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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

and Mrs. Birdena Conant from Soro-
sis and Miss Alice Danforth and Mrs
Ethel Madden from the Town I'm
provement, in this movement together
with committee from the Red Cross
chapter composed OF Miss Beatrice
Genthner, Miss Harriet Gledhill Mrs.
Maude Avore and Mrs Edith D. Stew
ard. Mrs. Merrill also brought up the
matter Ct the Red Cross drive urging
a larger membership for the chapter
and during intermission 500 Red Cross
stamps were sold. There was a good
attendance at this session and Mrs.
Franklin's address was listened TO
with o great deal of profit and pleas
ure. The next meeting will be held
Jan. in Congregational parlors in
charge Of Sorosis with Come Out of
the Kitchen" as the subject and Miss
Bessie Whiting as the lecturer.
Sessions Of probate court for the
month of December have been busy,
much routine work requiring atten-
ton. The will of Mary D. Bates. for
merry Of the Larone neighborhood and
a resident of Norrdsewock was pre-
scented for probate. She bequeathed TO
the sister. Mrs. Clara S. Huff. all her
wearing apparel; TO her foster daugh-
ter. Mrs. :. Frapk Bickford. tie sum
Of 800 writing desk and gold watch,
and the remainder of her property to
her adopted son. Charles S Bates The
will Was made November H. 1914
Other wills presented We're those of
Jennie COnant. late Of Ballas-dvale
Mass. +. NJ. Dean. late of Madison;
J. II. Pushor, late Of Hartland, and
Elizabeth Goodrich late of Skowhe-
gan.
The will Of the late Judge Augustine
Simmons, forme rly judge of the SOM
trset probate court. was allowed Us
We're the wills Of the late Sargent A.,
Coffin, late Of l'ittsfield: Rev. Eta q.
Tracy. late e S!iovhcgan: j. Palmer
Merrill late Of SkowheSan and Mar
Eliza beth Fox late of Athens.
Administration was granted in the
following eStates-Anna NJ. BROOKS.
| Ia Of Lynn. Mass: Abbie A. .Burrill If
Fairfield appointed administrative in
tho estat" Of Hannah w Harrington.
late # Fairfield: Amos + F,nneweil
appointed administrator in the eStat,
Of Sarah Hunnewell; late of Moscow
J. a. Letourneau appointed administia :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

Tor "a the estate of Emily c.. Buswcil
WesE late of Fairfield; christopher q.
Stewart of Bingham appointed admin
istrator in the estate of Winfield :.
Powell. late of The Forks: Royden Y.
Brown of Bingham, administrator III
the estate of Cyrus A. Young. late Of
Moscow; Eva NJ. .Scitt Of Hartla nj
appointed administratrix in the estate
Cf Andrew Scott, late Of Hartland
Clarence Severance Of Skowhegan ad-
ninistratGix in the estate Of Phebe +
Severance late of SkoWheGan: Olga :.
Clark administrators in the estate of
Martha A. Malooh. late Of Pittstield:
Perley +. Priest, administrator in the
estate of Hattie Baker. late Of Solcr:
George Hebert of Embden appointed
administrator in the estate Of Damassc
Beauiieu. late of Madison. Admins
ration was asked for in the estate OF
Myra a. Lombard. late Of Solcn, re-
tition for the appointment Of Timothy
r. Clark presented.
Accounts presented in the estates
Of Fairvilla Croker. late Of Sanaan;
George N. Gordon. late Of New Por:-
land; Leonard knowlton. late OF EcN.
Portland; Hannah n ILut2h.n,. late
/ Of New Portland: Helen Il. Cha pmaa,
late of Athens: Henry Irving CarVil.
F, late of Flagstaff, Edwin G. Whiting,
late Of Fairfield: Jefferson savage.
late of Showhegan; Sarah Z Frye.
late of Skowhegan: Mahlon Hutchins,
late of New Portland
Accounts allowed " the estates of
LoVina Charles. late of Mercer; George
W. Willis, late OF Pittstield: Robert II.
, futile. late of Showhegan; Albion l..
Eiltcn, late of Skowhegan: Rose Green.
late OF Fairfield; Luther Temnle. late
of Bingham: DR.. Ivory Lowe. late Of
Canaan.
c. +. Rutherford Of Cai4iS who mas
, been appointed by Governor A1iiiiilen
az member of the board Of trustees
~ the Womans Reformatory Commits
sion was il town Wednes .iay evening
70 attend 4 meeting Of the board. The
only othc" m"nb II present were
Chairman CNde II. Smith and Mrs
Fannie T.. Damon of Dexter NJ bus
! mess Of unusual Importance WAS trans
acted. Mr.. Rutherford takes the place
tf Rev Clifford SnoWdun of Portland
on the board. These thrno officials were
entertained at a dinner Thursday at
| the ReformatorN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

