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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03
SHEEP SHOOTERS
CAUGHT BOUND over

On Sunday night. July %, it is al
legged that Albert and Hight Wilbur,
Young men residing on the Iron Works
road at Pembroke. were detected leav-
ing the pasture of Amos Taylor, on the
Lake road. above Little Falls, under
circumstances that connected them
with the shooting of two sheep be-
longing to Mr.. Taylor, who, as q con-
stable, made the arrest. The young
men We're accordingly taken before
Justice William f. Leighton on Mon
day and held under bonds of $500 each
to appear before the grand jury at its
next session Bonds weer furnished
by Jesse Hilton and Walter Leighton.
Reports received here last week as
to the case varied materially, and per
sistent inquiries by telephone failed to
clear the story. 1t was reported first
that the two men were caught by Mr.,
Taylor in the act of dressing the
sheep. while n later rumor had It that
they left IN" carcasses in the pasture.
to be secured later and were returning
to the road when apprehended. Both
reports agree that the testimony Of a
youth who accompanied the ma
,auders as stort Of helper. was the
deciding factor in the supply of evil
dence sufficient to hold them for the
grand jury.
The case was called to the attention
OF the Sentinel by a prominent farmer
residing some twelve or fifteen miles
from PASSPORT. who requested that it
be given publicity as warning to
others who may have been eneaeed
curing the past year in helping them
selves to the property of the farmers
Of Perry. Pembroke, Dennysyille.
Charlotte and Robbinston--a business
carried on to such an extent as to
constitute almost a scandal, and to
render practically every owner of
poultry, stock and produce anxious for
their safety. Hundreds, perhaps thou
saids of dollars worth of such prom
erty was TAKEN last year in the terri
tory named, and every resident there
Is jubilant over Mr.. Taylor's work in
detecting one such theft. although
there Is no inclination to hold the VII
bur boys responsible for all Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03
GIRL KNOCKED
DOWN BY AUTO

Miss Edna Trafton. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs, A. l. Trafton of Reservoir
street, was knocked down and slight
ly injured Thursday noon by an auto
mobile driven by Vernon Circuit, OF
Fairfield. The accident occurred on
College avenue near her home. She hac
Just alighted from another automobile
in which she was riding when the
car driven by circuit came upon hei
knocking her down and the front
wheel going over her The car was
stoned while she was still under It
She was at once removed TO her home
where it was found that beyond te"
bruises and a severe shaking UP she
wa. uniujured It was lucky escape
from a serious accident and that II
was not enc, was due TO the fact that
the circuit car was moving slowly al
the time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03

that the city was in darkness for a
time but on the whole the damage was
practically nothing, and was not any
where near what was expected.
Old residents of the city say that
they never saw such display OF light
ming in their lives. There was also an
almost continuous roll of thunder and
at times the lightning would come so
near that for some minutes it would
be as light as day. The lightning would
go into the sky in great forks and
would seem TO break like a skyrocket.
II was a wierd and wonderful sight
for anyone who had the courage to
stay out of doors and watch it. From
the higher parts Of the city the light
ming could be seen diving down into
the ground in many places and it
seemed that the damage must be very
large
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03
CIVIL ENGINEERS
MEET FRIDAY

The Maine Society of Civil Engt-
neers will meet in this city Friday and
preparations are being made for
large attendance. The business meet
ing will be held in the city govern
ment rooms at 1890 and following that
there will be a trip to Benton Falls
and Benton to examine various pieces
Of construction work which are un-
derway there. In the afternoon the
members will be entertained at the
Country Club and in the evening will
conclude their meeting with a BAN
quet at Harmon's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03
OAKLAND

