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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

At. Drummond of Sidney was can
inc on friends in the city Monday. MI
Drummond has just returned from
Massachusetts,. where he attended the
! anpuater- Guernsey sale at North
Easton. where the highest priced co"
sold for $3.50. This is said to be the
highest price ever paid for Guern,
Gov He also attended the Natlonal
Hairy show at Springfield, where ne
purchased a Guernsey bull of Albert u.
buckley of Valley Falls. N. Y, to head
his herd at Pleasant View Farm. MI
Buckley is one of the oldest importers
and raisers of Guernseys in New YORK
and MIR. Drummond feels that ne mas
secured an exceptional animal for the
head of his herd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

An automobile which le1t ,ne ,ereon
a short distance below the Ems st s
bridge and tried to climb ,ne S.1,
hank was badly wrecked Sunday n's snG
the front part of the car strain rs ana
ousA, Steering gear and breaking the
f front spring. It was left in the sn6 %I IN
,ion - road for the night ana III
Des'oe o. mi was repaired and driven
me 1 NO city It was occupied by two
ln.o ~ t.,,o,ys who refused to give their
s sou The car bore the registration
number 24771.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
G.. M. FAIR ASSN.
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting Of the Central
Maine Fair Association was held at ~
o'clock Monday morning at the office
Of Hon. William T. Haines in the Edith
building. A number of the stockhold-
ers were present. The report of the
secretary showed that there would be
paid in premiums this year the sum
Of $52o6. 40. This money is on hand and
although it has not been customary to
send it out until into December. this
year the premiums will be paid at
once. The treasurer's report showed
that the excess of receipts over expe-
ditures at the fair this year was a
little over $500, the first time for many
Years that the fair has made Drifit
There was a proposition before the
stockholders to reduce the number of
directors from five to three but it was
voted down and the old board was re-
elected. S. E. Whitcomb. Arthur Da-
viau, Martin Blaisdell. Harvey d. Ea-
ton and Frank D. Robinson. President
Whitcomb, Treasurer Robinson and
Secretary Gilmore were also re-elect-
ed.
1t was voted that when the premium
checks were sent out to some of the
exhibitors who have won over 500 at
the fair this year, circular letter be
sent with it asking them to subscribe
to one or more shares of the stock of
the Central Maine Realty Co, which
owns the grounds. This stock pays
per cent. every year and the money
which is received from the sale of the
stock is to be put into buildings on
the ground for the benefit of the fair.
The board Of directors will now COM
mence to make arrangements for next
years fair which it is understood will
be held the week after the Lewiston
fair instead Of the week before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
PORTLAND MAN
HEAVY WINNER
AS RACE PILOT

Portland. Me. Oct. 15.-Irving w.
Pottle OF this city has won more money
than any other Maine driver this year,
$47s2.50, and the major portion was
won in Massachusetts. Connecticut,
Vermont and Maine. He drove Lady
Carnage to a fast mark, 2.13,, and won
$3275 of the total money that he cap
tured.
He won Is firsts. Z seconds, 5 thirds
and fourths and was I times I'M
placed in 81 starts He won more than
$4,000 last year. but had larger string
than in 1915 as the death of Thomas
Phair necessitated the sale of several
fast horses that he had fitted, to close
that estate.
His string during the season in
cluded Lady Carnage. 2.1sa; Wendell
wood. 2,14a: The Only One, 2.16a; Gay
Cara. 2.21a; Prodigal Bingen. 2.16a;
Bingola. 2.243; DR.. Kilborn. 2.163: Mas
ter Mariner, 2.1e4: Lady NJ. 2.264. He
captured 10 races with Lady Carnage
out Of II starts. The horses sold were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
Atlantic CITY.

