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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25
Xmas Gifts for Soldiers

The Red Cross is planning on put
ting out large number of Christmas
packages which are to be sent to our
soldier boys on November 10th. The
contents Of each package is to contain
not over $50 in value and the seIec-
tions can be made from the following
list: Neckties, pipe and clelner, pen-
cils mouth organs. cigarette papers.
postals, compass, chewing gum, books,
paper covers playing cards, fruit cake,
boy scout knife, small games, prunes,
trench mirror, tobacco, figs, dates,
hard candies. salted nuts and sweet
chocolate. The members Of the local
branch are planning on holding a
whist party at the Elks' hall Thurs
day evening, November /, and il is
hoped at this time to raise a good bit
Of money for the purpose Of making
UP these packages.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25
PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE BLAMED

At a meeting OF the watervilIe Lber-
ty Loan committee Wednesday afternoon
It was voted. on motion Of Rev Frank
L. Phalen, TO take steps looking to the
formation OF committee Of public safety
and defense In this city A COMMITTEES
consisting Of George K Boutelle. DR.
Frederick c. Thayer. Or. J. r. Hill. Fred
". Clair, President Arthur J. Roberts OF
Colby College, Edward Heath and Rev.
Frank L. Phalen was named to arrange
for the first meeting of the new organ
ization.
The plan contemplates a committee on
public safety and defense to serve dur
ing the war and to deal with all matters
that would naturally come before such
body A call will be issued for a meet
ing at which citizens will be asked to
volunteer for service on the committee.
The committee secured in this manner
would choose its officers and an executive
committee.
As It's name indicates the WatervilIe
Liberty Loan committee has been formed
Tor the purpose Of aiding In the sale Of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25


An increased membesship the past
year was reported at the annual meet
inE Of the Maine Anti-Tuberculosis A.
ISOLATION by Secretary A. J. Torsisn OF
Bangor. He also reported that the or
ganization Will ask for an open-dr
school for Maine. In which children
with tubercular tendencies Will nave
the opportunity to live in the open ana
continue their studies at the same
time. The following officers were elect
ed:
President, Major William c. Peters
Bangor; vice presidents. DR.. E. p
Merrill, Foxcroft. and Walter A. Dan
forth, Bangor; secretary, A. j. TORS
left, Bangor; executive committee, Ma
jor William c. Peters, Bangor; DR.. y.
D. Merrill, Foxcroft; Henry Richards
Gardiner; Walter A. Danforth, Ban
gor; L. D. Bristol. Augusta Directors
three years, Prof ". G. Haiiett'
Pennington; five years. DIR. Lester l.
Bristol Augusta; 6. NJ. Saoins'
Pressure Isle: Carl E. Danforth, BAN
gor; Ralph Goodwin, Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25
HAINES THEATER
IS NEW PLACE

The name on the new theater build
ing was put in place on Wednesday
the words, "Haines Theater," standing
out in bold letters on the granite. The
work has now nearly reached the top
and the placing Of the top timbers in
position will be started in very few
days now The men hope to be able to
close il in before the snow comes, SO
that 1t will be possible to heat the in
terror for the Anal work. Good prog
ress has been made for. the past few
days and it is expected now that this
can be accomplished.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25
East VassaIboro Meetino

rev frank L. Phalen and F, W clair
we're 'he speakers at an enthusiastic
meeting held at East vassalboro vestar-
gay noon in the interest of the Ijbar,,,
Loan. The meeting followed dinnar
given by the Grange and at tho conni,,
~" u 'ne addresses the work of secur-
ing subscriptions for the bonds was begun
~ way to indicate that East vassaI.
ooro and the region round about will,
make creditable contribution to the
money provided to help "strafe" the Kat
ser and his Potsdam gang.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25
Insane Man Apprehended

