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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
CHAMPIONSHIP
GAME WEDNESDAY

A championship baseball game will be
played in the city on Wednesday after
noon between the Colby and University
Of Maine teams. The Colby Aoys have
been having daily practice during the
past week since their horrible showing
in the Bowdoin contest and expect to
put up an entirely different showing.
1t is probable that Fahey. the Freshman
pitcher. will do the twirling, while Ell
Their Huber or Driscoll will be behind
the bat. The remainder of the team
will be the same, Ashworth at first,
Heyes at second, Fraas at shortstop.
Driscol! or Greeniaw at third, Buchanan
in left field, Captain Deasey in center
field and Lawrence or Tyler in right
field. kain. the left-hander who did
fair job against Bowdoin. will prob
ably also have a Chance to show what
he can do and certainly will if Fahey
goes at all unsteady The game will
start at $50 and should be an interest
ing contest as the Colby boys have
shown some fast baseball and have the
confidence that one win over Maine nat
uraily gives them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
FIRE TUESDAY
AT COAL PLANT

The fire department was called out at
o'clock Tuesday afternoon by an
alarm from Box 1874 70: a fire in the
roof Of one of the buildings of the G..
s. Flood & Co coal plant. The fire had
worked down into the partitions and
had good start before it was discov-
cred. The department made a quick run
and had water on the blaze almost be-
fore the alarm had stopped ringing. II
was all out in less than half an hour
ably will cover it.
The flames were breaking through the
roof in several places when the men ar
rived and with the high wind blowing,
and the mass of dry wooden buildings
in that section it looked serious for a
minute and Chief Berry took no chanc-
es but ordered three lines of hose laid
at once. The flames were however where
they could be gotten at without a great
deal OF trouble and in a short time the
two lines which were used proved suf-
fcicnt TO drown them out There was
iery little wood in the sheds and out
side Of the damage to the roof the firm
csc1rcd without loss
The fire attracted a great crowd, and
there was the usual rush OF automobiles
through the street following the fire
department and that someone was not
killed was a wonder as people were
running up the street and across it.
TIE machines were darting in and out
around each other and the slower NOV
ing teams and travelling at very high
rate OF speed. 4 number of people
spoke Of the great danger that it was
to the people who CHARGED TO be in the
street and Of the nuisance that 1t is
bound to be to the fremen also.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
DEALERS PUZZLE
OVER ORDERS

Local consumers Of coal read with
interest the statements OF the federal
bureau in charge OF the coal situation
that there was plenty Of coal and no
rNasoN for the increase in price. but
Che tl:in~ that they cannot understand
if that Is 80 is Why the dealers herc
have not heard Of it and the dealers
here cannot understand why tho
wholesalers whom they buy have not
heor'l Of it. Local men say that thew
ar" mailing less money than ever OF
cool ana that it s costing them more
and more. rot Only to buy but for the
frcigFt ITt"s ard for handling AMI
that the business is getting harder and
harder. The consumer is paving
nreat deal more. ard he has TO wait
from one 70 three days aftor he teives
an order before ne gets any
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
DAY POPULAR
INSTITUTE PLANS

Local church people ore looking for
ward with q great deal of interest to
the Missionary Education Movement.
ono Day Ponular Institute which will
be held at the Congregational church
in this CITY Wednesday afternoon and
evening. TIE program has been an
nounccd in the papers and it is one
that appeals to the people who are in
terestcd in church work. The speakers
will be Rev. \. NJ. Parker Of Maiden.
Mass. chairman of the New England
committee Of the Missionary Educa-
ton Movement. Ralph +. Dinendorfcr
of New York. educational secretary Of
the Methodist Mission Boards of New
York City and Few. c. Z. Tilden, Bap-
fist missionary from Assam. A large
attendance is locked forward to by the
local committee in charge of the pro-
gram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
A Radio Controlled Torpedo.

