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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
First U. S. Pool Tables
Arrive at British Base
United States Naval Mems c ub at Base of
American Flotilla in British Waters Has Pool
Tables Which Attract Great Deal of Attention
Movies Also There

Gods country that ever set foo, (,
anybody elses country"
A moving picture machine from one n
the ships has been installed and the or.
chestra of the destroyer fleet is husv
practicing for its share In the entertain.
ment Another feature will be a minstrel
show by a troupe of comedians who wer,
formerly on the battleship Nebraska Ths
sailors were busy today putting the fr
fishing touches to their clubhouse which
was formerly a public bath house AM
which they have converted into a han
which seats nearly 1000 persons
Under the balcony which skirts the
walls the ship carpenters have construct.
ed a series of little alcoves as ccsv cor.
ners and the ship artists have adorned
the interior of each corner with nairi
ing of Old Glory intertwired with the Al.
lies colors. The operations are being
superntended by the fleet ChanlaIr d,
great favorite with the sailors
When the clubhouse is completed me
men will enjoy the accommodates OF a.,
first class club, including a oanteen where
American tobacco and refreshments NAV
be purchased at pre-war prices shower
baths will be another luxury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Some Of them sold as high as one dol
Tar d box Oranges ana peanuts were
on sale and d good sum realized ioF
the evening.
4 A delightful birthday party was held
Thursday evening at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. Alex. NJ. Herd, in honor OF
their daughter, Ruth's ninth birthday.
Games were played and peanut
hunt enjoyed. Ruth received num-
Der of presents from her friends. Re-
freshments of ice cream and fancy
cookies were served. An elegant
birthday cake with her name and the
years 1908 and 1917 in pink frosting
and lighted with nine candles was
much admired, the company taking
home slice of the cake. Those at
tending were Annie Stewart, Faith
Rollins, Evelyn Grindall, Katherine
Lunny and relatives from Waterville
were present
Children's night will be observed at
the Grange meeting Friday evening,
June 30
Alton Getchell of Augusta is stopping
for a short time at the home of his
grandfather, Ira Getchell
Mrs. Jennie Withee has returned
from a several weeks visit at the
home of her brother at Long Island,
n. Y
Miss Rossie Reynolds and Howard
Simpson have received diplomas from
the Underwood Typewriter Co. for
writing 40 words minute for 10 con-
secutive minutes.
The relief organization held it's
meeting Thursday afternoon at the
congregational church parlors. Sew
eral visitors were present All We're
employed on the usual work Business
matters We're discussed.
Miss Lila Haskell of China is a guest
for few days of her sister Mrs. Allen
Prescott
Horace York of Company Fl of Bath
was guest Of his parents Wednes-
day night
Stanley Glidden is confined to his
home by illness.
Florence Norton is the leader of the
Junior Christian Endeavor meeting
Saturday afternoon at the Congrega-
tlonal church parlors. The usual
church services will be held. Preach
ing at 1920 A. NJ; Sunday school at
1l.45 A. M; Christian Endeavor meet
ing The subject is Mission Work in
Our Cities: Ps. SILL. The leader Is
Mrs. Fremont Huff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
Church Notices

