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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28
THE WEATHER IN
FAVOR OF ACTION
ON WARS FRONT

Berlin, Jan 27-via London.-Re-
ports from France and FLANDERS say
that a favorable turn in the weather
has been followed by active fighting on
the entire western front. Along near
ly the while line the roar of artillery
is heard, but the heaviest fighting has
been in the vicinity of Newport. north
of Ypres and in the Argonne. German
patrolling parties brought back word
that German artillery had done effec-
tive work against trenches of the al
lies near Newport. The British artil-
lery, it is said, was hardly less active
than that of the Germans. On one sec
ton of the front the British fired 100
shrapnel shells. 700 high explosive
shells and about the same number OF
bombs within "a hours. The mine en-
plosions mentioned in Tuesdays off,
cial bulletin Of the German headquar-
Germans Immediately occupied the
craters caused the explosions.
In another section near Melville, the
Germans announced that they captur-
ed three successive lines Of French
trenches and held them successfully
against eight counter-attacks and it
is affirmed that these trenches are still
in German hands, although the fight
ing for the possession of them. has
assumed the character of hand-tn-hand
fighting. The Germans also claim good
progress south of Arras through the
work Of the sappers and miners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28
FAIRFIELD

Miss Annie Warren. domestic for c.
Guy Hume. High street, was taken
Thursday afternoon to the Sisters hos
pital at Waterville, where she will receive
treatment.
The Jolly Eight was entertained Thurs
day evening by Mr.. and Mrs. George Luce
at their home at West Benton. Whist
playing was the chief amusement of the
evening and the hostess served refresh
ments.
The lines for the new road which will
be a continuance of Osborne street, con-
Meeting with West street. have been laid
out. The petition was offered by num-
Der of the residents of that section, and
the article will be placed in the town
warrant. First Selectman Lafayette S.
Bray said Thursday that the articles for
this years warrant are not coming in as
early as usual. The new road proposed
will prove very handy, making connec-
ton Of two well-used roads and making
a short cut hitherto unlawful.
Miss Lou Brown is able to be out after
several days illness at her home on
Lawrence avenue. Miss Brown has re-
Gently returned from the Sisters hospital
at Waterville, where she underwent an
operation
Perley Edgerton of Sangerville has ar
rived in town to pass few days with
his cousin, Walter Woodman, High
street.
Albert Jewell of the firm Of Albert
Jewell & Son, Grating mill, Is confined to
his home on Western avenue by illness.
Mrs Gus Varney has returned from
a few days visit at Portland. where she
visited her son, Francis Varney. who is
employed in the Portland office of the
Maine Central Railroad. Francis Varney
has recently been promoted from Z the
claim Office to the office Of the general
manager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28
MAINE J0TT|NCS

Roland Dorman, youngest son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dorman Of Ma
pleton, while driving a team for the
Portage Lake Lumber Co. was thrown
from his seat by the collision Of his
team with a fallen tree at the foot of
hill. Mr.. Dorman's jaw was frac-
tured and his head and face terribly
crushed. He is in a serious condi-
ton.
The Oldest county official in the
point of service in Maine is Michael
NJ. Clark Of HOulton who this week is
celebrating his 36th anniversary as an
officer of Aroostook county-29 years
as clerk of courts and seven years as
deputy in the Office. 1t is said that
there are no court clerks in New
England who can equal his record.
For "a years Mr.. Clark has been town
clerk of Houlton. He has been secre-
tary of the board of trustees at Kicker
Classical Institute for IS years and
served six years as a member Of the
Republican State Committee, Is years
as chairman Of the county committee
and for 20 years was chairman Of the
Republican town committee. Mr..
Clark is a prominent Odd Fellow, a
past noble grand. belongs to the A. o.
L. W. and is member Of the Medux-
nekeag Club of Houlton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28
OAKLAND

