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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
FAIRFIELD
POlanders Resume Work with
out Receiving Increase
Bridge Work Rushing Along
Past and Present Members Go
to Ellis Home

The strike at the United Paper and
Board mill yard came to climax Fri
day morning when about Is of the To-
cal men in town came to the mill for
employment to fill the places of the
yard crew of Polanders, who were sit
ting around threatening anyone to go
to work and refusing themselves until
a so cent q day raise was granted them
and larger premiums. But when Sher-
iff W. A. Hill and other police appear
ed at the yards they were ordered
either to go to work at their regular
wages or leave the grounds for good.
They obeyed in q very short time and
the work was taken up by the new
crew.
AS the second span of the new steel
railroad bridge has been put in place
things are beginning to look as If it
would certainly be easy for the other
piers up to the island to be covered in
the two weeks as was estimated
Mrs. X. B. Ellis entertained the mem
bers Of the Past and Present Club at
her home on the Ridge road Thursday
afternoon when the annual field day
was observed. The afternoon was
pleasantly passed in sewing for the
French wounded and planning the
years work A delicious supper was
served at o'clock. the dining room
being prettilv decorated with flags
and flowers. small silk flags were Civ
en- each guest as souvenir. The la
dies made the trip by automobile and
departed feeling inspired by the aft
ternoon's program and declaring Mrs.
Ellis an ideal hostess. Those present
We're Mrs. Laura Chapman, Mrs. James
Atkins. Mrs. Mary Neal. Mrs. Mary
Freeland. Mrs. Nellie Ladd, Mrs. Flora
Tczier. Mrs. Florence Lawry, Mrs. lisa :
belle Knowlton and the hostess, Mrs.
Ellis The next meetings of the past
and Present Club will he with Mrs.
James Atkins Monday afternoon.
The Methodist church services will
be as usual, the morning service at
1o45 and Sunday school at - O'Clock.
During the hot months there will be
no Junior League.
Horace Taylor has returned from
Gardiner where he passed few days
as the guest of relatives.
J. c. Byrns. who has been i'll for the
pAet several weeks. is able to be down
street and about his store.
Ivan Mitchell who is enjoying a few
days vacation at China Lake, was in
town Friday.
Miss Margaret Thayer Of Springfield
Mass. is RAISING several days in town
as the guest Of relatives end friends.
Superintendent W. O. Hersey is pass
ing few days at Castine.
Kenneth woodman has entered the
employ of Neil Gregory as clerk
Mr. and Mrs. c. p Loder and
daughter. Faith. of Clinton, passed Fri
dav with friends in town.
Miss F1oredne Dandley has gone to
Windemere where she will pass the
weekend with friends.
F1oyde Marcia has entered the employ
Of the Gulf Refining Co. as chauffeur.
At the last meeting Of the Benton
Grange the vote was passed to cancel
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt. w. S. Oak
man.
The baseball game for today will be
with the Nationals from Lewiston and
will be called at 3.15 P. NJ
Furloughs were granted Friday to
Winfield Smith to North Wayne and
Joseph Burdette to Manchester, N. H.
The returns from furloughs Friday
were Samuel Legasy from Worcester
and Patrick Rooney from Boston
James Hackett. late L. S. navy, and
George l.. Leeman, late Co. E. 21st Me-
Inf. have been granted discharges
from the Home.
Religious services at the Home chap
Ell Sunday will be held as follows:
Mass and sermon by Rev. FIR. Nc
Laughlin at 9, and Protestant services
by Rev. c. H. Temple at 1895 A. NJ.
The funeral of the late Henry T. AL
len will be held from the Home chap
el at A. NJ. Saturday, Rev. c. H.
Temple officiating.
The Misses Seraphis and Charlotte
Lizotte left Friday for Lewiston to
visit relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
q IN RIOT CASE
John Doe" Summoned Result of
peace Parade" Affair

