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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-12
CANAAN

Canaan Grange held its annual cleo.
ton Thursday evening, Dec. Z. Follow.
ing are the officers: Master. Milford
Withee; overseer, Henry Manson; stew
ard. James McNally; A. s.. Leland Jew
ell; L., Mrs. Maud Nelson: secretary,
Miss Gertrude Moody: treasurer, o. A.
Moody; chaplain, Mrs. Addis Holt;
Ceres, Mrs. Floydilla Harris: Pomona,
Mrs. Lillian Manson; Flora, Mrs. Viola
McNally; gatekeeper. T. ]. Moody: L. A.
s., Miss Wilman Boston. ...-.
Sunrise Chapter. o. q. s., elected the
following officers for the coming year
Saturday evening. Dec. 8: Matron. Mrs.
Belle Holt: associate matron, Mrs Ola
Maxfield: patron, Richard H. Harris;
secretary, Mrs Addie Holt: treasurer,
Mrs. Addie Mason; conductor, Mrs. Belle
Mason: associate conductor, Mrs. Edna
Burrill.
Wednesday evening. Dec 6, regular
meeting Of Foster Libby Camp. q. Of v.
Officers elected for the year 1917: CON-,
Fred E. Earle; Sen. Vice Com. Earl B.
Burrill: Jun. Vice Conn.,. Walter 8. Hub
bard; camp council. Chas. Jewell, Carl
Fitzgerald. Walter Hubbard; secretary.
Selden Fitzgerald; treasurer. Charles D.
Drawn; chaplain. Fred J. Jackson:
guide. Benz. O. Fitzgerald; patriotic in
structor. Harold G. Foster; inside guard.
c. P. Fitzgerald; outside guard, Claude
Thornton; color bearer, Elwood Jewell
Mrs. Winnie Carl will close her mil
linery rooms on Dec 16 for the winter.
Anyone wanting anything in the MILL
merry line should call before that date.
Raymond Pratt, who has been pass.
ing part Of his vacation at his homo
In Guilford. returned Saturday.
The Ramsdell school commenced Dec.
II, Beryle Foster teacher.
Mrs. Vede Humphrey Stevens, who
was called here last week by the seri-
Gus Illness Of her sister. Mrs. Carl
Ames, returned to her home in Smith
field Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-12
COLBY COLLEGE
Colby Prohibition Association
Arranges for Fine Concert on
Saturday Evening
GLEE CLUB PREPARING
FOR WINTERS PLAYING

The Colby Prohibition Association is ar
ranging what promises to be one OF the
best concerts Of the college year for Sat
urday evening. Dec 1s. The concert IL be-
ing neld to raise funds to send delegates
% the national intercollegiate prohibition
convention which is to be held At Lexing-
ton. Ky.
Work on the Glee Club has been rush
ing the last week since the return OF the
leader. Winthrop L. Webb ~. With care
iui rehearsals every day the club II get
ing whipped into good shape. There Ia
good amount OF material and the voices
are well blended.
me combined clubs. which include Giss
SiuD. Mandolin Club. orchestra, quartet
ana soioists, start their tip Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-12
COTTON CROP IS
MUCH SMALLER
Than REPORTED

Washington, Dec. 11.-Further re-
duction in the estimated size of this
years cotton crop was recorded today
in the department of agriculture's final
report putting the production at II,
5l1,c0o, equiv alent 500-pound bales, ex-
elusive Of linters. That is 10000 bales
less than forecast after the last condi-
ton report in October.
Indications at the beginning of the
growing season were that a crop of ap-
proximate!y 14,266,00O bales would be
producted. but storms and insects
wrought havoc with the growing plants
as the season progressed. The acre
age planted was the fourth largest on
record.
The average price per pound paid to
producers of cotton on Dec. l was 1876
cents. At that price the seasons crop
is worth sl,o79, 351 ,616, exclusive Of the
value Of Inter cotton and seeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-12
FAIRFIELD