Atlantic City offers the greatest of
seashore charm at all times of the
year and is especially attractive in Oc-
,ober and November Bathing contin-
ues good up until the arrival Of Win
ter. while outdoor sports of all kinds
are at their best. Two fine golf courses
which compare favorably with any
in the country are in easy reach of
the Boardwalk and hotels, while the
yachting waters are lively with cruis-
ing and regattas all through the fall
season.
The Boardwalk is always n delight
that insure pleasant pastime. The big
piers which jut out over the ocean
still have their band and orchestral
concerts as we'll as other amusement
features which include. frequent dan
ces The fine hard beach offers the
finest sort of riding course for those
who favor horse back riding and many
Of the newcomers of this month are
bringing along their saddle and driv
ing horses. Good horses ranging
from fine riding animals to tiny ponies
service of visitors.
Atlantic City's ability to furnish high
class hospitality is almost too we'll
known to need repetition, but it will SUI
flee to say that its long stretch of
beautiful Boardwalk houses and other
hotels on side avenues leading directly
to the beach are the finest resort car
avansaries in the world. The leading
representative houses which can be
more highly recommended for the fall
and winter season visitor are the Chel-
sea, Dennis, Galen Hall. Holmhurst,
Marlborough Elenheim Seaside. Shell
burne, Strand, st. Charles. and Wilt
shire.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
WINSL0W

| Charles NOVEL; is confined to his
ing.
Edward King is working at the club.
house.
Mrs. Marie L. Witcher of Lewiston IL
guest OF her niece, Mrs. Elmer To.
zier of Herd street.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Newell and Mr.
Newells uncle, William Wentworth
and Mrs. Wentworth were the guests
recently Of relatives at Weber pond.
On account of the address by DR..
kneeland Friday evening at the church
restry. the prayer meeting will be
omitted this week.
Joel Libby has returned from Boston
where he has been for the past week.
The Fl. & w. Ladies' Aid will meet
at the clubhouse Wednesday for an
all-day meeting.
Charles Fl. Drummond is entertain.
ing Mrs. Charles l.. Drummond of
Portland.
Mrs. Carrie Weeks visited Bangor
and Crono last Friday and Saturday
She was present at the opening Of
Balentine hall at U. of NJ, Orono.
w. T. Reynolds was at Augusta Sum
day.
The little daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Roy Rafuse of Lynn, Mass. born Oct
o. has been named Lena Marion Ra.
fuse Mrs. Rafuse was formerly a res
ident Of this town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Fish last
wednesday went to Biddeford to at
tend the Advent State conference
From there they visited Portland and
met the troops when they arrived.
MRS. Fish's son. Herbert Collier. is
the sergeant Of the Hospital Corps
Sunday Mrs. Fish. accompanied by
Miss Mildred Leathan, visited the
troops at Augusta.
Mrs Fitzpatrick of Gardiner IL
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Tot.
man Of Mohegan street
Mrs. E. W. Towle was the guest FRI
day Of Mrs. w. w. Osborne Of Fair
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

Members Of the local lodges of Odd
Fellows and Rebekahs will go to Ban
gor Tuesday where the State sessions
will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday. The Rebekahs will
meet en- Tuesday, the Grand Lodge OF
ODD Fellows on Wednesday and the
Encampment on Thursday. A banquet
will be served to the past erands IN
uesoaS evening. Dr. Harold J. To-
"aru OF this city, grand warden. is q
candidate for the position Of a.n,,.,,
slaho master and 1t is expected that
he will be elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
ASK INCREASE
.0F WAGES IN
THE CANAL ZONE

Panama, Oct ia delegation of the
striking canal workers today approached
the governor of the canal zone asking
an increase in wages amounting to seven
cents an hour or $40 a month COM
mittee from the British Club visited the
governor on behalf of the British West
Indians who are out on strike. The Brit
ish minister. however, has taken no ac-
ton with regard to the trouble.
Order was preserved throughout PAN
anna today. although there were some
fights among individuals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
WARN SHIPPING
OF HURRICANE