Patroiman Mclaughlin at the re-
quest OF Conductor Hathaway, remov-
cd man from the afternoon express
who was later found to have escaped
from the Augusta Insane Asylum. He
was taken to the police station and an
ottendant arrived from the hospital
later In the afternoon to take him
back.
The fellow told the conductor that
he had no ticket, that he had some
good recommendations which ough, to
oe able to get him by with any con.
ductor. He was perfectly peaceful
while here returning with the attend
ant without trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25
IN. C.I. DEFEATS
IWATERVlLE 6 TO 0

Maine Central Institute de1eatso
Waterville high school at football on
Wednesday afternoon on the Libbey
athletic field by a score of 6 to 0, in
rough and hard game. The local team
was outweighed nearly 20 pounds to a
man but for parts of the game out
played the heavier team from the In
stitute.
The Institute team was without the
services Of Emery the big fuliback,
who is reputed to be one OF the fnest
football players in the State. The fea-
ture Of the playing Of the boys from
Pittsfeld was furnished by Crafty,
NcSherry and Riley in the backfeld.
These three men did splendid work,
and Riley. who looked like a pigmy
amCng giants, was a whole show In
himself at quarterback.
The local team played a good game
against their heavier opponents, Jo-
seph, O'Brien and Bushey. putting up
A great game all the time, while Frost
got away for some good runs and was
in the defense in fine shape
The game was a surprise to the sup
porters Of the Institute eleven which
was expected to be able to run away
with the local boys. a it had been on
ly a short time since they had won
from them by score of 80 to
The whole story of the game is
practically contained in the first rev
minutes of the play. NJ. c. I. kicked OF
to Waterville. the ball going less than
10 wards. Waterville made eight yards
in two tries and on the fourth down
vas held for downs, the ball belns
about six inches short of first down.
On the first play with the ball IN tle
rrstitute's teams possession they
made 10 wards. They were then thrown
hacL for loss and were forced 10
n,,nt waterville could not gain ana
runted hack. The Institute boys mace
npe erst down and then lost the ball on
frrh,e waterville tried to kick ana
the hall was blocked but was recover
"a On an attempted forward pass ny
waterville. Crafty captured the pan
and on two rushes made nrst oown'
The time was up for the quarter wiz,
the ball practically in the mtfdle VI
the field. ,a
With the beginning OF the seconu
quarter the NJ. c. I. boys carried 'ie
ball straight down the field lot q
touchdown, McSherry going over ne
failed to kick the goal.
On the kick off M. c. I. kicked 70
waterville and O'Brien who reoelVeu
the hall threw a scare into the M. G.
7 .upporters by sweeping through
their entire team, being stopped Wy
R,Iev lust s it seemed as If he nan
clear neld for a touchdown. For the
remainder of the game it was Just
caso Of rush a few times than kick Tor
both sides. neither team being In any
/ danger Of being scored on at any time
The score:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25
Boy Scouts Sell $4,000

There was considerable discussion OF
various matters in connection VIII inc
matter. if developing that IL OF the
Roy Scouts of the city had soio over
the 10 bonds, which they were oohSeo
to sell to get the medal from the gov
ernment and that they mad solo
total of $4,000.
On motion of Rev. Frank L. Phaien
II was voted that the organization as
II now existed for the work on ti,ls
loan be made a permanent one Tor tne
remainder Of the war. There was talk
on this by Fred w. Clair ana hatr!
Brown. Mr.. Clair suggesting ina.
all Ioval citizens Of Watervllie ana
Winslow be invited to join IN the WORN
and MIR. Brown that there were 10 pe
MANY of these calls and that the COM
mittee should be prepared 10 take care
of them in the same way that thls one
has been. 49,
Eugene F. O'Brien, the agent OF tne
Federal Reserve Bank. who is IN the
city for the loan, paid compiliiien'
IA the workers and an especial one TO
H T. Emery. the chairman, saying thaI
he had found him the best man lor
lob of this kind that he had ever seeh'
n. HI. Barrows, owner OF the "Saii
octte worsted Mills. was recosniHeu
hy the chair and said that the sl4'ovo
r,bicb had been raised by the mliis
had all come from the $50 employees
tbere That they had done pretty wen
he thought, and that he 1eil sohie
what of a Stacker as he hao peeh away
all during this time, but that ne "ouiu
r,,.dee enough to make the wy
andotte Mills part $4,000. When the
cheering occasioned by his pledge nao
died away. he asked how much had
hoa, raised now and when told that 1t
would undoubtedly before the END OF
the week if let stand, nsure up 70
s750.O0O. said that he understood that
Watervilles maximum allotment was
so3O 600 and that if the committee
would get busy and bring the SUD
scrintions up to 100000 he would put
ir the other $4,000. This caused a
Great cheer and a united We'll do IT.
from the members present.
On the suggestion Of DR.. j. F. Hill 1t
was voted to have another dinner on
Friday noon at 1890, at which the re-
suits up to that time should be tab
,.,ated. and Dr. +. c. Thayer, chair
man of the dinner committee, assured
all nresent that the dinner would be
ready for them.
1t was voted to have tent on the
Common for the rest of the week at
which Liberty Bonds would be sold
and Edgar J. Brown was appointed as
chairman Of the committee to have it in
charge.
On motion Of DR.. J. F. Hill, vote
Of thanks was extended to the Elks
for the use of their hall and to the
ladies for the splendid dinners which
were furnished. The meeting then ad-
journed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

