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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

1ME was, and within the memo
ries Of many of us, when but a
few people read advertisements
and those with misgivings.
Advertising had not yet found it's
proper place in the economy of life.
Much of it was neither informing
nor dependable nor of interest.
AS with other phases of life, time
brought changes. Little by little
the tone of advertising mp e d,
and it came to be of use and service
to the people. It developed, gradual
ly, into medium of information for
the people about commodities and
products and and facts and figures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
7 p. M. Program

March-"Salute to the Stars and Stripes"
Huff
Observation-Disclosures" Caf1in
waltzes-"The Girl in the Train Fall
Selection from The Partisan Model"
Hoffman
March-"Flving Arrow Holzmann
Medley of "Plantation Songs" Conterno
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13

Colonel and Mrs. W. ?. Hurley have
returned to the Home from 12-days
visit to relatives in Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
WILLIAM CARDIGAN

Manager Of Boston Red sox, Who An.
nouness Intention Of Quitting Major
League Baseball
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
These Are DAYS
When the Reader
Wants to KNOW

" EFT, more than before, the adver-
Y Using of today must be IN
FORMING. People are fact
hunters. They want facts about
the goods you sell-facts about the
merits and qualities of those goods,
and their costs. If you have cut the
price of commodity, they want to
know why. It is their right to know.
Earn and hold the interest and
confidence of the people who read the
ads, and your stores prosperity is
ASSURED. It's proven fact.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Supporters Of both the High school
and Coburn football teams are hoping
to-see the two teams brought together
for a game sometime during the sea-
son. The teams seem to be very even
ly matched this season both in weight
and speed and they should be able to
give the supporters of each one a
game that would be full of interest
From a financial point Of view 1t would
be a great thing for each team, as 1t
would certainly attract q large crowd
and would bring in good returns. The
old rivalry between the two schools is
still in existence and although there
have been no games during the past
few years owing to the fact that the
Coburn team has outclassed the High
school and 1t would have been out Of
the question for the High school boys
to have put up even fair game
against their much heavier opponents.
the alumni Of the schools can see no
reason why they should not come to-
gether this year when they would
give everyone an Interesting contest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
IA COBURN CLUB
IS REORGANIZED

The Coburn Club. which 10 composed
Of the student body Of boys, was re.
Gently reorganized and the following Of
ficers were elected: PRECEDENT q. B.
Wolstenholm vice president. STANLEY
Black: secretary. Clifton Lord: program
committee. Messrs. Drumnnond, Ware
and Noel.
After the officers were elected an
extemporaneous debate followed. The
subject for discussion was: Resolved:
That the gasoline engine 10 more use
full than the horse. So
Two captains were elected, namely
Messrs. Black and Noel. who led on in
the debate. It was then suggested that
there should be open parliament
+ The teachers present served a. judges
The report Of the judges favored the
gasoline engine. .-'s .s.'
After the debating exercises were
over time was given for questions or
suggestions in regard to the bsueft Of
the club, and 1t was decided that there
would be another meeting in two weeks.
at which meeting would be presented .
prepared program. $50
A few games after exercises closed
the evenings entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
THINKS BREMEN
MET WITH MISHAP,
FATE OF. OTHERS

Washington, Oct 19.-One oflcial here
today said it was considered most likely
that the Bremen had met the fate of a
number of naval submarines which had
sailed from port never to be heard from
again. These vessels have disappeared
completely and none of the members of
their crews has been reported as being
in detention camps of the Entente al
lies. 1t is presumed that they had some
accident which caused them to sink or
had a mishap while diving which pre-
vented them from coming to the surface.
Another argument advanced in support
of the belief that the Bremen had met
with an accident rather than capture was
that she had aboard a number Of impor-
tant documents for the German embassy
here which probably would have been
made public had they fallen into the
hands Of the British.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
Refuse Request
for an Autopsy
i'm Suicide Case
of Rose Willetts