At meeting Of the boys basketball
team Of Lawrence High held recently,
Norman Danforth was elected captain
to lead the team during the season.
Danforth has played back on the team
unanimous. He is a member Of the
Senior class.
Frank Shady, resident Of Benton.
was badly injured on Saturday after
noon while about his duties in the
Maine Central Car Shops in Water
vile. He was caught in the machine
over which he was working and was
badly cut about the shoulders and
arms.
The regular meeting Of the Benton
Grange will be held on Wednesday ev-
ening at the Grange hall.
The annual Christmas sale ana ann.
per OF the Methodist Guild will be held
wednesday afternoon and evening at
the Methodist church vestry.
Arthur Reynolds has completed hi.
outies as foreman Of the Maine Screen
and Ventilator Co. plant in town.
Mrs. G. B. Varney has been called n
Caribou by the sudden death ~ har
fnother' Mrs. Adam Beard Of that citv.
Friends in town Of Mrs. Mary 7.
henr1ck OF Waterville and formerly ~
TINS town. will be sorry to learn Of her
serious illness. ''
haIph Bramhall Of Belfast, formerly
.s. OF Lawrence High school.
tn ss weekend guest Of friends in
neIt Nelson. A. c. Ladd and q. G..
I1une nave returned from lewiston
whefe they attended the annual r,es.A
ing OF AorA Temple Commander AZ
nelson Has one OF the carNsaa.:~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-12
PITTSTON

Mrs. Inza Lapham and sister Bea-
trice Clark are i'll with measles. Their
me Their from Chelsea. who was caring
for them, returned to her home Sum
day. called by the illness of her young
est daughter with measles.
Mrs. Stating and little SON Elmer
are stopping with Mrs. E. A. Lapham
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dunton of Wis
casset were guests OF Mr.. Dunton,s
sister Thursday and Friday.
A big piece Of work was done bv IN.
American Ice Co. men in movtns 49,
boiler from Great Falls houses ~
Gardiner. whence it went by raj, -
Massachusetts,. The frst part ~ ~
moving was what is termed "mov,ns
BY hand" 1t being lacked IN. Isv.-s
prizes. tackle and fall, one hn-.s 's
men employed After having been NOV
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PLURALITY OF 5es
Continued from Page One)

(R) 21: H. Augustus Merrill (D) W; M.
L. Gilman CD 81. For warden, Charles
]. House (R) 232; Harry S. Thompson
CD 81. For ward clerk, Robert F. Welsh
(R) 233; Henry F. Hill CD 80 For con
stable, Richard J. Upton (R) 1872; Charles
F. Witham CD 81.
Ward Three
For alderman, Henry o. Parmenter (R)
176; George A. Craig (D) 80. For council
men, Danforth l.. Nash (R) A75; John Z.
Howes (R) 1868; Job S. Cartilage CD IS.
John M. Kehoe CD SO. For warden. WI:
liam B. Fletcher (R) 1853; Charles H. Dun
ton (D) IS. For ward clerk. Harold l.
Metcalf R) III; Winfield S. Mcclellan CD
SO. For constable, David L. Diplock (R)
10; William w. Jackson CD &c.
Ward Four
For alderman, J. o. Blanchette (R)
2ss; Joseph N. Roderick CD 2o4. For
councilm9t, Eugene E. Pomerleau (R)
2es; Chester Redmond (R) 2S9; Ed
mond Doyon (D) 211; Napoleon JOLT
occur CD 215. For warden, Charles r.
Brunette >(R) 2S9; Arthur Pelletier
CD 215. For ward clerk, Philip H.
Courtemanche (R) 2ss; Orville Rob-
erts (D) 215. For constable, Omer
Patnaude (R) 291; Louis Doyon CD
213.
Ward Five
For alderman, Charles b. Philbrick
CRY IS: Edwin Fl. Tillson (D) 81. For
councilmen, Charles r. Dutton UO SO;
Charles A. White (R) 81; Ralph r.
Pierce Cd 81; Ziba H. Keene CD 3D..
For warden, Lester G. league (R) SO:
Leigh H. Wade CD IS. For ward
clerk, Frank w. Damren (R) 50; Rex
o. Church (D) "a. For constable, Ben
jamin H. Tracy (R) SO; Joseph Pelle-
tier (D) SIS.
Ward Six
For alderman, Albert g. Hopkins
(R) 2Os; L. H. Stevens (D) 146. For
councilmen, Albert e. Folsom (Ro 1913;
Edward B. Hinckley (R) 202; Chester
l.. Moves CD 1852; Lawrence J. Sidney
(D) 142. For warden. Edward j. Dru-
cry (R) POI: Marley A. Haskell CD
14s For ward clerk, -Orville Colman
(R) 203: Fred w. Libby CD 146. For
constable, jefferson G. Longfellow (R)
203; Dennis Donovan CD LAG.
Ward Seven
For Alderman, Burton Glddings CD
24c: Atwood 3. Mari D) 1853. For coun-
cilmen, Albra F. Rand (R) 246; Will
liam E. Parquette (R) 251; M. p.
Wight {D) 1874; Everett A. Shaw CD
1854. For warden, D. Saunders Patter-
son (R) PAP; Harvey V. Pierce CD Ill.
For ward clerk, Lyndon r. Chapman
(R) 245; Frank p. Silver CD 169. For
constable. J. Frank Meigs (R) PAT; AL
exander H. c. Keisting CD 1877.
Ward Eight
For alderman. William A. Ward (R)
Sc; Anon E. Cunningham CD 101.
For councilmen, Frank S. Savage (R)
IS; Howard F. Marden CR) 80; Harold
2. Weeks (D) 100; ]. Arthur Carey
CD 81. For warden, G. Arthur +. Tiff
fin (R) 81; T. A. Thibodeau (D) SO. For
ward clerk, Elliott S. Boardman (R)
IS; George H. Harvey CD 9S. For con-
stable, Irving b. Written (R) 81; James
L. Jackson CD 81.
On petition Of Howard F. Marden, Re-
publican candidate for second coun-
Gilman. an inspection Of Ward 8 bal
lots will be had at 2 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon.
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Notification
Monday Evening