Boston. July 13.-Twenty John
Doe" summonses were sworn out in
the municipal court today for soldiers,
sailors and civilians who are alleged
to have taken part in the disturbances
that broke up a peace parade" on
Sunday. July l, when the headquarters
Of the Socialist party was stripped of
it's furnishings by a mob. The sum
monses which were issued on COM
plant of George E. Roewer represent
ing the Workmen's Council Of Greater
Boston charged melting to riot, larce-
ny, disturbing the peace and malicious
mischief. Leaders of the parade said
they would be able to identify the men
wanted. il they could have the cooper
alton Of the police and navy depart
n.ent in rounding up suspects.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
COFFEE TO ENGLAND
Want Brazil Shipments on Con-
fiscated German Ships

Washington, July Estate depart
ment officials were inclined to believe
today that Great Britain's contention
that Brazil must ship her coffee in
tended for British ports on conf1scat-
ed German ships will be accepted by
Brazil with the counter provision
perhaps, that other ships may be used
when the utilization Of one Of the con-
f1scated vessels is impossible.
Holland let it be known some time
ago that no confiscated German ship
would be permitted to enter its har-
bors since such entry might be con-
strued as an unneutral act 1t was
assumed therefore that the British
foreign office wishes to have the Bra
lillian coffee moved on vessels that
cannot be taken so near to Germany's
sources Of supplies.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
unit ASSIGNMENT
List Before Major Gen
Bliss Friday
First Guard Increment to Be
Called Sunday \

Washington, July 13.--Major General
Bliss, chief of staff Of the army, today
had before him list of assignments of
National Guard divisional units to
training camps. 1t was submitted by
the war departments military bureau
following the selection of the last three
of the 16 sites. namely Hattiesburg,
Miss; Alexandria. La. and Charlotte, n.
c. The bureaus recommendations prob
ably will not be made public pending
action by General Bliss.
Sunday is the date set for calling the
first Guard increment into the federal
service, although the draft clause Of the
national defense act will not be applied
to any Of the guardsmen until Aug. g.
Within few days the movement to
camps will start as ample supplies al
ready are on hand.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
Mrs. Archer-Gilligan Is
Convicted of Murder

Hartford. Ct. July l3.-Mrs. Amy E.
Archer-Gilligan, on trial here for the
past four weeks charged with the murder
Of Franklin r. Andrews by poison while
he was an inmate Of her home for elderly
people at Windsor. was found guilty Of
first degree murder by a jury late this
afternoon. Judge Gardiner Green pro-
nounced sentence of death shortly after
the verdict had been returned. fixing No
vember 9Th next as the date Of execution.
The method Of execution in this state is
hanging.
While Mrs. Gilligan was tried on one
count only. the indictments returned
against her by the grand jury charged
that she had brought about the deaths of
four others inmates of her home by ad-
ministering poison. In its allegations the
state contended that as many as 30 in
mates Of the Archer home had died under
peculiar circumstances during a period
of several years Her motive, the state
set up. was to profit on life contracts she
had made with inmates whereby she
agreed to provide a comfortable home
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
West Bath Grange.

The closing session of West Bat
Grange was held Monday under ta'
direction of Miss Ella Douglas u
chairman.
In the afternoon the ladies gath.
cred to meet Miss Rodick a repre'
sentative of the University Of Mans
who gave a canning demonstrated
which proved delightfully."- pIac,ical
She gave instruction Ioga.dng Jas
which was extremely beneficial
Miss Rodick showed them how Z
keep foods properly packed IN no
weather and how to preserve them
She used strawberries and rhuba't
together, beets, pineapplos ana
stringed beans. She answered re-
quent questions and the members
felt the time profitably spent
At supper time the ladies cnjoye
a picnic party and in the evening
readings, solos, tableaux and quar-
tet singing was given as previousE
announced.
Miss Walkers plea for sufTass
brought the evenings program to
delightful close and many had n'
pleasure of meeting her personally,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
N. Y. GUARDS
All to Be Modified
Monday
Will Be Part Of New Federal
Army-Sixth Division

