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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Paris, Sept 29.-Three German aero
planes brought down in two minutes
and thirty seconds by a stop watch is
the latest exploit of Second Lieutenant
Georges Guynemer. incidentally Lieu
tenant Guynemer, who is known as
King of the Aces" fell 10000 feet but
escaped unhurt.
Guynemer went to the assistance Of
a comrade who was hard pressed by
Ave German machines. He brought
down two Of them within 80 seconds
and then rising overlook a third which
he shot down two minutes later. He
was looking for the remaining two Ger
man machines when a shell burst be-
meath him and stripped the left wing
of his aeroplane Of every inch Of its
covering. He plunged giddily earth
ward.
Il gave myself up for lost he said,
but after falling 5000 feet ! thought
I would struggle all the same. The
wind blew me over our lines and like
fash had. picture of my funeral
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

expected. He was for .hany years a
resident Of this city and was known
to almost everyone III ,ne city. He was
a music teacher by profession and ha d
taught the piano to a great many pe"-
pie in the city. He was member OF
Waterville Lodge, F. and A. NJ, and
Of Martha Washington Chapter. Order
of the Eastern Star. He was for many
years the organist or these two organ
izations. He il survived by widow.
one daughter, Mrs. H. w. Green. ana
one sister, Miss Harriet Mayo. all o.
this city. The funeral viii probably be
held Sunday but the hour had not been
decided upon Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30
"KINC OF THE ACES"1A1ESTIS
BRINGING Down Three GERMAN
AEROPLANES IN $50 SECONDS
Brought Down While Asss ting Comra and Overlook
Trd-Then Narrowly Escap ed Death IN Fan OF loooo rect
Has Brought Down 81 Mac hines

and all my good friends following the
coffin. continued to fall and the lev
ers wouldn't bulge. In vain | pushed
and pulled to right and left. | made
last desperate effort all,to no purpose
and then l saw the field toward which
l was dashing down. Suddenly some-
thing happened and my speed dilnin-
ished Then there was a resounding
crash and a violent shock. When I re-
covered my wits I was in the midst of
the fragments of my machine and
practically uninjured. How am I still
alive?' l asked myself. believe it was
the straps which held me to my seat
which saved me-"
On Sept. 16 Lieutenant Guynemer
was officially credited with his 18th en-
emy aeroplane. A week later he was
reported to have brought down his 18th
and 18th. He was wounded in fight in
the air last March and in subsequent
fight was forced to descend between
the French and German trenches, but
escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30
ALBION

Mr.. and Mrs Vernon Farris are re-
ceiving congratulations on tne birth
of son.
Mrs. Emma Carr. who has been Nis-
iting relatives in Liberty for few
days, has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wing of Weeks
Mills are at Forrest Hussey's, where
Mr.. Wing has employment.
Among the out-of-toWn .'elati"es who
attended the funeral of Mrs. Leslie
Skillin were Nh and Mrs. Arthur Skill
lin of Richmond and Frank Sllillin of
Maiden, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

The parking place for autos in front of
City hall has never been used as much
as during the past two days. Thursday
and Friday evenings It was full on both
sides, the first time this has ever been
so, while In the afternoons it has been
practically full. The people who want
to come to the hall are delighted with the
fine chance to leave their cars and appre-
ciate the thoughtfulness of the-eity gov
ernment which provided the place for
them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30
DENIES WRITING
THE PRESIDENT;
OPPOSES HUGHES

John NJ. Parker. Progressive Vics
Presidential nominee. denied today
that he had written to President VII.
son or to any of his campaign man
ayers, offering to speak directly for
him. but said he would make speak
ing tour "as a Progressive opposing
Hughes He added that "of course that
would be in favor of Mr.. Wilson
He said, however, that he had writ
ten to Bainbridge Colby that he was
willing to be used in any way that ap-
peared best.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

