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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-31
CONFECTIONERS SECURE
RESTAURANT LICENSES

There were but three arrests yes
terday for alleged violations Of the
Sunday closing laws. This small num-
Der IL due to the fact that many Of
the confectioners have secured res
taurant licenses, which permit them
to sell food and drink to all who
wish them at any ana all times.
Many Of the places were kept Wide
open. and business was transacted a.
usual, except that cigars. cigarettes
ana tobacco were not sold.
Those who were arrested were:
Mike Mandarian. A. Simon and George
Pops All these have appeared on
tho police court docket several times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-31
LOSES ARM AND LEG
UNDER c. & O. TRAIN

Gordonsville, Va. July 30.-Mai-
colin 3. Sullivan, a farmer about
twenty-seven years of age, who lives
three miles west OF this place fell
beneath the wheels of fast Chesa-
peake and Ohio train here early this
morning and lost his right arm and
his left leg. DR.. John w. Scott, the
railroad company surgeon, attended
him and sent him as early as possible
TO Charlottesville hospital where
II is said that the young man had
fighting chance for life.
Mr.. Sullivan is the son OF J. w
sullivan, formerly a merchant OF this
town.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-31
Each of His Diplomatic Sug-
gestions Get Back to That
One Thing
PEACE DISCUSSIONS
ARE AT STANDSTILL
Disturbing Reports Reach
State Department That Car
rama Will Reject Sugges-
tons From Washington

Washington, July 30.-D4sturbing
reports have come 10 the State De-
partment that Carran2a will reject
the additions made in Washington to
his suggestions in the note OF July IL
for settlement of border troubles by a
com ssion. Strong apprehension Is
felt today that a serious slip may
ensue in the negotiations between the
two governments The Mexican peace
dis ussions are at a standstill pending
receipt of Carranza's official reply.
Carranza submitted three propose
tons for consideration by a toinx
com M ission. All related to military
10 ovements across the border. II re-
ports now coming from Mexico city
are reliable CarranZa will continue TO
insist the commission parleys be con-
fined 10 discussion Of the three sub
jects he suggest ed-withdra of
American troops IA PFoTDcoi sovernfTiE'
reel procai crossing of the border by
military forces of both nations. and
responsibility for past border raids.
Each Means Withdrawal.
Oficials admitted TODAY that Car
rama played shrewd diplomacy in
framing his suggestions for a border
conference All three proposals, II
was pointed out, get hack TO the same
thing, withdrawal OF troops. In dis
cussion OF Il protocol for reciprocal
crossing OF the border Carranza is ex-
pected 10 hold to his original stand
that troops crossing the border of the
other country on a reciprocal basis
shall be limited in numbers TO less
than /, 00o cavalry Acceptance OF this
proposal would demand the with
drawal of Pershing's army, The third
proposition TO FIX responsibility for
border troubles would include the
question ~ responsibility for punish
ing bandits and Carranza would be
expected to insist on. his ability 10
handle the situation without aid from
American troops.
officials in position to know Car
ranza's attitude believe that he re-
sents the suggestions to broaden the
scope OF the commissions inquiry by
taking up plans for rehabilitation Of
his governments finances
ANY Suggestion of outside aid In
solving Mexicos financial and eco
nomtc problems has been resented
from the first by Carranza as an
ty"
Must Get tn Bottom.
Administrations officials, however.
are convinced that no peace negoaa-
tons by a Joint commission Will have
the slightest effect in solving the Mex
lean situation unless the commission
fs empowered to get at the bottom Of
the trouble.
Army officers are convinced the dis
cuSsion of the three questions pro-
posed by Carranza can have no eff
feet in restoring better conditions in
-~-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-31
ENDS HIS LIFE AFTER
SEVERAL DAYS. SPREE
John w. Walthall. OF Matoaca, shoots
Misunderstanding Lady
Dies.

