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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10
For the Prevention of
Infantile Paralysis

DR.. A. G. Young, secretary Of the State
Board Of Health, writing from New York
City, under the date of July s, instructs
that the following be sent from the office
at Augusta to the local boards of health.
For sometime there has been a serious
outbreak Of infantile paralysis in Brook
Ign, n. T. and it is extending to other
parts Of Greater New York. About so new
cases are appearing daily. The death
rate Is large.
In view Of the fact that large number
Of New York children go to Maine every
year, and of the press report that 10000
children in excess OF the number usually
departing at this season, had fled from
the city. apparently for the purpose OF
escaping the danger Of infection, 1t Is
urged that the local boards Of health in
those places to which children come from
New York, be kept under careful super
n-"observation''-for 10 days after
their arrival to see whether they remain
perfectly well.
There should be no thought Of quaran-
tine against New York, hut if suspicious
symptoms occur, prompt and careful
isolation should be provided.
See Rules and Regulations of the State
Board Of Health and circular on infantile
paralysis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10
AN INTERESTING
TRIP FOR MAINE
TROOPS TO TEXAS
Augusta Boys Enjoy Traditional
Hospitality of Southe rn s
While En- Route to the Border
and Create Strong Impression
as Typical Yankees

With the I'd Me. Inf. Laredo Texas
July 4.-(SpeclaD.-After a long and te-
dious journey from the banks of the dear
old kennebec and a long ride through the
beautiful Berkshire hills of Massachu-
sets, speeding across northern New York
viewing some of the most picturesque
scenery of the new world and skirtins
along the southern shore of Lake Erie. or
which we were deprived of approaching
view of this inland sea on account of dark
ness of the night and travelling under
right of way orders through the northern
part of Indiana, country that is new
and novel to the most Of us, not seeing
the least sign of hill for over $40 miles,
with large area of waving corn fields and
wheat fields we passed through some I'LL
nois enterprising cities and large towns
which were characteristic of the west.
finally arriving in Kansas City. Mo.
where we were allowed to detrain and
enjoy most delightful swim and some
of us were treated to short auto rides
through the hospitality of the genial res.
dents of this great metropolis. which is
sure some village and her people some of
the most cordial along the entire route.
mainder of the people we came in con-
tact with through the state of Missouri.
going through Oklahoma we were treated
to some novel views of this once rough
and woody country. viewing some i'm
mense cotton fields in the southern part
and finally crossing the line into Texas,
the state of our destination Here we
found some of the best people in the
country and at Fort Worth we were
greeted by members Of the Red Cross,
who treated US royalty, providing us with
milk, sandwiches, ice cream and cigars,
which was some treat after the bountifui
service of travel rations that were doled
out to US from our company cook ca
Too much cannot be said of the hospital
ity of these people and the boys recipro-
Gated as best they could in appreciation
of their interest in their northern cous
ms. Many OF the Fort Worth people ex-
pressed themselves by saying that the
Maine boys were the cleanest and best
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10
New Corporations

The following corporations have had
.st,eir certificates of incorporation approx
Cd by the Office Of the attorney general
Of the State of Maine:
Eureka Fruit Growers Association. or
kanized June "a at Winthrop to encour-
Age better and more economical meth
ods of production: to secure better results
h grading. packing, marketing and ad-
Vertise our products; to buy supplies in a
cooperative way; to rent. buy. build. own,
1ell and control such buildings and other
real and personal property as may be
needed in the business; to cultivate the
cooperative spirit in the community and
10 perform any other work which may
tend to the betterment Of the members
end the uplift Of the neighborhood. Capt.
tai stock $780, all common. par value s.
nothing paid in. President. e. P. stur-
Aevant. winthrop: treasurer. D. NJ. Ben
ner, Monmouth; clerk. D. 8. Clement.
Winthrop; directors. e. P. -urtevant OF
winthrop, D. NJ. Benner OF Monmouth.
W. e. Reynolds Of Monmouth. VIM. c.
Kinds Of Winthrop. D. S. Clement OF
Winthrop. Approved July 8.
Ocean View Cemetery. organized June
q 1T Wells. Me-. for the purposes OF
conducting . sieerA burying ground bus,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10
No Hearings This Week

