davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13

1t was at first thought that 100 more
men would have to be called, but
according to Judge Danforth Of the
board 1t Is now thought that only halt
Of that number will be needed from
which to get a sufficient number for
the Somerset county quota. The no.
tees for the so additional men Will
probably be sent out some time to-
day.
The exemption board Of Somerst
county had three busy days the last
OF the week examining the drafted
men OF the first quota. While no names
were given out from the examining
headquarters several Of the local young
men who were numbered among those
up for examination reported for them
selves. Among those who failed to
pass were Attorney John Lewis, Harry
Green, DR.. Arthur Z. Rodden, James
Barrett and Archie D. Gotta. Leon W.
Symonds. son Of John D. Symons.,
passed the examination satisfactorily
and Earle Tantish, another Skowhe.
gar man, passed on the first examf-
nation, but because Of some mistake
was to undergo second examination.
James Gallant Of Skowhegan and Per-
ley Laney of East Madison Is also re-
ported as having passed. Leon Sy-
monds did not file exemption papers.
Frank Conroy, included in the quota.
has already Joined his company In
Massachuse tts and Sherman n. Shun,.
way OF this town has enlisted as q
member Of Co. E.
Mrs. VIII Wharf and daushters
Gala and Elizabeth of Caratunk. who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Wharf,, have gone to Bath to Wis.,
1t relatives. Miss EthSyn Lawrence of
Watervile has also been visiting at
the Wharf, home and with the fam
lily OF Ernest Fentiman.
Rev. George Merriam preached In
the Baptist church at Sanford Sunday.
departing on the midday train Sat-
urday. His son Ralph Foster Merriam,
who has been enjoying q visit at his
nome. left at the same time on his re-
turn to Cleveland. Ohio.
Miss S. Madeline Ward, who Is sum.
mering at Lakewood. left Saturday on
the midday train to visit at her WIN
ter home in Dorchester. Mass. and
to pass a few days with her sister.
Miss May Ward
Miss Augusta H. Savage. who has
been the guest Of her parents. Mr.. ana
MRS. Jewett Savage. left Saturday on
her return to Boston.
Mrs. Lena b. Mehane of Richmond. a
former teacher in the schools has been
visiting with Mrs. F. G. Nye. before
going to st. Adams to visit her ma
rents. Her husband. DIR. William Me.
bane. has gone South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
New Advertisements Today

New Advertisements Today
For Sale-Buick.
Found-Raincoat.
Lost-Two heifers.
For Sale-ReStaurant
For sale-Mare colt.
Lost-Traveling bag.
Wanted-Dressmakin
For sale-Gasoline engine.
Wanted-Children to board.
Wanted-Couple not under 40.
Wanted-Girl or woman clerk.
TO let-Bungalow at Capitol Island.
Wanted-Kitchen woman and table girl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
A BOOKKEEPER

with some knowledge Of tyPeWrtng.
Apply to c. q. Paine, 76 State street,
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
Wanted-Male Help
WANTED

s HAMPERS on army trench shoes, 8
rows, 45o. doz. and 10 per cent. bonus.
Apply to the Pennington Shoe Co., Do
YER, N. H., or call by phone 1888.
aug13d6ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
OUTFIT, GASOLINE

engine with Gray separator, all in good
running order; new set of double wheels
for double jigger. dropped axle forward 2
inches, same behind IA inches; also a
good stock farm, good state of cultiva-
ton, good buildings, plenty wood and
lumber, big orchard, GOOD pasture for %
head, near State road; will sell at a bar
gain. Victor j. Ring, p. o. Gardiner. R.
F. D. Is. Tel. 80 Richmond. aug9-l3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
Somerset Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers have
lately been recorded at the office Of the
Somerset registry OF deeds:
Palmyra-E. A. Carpenter to B. L.
Palmer, part Of Sewell B. Millett farm
lying west OF the road.
Anson-George B. Nye to John j.
Locke. land with buildings on county road
leading from Sawyers Mills.
Canaan-Charles A. Boston to George
L. Tobey, land near Cooper lot: Samuel
F. Hubbard ct ais. to Eugene J. Drawn
ct al, land near tho Frank G. Penney
property; Eugene J. Drawn ct al. to Hot
ace 0. Bean. same premises conveyed to
John N. Drawn ana Eugene Drawn.
Pittsfleld-John W. Manson, Tr.. to
Pittsfeld National Bank.
Observation-Disclosures r. Lewis &c
James w. Tracey: Charles A. Whiting ia
Leroy r. Folsom. undivided half part OF
storehouse used in potato business, be-
tween Maine Central Railroad and Rail
road avenue.
Athens-w. D. Hutchins to William B
Kendall.
Madison-L. c. Folsom to Charles M
Kent; Charles F. Kent ct al. to George
H. viles, land beginning on south limo OF
road leading easterly from Madison vii
lage. consideration $500.
Cornville-May knight ct al. to Hora'
ito H. Dodge. land on Moluncus road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
Auburn Couple Married in Saeo