Petersburg. Va. July 30.--John NJ
Walthall. aged 80 years. we'll known
citizen Of Matoaca, committed suicide
by shooting himself In the body at
his home about / o'clock this after
noon. Mr.. Walthall had been on a
spree for several days is the only rea-
son that Is assigned for his commit
ting the rash act. Besides wife.
who was formerly Miss Lucy Smith, of
Matoaca, he - survived by one daugh-
ter. also his mother and one half
brother. Mrs. Sarah w. Waithall and
j. w. Butler, all of Matoaca An in
quest was held over the body by DR..
Ragland, coroner for Chesterfield. this
afternoon, and verdict was rendered
In accordance with the above facts.
Tho funeral will take place at 4
O'Clock tomorrow (Monday) afternoon
and intern1Ant will be made in the
Matoaca Cemetery.
Mrs. A. G. Martin Dies.
MIA A. @. Martin, a well known
and esteemed lady. died at her home In
South Market Street about s o'clock
this afternoon. aged Sc years. She is
survived by four sons and one daugh-
ter. A. @. Marttn. DR.. r. A. Martin and
William NJ. Martin. of this city; Ma
thaniel y. Martin. OF Grecnwlle, 8.
G. and Mras Jose?s d. Cooper. OF
this city. Ara Martin had a fall
soma wee1eD ESQ fro mwh4ch she suf-
fsred . AGlecaxsd hip
- esslssa1 ass41Fssnsuks A9SU net
0oo0s - = sssss "
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-31
CHARGED with selling Liquor.

Jessie Cotton. colored. was arrested
yesterday by Oficers Dutton and
Mitchell, charged with selling liquor
on Sunday without 4 license. He was
taken to the First Station, and will
appear in Police Court this morning.
A case of beer and several bottles
OF liquor were taken A. evidence.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-31

G. w. Shields. Of 1905 West Frank
lin Street. reported. last night that
his Buick automobile had been taken
from u front - his reetdesee aleuk
$50 o'olock. FL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-31

London. July 3o.-After an artil-
lery bonn bardment so terrific that the
advanced sections of the German third
line were swept away, the British and
French this morning smashed for
wari in a tremendous assault on the
'front.' Of eight miles. From east OF
Delville wood TO the Sornm the blow
was struck and whole systems OF
trenches. the work of months, was
carried.
Great losses were inflicted on the
Germans who in the afternoon, rail-
lied in a series OF terrific counter
attacks, according to Official dispatch
es from the scene OF conflict More
than 500 prisoners were saennd in the
shattered bitches and dugouts.
The most pronounced gains were
made by the British. Men from the
homeland and the colonies. Irish and
Indians. combined in the great thrust.
These troops smashed forward be-
yond the Water lot farm. Trones
wood and the Maltzern farm. former
ly mere outposts OF the British front,
breaking we'll beyond the frontiers of
the German third line and esta hlish-
ing themselves IN strong positions. =
On the British right the French.
attacking simultaneously front from
heights northeast OF Hardecourt TO
the river, carried a German trench
system on a front. for distance at
one point of half a mile. seized a
foothold in Maurepas and conquered
a wood and powerfully fortified quar-
ry north of Hem.
Street fighting is now going on in
Maurepas. village stronghold which
has withstood until the present all
assaults.
Today's victory puts the French
British soldiers in a position to strike
powerful blow at Combles. the
strong German point OF support be-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-31
Efforts Being Made to Prevent
Transfer of French Troops
to Somme
GERMAN THIRD LINE
ENTIRELY SWEPT AWAY
British and French Smash For
ward in TremendousAssau
Russian Forces Making
Advances in Caiieia -

Paris. July 30.--The War Once re-
ports at midnight THAI in a series of
assaults today French troops carried
an entire system of GERM trenches
north of the Somme on a front OF
from 900 to 500 yards
Paris July 3o--A strong often
sive has been developed by the Ger
man crown prince on the eastern bank
of the Meuse, South Of Fleury and
west OF the Thiaumont work German
attacks were launched one after an
other throughout the night and today.
They have been uniformly repulsed
the War Office announces
1t Is believed the object Of these
attacks is TO prevent the transfer of
French troops to the Sonme.
Tonight a heavy bonn bard mont is
proceeding along the front northeast
81 NeTdun. St 4s especially Intense In
the Fieury and Vaux sectors and at
the Chapitre and Fumin woods
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-05-11
DANGERS OF DR. AFT.

Drafts feel best when we are hot and per-
spring, just when they are most dangerous and
the result is Neuralgia Stiff Neck, Sore Muscles
or sometimes an attack of Rheumatism. In
such cases apply Sloan's Liniment 1t stimu-
lates circulation to the sore and painful part,
The blood flows freely and in short time the
stiffness and pain leaves. Those suffering
from Neuralgia or Neuralgia Headache will
find one or two applications of Soan's Liniment
will give grateful relief. The agonizing pain
gives way to tingling sensation of comfort
and warmth and quiet rest and sleep is possible
Good for Neurltis too. Price 25c at your
DRUGGISTS
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UNITY.