., ine coourn football team is prac.
'lcine daily In preparation for a game
Win kents Hill Saturday in this citv
me local boys are working under 49,
tlfecl'oh u. OF Coach Bagnall and expect
20 oe IN condition to give the team
,Ioih the Hill a good run for its money
me game will be played on the Lihbev
Atnietic field Saturday afternoon. ana
VIII doubtless be a fast and interest
ing one' as the kents Hill team has
oeeh making a fine record during ,he
season now in progress. WIG
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25
CANADA'S new
CABINET SHAPED

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. N-Two comnitte''
OF Canada's new union cabinet. to dsai
with problems arising from the war. n'
which will be known as the war commit
tee Of the cabinet council and the r.
construction and development commit"
took definite shape today.
Premier Borden will be president q
both committees. 1t was announced.
w. Rowell, leader OF the Liberay par
in Ontario. was chosen vice president o.
the war committee Of the cabinet cou''
Gil. and A. x. Mclean, minister withou
portfolio. vice president of the other con-
mittee. Each committee consists OF
members.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Opera House

George Beban in Lost in Transit"
vas the feature attraction at the City
Opera house on Wednesday and this
popular interpreter Of Italian roles
proved to be better than ever in this
play. His work makes a great hit with
many Of the people Of the city and
they were well pleased with the way
he handled himself in this play. Ben
Wilson in the serial, The. Voice on the
Wire" and a good travel picture COM
plete the program which will be re-
peated on Thursday.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

<as sseusities issued BY ths government
70 finance the war. The Liberty Loan
committee Vim continue In existence and
stand ready 70 ,resuzns IT. work whenever
the eau comes. But It ts felt that there
should be q body Of representative ciu-
gems prepared TO deal with other war
time questions. For that reason yester-
days action looking to the formation OF
the waterville committee on public safe
ty and defense was taken.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

The funeral of Mrs. William A. Brown
was held from her late home on Pleasant
street Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock
Rev Charles F. Robinson of the Temnle
street Congregational church officiating
There was a large attendance of friends
and the floral offerings were of excep-
tional beauty and in great profusion. The
bearers were j. Howard welch. Jr., c. L.
Jones' Fred D. McAlary and Philip Ware.
lnterment was at Pine Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

woman and two children. who ar
r!Veo IN the city last Sunday and
ciaiineo to be looking for work. made
themselves more or less of a nu;sanao
' tle town. and were finally TAX
81 ~ charge by the police department
anu removed to the almshouse, where
.,eS nave been cared for Wednesday
the husband and father arrived from
DiSf1eid, where their home is, and thew
returned with him in the afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

There will be a general exodus of
the teachers of the city Thursday
morning for Bangor to attend the an
nuai convention. So far as could he
learned every teacher in the Water
vile schools will so to the conyen-
ZION this year. Some will leave bv the
early train but for the most part thew
VIII go at either 10 o'clock or 1so in
the afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

