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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-06-30
HIS REWARD FOR ENLisTINo

American Serving With British Fined
as Unregistered Allen.
Plymouth-George White, an Am
srican citizen and native OF New York.
after serving with the Royal Marines
At Gallipoli, was charged with failing
TO register as an alien.
He had been invslided with a small
pension and explained he did not reg
lister because he had been in the
British service and thought 1t was
unnecessary to do so. The nominal
fine of five shillings was imposed.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-06-30
BLINDED HER HUSBAND
Distsures Him With Lye So He
Would Be Less Attractive.

Sherman, Tex.-Because she regard.
ed her husband as too attractive Mrs.
l.. +. Gathright told authorities here
she poured a quart of concentrated
lye on his face and body while he
slept burning out both OF his eyes
and badly burning and dishguring his
body. Il did not want TO kill him. but
! did want to put his eyes out and
spoil his handsome face so he would
not be attractive TO other women"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-06-30
SOLD MILITIA GUNS TO MExIcANs
Colonel and Captain Of Texas National
O.. a L..

colonel ana captain or Texas National
Guard Convicted in v. S. Court.
Austin, Tex.-ln the Federal Dis
trict Court, Judge Russell presiding.
Col. Emmett II. Walker of the Texas
National Guard, residence. Austin. and
Captain George J. Head, residence.
Brownsville. were convicted by the
jury with improperly disposing OF
property belonging to the War Depart
ment of the United States to residents
in Mexico in rebellion against the con.
stituted authorities OF that country.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-06-30
ITALIANS BEAT FOE BACK
Lines in Trentino unshsken, Despite
Heavy Attacks by Austrians.

Rome.-Heavy attacks are being de.
livered by the Austrians between
Magma Boschi and Boscon in the
Trentino. The War Office announced
that all the assaults had been repelled
and that the Italian line remained
unshsken. Progress was made north.
east of Asiago and north OF the Fran.
zela Valley.
The battle continues fercely on the
Sette Comuni plateau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
State Council knights Of
Columbus Holds Annual
Convention In This Civ

Waterville, Me, May 9-(SpeciaD. -
The 21st annual convention Of the Maine
Knights Of Columbus was held in Pom
erleau's hall Tuesday with an attend
ance of about 100 members Of the Or
der. OF this number AZ were delegates,
only four less than the full quota Fol-
lowing mass at Sacred Heart church the
gathering was called to order by State
Deputy Judge John ]. Keegan Of Bath.
The visitors were welcomed on behalf
of the Waterville Council by Grand
knight James A. Coyne of Waterville,
and on behalf Of the city by Mayor
Frederic E. Boothby. State Deputy Kee-
gan responded briefly, as did Ri. Rev.
Louis S. Walsh. Bishop Of Portland. Fol-
lowing his response to the address Of
welcome, Bishop Walsh made an ad-
dress to the Knights in which he COM
mended the principles Of the Order and
pointed out lines Of usefulness to the
members.
Routine business occupied the morn
ing session, the reports Of the officers
being received. The report Of the Sec
rotary. Joseph E. p. Dunn Of Augusta
showed that there are 20 councils with
membership Of 1887 in Maine, all of
which are in good standing. The re-
port Of the treasurer. William E. Dom
ovan Of Lewiston. was a favorable one
showing the finances of the order in the
State are in a good condition.
After adjournment for lunch the BUSH
ness OF electing officers was taken up
at o'clock. Two contests had devel-
oped. James j. Mellon Of Biddeford and
Myles F. OSullivan Of Portland were
candidates to succeed Judge Keegan as
State Deputy. the latter not being a
candidate for reelection and John E.
Kelley Of Bangor was a candidate for
State Treasurer against Treasurer Will
lam B. Donovan Of Lewiston. who was
up for reelection. The ballot resulted
in the election Of James ]. Mellon as
State Deputy and after Mr.. Donovan
had withdrawn. Mr.. Kelley was elected
treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
CAB DRIVERS AND
CITY MARSHAL ARE
IN DISAGREEMENT

