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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21
SMITHFIELD
Thomas p. Doyle

Thomas Doyle. whose death was briefly
noted in Wednesdays paper, had been a
resident Of this town for the past %
years, coming from Augusta at that time.
he boarded in different families for sew
eral years, after which he kept house by
himself He was a quiet. unassuminR
man. gaining the respect Of all, both
young and old. He was great reader
and was we'll posted in all affairs Of the
day and was especially interested in the
national affairs Of the present time. Ever
since his discharge from the army he had
suffered at times from a malady which
from which he could obtain only tempo-
rary relief. He suffered an attack of un.
usual severity on Friday last and wa,
taken to the Sisters hospital in Water
vile, where he passed away Monday
morning. June II. at the age Of II years
The remains were taken to Augusta ar.
companied-by his brother, Peter Dovle
All were shocked to hear Of his sudden
death.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21
RECOVERING
FROM THE FLOOD

The water situation in the river was
we'll in hand Wednesday. There was
still trouble with some of the power
stations of thH Central Maine Power
Co. due to the high water but through
their system of interlocking' stations
they were able to supply practically
everyone with all the power that they
needed. River drivers were being
brought in from all sources to get the
logs under control again. There were
number of big jams that it was pos
sible to get to work on and every
available man was started on them.
One of the largest is on the river part
way between here and Augusta. but
it does not look like very bad one
and will probably be cleared up with
out a great loss of logs. There are a
couple of bad ones near the lower rail-
road bridge. which it will take some
little time to care for and at the up
per bridge it is the same and then they
are strung along UP through Shaw
NUT None of them present any great
difficulties for trained river drivers and
unless more trouble develops should
be cleaned up within week. The
hardest and longest job will be getting
the logs which have been washed up
onto the banks back into the water.
All along the river its overflow carried
logs we'll up onto the banks and they
were left there by the falling water
These will all have to be rolled back
into the river, and as in one or two
cases they are laying in gardens, ii
! will be quite proposition to get them
, back without serious damage to the
gardens, which have already suffered
! badly. At Fairfield the work of get
ting the big span of the railroad bridge
back into place was reported as pro-
crossing favorably. The electric roads
were all practically back on schedule
and the steam roads were running as
though nothing had happened, al
though forced to slow up at times
where there had been washouts. From
all appearances the flood of 1917 ir
the kennebec river is over for this time
at least and everyone is sincerely, hop
! ing that there will be no more like II
for a long time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21
PIT1SF|ELD
II. X. Lancaster Dies in Lew
iston Hospital-Orsian Frost
Meets with Accident

Friends were grieved to learn Of the
death of Henry X. Lancaster Of this
town which occurred Tuesday night
at a hospital in Lewiston where he un-
derwent a surgical operation two weeks
ago. His age was 65 years. 1 month. 20
days. He was born in Albion and has
lived in Pittsfleld nearly all of his life.
His genial disposition made for him a
host Of friends. Mrs. Lancaster. who
was called to Lewiston last Saturday
by his serious condition. returned home
Wednesday. Besides the widow, Mrs.
Mary (Higgins) Lancaster. one son,
Attorney Fred Lancaster of Auburn
and daughter, Mrs. Ina Allen or
Kennebunk. three brothers, William A.
LANCASTER Of Minneapolis. Mimi. Fred
of Waterville and 2. D. Lancaster of
this town and one sister, Mrs Matte
Huff of this town survive. The body
will he brought here Thursday. Ar
rangements for the funeral will be an
rounced later.
Tne funeral services Of the late sSar-
gent A. Coffin were held from the
home Wednesday forenoon. Rev. H. M.
Ford. pastor Of the Baptist church, of
which the deceased was a member, Of
ficiated. Vocal selections were render
ed by r. A. Conant and daughter Mrs.
Frank Brown. There were many beau
tiful flowers giving silent testimony Of
love and esteem. The bearers were
Gorge Huff, George Rogers, T. F. Con-
nor, o. II. Drake. The interment was
made at the village cemetery. Among
the out-of-town relatives present were
two sisters. Mrs. Mary Ames Of Thorn
dixie and Mrs. Rackliffe Of Bangor and
a niece from Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21
FAYETTE