Francis Getchell will work for George
Gerald this season.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. S. Jones visited her
sister in Freedom April 2Sth.
Earle Jones of Augusta is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. D. S. Jones.
Mrs. S. c. Rand of Waterville visited
friends and relatives here last week,
Mrs. Geo. Furbush of New York is the
guest OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. M.
Whitaker.
Mrs. G. B. Pillsbury entertained the
members of the cart and Craft Club
Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Gertrude Jones has returned from
Massachusetts, Monday, where she had
been the guest of friends.
Monday. May LIST. George Gerald began
his duties as road patrolman for this dis.
trict for six months.
Mrs, j. M. Whitaker has returned from
Massachusetts, Saturday, where she had
been for the past ten weeks, the guest
of her son.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Webb, who had
been visiting friends in town for the past
week, returned to their home in Morrill,
Monday.
The children of the grammar schools
gave very interesting entertainment at
the l. y. 0. F. hall, Friday evening.
They all took their parts in most pleas
ing manner. The proceeds will 60 towards
paying the expense of the graduating
class.
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INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS.

According to figures given out by Hon.
Eben L. Littlefeld OF Belfast chairman
of the Industrial Accident Commissio On,
there have been $40 reports of accidents,
448 physicians reports and SAT supple
mental reports during the month of
April.
The total number of deaths reported
during the four months that the work.
mems compensation act has been in eff
feet IS 16 and the total number of poll
cies now in force insuring asserting en-
ployers is 1862.
Since January 1st there have been
filed 693 claims and agreements and of
this number 274 have been filed since
April 1st. Since January LIST there have
been 439 agreements for compensation
approved out of 619 agreements report
ed during that time.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-05-11

! lily. Noted Ancestors
/ Peter Tower of Canaan was 100 years old
the Gath day of April, 1916 He was born in
Plympton, Mass the of Peter and Susan
/ (Churchill) Tower. When he IL years of
! age his parents moved to Belmont, Me-, where
he resided until few years ago
! At the age of 81 he married Miss Huda
Frohock and to them were born five children,
! two of whom now living, and are Francis
Tower of Belmont and Mrs. Julia Churchill of
| Canaan, with whom Mr. Tower makes his
home. While in Belmont he followed the
cupation of farming until advancing years
compelled him to give up active labor, when
| he gave the care of the farm to his son Fran
! els.
Er Tower Is well preserved man, retain
ing all his faculties in remarkable degree,
and Is able to attend to many light labors.
| AT the present time the family is represent
/ ed by i've generations, who are Peter Tower,
Mrs Jessie Staples and her three children.
M, Tower comes from distinguished fami-
~ His ancestor, John Tower, was born in the
parish OF bingham. county OF Norfolk. Eng
land, May ID. 1909. ami came to this country
and settled in New bingham, Mass, in 1887
John Tower and his sons fought in the King
PhIll wars and many of their descendants in
! the war of the Revolution.
Mr.. lower is very pleasing to meet
retains his interest in all the news of the day.
| is man of high moral character, honored and
respected by ali who know him.
An informal dinner given April 9th at
the home of his daughter to celebrate the Tooth
anniversary of his birth, Among those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. Fiield Mitchell, Miss
Amanda Triton AMI others. Mr.. Tower re-
ceived during the day number of birthday
presents and also postal card shower, from
friends far and near. The day proved to be
most enjoyable one for the young old man.
Mr.. Tower is remarkably active man for one
SO advanced in years His daily tasks consist
of keeping the wood box filled and getting the
mail from the rural delivery box. His facul-
ties are most prominently in use, he takes
keen wide awake interest in all that trans
plres about him, as we'll as the news of the
world outside his circle. and his daily life is
busy and happy one
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Reteree IN Bankruptcy.
Bangor, Maine. May 4, 1916.
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors.

Notice of First Meeting of Creditors.
In the District Court of the United States for
the District of Maine.
In the matter of Helen W. p,
Garcelon, Bankrupt. III Bankruptcy.
To the Creditors of Helen W. Garcelop of
Troy, in the County of Waldo and District
aforesaid. Bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day
of April, A. D. 1916 the SAID Helen W. Garce-
lon was duly adjudicated Bankrupt; and that
the First Meeting of her Creditors will be held
at the office of Dunton & Morse, Savings Bank
Building, Belfast, Maine, the End day of
June, A. D. 1916. at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, at which time and place the said
creditors may attend prove their claims, ap-
point Trustee. examine the Bank rupt. and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
JOHN R. MASON,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Bangor, Maine. May 4. 1916
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Children CTy
FOR FLETCHER'S
CAST0RIA
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors.

