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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14
EASTERN MFG co,
Defendant IN
BIC DAMAGE SUIT

Bangor. Me, Oct. 13.-Suit for dam
ages placed at $4,000 has been enter
ed in the supreme court at Portland
by the American Realty Co. against
the Eastern Manufacturing Co. of
Brewer. because of dispute as to the
ownership of 1904 cords of pulp wood,
which the plaintaiffs claim was theirs
and allege was taken by the defend
ant corporation.
The case is being handled for the
Brewer corporation by Ryder &, Simp-
son of Bangor who say that it will not
come to trial this term, that in all
probability viii be referred by agree
ment. The question all arose, SAID one
Of the attorneys to a reporter, as the
result of the action of the original
owner of the pulp wood. The contro-
versy arises over which corporation
has the better title to the 1904 cords
In the writ, the plaintiff alleges that
in July and again in August it had in
its possession on the east branch of
the Penobscot river and on Schools riv-
err, 1904 cords of fir and spruce pulp
wood valued at $500 Later, the writ
alleges, THIS WOOQ was IOunu IN the
boom Of the defendant company at
Grindstore, mixed in with $4,000 cords
belonging to the defendant. The de-
PENDANT has been asked to give up the
wood but has neglected to do so. 1t
has been impossible to separate that
which belonged to one company from
that which belonged to the other. The
concluding paragraph of the writ says:
The plaintiff says that said 1904
cords Of pulp wood was especially in
tended by the plaintiff to be manufac-
tured at it's said mill at West Enfield
and was a part of the annual supply
for said mill for the year next subse-
ouent to Sept 1, 1916. and because of
the shortage Of the pulp wood supply
for said mill for said year created by
the defendants converting said pulp
wood to it's own use and depriving the
plaintiff of the use thereof said mill
cannot be operated by the plaintiff for
two months during said year and the
plaintiff will thereby be deprived of.
and lose large profits. to wit, 10000"
George G. Weeks and Harold E. Weeks
of Fairfield. are attorneys for the plain
tiff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14
MONMOUTH

Monmouth Academy basketball team
will play with Leavitt Institute on Fri
day afternoon at Turner. Miss Ida Cur
rie. assistant teacher. will accompany
the girls. Harold Smith will act as ref
cree.
Miss Carolyn Fox is passing 10 days
with friends in Boston and vicinity.
l.. S. Cooling, Charles Berry and MAJ
Willard expect to start Sunday nigh,
for Springfield. Mass. to attend the
National Dairy show.
George Smith, who has been making
a circuit of the fairs in Maine. New
Hampshire and Massachusetts,, has al
ready received $500 in premiums on his
Guernsey stock.
Cochnewagan Lodge X. of P. will OBJ
serve Ladies' night on the evening OF
Halloween, October 81, at their hall
Dancing and games will be in order
Heald's Orchestra will furnish music
Committee Of arrangements consists Of
e. H. Hayes. q. H. Stetson and L. .
Cooling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14
FIRE DESTROYS
SUMMER HOME
AT OLD ORCHARD

Old Orchard, Me-. Oct. ia fire Of
mysterious origin occurred at the sum-
mer home of Frank f. Sawyer of New
York City. located on Tunis avenue
here Yesterday afternoon. The house
was occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Sawyer.
who at the time of the discovery of
the blaze were in the village shopping.
Mrs. Baty. who Owls a cottage in
that section. discovered the fire about
and Immediately after giving the
alarm organized a bucket brigade The
brigade worked with little effect and
by the time the apparatus arrived the
flames had burned through the west
side of the house.
Some heroic rescue work was done
in the saving of valuables from the
ruins by Warren Harmon and Harry
Wentworth of this town. Both men en-
tered the house when the blaze was at
its height and carried out trunks.
clothing and jewelry.
The house, which is plastered and
contained all modern improvements, is
almost complete loss. Very little of
the furniture was saved. The loss is
estimated at $4,000, partially covered by
insurance.
A theory exists that the fire was
started by the throwing of a match
into the grass plot adjoining the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14
Maine Suffragists Vote to
Work for ReferendumAfter
a Lively Meeting on Friday
Mrs. William R. Pattangall of Augusta Among
Officers Elected at 36th Annual Convention aV
Portland

