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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
UNEARTH OLD
HITCHING POST

In the digging for the new theater
building on the Haines lot. the workmen
unearthed an old stone hitching post
which is some six feet below the pres
ent surface of the street. Some of the
older residents of the city remember
when what is now gentle slope from
College avenue to Appleton street was
a steep hill. but few people thought
that it had been filled in so much as is
indicated by the position of the post.
At another place in the digging what
is apparently an old acquaduct has been
uncovered. and this is supposed to be
Part Of the old Waterville acquaduct
system. which furnished water to a
greater part of the town during a num-
hc- Of years and whose affairs were
finally closed up last year by the pur-
chase by the city of a small tract of
land on Front street which was the
property of the old company.
Also at the exact northeast corner Of
the building has been uncovered an old
we'll. Near this is the quicksand that
is causing so much bother A Golfer
dam has been built about it and an at
tempt is to be made to reach hard pan.
The work is being watched by num-
Der of people as everyone is wondering
what will be uncovered next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
ANOTHER NEW
THEATRE PLANNED

Considerable interest has been aroused
by the rumors Of new theatre enter
prise for the city of Wateryile. 1t has
been currently reported that Manager c.
B. Kelleher of the city Opera house and
manager J. J. Pray Of the Silver theatre
were considering the building Of a large
playhouse on the present site Of the Sill
yer.
Manager Kelleher when seen Saturday
said that plans were under way for such
building but he was not at all certain
whether 1t would be built this year or
not. If built it will be one of the largest
and finest equipped playmouses in the
State. 1t being planned to have build
ing that would seat at least $500 people
and It would undoubtedly cost over $780,
90.
The stage will be the largest in the
State and large enough to accommodate
any company that may come into Maine
in the best possible way. 1t will be on
the site Of the present Silver theatre,
which will be removed to make room for
It, It is pointed out that the shape Of the
land there makes a natural ampitheatre
and that there will be few problems Of
construction. Developments in the matter
will be watched with a great deal Of In
terest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day, Capt. Charles Nc
Outlook.
Gideon Pouliot, a member Of the
Home band, has resigned to enlist In
the regular army and is to be assigned
to a band now stationed in the South
He will join his band after visit tc
his home in Sanford.
Joseph S. White, late Co. H. 18th Me
Inf, has been granted a discharge from
the Home. '
The funeral Of the late Richard H
Lawrence was held from the Home
chapel at 9 A. NJ. Saturday. Rev. C. H
Temple officiating.
Capt. Henry P. Dulaney. acting sur
geon at this Branch, has been ap-
pointed surgeon Of the Pacific Branch
to commence Aug. l. His many friends
extend congratulations.
Albert L. Thompson has returned
from a pass to visit friends In Water
willie.
The returns from furloughs Satur-
day were Thomas H. Wilson from De-
tIoit. Felix Hanlon from Woonsocket
Charles H. Preston, John Riddens
dale. and Thomas Mann have been
taken UP T. A. P. awaiting admission.
The picture program for this week
will be: Tuesday, Bessie Love in THE
Heiress At Coffee Dams" a five-par,
Triangle feature: Hearts and Sparks. It
q keystone comedy; Wednesday
George Beban In His Sweetheart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
AGED MAN FALLS ON
WATER STREET. PROBABLY
HEAT PROSTRATION

4 man of about 65 or 20 years Of
age, supposed TO be one B. w. Charles
of Boston and who Is understood to be
member of the National Home at To-
gus. was found late Sunday afternoon
in the doorway of the F. r. Partridge
pharmacy on Water street. in an I'M
conscious condition, having apparently
been overcome by the heat
The matter was reported to the police
ard the unfortunate man was placed in
an automobile and taken TO the Augusta
General hospital and given the needed
attention. 1t was found upon examina-
ton that he had received some lacera-
tions about the face, which it was con-
sidered probable that he received when
he fell on the hard sidewalk.
The report last evening regarding his
condition was that there had been but
little change. Inquiry about the man
revealed the fact that he had been stay
ing at Hotel North where he had regis
tered as from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
.LURED TO MAINE
BY GRASPING EN-
AGENCY

