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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Dunlap Of Vas
salboro were in town Monday on busi-
ness and calling on friends
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-23

Mrs. NJ. S. Ball and son Melvin were
Saturday callers in this city visiting
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-23

A. l.. Jacobs of Pittsefild was in towr
Monday calling on a number Of his &C.
quaintances.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-23

Roy Dickinson Of Wiscasset was il
the city Monday on matters of bust.
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-23

n. Z. Lightbody Of Waterville was a
Monday caller in town on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-23
may2-25x

Leo Tetu Of this city passed Sunday
visiting friends in Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-23

The subscriptions to the fund to be
used for the benefit of the Augusta
baseball team of the Trolley League for
the coming season now amount to
$70Q Is. as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
maine J0T7INCS

What might have been a fatal accident
and which probably was averted by the
family being out of the room was told
to the Commercials Houlton correspon-
dent Wednesday, Oct. 4. Mrs. L. S. Black
had just left the library Of her home a
few minutes after l o'clock Saturday
when she was startled by a loud report
and a crash. Mr. Black, who was shaw
ing, and Mrs. Black FASTENED to the
room where the crash seemed to come
from and after searching for a few mo-
ments discovered that the frontside win
dow of the library was broken and glass
was scattered about the room. Mr.. Black
discovered that someone had fired a shot
which entered the window and went
through the petition to the dining room
The hole tn the window was as large as
a cup and the glass was cracked around
IT, Had Mrs. Black been sitting in her
accustomed chair facing the window
where she always sat when in the room,
she would have been struck and the ac-
cident perhaps been a fatal one. Mr..
Black Immediately went outside and in
ouired Of a boy If he had heard any firing
and he replied Yes, from house in the
rear in which a new family has moved"
INQUIRIES were made but no one seemed to
know anything more and the matter was
dronped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
THE SECOND maine
INFANTRY LEFT
LAREDO SATURDAY
By Route 81 for Augusta, Where
the Troops Will Go Into Camp
at Muster Grounds

The following communication Will be
of interest to local people who have
BOYS or friends among the End Maine
troops
Governors Island New York,
October T. 1916
FOLLOWING telegram received Octo-
Der from the Southern Department;
Second Maine Infantry, 53 officers and
909 enlisted men. departed from Laredo
on three trains Saturday at II A NJ.
so and 80 P NJ, for Augusta. route
IL Signed, Simpson The adjutant
general is anxious that the troops ar
rive here some time during the day, so
as to avoid the difficulty, which al
ways follows making camp in tie night
The muster field has been prepared for
their arrival, stoves have been procured,
a wood wing machine will be at work
today on the field. straw ticks have been
filled and supplies arranged for, so
that the homecoming troops will find
everything In readiness when they ar
rive While it is not definitely known
as yet 1t is probable that the I'd Maine
will not stop in Portland, but will pro-
coed at once to this city to go into camp
They are travelling over a slow route
and may consume six days in reaching
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
Oxford County Pomona

Oxford County Pomona met with
Round Mountain Grange, Oct. 3. There
was business session in the forenoon.
1t was opened by a song of welcome by
Round Mountain Grange. There was
just one candidate to take the fifth
degree. It was decided to omit the
work until the next meeting. The roll
was called and ten Oranges responded
personally with very good reports. The
dinner was served promptly at -. and
all the Patrons partook of bountiful
repast. At ?. NJ, the Worthy Mas
ter, L. L. McIntire, called to order
and the meeting was placed in the
hands of the Worthy Lecturer, Harold
Pike, and the following program was
rendered: Song of Welcome, choir;
violin solo, Cecil Kimbail; reading en-
core, Mae r. Bartlett: song. encore,
Mrs. Herbert Bean; address, Mrs Ber-
tina kennison; piano solo. encore Mrs.
Hazel Wardwell; original paper, COM
posed by Allen Cummings, read by
Alta Cummings; song, choir: remarks,
A. +. Morse: remarks. Mr.. Brown;
closing song. choir.
The next Pomona Grange will meet
with Harrison Grange the last Tuesday
in this month. the 3lst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
State Highway Construction.