Notice of First Meeting of Creditors.
In the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine
In the matter of George B. ,p,
Garcelon. Bankrupt, In Bankruptcy
To the Creditors of George B. GarceIon of
Troy. in the County of Waldo and District
aforesaid, Bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day
of April, A. d. 1916, the said George B. Garce-
lon was duly adjudicated q Bankrupt; and
that the First Meeting of his Creditors will
be held at the Office of Dunton & Morse.
Savings Bank Building. in Belfast, Maine,
on the End day of June, A. D. 1916, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, at which time and
place the said Creditors may attend. prove
their claims. appoint Trustee, examine the
Bankrupt and transact such other business as
may properly come before said meeting
JOHN r. MASON,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Bangor, Maine, May q, 1916.
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WHITES CORNER, (winterport.)

Mr. aid Mrs. G. H. York were in Bel
s,s. Recently for brief visit.
~ 7,gf W E. Hebard was a passenger
- boat May LIST, enroute for Hol-
'i Mr.. e. A. Larby and Floyd Larby
-;.,t4- st the home of Sylvanus Ward In
asrld.n April Both.
''1V Il. and Mrs. Walter Smith of New
sa,- were guests of his sister, Mrs. C.
ID [4aey. April Both.
Homer Prince, who has employment
LII w. Conant's, left Monday for a
-, n Marlboro, N. Y.
Kisses louise Libby and Laura Bick-
fo- Bangor High school had an extra
aor aj heir homes on account of the
m. psnohscot County Teachers conven-
f- 10 Bangor April 2Sth and Goth.
T6e sntire community was shocked by
M news of the sudden death of George
N.w-r If West Winterport, which oc-
Sr-a sunday afternoon, April Both, at
t-- saae Of Fred Coffin in Monroe.
Fps former friends of Mrs. B. W..
Rsvee. regret to learn of her death,
Tnsr occurred in Brunswick April 9th.
2+ vas Tor many years a resident of
IN. t1un and charter member of
Tr7rrr Light Grange. The remains
gg-e Fought to Hampden, of which
town SHE was native, where funeral
sar7 we're held April Both, and inter-
ns took place.
iva tz1ghtful social events took place
IN t7is veinity last week. The first was
sr-a- nome of Hon. C. M. Conant Tues
3sy 4fternoon, April 25th, when Mr.. and
Mr. aH8nt entertained about so rela-
tass and friends in their immediate
7..709-lood in honor of the marriage
j.. u-f aughter Barbara to Frank P.
Es.- Mrs. Viola Hebard, a sister
Of -= ride, greeted the guests at the
9an rnnducted them to the receiv-
j.. where Mr.. and Mrs. Clements
VIZ tied in receiving by their par
e.s The afternoon was pleasantly
s- b music and social intercourse.
D-u is refreshments of sandwiches,
81 ss0rted cake, banana ice cream
sr were served. The gifts were
HsH - beautiful, consisting of silver,
cut s8ss. linen and other household arti-
res Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Clements ex-
sn-=- their hospitality to about the
san lumber of friends in honor of the
even lrursday evening, April 9th.
WITT music, cards and social chat the
senog quickly passed. The combina-
i3' resent, representing the esteem
3@ lection of the neighbors of the
new Tedded couple, was handsome
5l+s- Dainty refreshments. consisting
q assorted cake, walnut ice cream and
.@7arss. We're passed by Mr.. and Mrs.
.slel1s, Floyd and Mildred Larby.
ltt guests departed at late hour, wish
Hs '4 yeung couple many years of hap
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NORTH STOCKTON SPRINGS.

