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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
Hold Melrose I arents
for Daughter S Murder
Death of Seven-Y ear-Old Girl occurred rear
Ago by Strangulation Not Required
to Plead-Hearing June9

1t was learned. however. that when
District Attorney Nathan Tufts OF
Middlesex county assumed Office this
year he thought that a renewed inves.
tigation should be made in an effort 10
clear the mystery Of the death OF the
little girl. who was strangled. accord.
ing to the medical examiners report,
by sawdust or cereal stuffed in her
nose and mouth. Assistant District Al.
torney George S. Harvey was directed
to look into the facts and as result
found evidence which .he considered
warranted teh arrest Of the chlld's
parents.
The wakelin home is in a lonely sec.
ton Of the city. On the morning Of the
murder Loretta was sent home 10y her
school teacher to get a book. She did
not return to school. and later in the
day her father found her body In the
woods a mile from his house. Several
arrests were made. but the inquest aid
not develop sufficient evidence 20 en-.
able the authorities to bring any one
to trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
CAPT. MARSTON
HAS BUSY WEEK

Capt. Roy l.. Aiars,on of Co. E.
Skowhegan. Is putting in a busy week :
cud In tho interests of preparedness
and recruiting for the Second Regi-
ment Infantry. Thursday night Capt.
Marston spoke at n public meeting at
Canaan and Friday afternoon he went
% Pittsfield. where he spoke Friday
night at the graduating exercises of
Maine Central Institute. Saturday eve
ming Capt. Marston will speak at Bing-
ham and Sunday afternoon he will be
one Of the lpcakers at a flag raising at
Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
B. & A. summer CUT
% Daily and Is Sunday Trains
Discontinued on June "a

Boston, June 1.-The Boston & Albany
Railroad today announced a discontinue
ance of % daily and IS Sunday trains
in it's summer schedule. effective on
June "a Based upon the mileage run
the roads statement says the change
is a reduction of per cent. of the mile
age of weekday trains and 10 per cent.
of the mileage of Sunday trains. No
through trains have been taken off and
certain express trains have been given
additional stops. The curtailment is in
compliance with recomr.% ndations of
the National Defense Council and is de-
signed to release locomotives and train
crews for freight service to meet con-
ditions brought about by the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
ROTARY CLUB
Elects OFFICERS Listens to Talk by
Hon. RI. M. SeweII

The Rotary Club at it's fortnishtly
meeting Friday evening at the Augusta
House elected the following officers: Pres
ident. samuel Stewart; vice president, Or.
Forrest c. Tyson secretary, Ivan E.
Lang; treasurer, Thomas A. Cooper; SER
Geant-at-arms. Wilbur T. Emerson. The
following board of directors was named:
Harris S. Woodman, Francis Il. Purnton,
DR.. Albert f. Sturtevant Robert w.
Pore and Ernest z. Hewett. About 81
Eotarians were present. Music was fur
nishel by Dennis orchestra. One of the
chief matters of discussion at the busi-
airy banquet, was that Of subscribing by
club members to the Liberty Loan. The
subject was introduced bv Perley Law
renee, and the matter was left open un-
til the next meeting.
Hon. Harold NJ. Eewal chairman OF
the committee on public safety, was the
speaker Of the evening. He told Of the
work Of the committee and mentioned
lessons that may be drawn from it. He
laid particular stress on the seriousness
of the situation which confronts the coun-
Understanding the strength Of the
Germans and over-estimating that of the
Allies. America is bound to become init
mately involved in the war. but the coun-
try is slow in awakening. and this the
administration realizes. said Mr.. Sewan
The speaker referred in high terms to
the way in which both the national and
the state administrations are orga nizing
to meet the emergency. Touching on the
food shortage. he told something of what
the committee had done in the way Of
preparing for the years crop. and in dis
tributing seeds and fertilizer. Referring
to the U-boat menace he said II do not
believe that up to date any remedy for
the submarine has been found. but !, do
say that ! do not believe that this great
country Of ours, with its inventive genius
with its mind once put to the subject, Is
going to long be baked by the subma-
rfne"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
MANCHESTER

