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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
NEW INSURANCE
RATES EFFECTIVE
IN WATERVILLE

The new insurance rates which have
gone into effect in the State Of Maine
ma WaterviIle we'll up with the cities
Of the State in the rating which has
been given. During the past year ex-
perts from the insurance companies
have been making q thorough irivesti-
cation Of the fire losses and the pro-
lection against fires in the State and
the New England Insurance Exchange.
the body which says Just what every
one shall pay for Insurance, has issued
the new ratings - a result Of the in
vestigations Of these men. Under the
new rating Watsrvilie 10 classed Is, .
c risk. The several cities, towns end
villages are now rated from A to X In
accordance with the IRE hazard IN
those places. No city in Maine II
given IN A rating ana only two. Fort
land and Bangor. set the b rating, Lew.
iston and Waterville get G and the
the others are graded down. The new
plan is . great convenience for agents
as under II when Z transfer Of goods
10 made from ons plaza to the other 4
simple turning to the rate book ana the
finding whether . town 10 rated ~ A,
B. c or lower will instantly give the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
EDUCATE PARENTS
Of LAZY CHILDREN,
SAYS Mr.. LOEB OF NY,

Chicago, Sept. 22.-Criticism by the
board of education of the practice OF
children driving to and from school IN
automobiles was widely discussed to-
day The subject came before the
board yesterday during debate on
motion to instruct the superintend-
ents of schools to investigate the large
number of petty thefts which have oc-
cured at various public schools re-
Gently
Jacob NJ Loeb, president Of the
board, was especially severe In his
criticism of conditions at Hyde Park
High, one of the mos popular High
schools on the South Side.
You should see it on a rainy day.,
said Mr.. Loeb. "At the closing time
the automobiles are lined up there as
If it was fashionable reception, with
liveried chauffeurs to take the wrist
watch boys home.
The pupils of that school think OF
society life only. They live for their
automobiles, their silk stockings. their
parties and balls. for dancing and
pleasure"
What would he yo,lr remedy for
those conditioner" asked Edward j..
PggutE, member CT the board.
.. would like to educate the par
ents," replied Mr. Loeb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
DOUBLE SQUAD OF
COLBY PLAYERS
GO TO CAMBRIDGE,

The Colby football team had IT. last
practice Thursday afternoon betul~
leaving for Cambridge 70 meet lzAs-,
ward Saturday. After = little signal
drill Coach Greene gave the squad q
stif Commute scrimma4e and the men
seemed to be In very good condition
for the short time they have been out.
The team will lose the services Of Hen
bricks. last years halfbaek, aeainst
Harvard as he sustained q slight in
Jury In Wednesdays scrimmaS6 and
several Of the now men who have
been showing up we'll on account Of
entrance examinations which do not
allow them to take part In athlstacs
until they have passed them.
Twenty-Five men viii be taken on
the trip. including Capt. Cawiey, half
back; Bourne, fulibAck; Croseman,
halfback: Brownvills and Ceajon.i
Quastsrbaclks: Perry and Joyce, Wise.
man and Lawrence, ends: Coelidgs,
Heath. Buchanan, tackles: stinson,|
Deasy. Erbb. Robinson. guards: Dow,
center: Manager Leeds. Trainer 0mathl
and Coach Greene
Coach Greene Is making no ps,nph.i
estes as to the game with Harvard has
hopes to make . good anx1nA7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
Fighting Qualities
British "Landship -

Ottawa. Ont. Sept. 22.-Tribute to
the fighting qualities Of His Males
Tvs Land ship Creme De Menthe' Is
given by the press representative at
canadian corps headquarters in
france, in an account received here
today Of the part played by the Do
minons troops in the offensive of
september 15 The assertion is made
in the report that German machine
unners were found chained and pad
locked to their guns.
The morning Of September Is dawn
Cd bright and clear" said the message
from the front. There was a frosty
min TO the air. Suddenly our massed
artillery burst into frenzy Of acttv-
III. Shells of every calibre were hurl-
ID over the heads of the waiting in
tantry.
Shortly after o'clock our battal-
ions began their attack. In successive
waves our infantrymen moved for
ward, climbing over the shell torn
ground and leaping the battered
trenches. Among them burst the en-
emy shells. The noise was terrific.
Machine gun and rifle rire poured into
them. Steadily they mounted the last
RIDGE saw Martinpuich on their right
and looked over to the brick ruins
and white chalk mounds Of the sugar
refinery and the trenches to the right
and left which were to be their OBJ
jectve. i.
mo sooner were the first lines OF
main trenches secured than the as
saulting waves pressed onward. IN
their midst, moving ponderously but
steadily, came several of the new ar
mored cars. His Majesty's land ship
Creme De MeEthe' led the way and
the effect was electrical. In vain the
Germans rained a stream OF bullets
against the inyulnerable cars; they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