A. f.. Ericsson, one OF the radio
operators in charge OF the naval wire
less station here has received word
from Patent Attorney 8. o. Edmonds.
New York. that his application for a
patent on radio controlled torpedo Is
nearing its final stages of acceptance
at the Patent Office In Washington
Mr.. Ericsson has invented a torpedo
control system which may be used
from shore or from ship and he be-
heves II will be great feature in
running down submarines. The prop
osit'on Is being financed by q. A.
Wnipple. secretary to Willis Sharpe
Rilmer. the "Swamproot King" with
whom Mr. Ericsson took a four months
trip to the West Indies. The torpedo
controlled by his patent. win have
speed OF Is miles an hour Bath
Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

It now looks as though It would take
two special cars to carry all the Wa
terviile High school supporters that
want to go to Augusta on Wednesday
afternoon to see the Waterville-C ony
High game. The local team has the
confidence OF the baseball lovers of the
city and has large number Of sup
nortars who want to see them como
through with win for the remainder
OF the games they play and they feel
that good number OF supporters on
hand is help to the team and are will
irg to do their share. The specials will
leave at 1910 and will return immedi-
ately after the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
COMING EVENTS

May 16-Grand Temple Pythian Sister,
annual convention. Augusta.
May 16-Grand Lodge, X. of p. annual
convention, Augusta.
May Northumberland United Baptist As
ISOLATION annual meeting. First Baptist
church, Portland.
May 16-Annual meeting Of the Maine
Retail Dry Goods Association at Bangor
May 16-17-AroCs took Sunday School As'
sociation, annual convention, Fort FAIR
field.
May 17-Centennial observance. Second
Baptist church. st. George
May estate Highway commission hear
Tag to determine whether highway leading
from Topsham through Pejepscct 20 Lew
iston shall be designated as State road
at 2, Brunswick.
May 1S-Eastern Somerset Teacher
convention. annual session. odd Fellows
building. Portland.
June 13-14-Annusl session OF the Maine
Conference Of Unitarian churches, Az
gusta.
July 9-lS-Annual conferences Of super.
intendents OF schools and Secondary
school principals. Castine.
July 16-AUgust Estate summer schools
for Teachers. Castinc, Pennington and
Machias.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
LOCAL M AN
HAS BIG STOCK

One local man is reported to be I'M
worried by tho rise in price OF various
commodities and to be ready for any
thine. # the man has been CORRECTLY
quoted he has in stock at the present
time. n barrel of sugar. EIGHT barrels
Of -four. large amount of all kinds
of canned goods and coal enough to
last him over = wear. He saws that he
had TO get the -four a barrel at time
from different grocers. the SUGAR by
tho bagfm and the coal by TIE half tor
bit he has it all in and is not worry
ing about what the war may bring
forth. AS his family consists Of his
wife End himself tie ar,ount which he
has on hard ought to last for some
time. especially as he says he is now
huvinc as he needs and is keeping this
for an emergency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

Tuesday was a reversion to winter
again, the thermometer being at low
place all day. There was high wind
also which made the weather more dis
agreeable. Reports that were received
during the day were that there had
been six inches of snow during the day
at Kinco. Everyone who has any
planting to do being obliged to hold
it up owing to the wet and cold wealth
er and many are getting somewhat
discouraged over the outlook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
CLINTON

NORTH-B. X. Wright went to
Northern Maine junction Monday.
Walter GOwen was In Pittsfield on
business recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Jones went 70
Riverside Monday.
Amos Kent purchased a horse Mon
day.
Mrs. Frank Huntly Of Bowdoinham
IS passing few days with her niece.
MRS. Charles Dixon. and sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Goodridge.
Charles Boothby and sister. Miss He
lena Boothby of Lewiston. passed
Sunday with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. A. Boothby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
ALBION

Rev. and Mrs. n. NJ. Heikes OF Lynn,
Mass, arrived Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Young Of Ma
tin!cus are the parents of baby boy
born last week. Mrs. Young is at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Fowler.
Mrs. Tobey who has been caring for
Mrs. Charles Billings for several
months. has returned to her home OF
Branch Mills. Mrs. Edwards OF LIB
erty is caring for Mrs. Billings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
Unclaimed Mail,