City Marshal Robinson and the pub
lie carriage men Of the city are in a
great mixup over the question Of IL
censes. The trouble dates back to last
year when the municipal officers pass
ed new tariff schedule for the car
riage men. They have always refused
to pay any attention to it and no effort
was made last year to enforce It, This
year 1t has been the same the officers
preferring to wait until time for the
new licenses to be issued which was
on May l. None Of the carriage men
had appeared for licenses up to Tues
day morning and they were then noti-
fled by Officer Sturtevant to go to the
city clerks Office and get their licenses
for the year. The application for a
license which is in accordance with the
law requires that they sign an agree
ment to abide by the rates fixed by the
municipal officers. With the exception
of Frank Pelkey. who was in court Mon
day for running without lights they re-
fused to sign the agreement and are
continuing without a license. 1t is the
marshars move next and 1t is probable
that an arrest will follow that the
whole thing may be settled by the
courts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
PEANUT STAND
REMOVED FROM
CITY SQUARE

The peanut stand which has been an
eyesore on the City Hall square for
many years. has been removed on or
ders of Mayor Boothby. The mayor
found that the stand had been ordered
removed by the city council several
years ago and that it had no legal
standing there. At the time it was run
by Peter Wedge there was a great deal
of agitation to have it removed and at
that time 1t was decided to let it re-
main as the owner was an old soldier
and in poor health. but it was said
then that as soon as he left the stand
was to be removed. He left 1t several
years ago and the order was passed for
its removal but like so many Of the or
ders and ordinances that have been
passed by the city in the past few
years it was promptly put into the linn
Dos Of official I'VE don't care to have it
obeyed" and nothing was done until
the mayor in his efforts to have a
beautiful park, instructed the police
department to enforce the order The
cart has been given a position beside
the lunch cart where the present owner
will be allowed to carry on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
Form Committees to
Assure Maine Men
in Training Cruise
Mayor Boothby Asked to Take Guardianship OF
Waterville Commute -Objects of Cruise
and Qualifcati ons Necessary

+, experience gained would be beneficial to
the Government in time of need.
Object Of Cruise
The object of the cruise is to properly
equip men for reserves in time of war.
During the time the recruits are on
board the ship will be at sea and Will
give them a chance to be drilled in all
the important points of handling the
Ship One of the ships will probably be
at Portland and it is there that the State
of Maine men will go.
The expense of the cruise will be about
$50 in addition to the railroad fare from
home to Portland and back and it may
be slightly less.
Recruits will be enrolled at any naval
recruiting Office or sub-station. The office
for Maine is at Portland with sub-sta-
lions at Lewiston and Bangor, but it is
probable that if sufficient number from
this city signify their intention Of join
ing the cruise officers will be sent here
so that the enlistment may be made in
this city.
The discipline Of the cruise will ne the
same as in the United States navy and
regular officers will be in charge. All re-
cruits will be obliged to take an oath to
observe this requirement and in case of
continued violation the commanders are
authorized to set the offender ashore at
any United States port.
At the close of the cruise those who
have completed it will be given certifi-
cate stating what they have done during
the time and setting forth their qualifi-
cations in case Of war.
1t is hoped by the general Maine CON-
the State of Maine who will want to take
the cruise and who can qualify so that
there will be no danger but what the
State will get the battleship. All enroll
ments must be in by June l and there Is
very little time left in which to decide.
The members Of the various committees
will be pleased to assist applicants 20 an
swer questions regarding it and in every
way to help all possible. 1t will be a
splendid chance for young man to see
. the workings of the United States navy
and will provide a vacation at reasonable
cost and one in which at the same time
the man is getting the change so essen
tial for a vacation he will be helping
to prepare the country to resist invasion
in time Of war. Mayor Boothby and the
members of the committee feel that Wa
this time and that there should be a
large number from this city who will take
advantage Of this opportunity to spend a
healthful vacation on one Of the big ships
Of the United States navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

