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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
SOUTH GARDINER

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Smalley, Miss
Macarthur and Miss Giles attended
the Teachers convention at Portland.
Mrs. Charles Lennox and daughter
Katherine passed Thursday and Friday
with relatives in Portland.
Mrs. Jerry Preble has returned from
few days visit with relatives in Wa
terville.
Mrs. Van r. Beedle left Saturday for
Boston. where she will pass week
with her son Harry before starting
for Cincinnati where she will pass the
winter with her son Arthur. Mrs. john
ston, who has been visiting Mrs. Bee
die for the past few weeks, accompa-
MED Mrs. Beside as far as Boston.
Mrs. May Tihbstts OF Sanford Is Wis
iting in town.
Mrs. c. s. Harris passed Thursday in
Portland
The social club gave Mrs. Wellington
Blair birthday party at the home of
Mrs. Frank Simpson, Oct. AZ, The aft
ernon was quickly passed socially. aft
er which refreshments Of ice cream and
cake was served. AS a remembrance
from those in attendance Mrs. Blair
was presented with a cut glass may
onaise dish.
Mrs. Jerry Preble passed Saturday
in Portland.
The schools in town resumed their
sessions Monday morning having been
closed since last Wednesday on ac-
count Of the convention at Portland Of
the Maine Teachers Association.
There will be an entertainment on
Thursday evening, Nov. .. in Red
Mems hall under the auspices of the
Kings Daughters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
OF
EMPLOYMENT
FOR WOMEN

Seattle. Wash. Oct. 30.-Anthony Ca
minetti. commissioning general OF immi-
grafton, announced today extension OF
the federal governments work for the
unemployed of the nation to women
and girls and teachers and others fol-
lowing professional occupations. Hon.
orably discharged army and navy men
in fact all men and women in search
of work are included.
The movement, the commissioner
said, had been accorded the approval
Of 21 of the leading womens organiza-
ton of the country before whom ten
tative plans had been placed. He said
that the government in the work will
have the active cooperation Of more
than 100000 members of these clubs
A woman's and girls division of the
federal employment Office will be es-
tablished in Seattle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
WINTHROP CENTER

Mrs. Sadie Jones Of Portland Is thd
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Mary q. Wins
low.
David Murch is passing a few dan
with his son at Granite Hill.
The Mission Study class will mes
with the president. Mrs. Nellie
Millspaugh, at her home Wednesdiy
afternoon, Nov. l. Roll call will be a.
swered by names of peace heroes.
The regular sessions of the Quartsfs
ly Meeting will be held at the Friend
church Saturday and Sunday, Nov.
and s. There was q large audience n
the regular Sunday evening service
Hon. c. NJ. Bailey led the meeting. havs
ing just passed his ssth birthday. N
has been his custom for many years \
gave each one present pink, from h.
great display which he had receive
Rev. Arthur T. Craig preached b
last sermon Sunday morning. On a
count Of Ill, health he has been ,obligs;
to resign. His many friends hhope I'd
his full recovery In the near. futurs
when all will welcome him back to tb'
church again.
Mrs. Alice Higgins and little daughI
ter, Louise Isabel of Gardiner, hav!
been passing few days at their cor
tage on Robbins Point. They had fs
their guest one day last week Mis-
Annabelle Fuller Of Gardiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. J. Higgins OF Aus
gusta passed the weekend at theig
cottage on Robbins Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Partridge n
Augusta expect to close their cottags
this week and move in town. Mr.. Parta
ridge is going on hunting trip in th{
woods soon.
Mrs. William Martin and daughts
Virginia were visitors Saturday. In Auy
gusta.
Charles H. Higgins went last weeE
to Kittery Point to pass a short vacaI
ton. Waldo Metcalf, who has been
working for Mr.. Higgins lately, accom-
panied him on the trip. Kittery Point
was Mr.. Higgins former home and hd
used to be engaged in lobster fishing
as side line so 1t 10 expected he will
try his luck at pulling lobster pots onc(
more for old times sake and also ID
know the taste of real fresh lobster,
right from the ocean. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
RIVERSIDE
Hiram Potter

