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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-06
THE STREETS TO Be
OILED OR SPRINKLED
DESIGNATED MONDAY
At Hearing Before the Munich
pal Officers Two Petitions
Are Referred Back to City
Clerk - Other Matters Taken
Up

The matter of street oillng or sprink-
ling was taken up fully at a hearing held
before the municipal officers on Monday
evening a the aldermen's room at City
hall. There was a good attendance ana
a large number of petitions were pre-
scented.
1t was voted to oil the following streets
Green, Grove TO Chestnut; Western ave-
nue., State street to property of w. II,
Gannett; Sewall street. Capitol to Win
throp street; Grove street, Chapel street
TO Hartford square State street, Bridge
to Grand streets; Stone street, south end
of E, F. Towards property to north end
Of K. j. Noyes' property. distance OF
about $50 feet.
1t was voted to sprinkle the following
streets Bangor street, Cony to Quimby
street; Gannett street, School TO patter-
son streets; School street, Bangor to Can
nett streets; Cony street, Bangor street
to east end of John c. Coughlin's lot on
Cony street.
The petitions on Winthrop street State
to Chestnut streets. and on Summer
street were referred back to the city
clerk as the petitions did not have a
sufficient number of names of property
owners on the streets.
Representatives of the New England
Telephone Co. appeared and asked that
the exact location of a conduit to be built
across the kennebec bridge be designated
by the municipal officers. The matter
was referred to the city engineer
Hearing was held upon the complaint
Of Grace L. Turner, who alleged that her
aunt. Amanda c. Rollins. is insane, and
as result the aunt was committed to the
Augusta State hospital. Drs w. Scott
Hin and W. 9. Thompson gave testimony
in support Of the compliments allega-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-06

their arrival. They left by automobile
for Winslow and several of their
friends left on the early morning train
from Waterville to Winslow. where
they were once more greeted by show
ers Of confetti, before finally escaping.
They will pass their wedding trip in
Boston and Lynn and on their return
will reside in Waterville. A number OF
parties were given the couple in hon
or of their marriage. Mr.. Champa gne's
friends rendered him a Stag party and
on the same night Mrs. Champagne
was rendered a shower at her home
The couple received many useful and
beautiful gifts among them being cut
glass. china linen and silver. Mrs
Champagne has been employed in the
Hathaway shirt factory in Waterville
for several years while Mr.. Champagne
has been engaged in the American
wooden mill in Fairfield as second
hand.
The newly married couple have the
best wishes of their many friends for
happiness in the years to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-06
OUR DELEGATION
LEAVES BOSTON
FOR CONVENTION

Portland. Me, June 5.-The Maine dele
cation of - delegates and - alternates
to the Republican national convention,
which opens in Chicago Wednesday, left
Boston at O'Clock this afternoon, trav-
cling on two special cars attached to the
Chicago train over the Boston & Albany.
There were in the party besides the dele
gates and alternates themselves a num-
Der of prominent Maine Republicans,
which swelled the Maine party to nearly
40 in number. Among those travelling
with the delegation were National Com
mitteeman Frederick Hale of Portland
and Harry NJ. Bgelow. editor Of the
Portland Press. George ". Norton, edi-
tor of the Evening Express Advertiser, is
already in Chicago, where he has been
acting as Col. Hale's proxy on the ma
tional committee.
All of the delegates will attend the con-
vention except John r. Bass of Wilton,
who is lust recovering from a serioss i'll
ness Mr.. Bass place will be filed by
his alternate. Major Theodore Hawlev Of
Runford. Henry G. Boyer. Jr.. of Cape
Elizabeth, one Of the First district dele
gates. preceded the delegation to Chicago,
and Congressman John A. Peters Of Ellis
worth. one Of the delegates at large will
travel to the convention city from Wash
ington
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-06
OAKLAND
Public Schools to Give Exhibit
ton of School Work
This Evening
WOMAN INJURED, THROWN
FROM CARRIAGE