affairs which will be used for the benefit
of the club.
| At meeting of the Lawrence High
School Athletic Association held Tuesday
evening 1t was voted that the association
purchase letters to be given those who
We're entitled to them by playing the
| necessary number of basketball games
during the past winter in representing
| the school on the regular team. Those
entitled to their letter are: Captain Pat
terson, Blakney, Leighton, Blackstone.
Danforth, Pooler, Lawry. Rollins, Wal
dron and J. Patterson. A report Of the
| treasurer was heard and accepted and it
was found that sufficient funds were on
hand to carry the baseball team through
| the season with a surplus. Phillip Mer-
chant was elected assistant manager Of
the baseball team at this meeting to as
sist the manager during the present sea-
son.
Plans are nearly completed for the stag
ing of the Mock Graduation at the Law
renee high school Assembly hall Thurs.
day evening under the auspices of the
Parent-Teac cher Association.
The Lawrence High school baseball
team has two Of their most important
week and the members Of the team are
hard at work in getting into condition
Maine Central Institute will be seen
on the home diamond on Wednesday
afternoon opposing the local High
school team and good, fast baseball
game is promised. The Lawrence High
nine have yet to see any school team
to take their measure and they are
improving in every game. Good Will
High will send their baseball aggrega-
ton TO Fairfield on Saturday to- fight
for honors in the deciding game in the
kennebec Valley League. The game
was to have been played in Good Will
but owing to the Kennebec Valley
Track Meet being held in Waterville
on next Saturday morning. it was de-
cided by the arrangements Of the
two teams to play the first game in
Fairfield. Good Will has defeated
Skowhegan High twice while Lawrence
High has defeated Waterville High. and
as these four teams make up the Ken
nebec Valley League. it is between Law
renee High and Good Will High as tn
the winner Of the cup. This is sure tx
be one of the best games on the home
diamond, and fast game is expected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

TO HAVE CLUB

The rooms Of the Republican club
will be opened Thursday evening with
a gathering of all the Republicans Of
the city. The new rooms are those for
merly occupied by the Canabas club
and they have been fitted up for the
use Of the Republican club. There will
be a general meeting Of all the Repub-
licans of the city who care to attend
at which the plan of the club will be
explained and this will be followed by
the formation Of the club. which 1t is
the plan Of the city committee to make
a permanent thing. The rooms are fine
ly situated for this and are large
enough so that some gatherings with
speakers can be held there. 1t is the
hope of the committee that every Re-
publican in the city will visit the rooms
during the evening, although there will
not be room for them all at one time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
PETITION ASKS
FOR BETTER WORK

The street department has been hav.
inga great deal of trouble with prop
erly laying the dust en- Silver street
and lower Main street The fire depart
ment horses have been out Of commits.
sion and it has been problem to get
teams to take their places. The result
has been that there has been consid-
cradle dust flying about the street there
and that it has been very disagreeable
for the merchants and others, who
have passed a good deal Of their time
in kicking, a petition having been pre-
scented to the mayor asking that better
work be done Of the streets. While the
mayor feels that conditions there have
been bad, they have been so through nc
fault of any Of the officials of the city
and the street commissioner and the
members Of the committee have done
all possible to remedy them. The fire
department teams are again in condi-
ton to do sprinkling and 1t is hoped
that the trouble will be eliminated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
READFIELD

DEPOT-Mrs. Oren Stanely. Win
throp, former resident, called on
friends a few days since.
Mrs. Vinton Dunn, Nashua, N. H.,
with her small son. Frank LaForest
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
L. B. Wright.
Ladies Aid Thursday met with Mrs,
Charles Collins. Twelve present.
Rodger Robinson, who for several
weeks mas been at home sick with
pneumonia. has recovered his health
and gone to Monmouth.
Mrs. Lambert. for some time i'll. is
now seen out of doors. Helen Dunn
Is at work there.
George Coleman. Lafayette Lodge,
mas been in Portland as a delegate to
Grand Lodge,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

The new board Of officers is as fol-
lowers: State Deputy, James J. Mellon
of Biddeford; State secretary, Joseph
Z. P. Dunn of Augusta; state treasurer,
John E. Kelley Of Bangor; state advo-
cate. George keegan Of Van Buren, The
state deputy and past state deputy were
chosen delegates to the national con-
vention in Davenport, Ia. Aug. /, and
Lawrence Colgan Of Augusta and John
Daley Of Bangor alternates. The Off
GERS were installed at the afternoon ses-
sion and the closing matters Of bust
ness were disposed of.
A banquet was held at the Elmwood
Tuesday evening, President Mellon pre-
siding over the post prandial exercises,
and the principal address was made by
Hon. Benedict F. Maher Of Augusta.
The next annual session will be held
the second Tuesday In May, 1917, in
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