Mer-Anderson, G. J. Barney. Joe
L.: Blanchard. Mr.. William; Campbell,
Mr.. Glover: Eaton, Mr.. Carl D.; Fitz.
Mr.. John r.: Foster. Mr.. F. B.; Luby.
Mr.. John: Morrill,, Bert; Pillabury. Mr..
w. H.: Thourlough. Mr.. H. H.: Turfel,
James.
Foreien--Coderre, Mr.. Jilbert: Fed
erico. Mr.. Panfilo; Price. Miss Mary
Wood.
Women--Allen. Mrs. Rose: Bragg
Mrs Eldora; Cook. Miss Addie; Da-
mon. Miss Edna NJ; Davis. Miss
Georgia F.: Davis, Mrs. H. H.: Dickey,
Mrs. Herbert r.; Gray. Miss Ethel:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
BOWDOINHAM

Mrs. Ella FerTtn Brown. wife Of william
w. Brown. for many years POSTMASTER
in Bowdoinham. died Sunday. aged
years. Besides the husband, four sisters
survive. Funeral services will be wednes.
day afternoon. Burial will be In Rich
mond, her native town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

The students Of the various schools
of the city were busy on Tuesday in
ducing their parents to visit the school
they attend Wednesday afternoon. as
the banner which i given by the Pa
rent-Teacher Association is TO be
awarded again Wednesday for the
room having the largest percentage of
parents in attendance during the aft
ernoon, it being a rule Of the commit
tee that = parent must remain in the
school room for u minutes 20 be
counted. Porents having pupils IL moro
than one room may visit and be count
cd in each
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
Liquor LibeIs

The Nbels on nine lots Of liquors
which had been seized by the sheriffs
expired Tuesday and in three cases
they were ordered returned to the
owners as there was no indication that
they were intended for illegal sale. In
four cases they were ordered condemn
ed and turned over to the sheriff and
two cases were continued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

The North Grammar School baseball
team defeated the Myrtle street team
on the car shop grounds Monday ar
ternoon by score of to ). The bat
teries were. North Grammer Saucer,
Sterling and McCorrison: for Myrtle
street. Ia Baron. Gilbert and Leland.
King was the umpire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

TWO new storehouses are to be built
by the Hollingsworth & Whitney Co.
this summer They will require about
100000 brick ard the contract for do
ing the WORK has been let to the Hor-
ace Purinton Co. which wiz! begin
work at once
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

A hearing lasting practically all day
was held in the municipal court room
Tuesday before Recorder Plumstead,
it being an action brought by a local
woman for separate maintenance. The
hearing was rather a spicy one and
was we'll attended by spectators. The
recorder reserved his decision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

The Coburn baseball team will go to
Hebron Wednesday morning to meet
the Hebron nine. The Coburn boys feel
that the bad boating that they got at
Kcnts Hill was the result Of the day
combined with little hard luck. all
the breaks of the game going to the
other fellows. They will put in a strong
team against Hebron and hope to come
home winners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

There was a largely attended meet
ing of the ladies' who are interested IN
the Red Cross work a. tho headouar-
ters Monday afternoon and great
deal az work was accomplished. II i;
Tanned 10 lave these meetings every
afternoon and TO have something that
will be useful for the ladies to do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

Harold f. Libby Of this city who is
training at Marblehead for the coast
patrol and Donald knovlton of Fairfield
who is in the medical service as a
chemist have returned to their stations
after short visit at their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

The people Of the city are much
plased to know that tie boys of Com
pany Fl are making such a hit with
Bath folks. but they all fully expected
it. as in their opinion there are no finer
set of boys than are to be found III
Company II. The report Of the lobster
dinner given them was of particular
interest to the people here as showing
that the interest Of the people in the
boys was real and that they are show
ing it in various ways. that cannot fail
to be pleasing to the soldiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