The following is from a Boston Sun
Gay paper of July Is:
Bangor, July 14.-One of the most
pitiful victims of the false represen-
tations of employment agents that ever
came to the notice of the overseers of
the poor in this city has just been
sent back to his home in New York
city, which he left on June IA to fill a
promised clerkship in a Maine woods
camp.
| On July 2, Patrick F. Cooney arrived
if Bangor hungry and footsore and on
the verge of collapse, after a hard
journey from the wilds of northern
Maine and applied to the police for
shelter and something to eat, express
Ing anxiety to get back to New York
He was sent to the overseers Of the
poor, who provided for his comfort at
the city farm and enabled him to COM
muncate with relatives and friends. On
July 8, a check came to pay Cooney's
fare to New York. and he at once took
his departure.
To the chairman Of the overseers of
the poor Cooney told a story that we'll
illustrates the constituencies methods
Of the labor agencies. He is a man Of
SIS years, Of good education and excel
lent appearance, and evidently is we'll
connected in New York. He said that
beng unable. on account of his age, to
obtain employment in New York. he
was attracted by the sign of help
wanted at 3o7 Bowery, and applied
there for work At once he was as
sured that place was waiting for him
"a clerkship at a woods camp in Maine
but that he must go at once. as there
was just time to catch the train.
! Paying the fee and signing the ap-
plication blank, he was sent away with
20 other men to Maine. arriving at Pat
ten, in the northern part of Penobscot
county. by rail- and thence being OBJ
. liged to go 40 miles through the woods,
most of the way on foot. to Mattagam-
mon stream. where the camp is located
At the camp he was dsmayed to find
that no clerkship awaited him-that it
was job at cutting pulp wood,
! Cooney had never seen a woods camp.
and had never chopped a log in his life.
but he made a brave try at it. The
work was too hard for him, however.
besides being dangerous. and on the
sixth day when his axe missed the tree
/ he was chopping he fell and hurt him.
self, and that ended it. He told the
camp boss that he would have to quit.
and the clerk was instructed to give
/ him IS. He had a terrible journey on
foot through the dense forest back to
the end Of the railroad at Patten. where
he arrived after three days In = badly
bruised and exhausted condition. What
was left Of the IS. after buying food
en- route, paid his fare part way to Ban
gor, and he tramped the rest Of the
distance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
OCEAN POINT
Beautiful New Chapel Perfectly
Urdenominational - Floating
Wharf Now in Shape

The beautiful chapel at Ocean Point
was built by means Of the en6eavors Of
Rev Lewis G. Wilson of WATERFOWL,
Mass. The chapel is perfectly undenom-
national and the same spirit and Gus
toms which have characterized the
church services held in the Casino will
prevail in the chapel a meeting of
several Ocean Pointers. interested in
the religious services and in the general
welfare al Ocean Point, met at the home
Of Rev. Lewis G. Wilson at his re-
quest on Friday afternoon. Several de-
cisions were definitely determined. 1t
wes decided that the Ocean Point asso-
citation need not control the chapel, that
board of trustees should be appointed
to control the chapel and that the con-
choice of these trustees. Those present
at this meeting were Rev. Lewis G.
Wilson, Rev John H Wilson, Mrs Ar
thur A Pettengill. Miss Anna Norton,
Miss Bertha Howe, Miss Anna Carter,
Professor s. F. Emerson. Rev A. NJ.
Pilsbury and William W. Yerrall.
At the fire which recently partially
destroyed the Rice Brothers shipbuild-
ing plant at East Boothbay the launch
owned by the Emerson family at Ocean
Point was totally destroyed. The En-
ersons expect to have another launch
soon to take the place of their old one.
The regular Thursday night dance at
tracted large number of the Pointers
to the Casino. This free dance will be
held every Thursday night throughout
the summer.
Richard Pettengill entertained a num-
Der of his friends at the Casino on
Friday evening in celebration Of his
birthday. Games were played. dancing
enjoyed and refreshments were served
The party broke up at late hour.
The floating wharf is now in shape
and Captain Brewer is regularly taking
out parties in his launch.
The famous "Stockyard Trio" Of Chi
cago, which consists of Messrs. Earn
shaw, Topic and Stockbower. was aug
mented on Friday morning when Will
liam a. Alexander of Chicago, vice pres
ident of the Earnshaw knitting Co., ar
rived at the Point.
Mr.. and Mrs Herbert c. Griffith and
Mrs. John Ellis. all of Augusta, are
passing q few days at the Point in the
Ellis cottage, "Hardscrebble.
Mrs. Lucy Bennett of Augusta is
passing a few weeks at the Point as the
guest Of Mrs. c. c. Griffin in the lat
ter's cottage. independence"
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. McDougall of
Buffalo, n Y. are passing the entire
summer at the Point, stopping at the
Fitz cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. H c. True end daugh-
ter. Evelyn, and Mrs, George McCurdy
and son. Cory. all Of Augusta, are pass
ing a week at the Point stopping at
"We-O-Nit." near the Casino.
A. G. Adams Of the Oak Grove Hotel
Of Boothbay Harbor is passing a few
days at the Point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
SPECIAL WORK
FOR RED CROSS