For the first time for a considerable
period Of time no hearings are
scheduled before the Public Utilities
Commission the coming week. The
earliest date at which a hearing is
scheduled is on Tuesday, July Is, at
the Office Of the commission at Angus
ia upon the petition Of the Vassalboro.
China and Windsor Light & Power Co.
for authority to issue stocks and bonds.
George F. Giddings, clerk Of the Pub
lie Utilities Commission. passed the
weekend at Weeks Mills.
Elmer E. Parkman, assistant inspec-
tor of the Public Utilities Commission,
has returned from a trip Of inspection
Of grade crossings and stations in the
course of which he has visited Bow
doinham, Pittsfeld Newport, Pejep-
scot Mills Brunswick and Bath.
Paul L. Bean, chief engineer Of the
Public Utilities Commission, returned
Saturday from Vinalhaven, where he
has been inspecting the plant Of the Is
lands Electric Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10
Names Many Mercan-
tile Establishments

That the number and size OF the mer-
camille establishments of the State is
much larger than generally supposed is
the opinion of Hon. Roscoe A. Eddy OF
Bar Harbor, the State labor commissioner
after proceeding only short way In the
collection of statistics regarding the mer-
camille establishments of the State.
This is the first organized effort that
has been made by the State department
of labor to collect statistics in regard to
the employment Of women in mercantile
establishments and nothing has been
done by the United States in regard to
securing statistics Of child and women
wage workers in this State since the pub
LEGATION of a report several years ago
which did not include mercantile estab-
lshments.
Commissioner Eddy a short time ago
received a letter from Royal Meeker OF
Washington D. c., the United States
commissioner Of labor statistics, In which
he expressed himself as greatly inter-
ested in the study which Mr.. Eddy pro-
posed to make and said that he would
be glad to make any suggestions In the
matter that might be of help. According
ly the tentative questions to be pro-
pounded by Mr.. Eddy and those assist
ing him in taking this census were sub
mitted to Mr.. Meeker and many new and
valuable suggestions introduced.
Already in the progress Of the investi-
CATION Commissioner Eddy has found one
store employing 240 people and other
mercantile establishments employing
from $50 to 200. The statistics when fully
gathered and compiled will make highly
interesting report. They will be CLASH
fed in groups and will give full statistics
of the workers in all branches of mercan-
tile establishments.
In addition to this detailed classical
ton the report will make a specially Of
the return of the wages in all branches
of industry This will be a feature which
will be of great value by reason of the
Workmen's Compensation Act, where it
is so necessary to determine the day
wages of the claimant
Commissioner Eddy a short time ago
wrote letter to the labor unions asking
them If they would feel like giving the
department information as to their wage
scales, intending if they were agreeable
to send blanks later on. He was agree
ably surprised and pleased to find sew
eral of the unions replying within short
time that they would be pleased to give
the information and in some cases send
ing the wage scale agreed upon in the
branch represented by the union without
waiting to receive a blank for that pur-
pose.
While the unions are sending in these
schedules at the same time representa-
tives of the department will visit the
non union communities and gather details
there as to the average wage scale
Among the organizations which have vol
unteered to assist Mr.. Eddy in this under
taking IS the central labor union OF Port
land. which will give the department IN
formation as to the wage scales In that
citv while agents of the der rtment Will
investigate the wage scale in the towns
in Cumberland county where there are
no unions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10
Charities and Corrections

+. Visits were paid by the State board
of Charities and Corrections to the
State school for boys at South Port
land and the Home for the Feeble
Minded at Pownal in connection with
the last meeting of the board in Port
land. The day previous to the meeting
M. P. Milliken of Stockholm Of the
board and Secretary James F. Bagley
paid visit to the State School for
Boys, where they found everything in
fairly good condition. After the meet
5ng CT the board. Robert, Robert w.
.Whitehouse. the president, took the
members of the board and Clerk
Bagley to West Pownal where they
Visited the Home for the Feeble Mind
ed. They there found everything in
good condition but saw the need of the
expenditure of a large amount Of mon
ey as soon as it can be granted by leg
islative appropriation.
Several cottages are needed to take
care of the waiting list of $50. a new
:heating plant is needed and also new
central dining room to supplement the
central kitchen now under construc-
: ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10

