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The Detroit times., 1917-02-17

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fer tncyessed esDttsiiss tfsn fpeus
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ChsneeIisv Lane tAts afternoon.
Lane Dissolved the Temporary
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tier OF q. ". yeuner. r~Vvesert-
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stock.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17

20 enjoy sec Noouday lunch NJ Ho-
tel Grisvold.--Adv.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17

WASHINGTON. FEB. IT.
Pro,iainG . aeiisr for asltsr CO.
operation with the states ssd
asthortstsG erpesaitor~ Of o1e.-
eooyove 90 . vfsfsG sesie DARING
the sert etaht yesrs. the senate
today pessed the vscatisnsi ode
rstiessI stiL TIE stII new gees
to the D~esisest.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17

WHETHER PEACE on war
Don't forgct your nett sunday Din
nsr. Fowl and hesps OF vegetable
and good things for $3.50: 1910 TO
$50 p. m, at Hotel Griswold.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
At the Opera House

Ethel Barrymore in THE Greatest
Power" was the feature attraction
scheduled by Manager Kelleher at the
City Opera House for the last two days
of the week and the people who saw it
Friday were delighted with the work Of
the cast and with the splendid settings
of the play. The story like many OF
the movie shows of this time deals
with the war. Two young scientists.
man and woman having discovered
new explosive. the possession Of
which will give the rulership of the
world to any nation, and which also is
sure cure when applied in a certain
way to a deadly disease. They are
torn between giving their explosive to
their country and humanity which will
keep its terrific power secret. In the
meantime agents Of another country
discover the fact that they have in
vented high explosive and seek to
wrest their secret from them. How
they overcome the difficulties and how
patriotism triumphs is thrilling and
interesting story. A good serial and an
interesting news picture completes the
program, which will be repeated today.
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
A PUBLIC MARKET
NOW BEING TALKED

The Winslow Grange Fair demon
strated one thing to the satisfaction of
the people Of the city who are inter-
ested in the public market. and that Is,
that there is q splendid field for such
an institution in Waterville. The large
number Of people who went to the fair
solely to purchase the vegetables which
were for sale there bcaus they could
be purchased slightly cheaper than in
the local markets and we're fresh and
from local farms shows that if such a
market could be established in Water
willie the farmers would have an oppor-
tUnity to sell their produce at good
prices and get their cash without the
necessity and bother and time consum-
ing practice OF going from house to
other places where they have been es-
tablished has been due to the coopera-
ton Of business men and farmers ana
to many people it seems as though
Waterville offers particularly good
field for such market. 1t Is a com
paint frequently teing heard by
farmers who bring produce to
tie city that they are un'
able to dispose of their load at the
stores. And on the other hand traders
in the city complain that they are un-
able to purchase sufficient amount Of
farm produce. A public market should
remedy these conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
'SK0WHECAN

At the meeting of the Boys and Girls
Agricultural Club yesterday afternoon
the address Of welcome was extended to
the visitors by Thomas G. Lord, followed
by response given by William G. Bal
ley, Jr., or Harmony. State Leader
Mitchell delivered an address on Boys
and Girls Clubs" and Miss Alfredo Ellis,
assistant State leader, brought up the
topic of Cooking and Housekeeping for
All Of the Seasons"
County Agent Stiles presided and mu-
sic was furnished by a quartet compos-
ed OF Messrs. Mckinney, Raynor. La
Casce and Matson, with Miss Ella Saun-
ders pianist. After the meeting the Wis
itors were taken about town in auto
mobiles and were escorted to the various
industries in the community. Rev c. II.
mckinney entertained a large party in
the bowling alleys Of the Congrega tional
clubrooms. At about the boys and girls
were banqueted in Grand Army hall. The
post-prandial exercises were held, includ-
ing toasts. with c. r. Merrill as master
Of ceremonies. and later motion pictures
were enjoyed in the Opera house. The
session will probably be closed by noon
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
PAC|F|sT CLAUSE
New York Universalists
Reconvene and EX-
clude Resolution Pre-
viously Adopted