Burlington, VT, Oct. 19.-ContendinG
that they had evidence to show that
Miss Rose D. Wiiletts was murdered
on Sept. 10 and that she did not COM
NIT suicide. as the authorities stated
relatives of the young woman have re-
quested States Attorney Theodore f.
Hopkins to order an. autopsy and in
quest. Attorney Hopkins stated today
that he had refused the request be-
cause "the, evidence of suicide which
we have is so conclusive there would
be no sense in re-opening the case"
The request for the investigation
was made by George A. Willetts. q
brother, of Gloversville. N. Y, in which
city the young woman was buried.
Miss Willetts was found dead, shot
through the head. outside the ONCE OIL
her brother in law, John Deyette.
coal dealer, who, according to the po-
lice. had been the object of two shots
fired through window. Deyette was
slightly wounded. No cause for the
shooting was known.
Relatives of Miss Willetts declare
that the position of her body with re-
lation to her wounds. and of the revolt
yer, which was identified as Dayette's
was such that she could not have com
mitted suicide. They told the officials
they had seen marks of violence on
her throat, as if she had been choked
and on her wrists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
FAILURE TO VOTE
IS BRIDE TAKING,
SAYS LANDRITH

Sidney. Ohio, Oct. 19.-Men who avoid
voting are bride takers as much as
though they had taken money for their
ballots, Ira Landrith. the Prohibition
vice presidential candidate declared
here today, in the opening meeting in
this state of the dry campaigning par
ty.
~ 1.-The polls chief menace is not the
political activity Of the vicious but
the political Incidence of the virtuous,
ne said. The man who stays away
from the polls to save time or to
avoid losing friends or customers Is a
bride taker as really as if he sold his
ballot for the price Of drink or
square meal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
HOW FRENCH and
BRITISH! oNs0MM|!E|
FRONT AID THE
RuMAN|ANS

London, Oct. 19.-The Germans on
the Somme front are being prevented
from sending men to aid in the Austro.
German attack against Rumania, ac-
cording to Major General F. B. Maurice.
chief director Of military operations OF
the war office, who today discussed with
the American correspondents the OBJ
iectives of the Anglo-French offensive
This provides temporary feature OF
the Ententes objective in the west as
the Entente commanders feel that whlie
the situation in Rumania cannot be con-
sidered a crisis, it is serious and that
the best assistance that the western
armies can give is to prevent. as they
have done thus far. the dispatch or ans
reinforcements to Gen. Won Falkenhain'
1t is planned to drive such wedge
into the German lines that attacks can
he made in three directions against the
expanded hostile battle front. Ultimate
ly it is hoped to carry these advances
so far that breaking point will re-
suit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
REPORT GERMANS
FORCE BELC|ANS
ITO WORK FOR army

Amsterdam, Oct. 10. Via London
The TELEGRAPH says it had received in
formation from the frontier that the
Germans, in addition to deporting 2OOC
civilians from Client, are taking sim
liar action in other parts of Belgium
Quartermaster General Won Saubere-
weig has announced. the newspaper
says, that persons able to work may be
forced to do so, even outside the vii
lagos in which they reside. in the event
of being compelled to accept relief from
others owing to gambling, drunkenness
laziness or lack of employment. Fur
thermore, any inhabitant may be COM
PEELED to give assistance in case of &C
cident, danger. emergency or public
disaster, even outside the community
in which he resides. Anyone who re-
fuses to work, the newspaper says. is
liable to Imprisonment for three years
or fine of 10000 marks. go t4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20


ed attack upon American soldiers AZ
citizens in the town OF Columbus q
the night Of March ., the details
which do not need repetition here e
order to refresh your memory with the
Nervousness Of the crime. &
An administration iimbued with the
spirit Of true Americanism would be
incapable Of the statement attributed to
the secretary of war. 1t must bring
the blush of shame to the cheek OF ev-
cry American that apologies for the
dep3orable record in Mexico should be
made after this fashion.
I'VE want peace. We want an en-
during peace. We cannot have peace
if we have a decadance of American
spirit. We need an administration that
is not comparing those who won and
preserve our liberties to murderers and
raping bandits. We want an admins
trat!on which will preserve the honor
Of the American name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
INVESTIGATION
MASSACHUSETTS
MILK BUSINESS