Congregational church. Temple street,
Rev. Charles Frederick Robinson pastor,
worship with preaching by the pastor
from John 17:21, %, The Solidarity That
Is the Ideal of Christianity-Our Duty
Today in Relation to IT, II NJ, primary
Sunday school.
First Baptist church. Elm street, Dr.
Arthur S. Phelps minister: Mems meet
ing, The Red Cross 1880; anthem by
quartet, Il win Pour Out Ny, Spirit
sHnTsis' sc aear ogr praycT shal2mg
preaching, Golf, the Most Difficult Game
in the World" illustrated by blackboard
diagram. and clubs; cornet solo by NJ SIS
Harlow. Bartlett's Dream gospel song
by Mrs. Eftie Pooler Malley, Softly and
Tenderly;" baptism will be administered.
Methodist Episcopal church. corner
Pleasant and Center streets, Rev. John
A Arters pastor, residence 20 Center
preaching; subject. The Church Invnei-
ble:" II NJ. Sunday school-every DEPART
ment actively at work through the vaca-
ton season: $50 p. NJ, Epworth League,
Amos Winters president 80 p. NJ. evan
Eelistic service with sermon subject,
-Four Fateful Words" call made for de-
cisions for Christi prayer meeting at 7i5
=. NJ. Thursday-"A Shout Of Victory
The question box for inquirers will be
used.
Rev John T. Thurs;on pastor: Morn
ing service at 030 with sermon by the
pastor; Sunday school at 10; Y. r. S. c.
E. meeting at f.4J; evening service at 80.
st. Marks church EpscopaD, Center
street. Rev. Frank II. Stedman minister:
Morning service, s o'clock; church school
at 10 o'clock. prayer and holy eucharist
at 1915 with address by Hon. Harold L.
Cook of Gardiner; evening prayer at 7.3o
Notre Dame (Catholic). Water street.
Rev. Father Jos. Drolet pastor: Masses
at 6, Z. 8 and high mass at 1890; vespers
and benediction at 7.3o p. NJ.
: St. Francis de Sales (Cathslic). Elm
street, Rev. \. Charand pastor: Masses
at I. s. and 1920; vesDers at $50.
Second Baptist church, Water street,
Rev. Isaac LaFleur pastor: Morning ser
Sunday school al u; young peoples meet
ing at p. NJ: evening service at 100.
Christian Science hall. Savings Bank
building, Main street: Services at 1919;
Children's Sunday school at 1890; expert
ence and testimonial meeting at 80 +.
NJ. Wednesday. Reading room open daily
except Sundays and legal holidays, A
circulating library of authorized Christian
Science literature is maintained by the
society which is free to all.
! Advent Christian church, corner of
Nudd and Pearl streets, Rev. L. j. Cool
broth pastor: Morning service at 1879
with sermon; Sunday school at 1l.45 ~.
M; evening service at :; prayer meeting
, Thursday evening at
Sacred Heart church (Catholic), Rev.
Father Kealy pastor: Masses at I, 8 and
1880; veSperS a $50.
Unitarian church: Public worship and
sermon at 1880. Rev. Frank l.. nalen
will preach Topic, The Silent God. >
The last service of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
Humor in U. S. Navy.

A former apprentice in the NAVY
tells. in Joe Carson. Apprentice. tho
following episode:
Orderly! Tell the Admiral am ber.
with the gardeners assistant" tho
Captain said
l knew now what | had done and
looked back at the deck and sbool v,.b
genuine dread. ! had PLAYED a prank
squlrted the hose, on the Admiral him
self,
We went in, the Captain briskly. 70
luctantly, the Jimmy legs guarding the
only line Of retreat.
There he sat, shaved now and fully
clothed. with his hair brushed and in
every way his official self Ad-
miial.
was glad that desk stood between
US. / wished that might lean upon Il.
DO you recognize me-" he roared.
What question,
"fes-s-s-sir.' suffered between
shakes
MINI he groulcd again.
"Yes-s -sir,"
"Whatd YOU do II for" he yelled
though | saw shadow Of smile
pass over the Captains face. This was
no laughing matter.
Iou-ah-said you were-ah-hot. s.
s-s-sir." l shook so that whole string
Of "s-s-s-s-s's" slid out
MINI he grunted and jumped up 81
suddenly that | stepped back pace.
Yes-s-s-sir,"
he turned his back and held whis-
pered consultation with the Captain !
thought he must be pretty angry. for
saw his cheek wrinkle up into a lot ~
folds. but he rubbed them away with
his hand and seemed trying hard 20
control himself. wished him success.
The Captain took a sudden interest IN
a chart on the wall and turned his back
to me. The Admiral again turned
toward me
He cleared his throat hard. as N 20
give the harsh words Of deserved
punishment sentence clear way. looked
fierce and rrowled:
What's your name"
Joseph Carson. sir" | got Il ou'
pretty we'll that time
TN remember IL. That's ALL" he
said, dismissing me.
The Jimmy legs touched my arm and
| followed him out blindly. As went
| heard hearty laugh come from be-
hind me. | wondered who could lnurh
l didn't want to.-The American Boy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