Mrs. E. B. Gile and sons. Bernard
and wellington, We're the over Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Rockford
Knowles of Wayne.
Chester Gile recently had the misfor.
tune to cut his foot so severely that
several stitches were required to close
the wound.
During the heavy rain of Sunday the
dam at Fayette Mills went out and f
E. Smith lost several thousand feet OF
lumber.
Saturday is Children's day at Star
ling Grange. A canning demonstration
will be given. and games and other
amusements will be provided for the
children. All are cordially invited to at
tend.
Sandersop's Corner school closed Fri
day The pupils not absent for the term
were: Ruth Tuck. Clara Tuck. Geneva
Gile, Florence Gile. Hope Springer
Lottie Springer, Floyd Gile, La Fores,
Gile. Sherman Gile, George Gile.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Hillside avenue was in the lime
light early Wednesday morning when
couple Of >neighbors began telling
just what they thought of each other
The words were loud and the epithets
used would not look we'll in polite
company and as the alteration con-
tinued to grow in intensity and the
prospects of a bloody battle grew clos
er a hurry call was sent for the re-
serves and Patrolman Mclaughlin ar
rived on the scene promptly. He was
forced to listen to SO different stories
all at once. but finally sorted out the
two principals in the mix-up and es-
corted them to the "huTTy-up wagon.
A little later they had an interview
with Recorder Plumstead, both par
ties being represented by counsel. AS
it was almost impossible to straishten
out the tangled web it was thought
better to give all hands. good talk
ing to and send them home. One of
the parties agreed to move out of the
neighborhood at once and 1t is hoped
that further trouble may be averted
without the necessity Of sending
someone to Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21
MONMOUTH

e. H. Johnson and family of Faneuil.
Mass, are at their summer home on te
North Monmouth road.
Rev. and Mrs. Slower Of Bryants Pond
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Long.
Miss Florence Whitten and nephew, Ed
ward Roberts, of Lewiston, and Miss
May Parkman Of Belgrade are at Miss
Roberts cottage on the shore of the lake.
Rev Arthur Given Of Clermont, Fla,
and Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Webster of
Wales were guests of Miss Olive Ham on
Wednesday.
Mrs NJ A. Gilbert of New Jersey has
joined her husband at their cottage at
Lake Cochnewagan.
Rev. G. B. Cornish of Richmond will
speak at the Methodist Episcopal church
Friday evening, June %, in the interest
of the Epworth League.
The Cochnewagan Camp Fire Girls Will
meet with Miss Mae Hughes Saturday
afternoon, June g.
Mrs. ]. G. Gott returned Tuesday from
Augusta after passing the winter with
her daughter, Mrs. William Edwards.
Miss May Woodbury. and Miss Lorena
Cochrane, teachers in Augusta, are at
home for the summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21
SPORTING NOTES

The Bates College Athletic Associa-
ton elected the following officers and
managers Tuesday: William F. Law
renee, is. president: Charles South
ey. is, vice president; Stanton II.
Woodman. 20, secretary; Prof. r. r.
y. Gould. treasurer; DIR. II. S. Sleeper.
SO; Harold S. Libbey, '05; Ralph b.
Cummings. 10; Donald Davis, IS: A.
G Adam, 19, athletic council: Donald
Hopkins, Is, baseball manager: Rob-
ert Jordan. '1s. assistant baseball man
aser: j. S. H. Hall. IS, trick mana
ger; Ralph Coates. 10. assistant track
manager; c. A. Drury, tennis mana
ger; c. F.. Walton. 30, s. H. woodman
~ assistant tennis managers; r. l..
Ross. 'lS hockey manager: f. M. Pur-
lnton. 19, and f. w. Adams, '1e as
sistant hockey managers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21
Boston Produce Market