The passing away Of Hiram Pottel
so suddenly from our midst on Friday
Oct. 20 at his home on Riverside drive
seems to bring before the minds and
to the hearts of his friends and rela
tives, book as it were, OF a life filled
with varied and interesting chapters
His life was passed in the neighbor
hood Of Fairfield. Waterville and Riv
erside-or Vassalboro, where he had
many friends and acquaintance. His
early days were passed upon the IS.
tate OF his father. Mr.. Abraham Pot.
ter of Fairfield Center, and after hil
marriage to Miss Aseneth Weeks
daughter Of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
lei II. Weeks of Vassalboro, he passed
part Of his time att the Riverside
home and part at Fairfield, thus max
Ing and keeping many friends in both
localities.
Mr.. Potter was a man of the n1ost
upright and square dealings in bust
ness matters, a loyal friend and 4
benefactor to any who needed his ad-
vice or aid. Being one who always had
nearly greeting and pleasant word
,or all, he was as welcome a guest a.
ne was cordial host. To his memory
VIII always be given thoughts Of
pleasant hours made 30 by his ready
VIII and Keen appreciation of the sam.
IN others. At the funeral in Riverside
were shown testimonials Of affection
and friendship by the attendance Of
many people from far and near ana by
tne beautiful floral offerings. Many 1
page from the open book OF Mr.. Pot
.t NE Will be read al the years &C
~ ana ne. though absent. il one to b
lung remembered by all who knew him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
Hughes to Get
800 Electoral


New York. Oct. ao.-The prediction that
Charles E. Hughes will have considerably
more than 800 electoral votes was made
today by Chairman William r. Wilcox
Of the Republican national committee.
mr.. Hughes will have 80 electoral
votes or more Mr.. Wilcox said. MY
reports show that Ohio, Illinois and In
diana will all 60 Republican as will also
New York state. We also consider Mich
igan safe and although there Is a bit
ter fight in Utah. believe that will 60
Republican. The Democrats haYe been
claiming Minnesota lately, but my, re-
ports from that state do not indicate
that it will 60 Democratic. AS to Wis
consin. there are a good many varying
reports from there, but / was told to-
day by authorities from that state that
it will be In the Republican column"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
RUM0R SPEAKER
May MANAGE
CLEVELAND TEAM

Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 30.-The fact
that iris Speaker. the great outfielder
and champion batter Of the American
League. arrived in Cleveland today to
remain for a few days and that Presi-
dent James c. Dunn of the Cleveland
American League, is due to arrive here
almost any day. gave rise to the report
that Speaker would succeed Lee Fohl
as manager Of the local team.
Dunn stated that he would have sew
eral important announcements of great
interest to the fans to make at a din
ner he will tender local newspaper men
sometime this week.
Vice President Robert Mercy said
that he knew of no change in the man
agerial end on the part of President
Dunn. Speaker said he knew nothing
whatsoever of any contemplated
change in the management of the To-
cal club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
Entente and Teut0n
Allies Divide Their
Successes Monday

up their advance, on the Transylvania
front the Rumanians are still fighting
hard in the Prahova valley and the jul
valley, where fresh gains have been
made by them.
In the Rothenthurm pass region Ber-
lin records a new success for the Aus
tro- Germans, but admits that south
west of the Szurduk pass the Ru-
manians have forced the Austfo- Ger
man columns to fall back.
In massed formation the Russians In
Volhynia west of Pustonyty again en-
deavored to break the Teutonic line,
only again to be defeated with heavy
losses, according to Berlin. Another
Russian attack east of Szelzov also
was repulsed by the Germans.
Heavy fighting is still going on at the
bend of the Cerna river in Serbia, the
French and Serbians being engaged there
with the Germans and Bulgarians. ber-
lin reports that all the attacks by the
entente forces in this district thus far
have failed.
On the Dorian front the British nave
ra;ded a German Bulgarian position e1-
fecting considerable casualties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
SUPPORTS CHARGE
Continued from Page One)

member of the Wilson administra-
ton and a most excellent assistant SEC
rotary of war. He denies that there
was any threat of resignation by Mr..
Garrison or others but he entirely fails
to deny the essential point which was
that the postscript was written and
that he and Mr.. Garrison saw it. Mr..
Garrison said yesterday in Washing
ton: am not being interviewed on
any subject. l have no statement of
any kind to make
80 that he also refuses to deny the
existence OF the postscript which he
certainly would have done If it had
been a mere fabrication by DR.. Bailey.
Dr. Bailey Is a gentleman of the high
est character, standing and veracity.
have no doubt that he stated the con-
versation in substance with absolute
truth"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
NATIONAL HOME.