that had passed through their city
OF which we were very grateful for VI
finally arrived at Laredo. a pleasan, ~
on the north bank OF the Rio Grand,
rectly opposite Neuvo Laredo. a Meun
town on the other side of the river
All indications point that We are IN q
considerable amount OF military trains
and the boys are all willing TO TAX.
their work and give good account 4
themselves and bring credit TO their n
loved State of Maine.
There is but little dissension among ~
members of NJ Co. and all are well al
seem to have stood the trip well wi
have plenty TO eat and the only discor
fort from this end of the trip is that VI
cook Of our OUTFIT. who is good fellow VI
sadly lacks experience rs gastronon
specialist and might readily And ADM
sion to the seat of honor in the Ansr
mated brotherhood OF Cuisine Artists
CrocEerland or Labrador and II ne ~
not display immediate signs ~ civily
acquaintance with kitchen knoulsds
petition will he presented 70 the war ~
partment requesting that he he givT I
course at the army cooking school AZ ~
Lcavensworth.
We little realized how much ne cot
appreciate the Joy NJ good nights seq
whilc travelling this long distance un'
we awoke from the first nights res, II 1
comfortable berth in the sleepers pro''
cd us after leaving Kansas city, {. W
were readily becoming maturei 70 ~
sleeping comfort offered in the dehs''
full soft boards In the isles and on sea-
of the day coaches since leaving Augu'
At Kansas city We seemed 20 oe "
iects Of particular interest, not so ras
as being soldiers on an uncertain errs''
in answer tn the call Of the President. 70
from the fact that we came from the m'
northern part Of the country and DOVE.
for the farthest south The quest''
asked us and some Of the replies seq
cd to amuse them and there is a sneahp
suspicion that they liked 10 hear "
characteristic Yankee drawl. as l"
term ii; but they amused us Just
much. SO the thing was reciprocal "
the big Penn Valley bath house pool W
Godsend to the dust and cinder =
grimmed boys from the north, VINO
joyed the luxury to the limit. -.
There is not much time to 60 into
tail of the life Of the camp AZ pr"
and later letter will tell the folks
home how we are getting along ana
Of the incidents Of camp life in the
sands and clay OF this wonderful eO>
try.
EARLE F. GRENIER'
High Private in the Rear Rank
NJ Co. ID Me Inf
Laredo. r.r'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10
MONMOUTH

Mr.. and Mrs. George Nj. Haynes an
nOunce the engagement of their young
er daughter Miss Hazel Hester HAYNES
to Arthur Lester Dow of Boston II
is expected the wedding will take place
the last of September.
E. NJ. Marks proprietor Of the grist
mill is building a store house for grain
and feed in connection with his mill.
South Monmouth Corn Canning Co.
planted Is acres Of corn and beans last
week on Monmouth Ridge After the
corn canning season closes. beans
pumpkins, squash and apples will be
canned.
ing his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. NJ
NJ. Richardson.
Mrs. Hattie Blalsdell of Lynn, Mass,
is a guest at the home of her son. A.
V. Blaisdell.
Mrs Clifton Tinkham was the guest
Of her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. o,
Flanders this week.
Fred Arnold of Brockton, Mass. is
visiting in town. MIR. Arnold's parents
resided in Monmouth when he was q
boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Cole of ia
maica Plain are guests of Mr.. and
Harold Smith.
Mrs. Miriam Bean of Sanford is a
guest at the home of her cousin NJ
NJ. Richardson
Rev. and Mrs. Herbert Dixon of
Connecticut are expected this week
MIR. Dixon will assume the pastorate
of the Congregational church Sunday
July 9. He was graduated from Ban
gor Theological Seminary, in the class
Of 1915. He was recently married and
ordained at his home church in Con-
necticut.
The sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be administered at the Methodist
Episcopal church Sunday morning
July 9.
Monmouth Ridge Circle held it's last
meeting for the summer Thursday af-
ternoon July s at the home of Mrs.
Roy Anderson with good attendance.
Monmouth friends of DR.. and Mrs.
F. l. Given, formerly of Monmouth
now of New Mexico are pleased to
learn from them that they are re-
joicing over the birth of their first
grandchild born to Mr.. and Mrs Paul
Given Of New Mexico.
Benson Gilman picked peck of peas
from his garden July 4.
Miss Elizabeth Ham and her guests
were the guests of Judge and Mrs.
Savage Of Auburn on Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10
PITTSF|ELD
Foxie Joe Wins Free-fOr-All in
Saturdays Races-Many Out
of-Town People Attend
the Celebration
CORINNA A. A. WINS FROM
PITTSFIELD, 8 TO2