The home of George T. Allen on
Grove street, was the scene of a very
enjoyable gathering Wednesday even
ing when Miss Kate Allen entertained
eight of her friends in honor of Miss
Eva Straw, formerly of Oakland now
Of Kennebunk. a delighteful supper
was served on the lawn to the guests,
after which very pleasant evening
was passed. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Winnegar, Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Harris, Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Andrews, Miss Eva Straw and Wal
lace Flanders
DIR. and Mrs. Meylan of New York
City were calling at the home of Geo.
Benson on their way IS Sebago Lake
yesterday.
The Oakland branch of the Red
Cross made its first shipment of goods
TO the Waterville chapter Wednesday.
consisting Of one dozen and a half of
hospital garments and a large num-
her of Knitted articles. caps. sweaters
ana scarfs. This is a very good work,
considering the short time this branch
has been organized
Mrs. G. F. Stafford left Yesterday for
few days business trip to Machias
Miss 1nez Stevens is passing the
weekend with relatives in North An
SON
Fred Bowman has returned 10 his
home in Boston after visit with his
rather. Elias Bowman.
One of the most terrific showers of
the season passed over the town on
Wednesday evening. 1t gave very Wv
id electrical displays. the flashes be-
ing almost incessant, although it
struck no nearer than Sidney The
shower had little effect on the TEMPER
allure, the humidity being even great
err after the shower than before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03
DECIDE TO RETAIN
COLLEGE ATHLETICS.
DURING THE WAR

: Washington, Aug. 2.-Retention Of
college athletics during the war was
decided on by the National Collegiate
Athletic association az conference
here today after Secretary Baker had
declared in an address to the dele
gates that competitive sports should
be continued to equip young men for
the reception of military training.
Nearly all the eastern colleges and
many from the Middle West and the
coast were represented and it was said
afterward the decision meant that
with the exception of Yale, Harvard,
Princeton and possibly Virginia, all
the larger institutions will play inter-
collegiate football this fall. Abandon
ment Of the sport by the institutions
named was ascribed to lack of ma :
teral. most members of last years
squads now being in some branch IF
the military service. Both Princeton.
will he represented in freshmen foot
ball this fall.
Criticism Of College Sport
There is one great criticism of col
lege athletics" Mr.. Baker told the dele
gates. The big, strong, husky men
are made specialized athletes while the
anaemic and studious and unathlet-
ically-inclined are left to fill the
hleachers. Star teams and specialize
ed athletes. while good and valuable
in their way are not numerous enough
TO make armies. The gospel Of col
/ lege athletics should be athletics for
all"
Resolutions Adopted
The conference adopted the follow
ing resolutions:
Whereas, college athletics. as stat
cd by Secretary Baker in his address
70 the conference, are of great use in
developing the qualities of a good SOL
der;
Resolved, that we recommend to the
colleges that the program Of athletic
sports for the coming year be con-
tinued with increasing efforts to de-
relop athletics for all students, rather
than for a chosen few and that the
schedule Of intercollegiate sports be
carried out as far as local conditions
allow. care being taken nor to inter
students or to conflict with the mill
tary interests Of the nation;
That we recommend that there be
no preseason coaching during the
coming academic year:
That training tables be given up;
That professional coaching and
other expenses incidental thereto be
reduced to a minimum;
THAT the number Of officials at in
tercollegiate games and their fees no
kept as low as possible:
That the association reiterates It's
belief in the eligibility rules which II
| mas already endorsed including the
freshman rule. and recommends that
there be no lowering Of eligibility
! standard because of existing condi-
tons"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03
BRITISH WAR OFFICE
REPORTS SUCCESS
IN ENEMY RAIDS

London, Aug. 2.-The war office com
munlcation issued this evening s,vs.
In the course Of the morninr and
again this afternoon the enemy made
series OF violent but unsuccessful at
tempts to recover the ground lost by
him northeast of Ypres.
Regardless of the increasing sever
II! OF his losses. strong bodies of his
troops repeatedly attacked our posi-
ton from the Ypres Roulers railway
to st, Julien. In every case his advance
lines were broken up and dispersed bv
our artillery barrage or repealed by the
steady fire Of our infantry.
Parties Of our troops raided enemy
trenches last night northeast ~
Gouzeaucourt and inflicted many cas-
ualties.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03

The postoffice authorities are very
anxious that the women Of the city
eign Tie food cards which have been
given out and return them to the post
office at once. No postage is necessary
and they may be dropped in any let
ter box or mailed at the postoffice like
any ordinary piece of mail. There were
over $500 of them given out in the city
and less than ECO have been returned
as yet and the authorities make an ear
nest plea that the women of the city
attend to the matter at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03
FARM BUILDINGS
BURN AT SCOTIA