The firm of Cary 6, Cyr started work
Tuesday afternoon on an addition to
the building at the corner of Main and
Common streets owned by the Gilman
estate The new building will be fire.
proof in construction and will be used
by the Larkin Tobacco Co. as the Har-
mon Restaurant will occupy the whole
of the second floor of the building.
Work on the addition is to be rushed in
order to have it done before the first of
July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

Charles T.. Davis. who was recently
elected TO the position Of the Grand
secretary OF IN" Masonic bodies of the
state. completed his duties at III" 6.
$. Flood &: 90. Office, Monday evening
and will leave on Tuesday morning for
Port1a nd 10 assume his duties there.
lie expects to be hack and forth for
tho comirr week and 10 settle there
pcrinnnentlN IN about a WoeE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
A. DrlDl4nr

The aggregate of livestock at Brighton.
WATERFOWL and the local slaughter
houses:
This week: Cattle 1853, sheep 1926,
calves 5s15. hogs 2l,244.
Last week: Cattle 1870, sheep 12le.
calves 1896 hogs 2l.5S8.
One year ago: Cattle 1910, sheep 3727,
calves 1898. hogs 1861
MAINE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle SIC. sheep %. calves sos, hogs COS.
TONE OF THE MARKET.
Beef cattle were in fairly good sup
ply at the yards but the demand was
active and prices held strong at some
advance. For even the poorest cows.
shippers wanted not less than 8 cents
and in practically all cases obtained
fully this figure. This contrasts sharp
ly with the market some years ago,
when bologna cows sold down to ia
al IL cents and the best fancy steers
brought about cents. For the best
heavy steers the market ranged from
11Tl2c, with good quality 1oGfl1c, and
ordinary to fair sff1oc. The best cows
sold from sT1ac with an occasional ex-
ira choice COW higher Good quality
COWS sold at s1sc, ordinary to fair "a
Sc. and poor cows. bo,ognas and can
ners s"1c. Bulls brought from about
s Lease.
Veal calves were In ample supply
with no change in market nricas. Good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

A large number Of river drivers were
on the morning train from Bangor on
Tuesday transferring across TO the
Somerset train at this station. All of
them were sober. proving that the lid is
still doing. business over in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

Mrs Maggie Burns. 90. was run over by
an automobile driven by Joseph polake-
wieh OF Portland. formerly OF Biddeford.
on Main street, saco. late Monday. Her
collar bone was broken and hor boav
bruised. She is At the Weber hospitai
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

The regular meeting of the Pythian
Sisters will be held at the knights of
Pythias hail on "Wednesday evening.
Following the work refreshments will
be served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

.Green- Howe. Susie L.; john
ston. Mrs J.. c.; Marcia, Mrs. Nit
chell: Narrow. Miss Leona; Morey,
Mrs. vessie: Parsons. Mrs. w. H.;
Randell, Mrs. Lena: Warner, Mrs.
Robert; York, Miss Violet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

Mrs. c. +. Emery and Miss Bessie
Gordon Of ST. Adams who have been in
the city for few days have returned
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
ssoston Livestock Market

specially Reported tor the Kennebec
Journal.
Stock Yards, May Is.
MAINE.
At Brighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Proctor went to
their cottage OF Cape Elizabeth Tues
day morning where they will be-for the
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

4 special meeting of the board OF al
dermen will be held at 1880 p. m. We'd
nesday to consider some matters
brought up by the var situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

Paul H. Lovejoy of Boston was call
ing on friends in the city for time
Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

William T. Sterling OF WaterT;lle has
been appointed Assistant Department
Inspector o. kennebec Camp, United
SPA isn War NrrteanS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

The marriage intentions of William
A. Jones and Miss Lucy 3. Landry were
placed on file at the city clerks office
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

Fred H. Ramsdell went to Dover and
Foxcroft Tuesday on business for the
Maine Central railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

Mrs. E. r. Brenmer and daughter,
Miss Della We're calling on friends
and doing some shopping in the city
sGay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