e. Eugene Keller. . barber Of Auburn,
and Mrs. Nellie E. Daley. also Of Au-
burn, went Friday to Saco where they
were united in marriage by City Solicitor
Clifton Hewes. The ceremony was per-
formed in his Office in Odd Fellows block
This is the second marriage q both bride
and groom. The bride is the daughter Of
Mrs Ella H. Bennett Of Canton. Mr. and
Mrs. Keller will reside IN Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
Observation-Disclosures

WITH THE BIG GRAIN cRop vo,,
will need a LIST class thresher ON I,..,.
liant COR Sterling) is the standard
snresper and will do the work right. A
sooo stock at present. J.tE. McCormick
g CON- Augusta-Watervil augl3d2w
CHiLCREN TO BOARD, GOOD
n n and best of care. Price s. per week.
I Mrs. Hattie Pierce, National Soldiers
.-ols. augl3d1ws
DHEsSMAkER WOULD LIKE EN-.
easements. VIII also do all kinds fam
lily sewing. Terms 50 per week. Addras.
MIS-. a. ~. Gordon. Litchfield, Maine.
aug13d6t"
COUPLE NOT UNDER 40 70 CARE
Tor few head stock and farm during win
ter. NO children preferred. CAN or write
T. w. Walker, Dresden Mills aug13dSts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13

Following an investigation which
has been in order here for few days
under the direction Of State Detec-
tive Max Boiler with the aid of the
local police force. Mrs. Vesta Alex
ander and Ray Sawyer Of Sabattus
were arraigned in municipal court
here Saturday forenoon. The couple
were charged with having lived to-
gether as man and wife and eventual
ly pleaded guilty to the charge and
were placed in the county Jail until
bonds of $500 in each case could be
procured. The finding of the couple
was somewhat sensational and was
not accomplished without some diff
Guilty. 1t had been ascertained that
the man and woman were rooming al
a house on East Front street, occupy
ing separate apartments, 1t is under
stood. They had been employed ia
one of the local mills but following
the closing of the factory. owing to a
strike, they had taken a cottage al
the lake, it Is claimed. Late at night
Friday, the detective and Night Off
Ger Edward Savers iourneyed to the
lake experimenting the couple at about
100 in the morning. Judge Brazzel
presided over the hearing.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Childs (Kather.
inc Owen) of West Medford. Mass
are being entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. arthur r. Jewett at their Lake
Wesserunsett cottage
There will be a regular meeting OF
Somerset Lodge. F. and A. NJ. this
(Monday) evening.
one OF the pretty midsummer par.
ties of the year was given Saturday
afternoon by Miss Florence PbiIbricb
at the cottage Of her parents. Mr.. Az.
MIS- John r. Philbrick at Lake Yves.
serunsett Sixteen young ladies' were
IN attendance and the hours were de.
iightfully passed, refreshments being
enjoyed before the affair was over
MRS. Lenora BODICE of Augusta arriv.
ed saturday forenoon to visit with
MIS- W. b. Whittier Of Madison ave.
nue..
mrs. A. L. Nutting has returned &c
ler nome on the Lakewood road and
Is making favorable progress toward
recovery after surgical treatment in
the Sisters hospital in waterville.
Announcement has been made here
OF the marriage Of Mabel ]. Lyons te
Albert Hendrix Stone Of Whittier
Cal The nuptials were solemnized fr
Middletown. Conn. The bride ia III.
daughter Of Mrs. Eta Lyons, wei,
known to many former friends and
relatives here. She Is a graduate n,
Syracuse University. The groom is Al
instructor at Swarthmore Preparation,
school in Swarthmore, Penn. ana 10 9
graduate Of Whittier college and O,
Havorford college.
The Somerset county exemption
board held busy day during the da,
Saturday and were unable to repor-
at late hour Saturday night the re-
result. After the first day Of tn,
three-days meeting more appeared t.
be passing the physical exam!Dation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
For Embellishments
RESTAURANT

In Bath Names Fastest Growing City,
Seats 60 People. Fine business, Good loca-
tion. Ill health reason for selling. Write
Fred B. Reed, SO Front ST, Bath, Me.
augl3d2ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
MEN and WOMEN
Attendants Wanted
at the Augusta State Hospital. Apply
to F. c. Tyson. Supt, Augusta, Me.
apr27dtf
Rubber Stamps, Etc.