Omcsr Of the day, Capt s. L. Watson.
Capt. Thomas s. Brigham Of Buck
field. the local manager, is at the Branch
on official business.
Harrison NJ. Gould is moving into the
quarters recently vacated by the Home
farmer.
The funeral of the late John P. Church
was held from the Home chapel at
A. NJ Monday. Rev. FIR. Mclaughlin Of
floating.
Hartford H. Noble, formerly Of the
Central Branch, late Co. c, LIST Me. Inf,
has applied for admission to this Home.
The returns from furloughs Monday
were John Gallagher from Lynn. Harold
Hardy from Fall River and Noses =.
Brown from Charleston.
William c. A. Brown of Co ana
Henry c. Goss of Co. X have been az
mitted to the hospital for treatment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
ICEBORo

cnaries .. Allen Of Washington. D. c.
visited at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs I
?. Sturtevant Friday and left Tor nr
river Saturday morning. -
George Brannen, who has been in Ro..
.on ana vicinity for the past week, re.
turned home Saturday.
:, MRS. Della Jackson, who has been via.
iuns In Augusta for the past week -.
turned home Saturday afternoon.
near Miiiet and family have mov.d
INTO the Fred Blanchard house
Fercy Brown Of Portland visited HI.
parents Mr.. and Mrs. George Brown. re-.
ars. Ora s'oeum Of Needham, Mass.
y. "g * me home Of her parents.
~: and Mn. Will Cameron.
Ansel Eastman. who ,~.,,
Msosen recently. left for Old Tow 49,
meat w. employ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
A NATIONAL
FISHERIES DAY

Baltimore, Oct. 30.-Friday, Nov. "a.
will be observed as national fisheries
day." President Sweepson Earle of the
National Association of Fisheries Com
mssioners, announced today. In add,-
ton to enjoying shell fish in every con-
ceivable way on the day set, 1t Ia tn.
purpose of the association. which now
includes the fishery commissioners Of q
states. to ask the cooperation of the
state. press. educational institutions and
public schools throughout their respective
states In order to make the day one Of
education on the subject Of national flsh-
cries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

San Antonio, Oct. 30-The thirty Ee1-
leans who opened fire on an American
detachment in the Big Bend district Oc-
tober 10, precipitating fight that lasted
Is minutes, were under command of Chi
co Cano. This information was contain
ed in written report on the affair re-
ceived today by Gen. Funston from Ma
jor John D. Long, commanding the
squadron of Texas cavalry on duty In
the section. Cano holds rank as captain
in the Carranza garrison at Ojinaga He
has been identified with border disturb
ances for the last two or three years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
CLAIMS BREMEN
ANDDEUTSCHLAND
were BOTH LOST

Geneva, Oct. 30-(Via Paris)-The
National Zeitung Of Basel prints the
following concerning the German SUD-
marines Bremen and Deutschland
Both the Bremen and the Deutsch-
land have been lost, either captured or
sunk. The Bremen never reached the
United States nor returned. the
Deutschland during her second trip
across the Atlantic in September under
the name 'Weser,' also disappeared.
Submarine U-53 was sent in search OF
the vessels but found no traces of them.
The loss Of the two commercial sub
marines has not yet been officially ad-
mitted."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
WA7ERvILlE


Inc funeral Of Mrs. Olive Mary Poulin
mother OF Perlsy Poulin. the Company 4
soldier Who was drowned while on Srtv
IN Texas. was held from st. Franc,s IA
sales church. Monday morning At !
o'clock. Mrs p1uiin had been IN w.,
poos neaith Tor along time and knew tina,
'ne enc was near, but declared that he,
one wish was to live to see the boys Of
tne company come home. She VA. rte.,.
" pleased over the honors shown her bow
oy the Company. and seemed satisfied r.
o,e wnen she had been told and had read
.ooat II. and failed rapidly, death con,.
Ing on Saturday .aorning. ~ So'"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
SAY HUGHES
FOR COMPETITIVE
APPOINTMENTS
IPOSTMASTERS

New York, Oct. 30.-Legislation pro.
viding for competitive appointments Of
postmasters has the endorsement Of
Charles e. Hughes. Republican NOM
inee for the Presidency. according to
a statement issued here tonight by the
Civil Service Reform League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
.WINSl.0W