The police were busy friday warn
ing Automobiles who persisted in
driving cars which had cume to a stop
to discharge or take on passengers.
There seems to be a large number OF
drivers in the city and from the
neighboring towns who do not seem
to realize that they are laying them
selves liable to arrest and good stiff
fine If they do not stop their cars
when thSS come up to an electric
which is taking on or letting off pas
sengers. The police department has
warned them through the newspapers
and Friday was giving them personal
warning and ii is not unlikely that ar
rests will follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
WINSLOW

A demonstration of the canning OF
greens, tomatoes, strawberries ana
peaches was given Friday afternoon
at the Taconnet club house, Mrs. +.
c. Hooper demonstrating the greens
and tomatoes and Mrs. f. G.. Pooler
the strawberries and peaches. The
demonstration was given under the
auspices of the public safety commit
tee of food preservation and conserva-
ton for the town of Winslow. num-
Der of ladies were present and notes
taken of the blanching and steamlng
process, which proved interesting to
them. The oil stove used was Per.
lection and loaned by Fran Choate,
successor to Proctor and Bowie.
The last chapel at the high school
was held Friday morning. Lead Kind
Nv Light was sung followed by the
devotional exercises. Miss Rosie
REYNOLDS. in behalf of the gradual
ing class, presented a fine picture to
the school 1t was accepted and re-
sponded to by Miss Mildred Smiley,
member of the Junior, class The
class will, containing many humorous
points, was read by Leland Grant.
Star Spangled Banner was sung, ac-
companied by Miss Christine Lunny,
piano.
Mrs. S. H. Chaffee, Mr.. and Mrs.
Scott Drummond and Miss Ruth
Drummond attended the Bates-Stur-
tevant wedding Wednesday evening at
Oakland.
The teacher and pupils Of the Bap-
fist district school held very sue
cessful entert ainment and box social
Thursday evening at the school house.
About $50 attended. The entertain
ment consisted Of recitauons blythe
pupils and followed by reading by
Aunt Mirapdi (Mr' Wixsen the teaeia-
er, taking the partg Of Aunt Miranda,
aps.eldv celored. psmmylsf The.e-soxss
were auctioned ofEs,hyy Aunt Atrana4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
THE KENNEBEC
AGAIN NORMAL,

The freshet of June, 1917 is now over
so far as Waterville is concerned, the
water is rapidly getting back to it's nor
nal pitch and the people who live along
the river are now busy taking stock of
the damage done. Many gardens along
this section of the river have been ruined
and people are now busy planting them
over again. The peculiar part Of the
freshet is that many of the gardens and
fields which have been planted along the
river have not been so badly damaged as
was at first thought and the loss will be
much smaller than everyone was afraid II
would be. The loss on the logs will not
be very bad. either, and on the whole
the damage in Waterville and vicinity
from the freshet will be. much less than
at first estimated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

To the people who inhabit II the earth
is large planet but II actually cuts a
pretty small figure In space. John
Brashear, scientist and astronomer
writing In the American Magazine
says: Most folks consider this old
world 2 pretty big place. but II you
tossed a cube 1-7.00oth OF an inch in d.
ameter into Lake Erie. II would occupy
the same relative space in that great
inland sea that our earth occupies In
universe terminating at the nearest
star. Alpha Centauri. and extending a
similar distance from our sun in all a.
rections. Such a universe contains A.
teen thousand. six hundred ana twenty
five decilion miles. but II II only an In.
hnitesimal dot in the actual universe ="
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
WATERVILLIANS
SEE, AN AIRSHIP

ported that they distinctly saw an air.
plane over the city Wednesday night.
Others who were out at the same time
say that if it had been SO they would
have seen it or heard the hum of the en-
gines. The men who say they saw it,
however, are positive in the matter and
say they were able to make out the full
outline Of the machine and that there
were two men riding in it. 1t was about
! o'clock in the morning and the ma
chine came from Oakland way and dis
appeared in the direction of Albion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Opera House