Ralph Morrill,. master Of the Man.
chester grange. was much startled on
Thursday evening when a big gathering
Of patrons Of the organization of which
he Is the efficient head. called at his
door and left a Maybasket Of generous
capacity. loaded high with candy. pine.
apples. oranges and bananas. Mr.. Nor
rill was escorted to Grange hall, where
were assembled nearly 100 grangers.
Games and dancing were INDUCED in.
and one Of the most pleasant and social
evenings Of the season was enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

There are now two meatless days q
week in the German trenches. Even the
indispensable sausage allowance has
been cut down TO two and three quarter
ounces daily. Rice has been eliminated
entirely, being replaced by dry iur.
nips.
A comparison between the British
and German rations is interesting and
illuminating. The only issues which arc
common with the two forces are bread,
meat and vegetables. These are CON-
mon in substance, but not in weight OF
quality, by any means. Tho Germans
have exclusively an issue OF -four and
sausage while the British have exclus'
lively rice. oatmeal, jam, cheese and
bacon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

Melrose Mass, June 1.-Josepn
Wakelin, a farmer, and Mrs. earah
Wakelin, his wife, charged with the
murder of their 7-year-old daughter.
Loretta, were ordered held without
bail for a hearing June by Judge HI
lev in the district court at Maiden TO-
day. They were not required to plead
The prosecution desired time in whlcn
to prepare it's case and the court
granted a continuance after a prehml-
airy conference with attorneys.
The police declined to make state
ment regarding evidence by which they
said they would attempt to prove the
charge that Wakelin killed the child
a year ago today. The body was found
in the woods and physicians SAFE
death was caused by strangulation.
The Wakelins were arrested early TO-
day and made emphatic denial OF the
charge.
Before the hearing the authorities
declined to discuss their reasons for
causing the arrests to be made at TINS
tune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
Denial Work
Why not attend to your Teeth?

Highest authorities now place the
cause OF many diseases to the inn
proper condition Of peoples mouths.
among which are Rheumatism,
Br gifts Disease. Dyspepsia. Tonsilitis,
Neuralgia. Diabetes, etc. etc.
These troubles can often be traced
80 pecayed Teeth. Recession of the
Gums and absorption of the bony sup
port of the teeth. abscesscd roots and
a constant pus condition around the
nCcks Of the teeth.
am prepared to undertake all
branche. of Dentistry and at prices
that NOW make it possible for you to
hnve the Mc.l torn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
ENTERTAINMENT
BY SUFFRAGISTS

A pleas ng literary entertainment is
being planned by Augusta Equal Suf-
frage workers. Miss Mary McCobb of
Portland. who is well known as pub
lie reader OF great ability, has been
engaged to read the play entitled
Now "a Days" by George Middleton
under the auspices of the Augusta
Equal Suffrage League on Wednes-
day. June 8. Full details of the plans
in connection with the reading and for
the entertai nment OF Miss McCobb will
be later announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
COLBY BOYS GO
TO ORONO

The Colby baseball team will 60 ~
orono Saturday to play the University
OF Maine team. With two victories over
the boys at orono the local team will
go Into the contest with lot Of cour-
age and although they realize that
any baseball is anybdys game before
II starts. they have all the confidence
In the world that they will come hack
victorious. 1t Ia probable that Klain'
VINO defeated them here Win DO tho
pitching for Colby,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

Several of the Augusta labor unions
win send delegates to the annual
meeting OF the Maine branch of the
American Federation OF Labor. which
viii be In session at Bar Harbor on
May 3. and T. Among the delegates
are the following: Central Labor
mon. T.. j. O'I3rien; Carpenters
Mon. A. y. Jones and T. NJ. Rollins;
Painters Union, =. G. Robinson: Pulp
Sulphite ana Paper Mill Workers
Union. H. g. Newell Paper Makers
Union. Claude y. Der; Shoe Workers
Union +. NJ. Boynton ard William
kesy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
new YORK. PORT
Closed to Gu t g in G
Craft at Daylight
No Even Fighting Boats Per
mitted to Pass out