date. Mr.. seavey will be remembered
by all residents Of Waterville for those
who never met him have seen his pic
lures. He certainly was one Of the
most celebrated flower artists in this
country. his pictures adjoining the
walls of the homes Of many. Mr.
Seavey had been in failing health for
several years. The immediate cause
Of his death. however. was the result,
Of injuries sustained in a trolley acct
dent. pneumonia setting in. His faith.
er, 1t will be remembered was pro-
prietor Of the Elmwood Hotel up to
the time 1t was destroyed by fire In
1868. Mr.. Seavey Is survived by a
brother, O. D. Seavey Of Florida, and
q sister, Mary L. Seavey Of Boston
It was O. d. Seavey who in 1878 re-
built the Elmwocd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
TEACHER MUST
COMPLETE YEAR
DESPITE WEDDING

Pittsburgh, Sept a2.-Teachers in
Pittsburgh public schools who wed at
ter they sign yearly contracts with the
board Of education cannot be removed
from their positions until their con-
tracts expire, according to q ruling by
J. ROGERS McCreery. counsel for the
board Of education. Heretofore 1t has
been the rule that when teacher
married she forfeited her position and
this rule has been strictly enforced.
The school board has tentatively
agreed on . new rule that contracts
win not be renewed with women al
ready married and those who acknowl-
edge they intend to wed during the
school year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
PLAGUE VICTIMS
TREATED FREE
IN n. Y. HOSPITALS

New York. Sept. 22.-onicials Of
charitable institutions here are en-
gagged in a campaign to induce par
ents to bring their children who have
suffered from infantile paralysis to the
hospitals and clinics for treatment to
save them IL possible from being per-
manently crippled or deformed. Nurses
have been engaged to visit every fam
lily in which there has been a case of
paralysis to urge them to take advant-
age of this opportunity for free treat
ment. The treatment consists largely
of massage, the use of electricity. mus
Gle training and corrective gymnas-
tics,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
REPORTS UNTRUE,
SAYS LANSING
ABOUT FRICTION

Washington, Sept 0-sscretary Lam
sing today denounced - wholly untrue
published reports that he and President
Wilson'S political advisers had disagreed
over legal phases OF the retaliatory leg.
islation aimed at Grsat Britain's inter-
ference with trade. He added that the
views OF tho state department regarding
the legislation were not In shape to be
discussed and that no conclusion had been
reached As to enforcement. It has been
known for several days that while nc
course had been determined upon by Sec
rotary Lansing, some officials Of the wal
department believed that part Of the leg
islation IL Of doubtful legality and un-
forceable,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
WINSloW