For the second time in a few weeks
the schools have been closed on &C
count Of diptheria scare, there being
several cases in town at the present
time. Cecil, little son Of Phillip Poulin,
Is i'll with it, also children in a Horton
and Figue family. All the schools In
town closed Monday and will remain
closed until Nov. 10. At that date the
superintendent of schools can decide
what to do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
Cano Led Mexicans
Who'll fired on Americans

Major Longs report threw the first light
on the composition Of the Mexican band.
According to the report the American
detachment discovered two of the Mex
leans on this side of the Rio Grande sig
Mailing to their companions to cross.
These men were captured and are still
held by the civil authorities. After they
had been taken Cano's force opened fire.
In the ensuing engagement one Mexican
was wounded and was reported to have
died later.
The report indicates that soldiers IN
Canos command had been drinking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
THE OLD OLYMPIA
COMMISSIONED IN
ACTIVE SERVICE

Charleston, s. c.. Oct. 30.-The old
cruiser Olympia, pewey's flagship at
Manila bay. was commissioned for ac-
tive service here today with Capt. B.
B. Bierer commanding. She will become
flagship of the cruiser squadron in
Dominican waters. supplanting the
transport Prairie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
Cannot SUBMIT
LIQUOR QUESTION
I'M MISSOURI

Jackson. Miss, Oct. 30.-The Missis-
sinn; supreme court said today that the
laws limiting liquor shipments INTO tns
state and prohibiting advertising OF.
acted by the last Legislature cannot
be subpitted to the people Nov un-
der referendum as the laws were en-
acted before the referendum became
a part of Mississippi's constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
Mazadan, Mex.
Claims Oldest
Man in World

Mazatlan, Mex, Oct. 30.-This coast
town claims as resident. the Oldest
man in the world-Jose Juan Velasquez,
an Indian who. according to all records
available, is 122 years old.
Velasquez has the agility Of man less
than half his age and works daily as a
laborer. He possesses remarkable men,
DRY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
RICHMOND
Orrin Small

Orrin Small died at his home on
Bowdoinham Ridge Saturday evening
afte ran illness covering many months.
Mr.. Small fell a few months ago and
broke his hip, failing rapidly since
then. He was born in the town of
Bowdoinham sc years ago. Besides his
wife, one son, Merle, of New York
City. survives. Funeral services will
be held Thursday afternoon at one
o'clock. Burial will be at the Bowdoin-
ham Ridge cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
Entente Gains

North of the river, however, both the
French and British succeeded in ad-
vancing their lines-the British be-
tween Les Boeufs and ,Morval and the
the latter engagement 60 Germans were
captured.
While in the Dobrudja region of Ru-
mania the Teutonic Allies are keeping
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

ed with huge effectiveness. the Ger
mans facing the French south Of the
Somme river in France have been able
to re-capture portions Of their former
trenches north Of La Maissonette and
in the region of Biacfes. In addition
412 Frenchmen were made prisoners
by the Germans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
Henry m. Garland

Henry M. Garland passed away at
the home of his niece. Mrs. Charles
Tallman. on Chestnut street Sunday
forenoon, after long illness Mr.. Gar
land was born in the town Of Benton in
1899. He is survived by two brothers.
Jerry Garland Of Fairfield and Frank
Garland of Biddeford. The funeral ser
vices will be held Wednesday afternoon
at 80 o'clock. from Flagg's undertak-
ing rooms. Rev. Allan w. Constan-
tine, pastor of the Congregational
church, will officiate. Burial will take
place in HalloWell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31

Mr.. Caclamanos. who was formerly
minister to Italy. was appointed minis
ter to the United States to succeed Aga
manenon Schliemann, on Sept. ID last.
M. Schliemann was recalled in Septem-
Der, 1914. NJ Caclamanos so far as is
known has not yet left Greece. The
Greek legation at Washington has been
under a charge d affaires since Sep
tembr 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
Lost-coat.
Lost

IHe PARTY WHO EXCHANGED
t GSsts with Calix Blouin at Belsret|
nIsasss nan on last Friday evening" "
xugvsta snd . y 70 him ct R. r. D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
METAxAS NEXT
CREEK MINISTER
TO THE j. S.