New York. June 1.-The port OF
New York was closed at daylight to-
day to outgoing vessels, not even fish
ing boats or barges being permitted
to pass out the Narrows. Arriving
steamships were permitted to enter.
The reason for the closing of the port
was not made known. The port was
later opened but without explanation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

which there will be speeches by Hon.
Charles +. Johnson, Carroll n. Per-
ilfns and Rev. Frank l.. Phalen. There
will be a fine musical program and
everyone is urged to be present and
hear the reasons for subscribing to
the loan, which will be given by men
who are familiar with the whole po-
sitiOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
Coalition Ministry
for Canada with
I,aurier at the Head

ottawa, One, June 1.-Premier Borden
called on Sir Wilfrid Laurier. the Oppo-
sition leader late today and asked his as
sistance in forming a coalition ministry
1t was reported upon reliable authority
that the premier offered to allow Sir Will
frid to name half the members of the new
government and to grant the Liberals au-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
CEREAL SHIP LOSSES
Of Great Britain Only 6 Per
Cent, States Director

London, June /. 40 p. M.-Great
Britain's losses in cereal ships has
been only per cent, according TO
statement made to The Associated
Press today by Kennedy Jones. direc-
tor of food economy. The ministry
of food, he added, had made allow
ances for the loss of rs per cent OF
this kind of shipping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

One drunk was before the police
court and as it was his first appear
ance he was placed on probation on
the payment Of costs. A young man
was also up on the charge of larceny,
it being alleged that he took a quarter
of beef from one of the express trucks
at the station, early Friday morning.
He was given a fine of SO and costs.
which Ne paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

Miss Gladys Gaylord. local agent Of
the New England Home for Little
Wanderers, left Friday afternoon for
Fort Fairfield on business , for the
home. Monday morning she will go to
Pittsburg, Pa. where she will attend
a two weeks convention and will visit
in Cincinnati and Columbus before her
return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

The apparatus for the road building
on the Waterville end of the Oakland
road was hauled to a position near the
baldic farm Friday and VIII be ready
for business the first Of the week when
it is expected that work will be started.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

Secretary Irving B. Mower went to
Topsham Thursday to confer with the
Baptist and Free Baptist churches of
that town with reference to uniting in
one organization. On Friday Mr.. Now
er attended a session Of the Bowdoin-
ham United Baptist Association at
Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

Mrs Rebecca Blabon Of Pennington,
who has been passing the winter in
Florida, is the guest Of Hon. and Mrs.
Frederic E. Boothby in the city, COM
ing here from Philadelphia and arriv-
ing Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

Hon. Frederick Bougue of Calais was
In the city Friday for short time
While here he was reported to have
said that the Maine Central officials
could not give the State Board of Ar
filtration. of which he is a member
a single valid reason why they should
not meet the demands of the men
He also is reported to have said that
he thought that the matter would be
settled the first of tho week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

Miss Jennie Sawyer has returned to
Augusta from a week lend visit with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry b.
Sawyer. Mrs. Sawyer has arrived
home from the Worcester hospital
where she vas under treatment
Bath Times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

IN GARDINER FOR LIGHT HOUSE,
keeping. two furnished or unfurnished
'onnecting rooms. with shed. Modern con,
,sniencss. Sink. gas. bath, etc. Apply =
Ueseh g.. Gardner. 5une2d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

thority equal to that given the Conserv.
atives in all questions of administration.
The condition attached to the proposal
was that If voluntary enlistment, after
fair trial, did not provide the number OF
men necessary to keep the five Canadian
divisions now in the overseas service ~
to strength. n measure OF compulsory
service should be put into effect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

Capt. Sullivan Bank. who has sailed
a yacht for Mr.. Hill of Augusta, has
resigned. and will be at home for the
summer.-Deer Isle letter, Ellsworth
American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

The rain made necessary second
postponement o. the outdoor council
meeting and campfire which the
woodcraft Indians of the Winthrop
Street Baptist church were to have
held Friday evening at their council
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

All the churches in the city will take
up the matter Of the Liberty loan from
their pulpits on Sunday and it is ex-
pected that some strong sermons will
be preached by several Of the ministers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