and in spite of Mrs. Whltehouse pia''
talk and the Disbursements oHeIeo W
her and others the sentiment OF Tic
body was plainly for referendum ~
that when the vote was taken 1t was
carried by a large majority, Mrs f. .
Anthoine. Mrs. George F. French, MIS-
Ralph Jones. Miss Helen Bates, MIS-
Freeman. and others spoke, ana every
,hosa of tho question of a referendum
was thrashed out.
After the vote was taken, Mrs Whlte-
house stated that she would be giao
to work to the very best Of her aoliity'
and it was also announced that Deoorah
Knox Livingston would be willing to
assist in the campaign work FOR Maine
Mrs. Whitehouse warned the members
of the convention that it would mean
much work and that their enthusiasm oi
TODAY must be backed up by weeks OF
steady pushing of systematic work ano
well organized labor along all lines tha'
might influence the cause. But addeo
Mrs. Whitehouse, I'VE must not allo"
the fear of failure to come to us. we
must and we will win. l have told YOU
the discouragng points. Now having
voted let US say we are in this to wiz
and we will win."
Mrs. George F. French asked the womer
of the convention to have faith in the
voters of Maine, and other women spoke
along the same line.
An important matter Of business wa:
the adoption of a constitution and by
laws, as up to the present time the Main'
Woman Suffrage Association has had ~
constitution but has worked by set o
bylaws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14

Portland, Me-, Oct. 13.-The Maine Wo-
man Suffrage Association will work for a
referendum, the vote to take this action
having been carried this morning at the
closing session of the 36th annual conven-
ton. The following officers were elected:
President Mrs. katherine Reed Ballen-
tine, Portland; vice president-at-large,
Mrs. William r. Pattangall, Augusta;
second vice president, Mrs. Benjamin
Brewster. Portland; recording secretary,
Mrs. J. Frank Rich, Rockland; .corre-
spending secretary, Miss Helen L. Bates,
Portland; treasurer, Mrs. Katie l. Luce,
Old Orchard auditor, Mrs. A. L. T. Cum
mings, Portland.
The congressional leaders were elected
as follows:
First district, Mrs. F. E. Woodruff,
Brunswick; second district, Mrs. Obadiah
Gardner. Rockland; third district. Mrs.
Henry Cobb. Augusta; fourth district,
Mrs. Ralph Jones, Orono.
The meeting was lively one. the ques-
ton of the referendum having been OF
great importance, as there was a decide
difference of opinion as to whether It
were best to ask for a referendum
The question was argued from every
point and there We're many parliament
| tary tits motions, amendments. re-
mission of the question, etc, constantly
coming uD.
| Mrs. Florence Brooks Whitehouse had
! placed every disadvantage of referen-
| dunn before the body She wished to
make the members see all of the dis
couraging features before they decided,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14

I close of war without sensible use of
the protecting power of government
Our opponents have secuted a protec-
| tive tariff. They offer a tariff commits
| sion. but tariff commissions do not leg
! islate. 1t is Congress that legislates.
| believe in a tariff commission as
want all the facts gathered and an
alyZed. We need a tariff adjustment
that is fair and rea sonable.
"If the American people desire the
principle of a protective tariff applied
to the protection of American pro-
ducts, the upbuildinS of. American in
dustry and the securing of our proper
! economical indepenence they must put
in power who develop protective prin-
ciple The opposing party does not be-
! lieve in it.
! Those who are seeking to make
political capital out of our present war
prosperity have little to say as to the
conditions which prevailed less than
| two wears ago. 1t was the day of soup
I houses and municipal relief: the day
of reduced output and contracted en-
! terprises. We cannot afford a return OF
that day.
| But it will return if we do not wise"
| ly provide against it. The Democratic
! policy has increased imports only to
| decrease revenue. 1t has given us a
warS revenue act in time of peace to
make up for the deficit cretaed by its
own policy. It's policy means idle plants
and impoverished wOrkmen."
! Our friends on the other side seek
to capitalize prosperity" Mr.. Hughes
said. land when the European wal
ends their capital is gone. / think the
time has come when if we are to have
full American prosperity and realiza-
ton Of our aspirations for success
throughout the world, of American pol
icies we must not only have here al
home wise policies Of protection. but
it must be understood that an Ameri-
can citizen. lawfully prosecuting his
business will be protected in his life
and property. according to This rights
| under international law, wherever he
Is.
THE old spirit is still with America,
and it is not a friend of America who
allows that spirit to be misunderstood
IF you invite insults and indignities
and give the idea that America will
stand for them. you are simply heaping
up opportunities for difficulties and
struggles in time of peace
Il want to sum up what I have to
| say in these words: First, / want to
see America prosperous and contented
with a just distribution of prosperity
we'll secured by proper protective pol
| icies.
Il want to see the American flag the
symbol of righteousness. the symbol
| Of power, the symbol of dignity Of pro-
tected citizenship
And I want to see this nation grid
ed with a desire to serve humanity
but realizing that it can serve no one
| throughout the world unless it respects
itself"
Tho nominee was welcomed here with
street crowds which cheered and ap-
plauded along the way to the meeting
place which was packed. He left here
at 11.30 P. NJ to open his campaign In
Nebraska tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14
Capt. Bloethe, Salvation
Army, Is Promoted
To Rank of ENSIGN