Mrs. Antonio Sawyer and Mrs. Mary
Hill Brown are the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. E. Boothby at their beautiful
home on College avenue. Mrs. Sawyer
has been much interested in the Red
Cross work and has been concerned that
the enlistment of Percy Granger should
prevent his carrying out some concert
Programs, the proceeds Of which are to
go fer the work. The following letter has
been received from the headquarters OF
the American Red Cross in Washington:
Dear Mrs. Sawyer:-I am very happy
to be able to report to you that we have
made arrangements with the army under
which Mr.. Percy Granger is to have ex
tended furlough for the tour that Mr..
Dawson and you have in mind. AS Mr..
Dawson told you, his plan s TO have Mr..
Granger, accompanied by the most gifted
and telling speaker that can be secured.
VAC will alternate on the program with
M. Granger. explained what Mr.. Grain
ger is doing for the Red Cross and max
Ing q brief speech on the general work
and purposes of the Red Cross Mean
time Mr.. Dawson will be grateful to YOU
If YOU will outline roughly the plan of
the tour and submit it to him. Our let
ter to the military authorities mentioned
the autumn, fall and winter as the favor
able time, but If there are good reasons
for an earlier start l am sure that Mr.
Graingers leave can be obtained at any
time desired. My understanding is that
the military authorities have the power
TO grant him three months furlough and
when that is completed to extend the pc
Rod for three months more. When you
have completed the outline Of your plan
and have had an opportunity to consult
with Mr.. Granger, MIR. Dawson wishes
to put you in touch with Mr. Ivy Lee.
director Of publicity for the Red Cross,
SO that concerted publicity for the plan
con be obtained.
Very truly yours.
(signed) "MARTER EGAN."
Mrs. Antonio Sawyer
"Aeolian Hall,
New York, y. Y"
1t is expected that Mr.. Granger will
be heard in Maine during the coming win,
ter in his tour for the benefit of the Red
Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
STRIKERS STILL
HOLDING OUT

A largely attended meeting Of the
strikers was held Sunday afternoon
and the determination to stick to the
end was manifest on every hand. 1t
was claimed by the speakers that the
railroad has been able to get practical
ly no one to take their places, that the
man who is bringing the strikebreakers
here has been unable TO get many and
that after they get here and learn the
real conditions they will not stay.
II was also claimed that one Of the
lieutenants Of the strikebreaker boss
had returned Sunday morning from
New York and that all he had been
able TO bring back with him was two
men.
The men declared that they would
never give in and that they would pre-
fer TO find work elsewhere to going
back under the old conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
MADISON

Miss Gertrude Watkins OF Arkansas
will deliver an address on Woman Suf-
frage Monday afternoon at the Meth
odist Episcopal church. Miss Watkins
comes from a family influential in the
affairs OF her native state and has TAX
en- an active part in Woman Suffra ge
campaigns in other states. She is a
member of the National Suffrage AS
ISOLATION and is said to be an eloquent
speaker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Folsom of Port
land arrived in Madison Friday and
are the guests of DR.. and Mrs. W. G.
Sawyer.
Mr. and Mrs. Strong. who have been
the guests of their son. Andrew Strong
for the past two weeks. returned to
their home in Brewer Saturday morn
ing.
Mrs. Elmer Mute and family left
town Saturday morning to pass a few
weeks vacation with relatives in Wal
doboro.
Fred McCarty, who has been visit
ing his mother, Mrs. H. r. Pierpont
day to visit relatives in Pressure Isle,
before returning to Lincoln, y. H.
Miss Carrie Robinson, who is an
assistant in the Madison Branch of the
Augusta Trust Co, is i'll with the
mumps. Miss Gladys Phillips is act
ing as temporary assistant during Miss
Rohinson's illness.
Miss Ruth Pierpont is visiting rel
atives in Scion fot a few days.
Word has been received in Madison
of the enlistment of Merton Greene in
the L. S. Navy. Mr. Greene is the son
of ". F. Greene in this place but for
several years has been engaged in the
practice of law in Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
TQGUS WINS
NEAR SHUTOUT