New York, July 13.-Orders to mob
ilize all the national guard troops OF
New York state at o'clock Monday
morning, with the exception of four
regiments, were received at the Ma
tional Guard headquarters here today
These troops will be part Of the new
federal army.
The troops about to be mustered into
federal service will be known as the
Sixth division of the United States
army.
The mobilization orders came from
Adjutant General Stotesbury of the
National Guard.
Until Aug. the troops will have the
same status they had on the Mexican
border last year, but on that date will
become a part Of the regular army OF
the United States.
With the departure of the guards
men steps will have to be taken to
meet the state law which requires that
there must be 10000 national guards
men on duty within the state at all
times. The law provides that depo,
battalions shall take the place Of each
organization called into federal service
General Stotesbury is now engaged or
plans for the formation Of these de-
pot battalions. It is thought, only mer
from Is to q and from 81 to 45 will be
accepted for service in the organiza :
items to avoid interference with the
national conscription.
General Organ pointed out in dis
c,ssirg the mobilization that this state
has enough men to make up n Euro
pean army corps. which consists of 40,
600 men. The state organization at war
strength calls for 42.000 men and now
has more than 10000 enrolled. 1t Is be-
lieved about third Of them are not
equipped according to national regula :
tions.
Reserves of the national guard will
| not be called Major Gen. O'Ryan an
nounced. The state authorities have de-
cided, he said, to let men in that class
take their chances with the federal
draft.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
N. Y. DEFENCES
Thousand Machine Guns
on Autos
Employees to Guard on Roofs
and Owners to Be Gunners

New York, July ia thousand ma
chine guns. a majority of them to be
mounted on small automobiles. may
be added to the defences of New York
if recommendations contained in the
reports on a recent test made to army
officials are adopted. The plan calls for
$50 small motor cars. each mounting
a machine gun, to be subject to call
en- short notice, the other $50 machine
guns to be mounted on the roofs of
tall buildings. Tenants and employees
OF the buildings would form the crews
Of the guns on the roofs, while the
owners of the automobiles would be ex-
pected to volunteer their services as
drivers and gunners.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
WINTHROP
Sunday Notices-New Books for
Library-Sunday School Class
of Mrs. L. d. French Meets
Plans for Saturday Game

"A New Patriotism: A Christian
Patriotism" is the subject Of the ser.
mon to be delivered Sunday mo.nin,
by Rev. Harry Trust and the bass
OF his sermon will be found in Mat
90. verse 21.
Two hundred new books have Jus,
been added to the library shelves and
special attention was paid TO getting
some suitable for children.
The Sunday school class Of whicA
Mrs. L. ID. French is teacher had a
meeting last evening at their teach.
ers' home to talk over ways and means
and have decided to have lawn party
in the near future to raise money 10
give to the Red Cross.
An interesting and exciting game 0.
baseball is expected Saturday after.
noon, July IA, between a picked loca
team assisted by some fast playen
from the summer visitors and nine
from Augusta. The star attraction i,
"Bill" Carrigan. who has promised t,
be present and play. II is hoped I
large gathering will be present, as Tho
proceeds will be given to the RED
Cross.
Mrs. j. A. Hamlin, who has been a.
tending the conference at Castine 70;
High School Principals and Sunert.
tendent, has returned to her mothers
Mrs. Helen Grant.
Mrs. Lucy Flynn is guest 8
Chester Shaw's. She is a resident o
Minneapolis, butt each summer passes
the summer here with her mother Mrs
Sarah r. Taggart, and brother, D.
Charles w. Taggart.
Mrs. Ella Benner and daughter Rosa.
mond are guests OF friends In Halo.
we'll and Gardiner.
Miss Kate Hegarty is passing The
summer with her mother on High
street. She is a teacher in East Cam.
bridge. Mass.
Miss Hazel Judkins OF CXhridrs,
Mass, is the guest for several weeks
of her cousin. Mrs. Herbert Bell
Mr. Ralph Bean and son and daugh.
ter Of Detroit and Miss Jackson o..
Fittsfleld were callers on Mrs. J. H
Wellman Friday. They were motorin.
through from Detroit 10 Auburn.
DR.. and Mrs. c. +. Brock and niece.
Miss Brock. of Waltham. Mass, who
are on their way to Northport. by au.
tomobile, were callers on Mrs Well.
man on Friday afternoon.
Subject NJ. F.. church Sunday, july
Is, what God Needs, What Man
Needs" Phil. 4:19.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
PERIsHABLE FOOD
To Be Watched Over by
Powell
Hoover Gets Calf. Fruit Grow.
ers' Manager for Work