Boston. Oct. 19.-An investigation Of the
milk business of the state was begun to-
day by Assistant Attorney General Ar
thur E. Seagrave, who also asked the CO.
operation of George w. Anderson, federal
district attorney. The investigation is the
result of complaints Of the sale and i'm.
portation Of so-called impure milk and OF
an alleged conspiracy by big contractors
against small dealers.
Herman c. Lythgoe. bacteriologist OF
the state department of health. announc-
ed today that impure milk had been
found in Holyoke. where he and four
assistants have been conducting an inves-
tigation. The prevalence there of infan-
tile paralysis combined with reports that
milk from that vicinity had been shipped
to Boston recently is said to have led to
the inquiry by state officials
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
AUGUSTA LOCALS
George W. Mckinney ,

George W. McKenney passed away at
his home on Riverside Drive at IL O'Clock
Thursday evening at the age of 81 years
wife and one son, Harry H. Mckenney
of Augusta, survive.
Mr.. McKenney came to Augusta a lit
tie over three years ago and built a home
on Riverside Drive where he had lived vi
to the time of his demise. He was pop
ular and very well known throughout the
state, having been in the employ of the
Maine Central RAILROAD for 81 years, q
of which he was a conductor.
Mr.. Mckinney was member OF Hiram
Lodge, F. and A. NJ, of South Portland:
Longfellow Chapter. o. E. S., Of South
Portland Order of Railroad Conductors
and Calanthe Lodge No. 52 X. of p. Au-
gusta. Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
COLBY COLLEGE

The debating society Of the college
met Thursday afternoon and formal
ly organized for the ensuing year.
There was good number present and
much interest manifested over the
work to -be DONE The intercollegiate
debates, Of course, hold first place In
prominence. Plans, methods and gen.
eral manner Of their execution were
fully discussed with Prof. Herbert c.
Libby, the professor of debating and
public speaking. The same system of
elimination will probably be used this
year as last and the large number of
excellent debaters and public speakers
in college this year insures representa-
tive teams. The following officers were
chosen to attend to the business of the
society: Pres. Herbert K. Newman of
Weston; vice Pres, Donald w. TOzier
Of Waterville; Sec, Elmer r. Craig Of
Fairfield; Treas, to be elected Friday.
: The Press Club of the college, organ
lied also Thursday afternoon with a
large prospective membership. Many
Of the Freshmen are voted this year
as members as we'll as several upper
classmen. Plans and policies for CO.
operation toward best results were
fully discussed. The following officers
were chosen: Pres, Donald w. Tozier
of Waterville; Vice Pres, Winthrop
S. Webb Of Winthrop; Sec, John Lis
comb Of Portland; Treas, Raymond
Owen Of Wodfords; executive commit
tee, Roy Hayes Of North Berwick,
Thaddeus Tilton of Woodfcrds, Har-
old Wise Of Bayfield,. Mass. y 49,
After consultation with the leaders
OF both political parties. plans have
been made to hold the straw vote
next Tuesday, Oct. a. The polls will
be open three hours from $50 A. NJ. to
1890 r. NJ.
Wilson Club leaders are planning to
have prominent State speaker here
next week, probably Dean Stills of Bow
doin. - '-
The Sophomore class held a meeting
Thursday morning and elected the fol-
lowing nominating committee to draw
up a slate Of class officers: Edward M.
Cook Of York village: Ernest w. Perry
OF Lawrence; Robert E. Sullivan Of
Camden. N. j.: John H. johnson of
Concord. N. H.; Ralph c. Hughes Of
Houiton: James A. Knox Of Manches.
ter. n. H.; Horace o. Coolidge Of
Wellesley, Mass.
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SMITH COLLEGE
TRYING TO AVOID
POLIOMYELITIS

Northampton, Mass. Oct. 19.-At-
tendance at college football games or
other events which would take them
away from this city was forbidden in
regulations announced today to the I'M
dergraduates Of Smith College by Pres
ident Marion L. Burton. AS the order
is effective only until Nov. 2, the stu
dents may be able to see the more i'm
portant college games.
The restrictions, DR.. Burton ex-
planned, were intended to prevent the
possible introduction of infantile par
alysis into the college from outside
sources. No cases now exist in the city
or college. he said. The students are
free to attend gatherings here. except
that those who have been teaching
Sunday school have been asked to give
up their duties for time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
CAPTAIN BRECK
DENIES REPORT
SINKING OF U-53