months old toy Boston bull TERROR
owned b., Mrs. a. c. Colburn 919
Eighth street. Portsmouth, O.. carried
away the majority of prizes at the
Central Ohio Kennel Club dog show
held three days. After the show Mrs.
Colburn refused four offers of $500
each and one of 5000 for her dog. The
dog won the G. .. X. c. medal for be-
ing the best all-round dog in the show.
He also won one blue ribbon and two
Ied ribbons. The medal is the highest
prize given. 1t was the first time
Billy Toss No. was entered in show
and he showed a tendency to fight the
other dogs which kept him from win
ming first prize for the best bred dog.
Mrs. Nellie Palmer Of East Pittston
was 4 recent business caller on the
river road.
Mrs EVA Faulkner Of New York and
Mrs Charles Fossett Of Randolph We're
Visiting Pittston friends Wednesday.
The town is reporting unusually cold
weather for the season, mercury regis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
Crosby Foss Wedding at Dexter

Miss Helen Isabelle Foss. daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Foss of
Maple street, Dexter. became the bride
Of Ensign Clarence II. Crosby. L. $. ~.
Tuesday noon at Dexter, Rev. II. Lin
coin Mackenzie of the congregational
church officiating. Miss Marjorie Foss.
sister Of the bride, was maid of honor
and Howard \. Widdoes Of Wesleyan
University was best man. The bride is
graduate Of Dexter High school and
Of Smith College in 1917. The groom
i 4 graduate Of Dexter High school
and Of Bowdoin. ~. He Is on duty on
tie L. s. s. Aztec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
A $500 Fire in Oxford

The farm buildings Of Mrs. Hannah
road to Norway. were burned Tues
day night, with loss estimated at
$4,000. Mrs Whitman carried $170O in
surance. The blaze caught around the
chimney and was famed by brisk
wind. About 60 tons of haT were
burned. Part of the household 1urni-
turc and all of the horses and live
stock were saved. No other property
was in danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

In accordance with It's policy of sup
plying the entente allies the Urguayan
government has announced that, as n
Precautionary measure it cannot grant
petitions presented TO allow the export
of wheat from the last harvest. This
expectation Of the new crop Will DO
allowed. it is added. if conditions per
NIT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

MN. Louise Rounds OF Augusta
.nu iu the interests Of the
ararB l0rn" with which she is con-
u 'eD.
N Watson ~ Winthrop arrived in
*, e Ieda, forenoon for a short
t. .n'e new Golfer dam and re-
.,. '.. stale" way Of the upper
In, ar. again underway under the
ire .lou q" J L. Parkin Of Fair
Id T. H. ,.,ertcd that the reno
sta. .ll a"j hr completed for six
-He .uIl .,t'" "dugft the Changers
.r. .~I " ednesday evening when
10, pr. .,a a' Change hall and found
.s' tr"ro "a not Sutficieit fuel to
... building. II was to have
..sa 80 .u.H4pl meeting and large
ube- Of "4t "f tie village patrons
"a ru r.Ir1 Worthy Master Geo
parker ,aIi"d the meeting to order
.u vaS adiourne until
-.ot iul
ts 'aurr wilton VINO Las been at
Miss Rchccca Clark in
vr. ,t during the summer and
gItif" At the home ~ her
,r Flnrn Withec on Main
.,-sat M.,, Clark Pcnn Shirlely is
.tf n Apo4corls. but viii leave
r r,' SOUTH
.u..n .uu.la'r n lie Molat Com
udr ~" 81. y r.. viii be held at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
PITTSTON

Friends of M. and Mrs. Albion COL
burn, former residents OF this vicinity,
are interested in an itenl contained in
an Ohio paper telling of Mrs. .Coiburn's
prize dog: Billy Toss. No. 2. is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
at ONE DOLLAR per year
Between December IL and "a

Everyone knows at least some
thing of the great work being done
by the American Red Cross-an
all-American largely Volunteer or
ganization, devoted to Practical
Humanitarian Service in Peace and
in War. New England's quota is
One Million Members, plus Five
Hundred Thousand already enrolled
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

tering IS degrees below zero Tuesday
night. The rain followed by snow
and freezing weather has made fine
sleighing.
Telephone lines have been out OF
commission. Line 346 was out of use
for ten days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
SKOWHEGAN NEWS