Togus. Me, July 22.-(SpeciaD.-
Kenny for Togus pitched near shut
out game here Saturday and won from
the Athletics of Lewiston. to l. There
were just three men at bat in each
inning except the seventh. when Cook
and Mccarthy each singled and Loner-
gan was safe on an error by Gould,
Cook scoring. Kenny famed the next
three men. He was at his best and
struck out 16 men. allowed two walks,
hit batsman and then caught these
three men going to second.
Messenger pitched good game and
kept his hits we'll scattered. ToGus
got their first run on the sacrifice fly
Of OBrien, scoring Kenny, who drew
a walk. Gould scored on a single. a
steal and an error by Mathews Two
errors in the fourth gave the Home
team another score.
In the fifth, Lizotte was passed, Orff
singled and Glazier struck out. SAT-
ford hit to center. scoring Lizotte.
Ivory hit to third, who caught Orff at
the plate. Wardwell hit a sharp
crounder through second, and Stafford
scored. Kenny was hit and Gould was
cut on strikes.
! In the seventh an error by short
gave Stafford a life. Ivory hit safely
but was forced at second by Ward
wells grounder to short. Kenny hit
for two bags. scoring Stafford and
Wardwell. Gould was out on ground
err to second and O'Brien singled, scor-
ing Kenny. Lizotte was out on foul
fly to Fleming The side was retired
in order in the eighth
The visiting team came without a
catcher but Fleming, former catch
er for the Home team, was among the
visitors and volunteered to help the
BOYS and his work was applauded by
the fans. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

Saturday afternoon and evening were
very busy ones on the business streets
OF Waterville II has been long time
since as large a crowd was out all dur
Ing the afternoon and evening. Auto
mobiles were in the city from every
where, Big machines, little machines
and medium sized ones and they kept
the officers busy keeping them properly
lined up and the streets safe for the
people who wanted to use them. The
stores all reported a large amount of
business while the picture houses were
packed AZ each of the programs. 1t was
a real rush Of summer business and was
pleasing TO everyone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

Thursday evening Kennebec hand tub
recently presented the fire department by
Charles Shaw Of Greenville and Hon. A.
H. shaw Of this city was given a try-out
on Upper Washington 81. and Foreman
Chester Marston with a volunteer crew
of IS men. including some Of the veteran
hand tub members. had lots Of sport in a
test of the tub. 1t 10 claimed that water
was sent over go feet. 1t has been decid-
ed to take Kennebec / to Old Orchard
Saturday, Sept 1; and participate in the
big muster to be held that day-Bath
Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
-"S|LENT P|CkET|NG"
Resumed Saturday at
White House Gates
Without Interference
from Police or Citi-
ZenS

Washington, July 22.-"Silent picket
ing" at the White House gates was re-
sumed by IL members Of the women's
party Saturday without interference
from the police or citizens. 1t was the
first time since the women staged their
suffrage demonstration for the benefit
Of the Russian mission that the women
had been permitted to parade their ban
ners before the White House unmoest-
ed
1t is understood that since President
Wilson pardoned the Is members Of the
woman's party sentenced to serve so
days in the workhouse for their activi-
tics the police have been ordered to pay
20 attention to the "pickets" so long as
they do not display banners with in
scriptions insulting to the President or
reasonable.
Apparently the women. as we'll as the
small crowd that gathered upon their
appearance, were keenly disappointed
over the tame result.
President Wilson was not in the
White House. He was taking a week
end cruise on the Mayfiower
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
WINDSOR

NORTH-Rev. A. "A. Walsh of Gar
diner will speak at the Baptist church
on Tuesday at 7.45 P. NJ. Mr.. Walsh's
subject will be why VIII Woman s
Suffrage Help the Cause of Good Gov
ernment?" Mr.. Walshs family may
assist in the service. 1t is hoped that
everyone who can will attend
Ladies' Union will meet on Wednes-
day at p. NJ. at the home of Mrs.
Eben Hallowell.
Friday evening service at the chap
Ell at 745
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
Funeral of W. s, Durham