Friends of Capt ]. H. Bloethe, com.
manding the Augusta Branch of the
salvation Army, will be interested to
learn that he has been promoted to
the rank of Ensign, notice of which
ne received Friday afternoon, and will
congratulate him on his promotion.
During his stay in the city he has been
and Is doing good work for the worthy
cause which he represents, has won
the confidence and friendship of the
people OF the city and all will hope that
ne may be permitted to continue his
labors in Augusta as heretofore. The
notice of his appointment as Ensiern
follows:
New York City. Oct. II. 1916.
Capt. j. H. Bloethe.
Augusta. Me.
My dear Capt.
On the commanders behalf, It Is m,
pleasure to inform you of YOUR pro-
motion to the rank of Ensign.
am sure you will accept this pro-
motion as an expression of apprecia-
ton OF services rendered, as it evil
dences that your faithfulness, loyalty,
devotion and usefulness have been rec
ognized, as we'll as betokening conf
The services to which you have given
your life, is indeed a noble one, and
in it you have found abundant scope
for the utilizing of all your gifts.
The preaching of the Gospel, and the
saving of men are indeed objects well
worthy of your best and of all your
life.
1t is our prayerful wish that the flu
ture years may add to your opportuni-
ties and result in increased usefulness
and in the service of God.
The confidence herein expressed in
your past services by the commander
and those under whom you labor, will.
am sure, be appreciated and stimu-
late you for further aggressive war;
fare.
We look forward to your future with
hopefulness. and believe your conse-
Grafton to those principles for which
the Army stands. will grow with the
years.
May abundant blessing. wisdom and
grace be bestowed upon you, so that
your life be more fruitful in the saliva
ton of souls
Believe me to be,
Yours to fight ard to serve,
(Signed WILLIAM PEART.
Chief Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14
BROOKLYN TEAM
DIVIDES SHARE
SERIES RECEIPTS

New York, Oct. 13.-Each of the "a
players on the Brooklyn National
baseball team entitled to share of the
worlds series receipts received a check
for $2715.4O. The amount divided
among the players was s65,1709S. Will
bert Robinson. the Brooklyn manager.
and Lew McCarty, catcher for the New
York Nationals. who until recently was
a member of the Brooklyn team, were
included in the distribution.
Nap Rucker. who pitched the final
innings of Wednesdays game for
Brooklyn, announced that his baseball
career is over. His arm, he said, con-
tinues to pain him when he pitches
and he has decided to retire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14
SIDNEY

WESTON Wednesday, Oct. 4. Miss
Lois Woodward was remembered with
cards and birthday cake in honor OF
her birthday. The cake bore the mi
tials OF Miss Woodward and was made
ana presented by Mrs. w. A. Lovejoy
| From two stocks of beans, the King
Horticultural. which G. H. Oulton has
just harvested. he found a Yield Of 30l
beans that were large and in fine con.
dition.
| Ierrance Wiers of Manchester was q
caller on friends in this section Sunday
Miss Avery Of Belgrade is WORKING
for Mrs. L. H. Wyman.
MRS. Anna Hammond of Waterville
passed last week at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. L. H. Wyman.
| Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Ballard are mass
ing the week with Mr.. Billiards. mar.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ephraim Bal,ard
roster Raught and son AIyah have
gone to northern Maine on a huntine
"Trip ana nope to bring home deer.
Mrs. Miller Of New York is VISITING
her daughter. Mrs. Foster Raught.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Dudley and little
daughter Lillian visited at the Mills
homestead Thursday
George c. Robbins Of Augusta was q
caller at c. H. Lovejoy's Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Lovejoy visited
their daughter, Laura, in Augusta
Sunday 0''e
Master Henry Cunningham was m
the SICK list Sunday and was missed
from his Sunday school class.
"A number from this part Of III. t.-,,
plan to be In Augusta on the arrival ~
the I'd Maine Infantry from I.raao
saturday. The home coming If Rn,v
Doyle' son Of Mrs. Fred Barry. IN look !,
ca forward to with much pleasure ana
interest. ole ana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14
INVENTORY FILED


