastor Of the Baptist
church in town, took charge Of the
service. Interment was in the family
lot in the Skowhegan cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

J.P. Manson Of Hartland was bus
mess caller in the city for the Day
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Percival E. Hathaway
and child are visiting Mr. Hathaways
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Wing on
Morrill, avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12
A band Of gypsies arrived in the eli

A band Of gypsies arrived in the city
Thursday afternoon and were promptly
told that their room was far more ac-
ceptable than their company The Band
was travelling in two wagons and there
were anywhere from 10 to 20 Of them,
no one seemed able to count them. I'm
der the urgent pleadings Of Officer Stur-
tevant they continued on their way to
Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

Charles A. Little, formerly with the
T. II. SOBER CO., now Of Boston. is Wis
i;ing with friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

E. L. Hackett Of Skowhegan was
business caller In the city Thursday
for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

Ahiram Encampment, No. %, /. O.
o. F., will work the Patriarchal degree
on a class Of candidates at the Odd
Fellows hall Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

E. E. Barker Of Norridgewock is IN
the city on business for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

Miss Margaret Abbott is visiting at
the home Of her parents Tor Re"
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

NORTH-M. c. Varnum and family
recently visited relatives in this place.
Mrs. Warren Lampher Of Waterville
was in this place Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edd Murray and little
daughter were recent visitors at H. M.
Murray's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frazier Gee and Miss
Maud Chapman were Sunday callers
at Nelson Chapman's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orlando c. Williams
attended services at Covel church Sun
day.
A. E. Hodges was in Waterville on
business Tuesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

Mrs. Donald B. Cragin wentn to Au-
gusta Thursday morning to visit WIFI
relatives for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

Mrs. Mabel Carpenter Of Madison Is
in the city for few days as the guest
Of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

Mark J. Bartlett was among the
Waterville attorneys in Augusta
Thursday on business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

A. o. Libby was In Augusta Thurs
day as the guest of friends for the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

Hon. Martin F. Bartlett left Thurs
day afternoon on a business trip OF
several days to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

Charlie. T. Clukev Of Portland, for
merly Of this city. was calling on
friends here Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

c. J. Richards Of Durham was
business caller in the city for the DAY
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

: W. J. Thompson # South China was
a business caller in tie city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

George D. Hagerty Of the Central
Maine Power Co. was IN Augusta
Thursday on business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

9 Mark Claflin was a business caller
,. lin Gardiner Thursday for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

The members of the X. and s. C..
club will be the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Grover at their home in Wins
low Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson have
gone to Gardiner. being called there
by the death Of Mr.. Anderson's mother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12
UNITY

Mr.. Piper Of Fairfield. collector of
revenue, has been a business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

L. A. Monk of Clinton was in the
city Thursday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12

There will be a meeting OF the CITY
government Saturday evening at which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12
Funeral of G. w. Pike


The funeral services for the late
George w. Pike were held from his
home on Pleasant street, West Ben
ton, Thursday afternoon. The Masonic
order Of which he was a member. at
tended in a body and took charge Of
the services. Burial took place in the
Benton cemetery.
An alarm was rung in from Box 81.
corner of High and Elm streets at 1890
Thursday noon. for small fire on the
roof Of the house occupied by Fred
McMullen, located in the rear Of the
Lawrence High school building on Elm
street. The members Of the fire de-
partment were on the scene soon after
the alarm was sounded but their ser
vices were not needed as the fire had
been put out by garden hose. The
house Is owned by W. c. circuit and
the only damage was a small hole in
the roof.
Miss Ruth Seabury OF Yarmouth is
the guest Of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sea-
bury at their home on upper Main
street for a few days.
The regular meeting Of the Rebekah
Lodge was held at the I. o. o. F. hall
meeting business meeting) was held
and matters regarding the lodge were
transacted.
Lawrence High will play the Good
Will High baseball team on the homo
diamond on Saturday.
The regular class meeting will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-12
White Dress So. SO

Wn1Ce DrcSS DzoJO
Of other white dresses ranging from
s1.oo to s7.es.
Made Of wolfe or white lingerie, pref
tiIy and effectively trimmed with lace
and embroidery The styles are girl
ish and we are quite sure you will be
pleased with them. There are a great
number.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-06

Seems to the Star that, in view OF
the excellence and cheapness OF sand
asphalt roads, it would pay the state
of Florida to put its convicts to work
building highways of that material.
At present most of the convicts are
employed on the state farm near Raj
ford, where their work probably costs
the state more than it comes to. If
the state would buy the needed ma
chinery and set the convicts to build
ing three great highways, one from
Jacksonville to Pensacola, one from
Live Oak thru Gainesville and Ocala
to Tampa, and on down the west
coast, and one thru Palatka, DeLand
and Orlando to Miami, the state would
in two years have system of high.
ways that would be of the greatest
use to home people and an attraction
TO visitors.