Washington. Oct. 16.-Shipping was
warned/today by the weather bureau
against a hurricane moving across the
Gulf of Mexico. The disturbance was
central tonight off the northwest coast
of the Yucatan peninsula with a wind
velocity of "a miles an hour. The bar
ometer reading was 2940. The storm
continues to move in a northwesterly
direction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
FAYETTE
Startling Grange

Startling Grange observed SATURDAY
as Gentlemen's Day and 1t was mos'
ENJOYABLE occasion. After the usual
business a chicken dinner was served
after which the lecturer for the day. II
l. French, presented an excellent pro
gram as follows: violin solo, Mi
league, accompanied by Mrs. hate
Walton (encore); reading by MT
Chamberlain, who responded to an en-
core. In a prophecy. Lester Fellows
foretold some startling events and II
20 years bring such changes may we
all see 1886. A question box was next
in order in which all the gentlemen par
ticipated. Mr. league and Mrs. Wal
ton next gave another selection and
responded to an encore. Charles Small
recited and responded with story,
after which Henry French in an able
speech showed very clearly the differ
ence in the manner of counting at the
present day and that of our forefath-
ers Ned French spoke in an interest
ing manner upon the question: Is a
Silo and Separator Necessary upon
the Dairy Farm? Mr.. league then
favored the audience with another Sc
lection and responded to an encore by
a beautiful rendering of the "Mocking
Bird" The ladies then gave the gentle
men vote of thanks for their enter
tainment The next meeting. Oct. %,
is to be Corn Day with an exhibit of
cooking, fancy work and plain sewing
and mending by the children. All are
cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

Wendelwood. DR.. Kilborn, The Only
One, pile Master Mariner was with
drawn. Bingola and Lady NJ. were In
his stable only two weeks.
Prodlgal Bingen was injured after
six starts and was laid UP for the bal
ance of the season. He has sold nine
horses this year. including several of
the horses that he raced considerably.
He has 10 horses in winter quarters in
Hiram with his trainer, Bernard Small.
in charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

Miss Maria Pushaw of Bangor Is Wis
iting her father, G. r. Pushaw.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Thaxter and sor
Maynard of Mount Vernon formerly Of
this town. are guests Of their daughter
Mrs. Daniel Hennessey.
A. B. Mavor of Greene passed SD
day with his family, who have rece9Sj
located here
delegation of members Of Bethle.
hem Chapter. o. E. S.. visited the No.
komis Chapter, o. E. s., Of Newport In
Newport Monday evening when the de.
gree team of the Pittsfield lodge con.
ferred the degree.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Grindell left on
Saturday for a few days visit with
friends in Monsoon.
Mrs. Walter Simonds of Madison Is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram
B. Pushor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
QUAKER CITY MILK
PRICES ARE GOING UP

Philadelphia. Oct. 1.-two large dis
tributors raised the price Of milk from
to 9 cents a quart in this city today.
Many others declare they will be obliged
to take similar action before the end Of
the week Farmers throughout the diff
ferent sections which supply this city
have organized to advance the price TO
distributors to IL cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

members OF Havelock Lodge, Knights
OF Pythias, will go to Augusta Tues.
Jay TO attend the district convention
whicn Will be held in that city. The
rank OF Knight will be worked by the
members OF Havelock Lodge and that
Ok rage by the members of Calanthe
Lodge and there will be an address by
justice Warren c. fhilbrook, VINO has
recently returned from Portland. Orr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
UNION BRANCHES
OF PAOLEI ZION
WILL BE FORMED

Boston, Oct. 1.-THE establishment of
Junior branches throughout the United
States and Canada of the Paolei Zion
Association of America was voted at to-
days session of the annual convention,
The sum of $4,000 was appropriated to de-
fray in part the expense of organization
and to aid in the support of the Paolei
Zion institutions in Palestine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
ALLIES SHIPS
COLLIDE IN FOG
NEAR italy