Damariscotta, Aug. I'm the worst
tempest known here for many years.
Charles E. Piper's barn on Bristol
street. about a mile from the heart OF
the village, and a set of buildings own
ec and occupied by Daniel E. Bisbee.
were Wednesday night destroyed by
fire which was started by lightning,
while Mr.. Bisbee's mother. aged 81
years, was taken to the home OF
neighbor unconscious. after she had
rescued her Geaf sister. For few min
utes there was a terrific hail storm
which was succeeded by a great down.
pour of rain. II was reported that con-
siderable damage had been done py
lightning in the neighboring town OF
Nobleboro. but all the telephone wires
were down so that no information
could be secured.
Piper's barn. which was large one
about zoo feet long and 100 feet wlde'
was all ablaze within few minutes
after the lightning bolt hit it, and ne
lost his horse and nearly all MS other
live stock Bisbee, who came to the
scene Of this fire in his automobile, had
hardly arrived when il was discovered
that his buildings had also been struck
and a large number of men hasteneo
there. Bisbee's aunt, who is deaf, was
II. bed at the time. and his mother VINO
is; at times afflicted with heart trouble
got her out safely. after which she col
lapsed and was taken TO a neighbours
physician being called to attend her'
The Bisbee stand consisted OF a two
story house, ell and barn. and aside
from a little of the household furnl-
t1re nothing was saved. The buildings
of Charles f. Baker, a short distance
from those of Bsbee. caught fire sew
eral times and were saved with great
difficulty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03
HEAT BOTHERS
HARVARD RESERVE

Barre. Mass, Aug. 1.-The member, =,
the Harvard reserve oricers ,rai,,N
corps, who have been at Cambridr. d.
week taking examinations tor the s.c..'
series of government trimming camp, A..
for commissions as second Lieutenant, =
the regular army, have returned "a -.
camp here.
The excessive heat has intertered ,,-.
what with the reginental activities ..
the last three days and for m. e.,
reason the men were not lined y, =.
formal inspection when Presid.r. 4
Lawrence Lowell of Harvard Universe,
visited the camp yesterday. Tn. ~.
ment will remain here until Aug II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03
Mrs. Charles {. GareeIon, Auburn,

Mrs. Charles E. Garcelon died We'd
nesday at her home on James street,
Auburn, aged 50. She was the daugh-
ter Of Capt Thomas Jordan and was
born in Webster. Me. She was mar
ried Jan. 10 1851. They lived for some
years in Lewiston and later in Auburn,
where Mr.. Garcelon died a little more
than a year ago. Two sons. Charles F.
Garcelon, Jr.. of Ridlonville and Clin-
ton ]. Garcelon Of Lewiston, three
daughtrs. Mrs. B. l.. futile OF Bel
fast, Anna B., and Helen NJ. Garcelon
Of Auburn, brother. Holman Jordan
Of New Brunswick, n. j., and Miss
Rowena Jordan OF Lewiston. survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03
keene House Struck.

During the heavy storm Of Wednes-
day night, the house of w. NJ. keene
on Burleigh street was struck b.
bolt Of lightning and about half of the
chimney on the main part of the house
was demolished. The bolt did not set
fire to the house and beyond the dam
age to tho chimney the house was un-
injured. MIR. and Mrs. keene were IN
their parlor at the time but felt TO
i'll effects from the lightning prank.
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ALBION

SOCTH-Mr. and Mrs. James Cum.
minss and two children of Massachu
sets and Mrs. Fannie Wilson. Mis-.
Mildred Wilson and Arthur Horn oil
Gardiner called Sunday Afternoon or
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Allen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mclaughlin and
family have been visiting relatives
here in this place for the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Trask called
on their daughter and husband. Mr.
and Mrs. William Arno of South Free
DOM Sunday.
Mrs, Johnson and baby of Augusta
are visiting with c. P. Hutchins and
daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Glidden Of Free
dom called Sunday afternoon on Mr.
and Mrs. Moses Glidden
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03

The public4s cordially invited to the
meeting at the Taconnet clubhouse at
S o'clock Friday evening, which will
be addressed by Hon. Charles F. John
son, ex-Cnited States senator from
Maine, and Mrs. Mary Cooper. dean of
the women's division Of Colby COL
lege. on the question Of equal suffrage.
A special invitation is extended to the
voters OF Waterville. Winslow and sur
rounding towns. Patriotic music VIII
be a feature Of the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03
LIGHTNING DOES
SMALL DAMAGE