of finance; William Morrissette, Ma
polean st. Peter, Neil Gregory, An
tome Begin and Frank Lemelin, Sr.
were elected a directors. Vede Roy was
the choice Of the meeting to serve as
janitor. The officers will be installed
to their offices some time in the near
future.
Mrs. Rose Holt was in Augusta
Tuesday visiting friends and other
business.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lemelin have
returned from Augusta, where they
have been visiting with friends and
relatives for the last few days.
The annual installation of officers of
the Christopher Columbus Society was
held at the st. John the Baptist hall
on lower Main street Tuesday eve
ming. The officers were elected at the
annual meeting held. last Thursday
land they were installed as follows: AL
bert Ferland president; Eddie Proul,
1st vice president; Herman Rousseau,
End vice president; Neil Gregory, cor
responding secretary: Hubert Lemelin,
secretary of finance: Louis Gilbert,
treasurer; NJ. A. Matthew, Peter Math-
leu, Frank Lemeline, ST., Frank Gre
vols, ST., and Anselm as directors of
the society. Joseph Vigue was installed
as janitor for the ensuing year. After
the installation a smoker was enjoyed
and a very pleasant evening was
Passed.
Frank Grevois has gone to Port
land, where he will lass a few days on
business.
Peter Carter has gone to Bald
Mountain, where he will be employed
in the future as cook in lumber
camp there.
The regular meeting Of the Ep-
worth League was held at the vestry
Of the Methodist church on Tuesday
evening. Miss Mona Ames was the
leader of the meeting and her subject
Regarding Schoolroom and Play
ground Sneaks," proved very inter-
esting subject for discussion. The next
meeting will be held as usual
Lawrence high will play the Maine Cen
trail institute baseball team on the home
diamond Wednesday afternoon at $50
The members Of the O. T. Q. Club were
delightfully."- entertained at the home of
Tuesday evening. The time was pleas
antly passed in playing cards, after which
prizes were awarded and delicious re-
freshments were served
The regular meeting of the Sons Of
Veterans was held at the Grand Army
hall Tuesday evening. At this meeting
plans were discussed in regard to tho
Memorial day activities and other matters
OF importance to the organization were
transacted.
The ladies Of the Methodist Guild Will
serve supper at the vestry of the Meth
odist church from $50 to Z P. NJ wednes-
day. Aprons and fancy work will also
be on sale.
There was large number present at
the progressive whist party held at Files
han Tuesday evening under the auspices
OF the Merrymeeting Club. Prizes were
awarded and refreshments were served.
A large amount was realized from the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
TROY

CENTER-George Garcelon purchas'
ed a horse recently.
Mrs. Estelle Wren Of Thorndike Wis
tied the home Of her parents last week
Mrs. Emma Hillman Of Pittsfield is
at her home Of her brother, Mayo Bick-
more, who is quite Ill.
Mrs. N. e. Danforth and daughter
passed Thursday and Friday in Pitts
field, the guests Of Mrs. Eva Spencer
Mr.. and Mrs. Atwood Goodwin, VINO
have been visiting Mrs. Goodwin's pa
rents. returned this week to their home
in Lincoln.
A goodly number from Troy attend
ed the services at the Edmonds school'
house in Burnham Sunday The pastor
expects to be away next Sabbath pul
will hold services at the church Sun
day afternoon, May II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
TROLLEY LEAGUE
PROSPECTS ARE
LOOKING GOOD

Leon Q. Tebbetts and DR.. T. A. Gill
man returned Tuesday from Augusta,
where they attended the Trolley League
meeting. They came back full Of en-
thusiasm for Waterville to come into
the league and have a team that will
give the fans Of Waterville some real
baseball this summer. The prospects
for team in Waterville have been i'm
proved since the meeting which was
held the last Of last week and there
now seems to be good chance that
the necessary backing will be obtained
without great deal Of trouble. An
other meeting will be held some time
this week and it is hoped that at that
time an organization will be formed
and the work of getting the league
team in this city underway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