The officers of the Degree of Honor
were installed Wednesday evening by
Grand Chief Of Honor Mrs. Ella
Crowell of Skowhegan, assisted by
Deputy Grand Chief Emma c. Wither-
ell, G. L. of H. Nellie O'Neil, G. c. Of
c. Mabel c. Harris Grand Usher Lucy
Royas. follows: c. of H., Miss La
vina Hutchins; P. c. of H..Nfiss Annie
Walker: L. of H.. Mrs. Amy Lord; c.
Of c., Mrs. Annie Vigue; recorder, Mrs
Mrs. Lillian Dauren: financial record
er, Mrs. Martha Gilman; treasurer,
Miss Mary O'Neil; usher. Mrs. Bes-
sic Emmons; inner watch. Miss An
ME Crowell; outer watch, Walter
Trask. After the installation supper
was served consisting of salads,
cheese. rolls, ices, cake and Mrs.
Gilman's famous coffee. The installa-
were present. After the supper a So
cial hour was enjoyed.
The remains of Rev. Albert c. Hus-
sey, whose death occurred Tuesday at
Wells. were brought to Oakland
Thursday and the funeral services will
be held at the Baptist church at II
o'clock Friday. Rev. c. E. Owen OF
Watervile officiating. The deceased,
who was about so years of age, was
native of Clinton and a graduate of
Colby college, where he was a mem
Der of the Zeta Psi fraternity. Mr..
Hussey was also a graduate of New
ton Theological seminary and for
many years occupied the pulpit of the
Baptist church at Northampton, Mass.
He was united in marriage to Miss
Angie Lord of Skowhegan and one
son. \. F. Hussey. Of Boston, is his
only near surviving relative The de-
ceased was we'll known among the
older residents of this vicinity and the
news Of his death will be received
with sadness by his many friends. The
remains will be taken to Norridge-
wock for interment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28
AUGUSTA
Three OF POINTS
FROM LEWISTON

In closely contested match at the
Colonial alleys Thursday evening, the
Augusta team defeated the team from
Lewiston in the State League by IS
pms winning three out Ct four points
The team from Lewiston say they will
protest the match, claiming that the
pins We're not regulation. The high man
for the Augusta team was McDonough
with score Of 101, 1O7 and So, total
294; with Wood a close second, his to-
tai being 293. For Lewiston the high
man was McGovern. with a total Of
236 and next came Cloutier with 2S6.
The attendance was about SO and the
end of the match was watched with
close interest by the spectators. as the
result was in doubt up to the last box
rolled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28
HARTLAND

Miss Abbie Draper of Lewiston accom-.
panied her mother. Mrs. Draper. from
Rumford to her home in this village Sat.
urday. Mrs. Draper is suffering from
congestion OF the lungs and at present is
being cared for in the home Of her SON
Walter Henderson.
DR.. Jennie Fuller left Monday for Port.
land to visit Miss Helen N. Bates.
r. ]. Goodrich was called to watervilIe
Monday on business.
Mrs. Fred Morse. who is ill with pneu.
monia, is reported to be some better a,
this time.
Ex-Governor Fernald of Poland wa. IN
town Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Selden Libby left Wednes.
day morning for Lewiston. Mrs. Libby
will enter the Maine General hospital for
a surgical operation.
DR.. L. H. Blanchard Of Pittsfleld was a
business caller in town Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Hunt Of Palmyra
have moved to this town.
There will be an all-day meeting Of
Hartland Grange Saturday. Jan. %. State
Master Thompson Of China will be pres.
ent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28
THE ODD FELLOWS
TEMPLE, ALBANY,
IS DESTROYED

Albany. N. Y, Jan. 27-Fire of I'M
Iascertained origin early today Destroy
ed the Odd Fellows Temple in Lodge
street and a part Of the building of
the Milburn Wagon Co.. extending
through State street to Howard street,
entailing a loss estimated at $4,000.
Two firemen and an employee Of the
Albany Garage Co. were slightly in
jured.
The temple is total loss. With it
burned the entire paraphernalia OF
every Odd Fellows organization in
the city. valued at $4,000. The tenn
pie was built some 32 years ago at a
cost Of $4,000.
In the Milburn Wagon Co. building
was located the Albany Tire Repair
Co.. in the basement of which con-
Germ the blaze started; the Gately-
Hare Co., wholesale dealers in talk
ing machines, whose loss is estimated
at from $4,000 to 100000, and other
lesser concerns.
About 80 automobiles. stored in the
basement of the Gately-Haire build
ing, were destroyed, with loss OF
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28

mails. Impress upon Sir Edward Grey
the necessity for prompt action in this
matter"
Ad Interim Reply
Great Britain's ad interim reply deliv-
cred to Ambassador Page Jan. Is and
signed by Sir Edward Grey, the foreign
minister. follows:
1.-THE communication which Your Ex-
cellency was good enough to make on
the 10th instant regarding the seizure of
mails from neutral vessels raised impor-
tant questions Of principe in regard to
matters which are determined by the pol
icy jointly decided and acted upon by the
Allied governments. His Majesty's gov
eminent are. therefore, compelled to COM
municate with British allies before they
can send reply to your memorandum
They are consulting with the French gov
eminent in the first instance. and l hope
to be in position before long to state
the result of the consultation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28
THE GUARDIAN
ON SPEECH OF
SIR EDWARD Grey