,4a Somerset chapter Of the Red
- i. preparing for the Red Cross
,s and are appointing committees
,.a ,.1rlnus women's organizations
+, H. towns ana among the wage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14
Bert Grover

r.,, CROKER. who was taken to the
..oanegan poor farm Wednesday,,
IA, tound dead IN his bed at that in
,..,iun Thursday morning His age
Al cars and no rad been in poor
.. E.r som. time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

In no other way can you make
a dollar work so hard or so eff
GENTLY for humanity as by joining
the Red Cross during the Christmas
Membership Campaign, December
~ to "a. Not all of us can 60 to
the trenches, not all of us can do
active duty here, but everyone can,
and should, JOIN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-14

At the last Grange meeting. the officers
the past year were reelected. with til.
exception Of the charlain. Mrs Io;ta
Collins, who resigned II faro u 1Ils.
Edith Fogg. Thursday rvamu~. ice. j..
the Grange will have the- aanuu supper
and entertainment at ther nah gret, M
Der Will he Rally Gay, the las; one for
the year. The proertm tcr the DE-. will
be in charge "f f.. f. PallpcE
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-05-03

The Gray Tractor Is built ia one size, 1880, 4-cylinr
der, 4-cycle Waukesha Heavy Duty Motor. Same motor
used BY some Of the best heavy tractors made il the
country. The rear wheel on the Tractor is 81 inches high
and "a inches wide, giving II the most traction to the
ground Of any engine made. Will work on any ground
that horses can work on.
The Gears are cut from Chrome Nickel Steel, hest
treated, and all run ia bath Of Oil. Five gear wheels ~
whole engine.
Skating is all Chrome Nickel Steel insteal OF common
rolled steel same as most; other tractors use. Shafting
all runs in Hyatt Roller Bearings. No babbitt boxes on
engine except crank shaft bearing, which are the best
Parsons High Duty~Babbitt.
No keys in the makeup Of this engine. Shafts AL
splined and fitted without keys. No keys 10 get loose and
bother. No Pulleys TO stick or bother to get Of.
No cast iron about this engine. Everything cast out
steel. Brackets and Bushings for Bearing Cages.
Tractor sold on the guarantee to suit purchaser on
his farm or no sale. We will go into composition with
any tractor made.
More sold around WatertoWn last season than any
other kind of tractor made Of same size. Every one Civ
ing the best of satisfaction.
We do not claim to use all kerosene, but can use half
and half should youl wish. We claim TO do work as cheap
as any gas tractor made.
We use the Waukesha motor, admitted BY al t. be
the best 4-cylinder 4-cycle motor on the market. Used
BY SO different manufacturers Of gas tractors,
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-05-03
IA Tractor that Makes Good

GRE for acre-hour for hour,-the Huber Light -Four cIal-
~ lenges competition for economical work Under reasonable
= = conditions pulling three 141 plows, set s inches deep, it
easily turns an acre an hour On a galIorand a half to two gallons
Of gasoline. In the 5000 lb. class. 1T does not pack the ground.
Never stalls.
Steers itself when blowing. And such poWerl "a steady stream of energy
from d 4cyinder motor, transmitted dhectt to the drive. Does not over
heat IN extreme weather. Sefluhncatng antizriction bearings. Itturns III
a axfootr radius and II mounted On It's powerful frame * as to adjust itself ii
the toughest fields.
i2h pa AZ the dawbar with aroad speed from w to a miles pz hour.
ash. at the belt operating separator, sio file. saw, pump, dynamo, shred
der shelter. bMr. and 0ther farm machinery. Built for lifetime service by the
Huber Mi. Company, Marion. Ohio Established mme shaw fWy yeam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
COURT REFUSES RECEIVER
FOR ELECTRIC CONCERN
Justice Hobb Reverses Decision of
Lower Court in American Ele-
mentary Company Case.

The District Court of Appeals today in
an opinion by Mr.. Justice Robb reversed
the action OF the District Supreme Court.
which had attempted to name a tempo
rary receiver for the American Elemen-
tary Electric Company on an application
of minority stockholders. The company
had changed its name. a similar corpo-
ration had been chartered in Arizona and
the assets of the District corporation
turned over to the new company.
The appellate court finds that the com
planning minority stockholders do not
own large portion OF the stock. but
are the holders ''of an almost infinitesi-
NAL numbers OF shares" and seek to con-
troll the action of the majority.
The court holds that the majority
were compelled either to take the &C
ton decided on or permit the corpora
ton to come to an immediate and dis
astrous end.
THAT something was necessary to ne
done" says Justice Robb. lis apparent
and we are unable to perceive any
thing irregular or suspicious IN what
a ctuaIly was done. The rights OF the
minority stockholders We're as care
fully provided for and safeguarded as
we're the rights of the majority.
There was no doubt of the power OF
the majority, the court points out, ana
no ground existed for holding that the
mower was unlawfully exercised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
CHINESE TROOPS FIGHT
IN STREETS OF CHENGTU
Szechuen and Yunnan Forces Have
Pitched Battle as Result
of Friction.