Although the lightning struck in
great many places about the city dur
ing the severe electrical storm OF
Wednesday night the damage was said
I, be small. The wires of the various
electrical companies were almost un-
damage. The Postal Union mad a
couple Of fuses blown. the Centrai
Maine had its fuses on some OF ts
lines burned out and their circuit
breakers refused to stay in place 30
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03
America Played Part
In Flanders Battle,

British front in France and Belri.
UNI. Aug ?.-(By The Associated
Pres:).- America played a small but
important part in the battle Of Fland-
ere. number Of American surgical
teams. who were brought to the front
from the base hospital by the dir ector
side BY side with their British allies
In caring for the wounded
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NATIONAL home

Officer Of the day. Capt. Joseph AL
len.
oren A. Haskell has returned from a
1urlough passed with relatives in Bath,
Albert Smith Of Turner, late Co. G
Isl Maine Cavalry. has been taken up
1. A. P, awaiting admission.
furloushs We're granted to Oliver
Abar to Fitchburg and Orlando HOOPER
to North Arson.
me picture program for Friday will
pe Francis X. Bushman and Beverly
Bayne in "Penningtcn's Choice" a Ave
reel Metro feature; Drew comedy en-
titled Their Divorce" and a TRAY
elogue
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White on Red Cross
Investigation Board

Emporia, Kas.. Aug. 2-william AL
len White. editor of the Emporia
Gazette and nationally known as an
author. has been ordered aboard as a
member Of the Red Cross war council
Investigation committee. 1t is annonuc-
ed here today. He will leave Friday
from an AaAqt!c port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03

The predicted heat wave was not
abated Thursday the thermometer
ranging In the so's in the shade. The
heat which for the past few weeks
has been so intense has begun to get
into the brick buildings on the street
and work IN the Offices and stores Is
at erea: disadvantage. In the aft
erneon q wind storm came up follow
ed by a cool shower which Meshened
The air b!. sad gave the people along
the s.ree. q ehaaee to recuperate a
ji.t:a.
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SCOTTISH COAL,
MINERS PROTEST

Glasgow, Aug. To-day was ob,.,~,
as an idle day In the Lanarkshi-. ~.
fields. Fifty thousand men wer. a..o..s
Mass meetings were held in y c.r,.S
where resolutions were submitted D.,
testing against the high price o, ~.
and demanding that the government. a..
County union officials say the idle d.
will not interfere with the coal outpu,
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Androseoeain Pomona

The attendance at the meeting Of Ar
droscoggin Pomona Aug. with Excelsior
Grange, Harris Hill, was so small thai
little was done. owing to a misunder'
standing about the cate Of the meeting
Next month Pomona will meet September
II with Solid Rock Grange, South Dur
ham. The date has been changed from
the 5th. owing to State Fair.
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St. Louis PLAYERS Enlist

New York, Aug. 2-William Jaco,.o.
and Yale Stone of the St Louis Am.,,
can League baseball club enlisted !, ~.
navy here today. Because of the ov.,
crowded condition of the naval tr,i,,,,
stations they were told to continu. ,,...
ball playing until ordered to report %,
duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03

There was a large attendance at the
band concert Thursday evening In spite
Of the threatening weather The pro-
gram was carried through in full and
although there were times when the
rain drops were falling the crowd re-
manned until the Star Spangled Ban
ner" proclaimed that the end Of the
concert had been reached. Everyone
vas delighted with the program given
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FOR
AN AGREEMENT

1t was reported by strike leaders
Thursday that the committee had been
called into conference with President
Mcdonald Of the Maine Central for
Monday and the men who are out hope
that at this time an agreement can be
reached
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WATERvILLE

Many Of the telephone lines were put
out Of commission by the storm which
swept over the city Thursday. 1t was
not very severe in Waterviile. there be-
irg but a little thunder and lightning
and very little rain but it seemed to
be all about the city and there could
be seen large black clouds in every di-
rection. while the lightning was very
vivid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03