Wilbur Staples was recent visitor in
Prospect.
Fred Eames has his garage almost
completed.
Mrs. Annie Ellis spent April 9th with
Abbie Eames.
Irving Harris went to Searsport MAY
LIST on business.
Thomas Donaldson remains in the same
feeble condition.
Mrs. Roy Littlefield called on Mrs.
fred Eames April 3Oth.
Mrs. Olivia Seekens was a recent guest
OF Mrs. Everett Lttleield
Miss Lila Seekens of North Searsport
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. H. N.
Seekens.
Mrs. Daniel Dunaver and Mrs. Burton
Dunaver were business visitors in Sears
port April oath.
Mrs. Clara Nickerson of North Pros
pect is with Mrs. Blanche Littletield for
an indefinite stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Lane are repairing
their new home, which they will occupy
in the near future.
Harold Littlefield and Levi Ellis we're
IN the village Saturday evening, April
29th, to attend the movies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cunningham of
Derby. Maine, were weekend guests of
James Cunningham and family.
Loring Dickey, an aged and respected
citizen of this part of the town, passed
to higher life April 9th, aged II years
and 10 months.
Lyman Partridge and family were the
hrst automobile owners in this vicinity to
ENJOY ride over the country roads in
their car this season,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel Dickey of Sears
port were In town the past week, called
mere by the illness and death of their
father, Loring Dickey.
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shown what can be done by persistence
and hard work and in the closing year of
his college course has been not only
credit to his family, but to the Univer-
sity of Maine and the Pine Tree State.
Mr.. Packard will graduate in the coming
June and he is already considering sew
eral desirable offers in his chosen work
of electrical engineering.
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To the Honorable Municipal Officers
of the CITY of Belfast

The .Penobscot Bay Electric Company, a
corporation duly organized under the laws of
Maine and authorized to transmit and distrib-
ute electricity in the city of Belfast in accord
ance with the general statutes relating to that
business, hereby petitions your honorable board
to grant 1t PERMISSION In accordance with law
to erect and maintain poles with crossarms
carrying wires for electrical purposes and also
necessary Strengthening and supporting wires
over and along the following roads, streets or
highways:
skTHE CITYPOINT ROAD from the south
Citypoint postoffice and via High street to the
northerly end of the present pole line of said
Penobscot Bay Electric Company.
THE RIVER ROAD on the easterly side of
Passagassawaukeag River from the Searsport
road northwesterly past the George o. Holmes
house and to the southerly line of the town of
Swanville.
THE CROSS ROAD from the Citypoint road
to the river road. above named, and being the
first cross road northerly from the Citypoint
postoffice.
THE ROBBINS ROAD. so called from the
OF the Upper Bridge, thence northeasterly and
southeasterly past the house of Mr. Curtis to
the northery end of the present pole line of
said Penobscot Electric Company.
PENOBSCOT BAY ELECTRIC COMPANY.
By A. c. HOPKINS. District Superintendent.
April 10, 1910.
In BOARD OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS,
May l, 1916
Upon the foregoing petition it is ordered
that notice thereof be given by publishing
copy of said petition and of this order there
on attested by the City Clerk, in The Republic
can Journal and Waldo County Herald, news
papers printed in said city of Belfast, and that
a hearing thereon be given at the Aldermen's
room, in Belfast. on the 9Th day of June. 1916,
at Z O'Clock p. M, at which time and place
residents and owners of property upon the
highways to be affected by the granting of the
permit applied for and all other persons inter-
ested shall have full opportunity to show cause
why such permit should not be granted. Said
notice to be given at least fourteen days be-
fore said hearing.
y. K KEENE,
c. w WESCOTT,
RALPH l. MORSE,
VIM. 1. HALL,
IS THOMPSON,
o. l.. WENTWORTH,
Municipal Officers of the City of Belfast.
true copy. Attest:
CARLETON DOAK. City Clerk.
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rhe Village Blacksmith

o.r,body knows him, and every
tTsii 5es him. He's fine fellow,
|boJy hard hand, a big arm and a
WI. q. " NEST. AS strong as he is, he
rliS5 ~. q Won that he isn't much good
r'' '' Ms stomach goes back on him.
g' a1 he can eat well, he can
$ =.fl and long, but when his
E'' Is sick he doesn't feel like
t his anvil. Many strong
.. found al. F." Atwood's
I. ..a Great help in keeping the
y 9-r}l 1t acts very promptly
.5-tive organs, the liver and
l.. md keeps them regular and
When you feel out of sorts,
III. appetite, or suffer from a
| ache. this reliable remedy
~ ..., lake you feel better.
--r nm receipt of yellow outside wrap.
7~ opinion of the medicine, we will
1 our Needle Books with a good
# high grade needles, useful in
II e. Medicine CO., Portland, Me.
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MACH CHILD FOR WORr1s.

q sap child's strength, rob child of food
AXE achild fretful, irritated, nervous,
stool and at first sign or suspicion or
give onehalf to one lozenge Kickapoo
CT. a candy worm remover. Give i'm
results, is laxative. Paralyzes and
Tie worms, improves digestion and
rea.lh Of child Continue giving Kicka-
IT, Killer until all signs of worms are
-5'. at your Druggist