GOOD number Of out -of-town people
were in Pittsfield Saturday to attend the
celebration which was planned to have
been given July under the auspices OF
the Four County Fair Association. The
days program consisted of horse trot,
ball game, and in the evening fireworks.
which were followed by a grand ball in
Union hall. The following Is the result
Of the harness races:
2.2s CLASS. TRoT AND PACE-PCRSE
$l25.
Iris. m, unknown, c. r. Wey-
mouth, Newport ...................l !
Geo. Braden, br 6, Franz NJ. Sim
mons, Dover n. H. .................4 2
Very Best, by Dan O., W. G. Rey-
nolds. waterville ....................2 3
Peter Mantle. 6, by Peter the
Great. W. G. Quint, Topsham.....3 1
Time-22sa. 2zA 2T H.
FREE FOR ALL. TROT AND PACE
PURSE 500.
Prince Alden, 70 6, ]. A. Mckay,
Bangor ........................
John Dryden. 8. by Symbaleer. P.
D. McKinnon, Bangor ..........2 I 3
Miss Carnage. blk m, by Kenton,
F. B. Williams. Newport ...4 .
Foxie Joe. 70 g. by Midnight. e. B.
Ireland, Bangor .."..."..........3 1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10

and amounts Of dividends paid during
each year Of the companys existence;
a list of persons to whom capital stock
was issued and the amount thereof, to-
gether with a copy of its contract for
power or electric current with the per-
sens or corporations from whom 1t re-
ceives the same.
The engineering and auditing de-
partments on April 14th began physi-
cal valuation Of the plant, the results
of which have been filed, and copies
furnished the company and the NUM-
cipal officers Of the town. In the near
future hearing will be called at which
all parties may appear, after which the
Commission will go over the entire
matter and make an order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10
State House Chat

Harold P. Davis. chief of the automo-
sbile registration bureau. secretary OF
Estates department.. went to Portland late
FRIDAY and went through to his home in
sWaterville Saturday afternoon with a
thew automobile. just purchased by his
amother. Mrs. Cyrus w. Davis.
Attorney General VIM. R. Pattangall
shas returned from Portland. where he
Twas counsel in several cases before the
Maine law court.
/ Assistant Attorney General Oscar H.
dunbar was in Skowhega; IN Friday on
Ia business trip.
George S. B. Brannen of Richmond, the
swell known road builder and contractor.
kwas a business caller Saturday morning
lat the Office of the State Highway Com
Emission.
Among the Saturday visitors register
ing at the State museum were: Kenneth
NWaugh Of Winthrop; Allan Ballard. Vir-
Ill W. Comstock. Old Town: Mrs. Addie
e. Proctor, Canton; Nellie Tracy, Elsie
fTracy. Rome: Mrs. G. G. Potter. Houl-
ton: George S. B. Brannen. Richmond:
Mrs. W. H. Gust. Mrs. J. c. Gust. Malta
.yramkeag: Edith NJ. siegars, South Dres-
den.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10

shall be carefully checked and verified
as to quantity and price with retained
copy Of the order given for. purchase or
with an invoice sent with the supplies at
the time Of delivery.
The above are the essentials Of the ac-
counting system adopted by the State
Board Of Charities and Corrections and its
secretary to be observed by the charitable
institutions under its supervision in order
to do away with ineficiency and lack OF
accountability, which has greatly ham
pered the work Of such institutions in the
past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10
State Library

= The valuable genealogies have recently
sheen added to the already fine collection
ION the shelves of the Maine State libra
cry, the Ancestry of Lawrence Williams"
land the willard Genealogy."
The Ancestry of Lawrence Williams
lis in two parts. the first concerning the
; father, Simeon Breed Williams. a de-
sscendant of John Williams Of Newbury
! land Haverhill. Mass. 16oo-1674. Part IL
Sconcerns the mother, Cornelia Johnson. a
descendant of Thomas Johnson Of Bos-
5ton, l70s-1767. The matter was compiled
sby Cornelia Barstow Williams and the
sbook was privately printed in Chicago,
Sonly 100 copies being issued. The Maine
Estate lbrarys is No. 43.
: The willard Genealogy" is a sequel to
ssthe willard Memoir The material was
sgathered chiefly by Joseph Willard and
sCharles Wilkes and edited and completed
sby Henry Pope. 1t was printed in 1915
3for the Willard Family Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10