Nine. Petrova in The Secret of Eve
was the feature attraction at the CITY
opera house Friday afternoon and eve
nihS and everyone was delighted with
the splendid work Of this famous actress
ana her supporting company The play
is strong one. splendidly staged and
gwen by very capable company and
was full of interest from start to finish
The second episode of THE Railroad
RAIDERS with Helen Holmes as the star
was also shown and it was a very inter
estins one and full of thrills from start
to finish. The same program will be eiven
saturday with three shows, at ., $50 and
$50 O'Clock -Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

y crew of men have started work
on the Central Maine fair grounds get
ting them ready for the fair next fall.
The track is to be give thorough
overhauling and will be put in first
class shape 1t has always been
known as one of the fastest in the
state and t IS YET it is planned to
nave IT one of the finest in the coun-
try The list of entries for the fair
Tor next fall will be the greatest that
mas ever been got together on one
track in the State of Maine, accord
ing to the f2ir officials and they in
tend to have track in keeping with
the horses that will be seen on it. It
is expected that the grounds will he
a busy place for the rest of the sum-
mer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
DISSOLUTION OF DUMA
And Also of Council of Empire
Asked by Small Faction

Petrograd. June GA resolution
has been adopted by small faction
in the Soldiers and Workmens Con-
eress. calling for the dissolution of
the Duma and the Council of the En-
pire. The action is based on the
ground that in the early days of the
revolution a group of Duma members
took advantage of their parliamentary
position to become the centre of a tu-
multi which was anti-democratic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
WINTHROP

Many of the houses on the Stanley
road were visited by three deer last
week They came to the home of c.
S. Towle. walking through and de.
stroying Mrs. Towle's flower bed and
apparently passed part of the night
in Mr.. Towle's wagon house, tapping
the floor where they had made ice
cream, after the salt, and knocking
over the barrels containing chickens,
the rain drowning several chickens.
They also ate the geraniums at Fred
Knights and Charles Briggs which
were close to the houses, also calling
at William Wilbur's and 0. f. Stan
ley's. passing through Mr.. knights
garden towards Maranacook.
Mrs. 0. W. Malcolm of Winslow and
Mrs. Farnk Meigs Of Augusta were
guests at Brookside last week.
Mrs. Frank E. Hewitt returned last
week from three weeks visit in An.
gusta and Gardiner
The school exhibition given Tuesday
afternoon at Winthrop Center by Miss
Pack and Miss Sleeper was well at
tended and the program given by the
pupils was excellent and enjoyed by
all.
Mrs George Stevens returned Nom
day from visit to her daughter, Ar
villa, and other relatives at Fairfield.
Charles Cummings crew are press
Ing hay for w. E. Taylor on the farm
recently purchased by w. H. Sprague
of BELGRADE.
For the convenience of those who
have, not yet made their contribution
to the Red Cross Emergency fund,
there will be ladies stationed in the
postoffice at Winthrop to receive any
money anY one ,desire4 To szire a. Ali.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

ono Cf the most attractive spots in
this vicinity at this time is at the club
house of the Hollingsworth & Whitney
Co rho spirea is in full bloom and the
grounds <" beautifully kept up at all
times Is very fairyland with it's
wealth of white bloom. The bushes are
large ard graceful and the grounds
placed on a sloping lawn show the
shruobery off to great advantage.
There have been many visitors to the
place tins spring and it has been said
that III" spirea was never so beautiful
befor". II is very late this year for
these Ilants To blossom, but the dis
play now is we'll worth the delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
DENIES RAMMINC
GERMAN U-b0AT

Base of the American Flotilla in British
Waters, June 22-On being questioned to-
day in regard to report which was pub
lished in the United States yesterday tina.
an American destroyer was believed to
have rammed and sunk a submarine Vice
Admiral Sims. the American naval COM
mander said:
THE story is absolutely false"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Waterville lodge. No. 49, f. and A.
NJ. has accepted an invitation to at
tend divine worship on St Johns day,
Sunday. June "a. at the Getchell
street Free Baptist church where Rev.
Brother J. f. Thurston will preach a
sermon appropriate to the occasion.
All members and all brothers soiourn-
ing in the city are asked to be at the
lodge room at 10 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