Boston, June 20.
BEEF-Choice whole cattle 1850.
SPRING BRAN-325O@33
@3ss. '''
CHEESE-New York twins 2itd25.
CORN-No. yellow 1S3
EGGS-Choice hennery and nearby an
37a; western 32A134.
FLOUR-Spring patents lo5OG135o.
HAY-No. l grade 234A
LAMBS-Spring %.
MIXED FEED-4Od45
OATS-No. 2 clipped white Is.
PORK-Medium backs 4375.
POTATOES-S2596 per 2-bu. bag. new
9G950 per barrel
SUGAR-Granulated. % Dbl. lots, 76o.
NEAL-10916.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Orsian Frost met with a bad acct
dent Tuesday afternoon by crushing his
hand while at work in hauling gravel
on Main street. He left on the next
train. for Bangor, accompanied by DR..
w. F. Trickey. where he received hos
pital treatment. Conditions were favor
able Wednesday for saving the hand.
DR.. r. L. Bryant of Bangor was in
town Wednesday in consultation with
DR.. Trickey on case in West Pitats-
field.
Much interest Is being manifested in
Hartland and Palmyra on forming a
Red Cross Auxiliary and applications
are to be made for forming such.
Miss Grace Davis, regent of the
Elizabeth Pierce Lancey chapter. D. A.
r. of this town, and state treasurer of
the D. A. r.. was in Portland Wed
nesday TO attend a meeting of the
state officers held at the Falmouth ho-
tel.
Cecil Lewis. who has been passing a
week with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Lewis, returned Wednesday to
Boston where he is member Of the
sth Massachusetts Regiment.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown have
returned from a few days visit in
Portland
0. A. Allen Of Kennebunk is in town
to join Mrs. Allen who was called here
two weeks a-o by the illness of her
father, Henry X. Lancaster. whose
death occurred Tuesday.
Rev. l.. c. Miner of Winter Harbor
and Rev. H. NJ. Ford of this town were
in Harmony Wednesday where they
took part in the program Of the dedi-
cation of the Baptist church.
The remains of the late John p.
Smith. whose death occurred Sunday
at his home in Harmony. were brought
mere Tuesday and the interment was
made in the village cemetery. Besides
WIDOW and one child, brother.
Mark Smith, and one sister, Mrs. VIII
our quinn, both of this town, survive.
W. E. McGilvery and w. NJ. Biselow.
members of the local Red Cross cam
paign, and Mrs. William Gray and
Miss Lena Marsh Of the local Red
cross auxiliary. who were in Detroit.
Hartland and Palmyra Tuesday in the
interest OF the campaign. were in st.
Adams Wednesday. The committees
In charge Of the weeks campaign re-
port a very satisfactory canvass so
far. Tuesday evening about one-third
Of the $4,000 which will be raised here,
was subscribed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21
MT. VERNON

EAST-Hollis Jacobs, Mrs. Stating and
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Jacobs attended the
wedding reception on June 16 of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Ralph Atwood at New Vineyard.
Mrs. Atwood was formerly Miss Lula
White Of this town and her many friends
wish them much happiness
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Allen Of Lynn,
Mass. arrived Monday and are guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Walker
Spencer S. Mead sold his farm last week
and the new owners will at once take
possession.
The severe rains have done a great deal
OF damage to crops and badly washed
out the roads.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21
Rescued from Scarboro M.r.h

Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Preston OF Win.
CHESTER Mass. were rescued from
their auto which ran Off the road into
scarboro marsh late Monday night nv
temporary gang planks laid from the
road to their machine Luckily the car
struck on level surface at the hot.
tom OF the fake which has been Gre
ated by the Scarboro river overfow. .
ing ITS banks. but three feet Of water
surroundeo the car and they had IA
wait Tor aid before they coulN get on
the nrm road. The car was hauled out
damaged only slightly,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

A meeting between the members OF
the Chamber of Commerce committee
and the strikers and Organizers Hum
phries and Dwyer was held Wednes-
day at City hall. but neither party had
anything to give out at the close of
the conference. Mr.. Humphries re-
turned to Portland soon after the
meeting, and the others said that
something might como of the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21
LITCHFIELD

Deacon S. G. Nutting. the oldest man
in Litchfield. celebrated his 92nd birth
day last Monday. in a very quiet man
ner at his old home with his daughter
and family, there being four genera
tions dwelling beneath the roof. Doc
tor l. W. Gilbert and his wife Of Au-
burn. formerly Of this place, passed
the day with the deacon, and a very
pleasant time was enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
Glass Day Exercises at Hebron

Glass Day Exercises at Hebron
Class day exercises at Hebron acade-
my were held Tuesday. Robert D. AL
len of Amesbury, Mass. president of
the senior class, delivered the grafton.
Prayer was by the class chaplain,
Wilfred Fl. Walquist of Bennington,
Vt. Julia NJ. Murch, South Casco,
gave the history, William w. Arm
strong, Brockton, Mass, the address
to undergraduates; Elizabeth A. John
son, Wayne. and Avery D. Webster.
North Haven. the prophecies, and Nor
man D. Dunbar, Kittery, made the
presentation of gifts. The class ode
was written by Charlotte D. Hamilton,
Greenfield, Mass, and "Leta A. Well
mouth of Howland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21
c. w. Prescott