Principal Louis T. Jones OF Oak
Grove Seminary was the guest Wednes-
day evening Of Mr.. and Mrs. D. w.
Towle. He was accompanied by his son
Harold and King Edwards Of Portland.
Mrs. Ivan Hodges Of Benton and Mrs.
Frank Nixon have been in the place on
account of the illness Of their mother.
Mrs. ]. H. Bailey. Friends Of Mrs. Bal
ley will be glad to know that her con-
dition is improved and she hopes soon
to be out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Robinson Of
Oakland were recent guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George A. Chamberlain.
Mrs. Guy Lewis of Canaan was q
guest Thursday Of her sister. Mrs. Har-
old Simpson of Benton.
Mrs. LeForest Simpson is recovering
from her recent illness.
Miss Ethel Robinson Of Chicago Is a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Cham
berlain.
Mrs. Stella Richardson of Fairfield is
stopping at the home Of Edward H.
Britton.
The Parent Teachers Association will
give d reception Tuesday evening at
the club house to the teachers. All
parents Of Winslow. interested in child
welfare, are invited to attend. An in
teresting program will be presented.
The Sunday services arc as usual.
Preaching at 1880 A. NJ. by tho pas
tor. Rev. Fred X. Conant. Sunday
school at 11.45 A. NJ. Christian En-
deavor 2 P. N. 1t Is a Foreign Mis-
sionary meeting. Subject, Christian
ity Compared with Other Religions
Rev. r. K. Conant will give talk on
the subject. Cor, 1O:1-2. Leader
Charles D. Robinson.
The Hollingsworth & Whitney Co. Is
making preparations to build a new
track on Benton avenue for their log
piler.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Fred Pickering are at
their home on the River road for an
extended vacation from their duties at
hospital In Portland where they are
employed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Roberge have
returned from their auto trip to Jack.
man and quebec. Canada.
The Junior Christian Endeavor will
meet at the church vestry Saturday at
2.30 P. M.
Mrs. Sherburn Brann and little
daughter after q visit with friends in
town, return today Saturday to their
home at Groverton. N. H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis Simpson and Mr.
and Mrs. Burleigh Simpson leave to-
day Saturday on an auto trip to- Gro
verton. N. H.. and the White Mountains.
They expect to be away several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

The subject Of the pastor Of the Ad-
vent Christian church Sunday will be
THE Struggle Between Capital and
Labor, a Prominent Prophetic Sign in
the Time of the End" The subject
will include the history Of the day
and the prophecy Of the centuries.
Three prominent sins. Preparation of
capital and labor for the conflict Rap
id increase in the concentration and
power Of wealth. Increase Of poverty
and idleness. God has foretold in the
Bible the present condition apd the
end Of the struggle. Come and hear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

were powerless to stop the advance.
although our infantry were the first to
reach the sugar refinery the cars assist
ed materially in silencing the German
machine guns and enfilading the enemy
trenches. and the deep. strongly protected
dugouts Of the sugar refinery. Ten ON
GERS. including battalion commander.
were made prisoners. At the same time
the trenches on either flank, known to US
as the Candy trench and the Sugar
trench. were stormed and captured.
80 successful was this attack that the
corps commander, Sir Julian Byng. de-
cided to strike another immediate blow.
He ordered that the village Of Cource-
lette, together with line Of German
trenches between Mouquet Farm and the
northwestern edge Of the village, should
be attacked. BY o'clock in the evening
new attacks were launched. The ob5ec-
tive was a difficult one, including q large
and strongly fortified village on the right.
IA famous French Canadian battalion.
having as it's objective the large part OF
Courcelette, behaved with tho greatest
skill and gallantry. On their left a Hall
fax battalion co-operated brilliantly in
the capture of the rest Of the village. A
Canadian light infantry battalion togeth-
er with Montreal battalion at the same
time captured the line Of trenches to the
west and established a strong position.
"rhus within little more than u hours
tho Canadians had captured the whole OF
the German defensive positions on wide
front to a depth Of from 1000 to 1000 yards.
This was accomplished in the face Of des-
perate and determined resistance In which
the Germans fought with the courage OF
despair.
TT is an authentic fact that German
machine gunners were found chained and
nadlocked to their guns"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
Answers Soon from
England for Two Of
American rotests

Entente Allies win increase their shin.
ping measures. which already are prov
ing valuable. In making the best use Of
available tonnage In proportion a. the
Germans succeed in destroying merchant
ships. The minister Of war trade said
40 a matter Of course the Entente Allies
would DO favored a. regards the use Of
tonnage and that neutrals enx.red n I'm.
tsnte Allied t5ade or in unexpected neu-
tral trade would be given the next. oonsio-
GRAFTON. Neutrab suspected Of unueutra,
acts. ne added. would not enjoy the usual
facilities.
Lord Robert said that tho answer Of
Great Britain to the American govern.
ments protest against the seizure Of
mails would be sent to Washington al.
most Immediately and that the reply
to the American protest with regard to
the blacklist imposed by the Entente Al.
lies would follow soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