DR.. B. r. Bradbury left last week for
Georgia. for the officers training camp.
The four boys from the Hospital Corps.
Shena rd, -Evirs. Brooks and Stetson.
who expected to go to Indiana, are to
ra sro Georgia to the officers training
camp. 4eaying with DR.. H. NJ. Allen,
Sihdday+4 night.-oxford Co. Citizen.
Reshesvt-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Rev. +. II. Stedman. rector of St.
Mark will leave Saturday morning
for Exeter and Dexter. where he will
prea n on Sunday. Hon. n. r. Cook Of
Gardine- will occupy the pulpit at st.
Marks Sunday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Ivan X. Pease. son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Roger Pease. Wilton. and member Of
the Senior Gloss in Wilton Academy.
has received his preliminary appoint
ment to Annapolis. He took the high
est rank among six applicants which
speaks we'll for the scholarship Of the
young man. He will later take his final
examination At Annapolis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

The two DRINKS who were taken by
the police Thursday afternoon from in
front Of the Y. NJ. G. A building
where they were indulging in a few
fsticuffs, were before the court Fri
day morning and were fined; as
neither Of them had the necessary
money they were sent down for Is
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Martha Washington Chapter. o. f.
s, VIII attend church at the Getchell
street Free Baptist church Sunday
morning and the members are asked
TO meet in the vestry of the church at
10 O'clock in the morning to attend in
u BODY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

The rooms II the A +. F. ". were open
"a usual Friday afternoon for the purpose
% distributing work and making supplies
for the French wounded. A number were
present in spite OF the warm weather,
and the usual amount Of work was at
tended -. Contributions have been very
generous and the work Is going on we'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Emm"ns g. Farrar. Colby IA, who
has been teaching in Harrington for
the past year. was in the city Friday
calling on friends. He was on his way
10 Chr stmas Cove. where he will be
during Tho summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Horace True Muzzey. architect for
the addition AT the Fairfield Sanitor
un. ia; the plans well under way and
they are proving to he very acceptable,
the management being especially well
plen 4nl WITH the drawings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Deputy Sheriff Dignam made a
Webb law seizure of 120 bottles of
ale at the Maine Central office of the
American Express company Friday
morning. 1t was libeled before Re-
corder Plumstead in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Mr. and Mrs. o. r. Hihhard. who
have res dcd at % Brook street for the
past ear, will leave Saturday for
Shawniat. where they will make their
homo In the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Miss Gladys Gaylord. Of the New
England Home for Little Wanderers.
has returned from q three weeks trip
In tho Middle West
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Now is the time to buy having machin-
cry 81 all kinds rs there Is certain to be
an advance In price later. say j. f.. Nc
Cormick & Son. Note their advt in this
issue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Rev Frank l.. Phalen went Friday
morning TO Sidney, where he officiated
At the >Ileral of the late Mrs. Ethel
Haskell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

III NoI can't go across you can come
across. Help the Red Cross" is the way
one solicitor for the work has put the
matter up TO the persons on his list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Rev. E. c. Whittemore left Friday
afternoon for his home in Dexter
where he will remain over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

b Jackson OF Hinckley was busl-
ness caller In the city for short TINE
Fridav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

BAY +. Estes of Melrose, Mass, was
calling on relatives in the city for a
time Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Mrs. Madison Gilman of Augusta
was visiting with friends in the city
for time Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Mrs. Roy Heald who has been living
in Madison, has moved to this city and
will make her home here in the flu
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Mrs. Oscar Bridges has returned TO
her home in Dcnnysville. after visit
with relatives in the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Hon. Martin r. Bartlett and Rev. r.
T.. Phalen were in Skowhegan Friday
evening in the interests of the Red
Cross
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Frye and children
Of Albion we're in the city Friday for the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Miss Olive Could OF Albion was calling
on friends and doing some shopping IN
the city Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23
IS Golf as FooI!sI, as It Looks?

Dr. Phelps will answer this question
Sunday night. First Baptist church,
speaking on why Golf Is the Most Diff
cult Game in the word He will Illus
trate with diagram blackboard, and
some clubs. Miss Harlow plays on cornet
Bartlett's "A Dream; Mrs. Eff1e Poolcr
Malley sings the gospel song softly AMI
Tenderly" Baptism will be administered
Morning topic. THE Red Cross, with
selections by quartet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-23

Ralph Nash. Colby cs, superintendent
OF schools at Harrington. is visiting
friends In the city.