| Maine has been selected by the navy
department as one of the six states to
have a battleshp in the big naval train
| ing cruise from August Is to September
| u, provided a sufficient number of men
may be enrolled here to guarantee the
sending of the ship. In order that Maine
may be able to have sufficient men a
committee has been formed with Mayor
w. G. Chapman of Portland as the head
to interest the men of the State in this
proposition. Subcommittee will be
formed in all the cities and important
centers and the chairmen of these COM
mittees will be members Of the State
committee. Active committees have been
formed In Portland, Bangor and Rock
land and Mayor Boothby of this city has
been asked to be chairman Of commit
tee for Waterville and to name his COM
mittee and he has done SO, selecting DR..
J. F. Hill DR.. John G. Towne, Caleb A.
Lewis, Frederick G. Fassett, Carl r.
Jones and Herbert Cunningham as the
remaining members of the committee.
This cruise is authorized by the navy
department and the ships taking part in
1t will be In the annual naval war game
which is held off the coast each summer.
Qualifications for Enrolment
The necessary qualifications for enroll
ment are as follows:
Must be citizen Of the United States
in good standing and vouched for by at
least two reputable citizens whose stand
ings are known to the recruiting officer.
Age between 10 and As inclusive. Mi
nors must have the consent Of parent or
guardian.
Must pass prescribed physical exami-
nation.
Previous service in the army. navy or
marine corps must have been honorable.
Applicants must qualify in one of the
following classes:
(a) Undergraduate of a college, univer-
sty or technical school,
co. Graduate of a college, university or
technical school,
(c) Demonstrate to the recruiting off,
Ger SUFFICIENT knowledge of maritime mat
warrant enrolment.
d. Pilot or pilot apprentice.
(e) Service on any merchant vessel
Gncluding fishing vesseD for six months
or more.
f) Six months experience or its equiv
alent in any of the following trades: Ma
chinist, boilermaker, plumber, shipfitter,
coppersmith, carpenter, electrician, engi-
neer, fireman. telegrapher, radio operator.
(g) A high school education and fol-
lowing trade or occupation where the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
EAST READFIELD
John B. Austin

News have been received here Of n,
death of John B. Austin, May 2, al
an hospital in Boston, following a sur.
slcal operation. He was born in Bel.
grade in the year 1862, the son Of the
late David F. and Mary E. Austin. His
parents moved to this place when he
was a small boy, where he lived until
after his marriage to Miss Bertha
HoWes of Augusta, in 1890. A few
years later he went to Methuen, Mass.
where he bought large farm. OF a
lively, jolly disposition, he won friends
wherever he went. Besides the widow
an adopted son. John ", brother, DR.
Arthur e. of Boston, and a sister Mrs
w. A. Nickerson, survive. The re-
mains were brought to Belgrade Sat
urday and placed in the family lot.
George II. Higgins was at home over
Sunday from his work at East Sum
ner.
The two road commissioners. W. H.
Hunt of the eastern part, and S. A
Gay of the western part Of the town,
are busy with their crews smoothing
up the roads. M. j. Hartman, patrol
man, is also at work on the section laid
out for him.
Miss Gertrude Wyman passed the
weekend with her grandmother IN
Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

Friends in the city Of Fay w. Foss.
formerly Of Fairfield, will be pleased
to hear that he has been promoted
from the management Of the Hartford,
Conn, store Of Wadsworth, Rowland
and CO. to the management Of their
Washington street store in Boston.
Mr.. F'oss was formerly clerk in hard
ware store in Fairfield and has a
great many friends both in Fairfield
and Waterville who will wish him all
success in his new ard more RESPONSE
BILE position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10
FAIRFIELD
iSt. John the Baptist and Chris
tOpher Columbus Societies
Elect Officers
L. H. S. BASKETBALL TEAM
TO RECEIVE LETTERS

The semi-annual meeting of the st.
John the Baptist Society was held at
their hall on lower Main street on
Monday evening. One of the largest
number in attendance were present and
the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Frank Grevois,
Jr.. president; Napoleon Parent, 1st
vice president: Amos Matthew, End
vice president: Octave Roy. corre-
spending secretary; Frank Lemelin.
Jr., secretary of finance: Albert Fer
land. assistant secretary of finance;
Herman Rousseau. assistant secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-10

Manager Kelliher Of the City Opera
house has secured new serial called
Peg Of the Ring" The new one is
reported to be an exceptionally fine one
and will run for Is weeks. This. with
The Iron Claw" which is running on
Wednesday and Thursday, Will make
two which are in progress at the house.