The closing feature Of the day came
IN the evening when the Republicans
INDUCED in an impromptu celebration
IN nonor or the way in which they had
swept the city. The Augusta Cadet
Band. Frank A. Dennis director, was
secured for the occasion, and early in
the evening parade was formed, the
crowd assembling at the upper end of
Water street. Many of the leading Re-
publicans of the city were present, and
headed by the band the line of march
was taken up down the street to the
Republican headquarters in the Purin-
ton building. Red fire is q scarce arti-
Gle in the city just at present but the
marchers made up in enthusiasm what
they lacked in the way of illumination.
and everybody was happy.
On arriving at the headquarters the
column was Joined by other Republi-
cans and from there the route Of
march led to the Augusta House. Many
OF the marchers carried touches but
even II they had not and had marched
IN darkness the people along the line
would have heard the cheering and
would have known that they were
coming. On arriving at the Augusta
House the marchers were greeted by
Governor-elect Milliken and Hon. Will
lis E. Swift, the newly elected mayor,
both Of whom addressed the gathering
and were greeted with rousing cheers.
The column again took up the line
OK march. proceeding down State street
to Capitol street, up that street to
Sewall street, up Sewall street to Win
throp street and down that street to
state street, up State street to Bond
street and down that street to the
store Of the Casavant & Cloutier Co.
az the corner of Water street, where
the column halted. Here the gathering
was addressed by Mayor viles, Odelon
61anchette. Eugene Pomerleau, Ches-
Ter Redmond and Anne Casavant. all
OF the speakers being greeted with lus-
" cheers. for the Ward 1 Republicans
were feeling just as jubilant as those
from the other wards, and perhaps
more 20 for the great victory which
sney nad won that day at the hose
mouse On Bridge street.
foliowing the speaking the parade
~ again resumed down Water street
ana across the Kennebec bridge, from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-12
CARPENTER IS
READY TO COME
TO U. S..T0F FIGHT

New York. Dec. lick Richard.
who is endeavoring to bring Georges
Carpenter. the French pugilist. to this
country for a boxing contest with Jess
Wallard, announced tonight that he
had heard from Carpenter. The
French boxer he said. intimated a
furlough would be granted him by the
army authorities, and he would be glad
to come to America and box for the
benefit of the French relief fund.
Carpenter asked for several minor
changes in the contract submitted for
his signature, including sum to cover
his training expenses and Richard
agreed to these, 1t was said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-12
CHAIRMAN HAM ENTERTAlNS
Small Party Of Friends Monday Eve.
nina at Turkey Dinner

Chairman Frank J. Ham of the Repub-
lican State committee, with Mrs. Ham.
entertained Monday evening at the Au.
gusta House a small party Of friends at
a turkey dinner, the turkey being the
mammoth bird with which he was pre-
sented a. few days ago. Those present
were Governor-elect and Mrs. Carl E.
Milliken, Mayor and Mrs. Blaine s. vlles.
Mayor-elect and Mrs. Willis e. Swift,
Eepresentative-elect and Mrs. Guy P.
Gannett and Representative-elect and
Mrs. Frank G. Harrington. Following
the enjoyment of the dinner the remain
der of the evening was devoted to cards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-12
Another Communication
on the Tarnowski Case