Allie Manson Of North New Portland
was business caller in the city Tor
short time Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

We might call this picture "Katydid
ma Katydidn't.' because you see be-
ore you tn lefore and after effects OF
o,ir
FINE DENTISTRY.
eve not Only beautify the mouth, but
Ne add to your health. It's the latest
'tientihc fac: that mastication means
highest health: and you CAN'T masti-
ate with poor teeth. Gold crowns
vcll-htting sets. filings of all kinds.
nc. Expert dentistry. absolutely pain
ass methods. decent prices. Examina :
t,ns free
DR.. s. A. COBB,
MAINE DENTAL pARLoRS
Telephone 339.W.
ltriedtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

Although official figures are not avail
able, y is said on unofficial figures that
Waterville's quota to be selected by the
selective draft as about 10 be passed in
Congress will be so for IT, first levy Of
soldiers and that the same number Of
young mon Will have TO go each time
the levy is made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

An automobile containing a man and
lis wife and three sons passed through
the city Monday afternoon on route
s-om Florida to Moosehead Lake. Tho
rartv car,o upon q local autoist mired
il, the mud o short distance down on
thu Sidrey road and We're able t"
drive arolrd him and then pull him
ort The man said that it was the
frst really lad road they had
scen since they left Florida
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

Monday brought no change in the
strike situation except perhaps an in
creased denomination on the part Of
the mon not to give in to MessrS. Nc
Douald md Douglass. 1t was an
nouncod Monday that more than 40
rncn who had heen employed in the
yhops nni on the road and who were
rot previously members of the union
had Joined since the walkout On ev-
erv hand came offers of help for the
men IL thev needed il and there seems
no doubt but what they will he able to
hold out without trouble until they
yin. The meeting which was held Mon
dar was largely attended. there being a
number from some of the smaller
towns about here and they were all
united and ready 10 hold out to the
end. The same reports We're made
from the men who are out in the other
places T'ne ~ the fremen who is selling
tickets for the ball which is to he Civ
on by the Big Four Bro'herhoods said
voniav thu: they could not got ticket
rwinted fast enough. as everyone about
wanted to buy one or more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

There vas "A largely attended meet
i . "f the ladies' Of the city who are
Ca take the first aid instruction under
the auspices Of the Red Cross. with
Dr.. n. T. Crasin and EalIh Reynolds
~ instructors. The meeting vas
Geld in the Ped Cross Headquarters in
Gle Pulsifer Building and the ladies
vere given an hour Of the first part Of
the worl; Of first aid. The class will
te continued weekly until tho whole
subject f. covered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

II" "Gopdhye" social which w&s
Bold RI III" First BAPTIST vestr'' Mon
DAY evening was largely attended and
proved to be Il very interesting event.
SUPPER was served al o'clock and
-his was followed by social hour.
There was a history OF past nssocia-
toms IN the place. given by one of the
hides and . proDhecy of what is TO
dome. gfvci. by Mrs. W. a. Smith.
Tho whole closed with an oldfash-
Toned spelling school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
Maine Teachers Meetings

May lS-Friday. Eastern Somerset coun
ty, Harmony.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-11-15
RED CROSS.

Great enthusiasm is being shown in
the Red Cross work We are making
speciality Of bandage work at pres
ent, but patterns for different gar
ments than we have made before have
been received and there viii be great
deal of sewing to be done.
TIL Columbus club ladies gave Thurs
day afternoon to the cause These lad
les have several miles to come and we
surely appreciate their efforts.
The Federated Aid win sew this
week, on Friday. A large attendance
is expected.
Ninety-six comfort bags, each con.
tanning / khaki handkerchief, ] pair
socks, knitted wash cloth, tablet, pen
ell, envelopes, comb, mirror, tooth
brush and paste, drinking cup, tobacco,
pipe and cigarettes, were sent out last
week
Martha Common took out a member
ship and VIM. Wikoff donated s4.95
this week