RUBBER STAMPS AND SUPPLIES
for office or individual use. Seals and
Embossers, Stencils check protectors,
daters, numberers. etc. Catalog and cir
culars on request. Tap Stamp Com
pany. s. Capitol ST., Augusta. Maine.
augfd1mn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
Desirable Real Estate for Sale

The Parker NJ. Eastman place in South
Gardner. Double tenement house, about
acres of land. orchard of IS trees Will
be sold for half what the buildings cost.
The Ordway place on Winthrop street,
Hallowell. A desirable home or an at
tractive investment; location good. Will
always rent at good price
The John P. Cregan place, Central
street. Gardiner Large lot and good To-
cation, would make an attractive small
home, or is a good renting proposition.
Inquire Of c. A. Knight, Gardiner. Me
iuIy3Odtf
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-05
ALL GERMAN CONSULS AND
THEIR AIDS TO ACCOMPANY
Won BERNSTORFF HOME,

suits and their families will go to
Havana by way of Key West. from
various parts of the country, while the
embassy staff will go directly south
from Washington. A Spanish steam
ship large enough to accommodate all
Germans is due to sail from Havana
for Spain February 90, but it is con-
sidered probably all the party will ar
rive in the Cuban capital several days
before that time.
From Spain it is planned for the
party to go to Switzerland, either by
rail through France or by steamer to
Italy and then. by rail. in either case
safe conducts will be required for the
party and probably will be secured by
the United States.
1t also was learned to-day that
Count Eon Bernstorff and member of
his staff will take with them when
they depart only their personal be-
longings. All the furniture and fix
lures in the embassy will be left be-
hind.
While the Swiss minister has not
been authorized as yet by his gov
ernment to take over the affairs of
the embassy, it is not doubted that
authorization will be given. The min
lister probably will install several
Swiss clerks in the embassy offices to
carry OH necessary business.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-05
Family of Six Trapped
by Flames and Killed

Philadelphia. Feb. ). - A family of
six--mother. father and four children
were burned TO death in their home
at Fifth and Green streets early to-
day.
Trapped in their bedrooms on the
third floor of the four-story structure,
they perished as they slept, suffocated
and were found dead in bed. The
dead:
Max Pomerants. a. years old, pho
tographer; Mrs. Max Pomerantz, 45;
Samuel, IS; benjamin, 16; Meyer, 13,
Esther, IL.
The only member of the family who
escaped was Jacob Pomerantz, about
% years old. lie is professional
piano player and had an engagement
last night which took him away from
home.
While the fire was taking it's toll Of
lives in the Pomerantz home, Peoples
Hall, next door, was crowded with
$50 persons at a wedding party. The
festivities went on there until with
flames eating at the very windows, po-
licemen rushed up and warned the
merrymakers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-05

Washington, Feb. ). Arrange
ments are being made for all German
consuls and consular officials in the
United States to accompany Count
Won Bernstorff anda the German en-
bassy staff out of the country. The
whole party, more than 800 in all.
probably will go via Cuba and Spain.
DR.. Paul Ritter, Swiss minister, now
I'm charge of German diplomatic inter-
ests here is conducting negotiations
with Assistant Secretary Phillips of
the State Department for the depar-
ture of the German Staffs. The coun-
sellor of the Swiss legation conferred
to-day with Secretary Phillips and it
was said that plans were being delayed
only while information of steamship
and transportation facilities We're be-
ing gathered. The first step is to
mobilize all the German consular
forces in time to join Count Won
Bernstorff's party.
At first it had been planned for the
party to leave on some steamer sail
ing from New York, but after further
consideration it was thought better
in view of the circumstances that the
departure he made from some less
thickly settled community.
BY Way of Cuba and Spain
Under the tentative plans the con-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-05
MA7oR sMITH In - a.