Sealed proposals addressed to the
State Highway Commission, Augusta.
Maine, for building section Of State
highway in the towns of Thomaston and
South Thomaston, beginning near Mill
Creek in Thomaston and extending to
the town line between South Thomaston
and st. George, 81 miles. each endorsed
with the name Of the Towns. will be re-
ceived by the Commission at it's office in
the State House, Augusta, Maine. until
October 18th at II o'clock and at that
time and place publicly opened and read.
The work will consist of grading, drain
age and gravel surface.
Each proposal must be made upon a
blank form provided by the Commission,
for copy of which one dollar will be re-
quired, and must be accompanied by a
certified check for 1870 of the amount bid,
payable to the Treasurer of State OF
Maine. The certified check will be re-
turned to the unsuccessful bidder unless
forfeited under the conditions stipulated.
A surety company bond satisfactory to
the Commission, of not less than one
fourth nor more than one-half of the
amount OF the contract, will be required
Plans may be examined and copy OF
specifications and contract may be OBJ
tanned at the Office of the Commission.
Augusta, Maine.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all proposals.
WILLIAM NJ. AVER,
FRANK A. PEABODY,
State Highway Commission.
PAUL D. SARGENT, Chief Engineer.
Dated at Augusta, Me-, Oct. 5th 1916.
oct7-10-l2-1i-1a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
WINTHROP

The school at East Winthrop was
suspended Monday for two weeks be-
cause of the illness of the 3-year-old
son of Mr.. Mosher of infantile paraly-
sis. The school committee has decided
not TO open the Howard school for the
fall term and to allow the children of
that vicinity to attend the village
schools. The children will be conveyed
by their parents or by the regular con-
veyance team of F. E. Webb.
Arrangements have been made by
the Lewiston, Greene and Monmouth
Telephone Company with the kenne-
bee Journal to obtain results by inn
ings of the worlds series; the bulle-
tins will be posted in the window of
Levi Jones e. Son in Winthrop and
upon the bulletin board in front of the
store of G. o. Flanders in Monmouth.
This was tried Saturday with great
success and a large number of fans
watched the score very closely. The
people are appreciative of this service
npon the part of the Kennebec Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
SHARKS AT WHEELER'S BAY
Get Into Net and Are Conquered BY
Numerous Rifle Shots.
(Rockland Courier Gazette)


Our Waterman's Beach correspon-
dent &C. D. S. Go writes that he is ia
miliar with the news item of Aug. 26
which recorded the taking of a 26-foot
shark off Monhegan. and while he
doesn't wish to take any flowers away
from the island folks, he lays claim to
the nighttime shark catch which was
made at Wheeler's Bay on Thursday of
last week.
When Capt. Freeman Elwell and
Capt. Ernest Meservey went to- their
weir they learned that they had one or
more fish in it that could not be put in
one of those sardine boxes. The water
was just boiling in the pocket of the
weir. After getting Mr.. Post and Mr..
Thompson to referee the fight, the fun
was on. Capt. Elwell harpooned what
proved to be a shark feet long, 8
feet from back to belly and l foot
from side to side. The big fish showed
fight and for nearly an hour Mr.. Post
blazed away with a rifle while the
captain kept the iron going. All four
men were as wet through as though
they had been overheard and the water
was red with blood. When the boys
thought they had fought to a finish,
another shark showed up to help his
mate and it took several fast rounds
to knock the second one out also.
Friday morning the village turned out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
Pressure Isle Boy Is Shot.

PresQue Isle Boy Is Shot.
Willie Doak, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Doak of Presque Isle, on Fri
day afternoon went to Hobart hill on a
hunting trip. He stepped on log and
drew his 80 calibre Marlin rifle toward
him. when the trigger caught and the
bullet struck him on the inside of the
leg. passing out at the hip. A doctor
and the lads father took him to the
Presque Isle General hospital, where
the wound was dressed and the boy Is
as comfortable as could be expected.
Bankruptcy Proceedings.
With liabilities Of $1,97066 and as
sets Of 1871. William Nadeau Of Maple
ton has filed a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy in the Office Of the clerk
of the United States district court.
There are secured claims amounting
to SEQ. The assets include 1920 valua-
ton placed upon livestock Of the Pc
titioner, while $3.50 of the assets Is
claimed to be exempt. Fred c. Whit
ney of Presque Isle Is the petitioners
attorney.
A voluntary petition was filed by
Felix Chamberlain OF Scion, a laborer.
He owes $500. all unsecured, and has
assets valued at SIS. Thomas ]. Young
of Scion is attorney for the petitioner.
Attorney Sidney St. F. Thaxter was
appointed trustee in the bankruptcy
matter Of Dunn Brothers Of West
Harpswell The firm filed voluntary
petition in bankruptcy some time ago,
and the first meeting Of the creditors
has been held before George
C.. Wheeler. referee in bankruptcy.
Dunn Brothers have operated a gener-
al store in West Harpswell for some
ve9rs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
Bethel Grange