New York, Oct. IA pacifist
clause inserted in a resolution pledg-
ing support of the government in the
war, adopted yesterday by the New
York State Universalists' Convention
meeting in Brooklyn. caused the re-
converting of the convention and the
exclusion of the clause, it was iearned
today The resolution, after affirming
the. right of Universalists ito depart
from the recognized attitude of our
church and give their support as Uni
versalists to the present war" said
further: THAT we affirm for others
who feel equally led the similar right
to continue their agitation in favor
OF world peace. and, as conscientious
DIRECTORS, to refrain from military
service"
It was said that an Ohio clergyman,
not a member of the state organiza-
ton. had caused the introduction of
the clause. Some of the delegates
! learned that this minister planned to
send the resolution at once to a So
cialist newspaper published here ana
it was this which called special at
tention to the wording of the memorial
and brought about the action rescind-
ing it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
WINSL0W

The driving storm of Thursday eve
ming could not snow under the meet
ing Of Winslow farmers arranged in
the interest of the Farm Bureau
movement which is rapidly coming to
the front in the State and which in
Kennebec county is under the leader
ship Of County Agent A. L. Deerins
and Assistant State Leader P. w.
Monohan.
From the progress already made in
this and other states it is evident that
this organization is working in the
right line to enable farmers to Coop
crate successfully in the solution of
their local and individual problems In
one town livery krmer becamE p
member within short time. The same
opportunity is open to the men OF
Winslow and those who go in with a
determination to help push 1t are sure
to get good returns on the dollar
which is the me mbership fee. The fol-
lowing men who We're present at the
meeting may be referred to for infor-
nation: f. W. Blackwell. county chair
man: E W. Towle. local chairman; G.
a. Chamberlain. James L. Dean, Chas.
E. Lewis, F. II. Cushman, Chas. w.
Wixon, ]. b. Wixon and G, Fl. Downs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
PALERMO

CENTER-The funeral services Of
the late Sylvanus Bennett Jones were
held at his home Saturday. Oct. S, at
2 P M. Rev. RI. w. Abbott spoke words
of comfort. Many beautiful flowers
were brought by relatives and friends
There were great many out of town
people who attended. Mr.. Jones was a
lineal descendant Of Miles Standish
and John Alden. He was the son of
William and Mary Jones and was born
in Palermo Dec, 20, 1889. the third of
a family Of five.
When only II years old his father
died and he and his brother William,
who was two years older became the
support of the family. At II Mr.. Jones
and his brother went to California. He
made his home there for eight years.
During this time he sent his mother
money to buy the Chadwick place in
his native town. After he returned he
bought the George Worthing place that
Joined the farm he already owned In
May. 1862 he married Olive E. Erskine
of Palermo. They had two children,
William S. and Smile A. Their daugh-
ter died at five years of age and his
wife in March, 1916. The son, William
s., survives. and one brother. Novel;
o. Jones. After his marriage he farm
ed for few years and then went into
the egg and wool business in which he
continued until he went to Branch
Mills and bought store. For 10 years
he kept the store. At the end Of that
time his failing health caused him to
retire and return to his farm. He was
town collector for 10 years and town
treasurer as long as his health per-
mitted. He was a member of the Lib
erty lodge Of Free and Accepted Ma
sons, St Georges Royal Arch Chap
ter, and a charter member of Branch
Mills Grange
During his long life he was always
interested in the welfare Of those he
knew and all who went to him for help
received it. He was especially fond Of
children. His genial nature and broad
knowledge Of current topics made him
many friends. He will be greatly
missed not only by his son and his wife
who have frightened his last days by
their loving care, but also by his other
relatives and an unusually large cir
Gle Of friends. u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
Church Notices

GetcheIl street Free Baptist church,
Rev. John T. Thurston pastor: Morn
ing service at 1890 with sermon: Sunday
school at IL; 2. P. S. c. z. meeting at
6.45; evening service at 30 with sermon.
St Marks church (EpiscopaD. Center
Sunday school at 10 A. NJ; morning pray.
er at l045: evening prayer at I'D
Notre Dame {Catholic). Water street,
Rev. Father Jos. Drolet pastor: Masses
at S. 7.9 and high mass at 80; vespers
and benediction at 730 P. NJ.
st. Francis de Sales tCa,holic). Elm
street Rev. y. Charland pastor: Masses
at T. s, and $780, vespers at $50
Second Baptist church. Water street,
Rev. Isaac LaFleur pastor Morning SER
vice at 1890 with sermon by the pastor
Sunday school at 70: young peoples meet
ing at 6 P. NJ; evening service at 100.
Christian Science hall. Savings Bank
building, Main street. Services at 1880:
children's Sunday school at 1890: expert
NJ. Wednesday. Reading room open daily
except Sundays and legal HOLIDAYS. 4
circulating library Of authorized Christia n
Science literature IL maintained by the
society which is free to all
Advent Christian church. corner of
.Nudd and Pearl streets, Rev. T. J. Cool
broth pastor: Morning service at 10. 30
with sermon: Sunday school at u.S A.
NJ: evening service at Z; PRAYER meeting
Thursday evening at Z.
Sacred Heart church (Catholic). Rev.
Father KeaIy pastor: Masses at I, 9 and
1850; vespers al 80.
First First Baptist church, Elm street. DR..
OH Sunday school, 1870; anthem. The
L0rhs Is Exalted" response, Lad IIe.
Oh Father" Sunday school. with cIasses
ior-a classes, meets at noon: 7. P. 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13