A series Of three concerts will be given
In the Opera house this winter by, Prof.
William R. Chapman of New York binder
the auspices of the Cecilia Choral Socie-
ty. Such artists as Hans Kronold. Yer
non Stiles and Percy Granger will ap-
pear at these concerts. Vernon Stiles and
Percy. Granger give their fees to the
Red Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

There was more than the usual 10
cal interest In the fire at the hospital in
the military camp at Aver. Mass, from
the fact that Eugene P. Lander of
Bingham. formerly OF this city. was
known to be In the hospital for treat
ment. Word has been received from
him that he was out OF the hospital at
the time OF the fire, but that he lost
many Of his belongings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

In the interests OF the soldiers, a
special service is 10 be held at the
First Baptist church Thursday night,
TO organize Soldiers Prayer
League" This will form the subject
~ the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

Patriotic exercises were held in prac-
tically all the schools OF the city We'd
nesday In observance Of Liberty Bond
Day These were OF a nature to i'm
press the scholars with the part Of the
United States In this great war and
20 further their patriotism.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25
President Arthur J. Roberts Of Cobb,

President Arthur J. Roberts Of Colby
College went TO Brunswick Wednesday
morning TO attend the memorial serv-
ices there for the late President Will
liam Dewitt Hyde OF that College. He
was Joined at Augusta by Justice Les
iic c. Cornish. president Of the Board
OF Trustees. who also attended the
services
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

welden Jones Of China Neck was q
business caller in the city for the day
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

Some Of the new per cent bonds
are being shown in the city and 1t has
been announced that they will be de-
livered promptly 70 all who Purchase
them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

One man charged with intoxication
was before the police court Wednes-
day and was given the usual fine and
costs which he paid.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

The Ladies' Aid Of the Universalist
church met at the church parlors We'd
nesday afternoon to sew and make ar
rangements for the coming winters
work
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

Charles A. Pinkham Of China was a
business caller in the city for the day
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

L. A. Monk Of Clinton was a busi-
ness caller IN the city for time on
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

Rev z. c. whittemore left Wednes-
day morning for Boston on business
trip Of a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Allen Of Good
VIII Farm were in the city Wednesday
as the guest Of friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

The street railway companies OF Ronne.
Florence, Turin and other large cities o.
italy report that there have been fewer
accidents on their lines since women hav'
been operating the cars
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

. Miss Christine McGann is assisting
IN the Ticonic National Bank Tor a
time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

Richard Turner Of Skowhegan, for
rerly Of this city, was calling on
friends here Wednesday for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

Supt. c. n. Perkins of the city public
schools went to Bangor Wednesday
afternoon to be present at the annual
Teachers convention.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

Rev. Frank L. Phalen and Fred w.
Clair went to East Vassalboro We'd
nesday where they spoke before a
meeting OF the Grange at noon, on the
subject OF the Liberty Loan. They
were accompanied by a number of peo-
pie from the city who attended the
dinner which was given there The
most Of the party went In autos, sew
eral from this city making the trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

Frank Z. Brown was in Augusta
Wednesday on legal business for the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

H. H. Bryant Of Portland was in the
city on business Wednesday leaving
in the afternoon for Bangor where he
will attend the annual Teachers con-
vention.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

Mrs. Melvin Rhoades left wednes-
day morning for Saco. where she is to
visit with relatives for a time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

Mrs Eugene P. Lander Of Bingham,
who has been visiting with her broth
er. Harry F. Webber. left Wednesday
for home
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

A. 2. Luce left Wednesday for
few DAYS hunting trip on the Somerset
line.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

Score: NJ. C. /. 6; ". H. S. 0. Touch-
down. McSherry. Referee, Drisko. um-
pire CIafle, Head linesman and field
Judge, Ouelette. Time, l2-mlnute pe
DDS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

Miss Dorothy Shoppe Of Cherryheld
is the guest OF her sister, Mrs. Charles
Proctor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