Bethel Grange held its regular meet
ing Thursday evening, Sept. %
the vacancies were filed as follows:
Master. Levi Bartlett: Overseer. F. B..
Merrill; Steward, Will Hapgood; AS
siStant Steward, Gilbert Rich: Secre-
tary, Mrs, Kendall; Ceres, Catherine
Hapgood Pomona, Miss Carey; l.. A.
Steward. Harriet Merrill. AS there was
very little business before the meeting
the literary program was called and
the following was given Clipping,
Mary Cummings, Clipping, Catherine
Hapgood; Item of Interest Levi Bart
lett; Clipping, F. B. Merrill; Clipping,
Mae r. Bartlett; Reading, Gilbert
Rich: Question How can the ques-
ton Of finance be best settled between
husband and wife," Opened by Levi
Bartlett. followed by F. B. Merrill and
Catherine Hapgood. Reading. Mae r.
Bartlett.
The next meeting will be Oct. -.
Two visitors were present from Minot
Grange. They reported q fourishing
grange at Minot Of over 200 members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
How To Prevent
Acid Stomach And
Food Fermentation
eY A NEW YORK PHYSICIAN

MY experience in the treatment Of
stomach diseases has forced me to the
conclusion that most people who COM
plain of stomach trouble possess stom-
achs that are absolutely healthy and nor
NAL. The real trouble that which causes
all the pain and difficulty. is excessive
acid in the stomach. aggravated by food
fermentation. Hyperacidity irritates the
delicate lining of the stomach abnor-
mally, causing that full bloated feeling.
Thus both acid and fermentation inter-
iere with and retard the process of diges-
ton. The stomach is usually healthy and
normal but irritated almost past endur-
ance by these foreign elements-acid and
wind. In all cases--and they comprise
a great majority of all stomach difficult
des-the first and only step necessary is
to neutralize the acid and stop the fer
mentation by taking in a little warm or
cold water Immediately after eating, from
one to TWO teaspoonfuls of bisurated mag
nesla. which Is the most effective antacid
and, food corrective l have ever found.
JheAexCess acid will be neutraltzed and
sthe fermentation stopped almost instantly
and your stomach will at once proceed
10 digest the food in a healthy normal
manner. BE sure to ask your druggist
stor BlSCRATED magnesia which is the
.1rn OF mGgnesia especially recommended
1ofvacid stomach conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
WASHINGTON

EAST-Mr. and Mrs. Earle Grinnell
and little daughter Myrtle visited Sun
day at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs W.
NJ. Prescott.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Overlook and
Lawrence Morton attended Lincoln
county fair at Damariscotta last week
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ Prescott, Mr.
and Mrs. Earle Grinnell, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. E. Overlook and Master BurneIl
went to East Palermo last Wednesday
to attend the Sheepscot Lake Grange
fair They report an excellent fair and
big crowd.
MIR. and Mrs. William Johnston. are
the proud parents Of young son, who
arrived at their home Sunday Sept.
80. The young man has been named
Alfred Stephen.
Miss Grace Howard, central girl at
the Washington telephone Office, was
guest over Sunday of Mrs. Harriet NJ.
J. Hall.
Mrs. Blanche NJ. Johnston is stopping
at the home Of her son, William, for
short time caring for his wife, who is
i'll.
Frank Fuller of Union was caller
at Chas. Overlock's one day last week.
The hay pressers have been in this
place during the past week pressing
the hay that was cut on the w. W.
Light place.
Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Morton, who have
been guests of their daughter. Mrs. w.
F.. Chadwick of North Washington for
few weeks, have returned home.
Allan Ripley is at work for Arthur
Overlook of South Liberty helping him
dig potatoes.
Several from this place are planning
to attend the fair at Topsham this
week.
Mrs. Josephine L. o. Finley Of Paler
mo was a visitor at the home of her
parents one day last week.
School in this district has been clos
ed for couple of weeks owing to the
reported cases Of infantile paralysis
in adjoining towns.
Walter Light of Liberty was at Odel
Bowes last week with his threshing
machine threshing Mr.. Doves grain.
Frank f. Poland of Medomak camp,
who has been taking a prolonged vaca
ton from teaching in Maiden, Mass,
on account Of the epidemic Of infantile
paralysis in Massachusetts,. returned
to his work last week. While here he
Gid extensive work at the camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
Alder River Grange