c. e. opening meeting at Sc; preach.
ing, BEST or Second Best a study of
men who almost succeed: special ser.
mon to students: Evening Hymn py
quartet; duet. DAY Is Dying in the
West" BY Mr.. Malley and Miss Meser-
vey; violin, cornet. chorus.
Old Folks day will be observed at the
Pleasant street Methodist Episcopal
church tomorrow morning, and aged per-
sons will be furnished automobile convey
ance to the service. The pastor. Rev.
John NJ. Arters. will preach an appropri-
ate sermon upon the subject The Crown
of Glory" and other features of the
morning program will be especially in
honor of the invited guests. The Sunday
school will meet at the noon hour. and
special announcement will be made of the
plans for Rally day. which comes on
Sunday. Oct. 81 The Epworth League de-
votional service will be held at $50 F.
NJ. and the leader is Mrs. Ida B. Atwood.
whose subject will be The Country
Child in the Crowded City The evening
preaching service is at 7.3o O'Clock and
the sermon subject is THE Old Sword.
q plea for greater appreciation of The
Sword of the Spirit Which Is the Sword
Of God" At this service the chorus
choir will furnish music.
Unitarian church. Main street. Rev.
Frank L. Phalen minister: Morning ser
vice at 1880 with address by the minis.
ter subject, The Spirit of Columbus;
Sunday school and minister's class at l..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
w. II. s. at pittsfeId Today

The Waterville High school football
team will go to Pittsfield Saturday
morning to play the team of the Maine
Central Institute in the afternoon. The
Waterville boys have been training
hard all the week and will go into
the game in good condition and pre-
pared to put up a hard fight for VIC
tory. They realize that in playing the
Institute team they are facing a heav-
Ter eleven. drawn from a school which
has more students to select from and
with one or two stars who have made
name for themselves in preparatory
football in the state. Among the play
ers on the infield team is Crafty, who
was captain and fullback on the Wat
erville High School team last year.
A good number Of local people will
accompany the team to Pittsfeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
COLBY VS. NAVAL
RESERVE 2 P. M.

Waterville football fans will have
their first opportunity to see the Col
by football eleven in action Saturday
afternoon when 1t lines up against
tie Naval Reserve team OF Portland
in its first game of the season. Coach
Erwin has been assisted during the
past week by Art Smith. the forme
trainer. and although they had a very
small nucleus of last seasons team
to begin with. they have a good num-
her of preparatory school stars who
have entered this year and should be
able to mould a fairly speedy eleven
out Of the material at hand. The
game Saturday will give the local de-
voices an opportunity to size up just
how good a one. The game will be
called at o'clock in Alumni Field
ard large crowd Is expected to be
out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
Three-Fingered MOrdecai
Sues for Back Salary

Chicago Oct. 12.-Seeking to recover
$4,000 alleged to be due him in back
salary, Mordecai Brown. the noted
three fingered pitcher, has filed suit in
the United States district court here
for the appointment of a receiver for
the defunct Federal League.
Louis J. Behan, counsel for Brown,
said tonight that when the Federal
League signed a peace agreement with
organized baseball the leagues assets
were distributed among the clubs of
the National and American leagues.
Brown wants these assets collected and
receiver appointed for them.
Brown deserted organized baseball
and signed a three year contract at
salary of $500 year to manage the
st. Louis Federals. He was suisse
quen1y released and the league, il Is
claimed. agreed to meet the obliga
tons of his contract.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
OPEN SHOP FOR
NAVAL PLANT
AT FORE RIVER