Los Angeles, Cal, July l3.-G. Har-
old Powell, general manager OF the
California Fruit Growers Exchange,
has accepted an invitation from Her
bert c. Hoover, national food admin
istra tor, to take charge Of the distri-
button Of all perisha bic foods in the
United States. according to telegram
made public here today. Mr.. Powell.
who now is in Washington, formerly
was assistant chief Of the bureau OF
plant industry.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14

for them during the remainder OF ,,..,
lives for a specified sum. generally ,,a,
Mrs. Gilligan sobbed as she heard -.
jury's verdict Her daughter. Mary Ar
er, who has been constantly oes.d. ~.
mother throughout the trial burst .,'
tears and clasped her mothers h,,..
They gained their composure quickly -,
followed the proceedings calmly.
Benedic, NJ. Holden. the womans cs,,.
counsel, moved that the verde, h. ~.
aside as against the evidence, as CONT,
ry to statute which requires the s.,,
mony Of two eye-witnesses or It's sou,r,
lent to convict on first degree ana :.
prejudiced. The motion was ove--,,.s
and Mr.. Holden gave notice of appe,I
The trial began June 70 and lasted n.,.
ly four weeks. Mrs. Gilligan. who {, a
years old. was arrested In May 1876
Franklin r. Andrews died on Nav -
1914. Disclosures of a sensational n,,r,.
Immediately developed. Among o,h.,.
whom the state claimed were poisoned :,
death was her husband. Michael Girtr,,
His death occurred prior to that Of A..
drews.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14

all meetings until the last Wednesday
in August.
John Cox and Clifford knight passed
Friday in Skowhegan on business.
Miss Ruth Foster Of Lynn. Mass ar
rived in town Friday where she will be
the guest of her aunt. Mrs. j. H. La
Plant
Mrs. Edna (Williams) Snow. wife of
James Snow died at her home at Fair
field Center Thursday evening very sud-
denly. Mrs. Snow was a young woman
of but 80 years and has lived in this
town number of years, the greater
part in the village. where she attended
the public schools and the Fairfield high
school. Two weeks ago. Mr.. and Mrs.
Snow were the proud parents of a baby
daughter and Mrs. Shows recovery was
as well as could be expected Thursday
evening she was taken i'll and in less
than half an hour passed away, the
cause being from a weak heart. Mrs
Snow was a devoted church worker and
member of Victor Grange She was
loved by all who knew her. Besides
husband, James. and an infant daugh-
ter, Ruth Sara. she Is survived by one
sister, Sara. Of this town; four broth
ers. Frank and Henry Of New York.
Percy of Newton, Mass, and Charles Of
Pennington. Funeral services will be
from the late home Sunday afternoon at
l o'clock.
Eugene York has gone to Boston
where he will be employed.
Mrs. Michael Gray of Newton, Mass,
is the guest Of relatives in town.
William H. Gagnon is confined to his
home on Kicker street by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
McGRAW HEARING
Pittsburgh. Man Receives Copy
McGraw Discredited