At the meeting Of this Grange last
Wednesday evening the Worthy Mas
ter filed vacant chairs as follows
Lecturer. Mrs. Eta Bean: Steward, r.
L. Swan; Chaplains Miss Ethel Cole;
Gate Keeper, H. z. Bartlett; L. A. S.,
Mrs Rose Bartlett. A communication
was read from the National Grange re-
garding the session to be held in Wash
ington In November: also card from
Miss Bertha Cole extending thanks to
tbs grange for flowers and cards re-
ceived by her while in the NJ. G. Hos
pitaI in Portland. Those contributing
to the literary program were: H. E.
Bartlett. Mrs. Rose Bartlett, L. E.
Cole, r. L. Swan. Mrs. L. c. Bartlett,
Guy BARTLETT Miss Ethel Cole, Mrs.
Eta b. Bean. Members not prepared
were furnished with clippings to read
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
EIGHT Brothers
KILLED IN ACTION
Delaney Family Of Sydney, N. S,
Practically Wiped Out on the
Battle Fields Of Europe-Sev-
en- Killed with the Irish Lam
GERS

Sydney. i. s, Oct THE Post
says:
A recent casualty list contains the
name OF one Pie. Delaney of Sydney,
killed in action, but this simple an
nouncement brought home with start
ling reality, the horror OF war to more
than one family.
Private Delaney is the eighth brother
to have been killed in action. and is the
last of the family. Born in Queens
town, Ireland, he emigrated to Canada
eleven years ago, and when the call
came for men for the South African
contingent Pie. Delaney was one of the
first to respond. On his return from
the Cape he, came to Sydney, later
marrying Miss Cameron.
The call OF the blood was strong and
he enlisted with the 25th battalion to
fight for King and Country" once
more.
In the third battle of Ypres he was
wounded and sent to hospital, return
ing to active service only a few weeks
previous to his death.
Seven brothers We're killed when the
famous Irish Lancers made their heroic
stand against the German invaders and
in which this regiment was almost
totally annihiliated.
Mrs. Delaney is sister of young
Pie. Cameron who was killed while at
tempting to board train at Oxford
junction. Another brother is in SER
vice with the 106th battalion now in
England. Mrs. Delaney has only one
child and very pluckily set out to earn
living for herself by conducting
business on Charlotte street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
MONMOUTH

Arrangements have been made by
the Lewiston, Green and Monmouth
Telephone Company with the kenne-
bee Journal to obtain the results by
innings of the worlds series; the bulle-
tins will be posted in the window of
Levi Jones & Son in Winthrop and
upon the bulletin board in front of the
Store of c. o. Flanders in Monmouth.
This was tried Saturday with great
guccess and a large number of fans
watched the score very closely. The
people are appreciative of this service
upon the part Of the Kennebec Jour-
nal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
turer. After the meeting

by the W. Lecturer. After the meeting
Mrs. Lucetta Bean and Mrs. l.. c.
Bartlett served refreshments Of sand
wiches and coffee, a basket of p. Of II.
cake and home made candies. A pie
pumpkin with a jolly face, bonnet and
dress ornamented the table. each mem
Der guessing the number of seeds it
contained. The guesses ranged from
7 to 235. Edison Bartlett guessed the
nearest and was awarded the first
prize. Russell Swan received the con-
ISOLATION prize. The correct number Of
seeds was 345.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
SUPREME COURT
TODAY AT BATH

Bath Me, Oct 9.-Sagadahoc county
supreme court will convene in this
city Tuesday with Associate Justice
Warren C. Philbrook of Waterville
presiding. A new grand jury will be
sworn in for the year. Although
there are several bound -over cases
from the local municipal court, the
term is not expected to be long or
busy one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
Auburn Boy Shot In Side

Leon Bradbury Of East Auburn, aged
IS, deaf mute. was shot through the
right side Saturday morning while boat
ing on Lake Auburn with two. friends
The gun. 1888 rifle, for some as yet
unexplained reason was discharged. the
bullet striking young Bradbury. He
was FASTENED to shore and to his home.
the doctor later having him removed
to the Central Maine General hospital.
where he is as comfortable as can be
expected.
George Dunbar Of LenoxS Mass, says
he has attended every circus which has
been in Pittsfeld for 70 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10