London, Jan. 27-The Manchester
Guardian commenting editorially on
the speech of Sir Edward Grey, for
eign minister, delivered yesterday in
the House of Commons on the block
ade policy Of Great Britain, says that
he demolished both the statistical at
tack against the governments policy
and the charges of interference with
the work of the navy. 1t argues, how
ever. that the orders in council
should be succeeded by the declara-
ton of an actual blockade, in order to
meet the legal objections raised by
neutral states The editorial concludes:
Blockade, the doctrine of continu-
Gus voyage and an enlarged list of con-
trabanG are all recognized means Of
carrying on naval warfare, and their
employment would not only knock the
bottom out of the legal arguments
which the United States is now pre-
sentiEg against our present policy,
but would give us even greater pow
er than we now have Of injuring the
enemy.
is it maintained that by meeting
the American view, which we could do
without in any way compromising our
war on Gernany's trade at sea, we
should get rid of one set of difficulties
only to fall into another" That would
be an Ineligible line Of argument and,
if il is influencing the governments,
there is no reason why it should not
state quite frankly what its grounds
for hesitation are. To do so would not
only strengthen our position but would
also, we think, greatly improve our re-
lations with neutral powers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28

Alfred Fairbrother has returned home
after visiting his sister In Newport. ~
Mrs. F. Q. Thompson has been confined
to her home for several days by illness.
Miss Merideth Blanchard Of Pittsfeld
passed the week end with her grandmoth-
er. Mrs. T. A. Linn.
Mrs. Lenora Hobbs who has been in
town several days, returned to her home
in Canton Saturday. \. 49,
Miss Annie Shorts of Bangor Is at the
home of Mrs. Whitehouse Tor time.
At meeting Of Hartland Academy As
ISOLATION Friday officers were elected as
follows: President, ]. F. Page; vice pres
ident, A. r. Burton: secretary and treas
urer. D. A. Packard; executive board,
Carl Randlett, A. r. Burton, D. A. Pack
ard. Two new trustees, Albert Ward and
L. B. Merrick. were chosen to succeed
A. w. Miller. deceased, and L. H. Blanch-
ard, removed from town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28
'SAN GIOVANNI
WAS EVACUATED
BY THE SERBIANS

Paris, Jan. 27-The Mathis Rome
correspondents says that the town of
San Giovanni di Medua was evacuat-
ed ten days ago in anticipation of at
tack by the Austrians and that all the
guns were sent to Brindisi. The Serb
ian soldiers have gone to Durazzo ac-
cording to the correspondent and it
will be difficult for the Austrians to
advance from Medua to Durazzo as
the journey involves seven hours
march over roads which are now knee
deep in mud.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28

New York, Jan. 2.-The body of a man
who died in hospital today shortly aft
er jumping from the third floor of an up
town hotel was identified as that of Ma
than Pullman, the retired Chicago insur-
ance agent who was being sought on the
charge of having murdered his wife, Mrs.
Rebecca Pullman. and daughter, Mrs.
Gertrude Bazel, in a Bronx apartment
yesterday.
Letters found in his pockets contained
the phrase:
THE wages of sin is death"
Pullman registered at the hotel early
last evening as Mr.. Jones and wife,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28
BURNHAM

The Willing Works met with Mrs.
G. f. Gilmore Wednesday afternoon
and there were about 20 in attendance.
The society will meet with Mrs. H. E.
Kinney Tuesday afternoon Of next
week.
Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Patten Of Palmyra
were visitors Tuesday afternoon and
evening at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. E. Gilmore.
H. E. Kinney Is In Boston on a bus
mess trip this week and will return
Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carol McAnister gave
a reception to their friends at the hall
Saturday evening and there were
many present. They received many
useful gifts. Mr.. and Mrs. McAllister
have moved into the rent in the upper
part of L. E. Gerald's residence and
begun housekeeping.
Friends here of Karl McKechnie of
Fairfield. who has been ill several
weeks, are glad to know that he is
gaining. %.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Sherman and
daughter Celia Of Fairfield are visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A.
Call and with other relatives here.
At the regular. meeting Of Burnham
Grange Tuesday evening Mrs. Yina
Cole was elected chaplain, Harold
Dyer. assistant steward and Mrs. Rose
Jones. lady assistant steward. The
lecturer plans to attend the lecturers
conference in Augusta next week.
Many from here have been to Pitts
field this week to attend 1.-The Birth
of a Nation"
Mrs. A. S. Watson is in Wellington
this week visiting her parents.
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ARABS JOIN THE
TURKISH FORCES.
SAYS ZEITUNG