CHENGTU, China, April 2s.-Fierce
here between the Szechuen and Yum
nan troops. The outbreak is the climax
to the friction between the two parties.
which has steadily increased since the
funnanese forces entered Chengtu last
April. The direct cause of the explo-
sion was the attempt of the military
governor Of Szechuen. who is a Yum
nanese. to disband the provincial
troops and strengthen his grip on the
province
The fighting started on Wednesday
night and continued all next day and
night. May houses were burned and
trenches and barricades were con-
structed by both parties. The British
French and japanese consuls, at much
personal risk. have succeeded in ar
ranging an armistice. but the situation
is still critical. All foreigners are safe
so far.
chengtu is the capital of the province
Of Szechuen. which lies directly north
of the province of Yunnan in the
southwest OF China. Chengtu is one
of the largest and most important
cities of China. Its population is esti-
iitatou a. oVVrVVp, anu II Is the scat VI
eight American and British missions,
with personnel of :fifty-two men and
sixty-eight women.
When Yuan Shi Kai had himself pro-
claimed emperor a year ago the prov
ince of Yunnan revolted and sent an
army against Szechuen, which re-
manned loyal to the quondam presi-
dent. Since that time Yunnan has been
the headquarters of the revolutionary
propagandum which has kept southern
China in a constant ferment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported to the
health department In the Inst twenty -four hours
Emily Fish, SO years. Providence Hospital.
C. Oliver Sears. Al years, l476 Newton street
northwest. ,,,- =. ,...
southeast. 80, .,
east. -, "A. .... .,r,,-
orrin p. Allen. So years. 1904 Douglas street
Mable p. Kelley. 81 years. Providence Hos
pital u,
James wingate. 45 years. S06 H street north
william n weIch. IS years. GOT street
Alice L. Gran. 10 months. 1910 street north
Josephine Brown. SO years. sos Sd street south.
east.
east.
west
Beatrice Davis. days. 24oe street north
west.
Beulah Davis. day. 24Oe street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
President Entertains at Dinner This
Evening for Mr., Balfour
and His Party.
DR.. Poulieff Of Bulgarian Legation
Leaves Today for Wedding at
Philadelphia Thursday.

Most of the formal entertaining Of the
next few days will center around the
members OF the British commission, who
reached Washington yesterday. The
dinner which the President will give at
the White House this evening will be
followed tomorrow evening by four din
ner parties, at one OF which the Secre-
tary of State will entertain Mr. Balfour
at his home In 18th street A large re-
ception will follow at the Pan-Amer-
lean building. where the four dinner
parties will come together with addi-
tional guests. The Secretary of State
will be host at the reception The Sec
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
PLAYERS SERIOUSLY HURT.
Wortman's Ankle Broken and
Roush's Sprained in Collision.

CINCINNATI, Ohio. April 23.-It de-
veloped today that Workman of the
Chicago Nationals and Roush Of the
Cincinnati team, both of whom were
injured in yesterdays game and had to
be removed from the field. are seriously
hurt. and will be out Of the game for
some time. The attending physicians
say that wortman's ankle is broken
and that he will not be able to play
for at least six weeks. while Roush
sustained a sprain of the ankle and will
be laid up two or three weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
SWEDES TALK REVOLUTION.
Crowds Outside Parliament House
Clamor for q Republic.

LONDON, April 23.-Telegraphing
from Copenhagen regarding the work
ers demonstration before the Swedish
parliament in Stockholm Saturday.
while the food situation was being dis
cussed. the correspondent of the Ex-
change Telegraph Company says:
Throughout the delivery of the
speeches in the riksdag the crowds
outside were quiet, but occasional
cries for a republic and a revolution
were to be heard
The correspondent continues:
This demonstration has caused an
enormous sensation in Stockholm. and
rumors of revolution are persistently
circulating throughout the country.
Fresh demonstrations OF far more
serious character are expected May 1.
The royal castle is being strictly
guarded by a corps of marine infantry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
HAD TO STRUGGLE FOR LIVES
Men of Torpedoed Vessel Left in
Water BY Submarine.