The Oakland schools will give an exhi-
bition on manual training and domestic
art at Library hail Tuesday, June s. from
to and $50 to T. NJ. There will also
be a sale of aprons and canned fruits, All
are cordially invited to attend.
Mrs. John Johnson, who has been visit
ing friends in town, has returned to her
home in Old Town.
Charles Lord returned to his work in
Bingham Monday after passing a few
days at his home.
Mrs. Glen Decker was thrown from her
carriage as she was turning around in
front of the public library, injuring one
hip. Mrs. Julia Shilling and two chill
dren were also thrown out but were unin-
tured.
Frank Handy returned to his home in
Monmouth Monday after having passed a
few days with friends.
c. c. Dow of Smithfield was a bus
mess caller Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Ellis of Smith
field were calling on friends in town
Monday.
Vernon Smith Of Colby is coaching
the Juniors and Seniors Of the Oakland
high school in their Shakesperean
play.
The Oakland nigh school baseball
team plays Winslow high at Oakland
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Eugene Cook and daughter
Louise went to Old Town Monday,
where they will remain a few days
visiting friends.
Oscar Baker of Gardiner was in town
Monday on business.
Geo. Hovey of North Arson was a
business caller Monday
The advertised letters at the Oakland
postoffice are as follows: William &.
Seavey, Philip ]. Petticord Mrs. Ella
Clays, Mrs. H. E. Bunker, c. V. Bell,
Chas. L. Crosby. Frank Kelley. W. E.
Mathews, Joseph D. Mcdonald, Miss
Elleanore Johnson, Miss Marion Stur-
teyant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-06
TWO NEW MEMBERS OF
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Horace CoIburn Elected in Ward t."
j. Harwood Reelected in Ward .

Meetings of the voters OF WaIus :
and s were held Monday evening o.
the respective polling places lor 'I'
purpose of filling in each ward 70
cancy in the Board OF Education o''
to the expiration at the f1rst Oh 'uD'
Of the term of Office of the present u.
cumbent. The member from "aia
whose term expired was Frank u. f@'
rington, and the member from "aio
was j. j. HarWood.
In Ward : there vas a good a''eH.
anCe and the utmost harmony ~,
vailed. Edgar a. Hussey PRESIDED w." W..
Charles s. Pettengill as secretary W
seph Z. P. Dunn placed in noni"a'. y,
the name of Horace Colburn anu ~
there was no opposition the secte'1
cast the ballot and Mr.. ColbuFh "'
declared elected. II,
In Ward the meeting was ECU
harmonious. George Weeks pfes's.,
with G. Arthur F. Tiffin as cieFH' o." :
the choice Of the meeting was
Harwood. who succeeds himseh' >,
Following a mplimentary VIZ
Henry G. Barker as chairman WIZ
Wilson was duly elected presldeH'
the board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-06

Seven cars loaded with steel rails have
been unloaded opposite the passenger sta
ton by the Maine Central for the con-
structions of the new railroad line across
the river at this town. This is the first
material that has been seen in town in
connection with the new railroad and 1t is
expected that the work on the construc-
ton will begin very soon.
Miss Annie Quincy was pleasantly
surprised at her home on Pleasant
street Sunday evening when about SO
of her friends from this town and Wa
terville gathered at her home to help
her celebrate her 18th birthday. AL
though very much surprised by the
gathering, Miss Quincy addressed the
company in a very appropriate man
ner She was presented with many
beautiful and useful gifts. after which
games were played and q social hour
enjoyed. Refreshments were served by
the hostess.
The Junior prize speaking contest for
the Junior class Of Lawrence high
school will be held at The Assembly
hall of the school building Wednesday
Gh CilIlIS. HES III w dh OIL Qcd lIiC
winners and the public is cordially IN
vited to attend. Music will be furnished
by the High school orchestra.
The Priscilla Embroidery Club will
be the guests Of Mrs. Irving Staples
at her home in Waterville Wednesday
afternoon.
The regular meeting of the Epworth
League will be held at the vestry of
the Methodist church Tuesday evening
at 40. The subject for the evening
will I've Success of one Talented Peo-
pie" and the leader will be chosen as
usual.
Lawrence high Will play the Skow-
began high schol baseball team on the
home diamond Tuesday afternoon at
SEQ. The batteries for the local team
will be Rollins and Lawry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-06
FAIRFIELD
w. H. Totman Makes Presenta-
ton Speech at Exercises
of New Flag Pole
TWILIGHT LEAGUE GAME
THIS AFTERNOON