The inventory of the estate Of Chris
tian Knauff, late Of Waterville. which
has been filed at the probate court by
the appraisers. H. c. Morse and Chas
F. Aver. shows real estate to the amount
of $4,000, goods and chattels to the
amount of 1914, rights and credits to
the amount Of $15,545.45. total $21,S5945
Among the stocks and bonds listed
in the personal estate were: Five
shares consolidated car heating stock,
s275; four shares Green Cananea COP.
per- $3.50; 500 shares Central Paper
Company. $4,000; 10 shares Peoples Ma
tional. $3.50; hve City Of Spokane bonds,
$1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14
MAJOR STEVENS
f. SPEAKER AT ROTARY
MEETING FRIDAY

The Augusta Rotary Clup met
evening at the Augusta House "'th q
large attendance, the meeting paTtaAihs
NJ the nature of Military Night. Among
,hos. present were the distinguished army
.,.,aron Major Greenlief T. Stevens. VINO
gave a very interesting address, Ma1o'
J. c. Johnson. U. S. A., OF the inspector
generals department of the Eastern ue
nartment: Adjutant General George VIZ
presson: Capt. E. w. Niles and Capt. +
II Farnum. T. S. A., inspector lnstr"c-
tore detailed to the Maine Natlonai
Guard. and Capt. Ara Cushman, Jr.' u
q Other guests were Charles d.
White of the Haverhll (Mass.) Rotary
club. formerly of Augusta, and Ernest
Decker. a member of the Portland no
tary Club.
Az .nnetizing supper served by Land
lord Emerson of the Augusta House was
enioyed by A members of the CLUB ana
guests. Clyde B. Long of the State nos
nital rendered a vocal solo which 1ouno
favor with all. Major Stevens. VINO mas
passed his S5th year. spoke eloquentiy o.
events of the Civil war. relating many
stories connected with the great strug-
gle. He spoke Of the lack OF prepared
ness of the Union army and said II was
not until the year General Grant assum-
ed command that it was able to record its
greatest achievements. And he spoke OIL
Gettysburg, in which he bore prominent
part, and the other great battles OF the
war.
John E. Nelson, president of the club
presided at the meetine Interesting re-
marks were made by Major Johnson, AL
iutant General Mel. Presson, Capt. Niles
and Capt. Cushman. Previous to Major
Stevens address w. f. Lawry gave a
sketch of the military career of the dis
| tinguished veteran.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14

Hose . of the fire department respond
ed at 4.4O Friday afternoon to a call
from Cross street, which is two
story house owned by the Titcomb Real
Estate Association, occupied on the
first floor by a Mr.. Oliver and on the
second by George Bruce. The trouble
was due to the burning out Of a Chin
ney. the fire in which burned through
a funnel hole in the kitchen on the low
err floor. which hole had been papered
over Four night dresses belonging to
the children of the family, which gar
ments were hanging near the chimney.
were burned, and shelf nearby was
charred. The damage was slight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14
NOTHING NEW IN
COMMA CASE,
SAYS ATTORNEY

Bangor. Me. Oct 13-Deputies Fred
WEIGH of Corinna and Arthur Leven-
seller of Dexter. who for months have
been trying to discover who killed
Wayland Philbrick-the Corinna farm
er shot on the steps of his own home
consulted In Bangor Thursday with
county attorney PIERCE. There was a
report that an arrest is likely, but at
torney Peirce emphatically denied this.
iheres nothing new in the case
nothing whatever" he declared to a re.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14
RADICAL CHANCES|N
TREATMENT OF MAILS ON NEUTRAL
SHIPS PROMISED BY ALLIES