Gerald Leeds Of Boston is visiting
with friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25
Attacks Method of Selection

Mr.. Nixon attacked the method Of.
choosing directors. saying that vacan.
cies are filled by the board so that,
they are In effect a self -perpetuatei
body. Mr.. Amster took issue with Mr
Venner, saying that governors would
rot be insulted if they had to nan'
committee members. The committee
would do no harm and 1T would pror.
ably restore confidence to stoc,ehldcr
Mr.. Venner made a plea for the pre-.
fered stock as means OF givn:
stockholders a firmer grip on the prop.
erty.
Benjamin Shire Of New Haven H..
terrupted 10 point out, he said, that y
was singular that Mr.. Venner who hat
been at other meetings with resolutio-
against the management and had ar'
reared antagonistic was this time SUP
porting the directors.
There were frequent Tits betwss-
Mr.. Berenson and Mr.. Venner in dis
cussing the company's finances and q
was early evening before vote wa'
ordered
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25
Present Condition Of Road

Howard Elliott at some length re-
viewed the financial story Of the road
and its present condition. This v''
supplementary to an ANALYSIS mad
earlier in the day by President Ppsr'
son. Mr.. Elliott said that the pUbN
and he thought the government wa'
more favorahly inclined towards III
company he replied to Mr.. Nixon, Mr
Berneson and the many others vh'
had offered criticism and suggested
that Mr.. Amster give UP his rcsoluti0f
idea and labor to get better freisN'
rates for the company which cou''
mean a partial solution Of rres'A'
troubles.
President Pearson, in his annual r.
port. said that 1922 employees Of tn
road had been called or had gone in''
military service. He said that affo-''
were being made to get increase
freight rates. The company's affair
he said, had been conducted on 4 cas-
basis bills being paid as soon rs t'ci
were due,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25


Following this the following resolu-
ton was unanimously adopted:
Resolved. That the Maine Confer
ence of Charities and Corrections in
annual session express its thanks 70
the citizens Of waterville for the
hearty welcome accorded them, to the
press of the city and State for tho
publicity given the conference prior 20
and during the sessions. and to the
Temple Street Congregational church.
and to J. p. Giroux. owner Of the AS
sembiy hall. and to the local commit
tee which was chiefly responsible for
the success Of the meeting. and final
ly to the out OF the State speakers for
their splendid contributions from the
wealth of their experience"
Following the adoption OF the reso-
luton the meeting adjourned. Every
one present expressed themselves as
being Exceptionally we'll pleased with
the program presented and with the re-
suits obtained.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-09-15
ORDINANCE NO. 1G7
n ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE
Relating to Vehicles and Horse
Back Riding and Providing for
the Regulation Thereof; Pre-
scribing the Penalties for he
Violation of this Ordinance and
Repeating all Ordinances and
Parts of Ordinances in Conflict
Herewith.
Be it ordained by the City Council of
the City of Monte Vista:
Sec. |. That it shall be unlawful
for any person to ride or drive
horse or other animal, or to operate
or drive any motor vehicle, bicycle,
wagon, buggy or other vehicle along
or upon First Avenue between Bat
terson Street and Jefferson Street, or
along or upon Second Avenue be-
tween Patterson Street and Monroe
Street, or along or upon Third Ave
nue. between Patterson Street and
Monroe Street, or along or upon Park
Avenue, or along or upon the open
road between Fullenwider Park and
the track of The Denver and Rio
Grande Railroad Company, or along
or upon any of the streets known as
Patterson, Broadway, Washington,
Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe,
between First Avenue and Third Ave
nue. in the City of Monte Vista at
greater rate of speed than fifteen
G5) miles per hour, or along or
upon any other of the streets, alleys,
roads or other public ways within the
corporate limits of the City of Monte
Vista at a greater rate of speed than
eighteen (1S) miles per hour.
Sec II. That it shall be unlawful
for the owner of any motor vehicle
to permit the same to be operated or
driven upon any of the streets, alleys,
roads or other public ways within the