C. Wesley Prescott died at his home
on South Main street Wednesday
morning. June 20, at 8 o'clock, after a
long illness He has been in failing
health for two years or more but has
attended to his business until the
past winter and spring. He was born
in Monmouth Nov. /, 1870, the elder
son of Benjamin Marcellus and Eliza
beth Cleveland Prescott and has al
ways resided in this town. He learn
ed the drug business of E. A. Dudley
and later purchased the business of the
estate. He also succeeded E. A. Dud-
ley as postmaster which Office he held
for two terms until the Wilson admin
istration. He was member of the
local Masonic lodge and Of the Grange.
He is survived by his wife, one sis
ter, Mrs. Harrison Kimball. of Mon
mouth, and one brother, Leslie Pres
colt of Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Work was started wednesday morn
ing on the new sidetrack which the
Waterville, Augusta and Lewiston
road is to build in Winslow, near the
Proctor and Bowie brick yards. This
track will be used for unloading heavy
articles and for lumber cars or those
that require to be on the track for a
few days to be loaded or unloaded. It
runs off onto private land and will re-
lieve the congestion in this city to a
great extent
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Frank E. Gallop. the Hollis Center
oaroer' was roughly used by a high :
wayman about midnight Saturday
night being felled with club and SO
injured that he had to be treated by
a. physician. Mr.. Gallop had some.
.hing like 800 on his person at the tins
out saved 1t by reaching for his hin
pocket as II he was about to draw
revolver, whereupon the miscreant
ran away.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21
Elden Dyer

The sudden death of Elden Dyer oc-
CURED Tuesday afternoon at the Man
sur house on Peltoma avenue. where
the family have lived for the past
seven weeks. coming here from Apple
ton The cause of death was heart
trouble and his illness was but a few
hours. A widow and two children sur
vive The remains will be taken Thurs
day to Appleton for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21
BELGRADE

Rev. Mr.. Timberlake will preach at
the Old South church Sunday, June a.
Vernon Foster Of New York City Is
passing his vacation at his home here.
Children's night will be observed Satur-
day evening. June 30. at Belgrade Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Edward B. Hinckley Of Augusta was in
the city Wednesday on business. He ex-
pected on his return in the afternoon to
begin active work in recruiting the Ed
win =. Burleigh Battery. which is to be
formed in Augusta and surrounding
towns.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

vent schools left Wednesday for
their homes. The st. Francis de Sales
school closes on Thursday with the
graduation exercises in the evening
and the Mount Merici school closes on
Friday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Wendell Lane OF this city has en-
listed in the navy as a musician and
expects 20 leave soon for Newport
Training school. Mr.. Lane has broth
or who is an electrician on the Ar
kansas and another brother in Co. H
stationed at Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

John Sturgeon, who is recruiting the
railroad unit which is soon to go to
France was in the city for short time
Wednesday. He reports t'-Ht lie is meet
ing with a ready response from the rail-
road men and that he expects to have his
unit up, to full strength within a very
short time and ready to said any time
the government is ready for it,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

A large number of tickets have been
sold for the whist party and dance
which will be held al the Silver Raquet
hall Thursday evening for the benefit
Of the railroad strikers. Play will be
started promptly at s O'Clock and the
dance will follow the whist
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Miss A. J. Gwynne OF Hallowell will
speak at the Missionary meeting at the
FIRST Baptist church at 7.30 Thursday
evening on the subject. Woman
Work in Maine cordial invitation
is extended to all to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Friends of Mrs. c. C. Durham will be
glad to know that there is slight i'm
provement in her condition. Mrs. Dunhan
has been seriously i'll a number of weeks
at her home in East Nassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Frank Haines OF Westbrook was
calling on friends in the city Wednes'
day. This is the>first time that Mr
Haines has been in Waterville since
his illness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Lieutenant A. r. Rogers and his de-
tachment Of Co. II. who have been IN
the city for several davs on recruiting
duty left Wednesday morning on their
return TO Bath
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Mrs. Fred D. McAlary and son nave
gone 10 East Winthrop. where they
will be the guests of Mr.. McAlary, who
is the military instructor at the boys
ranp there
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21
A Stores
individuality