Boston. Oct. 12.-Representatives OF h,
building trades unions Of this city lG
for Washington tonight to confer Wit
Secretary Daniels of the navy departmsr
regarding the open shop plans for ,h
construction company which is to built
the new 100000 naval plant for the Fore
River Shipbuilding Corporation Of squsr.
tum. Hearings on the subject have bee
held before the state committee on publ
safety. The failure to effect an adiu,.
ment Of the differences led Henry r. En-
dicott. the committees executive mar
ager, to suggest a reference Of the Which,
matter to the navy department
According to evidence laid before h.
public safety committee the constructs
company's representatives express a will
ingness to conform TO union wage and
hour rules but do not wish to bind h.
company to the employment of union mt
only. The labor representatives insif
that the Boston unions wage scale ans
working rules must apply on the entr
job If any union men work on il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13

Tho Maine central has grant
cd reduced rates to Portland
Saturday to people who wish
20 attend the football game which
will he PLAYED there between the Uni
vsr.i,v of Maine eleven and the one
homecoming tho Mllliken Regiment
7, 10 understood that a large number
~ the members Of the Milliken Reai-
mont will accompany the team to
Portland and that their friends ana
relatives in this section will have An
oppor,u nifty To see them there. The
people NJ Portland have arranged
series ~ entertainments and the day
will. " ~ expected. he very pleasant
ono for tho hovs and their friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13

The Four Minute Men, who did such
eHective work in telling of the OBJ
1ects of the war to the patrons of the
moving picture houses, have now been
pressed into service to aid in the Lib
erty bond campaign and will begin
their work Saturday evening. with r.
w. Clair Esq. At the City Opera
House, Rev. Frank l.. Phalen at the
SILVER and F. 4. Shepherd at the BIZ
lou. 1t is the plan to follow exactly
that used in the former campaign and
big boom for the loan in this CITY is
looked forward to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
MT. VERNON
], Frank Hammond

J. Frank Hammond died at his home
in this town Friday evening as re-
suit of an apoplectic stroke. d.
Mr.. Hammond was one Of the hes.
known citizens of Mt. Vernon, where
he had made his home for the past
10 years. He had been prominent in
town affairs and was always inter-
ested in public matters.
In politics. Republican. he had been
for several years a member OF Yer
non Valley Lodge, F. and A. NJ. and
of Trinity Commandery, knights
Templar.
Mr.. Hammond was born in Maine GO
years ago. He is survived by a wild
ow Carrie 3. Hammond.
Funeral services will be held at M.
Pleasant cemetery in Augusta on Mon.
day afternoon, Oct. Is, at O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
WORK OF LIBRARY
Paper by Rev. H. ;
Dunnack Feature q,
State S. S. Conventio,

Rockland. Me-. Oct. 12.-Ststs
brarian Henry E. Dunnack Of =
gusta, who was to have addrs.'
the State Sunday School conver,
on Friday on The Library as an p.
Gator" was unable to attend. bur ~
his manuscript and the reading a,
was much enjoyed. weighty WIN :.
tistical fact and rich in literary .,.s
Grafton.
1t said that all people are beco,,.
readers. The newspaper in the ~
three decades have raised the num-.
fof those in this country who ma
use of print for recreation and :
formation to many millions A..
every day the newspaper gathers ma.
and prints more of all that touch
life. In their magazine departms,'
they publish the novels. ESSAYS. no..'
dramas, histories and Geographic, y
the best writer's.
The newspapers are our educa,ic,,
salvation. for they enable us to :.
Quire, in the simplest and ouic...
way. a little of the vast mass o. /,
formation which the worlds web :,
wires. reticulation of rails and fleets !,
ocean ferries will daily bring us n.
all outside agencies it is the nsv,
paper which helps to make the LIMA.
known. l do not need to enlare. y.
their almost universal sympathy n,
the work of the library. their unfayp,.
courtesy toward it, their READINGS, !.
print material in regard to it,
"Since Boston, 81 years ago. set \.
fore the world the first example az I,
library for the free circulation A,
books at public cost, such Nbr,,..
have been multiplied with extraors
nary rapidity and made almost un,,
versal in our American cities ar
towns.
THE library and the laboratory h,,.
already practically revolutionized a.
methods of higher education. In N.
really modern university, the CHI,
building is the library. m,
library. so years ago unknown, hss M,
come today the center of the ins,itu
TONS intellectual activity"
1T is a matter OF cousnh
lation that today the library Is pn
pared to supply almost any demanded
books dealing with education, agrirpl
ture. business methods, industrial A.
cupations,- road and bridge build,p,
hygiene, economics and all forms 4
social service. The library co.ope,
ates with the colleges. high school
and academies. with societies and No
mems clubs in providing special m.
terial for debates and club papers
THE following facts will prove m
teresting to everyone: There are ~
travelling Libraries. divided as follows
regular or, general, ISL: Mothers, 1
Juvenile. "a: Special High School. q
Teachers, 81: Special, 81. The sps
Gals include those made up on reoue.
for study clubs. schools and oranges
"Since July /. 1916, 100 towns hav
had or now have travelling Iihrare,
Three hundred and eight librars
have been sent out-divided among h
counties as follows: Androscoggin
Aroostook. "a: Cumberland, 10: Frank
lin, 4; Hancock, IT; Kennebec, 8,
Knox. 8; Lincoln. Is: Oxford. 20
Penobscot, 80; Piscataquis, 10 SAGA
dahoc, 4; Somerset. 10; Waldo IL
Washington. IS; York, 2S-13.45O vol
umes.
There are 40 free public librari.
in Maine. that is. libraries receivin
State aid. In addition, there are |
public libraries supported wholly b
towns and clubs"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13