Politicians in the city are rather en-
joying the red hot contest for deputy
sheriff. which is under way among the
many candidates in the city. It is I'M
derstood that at least one Of the pres
ent incumbents Is not a candidate for
reappointment and as q result there is
a great scramble for the two berths.
Just who will win Is somewhat of a
problem but at present the contest is
q pretty one and It seems likely that
it will be waged without ceasing until
the names Of the lucky men are an
nounced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

london, Sept. 22.-The continued deple-
xou Of the worlds supply Of tonnage as
,.,u,t of the operations Of the subma-
e.. Of the Central Powers will be mot
I, an Increase in stringent measures by
r.,cb the Entente Allies design to control
slipping so as to ensure it being used to
=. hest advantage Of the Allies and pre-
..,, It being indirectly aiding their OPP
.,,ants according to a statement made
y the Associated Press today by Lord
sobert Cecil, minister OF war trade.
lord Robert admitted that even the
.,.sent rate of destruction. without con-
',dering the possibility Of a resumption
- unrestricted submarine warfare. meant
, serious loss to the worlds tonnage ana
mat consequently It could not be expect
ID that British coal or other British IA
,iities should be expended on ships car
wing goods to blacklisted firms. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

Mr.. Wilson completed tonight an out
line of the speech which he will de-
liver tomorrow afternoon before a del
eratton of New Jersey business men at
Shadow Lawn. The public will be ad-
mitted to the grounds and a crowd Of
several thousand is expected.
The President will shake hands with
everybody present.
There were indications here today
that, following his speech tomorrow. the
President will be busy with campaign
work almost continuously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

making the ratings many things were
considered by the experts. water pres
sure. the equipment and efficiency Of
the fire department. the construction
Of buildings ana the way that rubbish
and other infammeble matter 10 taken
care Of. Tho new rate 10 simply q
base rate. and In future Inspectors will
be at work and whore q building 10
not properly cared for there will be an
increase In the amount Of the premium.
The rates in Watesville are now $3.50
per thousand higher than they were
before but 1t 10 felt that the new rating
makes them q great deal fairsr to all
people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
$40. 900 FOR BELGIAN
ORPHANS REFUGE

New York. Sept. 57.-seventy thou
sand dollars has been raised In the
tinted states for the Holland-Ameri-
ca Home for Homeless Belgian Or
mans. Miss HendrikA Van Der Filler.
who came to this country from Hol-
land to raise funds for the support Of
the orphans. announced Upon her de-
narture here today on the Holland
american liner Noordam. Miss Van
Der F1ier 10 the daughter OF the court
chaplain at The Hague
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

Deputy Sheriff Roderick invoked the
Webb Law and as result there will
be dryness in Old Town Saturday.
his seizure being one barrel contain
ing 100 pint bottles of whiskey, one
barrel containing 100 half pint bottles
Of whiskey, both barrels being con-
signed to George Trott Of Old Town.
and two barrels each containing 50 gal
Ions Of whiskey consigned to Thomas
McCarty Of Bangor. They were libel
ed in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
CHINA
QaiaY e. 4onney

The death Of Daisy E. Bonney only
child Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Bonney. oc-
CURED at their home on Deer Hill, China,
Sept. IA, after a short illness from ty-
phoid fever, aged 80 years. Daisy was a
young lady Of sweet disposition and
liked by all who knew her. She will
be greatly missed in her home and the
parents have the sympathy Of the entire
community. The funeral was held from
her late home Sunday, Sept. II, the SER
vice being conducted by Rev. N. H.
Wakefield Of Windsor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

Some Of the mud on College avenue
was scraped off Friday and hauled away
SO that the street is not in as bad shape
as it has been for the past few weeks
Street Commissioner Estsy hopes to be
able to get to work on this street in
few days now and will try to make it
somewhere near passable s".i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

There was a clean slate in the mu-
nicipal court Friday morning. One
man, an inmate of the Soldiers Home
at Togus. was locked up by the police
Thursday night but he was released
in the morning on condition that he
return to the home which he agreed
to do, but rum got him again and be-
fore noon he had to be locked up
again,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