A very interesting affair took place
in the Soldiers park on Monday at
ternoon when the rev f1agpole that
was recently erected there and also A
new flag were presented to the town
of Fairfield and to The members of the
Grand Army. This was the gift of y.
Totman G. Sons and the presentation
address was given by w. H. Totman
in behalf of the firm
The annual Somerset county conven-
ton for the members of the W. c. T.
L. will be held in this town on Tues
day and Wednesday,. Delegates will
arrive in town on Tuesday and en-
tertainment will be furnished by the
members in town and meals will be
served IN the dining loom of the Bap
list church. Business meetings and re-
ceptions will be held during Tuesday
and on Tuesday evening a lecture will
be given by Mrs. Tlnllng, national lee
turer for the w. c. T. L., at the Bap-
fist church, to which all are invited
tC attend.
One drunk Appeared before Judge
Rrazzell on Monday morning, who at
ter paying the fine and costs of court,
which amounted to s11.30, was re
leased.
Gentlemen's night will be observed
at the regular meeting of the p. ".
Ladies to be held at the home of Mrs.
H. j. Toward, Waterville, on Tuesday
evening. All members are requested to
be present at this meeting.
The Garden party given by the Par
ent- Teacher Association to the chill
dIen of the North an South Grammar
schools will be held this afternoon al
the Soldiers park, from $50 to so.
The amusements are in charge of Mrs.
Price, principal of the North Grammar
school. and music will be furnished for
the occasion by the Colby Brass Band.
Refreshments will be rived to the
children and all parents are invited to
attend.
The first game in the Twilight League
will be played on the West street diamond
at $50 Tuesday afternoon, when the Fair
field team will line up against the Tigers
from Waterville. This is the first game
to be played in town and as number
of the town favorites will be seen on the
team much interest is being manifested.
The probable lineup for the Fairfield team
will be: Lawry catcher. Circuit pitcher,
Jones LIST base Nye I'd base. Reed Sd
base, Gregory shortstop. Totman Patter-
son and Blackstone in the outfield.
The house formerly owned by George
Fairfield and which was recently sold to
P. A. Smith is being moved from it's for
mer location on Main street to the vacant
lot on Western avenue just above High
street and owned by Mr.. Smith. The
house is now in the line Of traffic on Main
street and the Shawmut cars have to
transfer their passengers to continue On
their course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-06
MORRILL, COUPLE
OBSERVE THEIR
GOLDEN WEDDING

Morrill,. Me, June 5.-(SpeciaD Sur
rounded by their children, grandchil-
dren and little great gra ndson. Mr..
and Mrs George w Pearson received
their neighbors and friends at their
home here Friday, their Golden we'd
ding day. Fifty years of married life
without a break in the family, is a
most unusual thing and on rnis coca
sion the entire family was together
with one exception, the only grand
Gray of Camden, who is in Idaho and
unable to come so far to assist in the
festivities. All the others were pres
ent, however. Mrs. Lola Sherman, the
eldest daughter of Belfast, with her
daughter, Mrs. Bertha Gray. and the
latters little son, Charles Francis,
who has the distinction Of having the
youngest great-grandmother in Wal
do county; Mrs. Ralph Griffin of Wa
ban, Mass, came with her husband to
be present on this occasion and Mrs.
Gray of Camden with her daughters
Misses Winnie and Ina, and George NJ
Pearson and wife Of Somerville Mass
Thus the entire family with tie eX
ception of the grandson in Idaho We're
present and it was a very happy fam
ilY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-06
HON. E. {. TARB0X,
HARRISON N A n,
DIES SATURDAY

Harrison, Me, June 5.-(SpeciaD Hon.
Geo. Edward Tarbox, Harrison, passed
away Saturday morning as the result of
an operation which was very severe
whole town. Mr.. Tarbox had lived prac-
tically all his life in Harrison and had
been closely identified with everything
pertaining TO the best interest of the
town. He represented the town in the
Legislature and had for years served on
the board Of selectmen. also on the school
board was postmaster during the last
Republican administration and his name
is now on the ballots for register of deeds
in Cumberland county to come before the
primaries June 10. Mr.. Tarbox was IA
vorite with all who knew him. His ideas
of right and wrong were very strong and
his Judgment on business matters of all
kinds most excellent. Consequently his
advice was often sought by old and
young. Mr.. Tarbox was born in Denmark,
Ne, March Is, 1857, the son Of Dominicus
G. and Sallie Paine) Tarbox. A wife
and son, two brothers, VIM. H. and Wal
lace Reed Of Fryeburg, and one sister,
Mrs. Mary o. Rogers of Cambridge,
Mass, survive. Mr.. Tarbox was a Mason.
member of Oriental Commandery Of
Bridgton; of Aleppo Temple. Lewiston;
also an Odd Fellow. The town of Har-
rison, and also Bridgton, is overwhelmed
with sorrow at the sudden passing OF
man who meant so much to them. and his
death Is also a great loss to the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-06
MUNICIPAL COURT
Alec Lupien Fined $500 for Non.sua.
port of His Three Children