Washington, Dec. ia third COM
munication was sent today by the
State department to Great Britain and
France regarding a safe conduct
through the allied blockade for Count
Tarnowski, the new Austrian ambas-
sador to the United States. The COM
munication says again that this coun-
try regards the unhindered passage Of
the envoy as part Of admitted right Of
diplomatic intercourse and reiterates
the opinion that the Allies are acting
beyond their rights in attempting to
hinder such intercourse between this
country and Austria.
AS with the preceding note which
was sent IL days ago. the present one
is very explicit in pointing out that
this government does not demand a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-12
Former Directors of
New I avenMay BeHeld
Responsible Regardless
Of Conspiracy Proof

former directors Of the road and against
the estate OF the late J. P. Morgan.
Objections to the complaint were made
by William Rockefeller and Lewis Cass
Ledyard as executors Of Mr.. Morgan's
estate. Some Of these were sustained ana
some were denied by Judge Hough.
It is charged in the suit that the de-
PENDANTS caused the railroad company to
purchase certain properties at price
which the defendants knew were double
their fair and reasonable value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-12

safe conduct for Count Tarnowski in
it's own name, but is merely explain
ing what it regards as the information
al law in the matter. In the first place
the United States, acting as Austria's
representative in England and France,
conveyed Austria's request for safe
conduct.
The note was prompted by the fact
that no reply yet has been received
from either England or France,
whereas the new ambassador is ex-
pected to sail from Rotterdam on Dec.
10. 1t is felt here that some assurance
should be had before that time. though
it has been indicated that Count Tar
nowski will sail regardless of whether
he has been granted a safe conduct
and that he will probably be allowed
to pass the blockade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-12

there up Cony street to Bangor street,
down stone street to Middle street,
down Middle to Spruce. to Arsenal, to
Williams, to Bowman. to Cony and
across the bridge. then down Water
street to the Republican headquarters,
where the parade was dismissed. It
was a big crowd to get together on
short notice and was good means OF
letting the people know that the Re
publicans of Augusta are alive and
are glad that they are living.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-12

New York, Dec. 11.-Former directors
of the New York. New Haven & Hartford
Railroad Co. If proved to have committed
wrongful acts to the damage Of the cor
poration may be held responsible regard
less of whether conspiracy Is shown, &C.
cording to a decision by Judge Charles
M. Hough in the federal court here today.
The decision was rendered in the $780,
0oOo equity restitution suit brought by
Edwin Adams and other shareholders Of
the New Haven road against some of tho
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-12
BIDDEFORD MAN
FALLS TO DEATH
FROM A LADDER

Biddeford, Me-, Dec. n.-Warren Smith,
aged about 40 years. employed by the
Laconia division Of the Pepperell mills
here, met death by falling from ladder
which he was climbing carrying piece
Of rope.
When about 10 feet from the ground the
ladder broke and Smith, falling backward.
struck on the back of his head and was
instantly killed. His home was In Spring.
field, Mass. The deceased was married
and is survived by a wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-12
WINTHROP CENTER

c. I. Bailey went to Boston Monday on
a business trip.
Mrs. Wakefield returned Saturday from
a visit with friends in Gardiner.
H. E. Wadsworth is away on bust
ness trip south.
Walker Noble and Walter Chernowsky
of Augusta were guests Friday night OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Higgins at Long,
wood Inn.
Mrs. Lawson Nichols went Friday to
Boston for q short visit with friends.
Miss Myrtle Jack passad the weekend
with friends IN Richmond. sss e.
Miss Hatch ia.stoppins sttish nts. Mary
G. Winslow for the pressnH
Mrs. H. ]. Bailey has closed her house
for the winter months and with Miss
Alice Clough will be at the Falmouth Ho-
tel in Portland for the winter.
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WeStbrOOk
Democrat by
Majority Of 40

Westbrook, Me-, Dec. I1.-Oscar X. Rob-
inson, Democrat, was elected mayor of
Westbrook today over Hugh A. Cragie.
Republican. by a vote of 7S6 to 40. This
is MIR. Robinson's sixth election as mayor
The Democrats elected all three alder
men-at-large and four Of the 10 ward al
dermen. The board stood last year nine
Republicans and four Democrats.
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Charles Timothy Croan

The remains Of Charles Timothy Crar
arrived in the city at p. M. MONDAY
from Hartford. Ct, after which they
were taken to st. Mary's church. where
a high requiem mass was celebrated. Rev
FIR Nelligan officiating. The pail bearer,
were Richard Ryan, Michael Fitzgerald
James A. Carney and E. E. Cunning. In.
terment was made in the family lot Of st.
Mary's cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-12
SUPREME COURT
RULES IN CASE OF
OIL TANK CARS