The wind seems to have a grudge
against the banners OF the Republican
club and the big flag which hung un-
der the names of Hughes and Fair
banks was so badly torn by the wind
that it was necessary to take it down
and Friday the wind tore the banner
Of the club which has been stretched
across the street so that also had to
be taken in. Both will be repaired end
will be out again in a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

The Watervile High school football
team will go to Skowhegan Saturday
morning where it will play the team
representing Skowhegaa High school.
The Waterville team, Judging from it's
showing against Hallowell and the work
that it has been doing in practice, is
going to be a fast one this year and
Skowhegan will have to produce some
thing a little better than usual to send
them home defeated. A number Of sup
porters of the local boys will accom-
pany them to witness the game.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30
HON, 7. F. CALLAHAN
STATES VIEWS ON
STATE TREASURER

Former state Auditor Callahan WISH
es to inform the Journal that he mas
not authorized anyone to state that he
would be a candidate for state treas.
urer He has been urged by friends VINO
would like to have the benefit OF ms
experience in State matters to be
candidate but in talking the matter over
with his friends he feels that owing 10
the fact that Mr.. Simpson, former STATE
teasurer, is candidate for the NOM
ination he would decline to be a can
didate against him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

The Coburn-Oak Grove football game
at 230 Saturday afternoon on the Lib
hey field will doubtless be one of the
best fitting school games which will be
played here this year. The Couburn
team is reported to be in fine shape
and to be ready for the fray. while the
reports that come up from Oak Grove
are that the team is about the best
that they have had for long time and
that they are coming up confident of
winning a victory. AS 1t will be the
only athletic event in the city for the
day, all of the football fans will surely
be in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Mrs. Anna N. Drummond entertained
the members Of the Library committee
OF the Waterville Womans Club at her
cottage at Messalonskee lake Friday.
The members went to the cottage on
the morning train and by electrics and
enjoyed a social hour, after which
fsh chowder dinner was served and the
afternoon was passed in social chat and
a musical and literary entertainment,
which was much eniOYed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

The afternoon express trains both
east and west were exceptionally heavy
Friday afternoon, the one going east
because it was carrying several sleep
ms cars which were on their way east
to bring back tourists from the east
ern resorts and the west bound one be-
ing loaded with tourists, who are on
their way home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

About Waterville Girls Is the topic on
which DR.. Arthur S. Phel ps will speak at at
the popular evening service at the First
Baptist church, Elm street, tomorrow, ne re
inp. What virtues they would demand in
the the Your, young woman they would be willing
to to- marry: what they regard as the chi chiei e
characteristics of the other sex. ana as. WA
These letters will furnish the theme for
bert's bert "serenade" on the violin M Miss .1!sI, Ef
fie Pooler will sing the love song song r,dan Hali
viii vii play haise the wedding March from
will be administered. In the morning Pr
Phelps will speak on What Makes the
church Last"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

No new clues were discovered in the
Emery break Friday. but the finger
prints on the glass were carefully pho
tographer and will be preserved The
officers feels certain that they will be
able to locate the man or men who
made the break and are devoting con-
siderable time to it,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30
The last meeting of the Cecilia Choral

The last meeting of the Cecilia Choral
Society before the festival at Bangor will
be held on Monday evening next at the
Ware parlors, and it is hoped that ev-
cry member will be present. and those
who have not yet paid their dues must
do so on that evening, else they will not
be eligible for the festival. Previous to
the rehearsal, a meeting of the executive
committee will be held at O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30
Funeral of Mrs. Leslie Skillin

The funeral services of Mrs. Leslie
Skillin were held Wednesday after
noon at her home with Rev. z. G. Wing
officiating. Mrs Skillin is survived by
a husband, one daughter. Marjorie, an
infant son, mother, two brothers and
one sister.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30
BRITISH CONTINUE
(Consinued from Page One)

French and British to force breach
in the German lines o. the Somme nave
been fruitless. The Entente troops VIII
have to go through a winter campaign
on the Somme and continue their ei'
forts next year, Crown Prince Rup'
precht is quoted as saying. The I'M
perial Chancellor in his address TO t'e
Reichstag, declared that the German
front there stands firm and unshaKeh'
and added that the end is not yet III
sight"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

When the flags Of the Ohio req.
ments which had been in the civil wa,
were taken from storage and place.
in the rotunda of the state house ~ ~
Columbus, Governor Frank B. "l'i,S
carried the flag of the Forty-eieu... :.
Ohio Volunteer infantry, in when ~.
father had served through the "~'
and Mrs. Willis carried the flag OF .n0
Twentieth O. V. l.. which was he'
fathers regiment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

waterville people, who like a good
Grange fair and who enjoy partaking
of the good things of a Grange dinner
are looking forward to going to the an
nual Sidney fair, which Will be held
at Sidney Center Saturday. The sidney
Fair is always mecca for the people
Of Waterville and this has been par
ticularly so since the advent of auto
mobiles, which has made it easy for
people to get there
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

The annual meeting Of the Free Bap-
tist church will be held next Tuesday
evening at 40 when the reports of the
officers will be heard and the new off,
GERS for the coming year will be elect
r6
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30
OFFICIALS SAY
parker WROTE
The president

Long Branch, n. ]. Sept. 29-John
NJ. Parker Progressive nominee for
Vice President has offered to speak
in support of President Wilson in the
campaign. His offer has been accepted
by the President. He will make speech.
es in Ohio, New York and New Jer.
sew. The President received letter
from him today according to an an
nouncement by administration Officials
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Taxpayers please bear in mind that
interest from September 1st must be
paid on all taxes not settled on or
before October 1st Poll taxpayers
should remember that the State law
makes all poll taxes due May 1st. and
that those who have not yet paid are
liable to summons without notice.
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

w. H. lockwood. the local manager of
the strout Farm Agency, reports the fol-
lowing sales: The Louis Gardiner farm
in Sidney to W. H. Powell of Westport,
y. s.. the Clarence r. Abbott farm in
China to Harvey L. Perkins of North
Jay; the Selden P. Howe farm at Fair
field Center to Lillian V. Jones of Water
vile; the house at 26 Oakland street to
C. F. Abbott
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Ralph L. Sturtevant, who has been
headquarters officer for the past year
and one half, has completed his duties
in the police department. Patrolman
Fred p. Weymouth has been transferred
to headquarters and his place on the
street is being taken for the present by
Special Officer Frank Washburn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Lombard return
ed Friday from an automobile trip to
the northern part of Penobscot county
and brought back with them as their
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Cabot Lombard Of
Springfield.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Mrs. Jennie B. Shackford returned
Friday from Poland Springs, where
she has been visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Hiram Kicker, Jr. Mr.. and Mrs.
Kicker have returned recently from
Danville, ILL.,, where they have been
since their marriage in this city about
two years ago. They expect to visit
with relatives, in the city within a
short time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs F. w. Stuart, who have
been employed at the Bangs estate IN THIS
city. haye completed their duties there
and will leave for their home in Burn
ham Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Roy Good, the former Colby football
player, was in the city Friday calling
on friends Mr.. Good watched the prac-
tice of the Colby team Friday after
noon and announced himself as well
pleased with the work of the men and
as feeling certain that the team this
wear would be a winning one.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

The morning trains to Augusta FRI
day were filled with members of the
LEGISLATURE and office seekers VINO
were on their way to attend the spe-
ciai session and the Office seekers who
are looking for a chance to talk the
matter over with the members who
have been reelected
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

The minister OF foreign relations Of
Colombia has ordered the publication
in book form of economic and political
information on Colombia, much of
which has appeared in successive bull
letins issued by the ministry in his
charge since 1912. The title of the
book will be "Colombia-1913 to 1916"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30
Louis p. Mayo

