Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-14

Little heart. little heart. ah, for thy
purity
Could 7 but peer in thy chambers Of
Then might learn thy dear dream of
futurity,
untold.
Roscoe Gilmore Stott-
Ducks are reported having arrived by
the thousands at Merrymeeting bay, ear
lier than usual and indicating a fine sea-
Der.
The leveling Of the old salt sheds on
Houghtons wharf at Bath discloses the
kind Of work and material put into such
buildings some so years ago when built.
Tmbers sx1O and 10xi2 inches through
were found in abundance and they were
as sound the day they were fastened
together.
Archelus H. Bachelor on Saturday
D. Warren Co. of Westbrook, being with
two exceptions the oldest employee of
that firm. He was born Nov. rs, 1s47 in
Gorham, moving to Westbrook, then
known as Saccarappa, in 1857 and in 4Au-
gust 1867 entering the paper company's
employ He is a Mason. Odd Fellow. Red
Man, knight Of Pythias, and member of
Warren Council. O. T. A. NJ
Sir William Mortimer Clark who died
Saturday at his summer home at Prout's
Neck, was well known in Maine having
often visited here. He was 50 years of age
Lady Clark and a son died some years
ago. Miss Mortimer Clark and Miss Elsie
Clark. daughters, were with their father
at the time of his death Sir William
was a successful lawyer and cared little
for politics. but being nominated for
lieutenant governor of Ontario when Earl
Gray was governor general, he won and
continued in office for some wears
Bangor man who was caught in one
of those recent terrific thunder storms
while in the woods on a canoe trip on the
West branch, admits that he was at first
about frightened out of his wits but dis
covering that his guide was but little
bothered by the commotion. began to
take notice of what was going on about
him. Among other things he saw was
deer, moose and other wild animals DASH
ing about in fear and frenzy-so MANY of
them that he is convinced there is no
scarcity of game in that section.
The new hospital on the Cove road at
Greenville is ready for occupancy. 1t is a
handsome building and well equipped
with modern conveniences and outfit 1t
has fine location and the grading of the
grounds adds much to its beauty
The summer tourist business. which ap-
peared short time a go Of being in danger
OF falling below what was expected, has
taken brace and is now doing very NICE
ly. according to reports from many of
the resorts.
Portland feels better since the passage
and signing by the President of the river
and harbor bill which carries an appro-
prlatlon for improvements on her harbor
The channel will be deepened to admit
steamers drawing 80 feet and lodges and
mud banks will be removed
Machiasport is having an Old Home
Week. with scores of former residents
and friends returning for visit 1t be-
gan Monday with school day: TODAY
Tuesday) will be Bear Island day:
Wednesday circle day at Fort O'Brien;
Thursday Brown Bible class day in Lib
erty hall; Friday day at Howards cove
mountain and beach. Saturday church
and parsonage day. The Brown class,
composed of IL girls was the originator
and prime mover in the Old Home week
Plan and it has grown to such an extent
that every home in the place is full to
overlooking with guests
The Maine Daughters of the American
Revolution. numbering over 1900 members
have been assigned in the war relief work
to knit for the seamen on the L. S. s.
Nicholson and that means that the lads
Of that craft will soon be well supplied
with the finest Of helmets, muff1ers.
wrstlets and sweaters.
Rev. O. W. Folsom of Bath went Satur-
day to Newburyport, Mass, and on Sun
day he filed the pulpit of the Congrega.
tional church. where As years ago he be-
gan his first pastorate, remaining there
T. years. Mr.. Folsom had but two pastor
ates during his IS years in the ministry.
how beng pastor emeritus of the Winter
Street Congregational church at Bath.
Passengers on the Calvin Austin had a
taste OF war conditions Saturday, when
the steamer ran into a submarine net at
the entrance to Boston harbor and also
bumped into a bell buoy outside Fog
was the cause.
Portland is to have another visit from
Madame Sara Bernhard, sometime in
September.
Bath people, knowing that Bath work.
men had much to do with the perfect
working Of the machinery in the speed
boat Miss Detroit. were interested to
learn that on Saturday she was sent over
course at Alexandra, y. Y, at a rate