A State Department dispatch tells how
a German submarine several days ago
sank an unarmed freight steamer.
whose name was not given. placed the
crew of nineteen, including five Ameri-
cans, on the submarine deck, and when
a British patrol boat was sighted, dived
suddenly. leaving the nineteen to strug-
gle for their lives in the water.
The men managed to reach a boat.
and an hour later they were picked up
by the patrol. The master of the ship
had been kept prisoner aboard the
submarine. According to the dispatch.
the submarine fired a torpedo at the
freighter without warning, but missed,
and then gave chase Smelling the yes
sci until she stopped. The crew took
to boats and the ship was sunk by a
bomb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Thomas c. Cornwer and Lillian f. valdez.
Henry Diegs and Amelia Jackson: 80.
Charles E. Jones and Wilhelmina 1rieDei' po'h
Henry Gaskins OF Chevy Chase. D. C., and
Cora +. Rivers Of Chevy Chase, Nd;
Charles Pope and Martha A. Hall.
william ]. Spain and Dolle E. Carleton both
Of Richmond. Va. r...,. -
Robert L. Cooksey of MOUNT NN'oriA anu
Marie " Fcrrell Of Newberg. Nd
Francis NJ. Smith and Margaret f. Woman.
wiIii,m H. Dogan Of Manassas, va, ana
Frances f. brown of this city ,,
Harry T.. Murdoch and kathryn A. Miisteao'
both of poncaster, Nd.
Samuel D. warehem and Estelle M. Lancas-
ter. both of baltimore. Md.
Richard A. ColmetB OF Providence, X. T. ana
Colda May Henderson Of Vienna. va.
Ellis s. Lewis and Jessie !. Mohier'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported 10 I'M
...,,, d.nartment in the last twenty-four hours
Auep H. and Eva NJ. Work. boy
Charles e. and Minnie L. WOLF boy.
Marion and Catherine f. Wood boy.
Henry and Josephine sokoi; hoy.
Louis ]. and Edna II. Schultz; ooy'
John 4. and Mary stewart. girl.
George II. and Martha l.. Miller. boy.
Archibald and Miretta LINDSEY oos'
Albert A. and Clara Klaas. girl.
Josspb L. and Increta f. Tanning. BOY.
Herbert G. and Lula Brensinger, gir;
william II. and Catherine A; Burch. pos'
Nicholas J. and Martha z. Burns girl.
carl NJ and Grace r. skinner. girl
Joseph j. and Mamie Nell. girl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
Chaplains for New Army.

Archbishop Ireland of st. Paul and
Bishop McGolrick of Duluth called on
Secretary Baker today and pledged
their cooperation to furnish the new
army with chaplaina- Archbishop Ire
land has an engagement with PRECEDENT
Wilson tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
Big Crowd Sees Show Come In.

Several thousand men. women and
children took advantage of the ideal
spring day yesterday and journeyed to
the circus grounds, at 18th and H
streets northeast, to watch the Buffalo
Bill Wild West Show come in. A num-
Der were on hand to watch the unload
ing OF the trains when they arrived
shortly after 10 o'clock at the New Jer-
sey avenue freight yards, and during the
afternoon the grounds were crowded.
It did not take long before the vacant
lot was converted into tented city once
the tent gang got to work Every tent
but the big one was pitched. According
TO one OF the men connected with the
show, 1t is one of the superstitions of
circus people not to pitch the big tent
on Sunday. This one was put up this
morning.
As usual. a crowd centered around
me nve negroes. who, with their sledge
hammers, rhythmically pounded the
pegs into place. A huge pile-driver is
employed to drive the biggest stakes
into the ground, and this also attract
ed many on the grounds.
A great deal of interest was centered
upon three baby elephants recently OBJ
tanned by the show from India They
arrived several days ago and, accord
ing to Snowman. they came near
losing their lives when being unloaded
from the boat they came over on. due
to a wrong signal being given by
driver. The crates in which they were
shipped barely escaped falling into the
river.
One of the first jobs the men tackle
is making the kitchen wagon ready
and preparing a meal for the hungry
employees. Many of the performers, in
Guiding cowboys, cowgirls. Indians. cav
alrymen. gypsies in their bright-col-
ored garments, were in evidence
| throughout the grounds
According to the publicity men of the
show, many circus features have been
added to the regular program of wild
west stunts. A number of the people who
crowded the grounds came to get
glimpse of Jess Willard, cowboy and
champion pugilist of the world. They
were disappointed. as the big fellow
did not make his appearance on the
grounds. He spent the day motoring
in the country.