Washington, Oct. 13.-Radical
changes in the treatment Of mails or
neutral ships are promised in the re-
ply of the British and French govern
ments to the American protests against
interference with mails The changes
while short of an abandonment of the
contention of the right to search for
information of value to an enemy, are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14

the craft, which turned out to be the
American submarine d.. She was
keeping within easy distance Of the
three-miie limit. 1t was said in naval
circles today that the American sub
marines are not venturing far from
the neutral zone nowadays with so
many warships cruising of the coast
with rapid-fire guns primed for quick
work against suspicious looking peri
scopes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14
Levi M. Bailey Of Frs>pert

Levi Melville Bailey of Freeport died
Thursday, aged SO. He was born in
rreeport' the son Of Willoughby and
Nancy Bracket Bailey. He was shoe
manufacturer and of late years had
peen In the real estate business in
fortiand. He was twice married, both
wives. Georgia Syledman and Sarah
kendall, having died. Four children,
MRS. Bertha Blackstone. Mrs. Harry
Croker Miss Julia Bailey and John
Kendall Bailey. all Of Freeport, and .
orotner' Charles Bailey. OF Freeport,
survive. The funeral will be held Sat.
urday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14

porter The deputies didn't ask for q
warrant and they had no intention of
doing so. either. They simply came
here to talk over some phases Of the
investigation. We know as much-or
as httle-about the case as we did on
the day when the shots were fired"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14

Miss Verna Gould Of Albion was "a.
mitted Friday to the Augusta General
hospital for surgical treatment and LIE.
ander Spencer Of Randolph for medical
treatment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14

The first two dances Of the season
were given Friday evening. one in the
Parish house by the A. P. c. Club. with
music by Douglas orchestra. and about
Is couples enjoyed the order Of II
dances, refreshments being served dur
ing the intermission. The other was
held in Moose hall, with music furnish.
ed by Lees three-piece orchestra. and
about 20 couples were present. the rain
preventing the usual crowd from at
tending.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14

Capt. j. H. Bloethe will start with
tonight the first service Of a 10-days
revival meeting. Rev. Branch will be the
principal speaker during the week. Ma
jor and Mrs. w. Guard from Portland,
in charge of the New England divi-
sion, win be here some time during
next week and will participate in the
services. Capt. J. H. Bloethe invites
the public Meetings begin at P. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14

regarded by the Allies as sufficient to
meet the wishes of the United States.
Otherwise the two notes which are now
under consideration at the State De-
partment are devoted to an extensive
academic discussion of the whole sub
ject Of the treatment of mails in time
OF war with voluminous quotations
from the history of the American Civil
War and other wars up to date
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14
date for mayor of Lewiston.
Where They Are Ching

Where They Are Ching
Some of the Red Sox will remain to-
Sether to play an exhibition game at
New Haven, Conn, next Sunday, when
they will be managed by Capt. Jack
Barry. Others started in their motors
today for trips that will take them to
hunting preserves in Canada, or to
their homes in distant places. some in
California.
Carrigan will have party at his
camp at Lake Annabessacook, Me, and
number of the players who are mar
ried will take their families in a group
to Plymouth, n. H., for a short hunt
ing trip.
An offer of Mayor Curley to provide
a banquet for the team was refused
with thanks, the players desiring to
follow their original plans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14

Master Earl Folsom of Bangor street.
who suffered a slight conclusion of the
brain Thursday n&rning while playing
football with other boys Of the Viii.
liams school, through being knocked
down. was reported Friday to be doing
nicely and will be able within a few
days to resume his studies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14

Jessie Davis. who is serving a sent
ence of 2ls years in Sttae prison for as
sault and battery. attempted suicide
Thursday by drinking poison. The mat
ron soon discovered her condition. and
al the result Of the prison physicians
prompt measures. she viii probably
live.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14

was reported, were to begin a neutral
ity patrol along the New England coast
IN consequence of the recent raid by
the German submarine.
The Paulding was Joined by the tor
pedo boat destroyer McDoura, which
arrived here at $50.
Both destroyers left the harbor
shortly before noon. Their destination
was not known here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-14
AUGUSTA LOCALS

A dance will be held at Odd Fellevs
hall Wednesday evening. Oct. 10, IN.
der the auspices Of the Rebelsah Lodre
Music by Lees Orchestra. octl4d4t