Hsu 7arg.--Msyor Smith of Philadelphia who arrv.
ed here h.a afternoon il company with senator W. w
smih aa that be had come here meet legislators and
to tA over Legislation. Hc declared there was nothing
political his and that the eounelnanie legislative
committee would be here tonight The mayor said he had
no appointments to meet the Governor and the Governor
said that had been aware that the mayor was coming
Harris6argrhe policy to be pursued by the State Of
Ponayv in the event the Federal Goveumgn,caits lot
the National Gaa1a was held in Governor Branb4ugh's
Office during tbs afternoon by the Covernor Attorney Cen
eal Brown and bis deputies Adiuan General Stewart and
Deputy Superintendent OF State Police George c. Lumb
Mr. Brown gave the Governor an outline the laws on the
subject Of TIE guard and the police emergencies Cover
nor Brm'aggh said that the conference was not called BY
zny eondt1oa "hleh had arisen to-day but determine
upon policy
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-05
LATE FLASHES In
PRESENT CRISIS

ships were to-day placed ON n level
with those for ships OF the entente
allies. The rates were advanced, il
was learned from underwriters, from
the average of TO B per cent. prevail
ing last week to 10 per cent, the same
rate which has been in force for some
time ON ships of Great Britain and
France.
London. Feb. 5. - The American
ambassador. Walter III. Page. had a
prolonged interview this afternoon
with the British Foreign Secretary, 4.
-. Balfour. The Spanish ambassador
also called at the foreign Office.
Washington, Feb. ). - In line with
the policy of abandoning public func-
tions wherever possible, President
Wilson Cancelled the army and navy
reception at the White House set Tor
Tomorrow night. Pressure of husi-
ness was given as the official reason.
The question of abandoning public in
auguration ceremonies still Is under
consideration.
Washington, Feb. >. Democrats
of the Senate Finance Committee went
ahcad on the House emergency revc-
nuc bill irrespective of possible deveI-
onmcnts I'm the International situation
which may demand extraordinary fin
ancing. The committee hopes to have
the bill ready for Democratic eau
Gus BY Thursday night.
San Antonio. Texas, Feb. ). - Or
qers for the hOmeward movement of
the Second Wisconsin infantry. ut
San Antonio and and the Fifth Mary
land infantry at Eagle Pass have been
Cancelled.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-05
$500 ROMPER
DAY FUND LEFT
IN KUNKEL WILL
$4,000 Bequest Made to Asso-
ciated Aids; Bulk of Estate
TO Relatives

The heart of thousands of Harris
burg children will be gladdened to
learn that their friend, the late Sam
uel Kunkel, Father of Romper Day
has made provision in his will for the
annual outing at Reservoir Park
Mr.. KunkeI has directed that the
sum of $500 be set aside as a fund
for this purpose.
The will, which was probated to-
day, also bequeaths the income from
fund of $4,000 to the Associated
Charities. of this city, to "be dispens-
ed without regard to race, creed or
color"
"Romper Day" was always a big
event in Mr.. KunkeTs life and he was
never happier than when he was
romping with the children at their
annual exercises. 4 number of years
ago he began the custom of providing
a big feast for the children as part
of the days program and continued
it each season.
Bulk of Estate to Relatives
The bulk of Mr.. kunkel's estate,
which is estimated well over $1,000
600, is divided among his nearest
relatives. The will was filed for pro-
bate to-day, and makes the following
bequests:
$4,000 to each of Mr.. KunkeTs
three sisters, Mrs. Annie h. Montgom-
cry, of Shippensburg; Mrs. Lille *.
Aughinbaugh, of Harrisburg, and Mrs.
Ada S. Motter of Frederick Md.
Charles A. Kunkel receives his
brothers interest in the plot Of land
at the corner of Third and Market
streets and in the kunkel building on
which it is situated. The residue of
the estate. both real and personal, is
divided equally among Mr.. Kunkels
brother and three sisters.
John G. Motter, nephew is given
the late residence of the deceased at
the corner of Second and Forster
streets and $4,000 par value of the
capital stock of the Mechanics Trust
Company. A fund of $4,000 is set
aside for Ella Elizabeth Eager and
Bella Fulton Eager. sisters-in-law of
the deceased. They are also given
any pieces of furniture or jewelry in
the house at Second and Forster
streets they may care to have"
Ex-senator John Z. Fox is be-
queathed the sum of $4,000 in recog-
milton 'of his many kindnesses and
services and assistance freely render
ed to me-" Mr.. Fox is married to
Rachael kunkel, daughter of Charles
A. Kunkel.
provision of the will takes care of
a iund left to his sisters by their uncle.
the late Jacob c. Bomberger. of which
the deceased and his brother, Charles
a. Kunkel were the trustees.
Charles A. Kunkel, John c. Motter
ana the Mechanics Trust Company
are appointed executors.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-05
FIND SICK WOMAN AND FIVE
HALFCLAD CHILDREN NEARLY
FROZEN HUDDLED IN SHACK