Newport News. Va. Oct. l9.-Captain
Beck, master of the British steamer
North Pacific, today positively denied
published reports that his ship had re-
ceived Information from a British war
ship to the effect that the German sub
marine U-53, which raided allied and nsu'
trail shipping off Nantucket on Sunday
Oct. 8, had been sunk. Captain Beck said
Il know nothing concerning the subma'
rine and if the report was given out from
my ship it probably came from Greek
members of the crew who understand lit
tie or no English and garbled conversa-
lions of the officers, who were speculat-
ing regarding the fate of the submarine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
TRAIN ROBBERS
ARE .TRAILED TO
HIDING PLACE

R,iss Okla, Oct. 19.-Ranchmen
from several counties. reinforces by
numerous deputy sheriffs, waited today
for some signs from the raVine wnefe
1t is believed the men who last night
robbed the Atchison, Topeka & santa
Fe express train took refuge. Prepare
tons for a siege had been made but II
was expected that the robbers. IN rne
hope of liberty, would make dasn ana
precipitate fight.
Percy Norman; express messenger
was killed by the robbers when he
showed fight. The express safe was
demolished by an over-charge of ex-
plosive, so that much OF its contents
was destroyed. Rumors said the ban
dts obtained a loot of $1,000 but this
was based on conjecture.
Six men participated In the robbery.
tagging the train at desolate spot
north of Bliss on the 101 Ranch. The
robbers worked briskly two guarding
the train crew who had been forced to
uncouple the engine, express and mail
cars and run them a short distance
down the track, two others standing
sentinel at the rear car. while the re-
naming two attended to the treasure
safes. Their work completed, the out
laws fed in automobiles.
News of the robbery was not re-
ceived until the train reached Bliss.
although the shooting of Norman at
tracted the attention of ranchmen,
who Immediately took up the trail of
the bandits. 1t was because of this that
they were located so soon after the
robbery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

A crate containing three small foxes
attracted great deal Of attention at
the Maine Central station Thursday
morning. The foxes were being shipped
by express and were not taking at all
kindly to their trip. They were ready
to snap at everyone who came with
in reach and the express messengers
handled the crate with care and saw
to it that their fingers did not come
within reach Of the the teeth Of the
animals which looked extremely sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
ben EARL.WINS !.
PIEDMONT Hotel.
cup AT ATLANTA

Atlanta. Ca, Oct. 19.-Ben Earl, the
2.0o% gelding, owned by Edward Pc
terson of Omaha, took first money in
the Grand Circuits $4,000 Piedmont
Hotel cup class pacing race in straight
heats here today.
The most sensational performance
of the card was the third event, POI
class pacing race won by Altawoo6
with Murphy at the reins.
. The second event, 2.1S class trotting
three in five. for purse of $1,000, was
won by Ridgemark. bay gelding pit
loted by Traynor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
ORDERS FOR
200 AER0PLANES
i'm j. s. ARMY

/. Washington, Oct. 19-Orders for
more than 200 aeroplanes have been
placed by the War department as the
first step in the expansion of the avia-
ton service under the army re-organi
zation act and contracts for about 100
additional machines of various types
probably will be awarded in the near
future. In most cases delivery within a
short period is stipulated. 1t was stated
tonight that with this increase in pros
pect an enlistment campaign would be
begun in few days for aviators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
RIPLEY

Jack Litchfield expects to 70 to
Jackman Friday to remain all winter.
Stanley RAYMOND and party re-
turned from their hunting trip with
four deer. -. =
Charles Bryant of Athol, Mass. ha !
neen In this section the week past.
Nell Randall and family and Mr.. and
MRS. Walter Wilder were in Yelling
ton Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. F. Woodcock were
in st. Adams Sunday.
A Randall injured his arm badly
crankins car Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
FIRE DESTROYS
CHEMICAL PLANT
AT NORFOLK, VA.