mess. President, William J. Stone; treas
urer. Wilbur F. Corners: clerk. Roy S
Moulton; trustees, Fred w. Bayley
Charles H. Swasey, Edmund Garland. APP
proved June q.
The Northeastern Investment Company
organized July at Kittery to conduct
general investment business and to buy
sell, hold, ETC., shares, stocks, bonds, etc
Capital stock $4,000 all common. par
value s1oO. nothing paid in. President
Montgomery Reed. Boston; treasurer. II
A. Paul. Kittery: clerk, Horace Mitchell
Kittery; directors. the same Approved
July g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10
For Camp Life

Those who know its valuo never rs
to camp or to the woods or resort
without delightful, creamy Minard's
Imminent an antiseptic OF known value
that is used for stinss and bites of
insects. II quickly removes the poison
germ and gives instant relief
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10
CAUGHT Short Trout

! Chief Warden Matthew C. Morrill, of
Gray reported Saturday to the depart
ment Of inland fisheries and game the
payment of fine of Sc by Frank Stone
of Portland for catching short trout in
Todd brook, Pownal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10

China has the largest bridge in the
world, extending five and a quarter miles
over an arm of the Yellow sea and being
supported on 300 stone arches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10

T. The receipts at the automobile regis
trytion bureau of the secretary of
States department at the close Of bus
mess on July 8, 1916, reached the total
pf $so4, 1853, with 2s.o75 machines and 49,
a92 operators registered. The statistics
follow:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10

Total of $304, 1853 Received for Automobile Reg
istrations, with 23,O75 Machines and 1892
Operators on List-Short Trout Costs Man Sc
Public Utilities Hearings and Decisions =
Charities and Corrections = No Public Utili-
ties Hearings This Week New Corporations
Chat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-10
Public Utilities

The following matters are before the
Maine Public Utilities Commission for
action, among a large amount OF other
business:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-07-06
FOR THE NEW AUTO TRUCK

The Womans Club will picnic, July
14th, probably in the City Park.
Club members and families are in
vited so this will be q big affair and
very jolly time is expected. The
chairman of the social section Of
the club are in charge of this picnic
and each chairman will expect a
ready response as usual from the lad
les in their divisions. The officers
Of the club will assist.
In order that every property own
err in town may have chance to
contribute to this much needed pro-
lection, a committee will make 6
thorough canvass of the town, and
any sum, great or small will be
thankfully received and added to
this fund. b..
All money or pledges will be &C
counted for in the newspapers so the
public can stay Informed as to
amounts received. When the re-
lquired amount is plegded it will be
turned over to committee Of men
who, will make the purchase of the
fire truck after careful Investigation
of the merits of the trucks on the
market and the needs of Audubon.
Every one can help a little and a
good many are able to help generous
ly to add to the equipment Of our
fire department which has worked
SO many years with Anticipated tools.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1916-07-06
AN AUDUBON BOY

AT CAMP DODGE
d. A. Settlemire, who conducted q
barber shop in this city at different
times during the past few years, but
who later went to Lyons, Neb., where
he was head man in large barber
shop, writes us the following inter-
lesting letter from Camp Dodge, near
Des Moines:
II will write you few lines about
army life at the state camp grounds.
There are about 2400 men besides
the officers and II looks like o young
lefty. We put In about six to seven
hours daily drilling and ! suppose
more later on.
Our Company Is B Of the Second
Regiment and it has 81 or % in It.
Our Company took the Government
oath to cross the border. Everyone
to the man was willing to 60. The
Major said he thanked the boys for
staying. They all passed the examin-
alton but six. ! thought that was not
SO bad.
The Y. M. C. A. has tent here on
the grounds SO we can read and write.
think 1t very kind of them. There
has not been much sickness yet One
got too warm today. but he Is better
now.
was out. but enlisted when I
thought they were to 60 to Mexico
hast Saturday. would like to 60 for
II would like to see our people have
their rights Yet think there are
things nicer than war. Ida Grove
business men gave US $270, two
hundred dollars for sickness and
seventy dollars to get our suppers
with at Perry ON our way to camp.
I will write you more from time to
time or II We go south"