Alec Lupien was arraigned before the
municipal court Monday morning to an
sWer the charge of non-support of his
three children, which charge was PREFER
ed against him by Mrs. Ada f. Hunt. the
State agent for the prevention of cruelty
10 children. The respondent was repre-
scented by Herbert Locke and entered a
plea of not guilty, but was found guilty
by the court, and Judge Lancaster in dis
posing of the case imposed on Lupien a
fine of 500 to be paid in weekly pay
ments of 81 for the support of the chill
dren.
Other matters before the court Monday
morning were six cases of intoxication,
the respondent in each case being found
guilty and fined, and of the six respon-
dents three were committed to Jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-06
THE WATERVILLE
c. OF C. DISCUSSES
FLAG DAY PARADE

A meeting of the Waterville Chamber
of Commerce was held Monday evening
at which the question of taking part IN
the Flag day parade was taken up and
II was finally voted after much discussion
10 take part in it and a committee con-
sist;ne of George w. Yer II, H. L. En-
cry and A. l.. Holmes was appointed 70
cooperate with the committee which was
appointed on Memorial day.
The meeting was opened by President
Patterson and the question of the adop-
ton of the new constitution and bylaws
was first taken up and they were adopteu
as read. committee was appointed by
the chair to prepare them for pruning
and then the question of the Flag day pa
rade was taken up. Mayor Boothby as
chairman of the committee explained the
plan of the committee and asked for the
support of the chamber. There was some
discussion regarding the Fourth Of July
celebration which was talked OF ana IL
was decided that the Flag day celebra-
ton should have first place. A olscus-
sion which was participated in by Frank
n Robinson. President Patterson, Hon.
Frank Redngton, H. L. Emery, A. l..
Holmes, George w. Nerrill, Harry Brown
and others, followed, all being agreed that
the chamber should have a part IN tne
narade. but there was wide difference of
opinion as to what time is should be held.
There were all sorts of opinions rs to
What il should be, some of the mem
bers being in favor of making II Is
big a time as possible and others for
simply turning out as many as pos
sible and not making an effort to have
It a big time 1t was finally voted that
the Chamber appoint committee 70
work with the Flag Day committee
and cooperate in every way possible.
An informal vote taken by the mer-
chants present was that they would
close their stores IN time for the
parade, whatever time in the afternoon
the committee agreed upon.
The Fourth of july celebration got
short shift, all being agreed that It
year.
S. E. Whitcomb suggested that it
voul1 be good thirg for the men,
hers of the Chamber of Commerce to
take an automobile trip through some
of the outlying towns and visit the
people there and this was discussed
to some extent and all agreed that K
WOULD he good thing. 1t was brought
out that the merchants committee ha
this IN mind and hal already appoint
ed a committee at the suggestion Of
Mr. Whitcomb and that they were at
work on the plan.
The meeting then adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-06
McAdoo May
Be MCCombS'
Successor
Possible Choice as Com
mittee Chairman
Decision Rests with President
Wilson-Bryan's Part a Prob
lem, but Is Expected to Speak
on Democracy"

St. Louis, June 5.-The proposed
selection Of Secretary Of the Treasury
William G. McAdoo as chairman Of the
new Democratic National Committee
TO succeed William F. McCombs. may
meet with slight opposition on the part
Of certain members of the committee,
but it was stated authoritatively to-
night that if President Wilson desires
that Mr.. McAdoo direct his Presl-
Dental campaign the National COM
nittee will name the secretary as
chairman when the new committee
meets Immediately after the National
convention. The desire of President
Wilson to have Mr.. McAdoo lead his
fight for re- election has been known to
several committeeman for two months.
but as some members were opposed 10
going outside Of the committee for
chairman, it was thought advisable to
wait until convention time before
bringing Mr.. McAdoC's name forward.
J. Bruce kremer, secretary of the
committee, announced this afternoon
that business reasons would prevent
his being a candidate for reelection.
No names have been suggested for Mr..
Kremer's successor.
Several committeeman have made
inquiry as to what Tart. if any, Will
liam j. Bryan will play in the coming
convention. 1t was officially stated
that, inasmuch as Mr.. Bryan was not
elected as delegate nor as an alter
nate he could speak to the convention
only with the unanimous consent of
the 1904 delegates. Under convention
rules Mr. Bryan may obtain a proxy
only by the withdraw of a delegate
and ris alternate.
Thursday will he general speech
making DAY and the committeeman
mere now say that Mr. Bryan Will
probably be asked to speak on De
mocracy."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-06
champaene.Reny