The local Y. NJ. c. A. is kept posted
by the national organization as to the
work which is being done by them for
the boys at the border, and the men
who have already returned as well as
those who write home regularly. speak
in the highest terms Of the work done
by this great organization. At San An
tonic the boys get moving pictures that
are fully up-to-date as those shown
here. Last week the Battle Cry Of
Peace" was one of the films shown in
the Y NJ. C. A. barracks there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10

Several members of the Augusta
Yacht Club Sunday are reported TO
have had the novel experience of seeing
a pair of seals disporting themselves
in the river opposite the clubhouse. 1t
was at about 10 o'clock in the fore
noon when the two seals appeared, and
for some time they swan and d!Ved IN
plain sight from the balcony of the
yacht club. 1t is very seldom, indeed,
that these animals come as far from
salt water as this, although they are
common enough down river, where
they are often seen basking on the
rocks and lodges. This variety is call
ed the Hair Seal and is not valuable
for its fur. although in some localities
they are killed for their oil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10

On Monday Supt., of Schools H. H.
Stuart assisted in the arranging of the
new domestic science classroom at
Cony high school. Ten fine hardwood
tables with composition tops and sew
eral drawers for kitchen utensils have
been put in, and a fine gas range is in
stalled ir one corner, while individual
gas stoves will be arranged at each ia
BILE, with portable ovens for use in
baking. A large supply of all sorts OF
kitchen utensils has been provided for
the use of the pupils and the little
room is fast being turned into mod
ell classroom for this study.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
Mrs. Fred Thomas

Mrs. Abbie NJ Thomas, wife OF Fred
Thomas, passed away Saturday evening
at their home in Winthrop village. aged
4o years, months and 5 DAYS. The
husband and one adopted son, John.
two brothers, A. A Soule of Augusta
and w. F. Soule of Waterville. sur
vive. Funeral services will be held at
40 this afternoon at the home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
If I Had Eczema

I'd simply wash It away with that
stcthing liquid, ODD. Prescription. The
6rst drops Instantly stop that awful itch.
every time but we do say this II the first
bottle does not relieve you. 1t will not cost
you a cent. Try. ODD. Soap too. 1t Will
keep your skin healthy.
Bowditch & Webster, Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
For All Complexion Ills

If the skin be colorless. sallow. muddy.
oVer-red. blotchy or freckled, nothing will
so surely overcome the condition as Ordi-
nary mercoliZed wax. 1t literally takes
on a bad ccmpleXion-absorbs the dead
and near-dead particles of surface skin.
gently. gradually causing no inconven-
renee at ALL A new complexion Is then
IN evidence, clear, spotless, delicately
soft and beautiful One ounce of this
wax, procurable at any drugstore, will re-
iuVenate even the worst complexion. 1t
= used like cold cream.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
WHITEFIELD

NORTH-James E. Powers died at
us Monday afternoon at his home in
North Whitefield, aged so years. )
months and % days Funeral services
will be held at 10 o'clock Thursday
morning at St. Dennis' chapel. Rev. FIR
McCabe officiating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10
WINSLOW

Miss Ella Webb of Rumford, formerly
of this town. will take part at the Music
Festival at Portland this week.
Miss Violet Williams Of Fredericton ~
B.. is a guest Of Mr.. and Mrs Edward
Brann Benton avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10

z. A. Paul, a commission man, who
deals in potatoes and apples, was
among the business arrivals in this
city on Monday, coming here from
Providence, r. l., to look into the con-
ditions for fall shipping in this section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10

to help unload that pair Of sharks
and all day Sunday Capt. Elwell enter
tanned callers who came from far and
near to see his big catch. The sharks
were as near alike as two peas, but
Ernest declares they were male and
female.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10

Word has just been received by Bart
lett Leach Of this city that his little
grandson, Olof Johnson son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex Johnson, is very i'll with in
fantile paralysis at his home at Tenants
Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-10

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Leach Of
North Chelmsford. Mass, and Mrs. YES
ia Haney Of Waterville We're guests on
Sunday of their brother. Bartlett
Leach. and family of Page street.
This was Mr.. Leach's first visit to his
home State in II years.