A very pleasant afternoon was en-
joyed by the ladies Of Lily Bay Lodge.
auxiliary of the B. of L. F. & E. of
this city, Thursday afternoon at the
home of the Past President, Mrs. Jo-
sephine Allen, High street. 1t was a
social afternoon entirely. no business
being permitted outside of the lodge
rooms. Refreshments of ice cream
and cake were served during the aft
ernoon.
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Name Tennis Fan Instruct,,

New York Aug 2-Georse NJ. Church
OF Ienahy' \. j. who last season vc,
third place in the National Law, r.,..-
Association ranks, has been apnoir,..
instructor in the United States avia.,o,
training camp near Dayton. Ohio, /, va,
announced here today.
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Lieut.. Col. Paeet Dead

Lordon, Aug. 2.-Lieut. Col Albert
Edward Paget died Thursday in Lon
don whence he was removed from a
hospital in France where he had been
sick for some months. He was born in
1879
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Today's Concert Program

No Jare, "springtime." European now
city Narovee
Overture The Golden Crown" Herman
Waltz, Wine, Women and Song"
Strauss
Selection "reminiscences of Verdi
Heinicke
Remembrance Of Newport" Heincke
Medley, The Rage In Ireland' Boyer
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French Marine Minister Resions

Paris, Aug. 2.-Rear Admiral La
Gaze. minister Of marine in the French
cabinet, today handed his resignation
to Premier Ribot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03

depredations that have been repor,..
The case will be watched with :,
treme interest when it comes 10 ~.
at the October term of court-Ea.s
FORT Sentinel, August l.
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U-Bcat % DismantIed

Ferrol. Spain, Aug. 2.-Several parts
OF the German submarine C-23 which
is interned here, have been dismounted
and stored in the arsenal
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Cincis Claim Maoee

New York. Aug. 2.-Sherwood r, Mar.
the Boston National League on,ss,5..
has been claimed by the Cincinnati rm,
and was today released by the Borc,
club.
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George n. Howe

Inc death of George H. Howe oc-
CURED IN the hospital here Wednesday
nlsht. He was born in Chelsea, Mass,
% years ago. He was farmer in Con-
cord, \. H., and vicinity for many
years. He enlisted in Co 7, 18th y. H.
Inf, at Concord. March Is, 1865, and
was discharged there July 20, 1865. He
came to this Home from Newington,
y. H.. July le, 1917. A step daughter,
Mrs. John Kelley, Of Newington, sur
wives. The funeral will be held from
the Home chapel at A. NJ, Rev. E.
". Weber Of Hallowell officiating.
Samuel F. Davey Of Hyde Park, late
Co. B, 10th Me. Inf. and John w. In
serson OF Worcester. late CO. E, 9th
W. Inf, have been admitted to the
Home
Manager Stafford of the Home base
ball team has been unable to book a
midweek game for Togus on account
Of the local mines being broken UP by
the many enlistnents in the service,
It il expected that the Pilgrims Of
Lewiston will play here Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-03

Rev. c. l.. Wheaton will preach at the
Baptist church on Sunday. Aug s.
Governor Brumbaugh and family Of
Harrisburg, Pa, arrived Wednesday,
Aug. :. They will occupy the A. F. John.
son house, where they have had a sum-
ner home for dozen or more years
Mrs. Eva r Bishop OF New York has
Joined her mother and daughter Marea-
ret. who are stopping with Mrs Ella NJ.
Stafford.
Friday evening there will be a social
with dancing at the Androscoggin House.
the proceeds to be given to the local Red
Cross.
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WAYNE
Ladies' Aid Holds Fair

The fourth annual fair given by the
Ladies Aid Of the Baptist church was
held Wednesday afternoon at Wayne
Grange hall There were aprons. towels,
sheets and pillow cases. dolly sets Of all
kinds, collars, cuffs, handbags, neckwear,
crocheted rugs, fancy articles, food,
homemade candy, ice cream, lemonade.
On account of the terrific thunder shower
in the evening the audience which had
assembled withdrew, so the drama THE
Village Postmaster" was postponed to
Thursday evening, Aug, 3
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by Director Ha.nes men and feel much
r.eased that the concerts have begun
and that a number OF them are to be
given.