Berlin. Oct. 16.-(By Wireless to
Sayville).-"A British and Italian war
ship in consequence of fog collided
in the Messina channel (between the
mainland of Italy and the island OF
Sicily Amsterdam reports" says an
item given out by the Overseas News
Agency THE ships shelled each other
and one was damaged heavily. A Brit
ish armored cruiser was towed to Ma
pies. Details are yet unavailable"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

The long awaited cement for the
Hassam paving job arrived in the city
Monday and was being hauled to the
scene OF the operations during the
day. The machinery has also arrived
and it is hoped that within day or
two the placing of the cement covering
will be started.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

The tax collectors Office is very
busy place at the present time. sum-
monscs being issued for this who have
not yet paid their taxes. The State law
regarding poll taxes which went into
effect this year, made them due May
!. and the collector feels that no one
has a right to kick at extra costs when
they have had ever Ave months time
in which to pay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

DR.. p. p. Hurd has returned from
a 10-days stay in Boston, where he Wis
tied number of the hospitals. taking
a short post graduate course in the
latest methods of performing opera
lions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

A meeting Of the Arts and Crafts
committee of the Waterville Woman's
club was held at o'clock Monday aft
ernoon at Library hall. Much business
OF Importance was considered and ar
engagements started for the annual arts
and crafts exhibition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

Inc marriage intentions Of Ernest
Forth and Ida Breton. both of this
city, of Arthur Picher and Marie Jane
Breton. both of this city. Of Fred r.
Warren of Sidney and Mamie Zero of
this city. of Ernest H. Clark of Angus
ia and Eva Dora Gullifer Of this city
were placed on file at the city clerk 8
office Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
In Western Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh. Oct. 16.-Milk prices are
being advanced in many Of the smaller
cities of western Pennsylvania. eastern
Ohio and West Virginia. following an
increase in prices by the farmers who
market their milk in Pittsburgh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

John Henry Shaw and Miss Georgin-
ma Bernier, both of this city. were
united in marriage Monday morning at
the st. Francis de Sales church, Rev.
Father Charland officiating. After a
short wedding trip they will reside in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

The opening Of the Waterville Coun-
try Club will occur Wednesday and
elaborate plans for the event are be-
ing made by the members. There will
be golf match between professionals
and a dinner and entertainment at the
clubhouse in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
DIED
CUMBERLAND

CUMBERLAND.
Portland-Oct. 14-John c. Otis aged Z.
years; Oct. Is. George D. Loring, AGED 6:
years; Oct. "A. Daniel ]. Reardon; Caro-.
line B. Bracket. aged IS years: Everett,
e. son of William and Ella Kennedy
Cooper. aged 10 years.
NJ. Sawyer. aged 80 years. 's
OXFORD.
Brownfield-Oct. Is. Sarah Ann Tyler
aged 63 years a SoiehlhoFe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

meeting Of the executive commit
tee of the Woman's Alliance Of the Uni
tartan church was held at the Ware par
lors Monday afternoon to consider bus
mess in connection with the coming
fair, which will be held on December 2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Chase and two
children of Fort Edward N. Y. are
visiting relatives and friends in town
Lillian, the little daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Harold Brown, is quite ill.
Mrs Lottie E. Yorke Of Winthrop
will present "Freckles" at the Baptist
church Saturday evening, Oct. 81 Mrs
Yorke is reader of rare ability and a
fine entertainment is assured.
The many friends of H. ]. Tuck, who
had finger anputated two weeks ago
will be glad to know that his hand is
healing well.
Lester and Charming Harris, W. A
Cochrane and A. II. Stales. who have
been on hunting trip in the big woods
have returned home and each had the
good fortune to secure a deer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

Mrs. Annie Emery. department in
spector of the Ladies of the G. A. r.,
went to Foxcroft Monday to inspect
the Circle in that town. She was &C.
companied by Mrs. Ida Foster, DEPART
ment president. who has been visiting
here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