Berlin. Jan. 27-(By wireless to Say
villet-The Cologne Volks Zeitune
publishes a dispatch from Cairo stat
ing that the British in southern Ara
bia are in dangerous position as a
result of fierce attacks by Arabs and
Turks. 1t is stated the British cas-
ualties up to Dec. 30, amounted to
$4,000 killed and 10000 wounded.
The number of British troops nov
at Alden is given as 10000.
Quoting from the volks Zeitung, the
Overseas News Agency says:
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PROTESTING CONsCRIPTION
Continued from Page One)

sion had often been used by the trade
unionists, and thought that when the
country was passing through such an un-
precedented crisis it was justitiable to
apply it for the defence of the country.
These addresses did not shake the re-
solve of the delegates to declare against
the militarism principle. but evidently
checked the desire expressed in various
quarters for repeal agitation.
The conference adjourned until tomor-
row. when there will be a debate on the
position Of the labor members Of the
government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28

"A wounded British major declared
that at the beginning of the war the
British were in possession Of 100000
square kilmetres in southern and
southwestern Arabia, all Of which has
been lost. All the Arab chiefs Joined
the Turks and are now using success
fully against the British the arms sup
piled by them"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28
NATHAN PULLMAN SOUGHT BY
POLICE FOR MURDER OF Wife
AND DAUGHTER, IS SUICIDE

telling the clerk that Mrs Jones' would
join him about s o'clock. NO one wen,
to the mans room. however, and he was
not seen again about the hotel until his
body was found on the sidewalk.
One of the letters found on Pullman
was addressed to 1.-The newspapers and
everybody" 1t babe goodbye to every.
body" and continued: '''I guess l will
make good. l am going away on q long
journey"
In another letter addressed to medi-
cal institution Pullman donated his body
"for the study and progress of science. Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28
sMITHFIELD
Walter Perkins

The many friends in town of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Perkins learn with
regret of the passing away of Mr..
Perkins at $50 Wednesday morning.
He had been a great sufferer with
asthma for many years. He suffered
shock a few days ago from which he
never rallied. Mrs. Perkins is also very
low. having been very feeble for
long time. The family have the SYM
pathy Of the entire community. Be-
sides his wife, he leaves three daugh-
tiers. Mrs. Vesta Bushey, Mrs. Lizzie
Wentworth of Rome, and Mrs. Flossie
Lyon of Augusta. Funeral arrange
ments later.
Carroll Holmes is in Skowhegan
serving on the grand jury.
Earle Holmes made business trip
to Skowhegan Tuesday.
Bad colds and grip are prevailing.
Some families are everyone sick.
Raymond Bickford is in Skowhegan
serving on the traverse jury.
The recent warm weather has TAX
en- the snow nearly off and unless the
weather changes soon wheels will take
the place of runners.
wallace Morrow was in town Tues
day. He will soon leave with his fam
lily for Colorado
The Ladies Sewing Circle met with
Leslie Bickford Wednesday afternoon.
One quilt was made, beside other sew
ing. An excellent supper was served
to 55 after which the evening was
pleasantly passed socially and with
games.
Mrs. Fred Clark is sick with the pre-
Vailing distemper and tonsilitis is
feared
Schools will not close this week as
was reported, but will continue two
weeks longer. some extra money be-
ing received from the State.
Mrs. Ora Owens is caring for her
mother for a few days.
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WATERVILLE
The WATERvILLE
FIR F M { N HOLD
Their BANQUET