Louis p Mayo died at his horne on
Morrill, avenue at about $50 Friday aft
ernoon at the age OF 50 years. Mr..
Mayo had been in i'll health for long
time and his death had not been un-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

L. o. Nixon will leave Sunday with
a party for the woods in the northern
Somerset region, where he will be on
a several days hunting trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

A. A. Heald went to Augusta Friday
morning, where he was to attend meet
ing of the community efficiency bureau,
of which he is one Of the promoters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Rex w. Dadge of Portland, commercial
superintendent Of the New England Tel
ephone & Telegraph Co. was in the city
Friday on business for the company.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Rev. and Mrs. Frank L. Phalen, who
have been attending the Maine Unita-
ran conference at Eastport, returned
home Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

A. r. Manderson of Portland. superin-
tendent Of motive power on the Maine
Central, was in the city Friday on busi-
ness for the company.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

at 7 o'clock. The organ is being thor
oughly overhaued this week and put in
good condition for the season. The Chris
tian Endeavor Society is to be addresseT
by Principal Mixer of the High school.
All are cordially welcome at all these
services
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Webster Williams has returned from
Pennington, where he has been attending
the tair and officiating as one of the
judges.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Harry Prince of Madison. State IL
brarian, was calling on friends in the
CITY for the day Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

There was a clean slate in the NUM-
tipal court Friday, no cases OF any
kind appearing before his honor to be
adiudged.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs B. A. Spencer left Friday
for Pittsfeld, where they will be guests
of relatives for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Mr.. -and Mrs. c. A. Squire, who have
been guests Of their son for several
weeks, left Friday morning for their
home in Haverhill Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

E. S. Baker of Clinton was busi-
ness caller in the city for the day
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Mrs. Nellie Hussey OF Portland is visit
ing Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Meader for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

A propeller driven by the air as a car
is running has been invented to blow
rain away from the windshield of an
automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Anson Perley. who is employed il
Portland for bonding house. is thu
guest of friends in the city for few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Mrs. Frank L. Lewis left Friday for
her home in Washington, D. C, after
passing the summer at the Elmwood in
this city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Mrs Frederick Joy of Westbrook is the
guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j,
Howard Welch, for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Miss Lottie Wrigley and Miss Myr-
tie Jordan returned Friday from q
short visit to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

MIR. and Mrs. Warren Spearin re-
turned Friday from visit with rela-
tives in Lewiston, Portland and Poland
Springs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Jefferson C. Smith. secretary of the
Y, NJ. c. A, left Friday for Portland on
business fer the organization.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Hon William J. Lanigan left Friday
for business trip up the Somerset in
the interests of the Hollngsworth &
Whitney Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

DR.. A. Jolly went to Augusta FRIDAY
morning to be present at the session OF
the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

DR.. Frederick T. Hill returned Fri
day afternoon from short business
trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stevens Of Boston
are guests Of their sister, Mrs. Charles
Donna.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

" L. Winter of Bingham was bus
iness caller in the city for the day Fri
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Deputy Sheriff Charles H. harrington
went to Augusta Friday on business for
the daV
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

Justice Warren C. Philbrook went to
Augusta Friday morning for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

z. +. Donna of Wilton was busi-
ness caller in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30

his topic for tomorrow's sermon ''The
Days Work. from John 4:3. "The night
cometh. when no man can work." The
chorus choir will begin its seasons work,
rehearsing for the FIRST time this evening
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-30
Goodness and Religion

Sunday will be day Of interest at the
Methodist church. At 1880 the Masters
memorial will be observed. Several new
nv service will be held. There will be
special music and the pastor will answer
the practical question What Is the Diff
ference Between Goodness and Religion
The old quartet. consisting of Miss Shack
ford, Mrs. Larrabee, Mr.. Webb and Mr..
Branch, is back and doing its usually fine
work.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-14
DETROIT HAS
100000 SOULS
This Is Estimate of Water
Board. Which Is Regarded
As Conservative