New York, July 13-After hearing
the testimony of one of Manager Nc
Graw's Pittsburgh witnesses. who was
subjected to severe cross examina-
ton by counsel for the Baseball Writ
ers, the re-hearing Of the McGraw
case was again adjourned today until
rext Friday morning. The only point
of Importance established at today's
session by the Pittsburg man was
that he fixed the time when McGraw
was interviewed and later received the
manuscript from the baseball writer
whom McGraw afterward discredited.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
LIBERTY BONDS Low
Reach Bottom Price of SO $3.50
for $500 Bond

New York. July 13.-The lowest
price vet registered for Liberty Bonds
was reached today on the stock ex-
change when a lot of $4,000 sold for
80 40-50. or . loss of 81 on a $1,000
bond.
A further slump in price was re-
corded when a lot Of $4,000 sold at
% $3.50.
A still lower point was reached later
when a 5000 bond sold at 80 $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
INSPECT SHIPS
Four German Craft Un.
der Navy Orders
$4,000 Cost Of Repairing the
Cecilie

Boston. July 13.-The Navy Depart
ment today directed an immediate in
spection of the German steamers
Kronprinzessin Cecilie, Amerika and
Cincinnati, with view to determining
the repairs necessary to put them In
seaworthy condition. Experts recently
reported that it would cost $4,000 to
repair the Cecilie. whose machinery
was disabled in February by the crew
under orders from Captain Charles A.
Polack, their commander. These ves-
sells, formerly in the trans Atlantic SER
vice. have a combined gross tonnage OF
5S,464.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
RED CROSS BUSY
Established in N e W
Paris Quarters
Canteens to Have Coffee Bread
and Sandwiches

Paris. July 13.-The American Red
Cross, which has moved into new quar-
tiers in the Place Concorde, yesterday
began the work Of establishing can
teens, restaurants and dispensaries al
railroad stations and functions where
the American troops will pass going
to ard returning from the front.
Utilizing the experience gained last
year when the troops went to the Mex
lean border. the Eanteens will sup
ply coffee, bread and sandwiches.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14

A demonstration Of food conservation
and canning was held at City hall Friday
afternoon before large and appreciative
audience. The demonstration was con-
Quoted by Miss Blanche Webster Of Au.
gusta, assisted by Mrs. Franklin Thrash
er Of this city. The process Of canning
by cold pack method was clearly demon
strated by the instructor. Beet green's,
rhubarb, string beans and strawberries
were canned by the cold pack method.
The demonstration proved most instruc-
tive and interesting to those present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
Church N Offices

Methodist Episcopal church: Public
worship at 1890 with sermon by Rev. s.
Elfred Leech on Spiritual Dynamics;" !"
Bible school at 10 NJ; Epworth League
meeting at 6.15 T. NJ; social worship at
p. NJ. At the latter meeting the pastor
will give a brief address on Going For
ward" prayer meeting Wednesday eve
ming at 730; Gloss meeting Friday evening
at 7.30.
First Baptist church: Morning service
of Waterville; Sunday school at 1145; gos-
pei sing at o'clock led by Mrs. L. IL
Clark. followed by sermon by DR.. Whit
temore
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
Sawyer.O'Brien

Wednesday evening at the Wesley
NJ. Z. parsonage. Edward O'Brien of
this city, n rigger, and Harriet f..
Sawyer, daughter of A. w. Smith, of
Hallowell were united in marriage by
Rev. G. w. Harrison. The single ring
ceremony was used, The newly we'd
ded copule will reside in this city
BatE Times
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
AUGUSTA LOCALS

A surprise party in the form Of a
miscellaneous shower was rendered
Miss Mabel Dennis. Friday evening at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cross,
North Chestnut street, in honor Of her
approaching marriage. There were Is
young ladies present and many useful
gifts were received Dainty refresh
ments were served. The occasion PROV
ed a most pleasing one. Miss Susie
Carr was hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
ADJUSTMENTS
"His Highncss, the Janitor"

They flocked to the Opera house in big
numbers at both performances of His
Highless. the Jantor," Friday. as
throughout the week they have been
hocking to all the performances by the
]. W. German Musical Comedy Co. This
evening Augusta must bid .goodby to this
aggregation that has been keeping things
in the amusement line so lively for the
week past. The experience of the man
agement during this engagement groves
eonclusively that Augusta people appre-
ciate the fact when a company of merit
visits the city,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
AIRCRAFT PROGRAM
Big Bill Calls for First Out
lay of $64O,OOO,OO0

Washington, July 13.-The admins
tratiop bill providing for great air.
craft program at an initial cost Of
s64O. 100000 was ready today to be re-
ported to the House but its considera-
ton there will not begin until tomor-
row.
Prospects arc that the bill will pass
the House by tomorrow night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
Paris Grange.

Paris Grange met July 7th at 2. "
The treasurer, gate keeper and asss'
tant steward were absent Two apph.
cations were received. A vote was
taken to grant the use of the dining
room to the State Public Safety COR.
mittee to demonstrate the cold pack.
method. Prof. Geo. A. Yeaton VIA
representatives from the University Q
Maine will come and hold a meetns
in the Grange hall some time thl.
month. Next meeting Of Paris Grans'
will be held July 81 at s p. VI.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
Norway Grange.

Norway Grange gave an entertain
ment on July Sd. The proceeds 10 s.
to the Red Cross. There was a goos
attendance. Dancing followed the pro
gram of tableaux, readings. muae
songs, illustrated, and patriotism wa
depicted in many phases. The 'ne1
regular meeting will be held on July
IA for which the program has beer
given
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14

Mary Kelton Dummer Chapter, D. A.
r.. IL doing It's part in Red Cross work.
Hospital garments are being made and a
considerable amount Of yarn has been
purchased for making sweathers. socks,
mitts. etc. Members who desire to knit
can obtain warn by calling at the home
Of Miss Whittier after +. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
Sunday Concert Program

Sunday Concert Program
March-"Semper Fidelis" Sousa
Overture-"Americ Festival"
Kretschmar
Grand Fantasia-"Ould Lang Syne"
Hartmann
(Cornet Solo by Paul Drossell
Selection from "A Society Circus"
Klein
The Merry Postillion-"A Coaching
Party" Langey
Irish Medley-"The Racket at Gill;
gans" De Witt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
-FOUR MERCHANTMEN
Three French Craft over 1900
Tons and One Under Lost

Paris, Thursday, July 12-Three
French merchantmen of more than
1000 tons and one under that size were
sunk in the week ended July by mines
or submarines, the admiralty an
nounces.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14

A good serviceable Croquet Set for
e5 cents NJ the +. B. Wood Estate store.
and better ones up to $3.50. Are the
screens ready for the dog day pests?"
Is n seasonable uuestion.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14
Frederick e. Partridqe

The death of Frederick F. Partridge
occurred in the hospital here Thursday
night. He was born in Boston 20 years
ago. He enlisted in Co. A. 18th Me. Inf,
Sept. 2 1864, and was discharged July
9. 1865. He came to the Home from
Greene, May Z. 1917. A widow of Greene
and two children survive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14

Captain Perkins of the Nirglh''
made a good find Tuesday on tn'
trip up from Popham. He sighted
large stick Of timber which he lassotu
and towed to Bath. The stick wa
okla inches and 40 feet long and va.
evidently used in the launching OF
vessel from one of the Bath yards.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14

Friends OF Guy Pickard, formerly Of
Hailowell. will be interested to know that
he IL preparing TO enter the Episcopal
ministry and is supplying the Bowdoin-
ham church.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-07-14

The usual song service will be held
at the First Baptist church on Sunday
evening at o'clock. led by Mrs. l.. H.
Clark. Mrs. Rose Penney Of Augusta,
soloist Everyone invited.