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Interstate
Commerce Commission, the supreme
court decided today, is without author
ity to compel railroads to furnish oil
tanks to shippers. An injunction secur-
ed by the Pennsylvania railroad
against enforcement Of an Interstate
Commerce Commission order requiring
the carrier to provide cars of such
special type was upheld.
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FLOYD GEORGE
ILL BUT WILL BE
.OUT IN DAY OR TWO

Lor don, Dec. lit was announced
tonight that the condition of Mr. Lloyd
George, who was reported i'll with a
severe Chill is improving and that he
expects to be out in day or two.
Herbert II. Asquith who recently re-
signed as premier is suffering from in
f1uenza and will be unable to leave his
house for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-12

Donald Q. Burleigh, WHO had just re.
turned from the D. X. E. fraternity con.
vention at Cleveland. Ohio was in the
city Monday to vote before returning to
Bowdoin college to resume his studies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-12

Associate Justice Warren c. Philbrook
and Court Stenographer Fred 8. Rand ar
rived home Monday night from Aroostook
county.
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AUGUSTA LOCALS

The bowling match scheduled in the
City League for Monday night between
the Business Men and Dormitory was
postponed.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-15
Nourish Your Nerves.

People of a nervous disposition need a nourlshing, nerve building diet Egga served in various ways, milk. cereals etc, should be a standard part of the diet Be careful of a lavish use ot tomatoes or red beets. Supply youl table with quantities of fruit and fresh vegetables and serve bran bread or biscuits frequently. Should you have a tendency to obesity be careful to avoid an excess of starch and sweets Consult your physician about any espe. cial tendency that you know your fam
 fly or any member of 1t to possess and, guided by his advice, eliminate such foods as might be harmful. In fami' lies where there is no special indispOsi- ton or hereditary tendency to be con sidered let common sense guide you, read up on dietetics and keep your ta' ble free from unhealthful combinations and indigestible foods. You will find this study an interesting one, but be. ware of fads. A diet must be varied to be wholesome, and it Is better to use spices and condiments In modera- ton than to let your table lack flavor from overzeaI in leaving out everything that is not pre-eminently wholesome.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-15
REPRESSION IN BELGIUM

The sharp comment in Q number Of German newspapers regarding the activities of Brand WhitlOck in Bel gium and the execution of Miss Ca veD has developed some informa- tlon Og a rather surprising order. Secretary Lansing is quoted as say ing that the state department has had no official knowledge of the Caycu case whatever, and it is eX- plaiued that Mir. WhitlOck is not kept at Brussels as the American minister, but simply as a "diplo- mat!c agent" Apparently Presi- dent Wilson does not care to make any protest against the German oc- occupation of Belgium. but at the same time he appOin.eG Minister Whitlock as the American envoy to Belgium, and keeps him at Brussels, which IS governed absolutely by the Germans. It is a queer situation, but, fortunately it has not prevent ed Tr. Whltlock from doing, on his own responsibility, what the admin duration at Washington was Unwtll- Ing or did not deem ir wise to do. For his protest against the eNecu- ton CT Miss Cayeu was as clear and as strong as if he had been backed up--and 1t now appears that he was not-by his superior at Washing ton, in sc doing.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-15
GOOD STRIKE IN QUARTZ
 ON MOHAWK CLAIM

h town on business recently Dick Creighton reports that he and his partners have struck a rich ledge on the Mohawk quartz claim, at the head of Swoogey gulch, which they have been prospecting for some months About eighteen months ago, Ed Mcconnell and partners worked the property, and while they could find rich float they failed to locate the ledge. After several months of unsuccessful prospecting they quit.
 Creighton, Lou Goyettc and T. E. WinecoGf own the property, in part nership with some others. The first two named were convinced that the ledge was there and they started to prospect. After months of hard work, they have uncovered an 1S- iuch ledge that will run very rich, many samples of the rock show | ing values of more than $100 to the ton. Besides the ledge, the walls are of schist formation, through which Iuns some good gold values.
 The owners of the property are cCnti. uing to open it up conserva- lively, aEd hope before next sum- mer to have opened up one of the IR,st looking quartz properties in the interior.
 While there has been little aX- citcmeut over quartz during the last few months, there has been much activity in many places throughout the district, and properties are be- ing gradually developed. The quartz output, as indications arc at the present time, will not be large, however until after coal is landed in Fairbanks at a reasonable price. I-Fairbanks Times.