4 "Ths voice" Of the sters 10 ksart,
in its Advertising.
The advertisement carries NOR,
>than messagss-mors than nsws N
special offerings, Of sales, Of new.
commodities, Of ors.sntsrpriss Ia
securing desirable stocks of essd.'
Aunder favorable conditions.
4 IL carries ths voice." the Per-,
SoNAIITY, Of the store.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Cobrrn, left Wednesday afternoon for hel
home in Hallowell for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Rev. Frank L. Phalen will give an
address on The Red Cross in the
Baptist church of Fairfield on Sunday
evening. when union mass meeting
OF the people Of the town will be held.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Lester F.. Fielding Of
Maiden. Mass. who have heen visit
ing with friends in the city. left We'd
resday for Fort Fairfield for a short
visit
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Millard l.. Fitzgerald went to Port
land Wednesday afternoon to attend
a strikers meeting which was held
there in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

The marriage intentions of Joseph NJ.
Bouler and Miss Alice Lester, both Of
this city. were placed on file at the city
clerks Office Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Charles J. Clukey of Portland, who has
been in the city on business for few
days, returned home Wednesday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Mrs. a. T. Randlett, who was called
to Methuen, Mass, by the death Of
Frank Clark returned home Wednes-
day. accompanied by Mrs. Clark, who
will pass the summer here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Miss Helen Cole left Wednesday for
New Jersey. where she will visit with
her sister for several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Mr. and Mrs. Clark Jenkins of Skow.
hegpn are IN the city. called here by
the daath Of Mr.. Jenkins mother. Mrs
Sarah Drummond Jenkins.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

I'lmont Wing. who has been passing
n few davs at his home in the city. re-
turned Friday 10 Augusta where he is
employed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Rev. 7 r. Mower went to Harmony
"Wednesday morning to attend the ded-
ication NJ the Baptist church in that
town. He preached the dedication.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Arthur (ArD Smith, the former Colby
track coach and trainer, was in the city
Wednesday calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

The annual graduation exercises OF
It Merici Academy will he held at
the school building at o'clock Friday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Mise Jennie Mcdonald has returned
from Fredericton. y. B., where she
wa. called by the serious illness Of her
mother
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Ned Field has returned from fish,
ing trip OF several days to the Moose
head region.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Mrs. Frank Tarbox has returned
from few days visit in Portland and
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Libby Of Albion
were calling on friends in the city for
n short time Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Air. and Mrs Frank Winning Of St
Alhans were calling on friends in the
city Wednssda
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Nrv Martha Tozier and daughter
NIra ~ Albion were in the city on
Wednesday calling on friends
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Mrs. Sylvia Taylor and son Claude
are visiting with relatives in Pittsfleld
for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Flovd Resse Of Albion was calling Oh
friends In tho city for.a time Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Miss Martha Terry left Wednesday
for boston. whcro she will visit with
fr. ards for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Harry Wilson Of Bangor Is visiting
with friends in the city. for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-21

Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Daye left
Wednesday afternoon for visit to Hart
land
The Home news., 1917-10-26
The 153rd. Infantry


 The 153rd Infantry, U. s. N. G., which was formerly the 1st Arkansas Infantry, is Command ed by Colonel Chas. D. James, a man of unusual ability and lead ership, who has as his Lieuten- ant Colonel, Colonel J. s. Har- ris, graduate of Annapolis Ma val Academy two years ago he attended the Platisburg Camp. As adjutant, Colonel James has in Captain Watson Reynolds all that could be asked of both an aide-de-camp and chief-of-staff.
 The officers and enlisted men of the l53rd are congratulating themselves on the fact that among the many national guard regiments that have been brought into Federal service the now 153rd has the honor of being among the few that have gone in intact.
 The End Regiment is now an artillery regiment and the 3rd has been divided up, the 3rd Ba- talion having been changed to a machine gun company,
 Few people in ARKANSAS ARE AWARE of the fact that the once 1st Arkansas Infantry, now the 153rd Infantry, U. s. N. G., is recognized by the war depart ment as one of the most efficient former national guard organiza- tions in the United States.