TIL funeral of w. Scott Durham was
held from his late home on Silver street
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev.
Frank L. Phalen of the First Unitarian
church officiating. The body was taken
to Nassalboro where a short prayer was
said at the grave. There was a large
attendance of the friends of the deceas-
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

perate and more law-abiding according
to the criminal statistics for the year
just issued. AS compared with the year
before the war, there has been a very
large diminution in the volume OF crime.
In the upper courts. the number Of per.
sons tried has decreased from 1880 to
6o0o; in the lower courts the decrease IL
from 10000 to $4,000. The number Of per-
sons charged with drunkenness has
dropped from 10000 to 10000
Increase in wages and war bonuses TAX
ing effect in May resulted in a total in
crease Of s227 800 a week and affected
more than 10000 persons in England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

The dye trade has undergone revolu-
ton during the war and brought prospect
ty to more than one British firm. owing
to the necessity Of inventing and manu-
featuring dyes formerly bought entirely
from Germany. Just before the war the
shares Of one, color and dye stuff COM
pany. were obtainable at nine shillings
each Now they are selling at 90 pounds
sterling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

Fewer trains and higher fares are the
order Of the day in Germany. The. re-
striction Of railroad trafic is very dras-
tic. Whereas formerly q trains ran in
each direction daily between Berlin and
the West, now there are only 13 Be-
tween Berlin and the East previously
there were 10 or IA connections; now the
number is limited to or 6. The increased
fares will become effective January !, 1918,
and are in addition to the tax on re.
served seat-tickets. which already
amounts to IS per cent. for first class. IA
per cent. for second, IL per cent. for
third and 10 per cent for fourth-class
tickets The general increase in fares
will be 10 per cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

Inca Knowls Of Belgrade was brought
to the Augusta General hospital Sunday
afternoon suffering from an acute at
tack Of appendicitis and underwent sur
gical treatment Immediately following
his arrival His condition last night
was reported to be fairly good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
You Can Afford a
Classified
Advertising
Campaign!

You can keep at II" until
you've found a buyer or tenant
for your property-as so small .
daily expense that il will not
seme like a financial problem for
you at all. but just a problem OF
sWANT ADVERTISING"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
ATHLETICS

Earned runs, Togus. Two base hits,
Kenny. Stolen bases, Wardwel .,
Gould O'Brien. Cook 2, Mccarthy,
Fleming. Struck out. by Kenny 16;
ny Messenger 10. Left on bases. To-
gus s, Athletics 2. Hit by pitched ball,
by kenney, by Messenger. Base on
tails, by Kenny (Fleming and Cook;
by Messenger OKenny and Lizotte).
Sacrifice fly, O'Brien. Umpire. Nor
neau. Time. $50. Attendance, $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

John Sturtevant of Boston, who has
been visiting with relatives in the
city. left Saturday on his return. He
was accompanied by his mother, Mrs.
Hannah Sturtevant, who will visit with
him for a time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. G. J. Worther and
family, Miss Doris Buker and Mrs.
Omar Gates of st. Adams, came to
Augusta by automobile Sunday and
visited at Camp Keyes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
Paramount feature. and the comedy.
IN Society and Out"
Miliet w, Roberts

Miliet w. Roberts
The death Of Millet W. Roberts oc-
Cured in his company here Saturday
morning. He was born in Lebanon, N.
H. June. 20. 1897. He enlisted in Co. c.
9Th n. H. Inf. Aug. II, 1852, and was
discharged at Alexandria, Va. June 10.
1855. He came to this Home from
Rochester. \. H. Aug. 8, 1903.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Hames Of New
York City are the guests Of Capt. W.
S. Oakman. at the Oakman cottage.
Mrs. Hames is daughter of the cap
tain.
The fine Sunday concert was large
ly attended and thoroughly enjoyed by
all. John Barrett rendered fine clari-
net solo entitled The Rose"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

Capital Aerie. F. o. Eagles, will hold
a special meeting at 7,30 this Monday
evening to make arrangements for. an
outing in the near future. The presence
of every member is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23

The German air-raiders have scored
their first East Indian civilian victim in
Peer Mohammed, = prominent Musselman
from the Punjab. who was in London on
war mission during the last raid. He is
now lying In critical condition in an
East End hospital. having been hit by
. splinter from . bursting air torpedo.