Five little children, all under II
years, half clad and nearly frozen,
were found huddled together with
their mother in a corner of an old
shed in Edgemont to-day. The
mother, barely able to sit up. had just
given birth to u stillborn child
The father, John Arndt. a ragman,
called at the office of the Directors of
the Poor and asked the county au-
thorities to bury the child and this led
to the discovery of the desperate con-
dition of his family. George w. Hem
sci, investigator for the Directors of
the Poor. and John w. Early, steward
of the almshouse. went out to Edge
mont Saturday and tried to induce
Arndt to let them take the children
to the county home, but he refused to
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-05
SPECIAL GUARDS
WATCH RAILROADS
AND LOCAL PLANTS
Men Police Rockville and Cum
berland Valley Bridges
Day and Night

Entrance TO railroad property or
local industrial plants until further
notice will require special permits.
To-day guards are on duty in the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad yards in IIar-
I'fsburs, Enoia and at Marysviile They
are also patroling the Cumberland
Valley and Rockville bridges.
AT the Harrisburg Pipe and Pipe
Bending Company's plants special otii-
GERS are on duty night and day.
General Superintendent w. II.
Kefter was expected to issue orders
some time to-day for special guards
in all railroad yards on the Reading
Railway system. In the meantime
Eden ii. Booser, chief of police in
charge of the local forces will have
TContinued on Page Ill
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-05

Washington, Feb Still ferventy hoping for peace but taxi
ing every possible step prepare the country war; il it must
come President Wilson to-day appealed to Congress to quickly dis
pose OF all routine business appropriation bills pending
ton and clear its action to meet anv eventaitv
he President wants Congress ready it neces-
Say for him to address and ask authority
of the United States American Ships and lives
on Their peaceful and lawful crrands the high
Safe Arrival of Ships Brings Relief
The safe arrival ol American ships English habors reported
this morning. brought air OF relief the which has pre-
vailed everywhere Officials still hoped would not violate
her pledges to the United States despite her threat
All officials realized that the resolved itself into
OF tense waiting and careful preparation realized that M
hopedaganst overt be DELAYED
O
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-05

part with them. An order for a ton
of coal and u quantity of groceries was
given to Arndt.
Mrs Arndt, mere shadow of a
woman, has been i'll with tuberculosis
for two years, and Arndt, because of
Injuries received in n street car acci-
dent several years ago, has been un-
able to secure steady employment.
They have been living in the shack,
dilapidated one-room structure fif-
teen feet long and about eight feet
wide, since last October. The furnish
ings consist of a small stove, two beds.
table and three chairs. The bed
clothing. filthy and ragged, was
wrapped around the shivering mother
and her youngest child, a 2-year-old
girl, while the other little ones were
standing in a corner hy the stove
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-05
Submarine Operations
Black Page in History

Two hundred Americans, prob
ably more, have, through German
and Austrian submarine opera
tions, gone to their deaths.
These Americans. believing
themselves secure under the prac-
tices of international law and hu-
manity, were travelling on unarm-
ed merchant ships.
1t was on March 81. 1915, that
the issue with the Central Powers
first arose through the sinking of
the British liner FaIaba. The
Falaha was sent down while boats
were being lowered and passen-
gers still were aboard. Since then
there have been a number of SINH
lar cases, an exchange of notes
and remonstrances until now, after
almost two years, the United States
has broken. with Germany.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-05

Quincy. Ills, Feb. ). - Orders have
been received here from Chicago by
officers of the local division, Illinois
Naval Reserves, to rush its entire gun
equipment to the East.
Paris, Feb. .. - President Wilson
has accepted Germany's challenge" }"
says Georgs Leyguee, president of the
foreign affairs committee of the
Chamber of Deputies, in a statement
given out here for publication. This
act accomplished with calmncss and
tirInness is characteristic of the cmi-
ncnt statesman who presidcs over the
great American republic. Tt is an
event of immense political significance
Amsterdam. Feb. 4, via London,
the Austro- Hungarian foreign minis
ter, Count Czernin has had an hours
conference with the American am
bassador Frederick @. PenReId.
Albany, n. ", Feb. ). - If condi-
tions should warrant it, Supcrintend-
ent of Prisons James NJ. Carter will
convert the institutions under his
supervision into munitions plants
operated by convict labor, 1t was an
nounced mt the prison department to-
day after conference between Gov
crnor Whitman and MIR. Carter.
-
New York. Feb. ). - For the first
time since the beginning of the war,
Marine Insurance rates on American