The travel and history department
of the Waterville Woman's Club will
meet with Miss Julia Lakin at her
home on Pleasant street at O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

Mrs. Florence Helms. who has been
visiting with her parents here, left
Monday for Panama. where she will
rejoin her husband, who is on duty
there with the army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

Miss Leo Marshall. bookkeeper at the
Waterville Motor Co, who has been
enjoying a two-weeks vacation, has re-
turned to her work at the garage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

The United Order of the Golden
Cross will hold whist party at the
home of Mrs. f. Payson Witham on
Sanger avenue Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

John McCue started Monday morn
ing putting in place the new street
signs which when they are all up will
mark every street in the city at every
| cross street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

Justice Warren c. Philbrook left
Monday morning for Portland. where
he is holding court. after visiting at
his home in this city over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
Rev. Arthur Lindscott

Pittsfield friends will regret to learn
of the death of Rev. Arthur Lindscott
which occurred Monday. Oct. 9. in East.
ford, Conn.,, at the age of 81 years
He was a graduate Of NJ. c. I. '05, Bates
College and Hartford Divinity school
He was unmarried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

Miss Mildred Penney returned Mon
day tois North Arson, where she Is
employed, after visiting at the home OF
her parents over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

Rev. Wilbur F. Berry returned Mon
day from South Berwick, where he
spoke on Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

Charles E. Sherman Of Burnham was
a business caller in the city for the
day Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

One drunk was before the police
court Monday morning. He had the
necessary money to pay his fine which
he did and departed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry F. Weber went
to Portland Monday morning by auto
mobile for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

Ralph E. Thurston has returned
from a short business trip to Belfast
and Rockland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
WATERvILLE

Charles w. Atchley was among the
Waterville attorneys in Augusta on
business Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

Patrolman Henry Butler and Fred
Pooler left Monday for weeks hunt
ing trip in the woods near Dead Water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

india has become one Of the worlds
eea'est consumers of aluminium.
Inc Japanese make an imitation of
Six from the hemp of New Zealand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

-. he attended the Supreme
gun, rhe whole will conclude WIN
Grand banquet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17

1915 OVERLAND, FULLY EQUIP.
ped. Electric lights and starter In Al
EUhoition If taken at once, 1915. Apply
S AZ M. spear, agent Overland car. Gar
oineE octl7d1M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
For Sale-Miscellaneous

For sale-Overland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-17
NO INVISIBLE GOVT.

Continued from Page One)
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-03-11

bearing all the countless little marks
of breeding and refinement that a girl
can't mistake. Yet somehow it i'm
pressed me that he was not dressed
for the part; his clothes were good.
correct as to style, but they had not
been chosen by him. They clashed
with his personality-do you know
what I'm trying to say?"
II understand. Somebody had ex-
changed clothing with him-either to
hide the victims identity, to set the
police on false scent, or for the
more simple motive that your chaps
suit was better than his assailant's." I"
THAT is it. The young man had re-
covered his senses, but remained ST.
lent. He kept watching me with a
puzzled expression, as if he felt he
ought to know me but couldn't recall
my name or where we had met. In
deed, everything he looked at-even
his hands, the lake, the boat. the moon
all seemed strange to him.
"'What is your name? | asked him
Manner he repeated. looking more
puzzled than ever. And what do you
think ?-he didn't >knowl
Il soon realized that 1 had a charge
that was as helpless and dependent as
little child. Fancy! 1t was nearly
midnight, tool"
what did you do with him?"
The girl colored. but answered
steadily:
why, just what l thought you or
any gentleman would have done I'M
der the circumstances. | felt re-
sponsibility. When [ saw how help
less he was l went through his pock-
cts. And he let me proceed as If it
were quite the proper thing to do;
just watched me in bewildered sort
of fashion. All found was some en-
velopes and a postcard Did
you ever hear of Denver Ed Raw
lings?"
THE yegg? Don't ask foolish ques
tions.''
well. the envelopes and the post