Miss Marie Reny, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs Charles Reny of this city and
Archie Champagne. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Champagne Of Fairfield,
were united in marriage at the Notre
Dame church by Rev. Father Nor
mand, the single ring service being
used. After the ceremony the couple
were met at the church door by their
friends who showered them with con-
fetti. before they were able to get in
the automobile which was awaiting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-06

it had attained proportions Of a boom
and cannot be headed off.
There seems TO be sentiment to avoid
making the nominee the campaign issue
and TO select someone or whom Republi-
cans and Progressives can agree. so the
word will go out to the country that the
PARTY has been rehabilitated by the unit
ing of factions which split it four years
ago.
One of the outsta nding features of this
convention is the absence of commanding
leaders by the men of the "Old Guard. =
They are here and on the ground but
they seem to have no definite control of
affairs.
Hitcheock's Statement
Frank H. Hitchcock who is working
for the Hughes forces, issued formal
statement today after conference with
other leaders. declaring the nomination
Of Hughes inevitable.
The Hitchcock statement empha-
sized that it will require 493 votes to
nominate candidate and that the
combined instructed strength Of the
favorite son candidates falls 14s votes
short of enough to nominate.
The Roosevelt Slump
On every hand explanations are
sought of the failure OF expected SEN
timent for Colonel Roosevelt to cry
stalllZe A week ago those who opposed
the nomination Of Roosevelt were fear
full o. a stampede 10 him, but now it -
said that is impossible. Many cannot
understand what brought this change
about. Republican leaGers after cam
yass TODAY declared that Colonel
Roosevelts ultimate strength WoulG
not be more than 200 delegates at the
outside, and they believe the numbe:
would be nearer $50.
1t is asserted that the remaining Ioh
or 500 delegates would not vote for
him under any circumstances. 1t was
pointed out that when state delegates
were selected it was known that
Roosevelt would be a strong factor and
proba bly, a candidate. Men were chosen
who were believed TO be for harmony
which leaders say is not synonymous
with Colonel Roosevelt and are re-
sarded therefore as not of the STAN
peda Die type. The great mass of the
delegates are uninstructed and are
counted on to vote for any man who
can bring a majority of the Progress
sives back to the Republican fold.
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TWO BOYS ARE
ELIMINATED FROM
MELROSE CASE

Melrose, Mass. June 5. Harold
Shaw and Harold Mead. the boys de-
tanned in connection with the investi-
cation of the murder of seven year
old Loretta Wakelin last Thursday.
have been virtually eliminated from
the case, the police announced tonight.
Following this action the board of al
dermen voted reward of $500 for
ANY information that will lead to the
arrest and conviction of the guilty
person or persons"
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UN|VERSALISTS
IN CONVENTION
AT LEWISTON

Lewiston, Ne. June 5.-The s7th an
nual convention Of Maine Universalists
opened in the church tonight. The
chief speaker of the evening was Rev.
w. H. McGlauf1in D. D., of Chicago,
national superintendent of Universal
lists churches. He told of the gains
in membership which had exceeded
those OF any other denomination by
mere than six per cent. during the
past year and said the church was
in a very prosperous condition
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vassalboro 7, Msin Street 2.

Vassalooro won the first game in, the
Twilight League series on Alumni held
Monday evening, defeating Main
Street Clerks by score Of to 2. The
game was we'll played and interesting
the clerks showing their lack Of prac-
tice. The work of Sturtevant for the
clerks and the pitching of Staples for
the Vassalborc team we're the features.
The score:
North Vassalboro ....3 3 1-7-7-o
Main Street Clerks IL O-2-4-4
Batteries: Staples and Farnham;
Parlin and Fecteau.