Tho fifth annual Waterville fremen' 5
banquet Was held at the Elmwood Hotel
thursday evening with 125 of the repre-
sentative business men of the city in at
tendance The affair was arranged by a
general committee consisting of Capt.
Sherman l.. Berry of Hose /, Capt. James
COMBS Of Hose >, and Capt. Peter King
Of the Hook x Ladder Co. 80. !.
After the good things on the menu had
teen disposed of by the assembled guests
aid Aremen the assemhlage was called
q order by Chief Berry. who spoke
S'iesy welcoming the guests and then
took up the matter of motor-driven IRE
apparatus Mr.. Berry spoke briefly OF
The work done by the motor chemical
wagon and It's low cost of maintenance.
Nr Berry then read fine letter from
Senator Johnson. and from number of
ether ex-nlayors who had been invited
Mayer Martin F. Bartlett was introduced
and gave fire address on the city ana
the work Of the department. Mr.. Bart
lfiis remarks were we'll received, espe-
oaly that part in which he declared the
"atervIlle department to be one OF the
ttst in New England.
Dr. Frederick G. Thayer told or the
I'D lays Of the department and gave
Very pleasing address which was much
taiQyel
Tie next speaker was George A.
3ahrel If cleveland Ohio, of the Ma
aonal Fire Prevention Association. Mr..
udoilel gave Il Vely interesting ac-
cunt Of the work that is being done
y The association in all parts of the
country. His remarks were we'll recelV-
and We're fun of interest to all the
members present.
'hTeDa" y. Sylvester of Boston,
lass tho man who sold the motor
Fuck 10 the city, was the next speak
:. and he gave an interesting account
Inc work done by motor fire appa-
,"!US In other cities. Mr.. Sylvester
'F'usht with him facts and figures re-
s"uihg motor apparatus as it IS used
u o'her cities. Mr.. Sylvester proved
=" interesting speaker and his remarks
WIRE fun Of interest.
Wallace Blunt of Skowhegan a for
.''r state insurance commissioner,
~. NE next speaker and he paid a
s'-h tribute to the Waterville depart
"' anu ~ lie work that the MEM
wy nave done III keepingt down the
loss il Waterville.
- 'F' Stunt then took up and explain
SOME length schedule rating as
:, ~ hoW praoticed in many cities and
=, |ofilnT 10 every city.
- D. carter. the state insurance COM
~ 'oAeT. was the next speaker and
S'i4FeTed a fine address on the con-
ms IN the State of Maine Mr.. Car
/. 'oid Of the work that is being done
~ Nie department and how he hopes
n, oims up the work of the depart
NJ 10 prevent fires in the State.
g., nanqueters then adjourned aft
most successful meeting.
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ALL four POINTS
FROM GARDINER
BY WATERv|LLE

Gardiner, Me-. Jan. Specially
Waterville strengthened her grip on the
pcnnant of the State Bowling League
by taking all four points from the Gel
1arites. Gardiner. Although not a man
on the visiting team rolled 800. three
We're well up and the grand total was
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The production of white arsenic in
the United States in 1914 indicates an
output amounting to 4670 short tons,
valued at $313,147. This exceeds the
largest previous output, that of 1919
(2,513 tons, valued at $159,236). by 40
per cent.
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Arthur Perry leaves for Rumford
Falls Friday where he has a position
in the grocery store of Gauthier Bros.
The funeral of Walter Perkins. who
died ednesday at his home in Rome.
at the age Of Co. will be heldW at 10
o'clock Saturday morning.
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LOCAL NOTICE

All those having bills against the town
of Fairfield are requested to present same
before February 5. in order that the ac-
counts may be closed for the ending of
the year.
(Signed) BOARD OF SELECTMEN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28

The production of hemp in China,
the original home of the hemp plant,
is greater than that of any other ma
ton except Russia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28

Score, 10 to 9. Goals from floor
Leighton 3. Blackstone 4. Carr 1. Smith
., Albert LeFleur 2. Goals from fouls
leighton ,, Blackstone >, Blakney !,
Alex LaFleur >. Smith 5. Referee, Mer-
rill; umpire, Sturtevant; scorer Brophy
timer. Nye Time two Commute peri
DDS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-28

Sturtevant. Scorer. Brophy. Timer,
Nye. Time, three ION. periods.
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THE WATERVILLE
GIRLS WIN FROM
LAWRENCE GIRLS

Fairfield. Me-, Jan. 27.-(SpeciaD. Fair
field Opera house was crowded to wit
ness the games between the Waterville
High school teams representing the boys
five and the girls six this evening. The
girls game was won by the Waterville
High by score of to 3. Both teams
we're playing at disadvantage from the
fact that they were coached under diff
ferent sets of rules. Miss Cobb was the
bright star for Waterville. while the clev-
er work of Miss Thorpe at forward for
Lawrence comes in for special mention
The lineup: