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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

Roy Flags IL quite ~ with pusuma
at Charles Getchcus.
The Dorcas Society met with Mrs VI
r. Ward on. Friday
Friends Of Mrs Katherine Brown haea
received word from her this week TIA
she IL feeling better and hopes 60 Coz.
tinue to improve she IL with friends Z
Portland
Mrs. Ella Bartiette has been quite q
for several weeks
As "a result Of tho address ~ Rev ? z
Hun. state Sunday school WORKER ~
mems class IN the Baptist sunday Hrhoo
taught by Rev " " Jonglry. snd ~
womcn's class taught nv Miss fsisl'
Brainerd. have each formed class orEah
izations and elected officers FOR tho cor
ing years a. follows womon's Glass
President Mrs Ella Jones vice pres
dent Mrs. E. E Longley Sec Treas
Mrs ELLA NelHon. Mons class President
W H. Jones: vico prcs.. Chas =. Pa
ley. Sec Treas. W " BAILEY.
The recent baked bean supper rlrer
by the Ladies' Aid OF the Methods
church at the home 81 Mrs Alice Mar
tin was a success. About 60 people a.
tended and netting over SO toward ~
pastors salary.
Mrs. Bertha FlaCF ~ East nsntor
has come 10 Charles Getcholrs 20 car
for her son Roy. who N so win pnou
monia.
Winfield Martin, teacher OF the BOYS
class in the Baptist sunday school
gave party for hts class IN NV s'u.
do last Wednesday afternoon ie'
cream and cake were served and
good time enjoyed by all
IN all day meeting ~ silver Lass
Grange was held ~ tho hail on Thurs
day when the china Grange vaH on
tcrtaincd az guests a lars" crowd "s'
present and fine dinner was served
Tho Maine University ENtenA'".
School will hold thre" DAYS ~'"=i"'
with silver Luke Grange n'Nt M"nh"'
Tuesday and Wednesday. Feb. 70. i
and ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

Washington, Feb. 9.-After many
weeks consideration the Senate inter-
state commerce committee today APP
proved and reported to the Senate
bill to supplement the Adams6n Rail-
road law providing for the investiga-
ton of controversies on common car
riers and giving the President author
ity to take over railroad telegraph and
telephone lines with their employees in
times of military necessity. There is
no prohibition in the measure against
the right to strike or lock out to which
the railroad brotherhoods have Vigor-
ously objected. but there is provision
to prevent obstruction of the mails or
of interstate commerce with penalty of
six months Imprisonment.
Chairman Newlands expects TO call
the bill up as soon as possible. II IS
much like that introduced in the House
earlier in the week and may be passed
at the present session. 1t is expected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
Miss Carrie s. Viokery

News was received here of the death
of Miss Carrie S. Vickery. which oc-
CURED Wednesday in Dorchester, Mass,
where she was visiting. She collapsed
on the street and died in an ambulance
while being taken to the City hospital.
She has conducted a millinery store in
this town for about six years and al
though she has been in poor health for
a long time the news of her death is
received as shock to her many
friends.
j. l.. Nutter has returned from
visit in Lincoln with his daughter. Mrs.
Wallace Grindell. and with friends in
Enfield.
At the Universalist church next Sun
day evening at 100 o'clock a lecture
will be given by Professor J. H. Hud-
dilston. PHI. D., of the L. of NJ. who
will use for his subject: The Ideals
Of Germany and the Allies" Prof. Hud-
dilston is thoroughly acquainted with
his subject and should be heard by all.
Mr.. and Mrs Ralph Brown of Pal
myra were guests Thursday and Friday
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. S.
Spaulding.
G. NJ Lancey D. A. Packard, A. r.
Benton Z. A. Weber. A. P. Howes, F..
H. Farnum and r. j. Goodrich of Hart
land were in Augusta Thursday to
attend a hearing before the educational
committee in behalf of Hartland Acad-
envy.
The Sons of Veterans and Ladies'
Auxiliary will observe Lincoln's birth
day anniversary in G. A. r. hall Mon
day evening. Feb. H. when patriotic
program will be carried out. which Will
include singing by the pupils of the
Grammar school.
H. A. James of Island Falls, who has
been visiting friends in town. left on
Thursday on a business trip to Port
land.
John c. Berdeen of Bangor, who has
been called to Pittsfield by the illness
of his aged mother. Mrs. Julia Berdeen.
who has pneumonia. was in Burnham
Friday to attend the funeral of his
uncle, the late John Jacobs.
Mrs. Charles Edwards. who lives in
the west part Of the town. is very i'll.
The family moved here from Unity
about two years ago. Her daughter
Mrs. Craig of Pressure Isle, is with
her mother
Mrs. G. A. Stevens, who has been in
Troy two weeks on account of the
sickness Of he- sister Miss Octavia
Mitchell, has returned home.
Attorney J. w. Manson was in Port
land Friday on business.
Thomas S. Dexter an aged citizen OF
the town. who has been III feeble
health for some time, was critically i'll
at his home Friday.
DR.. " t. Lathbury of Augusta for
merly of this town, was in Pittstield
Friday on professional business.
A hearing was held Thursday after
noon before A. H Drake and Harry r.
Coolidge, commissioners. appointed by
the probate court of Somerset county,
on a disputed claim of Sumner Bick-
ford Of PiynoI tn VS.. the estate of
James o. Emery. late Of Plymouth. H.
II. Mitchell of Newport appeared as
counsel for Charles T. Haskell, execu-
tor of the will of Mr.. Emery and II.
H. THOROUGH of this town was attor-
ney for Mr.. Bickford. Eugene Mud
gett Of Bangor was attorney for one
OF the other heirs of Mr.. Emery The
decision Of the commissioners was re-
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS

More than 5o.roo women are "mployea
in the factories and stores ~ Wi-con'
sin.
Miss Esther Cleveland. daughter ~
the late President cleveland II nov ~
London. whore she has thrown nerfeU
heart and soul into her work nT vo'
unteer helper IN a hospital FOR bHno
soldiers
Julia Culp. the Dutch song sinrs'
makes from $500 20 i3,2oO n week n"
months Of the year appearing befof
the American public
Twice ns mrny women as men Ht'
employed in the cigar factories ~ Nee
York.
The athletic association ~ the nirk
inson ~, - High School ~ hca 1ed D.
two girls
OF the 100000 a more stakeholder o.
Pennsylvania Railroad stock more than
$1,000 are women.
Merry on"-falf 81 the $50 .on0 en-.
ployes Of the American Telephone anf
Telegra ph Company are women.
Quincy III. how has woman mem
Der OF its School Board the irst of her
sex in nineteen years.
Women will not be allowed so prac.
tice law In England n the men lawyers
can prevent Il In anv wav.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
DEPUTY SHERIFF DIGNAM
MAKES A CLEANUP

Deputy Sheriff Dignam made clean
up of liquors at the office of the Amer
lean Express Company at the Maine
Central station Friday morning. taking
four cases. The first contained 10
quarts of whiskey and was consigned
TO parties in Belfast; the second con-
tained two and one-eighth gallons Of
mixed liquors and was consigned to
man in Thorndike; No. 8 was eight
quarts of liquor and was on it's way
to Dover; and No. 4 was one gallon of
brandy, one quart of alcohol and three
quarts of wine and was consigned to
woman in Winslow. All were libeled
in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

Washington. Feb. Am expert nos
pital force sufficient TO care Tor an
army of a million men could be mo-
bilized by the Red Cross within rev
DAYS after an outbreak of hostintes, In
the belief of officials at headquarters
of the society here.
Since the call was issued SATURDAY
instructing Red Cross chapters
throughout the country to place them-
selves on a footing for field work,
many encouraging reports have been
returned to headquarters together with
great food of personal offers or SER
vice Elliot WaGsworth. acting CHAIR
man. estimated tonight that the force
which could be modified immediate
" in case Of war would include
Twenty-siX completely equipped
army and navy base hospital units.
with a total personnel of 1850 nurses
and 500 nurses aids.
A hospital base reserve OF Ais nurses
and 525 nurses aides.
Thirty-one partially complete navy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
DEXTER
Extension School Promises to Be
1nteresting-Night Passenger
Train Wanted-Daughter of
Joseph Jock Dies

Much interest is being displayed among
local farmers IN the extension school to
open Monday morning at Grange hall,
when the subject of farm crops will be
studied under the direction of NJ. d.
Jones, county extension agent of Penob-
sect county.
Petitions are being circulated in the
towns of Guilford, Sangerville, Monsoon
and Greenvlle for the signature of the
citizens of those towns who would like
to see a night passenger train operated
on the Maine Central Railroad between
Foxcroft and Newport junction
Delavine Jock, the young daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Jock, died yester-
day at the home of her parents following
an illness Of several weeks She was 70
years of age and was popular among her
young friends and schoolmates. Funeral
services will be held Saturday morning
at st. AIMS Catholic church. Rev. Timo-
thy c. Nancy officiating.
Decision Day will be observed ar the
Congregational church Sunday evening
under the auspices Of the Young People's
Christian Endeavor Society An interest
ing program in which the young people
will take part will be carried out. The
program will include special music.
Inc rural mall carriers have been bav-
ing trying experiences during the past
week IN making their trips. The rocds
were packed full of snow by the rece,+
storm and many Of them have not been
properly broken out. Altogether the pres
snt winter has been the hardest for years
for the rural carriers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
SELLS 800 BARRELS
POTATOES At $3.50

Pressure Isle. Me, Feb. 9-Claude
Dewitt, one Of our most progressive
and successful young farmers. just
cleaned up this seasons potato crop.
selling the last 500 barrels Wednesday
for $4,000. or $3.50 a barrel He has
Just sold his farm near this village on
the Caribou road which contains ITO
acres for a handsome price, exceeding
by $4,000 more than he paid for II two
years ago. 1t has no buildings on 1t
except a small house for the help.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
DEATH OF HANNAH
ALLEN. AGED IS

Bangor. Me. Feb The cent. az M
IiaEah. widow ~ Thomas Allen a. 4
home. 20 Court street. Friday mrrR
an early hour. ended lifc ~ w.r, nd
ordinary cheerfulncss and us.' .-.a
Mrs Allen. although at the advanced a
OF ~ years, was active IA her UasHu
of florist until few weeks Ago. yolIa
plants and doing the light worh amoa
flowers that she had come 30 hi
through years OF association I.rl =
end her customary genial nuH lows
nature was always manifest aU4 81
death was a great shock TO tNuHe ",
knew and loved her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
Red Cross Force Able to
Care for Army Of Million Mer
Gould Be Raised in Few Davs

detachments of 90 nurses each
One hundred md fifteen local em.,
gency detachnonts.
A corps of expert ins ;ructors i,i su,
gical dressings. totalling about TO
Mr.. Wadsworth said that all told "a.
organization could put into the no.
1910 trained Red Cruss nurses. Hrd q.
timated that IL 30 pcr cent ~ those
whom the Red Cross had given es
mentary training responded a. the a.
as nurses aides the total nursing t.,
sonnet would be about con.
with the customary assignment 4.
10 patients 10 each nurse" b. aa8sa
eve could thus take care ~ a0.Nm n.
and wounded ~ once. In the earle
stages or war tho propur;idi ~ xr,
and wounded Is about 3 per cent I,
other words We arc prepared today =.
give nursing service To an army 81
600. COO men.
mo national emergency has sr,
found the Rcd cross better prernrs
than IL Is today"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
fairfield
Sunday in the Fairfield Church.
es-L. H. S. Seniors Cannot
Enjoy Washington Trip
Cherobortheans Entertained

Baptist church, Newhall street, Rev.
E. NJ. Holman pastor; The pastor will
speak upon THE Ungrateful Children"
This is a great message from the Prophet
Isaiah. Sunday school at II o'clock;
subject for adult department, Jesus and
the Woman of Samaria." Christian En-
deavor meeting at 6 o'clock-"Confession
led by katherine Hatch. Vesper service
at 'clock-"When the Devil Went to
Church" H. A. Plummer will lead the
song services. Prayer service Tuesday
evening. subject to be taken from 2 Pc
ter, the first chapter.
Methodist church, corner Of Main and
Western avenue, Rev. c. o. Perrp pas
tor: Morning service, the subject will be
1.-THE Power of the Gospel Evening
service Lincoln memorial at Z o'clock.
A special program has been arranged.
Junior League at O'Clock; subject, THE
New Testament Way of Living" led by
Margaret Doran.
Catholic church, High street, Rev. Fr
Huot pastor: Early mass at 8 o'clock
the pastor will speak in French. Late
mass at 10 O'clock the pastor delivers his
sermon in English. Vesper services at 3
O clock in the afternoon.
Salvation Army, Lawrence avenue. Ad-
jutant Craig and Captain Swan: Sunday
school atF10 o'clock; holiness meeting at
II O'Clock: Sunday afternoon outdoor
meeting at . O'Clock: indoor at go; Sun
day evening at and 80.
The G. F. was delightfully."- entertained
by Mrs. Joseph Sanger at her home on
Elm street Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
CUMBERLAND DEAL
INVOLVES 100000

Ellsworth, Me, Feb. "a timberland
100000 and 5000 acres OF land has just
been closed The Dead River Timber
land Co. of Boston Is the purchaser
and the largest interests in the land
sold were held by DIR. a. c. Hegarthy
OF Ellsworth, DIR. r. +. Iiagerthy OF
Sedgwick and Mrs. J. I. Giles OF Ellis
Howard B. Moor of Ellsworth.
The largest tracts of land included in
the purchase are in Township I'm
Penohscot county, which is on the
Buffalo, and in the town Of Aurora.
The transfe.> OF this property will mean
extensive operations on the headwa-
ters of Union river next winter.
The purchasers have also secured
dam rights on the river and tributa-
ries and will during the coming sum-
Ter rebuild and repair dams and
camps. giving work to many men. II
is understood that some $4,000 will be
laid out in this preparatory work
Tho new company will operate pri-
marily in pulp wood, and besides the
operations on their own land. will fur
nish a market for pulp wood to small
owners of timberland on the river.
A land or shipping point for lumber
has also been secured at Ellsworth
Falls. just above the railroad bridge.
where siding and plant for taking
the pulp wood from the river and
loading on cars will be put in. This
piece of property was purchased n feu.
years ago with just such an object In
view. and was really the determining
factor In the deal lust closed. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

The children of the city fully en-
joyed the one extra day of vacation oc-
casioned by the Teachers convention
which was in session here Friday. The
weather was fine for the young folks
to be out of doors and there was plenty
of snow for all sorts of sports, so that
they had a thoroughly enjoyable time
in spite of the sharp snow storm which
started about the middle of the fore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

The promptness with which things
relating to the streets and sidewalks
are handled by Street Commissioner
Estey was brought out Friday when
the walk from the Boothby and Bart
lett office to the postohice developed
several places where it was very slip
perry. One or two persons were seen
TO fall there and DIR. G.. b. Hatfield.
whose office Is placed that he has
constant view of this walk. telephoned
to city hall that the walk there was in
bad condition. in less than Is minutes
n couple of men were on the scene and
the walk was given thorough coating
OF sand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
STEVENS Named FOR
SHIPPING BOARD

Washington. Feb. ? - Raymond r.
Stevens of New Hampshire was nomi p
mated by President Wilson today as n
member of the shipping board TO sue
coed Bernard y. Baker who resigned
soon after being confirmed by the Sen
ate.
Mr.. Stevens, nominated for term
of five years, was formerly member
of Congress from New Hampshire, and
at present is special counsel for the
federal trade commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

The sale of seats for the Taft lecture
at the City Opera house next Wednes-
day evening is progressing rapidly and
it now appears that the house will be
crowded when this distinguished speak
er faces his audience. The address of
Mr.. Taft is of even greater Importance
at this time than it was expected to
be and everyone will want to hear what
one of the most distinguished Ameri-
cans thinks about the foreign situation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

An echo of the recent death at the
Bay View in this city was heard in Au-
gusta Thursday when the man in the
case. Frank l.. or Charles Thompson.
was taken from jail. where he is serv
ing sentence of 80 days for drunken
nes< and was bound over in the mu
nicipal court of Augusta in the sum of
$500 for the April term of court. the
charge being wanton and lascivious be-
hayior
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

Friday with the threatening weather
followed by the sharp storm which
came up, the people who have been
busy removing snow from the streets
and tracks redoubled their activities as
the snow was still badly piled up in
streets and on the tracks. Everyone
was fearing another bad storm, and
hoping it would not develop as there
is quite enough snow in the city at the
present time and the cost of handling
it is piling up rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
Senate Receives Bill to
Supplement Adamson Law

To meet tho views % the admins railo.
since 1t has become apparent list !.
more stringent hin virtual, would hss,
no chance Of gctting through before AL
journmcnt
Under the terms ~ thr h.N whs.
the present federal mediation and sor.
citation board fails 90 settle 4 railr6s.
labor controversy the President ia
enlarge the board by tho addition Z
one representative Of the carriers ar
one OF the men, The oulbrEod board.
report shall be made within thr,s
months and contain recommendation
according 10 the merits ana auhsia,.
tisI justice Of the case which shall b
published"
Any person refusing 90 b" drafted 90.
der the military necessity srrioh %.
who injuries or DESTROYS such rairos.
telegraph and telephone property ~ Oh
tcrfcrc with use when in federal hattt
would hc subjected t. nvr years IN
prisunment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
A Waterviile Leak"

Opening letters from Waterville sue
cesses in the business and professional
world. DR.. Phelps speaks Sunday night
on The Young Man and the Business
World" How shall he please his en-
ployer? How can he satisfy his patrons d?
What is the secret of power over men?
Colby male quartet sings. In the morn
ing DR. Phelps speaks on How to Make
the Bible Interesting"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

Ira Berry Chapter: High priest, Ev-
erett d. Call: king, Frank Fuller;
scribe. w. NJ. Prilay: treasurer. W. L.
Pushor; secretary. D. w. Mannock:
captain Of the host, E. n. Nickery;
Royal Arch captain, Fred g. Parsons;
financial committee. E. D. Call, FRANK
Fuller, w. NJ Philay.
Meridian Lodge-Master, Fred II.
Estes: senior warden. Rodney Shaw;
Junior warden, Raymond Hurd; treas
urer. r. F. Conner: secretary, ). n.
Scribner: senior deacon, Walter NJ.
Prilay; junior deacon. Clarence Tyler;
trustees, Charles E. Nickery, b. ,.
Mathews, o. H. Drake. After the WORK
refreshments were served.
Mrs. Lancey G. Milliken. who mas
been at a hospital in Waterviile lot
the past two weeks receiving meolcai
treatment. returned home Friday.
Henry F. Libby, cashier of the PITS
field National Bank, who is vice presi-
dent of the Maine Bankers Assocla-
ton. left Friday for Boston to attend a
meeting of the officers of the New Eng
land Bankers Association to be held
Saturday.
Mrs. Vena Simonds Bartlett of Oak
land is in town. called by the death or
her uncle, Irving Towle.
Ladies' night will be observed at
meeting of Pittsfleld Grange Saturday
evening. Feb. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

Matchmaker Berard of the local ath-
Ietic club is having rather a hard time
to secure a suitable program for his
meeting of next Friday night. He had
planned on having Walter Butler OF
Boston but the boy is going to New
York next week and it is impossible
for him to be here. Mr.. Berard has
his lines out for a couple of fast boys
however, and expects to be able to give
the fans a program that will be even
better than the one of last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

The morning trains on their way to
Lewiston carried a large number Of
boys from the eastern part of the State
on their way to the Boys Conference
which is in progress there. The num-
Der was increased here by the local
boys and there was a large delegation
on the train out of this city. General
Secretary Jefferson G. Smith and As
sistant Secretary Arthur y. Head ac-
companied the boys from this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10
TEN-R0UND BOUT
WILLARD-FuLT0N
MADISON SQUARE

Albany, Feb. 9-An agreement for
10-round boxing bout between Jess VIII
lard. worlds heavyweight champion and
Fred Fulton at Madison Square Garden,
New York. March &C. conditional upon
FuIton's victory over Charley Weinert
next Monday night, was announced here
today by Grant Hugh Browne Of New
York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

Rev Robert NJ. Kellerman Of the
Uniyersalist church will deliver an adj
dress on Lincoln Sunday morning and
he has extended an invitation to the
g. A. r. and allied bodies to attend.
They will meet at the Grand Army hall
at $50 Sunday morning and will march
to the church in a body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

A we'll attended campfire meeting
was held at the Railroad Y. NJ. {. "A.
Friday evening The program consist
ed Of music. readings and an address
by Professor Webster Chester of Col
by. At the close OF the formal program,
n social hour was enjoyed and re-
frsshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

The watering troughs of the city
were given thorough cleaning and
disinfecting Friday and were opened
again, go that the trouble which
threatened to start over the closing has
all blown over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

The members of the cast of the Wat
erville High school play took advantage
of the holiday Friday to put in con-
siderable time at the City Opera house
rehearsing for the play which will be
given next Friday evening. An excep-
tionally fine production is promised and
a large crowd is assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

The Masons were the winners in the
third of the series of games between
the Masonic and Taconnet clubs. which
was played Thursday evening at the
Taconnet clubhouse and now enter the
last stretch with a clear lead of $50
points. The final games of the series
will be played next Thursday evening at
the Masonic club rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-10

Rev. Frank l.. Phalen will be the
speaker at the Sunday afternoon meet
ing at the Railroad Y. NJ. c. A. He
Will take as his subject. Lincoln the
Man" This is the first of a series of
meetings which it is planned to hold
there during the remainder of the win
ter.