Norfolk. Va, Oct. 19.-The sintering
plant Of the Virginia Smelling Co. was
burned early today. More than half
the company's chloridinning equop-
ment was destroyed. A close estimate
OF the loss cannot be made until insur-
ance adjusters have completed their
investigation.
1t is the opinion Of the MANAGEMENT
OF the company that the fire was caus-
ed by defective wiring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
HON. A. C. WHEELER
TO STUMP SOUTH
FOR c. {. HUGHES

Lewiston. Me-, Oct. .19.-Hon. Alton
c. Wheeler of South Paris, a former
Progressive leader in the State, whose
work for the Republicans in the recent
comment from both the State and Ma
tional Committees, has just accepted
an invitation from Ralph D. Cole, di-
rector of the National Speakers Blu
reau, to take the stump in the South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

After Gardiner had tried twice to work
the forward pass the ball was again
given to Hallowell but a tumble again
proved disastrous, for Gardiner regain
ed the ball on Hallowelrs 15-yard line
and on line plunges sent Dion over for
the second touchdown. Capt. Hickey
failed to kick a goal and the score
stood Gardiner 10. Hallowell 0. The
last period was played with the ball in
Hallowells territory NEST of the time,
both teams gaining ground with the
use of the forward pass. On an at
tempted forward pass by Hallowell the
ball was caught by Simmond of Gar
diner and with clear field he crossed
the line for the third touchdown. Capt
Hickey successfully kicked the goal.
Score: Gardiner 20. Hallowell 0. The
game ended with the ball in the cen
ter of the. field but few minutes of
play remaining after Gardeners last
touchdown. Simmonds and Canter
starred for Gardiner and Falconi. Wat
son and Hildreth featured for Halo
we'll The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
SUPREME COURT
TO TRY NEGROES
in MOHR MURDER

Providence, r. l.. Oct 1s-The ex-
ceptions with some notifications TAX
en- by counsel for Cecil Victor Brown
ana Henry H. Spellman during their
trial Tor the murder Of DR.. Charles F.
Mohr' were allowed today by Judge
Stearns OF the superior court and the
case VIII now 60 to the supreme court
~ VIII probably be some weeks before
the case Is heard by the supreme court.
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BAKERS DENIED |.
CH|ANCET0 SEE
WILSON TO Make
THEIR PROTEST

Chicago. Oct. 19.-Recent advances in
the prices OF wheat and -four prompted
3. H. Dahlheimer, president Of the Mas.
ter Bakers Association Of Chicago, to
make an effort today to present an ap.
peal to President Wilson to take steps
to meet the crisis. which the bakers say
will follow. Mr.. Dahlheimer and sew.
eral members of the local association
tried to see the president at his hotel
but were denied admittance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
THE RUSSIAN
BUDGET OF 1917

London. Oct. ia Reuter- dispatch
from Petrograd says that the budget OF
1917 submitted to the Duma and Council
Of the Empire has been framed in view
of the probability Of the war lasting for
the whole Of the financial year.
Revenue and expenditure balance at a
total Of 4.O7s.oo 900 rubles. this being the
first time the Russian budget has reached
four billion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

I3Ath Times-Tuesday the gale pre-
vented floats going out with duck
hunters on the Bay 20 the birds had q
day Of rest. The flight Of broadbills
recently was very tame. as usual. the
hunters in some cases being able to ap-
uroaeA. sitting up in the boat within
casy range. Some Of the recent ar
rivals Of bluebills also were very tame.
~ popNGn the last tWo weeks plover
have been quite numerous.
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CARL E. MlLLIKEN
ITO TAKE STUMP
in MICHIGAN

Portland. Me-, Oct. 1s.-Gov. Elect
Carl e. Milliken will take the stump
for the Republicans in Michigan the
last two weeks of the campaign. 1t was
announced Wednesday night that Con-
gressman-elec Wallace E. White OF
Lewiston and Representative F. E.
Guernsey of Dover will do similar
duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
INFLUX OFGOLD
ONE OF CAUSES
COST OF LIVING

washington, Oct. 1s.-Director Enselksn
OF the mint said today that one Of the
causes OF the recent advances in the cost
OF living was the great influx OF gold
coming to the United States and now be.
Ing coined into American money. The I'M
precedented export trade which had
widened the field for employment and
created an abnormal demand for goods
he considers main factors,
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SECOND READING
OF THE RHODES
ESTATE BILL

London. Oct. 19.-The House Of Com.
mons this evening passed the second
reading Of the Rhodes Estate bill.
which would exclude Germans hence
forth from enjoying scholarships at
Oxford University under the Cecil
Rhodes Trust fund.