Tie opening Of college is making
itself felt all through the city and
particularly in the business section,
where there is to be noticed a speed
ing up Of business and many of the
young people on the street afternoons
and evenings. With some 400 young
people in the city from away, all of
whom do more or less of their trading
here. business Is bound to take a lit
tie boom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
COOPERS MILLS

Miss Susie johnson of Augusta is
passing her vacation with old friends
and neighbors in this place.
Mrs. Susette Noyes. who at the time
Of her husbands death was confined to
her bed by severe illness is much bet
ter at this writing and able to be up
around the house.
Mrs. E. P. Hewett and sons. Merritt
and Donald Of Augusta were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Hewett few
days recently.
c. N. Noyes
In the death Of Cyrus S. Noyes,
Coopers Mills has lost one more OF its
aged and much respected citizens, Mr.
Noyes had been in feeble health for
over a year. but the end came sudden
~ at last, while he was sitting up.
The immediate cause being heart fail
ure He was about n years of age.
He saw long service in the Civil war
as member OF Co. B, 10th Maine
Reg't., Inf. Vols. A widow survives, also
hve children. L. c. Noyes, Boston,
Mass, and Mrs. Eugene Reynolds,
Riggsville, Me. by his first wife. H. r.
Moves. Coopers Mills. r. r. Noyes.
New Castle, N. H.. and Mrs. Mildred
Thomas Of Lewiston. who have the
sympathy Of the whole community. in
in the loss Of devoted husband and
father. Words Of comfort were spolk-
en- by Rev. Mr.. Clifford and interment
wac made In the family lot in Windsor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

The Waterville members Of the Fa-
kris union. which follow the fairs in
the fall. returned Friday from Unity,
where the most Of them held out. They
reported that they did a fairly good
business and that there was a good
crowd there, the most Of whom SEEM
ed to have money to spend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

The strip of waterbound macadam on
Main street running from College ave-
nue. by the Elmwood hotel was given
q coating of tarvia Friday afternoon.
The ;tarvias Is not working quite so
well in the cooler weather and it is
taking longer for it to work into the
ground but it is claimed that it will
produce the same results
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

Extra freights going west are the
rule rather than the exception these
days and many of the regular trains
are going west in sections. Some of
the passenger trains coming in from
Bangor come as far as here in two
sections. the second section being made
up of a freight train which it is de-
sired to rush over the road, and oc-
casiona1ly the east bound trains are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

+ City Hall park seemed to contain
attractions for horse which had been
left unattended on Main street Friday
afternoon and the animal had nearly
reached the fountain when Patrolman
Frost interfered and lead the team
out to the side, where it was hitched
pending the arrival of the owner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

Hon. Frank Redington has been elect
ed by the Waterville Chamber OF Com
merce to represent 1t at the annual Good
Roads meeting which will be held In
Augusta, October 4. Mr.. Redington 10
president of the Waterville Automobile
Club and is a prominent good roads on.
thuSiaSt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

The meeins Of the Civic Improvement
Committee Of the Waterville Woman's
Club originally planned at the North and
South Grammar schools for Saturday
afternoon, on playground matters has
been postponed owing to the many mem,
bers desiring to attend the funeral of
the late George w. Seavey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
WHITFIELD

There Will be preaching service at
the Union church At Kings Mills at
the usual hour, Sunday forenoon and
evening. Sermon by the Rev. Freder-
tick Emerson of Wakefield. Mass.
Mr.. Emerson with also preach at
East Pittston village Sunday afternoon
at $50. All are cordially invited to at
tend these services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
G.. w. SEAVEY =
FLOWER ARTIST
DIES IN BOSTON

George w. Seavey. the eminent
artist. died in Boston at SIG Thursday
night. The remains will be brought
to WaterYille Saturday and services
win be held from the Unitarian church,
or Wsre. Parlcrs At 3 2. n. on that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

Miss Della oDonnell, who has been
visiting at the home Of friends in the
city for several wesRs, left Friday for
Lynn, Mass where's Aa will resume her
duties as teacher in the public
schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

likewise in sections. Business is boom
ing on the road at the present time
and the men report that they are hav-
ing all the work that they can do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

Herman Morgan of Millinocket who
has been visiting with friends in the
city for several days. left Friday for
his home.