Detroit How has population OF
$4,000 within the city limits prop
~. according 70 AZ estimate made
recently by The water board
This total does not include High
Land PARK. HAmiramck. Ecorse or
Greenfield. which 20 al lntears are
part % Detroit, and which have
a Joint population OF about $4,000
making the population OF what will
soma day be Greater Detro!t" Nell
over the 100000 mark
That The water board figures q
125.000 FOR the 1918 population NJ
Detroit are approximately correct
Is shown by comparison with The
United States census % 1910 A,
that tine the official government
agures rere 465.Ts6. while the "a.
Ter board figures for tho same year
were t62s7s. The water board fg
Irss being less than the official rg.
ures instead OF greater a. - usual
~ The case In an unofficial cen.
sus
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-14
WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW
"Succeed With Detroit''
Business Institute of Detroit
Founded by Necessity Is NOiU
LARGEST of Its Kind in Michigan

dents boosters FOR the school
During the present wear from 400
90 sou calls have been received
cyery month FOR the Institute grad.
yates These young people go out
10 higAclsss business employ ment.
and thousands u them are now
holding The best once positions In
The city,
The Institute has also esta hlished
schools IN Pontiac and II Mt Glen
ems where young people are given
The same opportunity fer the best
training alons business lines
sThe school is owned and control
les ~ the men who founded Il 10
years ago, z. E Vsntine Il, K Old.
r. L Rauch AMI A r Tull. al Of
watch are we'll Srown In the bust
1ss, lie ~ Detroit
Tho Business Institute ~ Pontiac
occupies the second and third aoors
up he Howlaud opera House block
The .chool iD NJ Clemens oVppleS
rre snrrr second floor OF The Bust
ness Institute building, located south
- tie llray AMI across The avenue
trcm thg nigh school
The business Institute ot Cetrci'
oc.upis, the entire three etor, In.
-titu,e Building. ~ No lf..its CAS-.
ave- With t.cntsEe az - fce'7 N
Cass.avs and depth o. one hun
treI feet Windows ar on all
-de, so thar ugpt and fgetze sro
admitted from ever, direction This
is one Of many advantages aFord.
ed he suden, attending tie Bust
ness Institute Uher detailed tn.
formation - con aimed in The hand.
some Illustrated caalcC which will
- mailed promptly UPor request
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-14

Tea years ago = number N mea
who had been engaged IN school
work for soVeral years, raw the
need Of an institution Tor trainin 4
young people 10 do ocice work &C
cordlnK 10 modern methods These
men accordingly planned thor
oughly modern school OF business
which they expected 20 make the
best Of It's kind 10 De found any
where They did not p!sn a large
school They decided though. that
every erort should BE made &c PRO
vide the best Ia equipment eourses
Of study. IN teaching stan, and 10
personal Interest taken IN each s'u-
teat
The school was started IN the
Preitmever building. but u soon o5,.
Egew 'hese quarters a 1Ild o-
Was erected especially tnr iae Use
81 'ae school on ( Sss.ave gus,
uo-th u Michigan TGa- MAS seven
yvar- ssu and since fEeu fhe sclcu.
has srown steadily caSh sssr. add
u,ra esuipmeg, AMI an increased
stat Il teachers hsviGs Hetn re-
cu.-.
T4y IRE Business Inst'tv'e =
et . re largest best ecuipGe
PA, ness raining s,scol a dicht
gan ana is one ~ 'he lea INK
--f- - - lad IN Amer "a
Th.s r.uarAa}le success has been
III. result Of 'he Success % The In
.t.tg'. --gdeuts A thorough ,rala.
,rs p modem methods under CON.
ps.aaf experienced instructors and
a satizfactory position obtained
through ne Institute Free
Employment Department lHyo CEN
sined 70 make The Institute stu