The remains of the late Edward A..
Hale. who died Thursday at the Ma
tional Home. aged IS years. were taken
on the 1910 Pullman Friday night to
South Braintree. Mass. for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin McCurdy or
~ State street are the happy parents
OF boy, Lloyd Sedgley, born late last
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

Harlow BiEelow Of Augusta was a
business caller in the city Friday and
also visited with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

Recently invented thumb tacks are
provided with handles to help IN with
drawing them, which fold down into
the heads of the tachs so as to be out
Of the way when not needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
WATERvILLE

Hon. Martin F. Bartlett left Friday
for Boston, where he will be on bust
ness for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

~ Arrangements are being made for a
big meeting at the City Opera house
on Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock in
the interests of the Liberty Loan, at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

Hon. F. E. Boothby will go to Port
land Saturday morning on business for
the Gay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

An English artist sketches submar-
inc scenes by descending with div
er's Helmet and using waterproof pa
per and crayons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
WINTHROP

Lewis A. BuTle:Gh explained the Rcd
Cross work so that everyone present
must have understood how it is car
led on. Harris Woodman was chos-
en- temporary chairman and Harry
Trust temporary secretary, so as TO
OBJECT the organiZat ion. DR.. r. ii.
Badger was elected vice chairman; L..
f. Jones, treasurer: Mrs. George Will
son, secretary: Melvin .Wisweli, Her
bert WadsWorth and Dr.. Karl SturgiS
committee on finance. Chairman mil
itary relief committee, John ii. Nell
roy; chairman civilian relief, Rev. f..
H. Henry; chairman membership COM
mittee, Mrs. Harris Woodman. The
first two committees are to consist or
seven members each and the last OF
10 members, the chairman of each
committee to choose the others. n
vote of thanks was extended to Mr..
Burleigh for his kindness. which was
given by a standing vote. Samples or
needed things for war which the RED
Cross are making We're displayed on
tables and certainly every woman can
help do something for the comfort and
relief of our boys.
Miss Flora kimball has sold out her
millinery stock and is stopping with
her sister, Mrs. Sarah l4acroiX on
Central street, for few days
Ronald Jones has passed the examina-
lions and entered the Reserve Officers
Training Corps Of Harvard University.
He is graduate in the class of 1913 anu
a Harvard Law student.
The Winthrop Red Cross branch was or
ganized as fully as possible and as 1t
seemed best with the present membership.
The mems class of the NJ. Z. Sunday
school enjoyed supper Thursday eve
ming at the vestry and later was address,
cd by Rev. ]. j. Hull, organized Of adul.
classes in Sunday schools.
EAST-In spite of the inclemency Oh
tho weather quite large audience was
present at the Memorial exercises at the
Baptist church Wednesday morning. a
very interesting address was given pE
Judge Harold E. Cook OF Gardner. MIS-
York of winthrop. gave two readings IN
yer,, nleasjng manner Several exercises
ware aiven by the school children. Miss
Alice Spear also gave a recitation. Inc
Winthrop band furnished music.
Mr.. and Mrs Emerson Irish and Miss
Gertrude Klbreth and Mrs. Young and
little son Of Auburn made short WISH
at A. F. Brainard's Wednesday,
Mrs. Lydia Wing is visiting friends in
Manchester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

Mrs. Harold Allan has returned from
a weeks visit with friends in Boston
and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
NATIONAL HOME