Trains which went through the city
early Friday morning from the East
had several inches Of snow on the tops
of the cars. The reports that came In
we're that the storm was snow in the
east and north Of the city and that
several inches fell at Greenville. The
storm was a cold one, tying up cleo
trio service in several places but did
not affect things in this city. 1t was
very disagreeable storm in tht city
and one that people hope will not be
repeated, for a time at least
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
BROWN u, HOLY CROSS 6

Worcester Mass. Oct. 12.-Brown Uni
versity football team was scored on for the
first time this year by Holy Cross today,
which played its first game of the season
and crossed the Brown goal line for touch
down. Brown won the game by a score Of
81 to s. The summary:
Touchdowns Brooks, Armstrong, Coulter,
Connolly Goals from touchdowns Gordon,
Armstrong 2. Goals from field Gordon.
Higgins. Referee. Bergin OF Princeton. I'm
pire, Marshall OF Harvard, Lineman, Camel
OF Tufts. Time. four Ism. periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
POLITICAL RALLIES
BY ALL PARTIES At
ARMY CAN1oNMEN1s

Washington. Oct. 12.-Citizen SOL
diers in the National Army tranin1
cantonments will not have 10 foree9
the privilege of attending polihcsi
meetings this fall. Secretary BAKE
announced tonight that he had ~
proved an order by Mai. Gen. :
Franklin Bell. commanding al Canl
Upton. New York. permitting pol!tie'
gatherings in camp under proper rev
ulations. and that the ruling would "
ply to all the camps.
The conditions are that there shsp
he no interference with the ser'or
work of training the troops and tn'.
full equality of opportunity shall ="
given all political parties. II 10 W
derstood. also. that Gen. Bells proh.
bition of disloyal utterances will 81
ply generally.
Where the state laws provide "
taking the ballots Of soldiers aose.
from their lawful voting places
state commissions or otherwise, se
polling Of the troops will be facilita.'.
by the military commanders QUITE
the municipal and state elections,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
Coburn Versus Oak Grove

The Coburn Classical Institute foot :
ball team will play its first game OF
the season Saturday forenoon with tho
YAK Grove team. The local boys have
oeen practicing faithfully under the
direction OF Coach Bsgnall and a good
team has been assembled 1t will 30
into the game against Oak Grove with
the following lineup: Left end. Sulli-
van; left tackle. Frude; left guard.
LAWYER: center Morse; right guard.
Hall; right tackle, Walstenholm; right
end, Simpson: quarterback. Durefo;
left half back, Ramsdell; right half
back, Haynes; fullback. Ager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-13
ALMA

Mrs Clarence Hilton and Mrs. Andrew
Leighton went to Wiscasset Tuesday for
the day.
Mrs. Lizzie Hodgkins is the guest Of
friends In Augusta
Mrs. Leroy Hayward has returned
home from Portland.
Mrs. Mary Peaslee is a guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Hilton in Augusta.
Frederick Woods. formerly Of Portland,
was guest Of Mr.. and Mrs Andrew
Leighton Wednesday.
Mrs. Perlie Hilton will go to Augusta
the latter part Of this week for a several
days visit.