Athens, Oct. 29-(via London. Oct.
so) - Depfetrios G. Metaxas. former
Greek minister at London, will be ap-
pointed minister to the United States. 1t
is announced. He will replace D. Gao
lamanos, who has espoused the cause
Of Venizelos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-31
Mrs. Serrecta Call

Mrs. Serrecta Call died at her home
In Perkins on Sunday after being in ill
health for some time. She was born in
the town of Dresden SO years ago and
has made her home in Perkins for as
years. Three step-sons and one STEP
daughter survive, Mrs. Ellen Coss of
Dresden, Frank and Llewellyn Call of
Perkins and Alfred Call of New York.
Funeral services will be held Thursday
at one o'clock. Rev. G. b. Cornish, pas
tor Of the Methodist church. will offici-
ate. Interment will be at Forest Grove
cemetery, West Dresden.
Dr. F. B. Peabody was business
visitor in Augusta Monday
Charles StetSor returned to Bates
college Sunday afternoon, after pass
ing the weekend with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Stetson.
telephone has been installed in the
residence of William Gray on Chestnut
street. No. 42-4
The Richmond fire department was
called out Sunday morning by a fire
in the chimney of the postoffice block.
No damage was done as the fire was
confined to the chimney.
Miss Minnie Bickford passed the
weekend with her friend. Mis- Norma
Young of Gardiner
Miss Nettie Lewis Of Augusta pass
ed the weekend at her home in town.
Mrs. George Rogers of Monmouth
is passing few days at the home OF
her daughter. Mrs. Harold Cashier
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-29
CITY COURT NOTES

Judge Feig fined Mrs. Mary Ma
rosdik. 80 5. Mill St, who was
charged with cruelty 70 her chill
dren, 50 and costs, with sentence
suspended. The woman declared
she found the whip. a heavy piece of
wood with strips of tough leather
bound to it, which resembled the
old time tails" and only
used it but once on her children.
Fer daughter. Victoria, who was the
cause OF the arrest, as she was
whipped severely last sunday after
noon. for splitting a little lard on
the floor, served as interpreter.
Judge Feig warned the woman
that if she again whipped her chill
dren she would be sent 10 Jail.
The Floyd Hooten case was again
continued. Neither the plaintiffs or
the defendants attorneys were pres
ent. thus causing the case to be coz
tinued for the third time
James Clark, Niles. Mich. who
was arrested for drunkenness. was
fined 81 and costs and was taken TO
the county Jail.
Chief Yreiter arrested John Ser
les, negro chauffeur for w. l.. Keiser
of. South Bend. Saturday morning
for speeding. The chief arrested the
speeder at Springbrook park. being
on his way TO the county jail with
prisoners. Series is out on his own
recognizance. His trial was set
for Tuesday morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-29
MISHAWAKA NEWS
News-Tmes SOuhAf Phone Bell
COMPANY DRILLS IN
SPITE OF HOT WEATHER

Although last night was one of the
hottest evenings OF this week, the
Mishawaka preparedness company
did not fail TO hold their regular
Grill. Roll call was taken IN the
News-Times office. From there the
company marched to Thirt st,
where they are holding their drills.
until a hell can be arranged for.
Capt. Hubert Nifong appointed
Guy Alvord first sergeant of the
company in place Of Walter Phelan.
who resigned. Three new members
we're accepted last night.
Capt. Nifong and First Lieut.. Carl
Patterson are very much pleased
with the showing the company is
making
Drill will be held every Monday
and Friday night at o'clock. The
company forms at the News-Times
office
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-29
RIVER PARK

Mrs. Charles Clark, 230S Misha-
waka av., entertained at dinner Fri
day Mrs Verne Hinckle and Miss
Helen Hamilton of Niles, Mich.
Mrs Edward Paige. S. Eighth
street, had for her guests at din
ner Friday Mrs Harry Hammond
and Mrs. George Hammond of Chi
cago.
The River Park Pleasant Hour
left Friday morning at 10 o'clock
for Hudson lake where they enjoy
ed the day bathing, boating and
fishing basket luncheon was
served "a loo~. The return trip
was at O'Clock.
Mrs. s. +. Williams, southeast of
here. entertained a number of River
Park and South Bend friends at a 6
o'clock dinner Friday. Covers were
placed for / ) at a table centered
with a crystal basket of sweet peas.
The parlo"s were decorated with a
profusion of garden flowers and
ferns Mrs. George White Of Gin
cinnati was an out-of-town guest
Miss Matte Bowman entertained
at a o'clock dinner Friday COM
plimenting the Misses Mary Jane
and Fannie Taylor Of South Bend.
Mrs. Marshall Ball, Greenlawn
avenue, will entertain with a family
dinner Sunday. Covers will be
placed for u. Among the guests
will be Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Malone