Oficer of the day. Captain Stephen L.
Watson.
The remains of the late Edward A.
for burial.
Charles Brough and Patrick F. Nc
Namara have been taken up T. A. P.
awaiting admission.
Thomas F. Moore, late Signal Corps.
has been granted discharge from. the
Home.
Burroughs were granted today to
Thomas Comerford to Cambridge,
Thomas Rafferty, to Boston and Hugh
c. Christie to Providence.
James Canane. of Worcester. late of
Co. G., 18th U. S. Inf, Charles Devine of
Boston, late U. S. Navy and Blaney {.
Allen of Durham, late Co. K. 18th Me.
Inf, have been admitted to the Home.
The baseball game for Saturday will
be with a picked team from Augusta
and will be called at 3:15 sharp.
Religious services at the Home chap
ell on Sunday morning will be held as
follows: Mass and sermon by Rev. FIR.
Mclaughlin at o'clock and Protestant
services by Rev. c. H. Temple at 1895
a. NJ.
William Callahan has been sent from
the, hospital to Co. L.
The first of the month brought about
several changes in the various depart
ments at the Branch. The offices of the
treasurer and quartermaster have been
consolidated and Major Niles l.. Per-
kins has been placed in charge. DR..
David l.. williams has resigned and re-
ceiVed an appointment in the First Me.
Ambulance Corps. DR.. Henry P. Du-
laney of the Mountain Branch will sue
coed him here. Harold l.. Crane. chief
clerk in the quartermaster's depart
ment for 10 years. has severed his con-
nection with the same and Harrison NJ
Gould, property clerk in that depart
,nent for some time. has been detailed
to succeed him. Frank r. Haseltinc
voucher clerk in the treasurer's office
has been transferred to the Danville
Branch. Danville, ILL.,, to a better posi-
ton with good chances for advance
ment Edward Bachmann, trombone
payer in the Home band for several
years. has resigned and has gone te
Rochester, y. Y.
Saturday and Sunday Concerts
March, Campfire Medlse." .... Theme
Overture CONTINUE" ...... Keller Bella
Waltz Madame Sherry" 49,. Hoschua
Selection from 1T Happened in Nord-
land" .......... ........ ftefbcrt
"Old Folks at Home" baritone solo by
Carl Otto. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Cameron
Nef,ov oyerture 1.-The Rambler. Moses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

extraction-gas or cocaine)
Teeth reset-new plateo. $500
Gold Crowns and Bridge work.
Porcelain Filings ..... $500
Gold Filings, and up. ......$ 2Co
Silver and Cement Filings,
a"o up '.......... Use
Cleaning teeth .75c
Removing tartar SLIGO
Nerves killed and teeth treated
for crowns or filings.
Teeth extracted ABSOLUTELY
WITHOUT PAIN, $500 first tooth,
soc each additional.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Miss Hattie H. Holmes il on q visit
at Pittsneld to enjoy the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
For Embellishments

4 LAME WRIST coMPELs NE TO
dispose Of my victrola xZI-s3oo at a sacrl-
ace Latest model. Mahogany case. Used
only a month. Address A. F. c.. 81 Bruins
wick Ave. Gardiner, Me. june2dtf
ONE JOHN DEERE 2.WAYS SUIkY
plow: one disk harrow: one farm wagon.
single or double: one portable kettle; one
wooden axle dump cart; one set of plat
form scales Is w. Paige. r. +. d. ii,
tiarliner. Telephone 1872. lune2d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
WATERVILLE HIGH
GRADUATION

The Waterville High school closed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-30

| title In an twenty-round bout. He had
several cracks at Welsh in shorter
bouts and he also took on Willie Richie
when that youth held the championship
He never has come more than lust
close TO getting the title. White ad-
mits he hasn't a chance to out-point
the clever Leonard, but he believes i'm
phcitly in his ability to slip over the
deadly left hook and floor Leonard. He
discounts Leonard's ability to hit him
with that equally deadly right hand
Nate Lewis. manager of White. has
figured out that Leonard will be so busy
keeping MS chin protected from the
left hand hooks he won't have a chance
TO use the heavy right.
Lewis is clever in this statement. He
has long recognized the fact that every
one fears Whites left hook and pays
little or no attention to his right hand.
As matter of fact White is nearly If
not quite, as heavy a puncher with a
right cross as he is with a left hook.
Any boxer who goes after White with
the intention of disregarding the right
hand is likely to wake up about an
hour after White puts the right over
Leonard has been unselhsh in, his
lighting since he won the champion
ship. He has met every man so far
that the public demanded. In meeting
kilbane it was generally conceded he
was going against his toughest op-
ponent. His easy victory over the
featherweight took speculation back to
the lightweight class. 1t is extremely
probable that Leonard's next start will
be announced very soon. with either
Dundee or White. as his opponent.